Northern Iberia Food & Wine Journey: Porto, Douro Valley & the Basque Country
Discover the culinary soul of Northern Iberia on a journey designed for food and wine lovers seeking authentic flavors, exceptional wines and meaningful encounters with local traditions. From Porto's vibrant gastronomy and the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley to the underground cellars of Ribera del Duero and the world-renowned cuisine of the Basque Country, this itinerary offers an immersive exploration of some of the Iberian Peninsula's most celebrated culinary regions.
Blending boutique wine estates, private tastings, artisan experiences and memorable meals with local producers, this journey goes beyond the classic routes to reveal the people, traditions and landscapes that define Northern Portugal and Northern Spain. From Port wines and Douro reds to Basque pintxos and countryside farm lunches, every experience has been designed for travelers who believe that food and wine are among the greatest ways to understand a destination.
best for
Portugal & Spain for Foodies & Wine Lovers
Price
From €6,950 per person
best time
April to June & September to October
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Discover Porto through a private food and wine experience
Enjoy exclusive Port wine tastings in historic cellars
Experience sunset cocktails and dining overlooking Porto
Learn traditional filigree craftsmanship with a local artisan
Enjoy a sunset cruise along the Douro River with dinner onboard
Stay in luxury boutique hotels and wine estates
Visit prestigious wineries in the Douro Valley
Travel through the spectacular landscapes of Northern Portugal
Enjoy a scenic train journey to Miranda do Douro
Discover Valladolid with a private guided walking tour
Visit a traditional underground cellar in Ribera del Duero
Enjoy premium wine tastings and regional gastronomy
Experience Bilbao's vibrant food and art scene
Discover San Sebastián, one of Europe's culinary capitals
itinerary
Northern Iberia Food & Wine Journey: Porto, Douro Valley & the Basque Country
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Private airport transfer in luxury vehicle
Meet & greet service
Private food and wine experience
Expert local guide
Private Port wine tasting
Rooftop sunset cocktails
Hosted dinner experience
Welcome to Porto
Arrive in Porto, where your private driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Discover the city through a private food and wine experience led by a local expert, followed by an exclusive Port wine tasting in one of the city's historic lodges. End the day with sunset cocktails and a hosted dinner celebrating modern Portuguese cuisine.
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Private filigree workshop
Coastal traditions experience
Free afternoon
Private sunset cruise
Dinner on board
Porto Traditions & Sunset River Cruise
Discover one of Portugal's most treasured artistic traditions during a private filigree workshop with a local artisan. Continue to the Atlantic coastline to learn about the region's fishing traditions before enjoying free time at leisure.
In the evening, board a private boat for a sunset cruise along the Douro River with dinner on board.
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3
Private transfer to the Douro Valley
Private wine estate visit
Premium wine tasting
Lunch at the wine estate
Douro Valley Wine Discovery
Travel into the Douro Valley, one of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions. Visit a carefully selected wine estate and enjoy premium tastings before savoring a leisurely lunch surrounded by breathtaking vineyard landscapes.
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4
Scenic train journey
Easy guided hike
Picnic lunch
Private transfer to Valladolid
Private walking tour
Expert local guide
Miranda do Douro & Valladolid
Enjoy a scenic train journey through the landscapes of northeastern Portugal to Miranda do Douro. After an easy hike and picnic lunch surrounded by nature, continue into Spain towards Valladolid.
Upon arrival, discover the city through a private walking tour focused on the legacy of Cervantes and Christopher Columbus.
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5
Private transfer in luxury vehicle
Underground cellar visit
Premium wine tasting
Lunch in a private art gallery
Guided walking tour of Bilbao
Expert local guide
Ribera del Duero, Bilbao & Basque Flavors
Travel towards the Basque Country with a stop in Ribera del Duero for an exclusive visit and wine tasting inside a traditional underground cellar. Continue to Bilbao, where you'll enjoy lunch inside a private art gallery and discover the city's historic center with a local guide before continuing to San Sebastián.
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6
Private culinary experience
Expert local guide
Choice of Basque food or wine experience
Tastings and lunch included
San Sebastián & Basque Gastronomy
Spend the day immersed in the extraordinary culinary traditions of the Basque Country. Choose between discovering San Sebastián through a private walking tour and gourmet pintxos experience, exploring the Basque countryside with a farm-to-table lunch featuring local cheeses and Iberian ham, or enjoying a premium full-day wine experience in Rioja.
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7
Private airport transfer in luxury vehicle
Luggage assistance
Departure from Bilbao
After breakfast, your private chauffeur will transfer you to Bilbao Airport for your onward journey.
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why travelers love this itinerary
Northern Iberia is one of Europe's most rewarding culinary destinations, and this journey reveals its authentic character through exceptional wines, local traditions and memorable meals. Travelers love the diversity of experiences, from Port wine lodges and Douro vineyards to Ribera del Duero underground cellars and the celebrated gastronomy of the Basque Country.
The combination of Portugal and Spain creates a fascinating contrast of flavors and traditions, while encounters with winemakers, artisans and local producers provide a deeper understanding of the regions visited. Blending wine, gastronomy, culture and spectacular landscapes, this itinerary offers a sophisticated and immersive journey through the culinary treasures of Northern Iberia, ending in Bilbao after experiencing two of Spain's greatest gastronomic cities, Bilbao and San Sebastián.
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