Iberian Gastronomy Delights: 7-Day Food Tour of Spain and Portugal

You will arrive in Porto, where your driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the Ribeira district. After you have had time to settle in, you will attend a traditional Fado show in the heart of Porto while enjoying a Portuguese meal. As you sit beside your travel companions, the melancholy notes of Fado music will begin to play. After dinner, you will return to your accommodation for the evening.

This morning, your private guide will lead you on a tour of some of Porto’s most noteworthy sites and neighborhoods. Your tour will begin in the Ribeira district before stopping at Clérigos Church and bell tower, Palacio das Cardosas, and Avenida dos Aliados. At the Bolhão Market, you will have the opportunity to sample regional dishes and international cuisine. Your guide can also recommend the top stalls to explore. In the evening, you will partake in a private cooking lesson. During this lesson, master chefs will teach you how to make some of the most famous Portuguese dishes.

Today you will venture to the world-class Douro Valley Wine Region. Renowned as one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world, you will visit the area’s top boutique wineries and sample some of the world’s finest wines. During your time here, winemakers will lead you on tours of their facilities while teaching you about their process from grape to bottle. You will even be able to indulge in tastings. In the afternoon, you will indulge in a boat cruise down the river in a private yacht. Afterward, you will transfer back to Porto and enjoy your final evening in Portugal.

This morning, you will fly to San Sebastian in Spain’s Basque Country. Upon your arrival, your driver will greet and transfer you to your luxury accommodation. When you are ready, you will embark on a guided trek from the center of San Sebastian to the coast. This tour will provide you with views of the city and the bay. Shortly, you will arrive in the seaside village of Pasajes de San Juan for a short exploration of the village. In the evening, you will dine at a restaurant that is consistently named on lists of the world’s best dining establishments.

After breakfast, you will transfer to the spectacular beach of La Concha. Regularly referred to as one of the most beautiful urban beaches in Europe, La Concha will be your hideout for the morning. Once you have had your fill of the beach, you will spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure, exploring the picturesque old town of San Sebastian and visiting its charming shops and cafes. In the evening, you will indulge in a pintxos crawl through the city. Pintxos are the Basque Country’s version of the tapas that are known throughout the rest of the country.

This morning, you will fly to Barcelona. Upon your arrival, your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your luxury hotel in the heart of La Barceloneta neighborhood. When you are ready, your guide will lead you on an exploration of Barcelona. Your tour will include iconic sites, such as La Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, and Mercado de La Boqueria. At the market, you can sample a variety of Spanish tapas. In the evening, your guide will lead you on a private jamón and wine tasting tour.

Today, your guide will lead you on a quick tour of Park Guell. As you stop in the park’s central plaza, you can delight in views that overlook the entire city. You can spend a few hours at your leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight home.