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Travel to Spain with Jamie & Marcus this November

NOVEMBER 2 - 11, 2018
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This is a small group limited to 26 travelers, Limited seats!

CHEF MARCUS GUILIANO OF AROMA THYME BISTRO.Chef Marcus Guiliano is an award-winning chef, green restaurateur & real food activist. He & his wife, Jamie, have owned Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville since 2003.
Devoting his career to a whole food, whole life approach, Chef Marcus marries healthy food with ethically and socially responsible sustainable business practices. Marcus is a wine & craft beer expert specializing is small independent brands. Chef Marcus & Aroma Thyme has been featured on CNN, Dr OZ, New York Post, New York Times, TEDx Longdock, Best Chef's America, Sierra Club Magazine, Huffington Post, International Wine Masters, Bottom Line Publications, Smithsonian (Online) and Organic Spa Magazine. The Colorado Dept of Agriculture stated, “Marcus Guiliano is the Willie Nelson of Farm to Table”. OneGreenPlanet.com named Chef Marcus as one of The “5 Food Activists Helping To Make Big Changes."

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                                  ITINERARY
Aroma Thyme Bistro
Spain’s Rioja & Ribera del Duero Vineyard Tour

INCLUDES 10 Wineries w/tastings, 8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners (lunches & dinners on opposite days), 5 town visits and private tour in Madrid.

RIOJA – RIBERA DEL DUERO - MADRID
November, 3rd to November, 11th 
9 days / 8 nights

Saturday, ​NOVEMBER, 3rd  –  LA RIOJA: Arrival at Eguren. Welcome Tasting & Dinner Arrival at Madrid’s airport. On the way to Rioja, private guided visit to Burgos & its famous Medieval Cathedral (included) Lite lunch in Burgos (not included). Accommodation in hotel Eguren Ugarte for 3 nights. Early evening: Private guided visit to the winery and wine tasting
Evening: Welcome Dinner at Eguren Restaurant (included)

​Sunday, NOVEMBER, 4th –  LA RIOJA: The Vineyards & the Local Towns Private visit to Finca Valpiedra. Walk to the vineyards, tasting at the cellar and at the tasting room. Small tapas on the side. Private guided visit to LaGuardia major monuments.Tapas tour in Laguardia (included). Dinner on own w/transfers Laguardia possible.

Tuesday, NOVEMBER, 6th – LA RIOJA-RIBERA DE DUERO. An Encounter with the Oldest & Most Prestigious Wineries in Haro’s Station District. Private visit & winetasting at Bodegas López de Heredia. Private visit & traditional paired lunch w/own wines at Rioja Alta (included). Transfer to Ribera del Duero. Accommodation in Hotel Monasterio de Valbuena 5*for 3 nights. Rest of the day at leisure. LITE dinner at hotel (included)

Friday, NOVEMBER, 9th  – RIBERA DEL DUERO - MADRID
Visit the eco oil press Oliduero. Visit Chinchón & lunch at Baroque Monastery turned Parador (included). Visit & tasting at Winery Señorío de Val Azul TBD. Transfer to Madrid. Check-in at Iberostar Las Letras 4* for 2 nights. Free evening w/dinner on own.

Monday, NOVEMBER, 5th  – LA RIOJA: Small Family Own Wineries. Visit the winery & tasting at Bodegas Heras Cordón. Visit the winery, the vineyards & paired lunch w/own wines at Bodegas Contino (included). Visit town of Logrono. Dinner on own w/transfers Laguardia possible.

Wednesday, NOVEMBER, 7th –  RIBERA DE DUERO
Bodega Tionio: Private visit to the winery & winetasting (tasting of Ribera, Rioja & Cava from other wineries of the group). Private visit to the winery & winetasting at Bodega Alonso del Yerro. Lunch Reservation (lunch not included)at Aranda del Duero (one of the main cities of the region). Dinner at hotel (included).

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Thursday, NOVEMBER, 8th  – PAGO DE CARRAOVEJAS After breakfast we travel to Bodega Matarromera for a Private Visit to vineyards & the winery with Wine Tasting. We follow that with a visit to Pago de Carraovejas for a tour and to enjoy a Traditional Castilian Lunch.

After lunch, we'll head back to the hotel and you will be at leisure in Valbuena, where you might want to enjoy a spa treatment at the hotel's spa.

This evening we'll take a short drive to the town of Peñafiel to see the castle and the famed medieval square. This evening will be free to enjoy dinner on your own in the town of Peñafiel. (B, L)

RIBERA DEL DUERO
Private visit to the vineyards & the winery, wine tasting at Bodega Matarromera. Traditional Castilian Lunch at famed restaurant “La Espadaña de San Bernardo” (included). Early evening visit to town of Penafiel. Dinner on own.

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Saturday, NOVEMBER, 10th  –   MADRID
Morning: Private Guided Walking Visit to the Old Madrid (Royal Palace tickets included). Free afternoon w/lunch on own.
Evening: Flamencho show + dinner at Corral de la Moreria (included).

Sunday, NOVEMBER 11th –  DEPARTURE
Private transfer to Madrid’s airport.

For More Information or to Book Your Space:
Call: 845-810-0036 or
Email: [email protected]

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Pricing information$4,049*/person Double Occupancy
$1500 DEPOSIT DUE BY 6/15/18  FOR CURRENT PRICING!
Pricing Includes: 8 Nights Luxury Hotels, All Transportation & Transfers, Tours & Wine Tastings Listed, Daily Breakfast, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners including a Farewell Flamenco  dinner & show.
Pricing Does NOT Include: AIRFARE, gratuities, meals not listed or
​Travel Protection, which can be purchased separately for an additional cost. PlanDocument (8)
*Pricing is based on small group size of 26 people, today's currency exchange rate with the Euro, and credit card payments. 
Discount of $150/person can be deducted from final pricing, if paying via check. Any currency fluctuations can be avoided by paying in full.
Payment Schedule:
6/15/18 - $1500/person
8/17/18 - Full Payment Due