Description
Private Tour 
6 Days 
Mon- Sat
Travel like a local with us! Immerse yourself in the wines, cuisine, culture, and traditions of Castilla y León like a true local.
Prepare for an unforgettable journey where each day is packed with extraordinary experiences that are nearly impossible to replicate. You’ll witness the full winemaking process firsthand, gaining a profound understanding of the craft. As you sip exceptional wines, you’ll feel the vibrant energy and passion of the winemakers, chefs, and farmers who bring them to life.
This trip takes you through one of the most diverse natural landscapes in Europe, home to majestic castles, world-class wines, and culinary masterpieces. Picture yourself indulging in traditional delights like roasted milk-fed lamb, black sausage, and suckling pig, while savoring artisan cheeses, wild mushrooms, and the finest jamón. Trust me, you’ll eat and drink just as they do in Spain!
Our adventure leads us through the iconic wine regions of Ribera del Duero and Rueda, including the famous (yet not exactly a mile-long) Golden Mile, where some of the world’s most esteemed Tempranillo wines are born. Along the way, we’ll discover the charm of historic towns, including Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every moment of this journey is curated to offer an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Pack your bags and get to ready to:
- Explore two of Spain’s premier wine regions
- Stay at superb 4 and 5 stars boutique hotels
- 4 breakfast, 5 lunch & 3 dinners (lunch and dinner includes wine)
- 6 unique experiences at family owned, award winning and Grandes Pagos wineries
- Amazing local food, including an experience at a Michelin restaurant
- Taste 70+ hand-selected wines representing the diversity of the region
- Extra Virgen Olive Oil and Jamón Tasting Class
- Fantastic scenery with time for pictures
- One spa circuit
- Deluxe transportation
- Max of 10 travelers
Tour description
DAY 1 – Madrid, Ribera del Duero
We will meet at Madrid International Airport in the morning (T4). Doreen, (your friendly guide), will be there waiting for you in a private luxury van to start the journey. Lunch with a guided tasting of the best tapas in the Ribera del Duero will be paired with local birra (beer) and a chance to meet the wonderful Albillo Mayor. After check-in at a local family owned hotel you can relax at their spa, where you will be treated “as” one of the best grapes in Spain. After your body is set to Spain zone, you will be ready to meet a wonderful local family that will show you how big the passion for food and wine is in this region. Lucky you, after a winery tour and a private barrel tasting, they are cooking the most delicious local food you can imagine. Then, make sure you get a good night’s sleep because the itinerary awaits you.
DAY 2 – Peñafiel & Aranda del Duero
Wake up! After breakfast, we are driving to the Golden Mile. Our first stop is an awarded winery led by one of Spain’s most prestigious winemakers. You’ll follow the same path the grapes take during harvest as we explore the five levels of their gravity-led winery, ending with a tasting of their collector gems. Next, we’ll visit one of the Grandes Pagos de España, located just outside the DO Ribera del Duero. We’ll tour the spectacular estate in a private 4×4, visiting vineyards, the Duero River, pine and acorn forests, and exploring the flora and fauna before a guided tasting of their finest collector wines in the estate’s stunning tasting room.
Then we’ll head to the town of Traspinedo, where a local chef will prepare a lunch impossible to recreate outside the region—dessert details will remain a sweet surprise.
If you still have room for more, we’ll drive to Aranda del Duero to visit a 15th-century underground cellar for an unforgettable tasting with an award-winning winemaker, followed by dinner at one of Spain’s top asadores. You’ll end the night hugging the female chef behind this incredible hidden gem.
DAY 3 – Sardón del Duero & Soria
After breakfast, we will drive to another Grandes Pagos de España, located on the “Golden Mile,” to visit a unique winery where the extraordinary conditions capture the landscape in every bottle. During a tour of the estate, you’ll explore the history of each project, its vineyards, and winemaking processes, followed by a magical gastronomic experience at their Michelin-starred restaurant paired with a superb tasting from vineyards across Spain.
After that, we’ll stop for a fun vino en porrón class in Peñaranda, Peñafiel, or at the Monastery of Santa María de La Vid—perfect for photos and plenty of laughs!
Before heading back, we’ll explore a winery at nearly 3,300 feet above sea level in Soria, a region considered an ethnographic jewel of viticulture. Here, you’ll find pre-phylloxera vines of a unique ancestral Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) clone preserved for centuries. After a tasting paired with one of Spain’s most protected cheeses, we’ll return to the hotel.
If you can allow yourself another bite, unwind at the hotel and enjoy a tapas night on your own—naturally with a glass of local wine or beer.
DAY 4 – Soria, Rueda & Segovia
After an early breakfast, we’ll say ‘adios’ to Ribera del Duero and head to Rueda. A fun and friendly host will be waiting to take you on an exclusive tour of two impressive wineries, where you’ll taste super unique wines straight from the barrels. This visit will offer the perfect chance to discover how Verdejo pairs exquisitely with local dishes. And for dessert, a magical view awaits! You’ll then have some free time to check in and enjoy your first free evening of the trip.
DAY 5 – Segovia & Madrid
Enjoy a free morning to explore a stunning UNESCO site. Visit the iconic Romanesque aqueduct, a former royal palace, or a Gothic cathedral—or simply go shopping and capture some beautiful photos. At noon, we’ll head back to Madrid, but first, we’re stopping in a small village to taste a traditional fall dish from the region. This private lunch will be lovingly prepared by a wonderful family who has been making the dish for generations in their 300+ year-old home.
Then we are taking you to the hotel in Madrid. Free time in Madrid, with maybe a farewell happy hour in one of the top awarded bars in the world by the World’s 50th Best.
DAY 6 – Madrid
Free morning in Madrid. You should schedule your returning trip for this afternoon, unless you prefer to enjoy a Saturday in Madrid and depart on Sunday (strongly recommended).
The perfect week to indulge yourself with traditional food, wine, culture, and stunning landscapes. The final itinerary will be shared via email.
Price/Deposit
2026 – $4,925.00 p/p double occupancy ($750.00 add supplement p/p single occupancy)
$1,000 deposit is needed to secure your spot. Unfortunately, this trip is designed for 2 guests per room only. If you have a question, contact us. Deposits are non-refundable. Balance is due 90 days before the trip. No cancellations allowed.
Important Notes
- Not included: Air tickets, travel insurance (health, flight cancellations), tips, additional food and alcoholic beverages other than the ones included on the agenda and of course, expenses during your free time.
- We strongly recommend not to fly via London to avoid taxes and delays.
- You can bring your wine luggage or you can ship wines from Spain using Cargo Wine for an additional cost. We can assist you with that.
Detailed itinerary, health, safety & dietary restrictions
We will share a questionnaire for you to fill out in advance. We want to learn about any special needs (allergies or food intolerances) prior the trip. You will receive your official/detailed itinerary via email, in addition to several documents to be signed before departure date. In case you are planning to extend your stay in Spain, we can assist you with recommendations from our local tour operators.
Others
The itinerary could suffer minor changes. We will keep a few activities out of the agenda as a surprise. This trip could be subject to changes caused by unexpected issues from our providers, weather conditions, road closures or safety issues. Do you have any question? Send us an email to cheers@vitishouse.com.
See you in Spain!
Reviews:
Pk Book
“Best trip of our lives…no exaggeration! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Doreen and Vitis House to Spain – what an immense treat!! We were treated like VIPs with curated, insider-only access that made the entire experience very rich and memorable. Not a bad thing to say other than it went by way too fast so we just have to book another trip with Vitis House again!“
S. Hill
“How does one capture the beauty of a week in Spain with Doreen? I’ve traveled Spain and toured vineyards extensively; however, Vitis House and Doreen elevated the experience into memories that cannot be made independently. We savored Spain’s wine, food, history, and culture. We learned and laughed. My heart will forever be full of the memories. It is a truly unique experience. We are excited about future trips with Vitis House!”
Felicia T.
“I have taken a class at Vitis House, received my WSET level I and experienced Spain with Doreen in the fall of 2023. Every experience has been an amazing one – especially the trip to Spain. The hotels were fabulous, the transport was easy and comfortable, the food was incredible, the learning and social opportunities for incomparable and it was so wonderful to travel with a group of people I had never met! I wish I could swing doing a trip like this every time it was offered”
