Spanish Culinary, Wine & Cultural Tours
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Our Spanish Tours
On all of our tours you will discover the local culture through its gastronomy, fine wines, countryside and architecture. You will enjoy fine dining in famous Michelin starred restaurants, visit the most fashionable places in cosmopolitan Barcelona, discover traditional restaurants only the locals know about and experience medieval villages where time has stood still. Private cooking classes led both by masters of traditional Mediterranean fare, as well as young chefs specializing in avant-garde cooking will help you unlock the secrets of this cuisine. You will visit the most famous Spanish cellars and stroll through centuries old family owned vineyards.
Food & Wine Tours
Crepes or tapas? Champagne or Cava? Having difficulties deciding between a gourmet and cultural vacation in France or in Spain? This 8-day dream vacation is created with you in mind. With a perfectly balanced mix of excursions to French and Spanish medieval towns, seaside villages, vineyards and to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, you will be fully immersed in the rich cultures of this area. Through gourmet cooking lessons, tastings of exquisite food, fine wine and dining, you will quickly come to appreciate the Mediterranean diet--and may not wish to return home afterwards!
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Food & Wine Tours
Experience the cuisine, traditions, customs and people of Catalonia on this 6-day tour! You will visit quaint fishermen's villages, picturesque vineyards, medieval towns and castles. Your nights will be spent in authentic Spanish villas and charming seaside hotels.
Indulge in the cuisine of the area at unforgettable fine dining venues, charming local restaurants and in your gourmet cooking lessons. This tour is designed for the guest who wishes to have an authentic Spanish experience, from the sights to the flavors!
Food & Wine Tours
Spanish food, architecture and wine in a bustling cosmopolitan city await you, as well as an afternoon jaunt to a nearby Mediterranean town. This tour is perfect to add onto any Spanish vacation that did not allow you to experience all that Barcelona has to offer! You will visit the vibrant La Boqueria, the largest market in all of Europe, enjoy a gourmet cooking lesson, and explore some of the most renowned architecture in the world. A visit to an authentic Spanish vineyard is also in store! This long weekend tour lets you taste and see Barcelona in an unforgettable way; your time may be short, but this trip will be rich in memories and experiences!
Food & Wine Tours
On today's food & wine adventure you will head to the Perelada Winery in the Emporda Region, a 1h 30 min. drive from Barcelona. There, the house wine expert will await you and together you will make a complete visit to this famous cellar, with a long tradition of wine making, initiated by Carmelite monks in the 14th century. Your visit will start with a stroll along the beautiful vineyards, where our expert will show you the local vine and soil types and describe the unique factors of Catalan geography contributing to the development of Emporda wines.You will visit the cellar and learn about the wine making techniques; afterwards you will cross the lane to a 13th century Romanesque Castle, which is home to an ancient wine press and current wine making facilities.
Food & Wine Tours
This tour is perfect for discerning foodies, who would like to enjoy a day of tasting Barcelona's best. The journey will focus on the authentic gourmet foods in Catalonia, but will pass by a few architectural feats as well. You will start with a guided visit to la Boqueria market, Spain's largest marketplace. La Boqueria is like a museum of the brightest, most curious and delectable foods Europe has to offer. In any season you can lose yourself in a more than 800 year-old wonderland of fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, bread and desserts. But be warned: It may take a long time before deciding exactly where to concentrate your taste buds.
Food & Wine Tours
You will experience true Spanish luxury and style on this week-long tour as you venture from the city to the countryside's vineyards and seaside towns. On this fully chauffeured vacation, prepare to be pampered in fine dining, cultural excursions and exquisite accommodations. You will see authentic Spanish living and the diversity of this rich region with all of the comforts afforded by the wine spas, guided tours and excellent service you relish on vacation. Whether you are exploring Antoni Gaudi's architecture, taking a gourmet walking tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, sipping fine wine in a Spanish cellar or visiting a castle, you will appreciate the exceptional quality, customized attention and luxurious touch that is a hallmark of this tour.
Wine Tours
For our wine enthusiast who cannot resist the classic appeal of French wine, nor miss the fresh and recently re-discovered fine wines available in Spain, let us suggest this 6-day tour. You will visit world class wine regions, stroll the vineyards, visit the cellars and drink the wine at vineyards throughout the North of Spain and the South of France. You will be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of this area, while being immersed in the wine culture and appreciating the history of the medieval towns and castles you will encounter while on your vacation. All the while, you will enjoy luxurious hotel accommodations and the finest cuisine of each region you visit!
Wine Tours
Looking for a perfect weekend getaway to a quiet Mediterranean paradise flowing with wine? From the luxurious wine spa accommodations to the world-class vineyards you experience in this 4-day tour, our long weekend away is just what you had in mind. With an exceptional combination of luxurious villas, breathtaking natural beauty courtesy of the vineyards and mountain views, and of course fine wine and dining, you will return home refreshed and rejuvenated.
Wine Tours
Harvest time only comes once a year - and September is rapidly approaching! It's time to roll up your sleeves, pick some grapes and help the wine making process get started. On this 3 day tour, you will join in the activities of this festive time of year in Spain's finest wine country, the Priorat region. With accommodations in an authentic villa in the heart of this mountainous region, you will be caught up in the activities and spirit of working the land, to produce fine wines! Enjoy fine dining, delicious Spanish country cooking, the personalized attention of vineyard proprietors and take part in local cultures through their festivals. You will never forget this authentic experience and exciting vacation!
Wine Tours
At Gourmand Breaks we pride ourselves at knowing where the hidden gems are; we know all the best rated Penedes cellars and will take you there - small family run places where you will be attended personally by the owners, who will share their knowledge with you. We choose wineries that though small, are highly rated by the international wine critics, and you will be able to find their wines in some of the best-specialized wine stores back home. In our morning visit to Penedes, depending on your preferences, we will take you to a couple of our favorite cellars, where, of course, you will be able to enjoy a complete tasting of the winery's best and the family expert will be there to assist you. Together you will have a stroll through their exceptional vineyard situated in the rocky terrain of the Penedes wine region, which is covered in aromatic shrubs and low bushes. The grapes in this vineyard are all hand picked to ensure harvest at the ideal time for each vine
Wine Tours
We are delighted that here at Gourmand Breaks we have found some of the most precious wineries in the Priorat region. We do know the most interesting and highest rated Priorat cellars and are able to arrange visits to small family run wineries where you will be personally assisted by the owners to share their knowledge. Although we have selected small wineries for our visits, they are still very highly rated by the international wine critics and you will be able to find their wines in some of the best specialized wine stores when you return home. During your day you will visit two wineries, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon where, of course, you will be able to enjoy a complete tasting of the winery's best and the family expert will be there to assist you. In between the two visits you will relax with a delicious lunch paired with some of the Priorat wines you have already tasted.
Wine Tours
This weeklong trip around the Priorat, Penedes and Empordan wine country is perfect for the wine enthusiast who relishes visits to cellars, vineyards and tastings. While dining in style and visiting the picturesque countryside, you will discover a little bit of everything Spanish, including its culture, cuisine and history. How about sipping fine wine on a Mediterranean terrace of a local or medieval village, or strolling around a family owned vineyard with the proprietor before a tour of the oldest olive mill in Europe? Or perhaps you are looking forward to the gourmet cooking lesson with a private chef after exploring the Dali art museum? The activities this tour offers are as a diverse as the lush wine region, and you can soon discover it all for yourself!
Culinary Tours
You will submerge yourself in Dali's scandalous surrealism and admire Gaudi's architectural flights of fantasy on this 7-day tour. Experience the delightful cuisine of the Mediterranean through fine dining and gourmet cooking lessons. Discover the rich history of art from Picasso to Dali and marvel at the architectural legacy of Gothic cathedrals and ancient Greek ruins. Visit picturesque medieval villages as well as the painter's refuge and seaside village of Cadaques. This tour presents you with an unforgettable combination of culinary and artistic delights.
Culinary Tours
As you encounter medieval villages, quaint fisherman's towns, and stay in a sunny seaside resort, you will indulge in sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine. You will learn a few secrets in a Mediterranean kitchen, taste exquisite local flavors and dine luxuriously in Spanish style. This delightful 4-day tour gives you an epicurean take on the medieval and Mediterranean.
Culinary Tours
Beyond the rich history of art, architecture and culture of Barcelona, this modern cosmopolitan city holds a contemporary culinary world, fusing the best of tradition with innovation. This 5-day tour helps you unlock the current feel of the city, experiencing the modern and contemporary interpretations of classic Spanish cuisine. From gourmet cooking lessons and market visits, to fine dining experiences and tastings, this luxurious tour is perfect for those who appreciate the blend of current styles with history and for those who want a fresh new look at an old city.
Culinary Tours
This unforgettable day-long tour includes a visit to the city's most talked about marketplace, La Boqueria, a gourmet cooking class with a Spanish chef and a delicious 3-course meal - and that's only in the morning! In the afternoon, you will discover the heart of the old city, the Gothic Quarter, and marvel at its architecture and history. On a gourmet walking tour of this district, you will try fresh local cheeses, wines, dried fruits, nuts and a regional favorite, chocolate con churros. Though you could not possibly see everything Barcelona has to offer in a day, you will see more than enough to start planning your return trip before you even leave this magnificent city!
Culinary Tours
Catalonia, a region of Northern Spain hugging the Mediterranean Sea, has a unique and rich cuisine that has been evolving over the past years. This week long tour introduces you to this cuisine and lets you experience the culture through an unforgettable array of activities. You will spend your days exploring 13th century castles, tasting fine wines at picturesque vineyards, participating in gourmet cooking lessons complete with market visits and more. Your nights will be spent at a classic 4-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona for a taste of the city, then in an authentic Spanish villa in the countryside to round out the experience.
Luxury Celebrations
Romantic Mediterranean beaches, delightful and unspoiled seaside towns, moonlit nights to die for and fine dining paired with delicious wines, all this and more awaits you in our very special Romantic Spain Tour! You and your special partner, will be spoiled with guided tours of Gaudi´s architecture in Barcelona, the old town of Girona, fascinating Spanish wineries and tastings of exquisite gourmet Spanish foods. You will be entertained by a private cooking class and a visit to Dali´s Museum and further enthralled by your visit to a fishermen´s village and your romantic hotel overlooking the sea in the Emporda Region of the Costa Brava. All this and much more awaits you in this exquisite private Romantic Spain tour.
Luxury Celebrations
You will experience true Spanish luxury and style on this week-long tour as you venture from the city to the countryside's vineyards and seaside towns. On this fully chauffeured vacation, prepare to be pampered in fine dining, cultural excursions and exquisite accommodations. You will see authentic Spanish living and the diversity of this rich region with all of the comforts afforded by the wine spas, guided tours and excellent service you relish on vacation. Whether you are exploring Antoni Gaudi's architecture, taking a gourmet walking tour of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, sipping fine wine in a Spanish cellar or visiting a castle, you will appreciate the exceptional quality, customized attention and luxurious touch that is a hallmark of this tour.
Luxury Celebrations
Looking for a short vacation with just the girls? This five day tour is just the ticket with activities to relax and exercise your body and mind in creative ways while providing opportunities to connect with the most important women in your life. Maybe you are celebrating a bachelorette party, a friend's 40th birthday, or the mothers and daughters need a new kind of bonding trip this year? With exceptional accommodations in a countryside villa, daily excursions and activities, fine dining and nights out, you will not only have new memories to share with the girls, but return rejuvenated from this fabulous vacation!
Luxury Celebrations
For an unforgettable weekend of pampering, luxury and chocolate, look no further. Made especially for chocolate lovers, this tour will provide you with a thorough experience of the city's chocolate, while you experience the best of Barcelona in style. You will stay in luxury accommodations affording you breathtaking views of the city and the sea, explore the old Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, visit the famous La Boqueria market and see world-renowned Spanish architecture. Imagine a trip that is punctuated by encounters with chocolate, from dining at exceptional Michelin starred restaurants, to experiencing a famous dessert-style dinner and visiting a luxurious spa for a rejuvenating treatment. You will experience the richest Barcelona can offer, both in chocolate and the culture.
Luxury Celebrations
lt is hard not to fall in love with Barcelona. So it is no wonder that Woody Allen chose it to set his latest movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, in this Spanish coastal cosmopolitan city.
Barcelona provides a one-of-a-kind background to the plot - the city enjoys a warm climate all year round, boasts amazing architecture and chic shopping. While we cannot guarantee you'll be seduced by Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Penelope Cruz or Javier Bardem on your own trip, we will guarantee that you will by the scenery of Barcelona and the Catalan countryside, just as it does in this sensual film. Don't forget your camera -never mind if you are not a movie director! We can assure you, you will want to capture these landmarks where Allen shot his scenes on film! Like Fellini's Rome, the Catalan capital of Barcelona is a central character in Allen's film. As he told the crowds at Cannes,Vicky Cristina Barcelona is his "love letter to Barcelona, and from Barcelona to the world."
Luxury Celebrations
Give the gift of Gourmand, in the way that works for you.
Do your parents love fine food and wines and the Mediterranean climate? Now reserving a vacation for their anniversary or birthday has never been easier.
Perhaps your sales manager has exceeded optimistic sales objectives and the company wishes to say thank you with a luxury vacation (so he or she can do it next quarter, as well!)?
There are 3 different options to give your Gourmand Gift:
Luxury Celebrations
Mediterranean beaches, charming seaside towns, romantic moonlit nights, wine, fine dining, no pressing engagements or stress and, most importantly, your special someone--roll these things up into one and enjoy out Celebrate the Date tour! In this dream setting, you and your loved one will enjoy all Spain has to offer on a private nine-day tour. Whether you are honeymooners celebrating the start of your life together or a couple of many years, this tour provides the romantic environment each will relish! Vineyard visits, hot air balloon rides, fine dining, sailing trips and much more will make this an unforgettable and romantic Spanish vacation.
Spain & France
Crepes or tapas? Champagne or Cava? Having difficulties deciding between a gourmet and cultural vacation in France or in Spain? This 8-day dream vacation is created with you in mind. With a perfectly balanced mix of excursions to French and Spanish medieval towns, seaside villages, vineyards and to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, you will be fully immersed in the rich cultures of this area. Through gourmet cooking lessons, tastings of exquisite food, fine wine and dining, you will quickly come to appreciate the Mediterranean diet--and may not wish to return home afterwards!
Spain & France
For our wine enthusiast who cannot resist the classic appeal of French wine, nor miss the fresh and recently re-discovered fine wines available in Spain, let us suggest this 6-day tour. You will visit world class wine regions, stroll the vineyards, visit the cellars and drink the wine at vineyards throughout the North of Spain and the South of France. You will be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of this area, while being immersed in the wine culture and appreciating the history of the medieval towns and castles you will encounter while on your vacation. All the while, you will enjoy luxurious hotel accommodations and the finest cuisine of each region you visit!
Spain & France
An opportunity to see Northern Spain and South Western France, with a tour which commences and finishes in Barcelona. From the sophistication of Barcelona with guided tours of the fabulous architecture of Gaudi and imaginative tastings of Iberian Ham and Local Cheese, to the historical drama of old Girona and the sparkling beauty of a deep blue sea at Cadaques. Visits to wineries interspersed with fine dining, the freedom of the road and the medieval imagery of Carcassonne; an opportunity to visit Lourdes or, should you prefer, on an extended tour, a visit to Toulousse, followed by a walk back into the past with a visit to Biarritz, prior to arriving in the tapas haven of San Sebastian. An opportunity to see architecture by Frank Ghery with the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and an hotel in La Rioja Region. A visit to one of the most prestigious wineries in the region of La Rioja prior to returning to Barcelona at the end of your memorable tour.
Customized Tours
We arrange personalized, unique and perfectly organized tours every time. We would love to combine your suggestions and preferences with our experience and extensive knowledge of the area to craft a perfectly organized and unforgettable travel experience.
Travel Options
Planning a vacation is enough work to need a vacation!. We know the value of your time, and that is why at Gourmand Breaks we offer 4 clearly differentiated travel options for nearly all of our tours, in order to adapt ourselves to your needs.
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