Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure
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Tour Overview
Welcome to the Iberian Peninsula, home to some of the world's freshest seafood, finest wines and most flavourful local produce. On this 17-day trip across Northern Spain and Portugal, tingle your tastebuds as you eat and drink your way through cities and towns made famous by their cuisine. Hop from taperias to wine bars, learn how to cook authentic and delicious local meals, explore ancient wine cellars and fresh food markets and wander the fields of a farm before sitting down to a home-cooked meal. From sweet Portuguese tarts to savoury Spanish jamon, delight all your senses on this food-forward adventure.
Trip Code: ZMZLC
Start
Barcelona
End
Lisbon
Destination
Spain
Meals
13 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Transport
Public Bus, Taxi, Train, Private Vehicle, Metro, Tram
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Farmstay (1 night)
Days
15
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Learn tried and tested techniques to make the best and most authentic Catalan and Basque cuisine from local experts.
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Sample the plates that make Northern Spain a true foodie's delight. Whether it’s tapas and paella, or regional specialty cheeses, hams and fresh seafood, your tongue and tummy will be happy you made the trip.
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Explore the Coa Valley, the centre of a rewilding project, and enjoy a night in a homestay-style guesthouse where you’ll join your hosts for a dinner full of local produce.
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Try the vast range of delicious drops that Spain is known for, including cava, vermouth, wine and cider. Get up close and personal with their production methods, learn the traditional ways to drink them and sit back and enjoy a sip in the Spanish sunshine.
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Learn how to make the iconic Portuguese tart pastel de nata (egg custard tart) with a cooking class in the Belem area of Lisbon.
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Meet local producers along the way, including winemakers in Douro Valley and an olive oil factory where you can taste-test everyone’s favourite cooking staple.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
13 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Transport
Public Bus, Taxi, Train, Private Vehicle, Metro, Tram
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Farmstay (1 night)
Included activities
- Barcelona - Welcome meeting
- Barcelona - Market visit and tapas tour for lunch with Urban Adventures
- Logrono - Orientation walk
- Logrono - Pintxos tour
- Logrono - Winery visit and tasting
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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