Seville Wine Tours Weekend

Arrive to Seville’s train station or airport and your private chauffeur and luxury Mercedes will be waiting. Head first to your historic, pretty hotel to drop off your luggage and rendezvous with your art guide in the lobby of the hotel. Your driver will drop you and your guide off at the gorgeous Cathedral where you will enjoy an entertaining visit full of anecdotes. Ask your guide about the hanging crocodile! From the cathedral (called “La Giralda”) you’ll enjoy a guided visit to the Reales Alcazares, just next door. This beautiful property with extensive gardens, houses the wonderful 9th century Moorish Palaces built for the Emir, Abderraman II. You’ll see intricately carved arches, hand painted tiles with Arabic calligraphy and spectacular gardens. Breathe in the jasmine and orange blossoms!

Next up is a visit to the enchanting Casa de Pilatos, one of Seville's finest palaces built by The First Marquis of Tarifa in the late 1400's, to resemble Pontius Pilate's residence in Jerusalem. The palace is owned now by the Duke of Medinaceli and is the most beautiful private residence in Seville, which is luckily open to the public. You'll see beautiful Roman busts, an interesting fusion of Renaissance and Mudejar architectural styles and a collection of family paintings including ones of Barbera de Braganza who once lived there. At sunset, your guide will take you to your private horse drawn carriage where you can sit back and relax and admire Seville from up high.

Tonight you will have a welcome dinner at the quaint Taberna del Alabardero. A chef’s tasting menu paired with excellent Spanish wines (a white wine from Galicia´s Rias Baixas and a stunning red wine from the Canary islands!) will be waiting for you. Enjoy, and welcome to beautiful Seville!

Overnight:

5* Luxury Hotel, Seville

Meals Included in Price:

Welcome dinner paired with wines, Bottle of Spanish wine in room

Transfers:

Seville airport/train- hotel- Touring transfers

Today you will head to the wine country for a convivial day of wine tasting and gourmet dining. Your driver will take you about an hour south to the ancient town of Jerez de la Frontera. Similar to Oporto, where the port lodges are right in the city, while the vineyards are in the countryside, Jerez has numerous “Bodegas” right in the historic center. The wine appellation is Jerez/ Xérèz/ Sherry y Manzanilla de Sanlúcar- the longest name of any wine region in Spain! Begin your day with a VIP visit to a top cellar such as Lustau. Founded in 1896, Lustau has one of the most beautiful bodegas in Jerez. You´ll taste some of their best wines such as Puerto Fino, Reserva los Arcos Amontillado and the outrageously good Emperatriz Eugenia Oloroso.

Carry on to your second winery of the day, Sandeman. Your host Pilar is the most knowledgeable and charming wine professional we work with in Jerez and you will enjoy a VIP tour of the historic cellar followed by a special tasting of rare wines and brandies. This is an exceptional tour and if you are not already a Sherry lover before the tour, you will be a Sherry convert by the end! After a full morning of wine tasting and merriment, you will be famished and we will have a fantastic lunch waiting for you at la Mesa Redonda, our top restaurant choice in Jerez. Chef José Romero Valdespino is known for his love of cooking with the wines of Jerez and you will enjoy a special chef’s menu created just for you based on your preferences. Seafood is his strong point and he uses many ancient Jerez recipes rooted in Arabic tradition (Jerez was under Moorish domination from the 8th century AD for 500 years).

After a fantastic lunch, stretch your legs and take a walk around the historic quarter of Jerez. For such a small town, Jerez has quite a few places of interest including the Moorish Alcazar, the lovely Cathedral, the Flamenco museum, the Andalusian Horse Foundation, and a wine museum. Enjoy some free time and at your leisure return to Seville. Tonight is yours to dine on your own. You could go for tapas in the authentic Triana neighborhood, or in the prettier (but more touristy) Santa Cruz quarter. For a more fine dining experience you could try Egaña Oriza. Seville is at its most romantic at night and we suggest an after dinner stroll around the cathedral, with its dramatic lighting.

Overnight:

5* Luxury Hotel, Seville

Meals Included in Price:

Full breakfast, Lunch paired with wines, 2 VIP winery visits and Tastings

Transfers:

Seville – Jerez de la Frontera- Seville

This morning your driver will take you to the airport or Ave train station to drop you off for your departure. We hope you have had a marvellous time on this wine tasting weekend in Seville and Jerez and we look forward to seeing you again!

Meals Included in Price:

Full breakfast

Transfers:

Seville hotel- airport/train station

What's Included:

• Accommodation for 2 nights in Luxury 5* Hotel
• 2 Full breakfasts
• Private Airport Transfers and all transfers as per the itinerary by luxury Mercedes E and English speaking chauffeur
• Bottle of Spanish wine in your room upon arrival
• 1 Traditional lunch with various courses and ultra high quality wines
• 2 Professional and VIP Wine Tasting Presentations with Winemakers/Owners/top staff in Sherry Country (Jerez)
• Tastings of Rare Wines and Personalized Wine Sheets
• 1 Welcome Dinner in Seville, paired with wines
• 1 keepsake itinerary with maps and ample information on Spain, food and wine, and all locations visited
• 1 Book on Spanish Wines
• Gourmet Gift
• All Local Taxes

What's Not Included:

• Flights
• Meals and Drinks not Specified
• Personal Expenses such as Telephone, Minibar, etc
• Tips and Gratuities (Guides, Restaurants, etc)
• Travel Insurance (Strongly recommended)
• Cancellation Insurance

Prices:

This is a SAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY. Please note that our chauffeured luxury tours have the following starting prices:

• Final price depends on chosen style of accommodation and dining. Please contact us with your group size (minimum 2 guests, no maximum group size), travel dates and preferences and we will send you custom pricing.
• Discounts available for larger groups
• Please note that our tours are available upon demand for PRIVATE GROUPS and are not scheduled tours for mixed groups.

More Information on Luxury Seville Wine Tours Weekend:

If you are interested in this package, contact us today for more information. This tour can also be adapted for bigger groups with a substantial discount. All of our tours are available year round upon request for your private group of minimum 2 people. If you would like us to customize a luxury gourmet tour for you, contact us with your requirements, and we can send you a free itinerary and quote with no obligations. We organize cooking packages and wine tours from 1 day, to weekends to longer food and wine discoveries throughout Italy, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.

Email us at: info@cellartours.com