Castilla y Leon - April 10-16

  • Join us on our first enological, gastro, and cultural trip to Castilla y Leon - April 10 - April 15 Discover the heart of Spain on an unforgettable 6-day / 6-night journey through Castilla y León, a region where world-class wines, medieval history, and vibrant culture come together. 
  • This trip is organized and accompanied by a local expert, specialized in wine and cultural tours of Castilla y León, who will guide the group throughout the journey alongside me, ensuring that every visit, tasting, and cultural experience is immersive and authentic.
  • Beginning in Madrid and winding through Valladolid, Burgos, Toro, León, Ponferrada, and Segovia, this curated experience blends exceptional enotourism with the rich architectural and gastronomic heritage of Spain’s largest wine region.
  • You’ll enjoy exclusive visits and tastings at three remarkable wineries—José Pariente in Rueda, Diez Gómez in Toro, and Valle del Recunco in Bierzo—alongside guided tours of cathedrals, castles, monasteries, and UNESCO sites. This is a journey designed for travelers who want to experience the true essence of Castilla y León, one glass and one landmark at a time.
  • Price for this trip is EUR 2,100.00. Trip includes transfers to and from the airport, accommodations in 4-star centric hotels, lunch and wine during lunch, entrance fee to historic sites, and entries to wineries. Not included: flights in and out of Madrid, dinners and incidentals.
  • Limited seats available. We’ll close the reservations the end of January to secure accommodations and reservations in throughout the trip.
  • To reserve 50% will be required and the balance payable 30 days prior to start of trip. 
  • Reservations through Rafael@crescent.wine

ITINERARY

Day 1 — Friday, April 10

 Arrival in Madrid Arrive in Spain’s capital and after checking in to your hotel enjoy lunch at the lively Mercado de San Miguel or at Casa Botín, the world’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Afternoon free to settle in and explore.

Day 2 — Saturday, April 11 

Early departure to Valladolid and onward to José Pariente for a private vineyard and winery tour. Enjoy a specially curated lunch paired with three of their iconic wines. Free time in Valladolid in the afternoon. Valladolid Highlights: Walk over the place where Columbus died. Visit the house where Miguel de Cervantes lived. Walk the streets where Juan Gines de Sepulveda heatedly debated with Bartolome de las Casas whether the indigenous people from the Americas had soul and could be evangelized or could be enslaved. Not to mention incredible food and typical dishes like Lechazo. 

Day 3 — Sunday, April 12 

Travel to Burgos to visit its historic monastery and the magnificent Burgos Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the medieval streets and enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant offering classic regional cuisine. This is the land of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, aka El Cid. Vivar is a small town near Burgos, so this place is filled with history and fables of this historic hero and anti-hero. We’ll visit iconic places, but we’ll leave time to visit other places like the Arco de Santa Maria and stroll around the old town. We’ll go back to Valladolid and spend our last night there.

Day 4 — Monday, April 13 

Continue to Toro to explore the Alcazar of Toro, Colegiata de Santa María, the old bull ring, and an ancient underground winery in the historic center. Then enjoy a visit to Diez Gómez, including a vineyard tour and a typical Toro-style lunch accompanied by wines and signature cocktails crafted by Óscar Díez. Evening arrival in León.  Discover where the name of Toro comes from and walk on the place where Americo Vespucci received the Spanish nationality. Discover also why the wines from Toro crossed the Atlantic in the discovery trip of Christopher Columbus. 

Day 5 — Tuesday, April 14 

Begin the day in León, exploring its magnificent Gothic cathedral, famed for its soaring architecture and luminous stained-glass windows, followed by a stroll through the historic Barrio Húmedo, where centuries of history unfold in its lively old quarter. From León, travel west to Ponferrada to visit the imposing Templar Castle, a powerful symbol of medieval Spain and the Camino de Santiago. The day concludes with a relaxed lunch crafted by a Basque-trained chef, thoughtfully paired with wines from Valle del Recunco, with an intimate guided tasting led by David Arias, founder of the winery, offering firsthand insight into the wines and their unique Bierzo terroir. 

Day 6 — Wednesday, April 15

Back to Madrid with a stop in Segovia. Travel south from León toward Madrid, with a memorable stop in Segovia, home to some of Spain’s most iconic landmarks. Visit the fairytale-like Alcázar, the impressive Gothic Cathedral, and the remarkably preserved Roman Aqueduct, a testament to ancient engineering. Enjoy a traditional Segovian lunch featuring cochinillo, roasted to perfection, before continuing on to Madrid, where the journey concludes ahead of your return flight the following day.