This tour combines an olive oil visit with a winery stop, departing from Zaragoza city. It rates 5 across 4 reviews and starts from $172.01 per person.
Overview
This five-hour escape from Zaragoza pairs the two flagship products of Spanish gastronomy, olive oil and wine, in a single trip into the surrounding countryside. The operator, Gastro Rutica 41 Spain, drives guests out to a traditional olive orchard and mill first, then continues to a winery in one of Europe's oldest protected growing areas, a designation created in 1932. The region is the acknowledged source of the Cariñena grape, known elsewhere as Carignan.
At the first stop you walk the grounds among centenary olive trees, meet the producer, and taste oil pressed from the local Empeltre olive. The winery visit follows, with a guided tour of the cellar and a chance to taste the wines. One reviewer described both visits as in depth and immersive, in beautiful locations.
Transport is private and the vehicle is air-conditioned, with snacks provided along the way. The group is capped at eight travellers, which keeps the day conversational. It suits anyone curious about how olive oil and wine are actually made, and who wants to spend a day in the countryside outside the city.
What's Included
Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- Guided tour of the oil mill and the wine cellar
Itinerary
- Pickup in ZaragozaMeet your guide in Zaragoza city and set off in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Travel time is already included in the total tour duration.
- Molino AlfonsoSpend 1 hour and 30 minutes at the olive mill. Walk the grounds among the centenary olive trees, meet the producer, and taste oil made from the local Empeltre olive. Admission ticket included.
- Bodega Cooperativa De LeceraSpend another 1 hour and 30 minutes at the winery, with a guided tour of the cellar and a tasting. Admission is free.
- Return to ZaragozaDrive back to Zaragoza city at the end of the day, with the return journey counted within the five-hour total.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will help you get the most out of this day in the countryside.
- Small group. The tour runs with a maximum of eight travellers. Reviewers describe the guides as informative and happy to answer questions throughout the day.
- Tastings included. Olive oil tasting at the mill and wine tasting at the cellar are part of the visit. One reviewer also mentioned cava among the wines tasted. Alcoholic drinks are limited to adults over 18.
- Snacks and transport. Snacks are included, along with private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. You do not need to arrange your own way to either stop.
- Walking outdoors. Expect time on your feet outdoors among the olive trees, plus walking through the mill and cellar. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing make the day easier.
- Ask questions. Reviewers repeatedly praise the guides' local knowledge and willingness to answer everything. Bring your curiosity, since the producers and guides are happy to go into detail about oil and wine production.
- Camera ready. The centenary olive trees and the winery setting are photogenic, and reviewers mention the beautiful locations. A camera or phone with charge is worth having.
Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with limited mobility should consider this before booking. Alcoholic tastings are restricted to adults over 18, and anyone under that age will not be able to take part in the wine portion. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time receive no refund, and changes are not accepted inside that window either. One reviewer noted the drive out of the city takes a while, so plan the rest of your day around the full five-hour duration.
Common Questions
What is included in the price?
The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, snacks, and guided tours of both the oil mill and the wine cellar. Admission to Molino Alfonso is included, and admission to Bodega Cooperativa De Lecera is free. Tastings of olive oil and wine form part of the visits.
How long is the tour?
The total duration is five hours, and that figure already includes travel time to and from the countryside. You spend roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes at each of the two stops.
Is hotel pickup provided?
The listing includes private transportation from Zaragoza city in an air-conditioned vehicle. Check the booking page for the exact meeting point and start time before you go.
Can children join the tour?
Most travellers can participate, but wine and any other alcoholic beverage is only allowed for adults over 18 years of age. Younger visitors can still join the tour itself, they simply cannot take part in the alcoholic tastings.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs?
No, the listing states the experience is not wheelchair accessible. If you have limited mobility, contact the operator through the booking page before reserving to see what can be accommodated.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience's start time. Cancellations inside that window are not refunded, and changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time in Zaragoza.