Wine Tour to Traditional Wineries in La Rioja from Bilbao

Highlights

• Visit to CVNE, a century-old winery, including Gustave Eiffel's barrel room and underground cellars, with wine tasting
• Guided tour of the historic centre of Haro and the Station district
• Discover the charming medieval village of Laguardia, exploring its picturesque streets
• Stop in Elciego to admire the iconic Marqués de Riscal building

What the day includes

How the day runs

1. Mondays at 08:50 a.m.

About this tour

Enjoy a day trip that offers a unique experience to discover La Rioja, taste high-quality wines and immerse yourself in the region's wine culture. The trip begins with departure from Bilbao to Haro, the capital of Rioja wine. Here, we will visit the emblematic CVNE, a century-old winery, where we will take a guided tour of the essential areas, including the barrel room designed by the legendary Gustave Eiffel and the underground cellars, also called the ‘cemetery’, accompanied by a tasting of exceptional wines. Next, we will take a guided walking tour of the historic centre of Haro, passing through the Plaza de la Paz, and explore the Station district, where the largest number of century-old wineries in the region are concentrated. The next stop is the charming medieval village of Laguardia. Here, we will stroll through its narrow, picturesque streets and visit a small traditional winery, learning about the winemaking process in a more intimate and familiar way. After the visit, there will be free time for lunch (not included). Before returning to Bilbao, we will make a brief stop in Elciego to admire the iconic Marqués de Riscal building, an impressive example of modern architecture and a symbol of the La Rioja region. A complete experience, perfect for wine and culture lovers, combining tradition, history and breathtaking views of Spain's most famous wine region.