Itinerary
- Day 1
Logroño
Your cycling adventure starts in Logroño, La Rioja's capital. Check into your hotel and take time to wander the historic centre, which has great restaurants and tapas bars throughout. Settle in with a glass of local Rioja wine to start getting a feel for the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the historic city centre of Logroño
- Visit local restaurants and pinchos/tapas bars
- Wine tasting of local Rioja wines
Landmarks/POIs Logroño - Day 2
Logroño to San Millán de la Cogolla
After a short transfer to where the cycling route begins, you'll get your bikes and head out along a section of El Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrim trail. Cycle to San Millán de la Cogolla, a beautiful town that's home to the twin UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Yuso and Suso.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle transfer to the start of the route
- Bike handover
- Cycling along El Camino de Santiago
Optional Activities
- Visit the monasteries of Yuso and Suso (UNESCO World Heritage sites)
Landmarks/POIs El Camino de Santiago Monastery of Yuso Monastery of Suso - Day 3
San Millán de la Cogolla to Ezcaray
Start your morning with an optional visit to the monasteries before cycling through rolling countryside toward Ezcaray. This charming historic town sits in the foothills of the Sierra de la Demanda mountains and has original architecture throughout its streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through rolling countryside to Ezcaray
Optional Activities
- Visit the monasteries of Yuso and Suso in the morning
Landmarks/POIs Ezcaray Sierra de la Demanda - Day 4
Ezcaray to Haro
Today's ride follows a dedicated cycle lane away from traffic, making for a more relaxed day. Stop for coffee in Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Casalareina, both towns with rich history and art worth checking out. You'll arrive in Haro, the heart of Rioja wine production, and stay here for 2 nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along dedicated cycle lane
- Coffee stops in Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Casalareina
Optional Activities
- Explore Santo Domingo de la Calzada
- Explore Casalareina
Landmarks/POIs Santo Domingo de la Calzada Casalareina Haro - Day 5
Haro
You have two options today. Cycle a nice loop through vineyards to Briones and visit the Wine Museum of the Vivancos vineyard, then continue to Labastia before returning to Haro. Or if you prefer a break from cycling, head to some of Haro's famous wineries instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling loop amongst vineyards
Optional Activities
- Visit Wine Museum of the Vivancos vineyard in Briones
- Cycle to Briones and Labastia
- Visit wineries in Haro (morning or evening)
Landmarks/POIs Briones Vivancos Vineyard Wine Museum Labastia - Day 6
Haro to Laguardia
Cycle along the river Ebro through vineyards to reach San Vicente de la Sonsierra, a 10th century fortress town sitting high on a hill overlooking the river. From there, quiet country roads take you through colorful landscapes to Laguardia, a beautifully preserved medieval walled town with commanding hilltop views and ancient churches with baroque paintings inside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along the river Ebro amongst vineyards
- Cycling through country roads to Laguardia
Optional Activities
- Visit San Vicente de la Sonsierra
- Explore ancient churches in Laguardia with baroque paintings
Landmarks/POIs San Vicente de la Sonsierra Laguardia - Day 7
Laguardia to Logroño
Just after leaving Laguardia, you reach El Ciego, where the famous Marqués de Riscal vineyard has a striking building designed by architect Frank Gehry. From there, follow winding country roads back along the river Ebro to Logroño, where your cycling tour finishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through country roads to Logroño
Optional Activities
- Visit Marqués de Riscal vineyard and Frank Gehry building in El Ciego
Landmarks/POIs El Ciego Marqués de Riscal Vineyard - Day 8
Depart Logroño
After breakfast, you'll depart Logroño. If you want to extend your trip, consider staying an extra night or two to explore more of Logroño or take a day trip to Bilbao to see the Guggenheim Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Logroño
- Visit Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum
Landmarks/POIs Guggenheim Museum
