Girona: Local Wineries Tour with Breakfast and Wine Tasting

Two wineries, two approaches to wine-making, and about 15 Catalan wines make this a lively half-day trip from Girona. I like the contrast between the cellar visits, and I like that breakfast is part of the outing rather than an afterthought: cheese, sausages, and other local foods help put the wines in context.

The main consideration is the second winery’s focus. Terra Remota offers a guided visit and tasting, but its art collection and setting may take attention away from wine for some. If you want a close look at wine-making above all else, that difference is worth keeping in mind.

What makes this Girona wine tour worth considering

• Two distinct wineries: Compare a traditional approach with a newer style of production.
• Breakfast comes with the first tasting: Expect Catalan cheese and sausages, with regional foods such as olive oil and anchovies also part of the local tasting experience.
• Around 15 wines in one morning: The tastings include red, rosé, and white wines.
• A small group: With a maximum of six participants, you have a better chance to ask questions as you go.
• The Empordà setting: The route takes you into vineyard country below the Albera mountains, with time to see the vines.
• Plan for five hours away from Girona: The tour includes substantial minivan travel, not just time in the cellars.

From Girona to the vineyards below the Albera mountains

The meeting point is Plaça Sant Feliu, beside The River Caffe. From there, you travel by air-conditioned minivan toward the Empordà, a wine-producing area where vineyards use the slopes of the Albera mountains. The ride to the first winery takes about 70 minutes, so this is not a quick hop out of town. The scenery and countryside are part of the outing.

The return route also takes time: the drive from the second winery back to Girona is about an hour. There is another 20-minute transfer between the two wineries. Taken together, the journey is a meaningful part of this five-hour experience, so bring a little patience for the road along with your curiosity about wine.

The small group size is a real practical plus. A group capped at six tends to make conversation easier than a bus-sized tasting, and gives you a more natural chance to ask the guide or winery hosts how the wines are made. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and an expert local guide accompanies the group.

Empordalia: breakfast with the first tasting

The first stop is Empordalia, also identified as Celler de Vilajuïga. You spend about 75 minutes here for a winery visit, breakfast, regional foods, and wine tasting. The appeal is nicely down-to-earth: you start the day with local flavors before moving on to the more technical side of the visit.

Expect a typical Catalan breakfast centered on cheese and sausages. The broader local tasting can also introduce you to products such as anchovies and olive oil. These are not just extras to nibble while waiting for the wine. They give you a taste of the food culture around the vineyards, and offer useful companions for comparing wines.

One previous tasting followed a pattern of about six wines at this first stop. The exact selection can vary, but the tour includes around 15 wines overall, with reds, rosés, and whites. That is a generous amount for a five-hour outing, especially when you are also eating and touring two cellars.

The first winery is also where the tour’s traditional side comes into view. The owners are present to explain their process, and the guided cellar visit shows how wine-making methods and technology fit together. You can ask about what you see rather than simply being led past tanks and barrels.

Terra Remota: a different style of winery

After about 20 minutes in the minivan, you reach Terra Remota for a guided visit and tasting lasting around an hour and a half. This stop presents a contrast to the first winery, with a newer-generation approach to making wine. You can see how each cellar’s choices differ, rather than hearing the same account twice.

The visit also includes the chance to stroll among the vines and look at how the grapes grow. That matters if you like connecting the wine in your glass to the place it comes from. The landscape here is not just a backdrop: the vineyards make use of the Albera slopes, and walking among them gives you a better feel for the conditions behind the wines.

Terra Remota has an art collection, and that may be part of the visit’s character. One account of the tour found the collection more prominent than the wine-making, while still enjoying the tasting. If your main interest is wine, keep that possibility in mind and ask questions about the cellar and the wines you are sampling.

The tasting at this second stop may include around nine wines, though selections can change. One past account also found some bottles expensive. That is a useful cue to ask the price before buying anything and to check your bill before leaving. The winery has environmental awards, another point of interest if production practices matter to you.

What around 15 wines means in practice

The total tasting count is a selling point, but it is also worth thinking about how you want to experience it. You are trying wines at two wineries, not settling in for a long lunch or a single leisurely tasting. If you want to make sense of the differences, focus on a few questions: what changes between the traditional and newer methods, which styles suit your taste, and how the wines work with local foods.

You are offered a mix of red, rosé, and white wines, giving you a broad sample of the region’s production. The guide and winery hosts can add context, but the tour does not specify exact grape varieties or vintages. Go in ready to taste what is poured, rather than expecting a fixed list.

The food helps make the tasting feel rooted in the region. Cheese and sausages provide a familiar breakfast base, while anchovies and olive oil bring in other local flavors. If you are interested in how a region eats as well as what it drinks, this is a more rounded introduction than a cellar visit alone.

Is $175 a fair price?

At $175 per person, this is a premium half-day outing. The price includes transport in an air-conditioned minivan, an expert local wine guide, entry to both wineries, around 15 tastings, a typical Catalan breakfast, and a bottle of water. With two winery visits and a small group limited to six, you are paying for more than a tasting flight.

The strongest value is the combination of guided access and contrast. You get two separate cellar visits, the owners’ explanations, food, vineyard time, and transport from Girona. Arranging all of that independently could take more planning, especially if you want to visit two wineries and avoid driving after tastings.

Still, value depends on what you care about. If your priority is tasting as many wines as possible with breakfast included, the package is easy to understand. If you are primarily seeking detailed wine instruction or a long meal, the schedule may feel brisk, and the second winery’s art collection may not be your main interest.

Bottle purchases are not included. Since one past account described a bottle charge being billed twice, take a moment to check your receipt if you buy wine. That was an individual problem, not a stated feature of the tour, but checking the total is sensible anywhere you make a purchase.

Timing, meeting point, and who should go

The tour lasts five hours, with starting times depending on availability. You meet at Plaça Sant Feliu beside The River Caffe. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan to reach the meeting point yourself and allow enough time to find it.

This outing is for adults: children under 18 are not allowed. It is also not suitable for people with mobility impairments. The visit involves winery and vineyard settings, and the tour does not describe accessibility support.

I would recommend it to wine-curious adults staying in Girona who want a guided introduction to Empordà wines without arranging transport or winery appointments themselves. It is especially appealing if you enjoy regional food as much as wine, and like comparing two different producers in one trip.

It is less suited to you if you want to spend a whole day at one estate, have a highly specialized wine lesson, or prefer to avoid a fair amount of minivan time. It is a countryside excursion with tastings, not a city-center activity.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts five hours, including minivan transfers between Girona and the wineries.

Where do I meet the guide?

Meet at Plaça Sant Feliu, beside The River Caffe.

How many wines will I taste?

The tour includes approximately 15 wines in total, with a choice of red, rosé, and white wines.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. The tour includes a typical Catalan breakfast, with cheese and sausages. Regional foods such as anchovies and olive oil are also part of the local tasting experience.

Which languages are available?

The live guide speaks English or Spanish.

How many people are in the group?

The group is limited to six participants.

Is transport from my hotel included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Transport during the tour is by air-conditioned minivan.

Should you book this Girona wine tour?

Book it if you want an easy, guided way to compare two Empordà wineries, taste a broad range of local wines, and start with a proper Catalan breakfast. The small group, countryside setting, and contrasting cellar styles make it more than a simple tasting stop. Just go in knowing that the drive takes a fair share of the five hours, and that Terra Remota may give art and atmosphere nearly as much attention as wine.