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Wines of Rioja & Northern Spain
Spain
tbc nights from £tbc per person
Hotel Eguren Ugarte
A superb wine tour through Rioja and Old Castile to discover some of Spain’s greatest vineyards and enjoy the legendary hospitality of the bodegas. We will travel through the Basque Country, La Rioja and Castile in the company of wine expert Tim Clarke, visiting both famous and lesser-known producers as well as fascinating historic cities, charming hill towns, and spectacular countryside.
Tim Clarke
Tim was co-founder of the UK's leading wine tours company, which he ran for nearly 30 years leading numerous tours to wine regions worldwide. Having sold the company some years ago, Tim has been busy with other projects, including making a delicious passito wine on the Greek island of Samos.
What's included
Five nights’ accommodation with breakfast
Three dinners & four lunches
Wine tastings as described
All entrances fees and gratuities as described
The services of a Kirker Tour Lecturer
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Hotel Details
Eguren Ugarte
deluxe
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