Premium 16-Day Spain & Portugal Culinary Journey with Michelin-Starred Dining, Exclusive Food Experiences & Five-Star Stays
The best way to discover Spain and Portugal is plate by plate. Over 16 days, this small-group culinary journey travels across the Iberian Peninsula, from Catalan cooking classes in Barcelona’s old town to food trails through Lisbon’s legendary pastry shops and revered food halls.
Extraordinary dining anchors the journey. Near Porto, savour an included lunch at the two-Michelin-starred Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, where modern seafood-focused Portuguese cuisine is served in a landmark dining room built into the rocks above the Atlantic. In San Sebastian, follow a local guide between the city’s pintxo bars and gain rare access to dinner at a private Basque gastronomic society.
Exclusive food experiences reveal the region’s deep-rooted culinary traditions. Prepare classic regional dishes, including paella, during hands-on cooking classes; taste Basque cheesecake at La Viña, where it was invented; and sample celebrated wines in Ribera del Duero and La Rioja. Wander Barcelona’s covered markets and follow a trail of handpicked churrerias through Madrid.
You’ll end each evening at exceptional accommodation. Spend two nights at Palacio Tondón, a restored 16th-century noble palace in La Rioja; unwind at the five-star Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena, a meticulously restored Cistercian monastery with a thermal spa fed by natural hot springs; and conclude your journey at Lisbon’s five-star EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel.
This is your chance to experience Spain and Portugal like a culinary insider, uncovering regional flavours, traditions and dining experiences that can’t be found find alone.
Return international flights available: Fly to Spain in style with return economy or business class flights from Australia. For further details, please contact our dedicated Tours Concierge team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
Insider Series tours are designed and curated by celebrity and expert hosts. This tour is informed and inspired by Matt Preston & Gary Mehigan’s culinary adventures.