Travel in La Rioja, Spain, with Colline d’Italia
May 12 - 19, 2018
Land of great wine, stunning architecture, cowboys, and wine caves
Travel in La Rioja, where you’ll taste the great wines of the region, both red and white,
the fabulous food, surrounded by beautiful landscapes
Highlights:
Day 1, Saturday, May 12: 3:00 Pickup at Bilbao Airport*. Off to the little town of San
Vicente de la Sonsierra, to our hotel, Casona del Boticario. Welcome reception, dinner in
the town after a walk to the top of the fortress
Day 2, Sunday, May 13: Architecture in Wine 1: The winery of Baigorri, in Samaniego,
spectacular creation of Basque architect Iñaki Aspiazu, with lunch overlooking the vineyards, hills and plains where La Rioja meets País Vasc0, the Basque Country
Day 3, Monday, May 14: Tradition in Wine: Remelluri, in Labastida, ancient and renowned winery, one of the oldest in Spain, for a tour, tasting, lunch, and a walk through
the estate to see its 10th century necropolis under the limestone cliffs of Mount Toloño
Day 4, Tuesday, May 15: Cathedral Day: Burgos, in nearby Castilla y León, beautiful
town with its fantastical Gothic cathedral, resting place of the Spanish warrior hero, El
Cid
Day 5, Wednesday, May 16: Architecture in Wine 2: Bodegas Isios in Laguardia, designed
by neofuturistic Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, and Marqués de Riscal, Elciego,
Frank Gehry’s amazing contribution to the architecture of wine in La Rioja, with lunch
in the acclaimed restaurant
Day 6, Thursday, May 17: Wine Town Central: In Haro we’ll visit a tiny winery, going
underground. The town is famous as the center of La Rioja’s wine production. We’ll
learn about the history of the region, and have a very special lunch
Day 7, Friday, May 18: Tapas Day in Logroño: Called Pintxos here, this town is famous for
its delicious and varied selection. We’ll make the most of the 50 or so possible stops
Day 8, Saturday, May 19: Departure day, to Bilbao Airport*, 10 a.m.
Breakfast and dinner will be enjoyed in San Vicente
All meals, with wine, accommodations and attractions are included, as is transportation during the trip,
from pick-up to drop-off on departure day. Airfare is not included.
$3175 per person
A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is requested to confirm your place. First come, first served.
The balance of the first half is due May 1, 2017 and the second half payment November 1, 2017.
Please send your deposit to: Colline d’Italia, P.O. Box 1606, Mukilteo WA 98275, credit cards also accepted.
Please contact Erin Wahl of Colline d’Italia, 206-390-4464, [email protected]
to make your reservation, or for more information. www.collineditalia.com
*exact location to be determined