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

Vineyards in Douro Valley, Portugal

What to expect on this itinerary

On this 7-day tour of Spain and Portugal, traverse the Iberian Peninsula like a true gourmand and indulge in the finest cuisine that these countries have to offer. From Spain’s remarkable Basque Country to Barcelona’s Mediterranean coast, you can eat and drink your way through Western Europe’s most spectacular destinations. Attend a Fado show that will be accompanied by a traditional Portuguese meal, explore the Douro Wine region with tastings, and explore Basque Country with a pintxos tour.

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Places Visited

Porto (City), San Sebastian, Barcelona

Suggested Duration

7 Days

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Day 1

Porto – Traditional Fado Show

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.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Tour
Dinner
Day 2

Porto – Portuguese Cooking Lesson

Day 3

Porto – The Douro Wine Region

Day 4

San Sebastian – One of the Top Restaurants in the World

Day 5

San Sebastian – Pintxos Crawl through the City

Day 6

Barcelona – Wine Tasting Tour

Day 7

Barcelona – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Attend a live Fado show that will be accompanied by a gourmet meal and wine pairing
  • Uncover the secrets of Portuguese cooking during a private cooking lesson
  • Explore the lush Douro wine region and enjoy world-class wine tastings
  • Dine at a restaurant that consistently ranks on the list of the world’s best in San Sebastian
  • Discover the unique and delicious flavors of Spain’s Basque Country on a guided pintxos tour through San Sebastian
  • Sample Spanish tapas at the Mercado de La Boqueria in Barcelona
  • Taste jamón ibérico and fine Spanish wine on a sampling tour in Barcelona

Detailed Description

This 7-day tour of Spain and Portugal is a foodie’s dream. From the lush vineyards of Portugal’s Douro Valley to the unique flavors of Spain’s Basque Country, the Iberian Peninsula offers gourmand’s an eclectic blend of modern cuisine and traditional recipes.

Your tour will begin in Porto. Here, you will attend a traditional Fado show that will be accompanied by a gourmet meal and wine pairing. The following day  a private cooking lesson will allow you to uncover the secrets of some of Portugal’s traditional delicacies. From Porto, you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the nearby Douro Valley, which is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world before flying to Spain’s Basque Country.

In San Sebastian, you can dine at one of the world’s best restaurants and delight in traditional Basque cuisine. You will also enjoy a leisurely trek to a nearby village, where you can indulge in a world-class pintxos tour through San Sebastian. In Barcelona, you will explore the city’s most illustrious sites, such as Park Guell, La Sagrada Familia, and the Mercado de La Boqueria.

Starting Price

$2,800 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.

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Clayton D.
Portugal Trip Review: Douro Wine Region, Algarve Beaches, Benagil Caves, Private Guide, Food Tour, Fado Performance, 10 Nights

The trip was very well organized; Zicasso's travel company listened to our wishes and delivered. We would definitely use you again and would highly recommend. We were very happy with Zicasso's travel designer's communication and quick responses.

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Allison L.
Portugal Tour Review: Douro Valley, Lisbon, Porto, Evora, Algarve, Braga, Guimaraes, Pena Palace, Pastry Experience, Food Market, Tile Workshop, Winemaking, 12-Day Trip

My husband and I traveled with our two adult children for 12 days through Portugal. Our trip was absolutely amazing, with every transfer, lodging, and tour detail seemingly tailored especially for us. Zicasso's travel expert was so wonderful to talk with as he planned our trip; he asked great questions to understand what kind of travelers we are and our interests. Our itinerary was perfect as we reviewed it prior to our trip, but as we experienced every transfer guide, tour specialist, and lodging, we could not have asked for a better experience. "Mahalo nui" (thank you so much) for helping us to experience your beautiful country and your even more beautiful and kind people. We can't wait for our trip back.

I wanted to make a special note of recognition about our transfer drivers/guides: they were absolutely amazing; so experienced and warm. We all enjoyed learning from them about Portugal and just felt so very well taken care of as they seamlessly transported us through your beautiful country and made sure we knew where to go and where to meet later. One of our drivers walked us through a local pastry shop to see the pastries being made; without him, we would have surely missed that experience. In Douro, another driver recommended a "locals" restaurant down the hill from our hotel. The owner was so kind he arranged for our server to drive us up the steep and winding hill to our hotel! These "special" experiences so reminded us of our beautiful Hawai'i and the spirit of "aloha" we felt so strongly in Portugal! At our departure, another driver walked us with our luggage into the airport departure terminal and showed us where to go (it was so much larger than any terminal we had been in). We would surely have been lost without his expert guidance.

Your tour guide selections were all simply amazing. We felt each guide's love ("aloha" for us) and attachment to each place we visited. We cannot thank you enough for all your work in planning so that we could truly enjoy and now have lasting memories until we return again.

With much "aloha" and gratitude, our "'ohana."

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Peter G.
Spain Tour Review: Baths, Flamenco, Guitar Concert, 10-Day Trip

I dealt with our travel agent to plan our trip for two couples. I knew roughly the locations we wanted to visit, but with her suggestions and recommendations, our visit to several cities in Spain was enhanced and made the trip even more memorable.

Needless to say, all guides and drivers were punctual and the guides were very knowledgeable and flexible to our needs. I would highly recommend Zicasso's travel company.

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Derek L.
Portugal Vacation Review: Benagil Caves, Hiking, Boat Tour, 1-Week

My wife and I recently returned from our trip to Portugal, booked with Zicasso's tour operator, and let me say, we could not have been happier. She helped us create an ideal trip in a little over a month, since we decided to book a relatively last-minute getaway.

Our travel expert was a pleasure to work with. We told her what we were looking for and she put together a fantastic itinerary for us. We were beyond happy with the hotels she suggested and booked, as well as every excursion, including private hikes and boat tours. Every part of the trip was well coordinated, including all the private transfers and guides, who were all exceptional themselves. She even met us at the airport when we arrived and even saw us off at the end of our trip, helping guide us around the airport to make that as efficient as possible.

Even on the days we had to ourselves without any planned excursions, she still put together a tentative itinerary, including suggestions of what to explore based on the location we were at.

Our travel expert was very responsive throughout our planning and you can tell she really cares about making her clients' experience the best it can possibly be. We cannot say enough good things about this company and therefore, highly recommend them if you are looking to travel to Portugal. Thank you again!

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Robert P.
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The trip was wonderful. Our driver and tour guides were pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable.

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Amanda B.
Portugal Trip Review: Douro River Valley, Grape Stomping, Dining Experiences, 10 Days

The trip was well planned by Zicasso's tour company, with only one scheduling snafu. The hotels were nice. The travel agents were very communicative and helpful.

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