Northern Iberia Food & Wine Journey: Porto, Douro Valley & the Basque Country

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Portugal & Spain for Foodies & Wine Lovers

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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.

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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

Welcome to Bilbao

Arrive in Bilbao, where your private driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is yours to relax and enjoy your first introduction to the Basque Country.

inclusions

Private airport transfer
Meet & greet service

Bilbao Historic Tour, Guggenheim Museum & Lunch at a Private Art Gallery

Discover Bilbao through its vibrant food culture.

Start with a private guided walking tour through the historic heart of Bilbao, explore the riverfront, the old town, the market followed by the a guided visit to Guggenheim Museum with skip the line tickets. To complete the day, you will be welcomed into a hidden private art gallery host by a local artist, enjoy a traditional homemade lunch with wine. It’s a rare opportunity to connect with Bilbao’s creative community in a very personal way.

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Private tour with expert local driver guide
Skip the line tickets
Homemade lunch with wine in a private art gallery home

Bilbao to San Sebastián Along the Coast

Travel in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle along the spectacular Basque coastline to San Sebastián.

During this day you’ll have the opportunity to visit the cliffs of Zumaia, the fishing harbor of Getaria, the powerful history of Guernica and the iconic silhouette of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and to finish this day you’ll visit a boutique txakoli winery near Getaria, where you’ll have a guided tasting and a relaxed meal overlooking the vineyards and the sea before arriving at San Sebastián.

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Private tour with expert local driver guide
Transportation in comfortable air conditioned vehicle
Wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard in Getaria

San Sebastián Walking Tour & Pintxos

You begin the morning with a private walking tour overview San Sebastián’s bay, boulevards and old town, followed by a curated pintxos route guided by the same local expert. By the end of this tour, you’ll not only know your way around the city but also understand how locals actually eat, drink and socialize in their favorite bars.

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Private experience
Local foodie guide
Market exploration
City walking tour
Selection of 5 to 6 gourmet pintxos and 5 drinks per person

St. James Way Hiking a Vineyard Route

This vineyard route is crafted for travelers who want as full Saint James experience in one polished day: hiking a historic stretch of the Camino, seeing Txakoli vineyards above the coastline and lingering over lunch in a classic fishing town. The walk is a medium level, your guide sets the pace, adapting the difficulty. After the hike, you’ll be transfer to Getaria for a boutique winery visit and tasting and after a traditional seafood lunch awaits you!

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Private tour with an expert local hiking guide
Guided hike on a coastal section of St. James Way (approx. 9 km)
Private transportation to the hike starting point and return back to San Sebastián from Getaria after lunch
Visit and wine tasting at a winery and lunch in a traditional restaurant in Getaria with local wine

Rioja Premium Wine Experience

This private full day tour is crafted for those who want to experience serious wines. Spend the day visiting two of Rioja's most prestigious wine estates.

At each stop you’ll sit down to a guided tasting that feels more like a private masterclass than a standard visit. You’ll explore 3 to 4 carefully selected wines at every winery. Between tastings you’ll enjoy a relaxed gourmet three course lunch at a local restaurant.

Settle into your wine estate and enjoy an evening at leisure.

inclusions

Private tour with an expert local driver guide
Transportation in comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
Wine tastings at both wineries
Private, guided presentations at each estate with 3 to 4 wines per tasting
Three course lunch with wine at a local restaurant

BBQ in a Rioja Boutique Winery & Wine Tasting

This private day trip brings you into the heart of Rioja, to a small-scale producer and slow lunch in the vines. The day start with a guided tasting at a small winery, you’ll sample a flight of single-pot wines that showcase the character of the terroir along with extra virgin olive oil from the estate. After the tasting you’ll continue to a private hilltop vineyard where your chef and host are waiting to showcase a country-style open fire lunch.

inclusions

Private tour with an expert local driver guide
Transportation in comfortable, air conditioned vehicles
Wine tasting in a boutique winery with three single-pot wines
Private chef and live open-fire cooking in a vineyard
Country-style lunch in the vines with appetizers, main course and dessert paired with a selection of Rioja wines

Journey to Ribera del Duero

Travel to Ribera del Duero, home to some of Spain's most prestigious wines. On the way stop at Burgos for a private visit & wine tasting in an underground medieval wine cellar. Learn to taste wines paired with delicious food and savor a delightful Castilian menu featuring suckling lamb, enjoying the aromas, flavors and all the secrets of the wine world on an excursion to the medieval cellars of Aranda de Duero.

Private transfer to your wine estate in Ribera del Duero and enjoy an evening at leisure.

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Private transfer
Private visit with wine tasting and lunch at a medieval underground wine cellar in Aranda de Duero

Ribera del Duero Be a Winemaker for one day

Visit some of the region's leading wineries and gain deeper insight into the winemaking traditions that define Ribera del Duero.

You will have the chance of “Being a Winemaker” where you will experience first-hand the whole wine process, from the vineyards to the bottle and do a Wine Tasting Masterclass where you’ll learn to decide what your preferences are and select the best wines for you.

inclusions

Private winery visits
Premium tastings
Wine masterclass
Wine specialist guide

Artisanal Wine and Countryside tour from Madrid

Travel to Madrid early in the morning. In Madrid your local wine expert will be waiting for you to take you to Madrid’s wine countryside. Walk through century-old vineyards, meet award-winning winemakers and taste wines straight from barrels as you explore the fastest-growing fine wine region in Spain.

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Wine Expert local guide
Visit two wineries in Gredos Mountains
Hike century old vineyards
Taste rare local grape varieties like Albillo Real
Lunch with the winemaker and taste regional products
Sip at least 6 wines during the day
Private transportation in a Mercedes van

AVE High-Speed Train to Seville

Experience Spain's renowned high-speed rail network as you travel comfortably from Madrid to Seville.

Upon arrival, free time to settle in the hotel and explore the historic center on your own. In the evening enjoy a private tapas tour with a local guide, focused on Andalusian gastronomy, local traditions and hidden culinary gems.

inclusions

First-class AVE train tickets
Private local guide in Seville
Tapas experience

Jerez de la Frontera Sherry Experience

Travel to Jerez, birthplace of Sherry.

Visit historic bodegas, learn about the unique Solera aging system and enjoy private tastings of different Sherry styles while discovering one of the world's most distinctive wine traditions

inclusions

Full-day private wine experience
Historic bodega visits
Premium Sherry tastings
Wine specialist guide
Transportation

Departure from Seville

After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you to Seville Airport for your onward journey.

inclusions

Private airport transfer
Luggage assistance

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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