Ribera del Duero wine Tour, 4 days
Discovering the world class wine region of Ribera del Duero, north of Segovia. Visit famous wineries, enjoy a "meridaje" experience (sampling excellent cuisine alongside different selected wines) and riding between vineyards and hill top villages along the valley of the Duero river.
This holiday is a homage to the senses!
Stay in a four star hotel with outdoor swimming pool and Spa.
Taste one of the most internationally recognised wines that Spain has to offer.
"Maridaje" lunch. WIne tating session with accompanied meal.
Visit the famous Protos winery, designed by the British architect Richard Rogers.
Take in the castillian landscapes full of light and intense colours amongst vines and never too far from the river Duero.
Please note that while the Vespas are easy to drive, shorter people (under 5`5, 165cm) can find it too difficult! You will need to have held a car driving license for more than 3 yrs.
- Price : 363€ per person.
- Recommended time of year : April - end of October
What´s included?
- 1 night in a small rural hotel
- 2 nights in a **** hotel
- "Maridaje" lunch. Wine tasting session with accompanied meal.
- Detailed maps with your route clearly marked.
- Itinerary description, full of recommendations for things to do and places to visit, advice and suggestions and information about your accommodation, etc.
- Emergency support.
Vespa riding training.
- 4 days hire: Vespa LX 125 (one rider per bike) with basic 3rd party insurance and helmet.
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- Vespa GTS 125 (two riders per bike) with basic 3rd party insurance and two helmets.
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Options:
- Luggage transfers between hotels. Local Transfers. Helmet intercom hire. Extra night/s in Segovia or Madrid.
Itinerary description
- Day 1 Arrival at the mountain village of Navafría. You will be given complete instruction and training until you feel ready to go on your way. Your journey starts here, with a visit to the medieval town of Pedraza before returning to your hotel.
40km - Accommodation: Posada Mingaseda, Navafría. (www.posadamingaseda.com)
- Day 2 Enjoy riding your vespa along quiet rural secondary roads as you head towards the town of Peñafiel in the very heart of the Ribera del Duero region. We recommend a visit to the hilltop village of Sepulveda and the breathtaking Duratón Canyon on your way. Once you are in Peñafiel you can visit the excellent wine museum inside the impressive Castle.
89 km
Accommodation: Hotel Convento Las Claras, Peñafiel. (www.hotelconventolasclaras.com) - Day 3 Explore the vineyards along the river Duero on your Vespa until lunchtime. Stop at the famous Emina Winery to enjoy a "meridaje" experience: menu of many exquisite courses accompanied by specially selected wines and finish the day off with a walk along the Duero River before returning to your comfortable hotel where you can enjoy a swimming pool and Spa.
108 Km
Accommodation: Hotel Convento Las Claras, Peñafiel. (www.hotelconventolasclaras.com) - Day 4 Your last day is spent on your vespa once again returning to the starting point of the tour.
89 Km
The Hotels:
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Posada Real Mingaseda, Navafría : A mountain village house, renovated in rustic style. 14 magnificent bedrooms decorated with love. Restaurant, gardens, comfortable living rooms. A friendly Spanish family from the village run this hotel very well indeed.
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Hotel Convento Las Claras, Peñafiel. ****: Originally a convent built in 1606 with a lovely inside cloister, has been beautifully restored and adapted for its modern use. It has an outdoor swimming pool that opens in the summer and a Spa that you can enjoy all year around.
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How to get there:
- Which airport should I fly to? Madrid international airport.
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How do I get to the Starting Point? Catch an AVE (High Speed Train) from Madrid to Segovia (9€, takes 25mins). From here book our local taxi transfer to Navafría (35€, takes 35 minutes)
How do I get back to Madrid? Book our local transfer from Navafría to Segovia (35€, takes 35mins) and catch an AVE (High Speed Train) back into Madrid (9€, takes 25mins).
