#MAGICALVILLAGES-Northern Valleys Route
Price per person from 1.643 €

#MAGICALVILLAGES-NORTHERN VALLEYS ROUTE

From
1.643 €
Price per person
From
1.643 €
price per person

Description

Discover the magic of charming villages

Embark on a unique journey through nine villages with history, culture and spectacular landscapes. From the wine-growing lands of La Rioja to the majestic mountain landscapes of Castilla y León, this route will take you to discover authentic rural gems. Over the course of nine unforgettable days, we will explore ancient castles, monasteries and vineyards, immerse ourselves in nature with hiking trails and mountain adventures, and taste the exquisite local cuisine at each stop. Let yourself be seduced by the tradition, flavour and beauty of these destinations, and live an experience that combines history, adventure and relaxation in an incomparable environment. Get ready for an unforgettable getaway!

Visiting

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

3:00 p.m – 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, a Renaissance building in Plaza de los Fueros.
  • Church of Santa María, a Gothic temple with the tomb of Cesare Borgia.

5:30 p.m – Tour of filming locations in Viana (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 in the final itinerary).

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: Navarre-style pocha beans and lamb in chilindrón sauce.

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

10:00 p.m – Overnight stay in a historic setting.


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

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

9:30 a.m – Visit to the Church of San Pedro and walk along the remains of the medieval wall.

10:30 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, specialty: 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 for local information and passport stamp.

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

  • Tour of the ethnographic museum
  • Tasting of D.O.Ca. Rioja wines

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

  • Church of San Andrés
  • Acha Palace

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

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

9:30 a.m – Visit to a cheese dairy, with tasting of local cheeses.

1:00 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant, specialty: Rioja-style caparrones (red beans).

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

3:00 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón (50 km – 45 min).

3:45 p.m – Visit to the Cuzcurrita Tourist Office to get local information and stamp the passport.

4:15 p.m – Guided tour of the Castle of Cuzcurrita.

5:30 p.m – Visit to a winery in Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón, with D.O.Ca. Rioja wine tasting.

7:00 p.m – Stroll through the old town and visit to the Church of San Miguel.

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: oven-roasted lamb.

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

10:00 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

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

9:30 a.m – Visit to a fish canning factory, with tasting of anchovies and northern albacore.

1:00 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant, specialty: roast lamb.

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

3:00 p.m Transfer at the client’s expense to Santa Gadea del Cid (60 km – 1 hour).

4:00 p.m – Visit to the Santa Gadea del Cid Tourist Office for local information and passport stamp.

4:30 p.m – Guided tour through the old town of Santa Gadea del Cid, exploring:

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

6:00 p.m – Tour along the Route of El Cid, featuring the Afrenta de Corpes episode from the Song of My Cid.

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: Burgos black pudding with roasted peppers.

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

10:00 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.

1:00 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant, specialty: Burgos black pudding and olla podrida stew.

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

3:00 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to Valdegovia (40 km – 50 min).

3:50 p.m – Visit to the Valdegovia Tourist Office to get local information and stamp the passport.

4:30 p.m – Visit to the Valderejo Natural Park Interpretation Center, with interactive exhibits and accessible viewpoints.

6:00 p.m – Visit to the Varona Tower-Palace, a 14th–15th-century fortified complex, the best preserved in Álava.

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: Bacalao al pil-pil, a classic recipe that combines the flavor of cod with an exquisite emulsified sauce.

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

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

DAY 6: VALDEGOVÍA - EL ASTILLERO
DAY 6: VALDEGOVÍA - EL ASTILLERO

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

9:30 a.m – Visit to a sausage workshop, with tasting of artisanal products.

11:00 a.m – Visit to the Valderejo Natural Park, including local wildlife observation.

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant, specialty: Tolosa beans.

  • Includes a glass of Red wine or local Cider.

3:30 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to El Astillero (90 km – 1.5 hours).

5:00 p.m – Visit to the El Astillero Tourist Office for local information and passport stamp.

5:30 p.m – Walk through the old town and visit to the Maritime Museum.

6:30 p.m – Visit to the El Astillero Marina, with a tour on the history of navigation and local fishing traditions.

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: bonito marmitako.

  • Includes a glass of D.O. Cantabria white wine or Txakoli.

10:00 p.m – Overnight stay in El Astillero.

DAY 7: EL ASTILLERO - CASTILLEJO DE ROBLEDO
DAY 7: EL ASTILLERO - CASTILLEJO DE ROBLEDO

08:30 a.m – Breakfast at the accommodation.

09:30 a.m – Visit to a canning factory with tasting.

11:00 a.m – Visit to the El Astillero wetlands to learn about their ecological importance.

1:30 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant, specialty: cocido montañés (mountain stew).

3:00 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to Castillejo de Robledo (80 km – 1.5 hours).

4:30 p.m – Visit to the Castillejo de Robledo Tourist Office to get local information and stamp the passport.

5:00 p.m – Guided tour of the castle ruins and Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, focusing on its Templar heritage and historical significance.

6:30 p.m – Visit to a winery with tasting of D.O. Ribera del Duero wines, highlighting labels from the Ribera del Duero Soriana subzone.

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: wood-fired roast lamb (lechazo).

10:00 p.m – Overnight stay in Castillejo de Robledo.

DAY 8: CASTILLEJO DE ROBLEDO - DURUELO DE LA SIERRA
DAY 8: CASTILLEJO DE ROBLEDO - DURUELO DE LA SIERRA

08:30 a.m – Breakfast at the accommodation.

09:30 a.m – Guided walk through the old town and visit to the Church of San Juan Bautista.

1:00 p.m – Lunch at a traditional restaurant, specialty: roast lamb.

2:30 p.m – Transfer at the client’s expense to Duruelo de la Sierra (75 km – 1.5 hours).

4:00 p.m – Visit to the Duruelo de la Sierra Tourist Office for local information and passport stamp.

4:30 p.m – Visit to the Magic Forest of Duruelo, a nature trail with wooden sculptures and accessible viewpoints.

5:30 p.m – Visit to the natural site of Castroviejo and the Cueva Serena waterfall, known for unique rock formations and panoramic views.

8:30 p.m – Dinner at the accommodation, specialty: Soria-style torreznos with mashed potatoes.

10:00 p.m – Stargazing at the Serranía de Cuenca, in a certified Starlight observation site.

11:30 p.m – Overnight stay in Duruelo de la Sierra.


OPTIONAL – Adventure activity: Via Ferrata Cuerda La Graja, with a 164 m zipline and different difficulty levels (requires prior reservation and proper gear).




DAY 9: DURUELO DE LA SIERRA
DAY 9: DURUELO DE LA SIERRA

08:30 a.m – Breakfast at the accommodation.

09:30 a.m – Stroll through the old town and visit to the Hermitage of San Mamés.

11:00 a.m – Visit to a local workshop, including an explanation of the production process and tasting of typical regional products.

1:00 p.m – End of the trip and return.

Guide languages

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Meeting point

According to the final itinerary
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, Valdegovia
Day 6: Valdegovia, El Astillero
Day 7: El Astillero, Castillejo de robledo
Day 8: Castillejo de robledo, Duruelo de la sierra
Day 9: Duruelo de la sierra

This route includes:


❖ 8 nights accommodation with breakfast, in rural, local or charming accommodations

❖ 8 lunches in typical restaurants with wine

❖ 8 dinners in typical restaurants with wine

*Menus can be adapted to the customer


❖ Half-day visits, with a local guide and in all the Magical Towns

❖ Visit of Winery in Elciego with Tasting

❖ Hiking Route in Santa Gadea del Cid: Ebro River Hiking Route and Broken Bridge

❖ Hiking Route in the Valderejo Natural Park in Valdegovía

❖ Winery Tour in Castillejo Robledo with Tasting

❖ Via Ferrata in Duruelo de la Sierra: five suspension or Tibetan bridges, a hanging walkway, a balance post, a Nepalese bridge, stairs, a beautiful viewpoint and ends with a 164m zip line.


❖ Available or similar accommodations:

➢ Viana – Hotel Palacio Pujadas or Hospedería los Parajes

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

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

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

➢ Valdegovía - Casa Rural Arkamo Atea or Caserío Montehermoso 

➢ Astillero - Hostería Vistapark or Hotel Las Anclas  

➢ Castillejo de Robledo – Casa Rural Isabel y Fernando or Casona de el Royo

➢ Duruelo de la Sierra – Eco Urbión or Hostería de Castroviejo


❖ Available restaurants or similar:

➢ Viana – El Portillo Restaurant or Casa Armendariz Cider House or Restaurante Asador Tres Tinas      

➢ Elciego – Marqués de Riscal Restaurant (with a sur) or Taberna 1583

➢ Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón – Aker Grill or Casa Guillermo Restaurant

➢ Santa Gadea del Cid – Porticada Restaurant or Monument to the Shepherd

➢ Valdegovía – Mesón Vaderejo or Asador Gobea

➢ Astillero - Tasca Orconera or Bar Portilla

➢ Castillejo de Robledo – Venta de Corpes Restaurant or La Casona de la Vid

➢ Duruelo de la Sierra – Torre Blanca Restaurant or Narcis Bar


❖The route is available from 1 pax

➢ The base price includes all services in your own transport.

Transport

Possible accommodations

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