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title: Rioja Alavesa Wineries and Medieval Villages Day Trip
lang: en
type: tour
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
price: 650
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 32
duration_minutes: 540
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 14 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-16
data_updated: 2026-09-16
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-alavesa-wineries-and-medieval-villages-day-trip/
---

# Rioja Alavesa Wineries and Medieval Villages Day Trip

**Guidekin's take:** A private day in Rioja Alavesa, the Basque side of Rioja, with wineries and the medieval villages on the Camino, an expert guide, private driver and hotel pickup priced per group at €650 per group/vehicle. Dress smart casual. Rated 4.97 by 32 travellers.

## Overview

This tour will feature the Basque wine region called Rioja Alavesa. This area is home to the best wineries in Spain. 

Along the way, find not only wine, but discover amazing historical places. 

The St. James route passes through the area and we will visit medieval villages along the way. 

This tour is about wine and gastronomy but also is about art, culture, and the best that this country has to offer.

## Key facts

- Price: from €650 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 9h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: San Sebastian Trips

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private driver
- Expert guide
- Transportation

## Itinerary

1. **Visit and taste wine in 4 different wineries at Rioja** (pass by, no stop) - This wine region is one of the best wine producers in Spain. Not only the wine, discover amazing places along the way with a local guide.
2. **San Vicente de la Sonsierra** (pass by, no stop) - .
3. **Haro** (pass by, no stop) - .
4. **Elciego** (pass by, no stop) - .
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6. **Samaniego** (pass by, no stop) - .

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-16
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

## How it compares in Day Trips from San Sebastián

Ranked **#14 of 27** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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