La Rioja

LOGROÑO

We discover art and culture on the Camino de Santiago

 

ITINERARY: Logroño and San Millán de la Cogolla (4 Nights)

 

First day, Bilbao.

Arrival at Bilbao airport. Private transport from Bilbao airport to Logroño. Distribution and accommodation in the Hotel. Guided tour of the city “Logroño on the Camino de Santiago”

 

Second day, Logroño and San Millán de la Cogolla.

Breakfast. Linguistic didactic workshop: Logroño in the 16th & 17th C., the daily life, commerce and wine. Free food excursion to San Millan de la Cogolla, Visit of the Monastery of Suso founded by San Millán in the 5th C. It has Visigoth, Mozarabic and pre-Romanesque elements, predominantly Mozarabic from the 10th C. In 1053 the remains of San Millán were moved to the Yuso Monastery; King García IV of Navarre intended to move the ark to Nájera. According to tradition, the oxen that pulled the cart could not cope with the load and it was interpreted that the saint wanted to remain there thus the king ordered the construction of a new monastery. Return to Logroño. Dinner at the hotel.

 

Third day, Logroño.

Breakfast. Didactic linguistic workshop of art and architecture in Logroño. A complete cultural and historical tour which goes from the most primitive of this region to the culture of wine. Visit the exhibits of archaeological remains, see Roman inscriptions, sculptures from the 16th C. and other works of great value. Free culinary visit to a local artist in Logroño. Round off the day with a ” Treasure Hunt”. Dinner at the hotel.

 

Fourth day, Logroño.

Breakfast. Kitchen linguistic workshop, we will prepare typical kebabs: “Cojonudos” and “Cojonudas”, Stuffed Mushrooms, Spinach baskets and cheese … After the workshop, students should be self-critical, and taste their own elaboration.

Excursion to the Bodegas Franco Españolas, to visit the centennial halls and galleries of a story that began in 1890. Discover the secrets and mysteries of how great wines have been made for over a century. Free time in the city. Dinner at the hotel.

 

DEPARTURES 2018-2019:

Availability of the hotel to be confirmed before reservation.

We adapt the dates according to the availability of our customers

 

THE PRICE PUBLISHED INCLUDES (per person)

    • 5 days and 4 nights in a 3 * hotel with half board.
    • 4 language workshops:
      • Daily life in Logroño in the 16th & 17th C., trade and wine.
      • Art and architecture of Logroño.
      • Logroño inside the Camino de Santiago.
      • To the kitchen! Typical Riojan kebabs
    • Entry and visit to the Franco Espanolas vineyards.
    • Excursion to San Millán de la Cogolla: the cradle of Castilian. Entrance to the Monastery of Suso and Yuso.
    • Transfer Bilbao Airport – Logroño – Bilbao Airport.
    • Gratuity for accompanying teachers.
    • Emergency telephone 24 hours.
    • Minimum group 25 people.