Two wineries, one calm morning in wine country. This small-group wine tasting trip from Girona is built around the Empordà wine region, so you get countryside views and real talk about local winemaking traditions. You’ll visit two spots with a guided tour and structured tastings that fit neatly into a morning schedule.

I especially like the value of what’s included: breakfast and tastings at both wineries, not just a quick pour-and-go. I also like the group size cap of just up to 7 travelers, which makes it easier to ask questions and actually understand what you’re tasting.

One consideration: there’s no lunch included, so if you’re the type who eats early and often, plan to grab something after you return to Girona.

Key highlights to look forward to

• Up to 7 travelers for a more personal guide-to-questions ratio
• Terra Remota winery visit plus a guided wine tasting (about 2 hours)
• Empordàlia at Celler de Vilajuïga with a typical Catalan breakfast and tastings
• 5 wines plus olive oil included at the second stop
• Morning timing (around 8:40am departure) that helps you keep the rest of your day open

A Morning Wine Escape From Girona’s Old Streets

This tour is the kind of plan I like when I’m staying in a big, historic city like Girona: you get out quickly, you come back without rushing, and you spend your morning with people who actually know the subject. The timing matters. You depart the city early (departure is listed around 8:40am, with meet-up at 8:45am at Plaça de Sant Feliu), which helps you taste wine in daylight rather than peak-afternoon crowds.

The big idea here is the Empordà wine region, not just random tasting rooms. You’re learning local traditions and winemaking through a guided format at two different wineries, so you can compare styles and approaches instead of repeating the same experience twice.

Also, the tour includes bottled water and a local guide, which sounds simple, but it keeps the morning smooth—especially when you’re driving out of town and tasting multiple pours.

Terra Remota: A Guided Winery Visit and Wine Tasting That Feels Specific

Your first stop is Terra Remota, where the schedule gives you time to slow down. You get a guided visit and tasting there for about 2 hours, with admission included. That length is important because it gives the guide room to explain what you’re seeing and why it matters, rather than treating everything like a speed-run.

From the way the experience is described and how it’s been rated, Terra Remota is set up as one of the stronger wineries in the Girona area. In practical terms, that usually means you’ll have enough structure to understand the basics of the property and the wine-making approach, then you’ll move into tasting with context.

If you care about variety, this stop helps you get oriented: you’ll start tasting before the second winery, which makes it easier to notice contrasts later. One of the nice parts of the itinerary is that you’re not stuck in one place for the entire morning.

A small caution based on feedback from the tour experience: some guests found the first winery experience to feel more commercial or less intimate than the second stop. If you’re hoping for a super hands-on, deeply personal vibe everywhere you go, keep that in mind. The good news is the itinerary design already gives you a chance to balance that with the more wine-focused second visit.

Empordàlia at Celler de Vilajuïga: Catalan Breakfast, 5 Wines, and Olive Oil

The second stop is Empordàlia, part of Celler de Vilajuïga, and it’s where the tour leans hard into local food plus tastings. You’re there for about 1 hour 30 minutes, again with admission included.

What you get: a typical Catalan breakfast plus a tasting of 5 wines and olive oil. That pairing is more useful than it sounds. Wine tastings can blur together if you’re only tasting alcohol. Adding breakfast and olive oil gives your palate a break and adds flavors that reflect Mediterranean food culture—so the tasting has a reference point beyond just the glass.

This is also the stop where the experience gets extra praise. In feedback, guests liked that the wine felt like the focus. So if you want the tasting portion to feel purposeful—more about what you’re tasting and why—this second location is likely where you’ll feel it most.

One practical detail: because breakfast is included, you’re not walking into the tasting hungry. Still, the tour doesn’t include lunch later, so treat breakfast as your fuel for the whole morning. Once you’re back in Girona, plan a real meal.

What the Small Group Really Changes (Beyond the Marketing)

This tour caps at a maximum of 7 travelers, and that has real effects on the experience. With a smaller group, you usually get more time for questions and more flexibility in how the guide explains things. It also helps on winery logistics: people move as a group, and everyone can hear and follow along.

You’ll likely notice that the guides bring energy and personality. Specific guide names showing up in the experience include Júlia, Marc, Carmen, and Marcal, and multiple people emphasized that the guides were friendly and fun while also staying on top of the details. That combination matters on wine tours. You want someone who can explain what you’re tasting without turning it into a lecture.

The group size also changes the pace in a good way. You’re not in a line of strangers, and you’re not waiting while someone figures out where to stand for every step. You get more of the “morning outing” vibe, which is exactly what you want when your goal is local wine and countryside views—not just checkboxes.

Price and Value: Is $179.51 Worth It?

At $179.51 per person for about 5 hours, this isn’t a bargain-basement tasting. But it also isn’t just paying for wine. Your money covers:

• Local guide time for both stops
• A guided visit at Terra Remota
• Wine tastings at both wineries
• Breakfast at Empordàlia
• Olive oil included in the tasting
• Bottled water

Where the value really lands is in the structure. A lot of low-cost tours feel like they’re selling transportation and leaving the rest to chance. Here, the itinerary is built around two planned tasting moments and an actual food component, which usually means you get more “why” behind the tasting, not only “try this.”

Also, the early departure helps you get the experience without losing most of your day. That’s a quiet value—time is the one thing you can’t buy back.

Two quick considerations that affect value for some people:

• Lunch isn’t included, so you should plan food after you return.
• There’s a minimum drinking age of 18. If your group includes younger travelers, they can still take the tour, but they can’t drink wine.

How to Get the Most Out of the Tasting (Without Trying Too Hard)

You don’t need to be a wine expert. You do need to show up ready to taste. Here’s how you can make the most of it:

• Arrive on time. With an early morning start, arriving late can cut into tasting time.
• Eat the breakfast like it’s part of the plan, not just a snack. It’ll help your palate handle multiple wines.
• Sip, don’t shotgun. You’ll get 5 wines at the second stop, plus tastings at the first, so a slow pace helps you actually notice differences.
• Stay hydrated. Bottled water is included, but still, drink it.
• Wear comfortable shoes. Winery grounds can involve walking and uneven surfaces.

If you’re the kind of person who likes learning as you go, this is also the right setup. The tour is designed around learning local wine traditions and winemaking, so you’ll get more out of asking questions than you would on a free-form tasting. And if your guide is someone like Júlia, Marc, Carmen, or Marcal, you can expect that kind of back-and-forth friendly energy from the people running the day.

Who This Tour Suits Best in Girona

This is a strong pick if you want a guided wine experience without the stress of planning routes, finding wineries, and figuring out tastings on your own. It’s especially fitting for:

• Couples and friends who want a calm, countryside morning with clear structure
• People who like a small group and don’t want to compete for the guide’s attention
• Visitors who want wine plus food (Catalan breakfast and olive oil are part of the package)
• Anyone basing themselves in Girona and looking for an Empordà day trip that doesn’t eat your whole day

If you prefer very informal, wandering wine experiences with zero guidance, this might feel a bit structured. But if you like explanation, comparisons, and a set tasting plan, you’ll likely appreciate the format.

Also, because it’s offered in English, it’s a comfortable option for English-speaking visitors who still want authenticity.

The Return to Girona: Planning the Rest of Your Day

You end back at the meeting point in Girona. That makes it easier to connect the day to other plans without needing complicated transport. Since the tour runs roughly 5 hours, you’ll often have the afternoon for wandering the city, a relaxed lunch, or other nearby sights.

Just remember one rule: no lunch is included. So if you come from breakfast to wine tastings, you’ll be fine for the morning. After you’re back, treat it like a full meal day.

Should You Book This Wine Tasting From Girona?

Book it if you want a small-group Empordà day trip with real structure: Terra Remota for a guided tasting, then Empordàlia for Catalan breakfast plus 5 wines and olive oil. The guide-led approach and the small group size are the two big reasons this feels worth it, and the near-perfect ratings back up that it consistently works.

Don’t book it (or at least adjust expectations) if you’re hoping for lunch included or if you’re very sensitive to pacing differences between the two winery experiences. One part of the route may feel more commercial than the other, but the itinerary design is clearly aimed at balancing that out.

If you’re in Girona and you want a morning that feels like a genuine local countryside experience—not just a drive—this is a smart, efficient choice.

FAQ

What is the duration of the Wines Tasting and Typical Breakfast small group tour from Girona?

The tour lasts about 5 hours.

Where do I meet for the tour?

You meet at Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, Spain. The listed start time is 8:45am.

How many people are in the group?

The tour is a small group with a maximum of 7 travelers.

What tastings and food are included?

You’ll have a guided wine tasting at Terra Remota and a typical Catalan breakfast at Empordàlia, plus a tasting of 5 wines and olive oil at the second stop. Bottled water is included.

What is the minimum age to drink wine?

The minimum drinking age is 18.

Is it free to cancel?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.