16TH - 18TH MAY 2025
It’s almost time for The Wine Flyer Avios Experience. Delicious local wines, world-class gastronomy and the vibrant culture of the Basque country awaits. We look forward to welcoming you aboard an exclusive British Airways flight from London City Airport to Spain’s foodie capital, San Sebastián. Fill up on sunshine, unforgettable memories and a weekend of exciting tastes to bring back home.
09:00 London City airport Check-in opens.
11:00 Flight BA7031 departs from London City to San Sebastián .
13:55 Arrival in San Sebastián (flight time 1h 55mins).
14:30 Optional Airport Transfers from San Sebastián airport to Hotel Maria Cristina and nearby accomodation.
19:30 A special welcome dinner held at the contemporary rooftop restaurant LABe - 5th-floor at the iconic Tabakalera building. The evening will be around traditional Basque Cuisine, alongside gourmet delights with a modern twist, each dish paired with our exquisite wines. Dress code is smart casual attire. YOUR
08:00 Arrive at meeting point Hotel Maria Cristina, República Argentina K., 4, 20004 Donostia, Gipuzkoa.
08:30 Luxury mini-bus departs to La Rioja.
10:45 Arrive at the first vineyard, stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Enjoy a full winery tour with tastings and light bites.
12:15 Sit back, relax and tuck into lunch with local pairings.
13:45 Travel to the second vineyard.
14:15 An informative vineyard tour and of course, more tastings.
16:15 Depart for third winery.
16:45 Be treated to your final winery tour and tastings (or relax).
18:30 An authentic evening dinner to end the day in style.
20:15 Mini bus departs back to San Sebastián.
22:30 Arrive back at meeting point.
WINERY ONE
Located in the Rioja Alta region of Spain, it is known for producing high-quality, complex, and refined wines with a deep respect for tradition while using innovative new methods to enhance the style of its modern wines. Built-in 1990, the winery is positioned directly in front of the famous Cantabria mountain range – a dramatic setting surrounded by vineyards.
WINERY TWO & THREE
Bodegas y Viñedos Sierra Cantabria is a prestigious collection of wineries primarily located in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa. Nestled at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria mountains and managed by the Eguren family, now in its fourth generation, it’s renowned for producing high-quality wines, focusing on traditional winemaking techniques combined with modern innovation.
Spain has an abundance of quaint and traditional wine bars for you to enjoy.
San Sebastián has it all; a historic quarter with quaint cobbled streets, elegant sandy beaches and a lively, city atmosphere where food, particularly Pinxtos (small, bite-sized mouthfuls) –are ingrained deeply in the culture. Bar hopping while snacking at each stop is a local past-time.
Then, there’s the wine. You’ll be visiting three stunning vineyards at Campillo and Viñedos Sierra Cantabria. On the tours, you’ll learn about local winemaking, the history of La Rioja, and the region’s famous grape varieties.
If you can’t wait to return, British Airways flies direct to San Sebastián from London City from just £68 in 2025.
British Airways is the leading airline at London City Airport –serving over 25 destinations across Europe, including places where viticulture and wine production thrives including Portugal, Spain, France and Italy.
At London City Airport, you are greeted with a single terminal which allows you to pass through and board your flights quickly and seamlessly – you’ll be on your plane with a tipple in hand before you know it.
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