History and monasteries Day 81€
In the 10th century, a monk, in Suso, wrote the first words in Castilian Spanish. In the 13th century, our first poet, Gonzalo de Berceo, lived here in La Rioja... This place is a crossroads, the frontier between different kingdoms... La Rioja is brimming with culture and history, as its World Heritage status awards recognise.
Morning
09:30
Nájera. Monasterio Santa María la Real
The capital of the Kingdom of Navarra in the 10th century. Here is where its kings and queens were buried and where pilgrims were given a royal welcome in the monastery of Santa María la Real.
11:30
Yuso and Suso monasteries
UNESCO World Heritage sites. The origin of hermits, scribes and poets. Relive the history of Castilian Spanish through their ancient tomes
Lunch
14:00
Typical Riojan cuisine in Yuso
Afternoon
16:30
Monastery of Santa María de San Salvador. Cañas
Cistercian abbey, complete with a beautiful gothic church.
18:00
Nuestra Señora de la Piedad monastery and Casalarreina
We take a stroll through a typical town of La Rioja Alta and visit a monastery in the plateresque style of the Catholic Monarchs. Its spectacular portico alone makes it worth a visit
Optional Dinner
21:30
In La Rioja the art of eating well is high culture
We sample the finest Riojan ingredients in the most tempting of dishes in a restaurant in Casalarreina.
Fin / Regreso al punto acordado
Official guide of La Rioja included in the tour
VAT included · Price per person (for 10 people) · Transport not included
