Castile Day Trip from Madrid Cheese Wine and Heritage

Castile Day Trip from Madrid Cheese Wine and Heritage

By Letango Tours

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
11h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Escape Madrid for a full-day journey into the heart of Castile, where history and gastronomy come together in the Valladolid region. Travel with your driver-guide to Medina del Campo and admire the iconic Castle of La Mota, brought to life through stories of Queen Isabella I of Castile and Joanna of Castile.

Continue with a hands-on visit to an artisan cheese producer, where you’ll learn traditional methods and enjoy tastings of aged sheep’s milk cheeses. Then, savor a reserved lunch at a local restaurant, with regional dishes and personalized recommendations.

In the afternoon, head to a prestigious winery in Rueda. Explore historic underground cellars, discover the fusion of wine, art, and culture, and finish with a guided tasting of three wines. Return to Madrid enriched by Castile’s flavors and heritage.

Activity location

Castillo de la Mota
- Avenida Castillo S/N,
- 47400, Medina del Campo, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

Pl. Canovas del Castillo, 5
- 5 Plaza Canovas del Castillo
- 28005, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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8-15 pax – bus, driver & guide

11h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00

Price details

RM 1,529.62 x 8 AdultsRM 12,236.96

Total

Until Mon, 20 Apr

What's included, what's not

Visit to a traditional artisan sheep's milk cheese factory in the Castile region with cheese tasting
Reservation at a renowned, traditional restaurant serving authentic regional Castilian cuisine.
Briefing our driver - guide with your travel preferences and requests
Convenient pick-up at your hotel. Indicate it at check out.
Short guided walking tour in Medina del Campo & at Castle of La Mota. -Exteriors only-
Expert driver-guide (for groups 8 or larger, you will have a minibus with a driver and a guide)
Private car, van or minibus depending on group size.
Visit and tasting of three wines at a historic winery in the D.O. Rueda region
Feel free to select your preferred dishes; we'll take care of reserving the restaurant. Payment for the meal will be settled directly on-site.
There are no entrance tickets included to any monument.

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Castillo de la Mota

Begin your experience with a stop at the iconic Castle of La Mota, one of Castile’s most impressive medieval fortresses. Enjoy time to take photos and stroll through the charming main square of Medina del Campo. As you explore, your guide will bring history to life with fascinating stories of Queen Isabella I of Castile and Joanna of Castile, adding depth and intrigue to your visit. This cultural stop sets the perfect historical backdrop before continuing to your immersive culinary experiences.

Quesería Campoveja

2h
Admission ticket included

Step into the rich cheesemaking tradition of Castile and León with an exclusive, hands-on experience. Visit a local artisan producer and learn how raw sheep’s milk is transformed into award-winning cheese using time-honored methods. Discover the secrets behind natural aging on wooden boards and traditional curing in underground cellars—techniques that create the region’s distinctive flavors. Get involved in the process, from curd formation to final stages, guided by local experts. End your visit with a guided tasting of different aged varieties, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase authentic, locally crafted cheese directly from the source.

Bodegas Mocen

2h
Admission ticket included

After a pre-arranged lunch reservation at a local restaurant, continue to a prestigious winery in the heart of the Rueda region, renowned for its signature Verdejo wines. This immersive experience blends winemaking with history, art, and culture. Begin in a traditional Castilian courtyard before descending into a labyrinth of underground cellars—some dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries—where wines age at a perfect natural temperature. These historic caves also house a unique art collection and an impressive library, adding a cultural dimension to your visit. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of three outstanding wines.

Location

Activity location

Castillo de la Mota
- Avenida Castillo S/N,
- 47400, Medina del Campo, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

Pl. Canovas del Castillo, 5
- 5 Plaza Canovas del Castillo
- 28005, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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