From Lisbon: A 24 Day Food and Wine Experience!
24 days
Group 1+
English, Italian
24 days
What you'll do
Join us on an unforgettable 24-day tour, exploring five nations with a common thread. Experience the delightful flavours of Wine, Prosciutto, Olive Oil, and traditional dishes, culminating in a grand dinner. This unique journey offers a different way to immerse yourself in the culture and meet the locals who contribute to these exceptional products. Discover the rich history, breathtaking nature, and wellness opportunities along the way. Don't miss this private yet shared tour, with a maximum of 8 people and a minimum of 5 participants. Book now to indulge in the excellence of the region!
Highlights
Premium Culinary Experiences:
- Indulge in exclusive wine and food tastings at renowned vineyards, wineries, and ham producers across Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
- Participate in special events like a Jamon cutting show, Master class with sensory analysis, and aperitif experiences like "Manzanilla Y Langostinos"
Historical and Architectural Gems:
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, castles, and monasteries in Beja, Cordoba, and throughout the tour.
- Immerse yourself in the architectural wonders of Sintra, Cascais, and Seville, including Giralda and Reales Alcazares.
Exclusive Cooking Classes:
- Unleash your culinary skills with four cooking classes in Emilia, Asolo, and Valpolicella, conducted by traditional chefs in unique settings like a 10th-century castle and a seventeenth-century Villa Veneta.
Wellness and Relaxation:
- Enjoy a thermal day in the Salsomaggiore thermal district, combining relaxation with the discovery of Emilian gastronomic culture.
- Experience spa days and relaxation in picturesque locations like Laško and Ptuj
Unique Tasting Venues:
- Taste the King's wine in the largest winery in northern Spain in Zaragoza.
- Explore the Barolo Museum with an aperitif and visit to the oldest cellars in Valpolicella.
- Savour Ligurian sea views during a fish dinner and enjoy Prosecco hills with a cellar tour and wine tasting.
Diverse Cultural Experiences:
- Encounter the traditions of Collio Friuliano, Slovenian wine, and gastronomic traditions in picturesque villages
- Discover Roman history in Collio Friuliano and explore the oldest vine in the world in Maribor
- Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of cities like Pamplona, Trieste, and Zagreb
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 24 days
- 2Start Time: 8.30 am
- 3Group Size: 2-8 people
- 4Day 1 - Arrival to Lisbon:
- 5Independent arrival and hotel check-in
- 6Recommended visits include the Don Louis Bridge, Church of San Francesco, Torre dos Clerigos, Praca de Batalha, Cathedral of Lisbon, and Alfama district
- 7Lunch and dinner on your own
- 8Day 2 - Vineyard Exploration and Fish Tasting:
- 9Explore Torres Vedras region, known for its vines, with visits to farms and cellars for wine and food tastings
- 10Journey to Alenquer, famous for hilly panoramas and small wineries, with vine tours and tastings
- 11Evening visit to Sintra and Cascais
- 12Dinner included
- 13Day 3 - Discovering the Center of Portugal:
- 14Departure towards Beja, crossing the Alentejo region known for its robust wines
- 15Explore Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Portalegre, Crato, and Alter do Chão
- 16Evening visit to Beja's castle and monastery, staying at a Wine Resort
- 17Day 4 - Jabugo's Exclusive Experience:
- 18Morning departure to Jabugo for a premium ham experience
- 19Ham cutting show with the master Cordon Bleu, Master class with tasting, and visit to Jabugo Home
- 20Afternoon visit to the Huelva valley
- 21Tapas dinner and return to the hotel
- 22Day 5 - Sacred and Profane:
- 23Travel to Cordoba to visit the famous mosque
- 24Explore Roman city with hidden cellars for wine tasting
- 25Return to Seville, visit Giralda and Reales Alcazares
- 26Dinner in Seville
- 27Day 6 - From the South to the North of Spain:
- 28Check out and depart for Cadiz.
- 29Aperitif "MANZANILLA Y LANGOSTINOS" and visit to Jerez winery
- 30Fly to Bilbao, meet and greet, and transfer to the hotel
- 31Evening and dinner on your own
- 32Day 7 - Tour of the Basque Country:
- 33Full-day excursion visiting Bilbao and Pamplona
- 34Stop at a vineyard for wine tasting and a wine tour with lunch
- 35Evening return to the hotel
- 36Day 8 - The King's Wine Roads:
- 37Journey to Zaragoza for wine tasting at the largest winery in northern Spain
- 38Afternoon visit to Barcelona and dinner on a farm
- 39Overnight in Girona
- 40Day 9 - Discovering the Wines of Costa and Collina Toscana:
- 41Departure to Pisa and breakfast in Piazza dei Miracoli
- 42Visit Volterra and San Gimignano with farmhouse lunch and wine tasting
- 43Explore Riomaggiore, visit a winery, and enjoy a fish dinner with a sea view
- 44Day 10 - From the Scents of Ligurian Lemons to the Flavors of Piedmont's Truffle and Barolo:
- 45Move to Riviera di Ponente for sun and sea
- 46Lunch on the Ligurian sea
- 47Depart for Langhe (Barolo) for a Barolo Museum visit with aperitif/tasting
- 48Dinner in Trattoria and overnight
- 49Day 11 - Discovering the Langhe:
- 50A day dedicated to typical products and the oldest cellars with a master class
- 51Dinner in a unique location
- 52Day 12 - The Road of Flavours and Traditions of Emilia-Romagna:
- 53Full immersion in the flavours of Emilia: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
- 54Arrival in the thermal district of Salsomaggiore and check-in
- 55Evening tasting menu in a refined restaurant
- 56Day 13 - From Malvasia to Lambrusco, Preparing a Typical Dish:
- 57Explore the secrets of Italian cuisine with traditional chefs
- 58Cooking class and authentic castle discovery
- 59Dinner in the 10th-century castle
- 60Day 14 - Discovering Amarone and Valpolicella and Cooking Class with Dinner:
- 61Check out and depart to Verona with a free walking tour
- 62Visit Valpolicella for Amarone and Valpolicella tasting with lunch
- 63Transfer to Asolo for a cooking class in a seventeenth-century Villa Veneta
- 64Dinner included and hotel check
- 65Day 15 - From Prosecco to PDO and DOGC Ham:
- 66Morning hotel check-out and visit to the Prosecco hills with a cellar tour and wine tasting
- 67Lunch in a typical restaurant or farmhouse
- 68Afternoon visit to Pordenone and renowned ham factory San Daniele
- 69Dinner in a grill restaurant with original beers
- 70Day 16 - I Patriarchi and Collio Friulano, Mix of History, Traditions, and Flavors:
- 71A day dedicated to Collio Friuliano and its rich history
- 72Evening visit to Trieste and dinner in a traditional Slovenian restaurant
- 73Day 17 - Slovenian Tradition in Wine and Gastronomic Traditions:
- 74Departure to Lipica horse breeding for a tour
- 75Visit an oenologist and wine tasting
- 76Sightseeing tour in the picturesque village of Stanjel
- 77Lunch in a farmhouse with wine tasting
- 78Visit an oenologist and wine tasting in Vipava Valley
- 79Sightseeing tour of the city of Vipav
- 80Dinner in a farmhouse with wine-tasting
- 81Day 18 - Lake Bled & Ljubljiana:
- 82Guide to Bled and sightseeing tour
- 83Pletna rides towards the island of Bled
- 84Lunch at Bled Castle
- 85Drive to Ljubljana and walking tour
- 86Dinner in a typical Slovenian restaurant
- 87Overnight in Ljubljana
- 88Day 19 - Alla Scoperta Della Cantina Più Antica d'Europa:
- 89Drive to Maribor
- 90Sightseeing tour of Maribor with wine tasting in the cellars of the oldest vine
- 91Lunch in Maribor
- 92Drive to Ptuj and sightseeing tour
- 93Wine tasting in a local cellar
- 94Dinner in Ptuj
- 95Overnight in a thermal resort in Ptuj
- 96Day 20 - Spa Day and Relaxation:
- 97Easy morning in the spa resort
- 98Lunch in Ptuj
- 99Drive towards Žalec and visit a famous beer fountain
- 100Drive towards Laško and relax in a spa resort
- 101Day 21 - Welcome in Croazia:
- 102Drive to Zagreb for a sightseeing tour
- 103Lunch in Zagreb
- 104Guide to the Plitvice lakes
- 105Dinner on a farm and overnight
- 106Day 22 - From the Lakes to the Croatian Sea Discovering Oil, Wine, and Local Gastronomy:
- 107Drive to Zadar and sightseeing tour
- 108Lunch in Pakostane
- 109Drive towards Sibenik and visit the fortress
- 110Guide to Split with oil, wine, and local food tasting
- 111Dinner and overnight in Split
- 112Day 23 - Last Tastings to Conclude the Grand Tour:
- 113Drive to Podgora
- 114Tour in Etnaland with tasting
- 115Visit and lunch in Mostar
- 116Guide to Dubrovnik
- 117Dinner on a farm and overnight in Dubrovnik
- 118Day 24 - See You at the Next Experience:
- 119Check out and transfer to the airport
What's Included
- Overnight in 4-star hotel and/or Agriturismo in BB
- Lunch and dinner from the 2nd to 23rd day
- 4 cooking classes
- 30 wine tastings
- 2 beer tastings
- 5 tastings of Artisan Ham from various regions across Europe
- 3 tastings of cheese and Olive oil
- 1 thermal day
- Guide and driver throughout the tour
- 9-seater minivan with AC
- Domestic flight from Seville - Bilbao
- Flights from Girona/Barcelona - Pisa (excluding airport taxes and fuel adjustment)
What's not included
- City taxes
- Drinks with meals
- Tips
- Porterage
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Tickets to monuments not included in the itinerary
Meeting Points
The Meeting point on day 1 is Lisbon Airport (Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisbon, 1700-111)
Notes
- The tours runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The daily tours will commence promptly at 8:30 am. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 29 days before the activity start time.
A 50% refund will apply if you cancel more than 15 days before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 15 days before the activity start time.
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