Spanish Culinary, Wine & Cultural Tours
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Our Spanish Tours
On all of our gourmet tours you will discover Spanish culture through its gastronomy, fine wines, countryside and architecture. You will enjoy fine dining in famous Spanish Michelin starred restaurants, visit the most fashionable places in cosmopolitan Barcelona, Madrid or San Sebastian, 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
Experience true Portuguese luxury and style on this fabulous tour as you venture from the city of Lisbon to the countryside's vineyards and seaside towns. On this Self/Drive vacation, with 4* accommodation, you will see authentic Portuguese living and the diversity of this rich region with guided tours, medieval villages, a cooking class, private visits to prestigious wineries and an opportunity to taste some of the wonderful Portuguese foods.
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Food & Wine Tours
Get away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life and into the glorious Douro Valley for a Romantic Break! With amazing views of the terraced vineyards, the wonderful River Douro and the best of luxurious hotels, this short breakaway will surely give you a renewed spring in your step.
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
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!
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 castle 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
From trendy Barcelona to majestic Madrid and unspoiled Medieval villages; Seville and the romance of Moorish architecture and gypsy flamenco dancing. Ever had a dream that you could visit Spain and see all those wonderful places you see in glossy coffee table books or on travel programmes? With this tour your dream can be readily fulfilled! We will transport you to magnificent Toledo and you will thrill at the Roman Ruins of Tarragona and delight at visits to unspoiled countryside and seaside villages in Northern Catalunya.
Food & Wine Tours
From brilliant Barcelona to marvellous Madrid; Seville and the romance of Moorish architecture and gypsy flamenco dancing to Cordoba's captivating city; luxuriate in Portugal's lively Lisbon and relax and dream in the Douro Valley. This is your opportunity to visit Spain and Portugal on one very special private luxury tour covering those very Spanish and Portuguese always dreamed of destinations. Celebrate a special occasion with this very thrilling tour!
Food & Wine Tours
Experience true Spanish luxury and style on this gourmet 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.
Food & Wine Tours
Experience the fantastic and enduring Jewish heritage that Spain offers in a private 14 day tour including Barcelona, Girona, Besalú, Seville, Cordoba, Toledo and Madrid, Enjoy the real Spain in luxury and style on this private Jewish Heritage tour, as you travel from cities to countryside with private guided tours of the major sites, accompanied by Officially Licensed Guides with extensive knowledge of this subject. Explore the secrets of medieval villages such as Besalú; sip a cava in the tiny windy streets of the Jewish Call area of Girona; after a day of sightseeing, delight in the tapping heels, flirting skirts and guitars of typical gypsy flamenco. All this and more awaits you on this, The Finest Jewish Heritage Tour of Spain. You will stay in delightful 4* hotels throughout your tour and transport will be chauffeured in a luxury vehicle and on a first class basis on the famous, speedy and very comfortable AVE trains of Spain; this tour can also be made on a self-drive semi/guided basis.
Food & Wine Tours
Experience the real Catalonia on this self drive tour of the secret foodie hideaways in the countryside of Catalonia. On this gourmet tour of Catalonia we will lead you to some very special places - an old flour mill, goats cheese produced in a tiny medieval village, the hives and honey produced by bees in the beautiful Osona region. You will visit wineries in Priorat, Penedes and Alt Emporda and enjoy a cooking lesson with a tv chef; even visit a Jam Museum! You will be amazed at the architecture and Jewish heritage of the old and wonderful City of Girona and relax in countryside hotels where comfort and the personal touch is second to none and you are "one of the family".
Wine Tours
Venture into the beautiful wine region of Priorat and visit some of the most prestigious wineries with this luxury gourmet wine tour. On this Self/Drive vacation, you will have the freedom to "do your own thing" at those times when you are not fully occupied with winery visits or being pampered with delicious meals at your hotel or in the best restaurants. You will see the dramatic Spanish countryside of the Tarragona region of Priorat and delight in being guided privately by In-House Wine Specialists at each winery you visit. You will appreciate the exceptional quality, customized attention and luxurious touch that is a hallmark of this tour.
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
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
This luxury wine tour around the Priorat, Penedes and Empordan wine country is perfect for the wine enthusiast who relishes visits to Spanish cellars, vineyards and tastings. While dining in style and visiting the picturesque Catalan 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 The Luxury Wineries 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. One of the most fascinating parts of the cuisine is the wild mushroom, which is a very important part of the seasonal cuisine in Catalonia. You will hunt wild mushrooms with a specialist mushroom guide and eat afterwards in restaurants which specialise in breakfast for hungry mushroom hunters. You will visit a mushroom museum and the most famous seasonal markets for wild mushrooms and enjoy a delicious dinner with wine in a prestigious restaurant renowned in the area for its speciality mushroom dishes. Your visit will include three nights at a very comfortable country hotel. The tour is on a Self/Drive, Semi-Guided basis only.
Culinary Tours
Catalonia is a Northern Spain region hugging the Mediterranean Sea, has a unique and rich cuisine that has been evolving over the past years. This week long cooking tour introduces you to Catalan cuisine and lets you experience the culture of Northern Spain 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
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
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.
Luxury Celebrations
From trendy Barcelona to majestic Madrid and unspoiled Medieval villages; Seville and the romance of Moorish architecture and gypsy flamenco dancing. Ever had a dream that you could visit Spain and see all those wonderful places you see in glossy coffee table books or on travel programmes? With this tour your dream can be readily fulfilled! We will transport you to magnificent Toledo and you will thrill at the Roman Ruins of Tarragona and delight at visits to unspoiled countryside and seaside villages in Northern Catalunya.
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
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
Romantic Spanish beaches, delightful and unspoiled Mediterranean 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 the Gaudi 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 the Dali 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.
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
See Northern Spain and South Western France on a wine 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 Spanish 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 chance 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 Northern Spain & France Wine Tour.
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. 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! 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.
Spain & France
Experience quality 5* Spanish & French luxury and style on this gourmet tour as you travel from cities to medieval villages and visit prestigious wineries with unique tastings. On this fully chauffeured vacation, prepare to be pampered with the finest of Michelin 3* dining, cultural excursions and exquisite 5* 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 San Sebastian, sipping fine wine in a prestigious winery in La Rioja, visiting a castle in Carcassonne or dining in fantastic Michelin 3* restaurants, you will appreciate the customized attention, exceptional quality and luxurious touch that is the essence of this magnificent 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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