Rioja: Spain’s Wine Capital

Itinerary 1: Classic Rioja & Modern Icons (4 Days)

Day 1: Arrival in Bilbao & First Sips - Arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • 1. Private transfer to Hotel Marqués de Riscal, designed by Frank Gehry
  • 2. Welcome dinner & wine pairing at the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant

Day 2: Traditional vs. Modern Rioja Wines

  • 1. Visit Bodegas López de Heredia – one of Rioja’s oldest wineries
  • 2. Tasting at Bodegas Roda, blending modern & traditional techniques
  • 3. Lunch at Hector Oribe, one of Rioja’s finest restaurants
  • 4. Exclusive private barrel tasting at Bodegas Baigorri

Day 3: Avant-Garde Architecture & Michelin Dining

  • 1. Morning tour of Bodegas Ysios, a Santiago Calatrava-designed winery
  • 2. Visit Finca Valpiedra, known for single-vineyard Tempranillo
  • 3. Long lunch at Venta Moncalvillo (Michelin-starred rural restaurant)
  • 4. Evening drinks at La Tavina, Rioja’s best wine bar

Day 4: Logroño Tapas Crawl & Departure

  • 1. Morning wine & pintxos tour in Calle Laurel, Logroño
  • 2. Transfer back to Bilbao Airport