itineraries & experiences
At “MORALUSA EXPERIENCE,” we don’t just curate trips; we craft personal legacies. We have designed every day to unveil the authentic soul of our destinations, ensuring no nuance is lost. With us, you are never a tourist—you are a local insider, welcomed and guided by friends.
EXPERIENCES
FROM MADRID TO HEAVEN
- Lunch at a celebrated gastronomic landmark specializing in creative gourmet tapas.
- Afternoon city walk through Madrid’s most emblematic sights: “Gran Vía,” “Plaza Mayor,” Royal Palace, “Puerta del Sol,” “Puerta de Alcalá,” and the serene “Parque del Retiro.”
- Dinner featuring traditional Madrilenian cuisine.
- Overnight at historic hotel in downtown Madrid.
WINE ROUTE & MEDIEVAL CHARM
- Buffet breakfast at your historic Madrid hotel.
- Scenic transfer to “Bodega Valdecuevas.”
- Morning visit “Bodegas Valdecuevas” and “Wine tasting.”
- Transfer and Lunch at “Mogarraz.”
- Afternoon visit to“Mogarraz.”
- Transfer to a charming medieval-style hotel.
- Spa at the medieval-style hotel.
- Light dinner at the hotel under the sommelier’s guidance.
- Overnight at a medieval-style hotel.
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SACRED PEAKS & HISTORIC VILLAGES
- Buffet breakfast at your medieval-style hotel.
- Excursion to the Peña de Francia (1,727 m), home to a 15th-century Dominican sanctuary dedicated to the Black Virgin, patroness of Salamanca.
- Visit “La Alberca,” Spain’s first Historic-Artistic Site (1940), known for its half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, multicultural heritage, and artisanal traditions.
- Lunch in San Esteban de la Sierra, savoring authentic mountain flavors.
- Visit one of the most unique family-owned wineries in the “Sierra de Francia,” (Salamanca) and Wine tasting. The experience highlights the region’s ancient winemaking heritage, with Roman-era wine presses carved into granite, and showcases its artisanal production using the indigenous “Rufete” grape.
- Overnight at a medieval-style hotel.
IBERIAN ROOTS & SALAMANCA SPLENDOR
- Buffet breakfast at a charming medieval-style hotel.
- Cultural visit to a traditional drying house to learn about the artisanal, centuries-old process of creating Iberian ham and cured meats, from raising the pigs in the “dehesa” to the natural curing in cellars.
- Transfer to Salamanca: lunch at a premium dry-aged meat grill restaurant.
- Private guided tour of Salamanca.
- Dinner “Tapas Night.”
- Overnight at a historic hotel in Salamanca.
THE WINE ESSENCE OF TORO
- Traditional breakfast at historic hotel in Salamanca.
- Return to Toro for a visit to a sustainable family winery. Learn about terroir, tradition, and sustainability while touring century-old vineyards, ending with an exclusive wine tasting.
- “Wine Blending” workshop — become a winemaker for a day, creating your own personalized blend.
- Lunch at the winery with a “Flavors of the Region” menu.
- Transfer to a Wine Spa hotel in Ribera del Duero (Burgos).
- Wine Spa circuit — a multisensory journey recreating the ambiance of a working winery while providing relaxation, wellness, and wine culture in a boutique setting.
- Light dinner at the hotel under the sommelier’s guidance.
- Overnight at the Wine Spa hotel.
TRACES OF EVOLUTION
- Buffet breakfast at the Wine Spa hotel.
- Private guided tour of “Atapuerca Archaeological Site” (UNESCO World Heritage), containing Europe’s most important and oldest human fossil records.
- Visit the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos for an in-depth, interactive presentation of the site’s findings.
- Lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant, offering a sensory journey inspired by humanity’s culinary past.
- Private tour of Burgos, with its Gothic cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage) and the tomb of “El Cid Campeador.”
- Return to Ribera del Duero for a private dinner at our sommelier’s restaurant in Peñaranda de Duero, an enchanting medieval gem.
- Overnight at the Wine Spa hotel.
ROMAN HISTORY & ICONIC WINERIES
- Buffet breakfast at the Wine Spa hotel.
- Private guided tour of “Clunia Sulpicia,” an ancient Roman city where Galba proclaimed himself Emperor in 68 AD.
- Prestige winery visit dedicated to Tempranillo, with tastings of estate-grown wines.
- Lunch at a traditional “asador” in Aranda de Duero, featuring “lechazo” asado (suckling lamb) and a tour of its 13th–14th century underground wine cellar.
- Explore Aranda de Duero and enjoy the Wine Casino — an entertaining, interactive wine challenge.
- Private countryside dinner in “Hontoria de Valdearados,” with meats grilled over vine shoots and a guided sommelier-led wine tasting.
- Overnight at the Wine Spa hotel.
SAFARI IBERICO & FAREWELL TOAST
- Buffet breakfast at the Wine Spa hotel.
- Transfer to a Madrid-area family ranch raising fighting bulls and Iberian pigs. Guided open-air tour among oak-filled pastures in specialized vehicles.
- Paella cooking workshop & tasting with our sommelier, accompanied by wines from the trip and estate-produced Iberian delicacies.
- Introduction to bullfighting from a professional, followed by a live demonstration with a young heifer in the ranch’s bullring.
- Return to Madrid for overnight in a historic city hotel.
ITINERARIES
THE FULL EXPERIENCE
This nine-day itinerary offers an immersive journey through the heart of Spain, blending high-end gastronomy, historic exploration, and deep-rooted wine traditions. The trip begins and ends in Madrid, featuring guided city walks and cultural workshops, but focuses heavily on the regions of Ribera del Duero, Toro, and Salamanca. Key highlights include private visits to family-owned wineries with exclusive tastings, a “Wine Blending” workshop, a stay at a Wine Spa hotel, and a private visit to a bulls ranch. Beyond the viticulture, guests experience local artisanal traditions such as Iberian ham production in Guijuelo and a paella cooking workshop. The package is fully inclusive of premium transportation, boutique accommodations, and full-board dining, all guided by a professional staff to ensure a personal and authentic “special guest” experience.
THE WINERIES EXPERIENCE
Welcome to “The Exclusive Wineries Experience,” a journey thoughtfully designed for true wine lovers, where every moment feels like being welcomed into the home of a dear friend
FROM MADRID TO HEAVEN
Welcome to an exclusive two-day escape where you are welcomed not just as a tourist, but with the heartfelt warmth of a cherished guest and friend. Your journey begins in the heart of Madrid, where you will settle into a historic hotel before indulging in creative gourmet tapas and a guided afternoon stroll through the capital’s most emblematic sights.
On your second day, you will escape to a beautiful family-owned ranch to discover the tranquility of oak-filled pastures. Here, you will enjoy an open-air guided safari among Iberian pigs, followed by a private “capea,” and paella cooking workshop expertly led by our sommelier.
BUILD YOUR TRIP
In “Build Your Trip” you will have the freedom to design your perfect getaway. In this section, you will be able to build your own personalized itinerary by hand-picking from our collection of experiences. Each experience you select, whether exploring the splendor of Salamanca, tasting the essence of Toro, or uncovering ancient Roman history, represents one full day of your journey. Simply choose your preferred travel dates, decide the length of your trip, and match each day with the exact experiences you want to bring to life. To ensure your itinerary flows perfectly, our staff is available via phone or email to help you build your trip. We are here to guide you on travel distances between your chosen regions and answer any questions you might have along the way. Finally, be sure to check back often, as we will be adding exciting new experiences to our portfolio!