Limited Time Only: 16-Day Spain and Portugal Foodie Tour + 10-Night All-Inclusive Azamara Cruise
For a limited time only, explore the flavours of Spain and Portugal on an exclusive route just as intended by tour co-curators and former MasterChef Australia judges, Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan, before resting in Rome for five nights’ at the Radisson and a 10-night all-inclusive cruise back to Barcelona.
From the hallowed tables of a private Basque gastronomic society to a five-star stay in Lisbon’s EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel, this Insider Series is your ticket to taste the beauty of the Iberian Peninsula. With years spent researching the world’s finest cuisines and a deep appreciation for this corner of the culinary world, Matt and Gary’s expert knowledge ensures this once-in-a-lifetime journey is packed with aromatic excellence and high-class accommodation, including two nights at a restored 16th-century noble palace.
While Matt and Gary shape the itinerary’s highlights with their insider knowledge, your adventure will be brought to life each day by Luxury Escapes’ expert local guides — the ones who know every back street, hidden market and family recipe. Matt describes the tour as “a brilliant and fun way to get closer to some Catalan kitchen classics,” complete with hands-on cooking classes that even taught the MasterChefs a thing or two.
Begin your adventure in Spain, where you’ll learn the secrets of Basque cuisine and prepare the perfect paella at hands-on cooking classes, wander the covered markets of Barcelona and tour the pintxo bars of San Sebastian. Sample the original Basque burnt cheesecake, savour wine tasting in a reclaimed vineyard stable barn and taste Matt and Gary’s favourite handpicked churrerias.
Beyond fabulous food, you’ll stay in some of Spain’s most extraordinary lodging – from a household name gazing upon Sagrada Familia to a meticulously restored 12th-century Cistercian monastery complete with a thermal spa fed by natural hot springs.
Pass through Portugal, as you discover the country’s best. Travel through Porto, Lisbon and the Douro River region, with an included Michelin-starred lunch at Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, plus an itinerary of food trails and dessert routes curated by Matt Preston.
Matt and Gary’s advice was left in Lisbon, now it’s time to write your own story! After five nights at the Radisson Collection’s Palazzo Montemartini in Rome, board the Azamara Onward for slow days past charming coastal towns and chic ports with drinks, dining and gratuities included onboard.
The Azamara Onward is full of all-day entertainment, from the Cabaret Lounge to Discoveries Bar where each show and slow pour will get you swaying in tune with the Mediterranean. Eat and drink your way through six bars and restaurants, before enjoying a quiet moment in the Lounge Room below or Sun Deck above.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Spain and Portugal the way only culinary insiders can, uncovering flavours and traditions off the tourist track. This exclusive offer won’t last – book by 26 May 2026 to lock in your spot.
Oceanview Upgrade: Wake up to natural light and picturesque ocean views from your window in a well-appointed oceanview stateroom aboard Azamara Onward.
Veranda Upgrade: Step outside to your private veranda and take in fresh sea breezes and ever-changing Mediterranean views in a spacious veranda stateroom aboard Azamara Onward.