Private Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a welcoming dinner in a Michelin Star restaurant upon arrival to Segovia.
- Get to know the local specialties of Ribera del Duero with tasting and pairing at the local wineries and enjoy a stay in a wonderfully renovated Abbey turned into a hotel.
- While in the center of Salamanca, visit the Plaza Mayor before moving on to the Cathedrals and one of the oldest Universities in Europe.
- Dine in some of the most famous restaurants in spain including the Meson de Candido in Segovia, savoring all of the unique flavors of the regional cuisines.
- See the most important places in Madrid such as Plaza Espana, Royal Palace and the historical Habsburg city center.
Tour Overview
A can’t miss for foodies, wine connoisseurs, and history buffs, Yampu Tour Consultant’s Taste of Spain; Pairing Wine, History, & Luxury suggested itinerary will awaken sleepy tastebuds while venturing through the wine regions of central Spain.
Beginning in the city of Segovia, the tour introduces travelers to Spain’s León region for an in-depth history of the country and a delicious welcome to the local cuisine.
Moving further inland, the tour continues to the famed wine region of Ribera del Duero where travelers will taste the unique tempranillo wines of the local vineyards.
Before returning to Madrid, travelers will visit one of the most beautiful renaissance cities in Europe to walk the famous plaza, witness the ornate cathedrals, and taste regional wines paired with local delicacies.
Inclusions
Exclusions
International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services and other personal items or services not mentioned.
Package Price: From £$ 11799
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
International Flight to Spain
Overnight International Flight to Madrid, the Capital of Spain.
Overnight International Flight to Madrid, the Capital of Spain.
Madrid - Segovia
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Upon arrival to Madrid, you will be met at the airport by a Yampu representative. Making sure to save room for curiosity when you return to the city later on in your trip, you will enjoy a brief panoramic tour of Madrid before transferring to Segovia (100km / 63 miles, approx. 1.5 hours). Segovia is very well known for its Aqueduct, Palace & Cathedral, and its famous "cochinillo" or suckling pig. Then, you will have an organized dinner in a Michelin Star restaurant to celebrate your arrival. Return to the hotel and overnight. ...read less
Segovia - Ribera del Duero
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Today, you will visit the most relevant places in Segovia: The Alcazar, Cathedral, and Aqueduct. Afterwards, you will have a traditional meal in the most famous restaurant in Segovia, the Meson de Candido. Continuing this trip, you will drive toward the wine region: Ribera del Duero (100km / 63 miles, approx. 1.5 hours).
Upon arrival to Ribera del Duero Region, start with a winery visit where you will learn about the property and the wine making process while tasting and pairing. This tour will be made in 4x4 driving through the property where you will get to know the local specialty and enjoy your stay in a wonderful Abbey turned into a hotel. You will have some free time to relax and take in the grounds before you have an organized dinner in the Abbe at the Refectory (1 Michelin Star Restaurant) with the property's own wine.
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Ribera del Duero - Salamanca
This morning, you will have a visit to another winery to compare the different property's wines and methods of production. Afterwards, you will continue with your next restaurant for lunch before continuing your trip towards Salamanca for the evening (150km / 93 miles, approx. 2 hours). After checking in, enjoy some time to relax before an organized dinner at the hotel which uses their own grown organic products for a memorable meal.
This morning, you will have a visit to another winery to compare the different property's wines and methods of production. Afterwards, you will continue with your next restaurant for lunch before continuing your trip towards Salamanca for the evening (150km / 93 miles, approx. 2 hours). After checking in, enjoy some time to relax before an organized dinner at the hotel which uses their own grown organic products for a memorable meal.
Salamanca City Tour
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Today, you will head towards the center of Salamanca to visit the city, starting in the Plaza Mayor before moving on to the Cathedrals and the University. Later on, you will enjoy a delicious lunch with prime meat cuts and local wines that will be paired with the local delicacy, Spanish ham: Jamon de Guijuelo.
After lunch, you will be transferred to Madrid, driving through the Sierra de Guadarrama and enjoying the lush, green view (250km / 155 miles, approx. 2.5 hours). Upon arrival, check in to the hotel with some time to freshen up. You will then have a walking city tour of Madrid, exploring all that it has to offer and its history. On this walking tour, you will have the chance to see the most important places in Madrid such as Plaza Espana, Royal Palace and the historical Habsburg city center followed by an organized dinner.
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Madrid Cultural Tour
Today you will start walking down the Gran Via street, where you will see many relevant buildings and walk through the Castellana street all the way to the Prado Museum. There you will be exploring the paintings and understand the origins of this famous museum. Return to the hotel for some time at leisure and to explore the city on your own. Don’t forget to ask for some directions of what to do to your local expert!
Today you will start walking down the Gran Via street, where you will see many relevant buildings and walk through the Castellana street all the way to the Prado Museum. There you will be exploring the paintings and understand the origins of this famous museum. Return to the hotel for some time at leisure and to explore the city on your own. Don’t forget to ask for some directions of what to do to your local expert!
International Flight Home
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Madrid, Spain
Segovia, Spain
Ribera del Duero, Spain
Salamanca, Spain
Places You'll See
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Madrid
The Capital of Spain, Madrid is known for its beautiful architecture filled with rich history, world class art galleries, top of the line culinary experiences, and nightlife that never quits. Visitors can take in the core sites such as the bustling plaza known as Puerta del Sol, the Catedral de la Almudena and the Royal Palace of Madrid. As the night begins, choose from hundreds of dining options and even more bars and lounges to explore the city into the early morning.
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Segovia
Located in the León region, the historic city of Segovia retains the spirit of old Spain. Settled by Celts and later ruled by the ancient Romans, Segovia’s rich history is prevalent in its mix of architecture. Visitors will feel as if they are in a storybook with its medieval walls, Romanesque churches, former royal palace, and a Gothic cathedral. A can’t miss while in Segovia is the famed Roman aqueduct, one of the most spectacular legacies of the Roman Empire in the country.
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Ribera del Duero
Serving as one of the most important wine regions in Spain, Ribera del Duero’s famed reputation is due to the high-quality red wines that it produces. Majorly from Tempranillo grapes, Ribera del Duero’s wines are renowned throughout the wine world. Thanks to the mix of soils, dry yet warm terrain, and elevation, the optimal ripening conditions have provided the region’s wineries with hundreds of years in experience.
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Salamanca
Home to Europe’s third oldest university, Salamanca has a rich history and is considered one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in the continent. Thousands of students from around the globe flock to Salamanca to learn Spanish in the purest form. Visitors can take in the beautiful sandstone architecture while shopping the many boutiques of Plaza Mayor, walk the Romanesque bridge of Puente Romano de Salamanca, and view the entire city from the tower of the Salamanca Cathedral. Being located in central Spain, foodies will enjoy the fantastic cheeses, cured meats, and wild game while taking a break from the famed coastal cuisines.
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5 Star Properties
Segovia : Convento de los Capuchinos
Convento de los Capuchinos
Segovia , SPAIN
The largest estate in the historical quarter of Segovia, boasting a 400-year-old history and tradition blend with minimalistic lines and new architectural trends and design to create one of the Castilla’s most unique and exclusive spaces. In one of Segovia’s most privileged areas, Eurostars Hotel has converted the old Oblatas Convent to open the city’s first five-star hotel, an establishment which promises to be one of the city’s new gems. Austerity transformed into luxury.
Located in the noble heart of Segovia and enjoying sweeping views of the Eresma Valley and its boulevard, the Eurostars Convento Capuchinos is home to 62 luxury rooms, a gourmet restaurant, a spa with jetted pool, sauna, Turkish bath and relaxation area, meeting rooms and a spacious garden area. The original building consisted of a church, a convent and the founders’ residence. The church has been converted into a gourmet restaurant, and the other two areas house the rooms and the hotel’s common services. The hotel has received a complete interior transformation, but its exterior remains unchanged. The former orchard is now a wonderful garden with broad terraces and magnificent views.
Ribera del Duero Hotel : Abadia Retuerta, Le Domaine
Abadia Retuerta, Le Domaine
Ribera del Duero Hotel , SPAIN
Abadia Retuerta is a mute witness to history and a place where the land and the vine come together. The duty of our Duero Valley winery is to respect and preserve the legacy we have inherited in one of the top wine regions of Spain, our surroundings, the monastery and its wines. To return what we can to the earth, enhancing and increasing what we have so generously been given. Our wines, made from a careful selection of the best grapes in our vineyards, are a bold commitment to terroir wines.
Hacienda Zorita
Salamanca , SPAIN
Hacienda Zorita fleshed out as the most charismatic Wine Hotel in Spain. La Casa Grande holds 17 double rooms with views to the Tormes river. Each room combine the hacienda’s heritage and the understated elegance and simplicity in design with one of the finest collections of Dominican religious art.
The Haciendas Club invites us to appreciate the amours of life in a magic setting. Get to know our wines better and the secrets within them and discover our handmade rum produced for our members and guests exclusively. Welcome to our wine and spirit world by Hacienda Zorita!
Our newly opened restaurant Warehouse at The Organic Farm offers you top quality meat from our meadows, with our specialty ‘Buffala de Campagna’ – equivalent to Kobe in Salamanca. Our Organic Farm is also home to the only balsamic vinegar cellar in Spain that follows the old tradition and an impressive dry house with over 7000 Iberian Pata Negra acorn-fed hams, all that surrounded by an idyllic field full of holm-oaks, cork and olive trees and vineyards.
The Principal
Madrid , SPAIN
The Principal Madrid Hotel is much more than a luxurious modern boutique hotel. Its prime location in the heart of Madrid, its exclusive entrance, its 76 elegantly appointed rooms, the stunning Terraza (rooftop terrace,7th ?oor) with what may be the best views in Madrid, and its Atico (penthouse, 6th ?oor) where avant-garde haute cuisine meets classic cocktails in a space with the best music are reasons enough not to miss the opportunity of discovering this renovated building, now one of the capital’s must-see sights.
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Andy
Traveled February, 2012
I have had another fantastic trip
I have had another fantastic trip and am glad I chose to spend the whole 2 weeks in Panama rather than combine with another country as there is so much to see and do there. It is difficult to pick out the high points: the canal crossing was an ambition fulfilled; I had been a little apprehensive about San Blas but for no reason the cabins over the sea were amazing, Boquete was cool and the bird life wonderful. Tranquilo Bay in Bocas was exactly the right choice for me. The whole team was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable; they made my stay a real treat. I have so many photos I shall spend the next weeks sorting them! I didn’t get to see much of the Carnival but was treated to two firework displays from the view from my hotel window each night I am a big fireworks fan. I think this is the 6th trip I have taken with Yampu/Kontiki and so far they have all been wonderful. Thanks for organizing this one for me.
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