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Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure

Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure

Explore the sights, sounds and tastes of northern Spain and Portugal on this food-led adventure. Immerse yourself in culture, history and cuisine as you taste local produce at Santa Catarina Market, whip up Catalan specialties in a cooking class and wander the stunning Gothic Quarter. Enjoy the wealth of tapas bars in Logrono, explore the medieval streets and underground wine caves of Laguardia. Venture north to one of Spain’s most celebrated cities, San Sebastian, where beautiful beaches, historic buildings and a thriving food and arts scene bask together under a beaming sun. Experience a traditional Asturian sidreria (cider house) near Oviedo, taste tapas in Santiago de Compostela, capital of Spain's Galicia region and famous for marking the end of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail. Discover the proud fish-mongering heritage of the port city of Vigo. Then step across the border to uncover the flavours of Portugal, featuring African, Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern influences. Sip your way around the Douro Valley, a stunning region responsible for introducing the world to port wine, and enjoy a home cooked dinner and a farm stay in the Alentejo region - fast gaining a reputation as a hotspot for Portuguese gastronomy. Finish up with glass of Ginjinha (wild cherry liqueur) in the charming city of Lisbon.

Activities
  • Barcelona - Cava or Vermouth tasting
  • Barcelona - Santa Caterina Market Tour
  • Barcelona - Catalan cooking demonstration and lunch
  • Logrono - Tapas Crawl
  • Laguardia - Wine cellar visit and tasting
  • San Sebastian - Basque cooking class
  • San Sebastian - Market tour
  • Picos de Europa - Cocido Lebaniego cooking demonstration and dinner
  • Potes - Market visit and brunch
  • Arenas de Cabrales - Cheese tasting
  • Oviedo - Asturian cider house visit and tasting
  • Picos de Europa - National Park Visit
  • Oviedo - Guided walk and market tour
  • A Coruna - Fish market visit and seafood lunch
  • Santiago de Compostela - City night walk
  • Vigo - Fish Market Tour and Cooking Class
  • Porto - City Tasting Tour
  • Douro Valley - Guided Day Trip with Wine Tasting
  • Alentejo - Farm-cooked Meal
  • Evora - Day Trip
  • Lisbon - Fado Show & Dinner
Highlights
  • Be surrounded by the culture of Catalan cooking (and by jamon hanging from the ceiling) in Barcelona’s many delis
  • Local, fresh produce is at the heart of Catalan food – get a chef’s insight into the best ingredients at Santa Caterina market
  • Sip a glass of famous Rioja in the unique surrounds of Laguardia – in the centuries old cellars beneath the medieval walled town
  • Uncover the local specialties of Asturia and Galicia, sampling true Asturian cider poured in the traditional style, and eating fresh Galician mussels straight from the sea in A Coruna
  • Few places know how to do a farmers market better than Potes – it’s been happening here in the same spot since the 1200s
  • Cook up a Galician feast using Vigo's finest seafood
  • Sip world-class wines in the spectacular Douro Valley wine region
  • Discover why Alentejo is Portugal’s best kept foodie secret on a farmstay
  • Stand around with the Lisbon locals and enjoy a tipple of cherry liqueur
Interests
  • Culinary and Cooking
16 Nights Starting At
April 30, 2024 through May 07, 2024
Various departures
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Logrono
Day 6
Bilbao / Picos de Europa National Park
Day 7
Day 8
Day 12
Day 13
Douro Valley – Porto
Day 14
Alentejo Farmstay
Day 16
Day 17
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Dates & prices
Additional
Offers
April 30, 2024

to May 07, 2024

16 Nights from $7,290.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
May 09, 2023

to May 25, 2023

16 Nights from $7,845.00 (USD) Per Person
June 06, 2023

to June 22, 2023

16 Nights from $8,475.00 (USD) Per Person
June 20, 2023

to July 06, 2023

16 Nights from $7,580.00 (USD) Per Person
July 04, 2023

to July 20, 2023

16 Nights from $7,290.00 (USD) Per Person
August 22, 2023

to September 07, 2023

16 Nights from $7,155.00 (USD) Per Person
August 29, 2023

to September 14, 2023

16 Nights from $7,290.00 (USD) Per Person
September 05, 2023

to September 21, 2023

16 Nights from $7,870.00 (USD) Per Person
September 12, 2023

to September 19, 2023

16 Nights from $7,725.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
September 26, 2023

to October 12, 2023

16 Nights from $7,435.00 (USD) Per Person
October 03, 2023

to October 19, 2023

16 Nights from $7,155.00 (USD) Per Person
May 14, 2024

to May 21, 2024

16 Nights from $7,580.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
May 28, 2024

to June 04, 2024

16 Nights from $7,875.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
June 18, 2024

to July 04, 2024

16 Nights from $7,580.00 (USD) Per Person
July 02, 2024

to August 13, 2024

16 Nights from $7,290.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
August 27, 2024

to September 03, 2024

16 Nights from $7,580.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
September 06, 2024

to September 17, 2024

16 Nights from $7,875.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
September 24, 2024

to October 10, 2024

16 Nights from $7,580.00 (USD) Per Person
October 01, 2024

to October 15, 2024

16 Nights from $7,290.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
Additional
Offers
April 30, 2024

May 07, 2024

May 09, 2023

May 25, 2023

June 06, 2023

June 22, 2023

June 20, 2023

July 06, 2023

July 04, 2023

July 20, 2023

August 22, 2023

September 07, 2023

August 29, 2023

September 14, 2023

September 05, 2023

September 21, 2023

September 12, 2023

September 19, 2023

September 26, 2023

October 12, 2023

October 03, 2023

October 19, 2023

May 14, 2024

May 21, 2024

May 28, 2024

June 04, 2024

June 18, 2024

July 04, 2024

July 02, 2024

August 13, 2024

August 27, 2024

September 03, 2024

September 06, 2024

September 17, 2024

September 24, 2024

October 10, 2024

October 01, 2024

October 15, 2024

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We get it – travel’s a big decision. It’s not every day you fly across the world to wander the souks of Marrakech or enjoy a dreamy Angkor sunrise. But for us, it’s been our everyday for the past three decades (whew, we’re old). Let’s just say we know what travellers really want: a balance of inclusions and free time, a mix of classic highlights and local secrets you won’t find on Google. And of course, an authentic real life experience.

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About Intrepid Travel
We get it – travel’s a big decision. It’s not every day you fly across the world to wander the souks of Marrakech or enjoy a dreamy Angkor sunrise. But for us, it’s been our everyday for the past three decades (whew, we’re old). Let’s just say we know what travellers really want: a balance of inclusions and free time, a mix of classic highlights and local secrets you won’t find on Google. And of course, an authentic real life experience.

Our leaders are born and raised in-country, and they know their destination better than anyone. So you’ll do more than just see a place, you’ll live it. Small groups, big adventures and responsible travel – that’s our thing. With 1,000 trips in a variety of styles across 100 countries, we’re sure you’ll find something you like. So let’s get started.

1. Real life experiences
What is travel but a search for something that can’t be Googled? We love the highlights, but the real magic for us happens well away from a beaten path. It’s the little noodle bars, hidden galleries and backstreet bodegas and real life experiences you won’t find in a search engine.

2. Connected by travel
The beauty of small group travel isn’t just new places, it’s new perspectives. It’s the stories you hear and the friendships you forge, the ones that stick around long after the tan has faded. Our travellers come from all walks of life; what unites them is where they’re going.

3. Travel works best when it's balanced
Time is your most precious resource, especially on a holiday. That’s why our trips are built with balance in mind. A little group time, a little you time – the way it should be. And because our tours have an average of just 10 people, there’s more of the world to go round.

4. With great travel comes great responsibility
The world’s a pretty amazing place, and we want to do our bit to keep it that way. And all it takes is a little dash of self-awareness, a slightly softer tread. Sustainable travel doesn’t mean no fun. It means that fun can be used to benefit others. Respect.

5. Adventure should be for everyone
Age, pillow preference, budget, travelling solo or together – it doesn’t matter where you’re from, what matters is where you’d like to go. Our mission is to deliver the best travel experiences to anyone who’s up for them. So no matter if you favour a soft landing or a wild take-off, Intrepid stands for you.

6. Our leaders are the greatest
We realised early on that the best folks to show you the heart of a destination are, funnily enough, the ones that live there. These are our leaders: travel experts and friendly locals who know their countries back to front, from every backstreet bar to every hidden gallery. They’re the big, smiling face of Intrepid (and we couldn’t be prouder).

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