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The Spanish Foodie Adventure
The Spanish Foodie Adventure
BA

Barcelona San SebastianMadrid


Experience the best of Spain on a perfectly curated journey through Barcelona, San Sebastián, and Madrid. From iconic landmarks and scenic day trips to unforgettable food, wine, and cultural experiences, this itinerary blends comfort, flavor, and authentic local charm for a truly memorable escape.


Day 1: Barcelona
London Heathrow Airport To Barcelona International Airport
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay at the Royal Ramblas Hotel for 2 nights


Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tasting
Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings
Overview
On our Secret Food Tour: Barcelona, you'll enjoy a variety of the best authentic Spanish dishes on the secret streets of the areas of Born and Barceloneta. You'll try tapas, mouth-watering Palla, refreshing Sangria and wines, the best jamn, and much more. Don't forget our secret dish as well! At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Barcelona's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
What's Included
Inclusions:
Churros | White Anchovies
Finest Ham & Cured Sausages | Delicious Variety of Tapas
Catalonian Pastry | Amazing Spanish Cheeses
~~ Barcelona Centre Tour ~~
Our Delicious Secret Dish
Catalan Calots | Our Delicious Secret Dish
Olives | Crisps | 2 Pintxos (1 Hot, 1 Cold)
Mouth-Watering Paella | Sangria
Wine & Sangria
~~ Barcelona Sunday Tour ~~


Day 2: Montserrat Tour with Winery Lunch & Exclusive Cellar Experience
Overview
Escape the city and discover the natural beauty, culture, and winemaking heritage of Catalonia on this unforgettable day trip. Your journey begins in Barcelona, heading to majestic Montserrat Mountain. Upon arrival, board the scenic cogwheel train and enjoy breathtaking views as you ascend. At the top, join your local guide for a one-hour tour of the monastery, uncovering the legend of the Black Madonna and the rich history of this sacred site. Next, continue to Oller del Mas, a 10th-century castle and family-run winery preserved by the same lineage for 36 generations. Savor a traditional Catalan lunch in a beautiful countryside setting. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the winery and a tasting of three signature wines. Then, elevate the experience with exclusive VIP access to the aging room. There, an expert host will guide you through a special tasting of three exceptional wines, including samples drawn straight from their barrels, a rare and intimate experience.
What's Included
Inclusions:
Cogwheel Train up to Montserrat
Local English-speaking tour guide (groups of max. 20 people)
Tasting of 3 extra premium wines (if option selected)
Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
Possibility to buy the wines tasted (shipping available)
Free time at Montserrat
Guided visit to a boutique winery (if lunch option selected)
Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
Multi-course Catalan meal with wine (if lunch option selected)
Tasting of 3 organic wines (if lunch option selected)
Exclusive access to private cellar, tasting of 3 extra premium wines (if VIP Experience selected)


Day 3: San Sebastin
Barcelona to San Sebastián/Donostia
Stay at Hotel Zenit Convento San Martín for 3 nights


Day 4: "Basque Cider House" guided tour + meal from San Sebastian
Overview
We will pick you up in San Sebastian so that you can learn, with the help of our guide, the secrets of this thousand-year-old drink, very closely linked to the Basque Country and its culture and gastronomy. You will visit the apple orchards, the farmhouse presses/stores, the cider-making areas, the cellars, and, naturally, you will taste natural home-made cider as we Basques make it: in the bottle and through the ritual called "Txotx". Txoootx! is a call to taste natural cider directly from the barrels while you enjoy a traditional cider house menu. Through the ritual of Txotx, you will taste cider from different barrels in the cellars of our cider houses while you enjoy a traditional cider house menu. You will have free time to taste the tasty cider house menu. * The guided tour, as it is a shared service, may be in several languages depending on the origin of the clients.
What's Included
Inclusions:
Private transportation
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Traditional menu: Snack, cod omelette, cod with peppers, grilled T-Bone steak & cheese, quince & nuts.
The meal includes the tasting of different ciders from the barrel.


Day 5: San Sebastian Food & Pintxos Tour with 12 Food & Drinks Tastings
Overview
On our Secret Food Tour: San Sebastian, you'll visit 5 stops in the Basque Country. Your tour starts at the heart of the Center neighborhood, and during the tour you will taste 6 different Pintxos, wine, cider, and a sweet bite, and enjoy the cuisine awarded by Basque gastronomy. You'll discover an ultimate foodie experience and enjoy the unique way locals eat out.
What's Included
Inclusions:
Local Red, White Wine, or Beer | Txakoli, a dry Basque white wine
Torrija with Ice Cream, Spanish-style French toast
Iberian Ham, 100% premium, melt-in-your-mouth | Croquette, crispy, savory bite
Natural Cider, light and bubbly | Red Wine from Rioja
Our Signature Secret Dish
Olives' classic Spanish flavor | Grilled Foie Gras & Mushrooms with soft aioli
Oyster, fresh and briny | Pintxos local tapas-style treats


Day 6: Madrid
Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport
Flight from San Sebastian, Spain to Madrid Barajas International Airport
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay at Hotel NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares for 4 nights


Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour Small Group Local Bars
Overview
Explore Madrid on foot on this 3-hour small-group tapas and wine tour in the heart of the city center. Visit four local bars loved by Madrileños, tasting over 10 traditional tapas paired with excellent Spanish wines. Dishes may include Iberico ham, salted cod, Spanish omelet, or chickpea stew. Led by excellent local guides from Gourmet Madrid Tours, pioneers in Madrid tapas tours with 15+ years of experience, enjoy a masterclass on gastronomy, history, and culture, finishing at the iconic Plaza Mayor. Groups limited to 12 for a personalized, authentic, and high-quality experience, perfect for food, wine, and culture lovers seeking a unique local adventure. Discover the charm of the Madrid of the Habsburgs as you stroll through its historic streets, hidden squares, and centuries-old taverns. Learn fascinating stories about royal traditions, local legends, and how Spanish tapas culture was born in the very heart of the old city.
What's Included
Inclusions:
1 drink included at each bar (wine, beer, vermouth, soft drink, or water).
Tour conducted in English and Spanish if needed, making it accessible for all travelers.
Explore the historic Literary Quarter and Plaza Mayor while learning about Spanish cuisine.
Local guide sharing expert knowledge of Madrid's food culture and culinary traditions.
Small group (max 12 people) ensures personalized attention and a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Tasting of more than 12 authentic tapas at 4 local bars was loved
Madrileños, enough for a full dinner.


Day 7: Toledo Tour & Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting from Madrid
Overview
Enjoy a walk through the Imperial City of Toledo accompanied by an Official Guide, followed by a Wine Experience. Walk through 200-year-old vines accompanied by a local viticulturist in the vineyards to learn everything there is about wine-making. Enjoy an exclusive day out to a local winery in Toledo Region and taste 3 excellent wines accompanied by a selection of Iberian charcuterie and Spanish Manchego cheese Toledo is one of the oldest cities in Europe with buildings that mix architectural styles including Arabic, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque, also it is called the city of the three cultures since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together here. The great painter El Greco lived in Toledo in the sixteenth century.
What's Included
Inclusions:
Visit a Winery from the XVIII Century
Air-conditioned bus transportation
Visit Toledo, the Imperial City
Taste 3 Selected Wines with snacks
Explore the Vineyards and Learn about their Culture.
Cathedral Guided Visit (If Upgrade option selected)
Selection of Iberian charcuterie and Spanish Manchego cheese


Day 8: Departure
Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport


Prices & Departures
b14064 London Heathrow from £1999pp
Deposit £300pp
b14234 Manchester from £2045pp
Deposit £500pp
b14254 Glasgow from £2085pp
Deposit £300pp
b14244 Dublin from £2089pp
Deposit £550pp


Terms & Conditions
Based on 2 adults basis



Offer Includes

  • Direct International & Internal flights with 23kgs baggage
  • 2 nights at 4* The Royal Ramblas in a Standard room with bed & breakfast
  • Montserrat Tour with Winery Lunch & Exclusive Cellar Experience
  • Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings
  • Rail from Barcelona to San Sebastian
  • 3 nights at 4* Zenit Convento San Martin in a Standard room with bed & breakfast
  • Basque Cider House guided tour + meal
  • San Sebastian Food & Pintxos Tour with 12 Food Tastings
  • 2 nights at 4* NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares in a Superior room with bed & breakfast
  • Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour Small Group Local Bars
  • Toledo Tour & Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting
  • Private airport transfers

Meal Plans

  • Bed & Breakfast