Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure

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15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Barcelona, Spain

Ends

Lisbon, Portugal

Highlights

Learn tried and tested techniques to make the best and most authentic Catalan and Basque cuisine from local experts.

Sample the plates that make Northern Spain a true foodie's delight. Whether it’s tapas and paella, or regional specialty cheeses, hams and fresh seafood, your tongue and tummy will be happy you made the trip.

Explore the Coa Valley, the centre of a rewilding project, and enjoy a night in a homestay-style guesthouse where you’ll join your hosts for a dinner full of local produce.

Try the vast range of delicious drops that Spain is known for, including cava, vermouth, wine and cider. Get up close and personal with their production methods, learn the traditional ways to drink them and sit back and enjoy a sip in the Spanish sunshine.

Learn how to make the iconic Portuguese tart pastel de nata (egg custard tart) with a cooking class in the Belem area of Lisbon.

Meet local producers along the way, including winemakers in Douro Valley and an olive oil factory where you can taste-test everyone’s favourite cooking staple.

Itinerary

Explore the flavors of the Iberian Peninsula on this 17-day food tour from Barcelona to Lisbon. Travel through Spain and Portugal, hopping from bustling taperias and wine bars to ancient cellars and fresh markets. Highlights include cooking classes, local farm visits, and sampling everything from sweet Portuguese tarts to savory Spanish jamon.

You’ll wander the fields of rural farms, share home-cooked meals, and learn the secrets behind regional specialties. The leisurely pace and focus on culinary immersion make this trip a feast for all senses—perfect for food lovers seeking authentic tastes and cultural connection.

The unique selling point is the depth of hands-on and behind-the-scenes food experiences, offering a mouthwatering journey through Northern Spain and Portugal’s most celebrated gastronomic destinations.

day 1 - Barcelona

Hola! Welcome to Spain. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight in Barcelona. If you arrive early, maybe explore the streets of the old Gothic Quarter, check out the Picasso Museum or wander the tree-lined boulevard of La Rambla. After the meeting, maybe jump straight in and sip on a glass of cava or vermouth in a local bar, or head out on a tapas crawl with your group and taste some bite-sized Catalan dishes.

included:Barcelona - Welcome meeting

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

day 2 - Barcelona

This morning, get ready for an authentic introduction to Catalan cuisine on an Urban Adventure market visit and tapas tour. Join locals as they indulge in the fine art of eating and drinking, something Spaniards are champions of! Immerse yourself in the buzz of street life and market stalls and listen to stories of the past and everyday life in Barcelona. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore more of the city's hotspots. You might like to get cultural with some Gaudi at the Casa Mila or check out the La Sagrada Familia. Maybe get lost in the mysterious alleys of the Gothic Quarter and finish the day with a sip of red wine from a porron (a traditional glass pitcher).

included:Barcelona - Market visit and tapas tour for lunch with Urban Adventures

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 3 - Logrono

Ride the rails east to the prized vineyards of the La Rioja wine region and Logrono. Logrono sits on the banks of the Ebro River and is the capital of Spain’s most renowned wine region. It also boasts one of the most distinguished culinary traditions in the country and is home to some of the best tapas bars in Spain. When you arrive, get your bearings on an orientation walk, then visit a nearby winery and enjoy a tasting of their locally grown produce. Later, you’ll go on a walking pintxos tour – a Basque-style tapas crawl. This is the perfect opportunity to sample a bit of everything, as each bar has its own specialty. Taste some grilled chorizo or wild mushrooms and wash them down with a glass of the region’s famous red.

included:Logrono - Orientation walk, Logrono - Pintxos tour, Logrono - Winery visit and tasting

accommodation:Hostel

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 4 - Basque Country

This morning you’ll travel to the seaside city of San Sebastian – a jewel of the Basque country and a city obsessed with food. When you arrive, take an orientation tour of the Parte Vieja (Old Town) – a mix of alleyways wedged between the bay and the Urumea River. This afternoon, maybe continue exploring the city before heading to your farm stay accommodation. Tonight, sit down to a traditional Basque dinner at your accommodation – maybe try marmitako (tuna and potato soup), bacalao al pil-pil (cod in olive oil sauce) or txuleton (grilled beef steak).

included:Basque Country - Dinner at Farmstay, San Sebastian - Orientation walk

accommodation:Farmstay

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 5 - Basque Country

One of the secrets to the success of San Sebastian’s food scene is its obsession with high-quality, local and seasonal ingredients. This morning, you’ll head to Ondarroa Port – a small fishing village on the Basque coast. Here, you’ll stroll along the port and fish market, learn about the daily work and discover the historical role women have played in the fishing industry. After, visit a local business where you’ll explore different types of fish and the preparation process – and choose the fish you’ll cook later today! Back at your farm-stay accommodation tonight, you’ll join a cooking class. Here, you’ll prepare your chosen fish alongside locally produced vegetables and pair the dish with local wines before sitting down to enjoy your homemade meal.

included:Basque country - Cooking class, Basque country - Fish market visit

accommodation:Farmstay

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 6 - Oviedo

Visit an organic cider house in the Picos de Europa National Park. Here, you’ll discover the artisanal cider-making process, from the organic cultivation of the apples to their final production. Taste different varieties of cider, including the exclusive Ice Cider, then sit down to lunch. Designed exclusively at the cider house, the apple will be the star of every dish and each bite will be a tribute to local cuisine and sustainability. Later, travel to Oviedo – the capital of Asturias located between the Cantabrian Mountains and the Bay of Biscay. When you arrive, set off on an orientation walk through the medieval Old Town and past pre-Romanesque churches, monuments and grand houses with your local leader.

included:Oviedo - Orientation walk, Oviedo - Cider House visit in Picos de Europa including lunch

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 7 - Santiago de Compostela

This morning, take a bus to A Coruna in the region of Galicia, taking in the scenic Galician coastline along the way. Visit the fish market in the Praza de Lugo and see the range of seafood on offer. Maybe sit down to a fresh seafood lunch, then, like thousands of pilgrims before you, end your journey in the capital of Galicia – believed to be the final resting place of the apostle St James. The old city of Santiago de Compostela holds many delights within its walls, all overlooked by the mighty cathedral. Take a walk with your local leader around the Old District, through the arcaded stone streets and past the archbishop’s imposing palace. Maybe spend the night in one of the cafes, bars or tapas restaurants in the Old Town.

included:Santiago de Compostela - Stops in coast towns on the way from Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela - Orientation walk

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 8 - Santiago de Compostela

After breakfast, travel to Cambados – a municipality in Galicia known for its seafood and white wine. When you arrive, you’ll join a seafood workshop. Discover the ancient trade of shellfish gathers, see firsthand the different cultivation jobs of the prized mollusk, and learn how the specimens are harvested. Next, it's time to visit a canning factory. Watch the production process, ending with a tasting of different products paired with local wines. Tonight, head out for dinner with your group to celebrate your last night in Northern Spain!

included:Santiago de Compostela - Farewell Dinner, Santiago de Compostela - Visit to cane factory and tasting, Santiago de Compostela - Seafood workshop in Cambados

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 9 - Porto

Ola! Welcome to Portugal. Your second part of the adventure starts in Porto – a coastal city known for its medieval riverside district, azulejo tile-covered buildings and, of course, fortified port wine. You have a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. After, get to know each other over an included dinner of one of Porto’s (and Portugal’s) favourite dishes – the francesinha. Although technically a sandwich, it’s most definitely a meal – and one you’ll need a knife and fork for! After, you could take an evening stroll along the river or grab a drink at one of the city’s many wine cellars.

included:Porto - Francesinha dinner

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Dinner

day 10 - Porto

Taste your way around Porto today while exploring the city’s old bridges, cobbled streets, merchants’ houses and cafes. Led by a local guide, you’ll start with coffee and pastel de nata (the famed Portuguese custard tart). Continue through the Ribeira District, sampling local specialties like bolinho de bacalhau (salted cod fritters) and a glass of wine, then pop into a classic tasco (bar) for a cachorrinho (Porto’s mini version of the hot dog) and a cold beer. Finish the tour at a traditional mercearia (family-run grocer) with a charcuterie board and a glass of port wine. You have free time for the rest of the day – maybe pull up a chair in a taverna and order another glass of port.

included:Porto - Food tour inc Pastel de Nata, Tasco, Cachorrinho & Mercearia

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 11 - Douro Valley / Coa Valley

Take a scenic morning drive through the Douro Valley. Your first stop of the day is Quinta da Pacheca (winegrowers since 1738) for a guided tour, picnic lunch and wine tasting. Over a couple of glasses of local wine (and a port, of course), you’ll share an assortment of olives, sausages, fruits, salads, regional cheeses and more. Then continue to the Coa Valley – known for the combined efforts of passionate locals to rewild the area, starting with the reintroduction of ancient cow breeds. Your accommodation tonight is a homestay in the historic village of Castelo Rodrigo. Take some time to enjoy the views of the surrounding hills, then regroup for a home-cooked dinner showcasing local produce. You could also check out some of the Coa Valley’s open-air paleolithic rock art paintings nearby.

included:Douro valley - Guided Tour, picnic lunch & wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca, Coa valley - homecooked dinner with locally sourced produce

accommodation:Homestay

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 12 - Alentejo

Say adeus to the Coa Valley and drive south to the medieval village of Marvao in the Alentejo region. This part of Portugal is known for its centuries-old olive groves. Visit a local olive oil producer to learn how this liquid gold is made before tasting some of it of course! A delicous lunch will be included at the olive mill where everything is homemade and prepared with the olive oil they produce. You'll then have an opportunity to plant your own olive tree and perhaps pick up a bottle of olive oil to take home (the perfect souvenir!). Later continue the drive to your hotel in Castelo de Vide – considered one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval towns. Relax or take some time to stroll the cobbled streets of the old Jewish quarter before enjoying an included dinner at the hotel.

included:Alentejo - Farm visit and dinner, Alentejo - Olive Oil farm visit with tasting & Olive tree planting

accommodation:Farmstay

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 13 - Lisbon

Drive further south to Evora today. Evora is the capital of Alentejo and is steeped in history – as seen in the centrally located Roman Temple. Check out the highlights on an orientation walk with your leader, then enjoy free time for lunch. The city is famous for bread soup and pork clam stew – but just ask your leader if you need recommendations. Then it’s time to hit the road to Lisbon, arriving in the late afternoon. Take some time to freshen up, then regroup for an orientation walk of Portugal’s capital. Along the way, you’ll get to try ginjinha, a sweet cherry liqueur from Lisbon. The rest of the evening is free. Maybe ask your leader for authentic dinner options or check out a live fado show – a genre of Portuguese soul music that originated in Africa and has evolved to suit the streets of Lisbon.

included:Lisbon - Orientation walk - Leader led, Evora - Orientation walk Leader led, Lisbon - Ginginha Tasting

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 14 - Lisbon

Spend the morning exploring Mercado da Ribeira (aka Time Out Market) – a historic market with stalls selling fresh produce and artisanal goods, bars and even a cooking school. Then make a detour to Loja das Conservas – a quirky deco store selling canned fish from 17 different national canned fish outlets – for a tasting. You’ll then head to the Belem neighbourhood for a pastel de nata cooking class. First made in the 16th century by nuns, the mixture of crispy pastry and creamy egg custard filling is Portugal’s best-known dessert. If you have time, you might also want to stroll past the pastel-coloured buildings up to the Sao Jorge Castle – one of the city’s best views. As it’s your last night together as a group, you could head out for farewell dinner together and raise a toast to a brilliant week eating your way around Portugal.

included:Lisbon - Pasteis de Nata tasting and cooking class in Belem, Lisbon - Mercado da Ribeira Visit, Lisbon - Canned fish tasting at Loja das Conservas

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 15 - Lisbon

With no activities planned, your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you’d like to spend more time in Lisbon, just speak to your booking agent.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (14 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Farmstay (1 night)

Meals

13 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Transport

Public Bus, Taxi, Train, Private Vehicle, Metro, Tram

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Barcelona - Welcome meetingBarcelona - Market visit and tapas tour for lunch with Urban AdventuresLogrono - Orientation walkLogrono - Pintxos tourLogrono - Winery visit and tastingBasque Country - Dinner at FarmstaySan Sebastian - Orientation walkBasque country - Cooking classBasque country - Fish market visitOviedo - Orientation walkOviedo - Cider House visit in Picos de Europa including lunchSantiago de Compostela - Stops in coast towns on the way from OviedoSantiago de Compostela - Orientation walkSantiago de Compostela - Farewell DinnerSantiago de Compostela - Visit to cane factory and tastingSantiago de Compostela - Seafood workshop in CambadosPorto - Francesinha dinnerPorto - Food tour inc Pastel de Nata, Tasco, Cachorrinho & MerceariaDouro valley - Guided Tour, picnic lunch & wine tasting at Quinta da PachecaCoa valley - homecooked dinner with locally sourced produceAlentejo - Farm visit and dinnerAlentejo - Olive Oil farm visit with tasting & Olive tree plantingLisbon - Orientation walk - Leader ledEvora - Orientation walk Leader ledLisbon - Ginginha TastingLisbon - Pasteis de Nata tasting and cooking class in BelemLisbon - Mercado da Ribeira VisitLisbon - Canned fish tasting at Loja das Conservas

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