#MAGICALTOWNS-GRAND MAGICAL WINE ROUTE

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.m – Transfer 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.