Wine and Spa – Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena

Ribera del Duero wine tour and spa break

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At a glance

Region:Ribera del Duero
Type of Tour:
Duration:4 Days
Guide Price:From £1614 to £1716 per person
Number of Meals:3 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 1 dinner
Number of Winery Visits:2 wineries
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 15 wines
Tour Transport:1 full day private transported tour + some activities on foot
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year.

Trip Summary

Our Ribera del Duero wine tour and spa Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena perfectly combines wine tasting and relaxation. The 5* hotel Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena is a true hidden gem nestled in the golden mile of the Ribera del Duero. The hotel boasts a range of luxurious facilities and is the perfect base to explore the renowned vineyards of the Ribera del Duero.

Upon arrival in the region, check into your preferred room grade at the hotel. The remainder of the afternoon will be free for you to settle in and explore your lovely surroundings. In the evening, a delicious tasting dinner paired with wines will be served in the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant Converso II.

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After breakfast on day two, enjoy a private spa experience with exclusive use of the Chapel of San Pedro. Known as the treasure chapel and located on the south side of the Monastery of Santa María de Valbuena, you can rest and relax in a private environment, surrounded by Gothic frescoes. The staff will be able to make recommendations on the perfect route to follow in this privatised spa area. The hotel’s spa also has a large public hydrotherapy area that can be used at your convenience.

You will then have some free time for lunch. In the afternoon, a tour and tastings at a local winery will be arranged for you. The winery will be within walking distance of your hotel. The evening will be free for you to do as you please.

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After breakfast on day three, you will be met at your hotel by a chauffeured vehicle, which will accompany you throughout the day on a private basis. You will firstly be taken to a Ribera del Duero winery for a full tour of the facilities followed by a tasting session of the estate’s wines. For lunch, a mouth-watering 20-24 course tasting meal paired with wines will be served at Michelin starred Restaurante Ambivium situated on the grounds of the famous Bodega Pago de Carraovejas. Ambivium has its very own organic vegetable garden where vegetables, spices and aromatic herbs are grown to be used in the restaurant’s dishes. The Chef uses local seasonal products to create micro-courses beautifully paired with wines.

You will be taken back to your hotel at the end of the day. The evening will be free for you to do as you please. After a leisurely breakfast on day four, check out of the hotel.

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Outline Itinerary

Day One of your Ribera del Duero Wine Tour

  • Upon arrival in the region, check into your chosen room grade at the 5* hotel Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena.
  • The remainder of the day will be free for you to settle in.
  • In the evening a tasting dinner with drinks will be served in the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant.

Day Two of your Ribera del Duero Wine Tour

  • After breakfast, enjoy a private spa experience at the hotel.
  • You will have some free time for lunch.
  • In the afternoon, a tour and tastings will be arranged at a winery within walking distance of your hotel.
  • The evening will be free for you to do as you please.
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Day Three of your Ribera del Duero Wine Tour

  • After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel by a chauffeured vehicle who will accompany you throughout the day on a private basis. Your tour day will comprise of:
  • A tour and tastings at a Ribera del Duero winery,
  • A multi course tasting lunch with wine pairing at Michelin starred Restaurante Ambivium.
  • The evening will be free for you to do as you please.

Final Day of your Ribera del Duero Wine Tour

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel. 

(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.

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Accommodation

Thanks for a great trip that we shall never forget!!

Joel- North Bay, Canada

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena - San BernardoSuperior5*4 Days / 3 Nights£1703Book Now
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Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer! Just let us know your preferred hotel and room grade, and we will provide you with the relevant supplement for extra nights with breakfast.
  • Additional tours and activities! We would be delighted to provide inspiration for more wine tours and cultural activities. The possibilities are endless!
  • Experience the region’s gastronomy. The wine regions are brimming with unique gastronomic dining opportunities and what better way to enjoy a glass than with a mouth-watering meal? We offer a variety of menus to suit every budget. Contact us for prices.
  • Tailor-made tour extensions. The team at Grape Escapes have travelled extensively in Europe, not just in the wine regions and can therefore recommend and arrange tailor-made tour extensions to other regions and cities, for example Paris in France or Bilbao in Spain.
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Further Information

Travel to your Ribera del Duero wine tour

Please contact us to request more information about travelling to Valladolid.

There are direct flights to Madrid from London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh.

The airport is situated just over two hours’ drive from the hotel.  We can arrange private airport transfers for you if required. Please contact us for prices, which are dependent on the number of passengers.

If you prefer to fly and then make your own way to the region by car, then please feel free to use our car hire engine for a quotation on your preferred grade of car.

Wine and Beyond Breaks

For more information on our Wine and Beyond breaks, please see our Wine and Beyond page.

Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a deposit of 20% if the total price of your trip is required at the time of booking. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

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Jenna and the team were professional, pleasant and extremely efficient. Every person I spoke to was lovely.

Lady Edwards- Doncaster, UK

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