Iberian Peninsula Food & Wine Tour

You will arrive in Lisbon, the country’s capital, and be met at the airport by your private driver. From there, you will be transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of Alfama. After freshening up in your elegant suite, you will meet your personal guide in the hotel lobby to begin your exploration of the city. You will traverse the streets of Lisbon, stopping to learn about its most fascinating sites, such as the Sao Jorge Castle and Praca do Comercio. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit the world-renowned Pasteis de Belem bakery, where you will indulge in Pasteles de Nata, which is a traditional Portuguese egg tart with a custard filling.

Today, you will begin with a splendid food tour of Lisbon that will have you discovering the city’s top foodie destinations. You will be provided with an authentic taste of the local culture when you visit the Mercado da Ribeira, which is a market that offers a wonderful selection of regional and international flavors that are crafted by local chefs. After your food tour, you will meet your guide in the lobby for a transfer to a Fado show, which will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner and a wine pairing.

Today, you will delight in a scenic drive along Portugal’s coast, and you will be transported via private coach. Upon your arrival in Porto, you will be dropped off at your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city’s Ribeira District. After you have properly settled in, you will spend your first few hours in Porto at your leisure, exploring the bustling city center and strolling through the charming streets. In the afternoon, you will meet your guide in your hotel lobby for a transfer to the home of a wonderful local family. Here, you will experience authentic Portuguese culinary traditions because you will be provided with a cooking lesson that will be followed by a typical meal.

This morning, you will be transferred to the Douro Valley, which is the home of Portugal’s luscious wine region. During your time in Portugal’s wine region, you will indulge in a private tour of the area’s most luxurious wineries before spending the afternoon wine tasting. You will then visit the region’s various wineries that line the emerald mountains of the valley. After your tours, you can relax with a private river cruise, where you will glide smoothly past charming farmhouses that line the rolling green hills while sipping on a glass of wine.

Today, you will be flying to Spain, and upon your arrival in San Sebastian, you will be met at baggage claim by your private driver for your transfer to your accommodation. Once you have had ample time to freshen up, you will meet your expert guide in your hotel lobby and transfer to the illustrious Beach of La Concha. You will spend the day basking in the sun and strolling along the picturesque shores of the beach. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to dine at a restaurant that has consistently been named among the world’s best.

After nearly a week of enjoying the culinary gems of Spain and Portugal, you should be eager for some fresh air and physical activity. Today, you will enjoy a guided trek from the center of San Sebastian along the stunning coastline, which will provide you with magnificent views over the entire city and the bay. After your trek, you will have the remainder of the afternoon to spend at your leisure. In the evening, you will have the incredible opportunity to experience a pintxos crawl through the city’s best pintxos bars and restaurants.

Today, you will enjoy your final breakfast in the Basque Country before meeting your private driver for a transfer to the airport. Upon your arrival, you will be dropped off at your beachfront hotel and spa accommodation in the seaside neighborhood of La Barceloneta. You will begin your tour with a visit to the famed Mercado de La Boqueria in the heart of Barcelona. Here, you will sample local delicacies from fresh seafood paella to handmade Spanish croquetas. After your tasting, your guide will lead you on a leisurely tour of the world-renowned Park Guell, and in the evening, you can dine at one of Barcelona’s famed Michelin-starred restaurants.

After breakfast, you will meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby for a transfer to the Penedes wine region, which is located just outside of the city. Guided by an excellent Catalan sommelier, you will be led on an exploration of the most luxurious wineries in Catalonia that will be accompanied by wine tastings with the area’s best vintages. Upon your return to Barcelona, you will have time to relax and freshen up before departing your accommodation for the evening’s activities. You will attend a traditional Flamenco show that will be accompanied by Spanish tapas and sangria.

This morning, you will make the trip to Madrid via high-speed train, and upon your arrival, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to your opulent accommodation. Once you have settled into your suite, you will meet your private tour guide in the hotel lobby to embark on a gourmet food tour through the city. During your tour, you will visit the Mercado San Miguel, where you will delight in tasting a variety of flavors that are local to Madrid. At the completion of your tour, you will be guided to the famed Parque del Retiro to relax in the shade alongside the park’s lake as rowboats glide past.

This morning, you will enjoy your final breakfast in Spain while soaking in the last few hours that you get to spend in this wonderful. As you collect your belongings, you will likely think to yourself that you have experienced the best of Spain and Portugal’s culinary offerings. Once you are ready to leave, you will return to your hotel to collect your things and meet your private driver in the lobby for your airport transfer.