Madrid Wine Tours

9AM- Your elegant driver and luxurious Mercedes will arrive to your hotel in Madrid to pick you up and you’ll head southwest for an hour’s journey to Bargas, stopping in an absolutely lovely wine estate for a VIP tour.

10AM -Arrive to a boutique estate such as the prestigious Finca Loranque winery, where the famous flying winemaker Telmo Rodriguez (also known as the “George Clooney” of the Spanish wine world) is one of the consultant winemakers. The cellar is located in a pretty, 18th century farmhouse and the vineyards are very picturesque. You’ll receive a special private tour, visiting the vines and learning all about the native and imported varietals here. Finca Loranque use the Spanish noble Tempranillo grape as well as Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. You’ll tour the barrel cellar and taste wine right out of the barrique. A full tasting of their wines will conclude the visit, accompanied by some delicious (and local) Manchego cheese- enjoy!

11:45AM- You’ll visit the stunning town of Toledo next, only a few minutes drive from the wine estate, and your own private guide will take you on a walking tour of the city’s most spectacular monuments. Jews, Moors and Christians lived for centuries side by side during the “Convivencia” and each of these groups left their mark on Toledo both architecturally and gastronomically. You´ll explore the magnificent Cathedral and its art gallery (featuring paintings by El Greco, Titian, Van Dyck and Goya ); walk along the narrow cobbletoned streets taking in the Moorish Puerta del Sol and the Mudéjar Synagogue, built in the 14th century by Samuel Ha-Leví (the Jewish treasurer under Pedro the Cruel); and the tiny, perfect 12th century Iglesia de Santo Tomé. Your guide will drop you off at your next port of call- lunch!

2:30PM An ultra gourmet lunch awaits at the upscale Adolfo´s restaurant. You have a phenomenal tasting menu in store that will include dishes such as Terrina de higado de pato con jugo de arbequina y reducción de Pedro Ximenez (foie terrine with an arbequina olive oil sauce and reduction of Sherry wine); Carpaccio de atún con vinagreta de mango y pistacho verde (Tuna carpaccio with a mango and green pistachio vinaigrette); Crema de calabaza, langostinos y su crujiente (pumpkin soup with langoustines); Salteado de setas de temporada (sautéed wild mushrooms); and Lomo de ciervo con reducción de Syrah (venison in a Syrah wine reduction). Desserts might be their famous mango sorbet, almond bizcocho with a dollop of homemade mint ice-cream or the traditional “Torrija” served with coconut soup.

5-6:15PM After a simply fabulous day of wine tasting, sightseeing and gourmet dining, your driver will transfer you back to Madrid and drop you back to your hotel. And this concludes your fascinating tour of La Mancha and Toledo.

Included in the Price:

• Luxury Transportation with English speaking Chauffeur (Mercedes) for the full day excursion to La Mancha and Toledo
• 1 VIP Winery Visit to prestigious estate
• Superb lunch with wines
• Private Guided Walking Tour of Toledo
• 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:

• Our tours are all chauffeured, VIP and with luxury transport- please observe ballpark pricing above.
• inal price depends on selection of specific suppliers, and if an accompanying guide joins you with the driver or if tour is with driver only.
• Feel free to 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 Madrid Wine Tours:

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