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Laguardia. Foto cedida por: Incoming LA : AND GASTRONOMY It was during their southbound through that the Christians first integrated Mediterranean agriculture: the olive grove, the vineyard and the irrigation system. For centuries this junction would be both a disputed territory between the people of Castile and , and the centre of cultural creation; for here is where the language of was born, where the Route of was consolidated, and where superior were nurtured.

Day 1 The first route of our journey takes us to the Bilbao Continue to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a site created boasts the Plateresque façade of the church of Saint Airport, designed by the renown architect Calatrava, for those making the pilgrimage, its walls, a beautiful Thomas. followed by another landmark of contemporary art, Main Square, Cathedral, pilgrimage Hospital and the Possibility of visiting one of the renown wine museums Frank O. Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum, the newest noted Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral remain intact. in Haro or Briones and different wineries with tasting. icon of the Basque Country’s industrial . We At the foot of the hills, we will In the surroundings of Haro we will discover will further explore this refurbished city with a scenic retreat to San Millán de la Cogolla, the birthplace of the with its Palace of Los Condestables, the tour that takes us from the newer suburbs to the historic language of Castile, and a reference point for the history large Baroque homes, and the narrow, winding old town and its Seven Streets. of Riojan monasticism dating from the to the streets of the walled city of Briones beneath the chapel Travel to Logroño for overnight. 18th century in the Suso and Yuso monasteries. of the Virgen de los Remedios. Overnight in Logroño. Possibility of organizing a special farewell dinner Day 2 We will begin by visiting the old section of Overnight in Logroño. Logroño -capital city of La Rioja- and will walk along Day 4 The day starts in Navarrete, a small village whose the city stretch of the Path of Saint James where we will Calle Mayor will lead us to the castle and to the Day 6 Transfer to the Bilbao Airport. find the late Gothic church of Santiago, as well as the Romanesque gate of the cemetery. con-Cathedral, the church of Saint Bartholomew. The Navarrete maintains a strong pottery-making tradition LA RIOJA: WINE AND GASTRONOMY towns of Samaniego and await us in the and in we will discover a small church raised with Alaves district of La Rioja. Roman columns. We will cross the river to reach 6 days Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. the village of Laguardia with its walled old quarter Day 1 BILBAO - LOGROÑO Possibility of organizing a regional Rioja lunch. which has been perfectly kept, as has been its medieval Day 2 EXCURSION SAMANIEGO, On our way back, we will enjoy a walk in urban layout. Laguardia is well situated above La Rioja LABASTIDA, SAN ASENSIO and -a prosperous village known for its Davalillo Castle Alavesa and offers the best views of the Riojan vineyards. Day 3 EXCURSION NÁJERA, SANTO ruins and the Battle of Wine- and in Cenicero, whose Walking through its streets, we will visit the Church of DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA and historic past is evidenced by gated homes marked with Santa María and appreciate its polychromatic Gothic their respective coats of arms. Overnight in Logroño. façade. SAN MILLÁN DE LA COGOLLA Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. Day 4 EXCURSION NAVARRETE and Day 3 Today we follow the Path of Saint James to Overnight in Logroño. LAGUARDIA Nájera, the former venue for the Kings of Navarre Day 5 EXCURSION HARO, CASALARREINA, -buried in the church of Santa María la Real-. Day 5 Today we will focus on the upper region of Rioja. OLLAURI and BRIONES Possibility of visiting different wineries with tasting. Its capital city Haro, surrounded by renowned wineries, Day 6 LOGROÑO - BILBAO

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