#MAGICALTOWNS-NORTHERN VALLEYS ROUTE
Price per person from 611 €

#MAGICALVILLAGES-ROUTE OF THE NORTHERN VALLEYS

From
611 €
Price per person
From
611 €
price per person

Description

Welcome to La Ruta de los Valles del Norte! A unique experience that will allow you to discover the most impressive landscapes of northern Spain. It is a route that runs through a region full of history, culture and natural beauty, where you can get to know some of the most charming and picturesque villages in the area. Amazing Route. See you soon...

Visiting

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIANA
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VIANA

3:00 p.m. – Arrival and check-in at rural accommodation in Viana.

3:30 p.m. – Visit to the Viana Tourist Office to stamp the passport and collect information about scheduled visits.

4:00 p.m. – Guided tour of Viana’s Old Town, including:

  • House of Charles I, Renaissance-style building in Plaza de los Fueros.
  • Church of Santa María, Gothic temple housing the tomb of Cesare Borgia.

5:30 p.m. Tour of film locations in Viana (full details in the final itinerary).

6:15 p.m. – Visit to a local winery (D.O.Ca. Rioja) with wine tasting.

7:15 p.m. – Visit to a vegetable workshop (details included in final itinerary).

8:30 p.m. – Dinner at the accommodation, featuring:

  • Pocha a la Navarra
  • Lamb in chilindrón sauce
  • Includes a glass of D.O.Ca. Rioja wine paired with the dinner.

10:00 p.m. – Night of rest in a historic setting.


DAY 2: VIANA - ELCIEGO
DAY 2: VIANA - ELCIEGO

9:00 a.m – Breakfast at the accommodation.

10:00 a.m – Visit to the Church of San Pedro and walk along the remains of the medieval wall.

11:00 a.m – Visit to a sausage workshop, with tasting of chistorra and chorizo from the region.

1:00 p.m Lunch at a traditional restaurant, featuring: Rioja-style cod, Includes a glass of D.O.Ca. Rioja wine.

3:00 p.m Transfer at the client’s expense to Elciego (20 km – 30 min).

3:30 p.m Visit to the Elciego Tourist Office to get local information and stamp the passport.

4:00 p.m – Visit to a winery offering a full wine tourism experience, including:

  • Ethnographic museum tour
  • Wine tasting (D.O.Ca. Rioja)

6:00 p.m – Guided walk through Elciego’s Old Town, stopping at:

  • Church of San Andrés
  • Palace of the Acha family

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, featuring: Rioja-style potatoes, Includes a glass of D.O.Ca. Rioja wine.

10:00 p.m – Overnight stay in Elciego.


DAY 3: ELCIEGO - CUZCURRITA DE RÍO TIRÓN
DAY 3: ELCIEGO - CUZCURRITA DE RÍO TIRÓN

9:00 a.m – Breakfast at the accommodation.

10:00 a.m – Visit to a cheese dairy with tasting of local cheeses.

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant, specialty: Rioja-style caparrones (red beans).

  • Includes a glass of D.O.Ca. Rioja wine.

3:30 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón (50 km – 45 min).

4:15 p.m – Visit to the Tourist Office of Cuzcurrita for local information and passport stamp.

4:45 p.m – Guided tour of the Castle of Cuzcurrita.

6:00 p.m – Visit to a winery in Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón with D.O.Ca. Rioja wine tasting.

7:30 p.m – Stroll through the old town and visit to the Church of San Miguel.

9:00 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: oven-roasted lamb.

  • Includes a glass of D.O.Ca. Rioja wine.

10:30 p.m – Overnight stay in Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón.


DAY 4: CUZCURRITA DE RÍO TIRÓN - SANTA GADEA DEL CID
DAY 4: CUZCURRITA DE RÍO TIRÓN - SANTA GADEA DEL CID

9:00 a.m – Breakfast at the accommodation.

10:00 a.m – Visit to a fish cannery, with tasting of anchovies and northern albacore tuna.

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant, specialty: roast lamb.

  • Includes a glass of D.O. Ribera del Duero or Rioja wine, depending on pairing.

3:30 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to Santa Gadea del Cid (60 km – 1 hour).

4:30 p.m – Visit to the Santa Gadea del Cid Tourist Office to get local information and stamp the passport.

5:00 p.m – Guided tour through the historic center of Santa Gadea del Cid, exploring:

  • Its medieval history
  • The Church of San Pedro
  • The Castle of the Velasco family

6:30 p.m – Route of El Cid experience, featuring the episode of the Afrenta de Corpes from the Song of My Cid.

9:00 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: Burgos black pudding with roasted peppers.

  • Includes a glass of D.O. Ribera del Duero wine.

10:30 p.m – Overnight stay in Santa Gadea del Cid.

DAY 5: SANTA GADEA DEL CID - VALDEGOVÍA
DAY 5: SANTA GADEA DEL CID - VALDEGOVÍA

8:30 a.m – Breakfast at the accommodation.

9:30 a.m – Historical walk through the old town and visit to the Church of San Pedro.

11:00 a.m – End of the trip and return.

Guide languages

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Meeting point

Rural accommodation in Viana.
Day 1: Viana
Day 2: Viana, Elciego
Day 3: Elciego, Cuzcurrita de Rio Tiron
Day 4: Cuzcurrita de Rio Tiron, Santa Gadea del Cid
Day 5: Santa Gadea del Cid

❖ 4 nights of accommodation with breakfast and dinner (pre-arranged menu), in rural, local, or charming lodgings.


❖ Available or similar accommodations:

➢ Viana – Hotel Palacio Pujadas or Hospedería los Parajes

➢ Elciego – Casa Rural Rojanda or Hotel Marqués de Riscal (with supplement)

➢ Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón – Hostal El Botero or Palacio de Cuzcurrita

➢ Santa Gadea del Cid – Casa Rural Quinta Término or Casa de la Roca


❖ Available or similar restaurants:

➢ Viana – Restaurante El Portillo or Sidrería Casa Armendariz

➢ Elciego – Restaurante Marqués de Riscal (with supplement) or Taberna 1583

➢ Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón – Asador Aker or Restaurante Casa Guillermo

➢ Santa Gadea del Cid – Restaurante Porticada or Monumento al Pastor

❖ The route is available from 1 person.

❖ The base price includes all services using your own vehicle.

❖ Insurance (Consult conditions).

❖ Transportation

❖ Lunches

❖ Drinks

❖ Fuel

❖ Tolls

❖ Breakfasts and dinners: Any dishes outside the pre-arranged menu will be considered an extra cost and must be paid directly by the client at the establishment.

❖ Everything NOT mentioned in the included section.




IMPORTANT NOTE:

Weather conditions: TGTE is not responsible for adverse weather conditions that may affect the development of the route. In case of cancellation or modification of activities and services due to climatic events, refunds or compensations are not considered.

Food intolerances and allergies: It is the client’s responsibility to inform in advance of any food intolerance or allergy.

Client responsibility: TGTE is exempt from any liability for damages, injuries, or accidents the client may suffer during the route, scheduled activities, or any other circumstance arising from their participation in the trip. Premium insurance included. (Check specific cases)

Modifications due to closures or schedule changes: TGTE is not responsible for itinerary changes caused by facility closures, schedule modifications, or operational adjustments of visited locations due to seasons or special events. In these cases, alternative options will be proposed based on availability.

Late arrival to activities: It is the client’s responsibility to arrive on time for scheduled activities. In case of delay, the activity will be considered canceled without a refund.

Official schedules and out-of-schedule changes: Activities will take place according to the established official schedules. If the client wishes to make changes or schedule activities outside the official schedule, this may be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability. It is recommended to check in advance to manage necessary adjustments.

Confirmation voucher: Once the reservation is reconfirmed, TGTE will provide the final itinerary along with confirmation of all services included in the trip. During the entire route, the client must have either a printed or digital copy of the confirmation for presentation at the establishments.

Stamp your Magic Passport: During the journey, you will have the opportunity to stamp your Magic Passport, recording the villages visited. There are two available formats:

Physical format: Can be requested and collected at the tourist office of any Magic Village.

Digital format: Available through the Magic Villages App, where you can digitize your physical passport or keep a digital record.

Becoming a Master Traveler is easy: just keep stamping your passport at each destination and enjoy the experience to the fullest.


Possible accommodations

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