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
Price
$4,575.00 Total p/person double occupancy
$750.00 add supplement p/p single occupancy
$1,000 deposit is needed to secure your spot. If you are traveling alone, you will need to add a $750.00 supplement for a single occupancy. Deposits are non-refundable. Balance is due 90 days before the trip. No cancellations allowed after full payment is received.
Tour description
The perfect week to indulge yourself with traditional food, wine, culture, and stunning landscapes. The final itinerary will be shared via email.
DAY 1 – Monday in Madrid – La Vid, 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 – Tuesday in Valladolid – Peñafiel – Aranda del Duero
Wake up! After breakfast, we are driving to the Golden Mile. The first stop will be at an awarded winery from one of the most prestigious winemakers in Spain. They will guide us following the same way the grapes do as they are processed during harvest, and you will explore the five levels of their gravity-led winery, followed by a tasting of their gems (collector items). After that we will drive to one of the Grande Pagos of Spain, located outside of the DO Ribera del Duero region. We will tour the spectacular estate in a private 4×4 vehicle, visiting their vineyards, the Duero river, the pine and acorn forests and exploring the flora and fauna of the area. The experience will not end until we make a stop at their beautiful tasting room to have a guided tasting of their best gems produced under the Grandes Pagos classification (collectors items).
After that we will be ready to explore the town of Traspinedo where a local chef will prepare a lunch impossible to recreate outside of the region. We will safe some desserts details as a surprise.
In case you have room for some more, we will then drive to the town of Aranda del Duero to visit a underground cellar from the 15th century, to have an over the top tasting with an awarded winemaker , followed by dinner in one of the top award winning Asadores in Spain. You will end up hugging the female chef behind this amazing spot that only locals know about.
DAY 3 – Wednesday Sardón del Duero, La Vid
After breakfast, we will drive to another Grandes Pagos of Spain, located in the “Golden Mile“, to visit a unique winery where the extraordinary conditions capture the landscape in each bottle. On a tour of the different territories you will be able to explore and learn about the history of each project, its vineyards and winemaking processes. During the visit to the facilities you will enjoy a gastronomic magical experience from their Michelin restaurant in harmony with a superb wine tasting from the different vineyards this winery has around the country.
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. Just the perfect time for pictures and plenty of laughs!
Before departing we are gonna explore a winery at almost 3,300 feet above sea level in the region of Soria, an area considered by many to be an ethnographic jewel from a viticulturalist’s perspective. In this valley you will find pre-phylloxera vines of a unique ancestral clone of the Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grape variety that have been preserved through the centuries. After the tasting paired with one of the best protected cheeses in Spain, we will drive back to the hotel.
In case you can allowed yourself for another bite, the night is ready for you to relax at the hotel, and enjoy a tapas night at your own, of course with either local wine or beer.
DAY 4 – Thursday 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 – Friday 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).
Not included
- Air tickets
- Tips
- Travel insurance (health, cancellation, etc.)
- Additional food and beverages other than the ones included on the agenda (lunch, dinner, tastings)
Important Notes
- Expect a full agenda and a magical experience, impossible to recreate.
- This season is perfect to find flight deals to Spain.
- We strongly recommend not to fly via London to avoid taxes and delays.
- You can bring your wine suitcase or you can ship wines from Spain using Cargo Wine for an additional cost.
Deposit/Payments
$1,000 deposit is needed to secure your spot. If you are traveling alone, you will need to add a $750.00 supplement for a single occupancy. Deposits are non-refundable. Balance is due 90 days before the trip. No cancellations allowed.
Health, safety & dietary restrictions
We will share a questionnaire for you to fill out in advance. We will try to accommodate most food allergies and food intolerances, just let us know. We will provide a release of liability for you to sign before departure. We will keep a few activities out of the agenda as a surprise. This trip could be subject to changes caused by our providers, weather conditions 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!“
Sandra 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 Trujillo
“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”