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.
Flagship 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 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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Flagship 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.
Flagship Tours
Spanish food, architecture and wine in a bustling cosmopolitan city await you, as well as an afternoon foray to a nearby Mediterranean town. This tour is perfect to add onto any Spanish vacation that did not let you experience all that Barcelona has to offer. From a morning in the largest market in all of Europe and a gourmet cooking lesson to an afternoon of the some of the most renown architecture in the world and a visit to an authentic Spanish vineyard, this long weekend tour lets you taste and see Barcelona in a short time that will be rich in memories and experiences.
Flagship Tours
If you have just one free day of vacation and a desire to experience the authentic culinary world of the Catalan countryside, this trip is designed for you! In just a day's time, you will be immersed in the region. It starts with a morning excursion and guided tour to Pals, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in all of Spain! You will taste the traditional cuisine of the area during a gourmet cooking lesson with a Spanish chef, feast on a 3-course meal and drink wine. The afternoon will take you to Calella and Llafranc, the most exclusive and picturesque Mediterranean seaside towns of the Costa Brava to explore scenic walkways along the coast, a light house on the cliffs and the sandy beaches strewn below. After the day's venture into the beautiful and diverse landscape, you will leave eager to return.
Flagship 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 the morning! In the afternoon, you will discover the heart of the old city, the old 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 fruit, 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 before you even leave the city.
Flagship 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 with the guest in mind who wishes to have an authentic Spanish experience, from the sights to the flavors!
Wine Vacations
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, 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 for yourself!
Wine Vacations
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 on your vacation. All the while, you will enjoy luxurious hotel accommodations and the finest cuisine of each region you visit!
Wine Vacations
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.
Cuisine & Culture
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 passed at a classic four-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.
Cuisine & Culture
Beyond the rich history of art, architecture and culture of Barcelona, the 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 old tried-and-true classics in the cuisine, architecture and activities. From gourmet cooking lessons, to multiple 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.
Cuisine & Culture
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.
Cuisine & Culture
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 painters? refuge and seaside village of Cadaques. This tour presents you with an unforgettable combination of culinary and artistic delights.
Themed Tours
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 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!
Themed Tours
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 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.
Themed Tours
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:
Themed Tours
lt is hard not to fall in love with Barcelona. So it is no wonder that Woody Allen chose to set his latest movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, in this Spanish coastal city.
Barcelona provides a pretty background to the plot - the city enjoys a warm climate all year round, boasts amazing architecture and great 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 the scenery of Barcelona and the Catalan countryside surrounding will, just like it does in this sensual film. Don't forget your camera -never mind if you are no movie director, you would want to capture on film these landmarks where Allen shot his scenes. Like Fellini's Rome, the Catalan capital 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."
Themed Tours
Mediterranean beaches, charming seaside towns, romantic moonlit nights, wine, fine dining, no pressing engagements or stress and, most importantly, your special someone--all you have to do to roll these things up in one is show up to make this romantic vacation happen! 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 unforgettably romantic Spanish vacation.
Seasonal 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 the fine wines! Enjoy fine dining, delicious Spanish country cooking, the personalized attention of vineyard proprietors and taking part in the local culture through their festivals. You will never forget this authentic experience and exciting vacation!
Customized &
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 Planning
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 3 clearly differentiated traveling options for nearly all of our tours, in order to adapt ourselves to your needs.
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