Explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Northern Spain on this nine-day food-focused adventure. Immerse yourself in the buzz of street life at market stalls in Barcelona, whip up Catalan specialties in a cooking class and hang out at tapas bars in Logrono. Then, venture north to San Sebastian, home to beaches and a thriving arts scene, visit a traditional Asturian sidreria (cider house) near Oviedo and taste fresh seafood on the coast in Galicia. With Santiago de Compostela in your sights, your Spanish food pilgrimage is a path worth taking.
Journey through northern Spain and get to know the people, landscapes, customs and cuisines that make this part of the country so captivating. Sip rioja (wine) in Logrono, visit the seaside town of Barcelona and indulge in pintox (the Basque version of tapas) in San Sebastian. Explore the medieval city of Pamplona and wander the Art Walk and historic museums in Madrid on an eight-day adventure that packs all the essential highlights of Spain into a week.
Join us for this fantastic 14-day private trip, where delicious food, inspiring wine, rich culture, and splendid art are on the menu!
Our stunning itinerary begins in Bordeaux, where we invite you to explore France’s ‘Petit Paris’ (little Paris) and the biggest urban World Heritage site in the world. Let yourself be seduced by some of France’s finest wines and inspired by the city’s incredible culinary scene! This voyage of the senses then takes you south, to the Basque Country (both French and then Spanish) where art, culture, and gastronomy are a fundamental part of the local tradition. Your cultural pilgrimage will culminate in Santiago de Compostela; Galicia’s capital known for receiving thousands of visitors every year, many of them, attracted to its ancient history and religious heritage.
Taste the essence of Portugal and Spain as you wander through historic cities with rich culture and vintage wines. Explore Lisbon, where narrow Moorish streets meet expansive squares and a castle that overlooks a vibrant, cultural scene below. Walk the scenic Ribeira waterfront in Porto, a Portuguese harbor city and home to Port wine. Enjoy a relaxing 2-night stay on the grounds of a winery in the Douro River Valley. Visit the lively city of Salamanca, before touring Bilbao and San Sebastián and get up close with the local culture of the Basque Country, one of the most renowned Spanish regions for food and wine. Savor this journey along rolling hills, distinct cultures, curving coasts, and twisting vines.
Welcome to the Iberian Peninsula, home to some of the world's freshest seafood, finest wines and most flavourful local produce. On this 17-day trip across Northern Spain and Portugal, tingle your tastebuds as you eat and drink your way through cities and towns made famous by their cuisine. Hop from taperias to wine bars, learn how to cook authentic and delicious local meals, explore ancient wine cellars and fresh food markets and wander the fields of a farm before sitting down to a home-cooked meal. From sweet Portuguese tarts to savoury Spanish jamon, delight all your senses on this food-forward adventure.