Explore Spain's wine regions of La Rioja and Ribera Del Duero while enjoying the unique experience of a Parador stay. An overnight at one of these state-run hotels is anything but conventional and this tour was designed to take you through Spain's most treasured wine regions while enjoying a stay at some of Spain's most memorable and Castle - Parador locations

                     FLY & DRIVE  TOUR –  (  8 DAYS )         

                   Sigüenza Parador                                            Olite Parador                                               Santo Domingo Parador

Day 1 Madrid/Siguenza
Arrival at Madrid Airport, where you can pick up your rental car and begin your journey in the charming medieval town located in the Northeast of Castile-La Mancha, Siguenza. Upon arrival, check into the Castillo de Siguenza. This 12th-century medieval castle, once residence of bishops and cardinals, will provide intimate surroundings to welcome you.

Day 2 Siguenza/Calahorra
After breakfast continue your journey north towards La Rioja, Spain's noteworthy wine region. Upon reaching your destination, check into the Parador de Calahorra, Marco Fabio Quintilanno and immerse yourself in the gardens and local decor of the region.

Day 3 Calahorra/Olite
Today you will make your way just north of Rioja to Olite in the Navarre region. Upon arrival, visit what was once the Palace of Kings of Navarre and the Navarre Museum of Wine and Vineyards. Tonight your stay will be at the Parador de Olite, Principe de Viana, a 15th-century medieval castle with stained-glass windows and tastefully furnished rooms ready to welcome you.

Day 4 Olite
Visit some of the local wine vineyards of the area including Piedemonte, Marco Real and Bodega Ochoa wineries. Afterwards, stop at nearby Oliva Monastery before heading back to your castle retreat in Olite for the evening.

Day 5 Olite/Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Continue your exploration of Spain's wine country as you venture towards the Upper Rioja region. Today you will make your way to Santo Domingo de la Cazada; a town deeply marked by religious travelers who stop here before continuing on towards the legendary tomb of Saint James the Apostle. Upon arrival, check into the Parador de Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a 12th-century former hospital.

Day 6 Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Continue your exploration of the wine region with a visit to Briones for a stop at the Dinastia Vivanco Winery museum. Here you will have an opportunity to find ancient world wine artifacts dating back as much as 5,000 years.

Day 7 Santo Domingo de la Calzada/Soria
Today you will leave the Rioja region and be welcomed by nearby Ribera del Duero in the Castilla-Leon region, home to more than 150 wineries. If history is more your interest, make sure to stop by the neighboring archaeological site Numancia. Afterwards, check into the Parador de Soria, Antonio Machado in Soria.

Day 8  Soria/Madrid/USA
After breakfast, drive back to Madrid Airport, where you can return your car and board your return flight to the USA, for same day arrival.

Included:

                    Vw  Golf 1.9 TDI                                              Seat Leon                                                      Renault Laguna 1.9 DCI