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Wednesday May 20 (Day 1) We come together for our first night in Madrid staying at the superb Westin Palace Hotel… right in the heart of the city. We’ll raise a glass of Champagne and toast the start of an amazing tour… and savour a cuisine & wine experience to set the scene for the next 19-days.
Thursday May 21 (Day 2) 1-hour flight to Jerez… our coach will take us to our Parador Hotel Atlántico in the ancient seaside town of Cadiz… our home for 2 nights… enjoy a light lunch. 4pm we have a short coach ride to Bodegas Lustau for a tour and tasting followed by dinner in the courtyard.
Friday May 22 (Day 3) Morning visit to the iconic Sherry Bodegas Gonzales Byass for a tour and tasting… experience the magic of Sherry at the highest level. Drive 35 minutes to the charming Seaside town of San Lucar to enjoy a leisurely lunch at Casa Bigote... The finest seafood restaurant we have ever been to. Enjoy a free evening in Cadiz.
Saturday May 23 (Day 4) Depart at 9.30am for Seville arriving around 11.30am and check into our hotel… Hotel Palacio De Villapanés Enjoy a free day and evening to make the most of this beautiful, historic city.
Sunday May 24 (Day 5) Enjoy a FREE day in Seville – come together in the evening for a group dinner.
Monday May 25th (Day 6) Depart Seville 9.30am for a 4-hour 30-minute drive to Lisbon… stop en route at 12.30pm for a fancy KIWI roadside picnic… arrive in Lisbon circa 3pm for a free afternoon evening. Hotel TBC.
Tuesday May 26th (Day 7) 9.00am departure for Oporto arriving 12.30pm and have lunch. Afternoon visit to Grahams Port House… come together for a group dinner. Hotel TBC.
Wednesday May 27th (Day 8) 1 hour 30-minute drive to Pinhão at top of Douro and check into Relais & Chateau property “Vintage House” on the river. Enjoy a casual lunch followed by a visit to Dows Port. Relax and freshen for a dinner at the legendary Symington Port family’s home.
Thursday May 28th (Day 9) Thursday – depart at 9.00am back into Spain for an overnight stay at the beautiful Hotel Rector in Salamanca. Enjoy a group lunch followed by a free evening in this historic and beautiful town.
Friday May 29th (Day 10) Drive to famous Spanish 1st Growth equivalent winery Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero for tour and tasting. Short drive to Valladolid our home for 2 nights. Enjoy a group lunch at Restaurant La Parrilla de San Lorenzo followed by a free afternoon/evening.
Saturday May 30th (Day 11) Staying at Hotel Boutique Gareus in the centre of Valladolid for 2 nights. Enjoy a relaxing free day and in the beautiful Central Spanish city of Valladolid. Come together for a group dinner.
Sunday May 31st (Day 12) Depart at 9.00am for LaGuardia in La Rioja… enjoy casual lunch at restaurant La Bodega de Rivas en route. Book into our accommodation for 3 nights at Hotel Los Parajes. Enjoy a free afternoon and come together for a group dinner in the evening.
Monday June 1st (Day 13) Visit the stunning Bodegas Sierra Cantabria of the legendary Eguren family… followed by lunch at their Senorio San Vincente winery in the village nearby… enjoy a free evening in LaGuardia.
Tuesday June 2nd (Day 14) Tuesday – enjoy a free morning… meet at 2.30pm for a visit TBC. Enjoy dinner at Restaurante Los Parajes in LaGuardia.
Wednesday June 3rd (Day 15) Depart at 9.30am for old central Spanish wine producing region of Calatayud. Check into our Hotel Monasterio Benedictino Have a light lunch followed by a vineyard tour and tasting with the master winemaker Norrell Robinson. Enjoy dinner that evening hosted by Norrell and savour his magnificent wines.
Thursday June 4th (Day 16) Depart at 9.30 for the prestigious winemaking region of Priorat and check into our hotel. Enjoy a light lunch followed by a visit to Clos Mogador. Time for a relax and refresh followed by a group dinner at the excellent “Brotts” restaurant.
Friday June 5th (Day 17) Depart at 10.00am and arrive at 11.00am at Torres for a winery tour & Tasting. Enjoy lunch at the winery. Depart at 2pm for a 1-hour drive to Barcelona and check into our Hotel El Palace… our home for the final 2 nights of the tour… enjoy a free evening.
Saturday June 6th (Day 18) Enjoy a free day in Barcelona. Check out all the amazing sights... Sagrada Familia et al. Come together in the evening for our Grand end of tour dinner venue TBC.
Thursday 7th June (Day 19) Make your own way home, stopping over wherever your imagination takes you. It’s time to get used to taking care of yourself again… safe travels!
Cost per person twin share – $22,500 Single persons - $24,999 Your tour price includes: 18 nights of accommodation + 18 breakfasts. 12 Lunches + wines. 11 Dinners + wines. All wines poured at winery visits. Internal luxury coach travel - maximum comfort. Internal airfares from Madrid to Jerez. Maximum tour party of 22 hosted by Jeff & Virginia Immediate deposit of $5,000pp is required to secure your place on the tour. Final payment of $17,500pp ($19,999 for singles) is payable by February 25th, 2020. All hotel accommodation will be confirmed - FWD Co. will prepay hotels in full to secure bookings, plus mitigate exchange rate risk. In the event of unforeseen cancellation; deposit and final tour payments will only be partially refundable based on actual recoverable deposits. Please ensure you have travel insurance cover in the unlikely eventuality. Should unforeseen circumstances require us to make alternative hotel/dining/winery appointments and arrangements; we guarantee to replace them with comparable quality. To secure your place on this amazing tour please contact Virginia as follows; Virginia@finewinedelivery.co.nz DDI – 09 306 2091 Mobile 0274 389 707
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