Albarino Wine Region and Baiona Coastal Village Tour from Vigo or Baiona

 
 
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20170309112531_WP_20150914_10_38_42_Pro.jpg Emilio explaining to us about the different grapes in the vineyard
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Half Day (Duration: 5h-6h. approx.)

Vigo

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Wine tour from Vigo or Baiona to the O Rosal valley sub-zone of the D.O. Rias Baixas, the Albarino wine region and then continue along the coast to Baiona.
 
Highlights
 
  • Private Chauffeur for the duration of the tour
  • Perfect for couples and small groups looking for a more personalized experience
  • Exclusive VIP  winery and vineyard tour in the D.O. Rias Baixas Albarino wine region
  • Coastal views along scenic roads
  • Walk around the seaside, historic resort town of Baiona
  • An excellent option when at the port of Vigo for the day
 
 

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General Overview


Country: Spain
Region: Galicia
City: Vigo, Baiona
Duration: Half Day (Duration: 5h-6h. approx.)
Type: Private Half Day Tours, Private Full Day Tours
Theme: Food & Wine Tours
Group Size: 1 - 16 People
Price from: On Request Best Rate€
 

Introduction

We will start off by visiting the O Rosal valley a sub-zone of the D.O. Rias Baixas. Here they make fabulous Albariño wine as well as the local Rosal wines which are a blend of different local grape varieties including Albariño. As well we will try the new Caiño monovarietal wine which is getting rave reviews! We will take a detailed tour of one of the most important wineries in the area and try the difference between the 2 or 3 types of wines they make in this region.

Then we will follow along part of the rocky, Galician southern coastline stopping to visit the quaint seaside village of Baiona for a walk around the village with an important historical past since the first word of the discovery of the Americas came into the bay on La Pinta en 1493. Then we will return to Vigo or stay in Baiona.

This tour can be done private or join a small group (4 people min. to 16 people max.) when available on certain dates.

A day packed full of contrast walking, exploring, and tasting the local wines in the Albarino wine region!

Day by day itinerary

DAY 1:
VIGO OR BAIONA - O ROSAL VALLEY ALBARINO WINE COUTRY - BAIONA - VIGO

  • Your private English-speaking driver and food & wine *guide will pick you up at your hotel, cruise port, airport, or train station.
  • First, we start off by driving by road down to the O Rosal valley, part of the Albarino wine region famous for it´s Abariño white wines.
  • We will enjoy a guided tour of one of the top Albarino wineries... Bodegas Terras Gauda in the area as well as a tasting of their fine wines.
  • Then we will make our way to the Southernmost point of Galicia´s Lower Rias Baixas, where we will then follow up the picturesque coastline stopping at the pretty village of Baiona.
  • Here we will visit the Castle of Monterreal which is now a fabulous Parador hotel and offers amazing views of the coast. This village is also a very important yachting port and also witnessed the arrival of the Caraval Pinta bringing the word back to Europe of the discovery of the Americas in 1493.
  • You have some time on your own to walk around the Old Town streets or the maritime walk of the Parador.
  • Continuing up the coast we will arrive back in Vigo.
  • Your Driver and Guide will drop you off back at your hotel, cruise ship, train station or airport and say the final goodbye.
  • If you like you can add on an optional traditional seafood lunch at the port of Vigo before you go back on the ship which is right walking distance away from the terminal.


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Included

  • Transportation in Sedan Car (eg. Mercedes E-Class or similar sedan) for 1 to 2 People, Minivan (eg. Mercedes Benz Viano or similar van) for 3 to 7 People. Larger groups will be in Minibus (Mercedes Sprinter or similar minibus) 8 to 16 seater Fully equipped buses.
  • English-Speaking Driver in Sedan Car and Minivan, Spanish-Speaking for Minibuses but we included our English-Speaking Guide in groups of 8 or more people.
  • *Optional Food & Wine Accompanying guide specializing in the food and wines of Galicia. (*For groups of 8+ People food & wine guides are always included in the tour based on Minibus)
  • (L): Lunch, *Optional Seafood lunch on the port of Vigo with 3-course meal and wines
  • VIP winery tour and tasting of 2-3 different wines
  • Local Taxes

Excluded

  • Tip and Gratuities to Driver and Guide (*Not mandatory but given)
  • Transfers not specified in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary
  • Beverages not specified in selected meals
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Personal & Travel Insurance

Pick up

  • Vigo city centre hotels or apartment pick ups
  • Vigo Cruise Ship port pick ups right at your cruise ship
  • Vigo Airport
  • Vigo Train Station
  • Other pick up locations available on request from surrounding towns of Vigo.

Drop off

  • Vigo city centre hotels or apartment pick ups
  • Vigo Cruise Ship port pick ups right at your cruise ship
  • Vigo Train Station
  • Vigo Airport
  • Other pick up locations available on request from surrounding towns of Vigo.

Cancellation policy

  • Up to 48 hrs before: Fully Refundable
  • Under 48 hrs : 100% Non-Refundable

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