260.00 € – 390.00 €
A definite must for photography-lovers and those who value a more authentic and less touristy experience
A tour to explore the non-touristy spots that retain the essence of Rioja
Away from the crowds
This tour is a definite for photography lovers and those who value a more authentic and less touristy experience.
Indulge into an off-the-beaten-path journey in Rioja away from the crowds. There is a fantastic range of history to explore in this scenic region to give up you a real atmosphere of another time. We will combine wine and sightseeing: we will go to 2 wineries and spend time exploring off-the-beaten track villages perched up in the hills, beautifully-preserved medieval towns and fantastic landscapes.
Other wine lovers' opinions on our Rioja wine tours
Rosemary L2024-10-18My husband and I booked the Unusual Suspects tour and what an incredible experience it was! Mel readily shared his knowledge, understanding and passion for wine with us. What really stood out with this particular tour ( and why we chose it) is that we visited smaller specialty wineries not open to the general public. We were met by the vineyard owners themselves who readily and lovingly described their vineyards and wines. To sit with the owners and taste their wine in beautiful environments as they explain the details of each one and see the enormous pride they take in producing their wine just elevates the experience. Mel provided a delicious lunch and great conversation and we loved spending the day with him. If you want an Unusual Wine experience with fabulous wine and great company then I highly recommend this tour!Gabrielle Semel2024-10-02If I could give this tour 10 stars, I would! Best day ever! Inma was so warm, intelligent, knowledgable, and friendly. We learned so much and tasted the most exquisite wines. We met wonderful families devoted to their family tradition, and their land. Thank you, Inma. Highly recommend!George Apap2024-10-02Teriffic tour! Inma is amazing! Extremely knowledgeable about wine and the history of the region. She took us to two unique wineries where we got to learn about the wine and the families that own the wineries. Bonus we had time to visit a castle and she made us an incredible lunch of local cuisine. Highly recommendCG Catalan2024-09-30Excellent wine tour with Inma at Rioja Wine Trips. We took the tour at the end of August in Rioja Alta y Rioja Alavesa. Inma is very knowledgeable and a fantastic story teller. She made the tour very entertaining and pleasant. We were delighted by the boutique wineries we visited, not only by the wine tasting but also by the underground caves and overall architecture and towns in Ls Rioja.John Kassab2024-06-01Great tour and great wine! Highly recommend!Hadley Leonard2024-06-01I wish I could give more than 5 stars. We have done wine tastings all over the world and this was hands down the best experience. Inma is so knowledgeable about wine and the history of the area. You will learn so much, drink great wine, and have fun along the way. You will not be disappointed about booking a wine tour here.Nancy Woodruff2024-05-03This was one of the BEST days ever! Mel took us to some fabulous wineries! Spending the day with him was one of the highlights of our trip. He shared so much about the region, wineries, and took us to some incredible places we would have never seen on our own. The lunch he served us as well as great conversations meant so much to us! We would definitely encourage anyone to book with them. We hope to do it again someday with him.Tom2024-04-02My wife Catherine and I did the unusual suspects tour on Easter Monday 1st April (a birthday present for her). We did the tour with Mel, who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about wine. He is very good at explaining the interesting intricacies of all things vino and his knowledge is superb. Above all he was a genuinely lovely bloke and it was a sincere pleasure to spend the day with him. We went to three amazing wineries and tried some truly unique high quality wines. It was Easter and two of the three wineries opened especially for our tour which is a testament to the great relationship Mel and Imna have with these talented wine producers. The wineries themselves were nothing short of amazing and my wife and I had an amazing day that we will look back on with the fondest of memories.
Where guidebooks can’t reach
We believe the hidden corners of this region are where the authentic feel of La Rioja is retained.
There are unassuming villages, humble places that feel untouched and authentic. We will show you the parts the guidebooks can’t reach on the condition that you help preserve their identity and don’t spread the word!
- 9am hotel pick up check pick up towns here
Hotel pick up and drop off in the towns of Logroño, Laguardia, Villabuena, Elciego, Ábalos, Briones, Haro and Briñas.
- Private guided tour at a scenic village
- Tasting session of 4 wines at a boutique winery
- stop at picturesque off-the-beathen-path spots for photos
- Tasting session of 3 fine wines at a 14th-century cellar that is not open to the general public
- Farm-to-table home-made lunch paired with 2 wines served at our private underground cellar excavated out of bedrock underneath a 12th century castle
- 6pm hotel drop off