Routes

Step into Ribera del Duero territory in Burgos. Revel in the tastes and quality of the wine and explore the main strategic locations on this route: Soria, Lerma and Tordesillas.

The route includes the following Paradores:

Tordesilhas: First day

The Rueda denominación de origen, while producing whites, rosés and reds, has made a place for itself in the world of Spanish wine thanks to the Verdejo white grape variety, which gives its whites their powerful aroma. The town of Rueda, which lends its name to the denominación de origen, is the center of local wine-making activity. Here we find the headquarters of the regulatory council for the denominación de origen, and the Castile-León Enological Station (Estación Enológica de Castilla y León). Nearby are Serrada and Nava del Rey, also on the list of towns included within the denominación de origen. From here we come to Medina del Campo, the city of fairs whose golden age was during the Middle Ages. Of special note is De la Mota Castle. Tordesillas is home to the Toro Vega festival, and her Treaty Houses (Casas del Tratado) witnessed the signing of the document which divided the New World into two parts. The town offers much for visitors to discover. Nearby lies the Riberas de Castronuño-Vegas del Duero natural area, falling within the town limits of Pollos, Castronuño and Villafranca de Duero. www.riberadelduero.es

Zamora: Second day

The Toro denominación de origen is located within the area of Zamora divided by the Douro River, leaving the Land of Bread (Tierra del Pan) to the north, and to the south, the Land of Wine (Tierra del Vino). The importance of vineyards can be seen in such Zamora towns as Venialbo, El Pego, Valdefinjas and Sanzoles, among others. They have preserved excellent examples of vernacular winery architecture, evidence of the ancient connection to this activity throughout the entire region. The same is true in the province of Valladolid, with such towns as Pedrosa del Rey and Villafranca de Duero. Toro is the capital of this wine-producing region, and the location of its regulatory council. All the hillsides along the route of the mighty river are populated by numerous vineyards. The town has preserved part of its castle, as well as the Corredera and Arco del Reloj gates, dating from the 18th century. To all this must be added the innumerable other attractions in the city of Zamora, a town of great beauty and many monuments. www.dotoro.es

Salamanca: Third day

Following a few days discovering the world of wine, stroll to the center of the baroque 18th-century Main Square (Plaza Mayor), look around and allow yourself to be seduced by its beauty and harmony. The living heart of the city is the starting point for our tour. Among the many monuments you will discover the 15th-century House of Shells (Casa de las Conchas), the Old Cathedral (13th-century), New Cathedral (16th-18th centuries), and the university (16th-century), as well as many churches, palaces and the archives. The provincial capital is a treasure house of monuments, a city in which the hustle and bustle of the university throbs with unceasing cultural activity. Nearby lies the Armuña region (Castellanos de Villiquera, Monterrubio, Gomecello, La Velles), famous for its legumes, and traversed by the ancient Roman Ruta de la Plata (Silver Route) as it wends its way towards Zamora. To the south are Arapiles and Mozarbez. Ledesma is another town of historic interest and monuments, framed by the pasture land of Salamanca province.

Rates

Route with bed and breakfast (full route price. VAT included):

Per person in standard double room: 159 euros.
Per child in extra bed (children up to 12): 30 euros.
Per adult in extra bed: 159 euros.
Double room for single occupancy: 318 euros.

Route with half board (full route price. VAT included):
Per person in standard double room: 246 euros.
Per child in extra bed (children up to 12): 75 euros.
Per adult in extra bed: 246 euros.
Double room for single occupancy: 405 euros.

The route includes:
Three nights’ stay in a standard double room with the meal option of your choice (Bed and Breakfast or Half Board)

The route does not include:
Transport, which is the responsibility of the guest(s)
Tours or tickets to monuments or places of interest (details provided for informational purposes only)

Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions

The route begins on Sunday and ends on Wednesday.

Neither the dates of your stay, nor the hotels, may be altered or changed during the route.

This route is valid for visits starting January 2-July 10 (inclusive) and August 21-December 18, 2011(inclusive). Except visits starting April 17 and December 4, 2011.

This route and rates are not valid for groups.

The client must carry a valued voucher up to the total amount of the Route indicating the name of the Route. This voucher will be given to the first Parador

Cancellations

Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the date of arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night’s stay on the route.

Cancellations made during the course of the route will not be entitled to any refund of the price paid.

No-shows: Failure to keep your reservation on the first day of the route will result in cancellation of the entire route, and will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night’s stay.

Once the route has begun, failure to keep your reservation at any Parador without giving prior notice will result in automatic cancellation of the reservation at that Parador, as well as at the remaining Paradors on the route.