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Travel to Rioja

Given the wide range of travel options, our standard package prices do not include travel. If you are interested in learning how to get to Rioja from the UK, the principal options are as follows:

Self Drive 

Brittany Ferries to Bilbao/Santander

Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth or Plymouth to Bilbao and Santander run overnight, making this form of travel ideal for those looking for a leisurely route into the region. 

Upon arrival, the onward journey time from Bilbao to Rioja is typically around 1 to 1 ½ hours, depending on your accommodation choice. 

Please contact us to confirm the exact price for your preferred dates of travel.

Rioja Travel - credits Gran Turismo Rioja

The trip was a blast and thanks so much for all your support, advice and planning.

Jeff- San Francisco, USA

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The nearest airport is Bilbao. If flying from the UK, there are direct flights from Stansted and Manchester (Easyjet), Heathrow (Vueling), and Dublin (Aer Lingus).

Flights to Bilbao are available across many European airports from the likes of Italy, France, and Germany.

Our bespoke holidays offer optional private transfers to your hotel and the journey time is around 1 ½ hours.

Grape Escapes is ATOL registered (number 10831). We would be happy to book your flights at cost, with a booking fee applied.

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