#MAGICALTOWNS-GRAND MAGICAL WINE ROUTE
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#MAGICALTOWNS-GRAND MAGICAL WINE ROUTE

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1.064 €
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The Great Magic Wine Route is a unique experience for wine and culture lovers. 15 unique towns, with the possibility of making the journey in two parts. We start with Part 1, where we will visit Borja, Ariza, Almazán, Viana, Elciego, Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón, Peñaranda de Duero and Peñafiel, where we can enjoy five wine appellations and one local wine. In Borja, we will discover the wines of the DO Campo de Borja, known for their intense color and fruity flavor. Ariza, where we will find wines from the DO Calatayud, with notes of red fruits, balance between acidity and sweetness. In Almazán, we will taste the nearby wines of the VT Castilla y León, young and fresh wines. We continue to Viana, where we will be able to taste the wines of the DO Navarra, known for their freshness. In Elciego and Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón we will find the DOCa Rioja, with elegant red wines and world-renowned wineries. In Peñaranda de Duero and Peñafiel, we will discover the DO Ribera del Duero, famous for its intense and complex red wines.

Visiting

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BORJA
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BORJA

03:00 p.m Arrival and check-in at the hotel

  • Time to settle in and get ready for an afternoon of local culture and gastronomy.

03:30 p.m Guided tour of Borja’s historic center

  • Explore the town’s old quarter.
  • Includes the Collegiate Church of Santa María and its underground wine cellars.

05:00 p.m Visit to a traditional pastry workshop

  • Discover local baking traditions.
  • Tasting of “tortas de alma” and other regional sweets.

08:00 p.m Dinner at the hotel restaurant

  • House specialties:
  • Cod “ajoarriero” style
  • Drunken sponge cake (bizcocho borracho)
  • Wine pairing with red wine from D.O. Campo de Borja.
DAY 2: BORJA - ARIZA
 DAY 2: BORJA - ARIZA

08:00 a.m Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy and local flavor.

09:00 a.m Guided walk through the vineyards of Borja

  • Stroll among the vines and wine-growing landscapes.
  • Tasting of young red wines on-site.

10:30 a.m Visit to the Monastery of Veruela

  • Discover the stories of Bécquer and legends of wandering monks and spirits in this spiritual and literary landmark.

12:30 p.m Lunch at a restaurant in Borja

  • Traditional menu:
  • Roast lamb (ternasco)
  • Curd with honey
  • Wine pairing with aged red wine from the region.

02:00 p.m Transfer at the client's own expense to Ariza

  • Scenic drive of approximately 80 km.

04:30 p.m Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Ariza

  • Time to settle in and get ready for the cultural visit.

05:00 p.m Visit to the Castle of Ariza and its walls

  • Guided tour of the fortress and its medieval defenses.
  • Stories from the Reconquista and borderland conflicts.

08:00 p.m Dinner at the hotel restaurant

  • Regional menu:
  • Aragonese-style migas with chorizo
  • Almond cake
  • Wine pairing with rosé from D.O. Calatayud.
DAY 3: ARIZA - ALMAZÁN
DAY 3: ARIZA - ALMAZÁN

08:00 a.m Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to begin a day rich in history, architecture, and medieval legends.

09:00 a.m Visit to the Church of San Pedro de Ariza

  • Notable for its Gothic frescoes and Templar-origin cloister, one of the town’s most iconic spots.

10:30 a.m Walk through the medieval quarter of Ariza

  • Stroll among alleys, ancient walls, and gates.
  • Discover local legends and traces of its defensive past.

12:30 p.m Lunch at a typical restaurant in Ariza

  • House specialty menu:
  • Lamb stew (caldereta de cordero)
  • Caramel custard (natillas)
  • Wine pairing with a young white wine from the region.

02:00 p.m Transfer at the client's own expense to Almazán

  • Approximate journey of 90 km across the Sorian countryside.

04:00 p.m Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Almazán

  • Time to settle in and prepare for the cultural visit.

04:30 p.m Guided tour of the Palace of the Hurtado de Mendoza

  • Former residence of nobles and kings, a landmark of Sorian Renaissance architecture.
  • Explore its structure and rooms filled with history.

08:00 p.m Dinner at the hotel restaurant

  • Typical menu:
  • Cod à la soriana
  • Almazán-style shortbread (mantecados)
  • Wine pairing with red crianza wine from D.O. Ribera del Duero.
DAY 4: ALMAZÁN - VIANA
DAY 4: ALMAZÁN - VIANA

08:00 a.m Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

09:00 a.m Walk along the Walls of Almazán and Main Square

  • Tour through the historic heart of the town.
  • Learn about the site’s medieval defensive significance.

10:30 a.m Visit to a traditional pastry workshop

  • Discover the secrets of Soria’s artisanal baking.
  • Tasting of mantecados and puff pastries.

12:30 p.m Lunch at a restaurant in Almazán

  • House specialty menu:
  • Pork loin confit with rustic potatoes
  • Curd with honey
  • Wine pairing with white wine from Ribera del Duero.

02:00 p.m Transfer at the client's own expense to Viana

  • Journey of approximately 100 km through Navarrese landscapes.

04:30 p.m Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Viana

  • Free time to settle in and prepare for the afternoon visit.

05:00 p.m Guided tour of the Church of Santa María of Viana

  • A Gothic monument of great spiritual and historical value.
  • Home to the tomb of Cesare Borgia, legendary figure of the Renaissance.

08:00 p.m Dinner at the hotel restaurant

  • Typical Navarrese menu:
  • Navarre-style pochas (white beans)
  • Cream-filled pastry rolls (canutillos)
  • Wine pairing with red crianza wine from D.O. Navarra.
DAY 5: VIANA - ELCIEGO
DAY 5: VIANA - ELCIEGO

08:00 a.m Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to begin the day with Navarrese flavor.

09:00 a.m Free walk through the medieval quarter of Viana

  • Time to explore the historic streets.
  • Discover Renaissance palaces and noble architecture.

10:30 a.m Visit to a traditional cheese dairy

  • Tour the facilities where cheese is made by hand.
  • Tasting of Idiazábal sheep’s cheeses, renowned for their quality.

12:30 p.m Lunch at a typical restaurant in Viana

  • House specialty menu:
  • Lamb in chilindrón sauce
  • Fried milk with cinnamon
  • Wine pairing with a Navarra red reserva.

02:00 p.mTransfer at the client's own expense to Elciego

  • Journey of approximately 70 km through scenic wine country.

04:00 p.m Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Elciego

  • Time to rest before the winery visit.

04:30 p.m Guided tour of a century-old winery

  • Explore both its traditional and modern winemaking areas.
  • Tasting of premium regional wines.

08:00 p.m Dinner at the hotel restaurant

  • Typical Riojan menu:
  • Rioja-style cod
  • Wine-poached pears
  • Wine pairing with barrel-fermented white wine.
DAY 6: ELCIEGO - CUZCURRITA DE RÍO TIRÓN
DAY 6: ELCIEGO - CUZCURRITA DE RÍO TIRÓN

08:00 a.m Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy.

09:00 a.m Visit to the historic center of Elciego

  • Stroll through charming streets full of history.
  • Explore the Church of San Andrés and its underground wine cellars.

10:30 a.m Traditional breadmaking workshop

  • Hands-on experience preparing artisan country-style bread using local techniques.

12:30 p.m Lunch at a typical restaurant in Elciego

• House specialty menu:

  • Rioja-style potatoes
  • Caramelized French toast (torrijas)
  • Wine pairing with a crianza wine from D.O. Rioja.

02:00 p.m Transfer at the client's own expense to Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón

  • Scenic drive of approximately 60 km through vineyards and countryside.

04:00 p.m Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Cuzcurrita

  • Free time to settle in and get ready for the afternoon.

04:30 p.m Guided tour of the Castle of Cuzcurrita

  • Explore this medieval fortress and its historic halls.
  • Hear stories about the noble families who once lived there.

08:00 p.m Dinner at the hotel restaurant

  • Typical Rioja menu:
  • Trout with almonds
  • Vanilla custard
  • Wine pairing with local rosé wine.
DAY 7: CUZCURRITA DE RÍO TIRÓN - PEÑARANDA DE DUERO
 DAY 7: CUZCURRITA DE RÍO TIRÓN - PEÑARANDA DE DUERO

08:00 a.m Breakfast at the hotel

• Full breakfast to begin the day with energy.

09:00 a.m Hiking route along the Tirón River

• Walk through nature and vineyard landscapes.

Panoramic views of the vineyards and surrounding mountains.

10:30 a.m Visit to a traditional pastry workshop

• Learn how local sweets are made.

Tasting of artisanal mantecados.

12:30 p.m Lunch at a restaurant in Cuzcurrita

  • House specialty menu:
  • Garlic rabbit
  • Cheese with quince paste

Wine pairing with white Rioja wine.

02:00 p.m Transfer at the client's own expense to Peñaranda de Duero

• Approximately 90 km drive through the Burgos countryside.

04:00 p.m Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Peñaranda de Duero

• Free time to rest before the afternoon visit.

04:30 p.m Guided tour of the Palace of the Avellaneda

• A splendid example of Renaissance architecture.

Stories about the noble Avellaneda family who once lived there.

08:00 p.m Dinner at the hotel restaurant

  • Traditional menu:
  • Roast suckling lamb (lechazo asado)
  • Almond tart

Wine pairing with a crianza red wine from D.O. Ribera del Duero.

DAY 8: PEÑARANDA DE DUERO - PEÑAFIEL
DAY 8: PEÑARANDA DE DUERO - PEÑAFIEL

08:00 a.m Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the day with energy and Castilian tradition.

09:00 a.m Visit to the oldest pharmacy in Spain

  • Explore this centuries-old space and its collection of traditional remedies used since the 17th century.

10:30 a.m Walk through the Plaza del Coso

  • Discover the popular architecture of this unique square.
  • Learn about its history and its connection to bullfighting.

12:30 p.m Lunch at a typical restaurant in Peñaranda de Duero

  • House specialty menu:
  • Burgos blood sausage with rice
  • Walnut sponge cake
  • Wine pairing with a reserva red wine from D.O. Ribera del Duero.

02:00 p.m Transfer at the client's own expense to Peñafiel

  • Approximate journey of 60 km through vineyards and castles.

03:30 p.m Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Peñafiel

  • Free time to settle in and prepare for the cultural visit.

04:00 p.m Guided tour of the Castle of Peñafiel

  • Iconic monument that houses the Provincial Wine Museum.
  • Includes a tasting of D.O. Ribera del Duero wines in its underground cellars.

06:00 p.m Wine tourism workshop

  • Introduction to the winemaking process.
  • Analysis of the impact of terroir on wine characteristics.

08:00 p.m Dinner at the hotel restaurant

  • Traditional menu:
  • Roast suckling lamb in a wood-fired oven
  • Segovian sponge cake (ponche segoviano)
  • Wine pairing with crianza red wine from D.O. Ribera del Duero.
DAY 9: PEÑAFIEL
DAY 9: PEÑAFIEL

08:00 a.m Breakfast at the hotel

  • Full breakfast to start the final day of the tour with energy.

09:00 a.m Visit to the Castle of Peñafiel

  • Explore its towers, courtyards, and historical halls.
  • Enjoy panoramic views over the Ribera del Duero vineyards while learning about its medieval legacy.

10:30 a.m Visit to a historic underground winery

  • Learn about the evolution of winemaking in Ribera del Duero.
  • Tasting of three representative wine varieties from the region.

12:00 p.m End of the tour

  • Time to say goodbye to the group or continue your journey independently.

Meeting point

Rural accommodation in Borja.
Day 1: Borja
Day 2: Borja, Ariza
Day 3: Ariza, Almazan
Day 4: Almazan, Viana
Day 5: Viana, Elciego
Day 6: Elciego, Cuzcurrita de Rio Tiron
Day 7: Cuzcurrita de Rio Tiron, peñaranda de duero
Day 8: peñaranda de duero, Peñafiel
Day 9: Peñafiel

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


Available accommodations or similar:

Borja – Hotel Ciudad de Borja or Hostal Gabás

Ariza – Quinta de Jalón or Hostal Ciudad Arcóbriga

Almazán – Rincón del Nazareno or Pension Betania

Viana – Hotel Palacio Pujadas or B&B Hotel Logroño

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

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

Peñaranda de Duero – Hotel Señorío de Vélez or Alojamientos Palacete

Peñafiel – Posada Casona de Valbuena or AZZ Peñafiel Las Claras


Available restaurants or similar:

Borja – La Bóveda del Mercado or Restaurante Gabas

Ariza – Restaurante Toños or Restaurante Hortal

Almazán – Restaurante Mateos or Mesón Castilla

Viana – Asador 3 Tinas or Casa Armendáriz Sidrería

Elciego – Taberna 1583

Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón – Asador Aker or Restaurante Casa Guillermo

Peñaranda de Duero – Restaurante Palacete or Bar Chuleta

Peñafiel – El Lagar de San Vicente or Restaurante Curioso or Restaurante Mélida Wines

The route is available from 1 person.

The base price includes all services using your own vehicle.

Insurance. (Consult specific conditions)


RESERVATIONS:


❖ To choose the ideal hotel or service for you and your special occasion from our carefully curated selection, call us at 935 66 66 61 or write to us at booking@thegenuinetravel.com.

❖ Our team will personalize every detail of your reservation according to your preferences so you can enjoy a truly unique experience.

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❖ 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.


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