PRENSA
LA PRENSA ANTIGUA – the old wine press – features an exclusive opportunity to sample a range of the wonderful wines of La Ribera del Duero in the evocative setting of an old traditional village wine press. Learn how this ingenious method of extracting juice from the locally picked grapes in this medieval lagar enabled the villagers to produce organic wine with well-balanced tannins which was then carried on their backs in filled whole sheepskins to the nearby caves dug deep into the hills to mature.
This wine experience has an emphasis on the roots and origins of wine production across the viticultural lands of El Cid, famed hero of Castile, dotted with romantic hilltop fortresses and monastic sanctuaries, and features tutored wine-tastings with the owners of family bodegas, regional co-operatives and world-renowned wineries of excellence in two separate wine appellations.
As well as visiting centuries-old underground cellars and walking through vines of up to 80 years old, we will have the chance to explore a fascinating wine museum inside a formidable 10th century hilltop castle and enjoy a wine and tapas tour before spending a night in the beautiful old town of the World Heritage city of Salamanca.
PRENSA
Limited places are available on LA PRENSA ANTIGUA 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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