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Gastronomy
The Iberian Triangle is a foodie’s paradise. Spain leads the world in culinary innovation, with over 100 Michelin starred restaurants and some of the world’s most respected chefs such as Ferran Adrià and Juan Mari Arzak. So popular is Spanish cuisine now that in many a household it is not unusual to find chorizo or authentic pimenton in the pantry. From the paellas of Valencia or the tapas and pintxos of San Sebastian, there is a wealth of tastes to experience.
The gastronomy of Portugal centres around fresh fish, especially bacalao (cod) as well as shellfish and slow roasted meats such as kid. Legend states that there is a recipe for bacalao for every day of the year but Portuguese cuisine offers much more than traditional fish dishes. No longer an unfamiliar cuisine, travellers can increase their foodie repertoire, tasting classics such as caldo verde or enjoy fine cheeses, accompanied by world renowned ports and wines.
At the heart of Moroccan cuisine are the wonderful spices and fragrances, found in the national staples of cous cous and tagine but modern trends in food have taken North African cuisine to another dimension. The sweet and savoury ‘pastilla’ pie is still a favourite, but young Moroccan chefs are introducing the world to an exciting and dynamic cuisine, rich with the flavours of lemon, olives and almonds. Savour the journey!
A Walk Through the Vines
09 Day Self-Guided walking tour
Make your way from Porto into the very heart of the Douro Valley before exploring the picturesque slopes and valleys of this World Heritage landscape on foot. Follow unpaved roads and footpaths as you walk from village to village, pausing for picnic lunches and visits to local wine estates where...
Al Andalus
7 Day Great train journey
THE TRAIN AND LIFE ON BOARDThe Al-Andalus is a luxury palace on wheels, a unique place from which to enjoy the Spanish landscape. Its four salons, real railway jewels built between 1928 and 1930, are the perfect place to enjoy a la carte breakfast and selected dinners and three course...
Cultural & Gastronomic Portugal
Private tour including walks and gastronomic highlights
Explore the highlights of northern Portugal’s gastronomy and culture on this fascinating tour. Walk through green valleys and oak forests, along ancient mountain trails in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, visit historical cities and villages and discover the stunning vineyards and architecture in the Douro Valley.
El Transcantabrico - Costa Verde Express
8 Day Great train journey: Gijon - Bilbao (and visa versa)
THE TRAINThe “El Transcantabrico” winds its leisurely way through the majestic provinces of old northern Spain - a journey through high mountains, past lakes and impressive seascapes and across the undulating landmass that so typifies the Cantabrian coast and old Castile
El Transcantabrico - Grand Luxe
8 Day Great train journey: San Sebastian-Santiago (and visa versa)
**The train also runs in reverse direction: Santiago de Compostela - San Sebastian on selected departure days from May to October**
Gourmet Highlights of Andalucia
09 day self drive with gourmet experiences
"You are what you eat", as the saying goes and there is no better way to learn about a country and its culture than through its food and drink. Andalucia, still one of Spain’s largest food-producing regions, is steeped in culinary and gastronomic traditions.
Granada & the Lecrin Valley
Granada city stay with half day Lecrin Valley excursion
Between the city of Granada and the Mediterranean coast is a beautiful, sub-tropical corner of rural Andalucía known as the Lecrín Valley. Its easy to understand why the Moorish occupiers in the early middle ages christened it The Valley of Happiness: the valley offers natural protection against the heat of...
Northern Indulgence
07 day private driver itinerary along the North Coast of Spain