Wine Country & Wine Trails

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Full Day Ribadavia Price from: 0 User Reviews (Duration: 85.00 euros 07hrs to 08hrs approx)

An excellent option for those who would like traveling and walking, learning about local wines and the region and who enjoy a good lunch.

Highlights

• Walk thru the Ribeiro wine country • Wine Museum detailed visit • 3 Course Traditional Gourmet lunch. • Expert Food & Wine guide will tell you all about the region.

General Overview

Country: Type: Full Day Tour Private

Region: Theme: City and Village Walks

City: Ribadavia Group Size: 1 - 18 People

Duration: Full Day (Duration: 07hrs to 08hrs Price from: 85 € approx)

Introduction Your Food, Wine & Expert Guide will meet you at the starting point in Ribadavia. An excellent option for those who would like traveling and walking, learning about local wines and the region and who enjoy a good lunch. On this guided tour of the land of Ribeiro enjoy walking thru old wine country roads visiting the wine museum to learn the history of the oldest Appellation of Origin in Galicia. The heart of the wine country is a quaint town called Ribadavia with an interesting Jewish past which played a big part in the production of wine and is part of the Sephardic routes in Spain. Here we will taste the blended whites and reds as well the mono-varietal of the Treixadura grape (white). You will also visit the historic and well preserved Old Town and Jewish Quarter of Ribadavia, the capital of the Ribeiro wine-producing region and famous for its annual, medieval festival. Ribadavia is in the interior of Galicia at the confluence of two rivers surrounded by mountains and vineyards. A bit more about... RIBADAVIA: Ribadavia lies at the confluence of the rivers and Miño surrounded by mountains in the interior of Galicia. It’s medieval Old Town and Jewish quarter which was established in the 11th century are well preserved. You will explore its cobbled streets including the old, fortified Castle, and admire some of its old churches like the 12th century Santiago Church and other monuments like the House of the Inquisition. You can see the oldest tavern in Galicia, Papuxa which dates back over 500 years. Try a Jewish cake/sweet from the pastry shop, Tahonia Herminia. In the Praza Maior, the town’s main square you can stop and have a coffee in one of the numerous terraces. Ribadavia is the capital of the Ribeiro wine producing area and the town’s outskirts are surrounded by vineyards. Wine has been cultivated here for over 1000 years and its white wines are arguably some of the best in Spain.

Day by day itinerary DAY 1: RIBADAVIA - RIBEIRO WINE COUNTRY - RIBADAVIA • In the morning meet our food & wine Guide in front of the tourist office in Ribadavia (NOTE: If you would like a transfer please check Addons section or get in contact with one of our specialists) • Today we will walk the Camino del Vino wine trails of O Ribeiro Wine Country. (NOTE: Walk will be about 10km./6.21mi., with stops for visit will be about 4hrs. approx.) • Starting in San Clodio and ending in Ribadavia. We will pass thru the historic village, ancient wine cellars and stop to visit the Museo del Vino de Galicia (Galician Wine Museum) • Arriving back in Ribadavia, the capital of the Ribeiro wine region and where they have the festival every year. Lunch will be in a gastro-bar restaurant offering local cuisine. • After lunch, visit Ribadavia "The keys of the wine". A route through the historical quarter, learn about the Jewish past and then a tasting of toasted wine and Hebrew sweets at a historic Jewish bakery Tafona de Herminia. • Ending the tour in the old quarter of Ribadavia L

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Included • English-Speaking Food & Wine guide specializing in Galicia. • (L) 3 course traditional cuisine gourmet lunch including local cuisine, Ribeiro wine, coffee, dessert... • Wine Museum visit • Special tasting wine tasting in Ribadavia • All entrance fees when with guide • Local Taxes.

Excluded • Tip and Gratuities to guide. • Transfers not specified in the itinerary. • Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary. • Beverages not specified in selected meals. • Meals not specified in itinerary. • Passport & Visa fees. • Personal & Travel Insurance.

Pick up • In Front of Oficina de Turismo de Ribadavia (Praza Maior, 7, 32400 Ribadavia, )

Drop off • In Front of Oficina de Turismo de Ribadavia (Praza Maior, 7, 32400 Ribadavia, Ourense)

Cancellation policy • Up to 48 hrs before: Fully Refundable • Under 48 hrs : 100% Non-Refundable

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