Rioja Alavesa (Laguardia) is a food day trips in Bilbao.
Editorially verified May 27, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Day trip · 8 hours
Discover the essence of La Rioja on a private tour. Visit a family-owned winery, enjoy a curated wine tasting, and indulge in a traditional Riojan lunch.
Day trip · 7.5 - 9 hours
La Rioja at its best: vineyards, history and a Riojan lunch that combines tradition and landscape in a single day.
Day trip · 8 hours
Discover one of Spain’s iconic wine regions on this intimate tour of the Rioja area from Bilbao. You will tour three wineries tasting several wines, admire beautiful a...
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