A Taste Of Spain

Stay at a 4* hotel in the medieval Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.
Visit the famous Boqueria food market in the company of your experienced cooking teacher Jaume Brichs, and enjoy the private hands-on cooking class that follows.
Discover the wine region of Priorato (Tarragona) with its characteristic landscape of steep hills, scattered with medieval castles and churches.
Taste the strong personality of Priorato wine in a visit to a selected Priorato producer.

This tour has its base in Barcelona, capital of Catalonia and the most important city in Mediterranean Spain. Its rich cultural heritage combines to perfection with the avant-garde of its present. But Catalonia holds this and more; from the Mediterranean Sea to its quiet interior of silver olive groves and green vineyards, the region is truly a place to treat yourself to.

And if you are a food lover, you should also know that, together with the Basque Country, Catalonia is one of the most important culinary regions in Spain. The wise combination of traditional cuisine with the work of the most innovative chefs and modern techniques has awarded the region worldwide recognition.

Its quiet sea and fertile land provide a wide variety of the freshest ingredients, as you will confirm on a guided visit to the well-known Boquería market, near Las Ramblas. Set in a 19^th century building, with the Modernist style you’ll find so common in the city, it is nothing short of a paradise for any kind of foodie! With your first glance at the colorful, endless variety of products – from all kinds of fruit to fish and seafood you never even heard of, and from tasty vegetables to gourmet products like saffron, vinegar or olive oil – you’ll quickly understand what makes it one of the most amazing food markets in Europe.

But you won’t simply look at these products from afar; you’ll learn to use them to create mouth-watering dishes… Join our active and experienced, professional cooking teacher for a hands-on cooking class, and prepare signature Catalan recipes you will want to share with your friends back home!

Finally, your journey will be complete with a visit to Priorato, a region almost untouched by time, yet recently brought to light for its powerful wines. Spend a relaxing day discovering the charm of its landscapes while you dive into the culture of its wines with a visit and tasting session at a selected winery, with lunch to follow at a charming traditional restaurant before returning to Barcelona.

Explore a Gourmet Catalonia like you never imagined; the itinerary is designed so you can set your own pace and truly capture the soul of the places you visit in a unique way… You’ll find everything organized upon your arrival (and we’ll join you for guidance in specific activities), but you can count on ample free time to make discoveries of your own…

Itinerary

B =Breakfast L =Lunch D =Dinner

Day One

Arrival in Barcelona. There is probably little we could say that you don’t know about this world-famous city… it is a symbol of modern Spain, and yet has more than 2,000 years of history. It is a welcoming city that will captivate you with outstanding architecture, extraordinary restaurants, all kinds of shopping, and lively, warm people… Enjoy a welcome drink at your hotel, the four-star H10 Montcada, located in the heart of the city, within the medieval Gothic Quarter, and then an evening on your own.

Night in Barcelona

Day Two

Learn about the variety and quality of Catalan food on a guided visit to the famous Boquería market in Las Ramblas. Described in our introduction as nothing short of a paradise for foodies, from your first glance at the colorful range of products, you’ll easily understand what makes it one of the most amazing food markets in Europe.

Your guide will be a professional chef, Jaume Brichs, also the instructor for the next step of your journey, a hands-on cooking class. Jaume has trained in France, England, Germany and Catalonia, and currently combines his work as pastry chef in a well-known location in Barcelona, with food consulting for prestigious hotels all over Spain. He will help you prepare lunch, consisting of a number of dishes, based on some of the most famous recipes of regional Catalan cuisine. Relax and chat, have a bite while you’re cooking… the venue is a private home, a charming penthouse set in lovely surroundings, with a large kitchen and wonderful terrace overlooking the Tibidabo mountain, where you can enjoy what you have cooked if the weather is right.

After lunch, enjoy a free afternoon and dinner on your own.

Night in Barcelona

B, L

Day Three

Excursion to Priorato (Tarragona), one of Catalonia’s many prestigious wine regions, with its characteristic landscapes of steep hills, scattered with medieval castles and churches, in picturesque little towns.

The charm of the surroundings is reason enough for your visit, but there is a lot more to enjoy. Discover the strong personality of Priorato wines with a stop at a selected winery, where you can learn all about how the wine is made. Take a walk around the vineyards and participate in a private tasting session. Then sit down to a hearty traditional lunch, served at a lovely restaurant in the area. Take your time, enjoy authentic home-style cooking, and then return to Barcelona for a free evening to relax or do some exploring on your own...

Night in Barcelona

B, L

Day Four

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel and take your flight back home… or continue your trip in Spain!

What's included?

3 nights’ accommodation in a 4-star hotel with excellent location
Welcome drink at your hotel
Buffet breakfast daily
Two Lunches (1 at the cooking class), accompanied with fine Spanish wines.
Hands-on Cooking class in English
Dossier with the recipes in English, for you to practice at home!
Apron for your cooking class
Private, English-speaking chauffeur for your excursion to Priorato
Culinary and cultural visits, including the stunning Boquería market and region of Priorato
Entry fees as per the itinerary
Gourmet Gift
All local taxes

Prices (land only, double occupancy, in Euros)

1,160 EUR per person for group of 2
1,035 EUR per person for group of 4
875 EUR per person for group of 6
Single Supplement: 210 EUR per person

Tour dates

Available upon request all year round.

Interested? Contact us or check out other ideas in Catalonia:

· Catalan Cuisine · Girona&Surroundings · Cooking Class · Olive Oil Tasting · Tapas Tour

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