VERANO
EN PLENO VERANO – on midsummer’s day – is the perfect opportunity to see the land come alive again after last year’s harvest and sample the vibrant, fresh and fruity young wines as well as the matured crianzas and reservas of older vintage.
Family bodegas, local village cooperatives and wineries of excellence exporting across the globe all feature on this tour, and the route takes in the varied terroir of three separate wine appellations producing extraordinary red, white and rosado wines.
Points of cultural interest include a visit to a beautiful 11th century monastery with exquisite romanesque carvings and a lovely century-old cypress tree in the cloister, and the chance to explore a fascinating wine museum inside a formidable 10th century hilltop castle.
We will also have the time for relaxed guided walks around charming villages and sites of natural beauty, taking advantage of the warm, lengthening days and spectacular scenery.
VERANO
Limited places are available on EN PLENO VERANO and are priced at £1,250* per person for the 5-day tour in a shared or double room for 4 nights.
Group sizes are small with a maximum of 7 people, and discounts are available for group bookings.
The tour price covers all accommodation in charming hotels sited in historic locations, wine bodega visits, cultural visits, generous meals accompanied by wine, tutored wine-tasting sessions, transport during the tour, including transfer to and from the wine regions from Madrid Barajas Airport (excluding flights or onward travel), and the fully supervised guiding service of your tour host, Don Federico.
* There is an option for single occupancy with a supplement of £200.
Frequently asked questions
What is meant by shared or double room?
Prices for the tour include all accommodation and are quoted per person based on sharing twin or double rooms for the duration of the trip. It is essential to advise us at the time of booking which tour guests will be sharing and whether twin beds or a double bed is preferred.
Single occupancy of a double room is also available subject to a supplement.
Are there any mobility requirements?
The nature of La Ruta Don Federico involves visits to authentic, rustic wineries, walking through vineyards on uneven soil and descending steps into centuries-old subterranean cellars, as well as stops at sights of natural beauty which require reasonably good mobility to fully enjoy the experience. As such, the tours are not suitable for wheelchair users or those with restricted mobility. If in doubt, please contact us for advice prior to making a reservation.
What are the group sizes?
La Ruta de Don Federico offers a highly-personalised, high-quality authentic wine experience, with groups of a maximum of 7 guests.
What luggage may I bring?
For reasons of space in the touring vehicle and time efficiency upon arrival at Madrid Airport guests are restricted to one standard 15kg cabin bag or case of 56x45x25cm plus a small bag for personal items and camera etc (please check your airline restrictions).
Do I need travel insurance?
Every care will be taken to ensure your comfort and safety and a welcome briefing will provide advice on safe conduct during visits in natural and agricultural terrain. However, it is a condition of your booking that you have valid and adequate travel insurance prior to and throughout your tour. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday and loss of holiday monies through cancellation and curtailment of the holiday for insurable reasons.
Can you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?
La Ruta de Don Federico organises tours primarily in Castile and León, where meat such as lamb, pork, ham and beef are specialities of the region. However, a wide range of gastronomy is offered during the wine experiences including fish and vegetarian options, and other special dietary requirements can be catered for if you advise us at the time of booking.
What flight times should I book?
There is a degree of flexibility on pick up and drop off times as tour guests may arrive from different departure points. In general you should arrive at Madrid Airport between 12–4pm on the day of arrival and fly after 4pm on the day of departure. It is advisable that you contact us to discuss and confirm this before you purchase your flights.
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