Wine, Culinary & Cultural Tours in Spain, Portugal & SW France
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Food & Wine Tours
Designed for those who want a bit of everything, our private food & wine tours include gourmet cooking classes with local chefs, visits to picturesque vineyards with wine and port tastings at exquisite cellars and fine dining experiences in Michelin starred restaurants. Travelers who choose our food & wine tours can look forward to tasting of the best Spanish hams, cheeses, olives and other delicacies, as well as the various specialities in for example, San Sebastian, La Rioja, Lisbon or other regions of Spain, Portugal and SW France. Be it a guided tour of Gaudi's masterpieces in Barcelona and Dali's world of surrealism or the fascinating architecture of Seville and Cordoba; the magic of Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, or the drama of Carcassonne, Toulousse or Lourdes. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of medieval villages off the beaten path, relax in a wine spa and enjoy views from seaside paths.
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.
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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.
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.
Experience the real Spain on this self drive tour of the secret foodie hideaways in the countryside of Catalonia, Northern Spain. On this private gourmet tour 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".
This private guided gourmet & cultural tour includes the must see hot culinary spots of Northern Spain, like cosmopolitan Barcelona with its Gaudi route and mouth watering Boqueria market, breathtaking San Sebastian with the Concha Bay views and gorgeous pinchos and finally Bilbao, with its state of art Guggenheim museum. Enjoy Catalan & Basque food tastings, market visit, the stunning Nerua restaurant at the Guggenheim and more.
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.
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!
Experience the cuisine, traditions, customs and people of Catalonia in Northern Spain on this private 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!
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 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!
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.
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