Iberian Feast: A Culinary Journey Through Spain & Portugal

Spain

Spain

Portugal

Portugal

9 Days

Lisbon -> Porto -> Basque Country -> Barcelona

Get ready for a culinary dream! This 9-day itinerary takes you on a food lover’s journey through the outstanding cuisines of Spain and Portugal. You’ll explore a world of flavors, from cutting-edge fine dining to warm, down-to-earth taverns serving up the best traditional food. This trip is a true adventure for your taste buds, with every corner of these two countries offering an unforgettable bite.

Day 1

Lisbon: A Taste of History

Your culinary adventure begins the moment you touch down in Lisbon! After settling into your hotel, you’ll meet your local guide for a vibrant walking tour that’s the perfect welcome to the city’s gastronomic scene. You'll kick off the day like a true local with a traditional breakfast of coffee and a delicious pastel de nata, before strolling through the charming cobblestone streets and historic neighborhoods of the Old Town, like Baixa de Lisboa and Alfama.

Day 1

Lisbon: A Taste of History

Your culinary adventure begins the moment you touch down in Lisbon! After settling into your hotel, you’ll meet your local guide for a vibrant walking tour that’s the perfect welcome to the city’s gastronomic scene. You'll kick off the day like a true local with a traditional breakfast of coffee and a delicious pastel de nata, before strolling through the charming cobblestone streets and historic neighborhoods of the Old Town, like Baixa de Lisboa and Alfama.

Day 2

From Market to Mobile Kitchen

Today, you'll become a Portuguese chef with a day dedicated to food and the sea! A wonderful local chef will lead you on an exclusive private tour of the bustling Setúbal farmers’ market to source the freshest local ingredients. Afterward, you’ll head to the breathtaking Arrábida hills for a truly unique cooking lesson, where your chef will use a mobile kitchen to transform your bounty into a delicious lunch with an incredible view of the Atlantic. You'll have time to relax in the sun and even take a plunge in the water before heading back to Lisbon.

Day 2

From Market to Mobile Kitchen

Today, you'll become a Portuguese chef with a day dedicated to food and the sea! A wonderful local chef will lead you on an exclusive private tour of the bustling Setúbal farmers’ market to source the freshest local ingredients. Afterward, you’ll head to the breathtaking Arrábida hills for a truly unique cooking lesson, where your chef will use a mobile kitchen to transform your bounty into a delicious lunch with an incredible view of the Atlantic. You'll have time to relax in the sun and even take a plunge in the water before heading back to Lisbon.

Day 3

Eat at Home in Porto

After a scenic morning train ride from Lisbon, you'll be welcomed into a local influential family's home in Porto for a private cooking class and dinner. The wonderful lady of the house will share the tricks and specialties of traditional regional cuisine, and you’ll learn to make three traditional dishes yourself. The evening culminates in a fantastic and informal dinner, composed of several additional delicacies and paired with some of the best wines and Ports from the Douro region.

Day 3

Eat at Home in Porto

After a scenic morning train ride from Lisbon, you'll be welcomed into a local influential family's home in Porto for a private cooking class and dinner. The wonderful lady of the house will share the tricks and specialties of traditional regional cuisine, and you’ll learn to make three traditional dishes yourself. The evening culminates in a fantastic and informal dinner, composed of several additional delicacies and paired with some of the best wines and Ports from the Douro region.

Day 4

Bilbao: From Art to Tapas

Today, we head to Spain for a perfect mix of culture and cuisine! After a morning flight, your first stop is the famous Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece. Afterward, a local guide will lead you on what she calls a pintxo safari, where you'll get to see the city's vibrant streets and uncover the secrets of Basque culture. You'll end the day with a private transfer to your romantic hotel in the Basque hills, perfectly situated for a peaceful and secluded retreat.

Day 4

Bilbao: From Art to Tapas

Today, we head to Spain for a perfect mix of culture and cuisine! After a morning flight, your first stop is the famous Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece. Afterward, a local guide will lead you on what she calls a pintxo safari, where you'll get to see the city's vibrant streets and uncover the secrets of Basque culture. You'll end the day with a private transfer to your romantic hotel in the Basque hills, perfectly situated for a peaceful and secluded retreat.

Day 5

Farmhouse Flavors & Cider

Today, we invite you to a world of Basque tradition! You'll meet your guide and head to a local cider house to walk through the apple orchards, learn about the production process, and enjoy a tasting of Sagardoa (cider) with traditional chorizo. We'll then visit a private farmhouse, where you'll get a firsthand look at a self-sufficient family farm and enjoy a very special homemade meal in the family’s dining room.

Day 5

Farmhouse Flavors & Cider

Today, we invite you to a world of Basque tradition! You'll meet your guide and head to a local cider house to walk through the apple orchards, learn about the production process, and enjoy a tasting of Sagardoa (cider) with traditional chorizo. We'll then visit a private farmhouse, where you'll get a firsthand look at a self-sufficient family farm and enjoy a very special homemade meal in the family’s dining room.

Day 6

Gastronomic Society

Get ready for an exclusive culinary experience! You'll begin by visiting a central market to meet local producers and buy fresh, seasonal ingredients. With these in hand, you’ll be granted private access to a traditional, members-only Gastronomic Club to prepare lunch with your host. This incredible day of hands-on cooking and learning is followed by a fantastic dinner reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant to cap off a perfect day of food.

Day 6

Gastronomic Society

Get ready for an exclusive culinary experience! You'll begin by visiting a central market to meet local producers and buy fresh, seasonal ingredients. With these in hand, you’ll be granted private access to a traditional, members-only Gastronomic Club to prepare lunch with your host. This incredible day of hands-on cooking and learning is followed by a fantastic dinner reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant to cap off a perfect day of food.

Day 7

Barcelona: First Bites & City Nights

Today, we head to Barcelona! After a morning flight and checking into your central boutique hotel, a fun foodie guide will meet you in the early evening. This experience is all about decoding Barcelona and Catalan culture through its great bars and restaurants. You will learn about the city’s gastronomy, history, and strong cultural identity as you eat and drink your way around its charming streets.

Day 7

Barcelona: First Bites & City Nights

Today, we head to Barcelona! After a morning flight and checking into your central boutique hotel, a fun foodie guide will meet you in the early evening. This experience is all about decoding Barcelona and Catalan culture through its great bars and restaurants. You will learn about the city’s gastronomy, history, and strong cultural identity as you eat and drink your way around its charming streets.

Day 8

Vermouth & Vineyards

Today we’ll dive into Catalan culture, starting with a visit to a unique winery in the D.O. Alella wine region, where you'll learn about the area's sustainable practices and enjoy a complete tasting. Afterward, we'll head to a charming town center for Spain’s famous “la hora del Vermut,” where your guide will teach you all about regional vermouth and tapas. A traditional farm-to-table lunch and local wines will complete this perfect day trip.

Day 8

Vermouth & Vineyards

Today we’ll dive into Catalan culture, starting with a visit to a unique winery in the D.O. Alella wine region, where you'll learn about the area's sustainable practices and enjoy a complete tasting. Afterward, we'll head to a charming town center for Spain’s famous “la hora del Vermut,” where your guide will teach you all about regional vermouth and tapas. A traditional farm-to-table lunch and local wines will complete this perfect day trip.

Day 9

A Taste of L'Empordà

What a way to end the trip! Today, we'll dive into the world of Catalan wine. We'll visit a fantastic local winery in the unique maritime region of L'Empordà, where you’ll get a full tour and tasting. You'll learn what sets these excellent wines apart and celebrate the end of your adventure with a final toast to the incredible journey.

Day 9

A Taste of L'Empordà

What a way to end the trip! Today, we'll dive into the world of Catalan wine. We'll visit a fantastic local winery in the unique maritime region of L'Empordà, where you’ll get a full tour and tasting. You'll learn what sets these excellent wines apart and celebrate the end of your adventure with a final toast to the incredible journey.

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Ready to bring this journey to life?

Our sample itineraries are just the beginning. Every Adler Marlow trip is designed around you - your pace, your passions, your people. Let us tailor something extraordinary.

Start Planning My Journey

blue and white painted houses on the cliff

Ready to bring this journey to life?

Our sample itineraries are just the beginning. Every Adler Marlow trip is designed around you - your pace, your passions, your people. Let us tailor something extraordinary.

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Day 1

Lisbon: A Taste of History

Your culinary adventure begins the moment you touch down in Lisbon! After settling into your hotel, you’ll meet your local guide for a vibrant walking tour that’s the perfect welcome to the city’s gastronomic scene. You'll kick off the day like a true local with a traditional breakfast of coffee and a delicious pastel de nata, before strolling through the charming cobblestone streets and historic neighborhoods of the Old Town, like Baixa de Lisboa and Alfama.

Day 1

Lisbon: A Taste of History

Your culinary adventure begins the moment you touch down in Lisbon! After settling into your hotel, you’ll meet your local guide for a vibrant walking tour that’s the perfect welcome to the city’s gastronomic scene. You'll kick off the day like a true local with a traditional breakfast of coffee and a delicious pastel de nata, before strolling through the charming cobblestone streets and historic neighborhoods of the Old Town, like Baixa de Lisboa and Alfama.

Day 2

From Market to Mobile Kitchen

Today, you'll become a Portuguese chef with a day dedicated to food and the sea! A wonderful local chef will lead you on an exclusive private tour of the bustling Setúbal farmers’ market to source the freshest local ingredients. Afterward, you’ll head to the breathtaking Arrábida hills for a truly unique cooking lesson, where your chef will use a mobile kitchen to transform your bounty into a delicious lunch with an incredible view of the Atlantic. You'll have time to relax in the sun and even take a plunge in the water before heading back to Lisbon.

Day 2

From Market to Mobile Kitchen

Today, you'll become a Portuguese chef with a day dedicated to food and the sea! A wonderful local chef will lead you on an exclusive private tour of the bustling Setúbal farmers’ market to source the freshest local ingredients. Afterward, you’ll head to the breathtaking Arrábida hills for a truly unique cooking lesson, where your chef will use a mobile kitchen to transform your bounty into a delicious lunch with an incredible view of the Atlantic. You'll have time to relax in the sun and even take a plunge in the water before heading back to Lisbon.

Day 3

Eat at Home in Porto

After a scenic morning train ride from Lisbon, you'll be welcomed into a local influential family's home in Porto for a private cooking class and dinner. The wonderful lady of the house will share the tricks and specialties of traditional regional cuisine, and you’ll learn to make three traditional dishes yourself. The evening culminates in a fantastic and informal dinner, composed of several additional delicacies and paired with some of the best wines and Ports from the Douro region.

Day 3

Eat at Home in Porto

After a scenic morning train ride from Lisbon, you'll be welcomed into a local influential family's home in Porto for a private cooking class and dinner. The wonderful lady of the house will share the tricks and specialties of traditional regional cuisine, and you’ll learn to make three traditional dishes yourself. The evening culminates in a fantastic and informal dinner, composed of several additional delicacies and paired with some of the best wines and Ports from the Douro region.

Day 4

Bilbao: From Art to Tapas

Today, we head to Spain for a perfect mix of culture and cuisine! After a morning flight, your first stop is the famous Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece. Afterward, a local guide will lead you on what she calls a pintxo safari, where you'll get to see the city's vibrant streets and uncover the secrets of Basque culture. You'll end the day with a private transfer to your romantic hotel in the Basque hills, perfectly situated for a peaceful and secluded retreat.

Day 4

Bilbao: From Art to Tapas

Today, we head to Spain for a perfect mix of culture and cuisine! After a morning flight, your first stop is the famous Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece. Afterward, a local guide will lead you on what she calls a pintxo safari, where you'll get to see the city's vibrant streets and uncover the secrets of Basque culture. You'll end the day with a private transfer to your romantic hotel in the Basque hills, perfectly situated for a peaceful and secluded retreat.

Day 5

Farmhouse Flavors & Cider

Today, we invite you to a world of Basque tradition! You'll meet your guide and head to a local cider house to walk through the apple orchards, learn about the production process, and enjoy a tasting of Sagardoa (cider) with traditional chorizo. We'll then visit a private farmhouse, where you'll get a firsthand look at a self-sufficient family farm and enjoy a very special homemade meal in the family’s dining room.

Day 5

Farmhouse Flavors & Cider

Today, we invite you to a world of Basque tradition! You'll meet your guide and head to a local cider house to walk through the apple orchards, learn about the production process, and enjoy a tasting of Sagardoa (cider) with traditional chorizo. We'll then visit a private farmhouse, where you'll get a firsthand look at a self-sufficient family farm and enjoy a very special homemade meal in the family’s dining room.

Day 6

Gastronomic Society

Get ready for an exclusive culinary experience! You'll begin by visiting a central market to meet local producers and buy fresh, seasonal ingredients. With these in hand, you’ll be granted private access to a traditional, members-only Gastronomic Club to prepare lunch with your host. This incredible day of hands-on cooking and learning is followed by a fantastic dinner reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant to cap off a perfect day of food.

Day 6

Gastronomic Society

Get ready for an exclusive culinary experience! You'll begin by visiting a central market to meet local producers and buy fresh, seasonal ingredients. With these in hand, you’ll be granted private access to a traditional, members-only Gastronomic Club to prepare lunch with your host. This incredible day of hands-on cooking and learning is followed by a fantastic dinner reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant to cap off a perfect day of food.

Day 7

Barcelona: First Bites & City Nights

Today, we head to Barcelona! After a morning flight and checking into your central boutique hotel, a fun foodie guide will meet you in the early evening. This experience is all about decoding Barcelona and Catalan culture through its great bars and restaurants. You will learn about the city’s gastronomy, history, and strong cultural identity as you eat and drink your way around its charming streets.

Day 7

Barcelona: First Bites & City Nights

Today, we head to Barcelona! After a morning flight and checking into your central boutique hotel, a fun foodie guide will meet you in the early evening. This experience is all about decoding Barcelona and Catalan culture through its great bars and restaurants. You will learn about the city’s gastronomy, history, and strong cultural identity as you eat and drink your way around its charming streets.

Day 8

Vermouth & Vineyards

Today we’ll dive into Catalan culture, starting with a visit to a unique winery in the D.O. Alella wine region, where you'll learn about the area's sustainable practices and enjoy a complete tasting. Afterward, we'll head to a charming town center for Spain’s famous “la hora del Vermut,” where your guide will teach you all about regional vermouth and tapas. A traditional farm-to-table lunch and local wines will complete this perfect day trip.

Day 8

Vermouth & Vineyards

Today we’ll dive into Catalan culture, starting with a visit to a unique winery in the D.O. Alella wine region, where you'll learn about the area's sustainable practices and enjoy a complete tasting. Afterward, we'll head to a charming town center for Spain’s famous “la hora del Vermut,” where your guide will teach you all about regional vermouth and tapas. A traditional farm-to-table lunch and local wines will complete this perfect day trip.

Day 9

A Taste of L'Empordà

What a way to end the trip! Today, we'll dive into the world of Catalan wine. We'll visit a fantastic local winery in the unique maritime region of L'Empordà, where you’ll get a full tour and tasting. You'll learn what sets these excellent wines apart and celebrate the end of your adventure with a final toast to the incredible journey.

Day 9

A Taste of L'Empordà

What a way to end the trip! Today, we'll dive into the world of Catalan wine. We'll visit a fantastic local winery in the unique maritime region of L'Empordà, where you’ll get a full tour and tasting. You'll learn what sets these excellent wines apart and celebrate the end of your adventure with a final toast to the incredible journey.