Tailor-Made Rioja & Ribera del Duero Wine & Bike Experience
A guided cycling journey through two of Spain’s most iconic wine regions, combining La Rioja and Ribera del Duero with premium accommodation, local gastronomy, and carefully designed cycling routes.
This experience takes you through landscapes shaped by centuries of winemaking, where La Rioja and Ribera del Duero preserve some of the oldest wine traditions in the world. Ride through vineyards, historic villages, and river valleys, with expert guides and full support, while discovering exceptional wines, iconic wineries, and the rich culinary heritage of northern Spain.
Your Journey, Expertly Designed
We take care of every detail so you can fully enjoy the experience. Your itinerary is carefully designed around your pace and preferences, with full logistical support, route planning, and insider recommendations at every stage.
If you would like to adjust the itinerary or include additional days, we can tailor the experience to suit your preferences. Your luggage will be transported from hotel to hotel, allowing you to ride freely each day. Along the way, you’ll also benefit from the support of our experienced guides and a support vehicle, ensuring comfort, safety, and a truly seamless experience from start to finish.
Detailed Tour Route
The route crosses two of Spain’s most iconic wine regions, La Rioja and Ribera del Duero, combining vineyard landscapes, medieval villages, river valleys, and historic towns. From the rolling vineyards of La Rioja to the open countryside of Castilla y León, the journey offers a constant variety of scenery, culture, and heritage, including visits to some of the most iconic wineries in Spain and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
The cuisine in La Rioja is rooted in exceptional home-grown produce and deeply traditional flavours. From seasonal vegetables and hearty stews to premium meats, river fish, and iconic local specialities such as Rioja chorizo and morcilla, the region offers a rich and authentic gastronomic identity. After a day of cycling, each stop becomes an opportunity to discover the simplicity and excellence of northern Spain’s culinary heritage.
Itinerary
74 km / 46 miles | 220 m (722 ft)
You will be welcomed at the airport in Madrid on arrival, alternatively we will collect you from your hotel on the morning of day 1. A comfortable ride in our minibus takes us to Burgos, just 4 hours away. Dating back to 884, Burgos rises from the banks of the River Arlanzón and offers stunning examples of Spain’s gothic architecture. We’ll have a good lunch on arrival in Burgos, followed by a tour around the city, including a visit to the cathedral. Departing from Burgos, we drive on to Haro (the so called capital of wine) where many of the wineries are concentrated. Upon arrival, we’ll celebrate with a welcoming drink and handing out the tour documents to prepare for the week’s adventure. Later there’s time for a stroll around the town. Dinner tonight is at the hotel.
74 km / 46 miles | 220 m (722 ft)
Each morning you can count on a hearty breakfast to prepare you for the day’s activity. Following a buffet breakfast, we head off in the minibus to the village of El Ciego where we stop for our first wine visit to the relatively modern (inaugurated in 2006) Marqués de Riscal winery, designed by celebrated architect Frank Gehry. We start our day’s cycling at El Ciego, heading for Laguardia, home to many bodegas and a charmingly picturesque town of walls and ramparts, located on the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains. From Laguardia we cycle back to Haro through countryside abundant with vineyards and along the banks of the river Duero, pausing at delightful villages such as the village of Navarides, Baños de Ebro, San Vicente de Sonsierra, a pretty village overlooked by a castle where we stop for lunch, continuing in the afternoon via La Bastida, with a fortress, to finish the day’s cycling at Haro.
50 km / 31 miles | 277 m (909 ft) Today our day’s activity starts with a visit to one of Haro’s wineries: either Heredia, Muga or Manzanos. Then we start out cycling southwards along the banks of the river Tiron with Ezcaray the day’s final destination, stopping for lunch at Casalareina, so called as this was briefly the home of Queen Juana La Loca (The Mad). Our afternoon’s ride includes a stop at Santo Domingo de la Calzada, which is an important stop along the Camino de Santiago Pilgrim’s trail. We visit the cathedral and hear the curious legend about a young pilgrim and a resuscitated roast chicken !From Santo Domingo de La Calzada we cycle the last 15 miles along the River Oja to reach our charming mountain hotel at the ski resort of Ezcaray. Dinner here is at your expense.
65 km / 41 miles plus transit in minibus.| 390 m (1280 ft)
The town of Ezcaray is well known for its production of woollen products. Our today’s cycling starts with a 10 km ride, climbing (no problem for E-bikers!) to the mountain pass of Puerto de Pradilla, where there are some fine views to be enjoyed including Monte San Lorenzo, part of the Sierra de la Demanda.
We continue with a downhill ride to Pradoluengo and then some climbs to Pineda de la Sierra, where we stop for lunch.
Here as we are moving quite a distance between La Rioja and Ribera del Duero, the final part of the route will be done in our minibus, with driving time estimated at 1 1/2 hours.
Covarrubias is a picturesque and well preserved medieval town with an interesting history — our hotel is a family run enterprise.
55 km / 34 miles | 159 m (522 ft)
This morning we set off in the direction of Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos to visit its unique monastery, famous for its Gregorian chants sung superbly by monks.
Feeling quite relaxed we can continue on to Desfiladero de Yecla, a natural wonder, and Caleruega, charming pueblo.
Next we’ll bicycle to Peñaranda de Duero and stop at the Posada (Inn), overlooking the main square and castle of the town. The inn is very pleasant and comfortable, you’ll feel right at home, and they’ve also got great food.
A small, peaceful village, we’ll explore a bit or just hang out before dinner.
Before we leave this morning, we can take some time to visit a palace belonging to the Zúñiga and Avellaneda families. Peñaranda is also home to one of the oldest pharmacies in Spain, having been in the same family for eight generations!
We’ll make a quick trip and then hop in the minibus to go to La Vid for a tour of one of the oldest wineries in the region.
70 km / 43 miles | mostly flat
Cycling along the meadows on the banks of the River Duero, our route takes us through beautiful and abundant vineyards past charming villages like Pesquera. We’ll have lunch and in Tudela board the minibus for the last stage of the trip to Valladolid, the capital city of Castile and León. There are many museums and churches, with just 320,000 inhabitants it has a bustling city feel with lots of bars and restaurants, too. We’ll have a rest and enjoy free time for shopping or visiting the many sights of the city. Dinner is at a lovely, traditional restaurant in the city center.
We leave early today, as there’s still much to see! The journey in the minibus is about 3 hours, but we’ll stop for lunch along the way and there’s a possibility of including a visit to the city of Segovia, too. Segovia is a city rich in history nestled in the lush mountains north of Madrid, dating back to Celtiberian times with an authentic Roman aqueduct and many other monuments and things to explore. Once we’ve filled our lungs with the precious fresh pine-scented air, we’ll head back to Madrid. Back in Madrid, your last evening is free to celebrate your accomplishment however you choose – we’ve got some great recommendations and can help you make reservations in a restaurant worthy of the occasion.
Congratulations on your week’s feat, well done!
If you want us to arrange for a longer stay in Madrid do not hesitate to contact us about this.
We offer the best rated Madrid City Tours. And of Madrid’s surroundings (Segovia, Toledo, Aranjuez and the wine region of Madrid) as optional DAY TOURS. This would be a very beautiful way of wrapping-up your bike tour in Spain.
Getting to Madrid (Departure Point)
Your trip begins in Madrid, the capital of Spain.
The most convenient airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), which offers excellent international and domestic connections.
Madrid is very well connected by high-speed train (AVE), making it easy to reach from other major cities: Barcelona, Valencia, Seville
We recommend arriving the day before departure to allow time to settle in and explore the city. The exact meeting point and final trip details will be shared after your request.
How to book this tour
We require a deposit of 10% of the tour price per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before departure.
Included
- 7 nights accommodation in high standard hotels and Paradores Nacionales. The hotels mentioned in “itinerary”are hotel examples of 4 – 5 star hotels.
- Daily luggage transport between hotels
- Two transfers from and to Madrid ate the beginning and at the end of the tour
- Reinforced continental breakfasts, buffet breakfasts in 4-star hotels and Paradores
- 7 x sitting lunches with traditional Spanish set menu, including drinks
- All dinners. No drinks included.
- Bilingual tour guide / local expert, speaking Spanish, English, French and German (on request only)
- Support vehicle, driver providing full technical support
- Minibus or similar
- Snacks and beverages along the ride
- The visits to the mentioned wineries
- Hundreds of photos to browse through when you’ve finished the tour (we’ll be documenting everything from the moment we start the ride)
- All applicable taxes
Not Included
- Travel to Spain and transportation to the tour start point.
- All lunches and dinners not mentioned above and any personal expenses
- Any transfers not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Rental bicycles
- Support van for personal transport
– please request a quote. - Tips and any personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “Included”
Accomodation
Carefully selected to ensure comfort, quality, and a relaxing and unforgettable journey.
Accommodation is carefully selected, combining elegant 4–5-star hotels, historic properties, and charming boutique guesthouses along the tour. Each stay offers comfort, character, and a genuine connection to the landscapes and heritage of Spain.
As an example, you may stay at properties such as the Parador de La Granja, a beautifully restored royal residence set near the gardens of La Granja de San Ildefonso.
Check available options
Departures & Prices
Choose the option that best fits your schedule and start planning your cycling journey.
Prices are per person in a double room for 2027
Departure daily from May 1st to November 15th. For flexible dates, please contact us.
2027
PREMIUM Accomodation
May – Nov
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3450€
Supplements on request
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+625€ Single Supplement
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Trek eBike, Road bike or 27-speed hybrid
Below you’ll find essential information about our bike rental options.
Hybrid bike 27 gears
+150€
Trek E-Bike
+290€
Road bike
+220€
+50€
New helmet in all sizes
+20€
Rear pannier
(12kg | 26lbs cap. each)
Front handlebar bag included when possible (not available on e-bikes)
BIKES
We offer a carefully selected range of bicycles to suit different riding styles and preferences.
Each bike is well-maintained and ready to ensure an unforgettable journey.
Merida Crossway Hybride Bike 27 Gears
Aluminium frame, front suspension, 27-speed (triple crankset)
Sizes Available: S, M, L (similar in XL)
Trek Road Bike
Carbon frame, Shimano 105 components
Sizes Available: 54
Orbea Road Bike
Aluminium frame, Shimano 105 components
Sizes Available: 54
Trek e-bike Verve 4 Plus
Aluminium frame, front suspension, 9-speed, disc brakes, electric assist.
Sizes Available: S, M, L, XL