On this luxurious, 10-day culinary tour through Spain and Portugal, you will uncover the best gastronomic treasures that these countries have to offer. Spain and Portugal are home to some of the best culinary scenes in the world, and they are always inviting new guests to visit and see what is causing all the hype. Indulge in Pastel de Nata, partake in a traditional cooking lesson, and explore the Douro Valley on an exclusive wine tour . From the intriguing flavors of pintxos in the Spanish Basque...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon – Sample Pastel de Nata
You will arrive in Lisbon, the country’s capital, and be met at the airport by your private driver. From there, you will be transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of Alfama. After freshening up in your elegant suite, you will meet your personal guide in the hotel lobby to begin your exploration of the city. You will traverse the streets of Lisbon, stopping to learn about its most fascinating sites, such as the Sao Jorge Castle and Praca do Comercio. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit the world-renowned Pasteis de Belem bakery, where you will indulge in Pasteles de Nata, which is a traditional Portuguese egg tart with a custard filling.
What's Included:
Day 2
Lisbon – Food Tour of Lisbon
Day 3
Porto – Private Cooking Lesson
Day 4
Porto – Exclusive Wine Tour
Day 5
San Sebastian – Dine at One of the Best Restaurants in the World
Day 6
San Sebastian – Pintxos Crawl
Day 7
Barcelona – Gastronomic Delights
Day 8
Barcelona – Catalonia’s Wine Country
Day 9
Madrid – Gourmet Food Tour
Day 10
Madrid – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Sample the Pastel de Nata, which is Portugal’s traditional egg tart, at a world-renowned bakery
- Indulge in the folkloric sounds of a traditional Fado music performance that will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner and wine pairing
- Immerse yourself in Portuguese culture when you delight in a cooking lesson at the home of a local family
- Explore the luscious Douro Valley on a private tour of Portuguese wine country
- Delight in the exclusive opportunity to dine at one of the best restaurants in the world in Spain’s infamous Basque Country
- Taste the delicious flavors of San Sebastian, when will you explore the city on a private pintxos crawl
- Partake in a private tasting of exquisite local wines and traditional Jamon Iberico
- Discover the very best of Spain’s stunning capital on a food tour through Madrid
Detailed Description
From the delicious flavors of Madrid’s Mercado San Miguel to the luscious vineyards of Porto’s Douro Valley, Spain and Portugal are home to some of the most impressive gastronomic scenes in all of Europe. During your adventure in Spain’s Basque Country, you will sample world-famous Jamon Iberico in Barcelona and dine at one of the top restaurants in the entire world. On this luxurious, 10-day gastronomic tour through Spain and Portugal, you will be provided with a literal taste for all that these culture-rich countries have to offer. You will also enjoy the culinary adventure of a lifetime.
Your tour will begin in Lisbon, which is Portugal’s world-renowned capital. Here, you will delight in exploring the city and sampling the traditional Pastel de Nata, which is a classic Portuguese egg tart, at one of the country’s most highly-acclaimed bakeries. On a private food tour, you will explore the flavors of Lisbon as you are led for a complete immersion into Lisbon’s culinary scene. Afterward, you will indulge in a traditional Fado show that will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner and wine pairing. As your tour continues, you will arrive in Porto, which is Portugal’s most famous city besides Lisbon. In Porto, you will be provided with the wonderful opportunity to indulge in a traditional cooking lesson in the home of a local family. You will also be able to explore Portugal’s stunning wine region.
You will arrive in Spain’s famed Basque Country in the city of San Sebastian, where you will have the unique opportunity to dine at one of the top restaurants in the world. The following day, you can enjoy a pintxos crawl through the city. In Barcelona, you will indulge in a private tasting of Spanish wine and Jamon Iberico before visiting the world-renowned Catalonia wine region. Finally, you will arrive in Madrid, which is the capital of Spain and where you will stroll through the city on a gourmet food tour. On this 10-day culinary tour of Spain and Portugal that is fit for a true gourmand, you will discover the culinary delights of Western Europe in complete luxury.
We work closely with the top travel companies that specialize in the regions of Spain and Portugal to ensure that you have a fully customized trip of a lifetime.
Starting Price
$3,900 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.91 stars based on 3405 reviews.
Zicasso’s travel consultant was excellent and attended to everything we wanted in our trip. Our tour guide was exceptional and felt like family.
Reviewed By Christine S.
The execution of the trip by Zicasso's tour operator was seamless. The app we had was wonderful. Communication with the guides was excellent.
Reviewed By Karen H.
The whole trip was perfect. The guides (and especially our driver) were fantastic. The hotels were great and the advice given beforehand by Zicasso's travel company was super-useful. We might have had one too many palaces and heard a bit too much about kings, but we essentially enjoyed everything. The amount of time on our own was just about perfect.
Reviewed By Indy B.
The trip was fantastic. Everything that was scheduled was well planned, with excellent tour guides, communication with the guides, as well as travel agents live during the trip. The experience was five-star and we could tell that the way it was booked through Zicasso was better for the guides themselves versus how others in our group had booked (ie, through other agencies). There were fewer obstacles, complications, and issues with the booking. We could tell this through our tour guides, as they were more comfortable and knowledgeable about our requests and needs.
Tickets were all organized and either sent to us through PDF or to our tour guides. The off days were were well placed during the week and our requests were more than satisfied.
Reviewed By Shaheed H.
Zicasso's travel specialist did an amazing job! She planned our itinerary well, based on our interests, the cities we wanted to visit, and the experiences we requested. All of the accommodations and transportation worked out well, and we enjoyed the trip a lot!
The only downside was one night with a late-night tour scheduled, followed by an early-morning hot-air balloon ride, which was hard to get up for in time, but we managed. Despite this, we would definitely recommend our travel company to anyone traveling to Spain!
Reviewed By Evan C.
Our Zicasso travel specialist was phenomenal. She understood exactly how we travel and what we wanted to do, and planned a 12-day trip to Mallorca and San Sebastián that was better than we even imagined. She was always responsive before and throughout the trip. All of the tour guides and drivers were kind, knowledgeable, and timely. Our travel company delivers exceptional first-rate service and we would highly recommend them.
Reviewed By Lisa S.
