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
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
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
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 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.
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 while on your vacation. All the while, you will enjoy luxurious hotel accommodations and the finest cuisine of each region you visit!
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 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!
Cuisine & Culture
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.
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
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.
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 painter's 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 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!
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 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.
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
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.
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 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!
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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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