Hola! What better introduction to the Catalan way of life than a glass of vermouth in an intimate Barcelona wine cave? Follow your local culinary insider to a gastronomic destination in the Gothic quarter for a sublime dining experience, complete with a wine pairing designed to introduce you to the delicious denominacións de origen (wine appellations or ‘D.O.’) of Catalonia. You'll get to try traditional dishes like a xatonada (a classic Catalan salad with salt cod, olives, and romesco sauce), mar i monutanya (a traditional blend of the sea and the mountain, often served as chicken thighs braised in shrimp stock) and other favorites that the talented local chefs are serving this evening. 

Ever wondered how to form a human tower?! Wonder no more, as this morning you’ll uncover the secrets of the famous Gracia Castellers team, an amateur group dedicated to forming human towers at traditional Catalan events. A hearty Catalan lunch then awaits at a nearby traditional Catalan Bistro. Botifarra amb mongets is a simple yet tasty meal of local pork sausage with white beans… every Catalan kid grows up loving this comfort dish! After lunch, meet your Gaudí expert guide for a private tour of the iconic unfinished church La Sagrada Familia. The rest of the evening is yours to explore this exciting city on your own. Check out the famous street performers of Las Ramblas or enjoy a glass of vermouth at Lo Pinyol, a traditional wine bar that’s been serving thirsty patrons since 1937. 

Enter the surreal and iconoclastic world of Salvador Dalí this morning at the self-designed Dalí Theater-Museum in picturesque Figueres. It is rare that an artist lives long enough to witness the sort of adoration that Dalí’s work received, and even rarer to have the foresight to think about how it will be viewed by future generations, making this museum truly unique. From the hallucinatory world of Surrealism to the aromatic world of natural wine production; spend the afternoon with boundary pushing local wine makers leading the way in the natural wine movement. Explore their vineyards and learn about their winemaking philosophy before sitting down for a delicious lunch and wine tasting. After checking in to to your seaside Costa Brava hotel, enjoy a spot of solo exploring and dinner of your choice. 

Experience the beauty of the Costa Brava coastline today on a scenic 7km hike. Pass through the ruins of a 6th century BCE Iberian village perched on a peninsula overlooking the crystal clear Mediterranean, and enjoy dopamine-inducing panoramas of the many tiny coves and pristine beaches below. There’ll be opportunities to stop and relax, enjoy the views and have a snack, and take a dip in the cool water. Your mini-trek ends in the charming, white-washed fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell where you'll enjoy a seafood lunch at a delightful restaurant overlooking the sea. The rest of the day is yours to relax or continue exploring. Ask your clued-up guide for dinner recommendations for this evening. 

Visit the 16th century Can Calopa de Dalt wine estate today, a special wine production cooperative that works alongside local people with disabilities. Taste their best wines over a mouth-watering lunch of xai de collserola a la brasa (local grilled lamb). Your Spanish culinary adventure continues this afternoon in the historic city of Tarragona. After settling into your hotel, enjoy a guided walk through the Roman ruins, old-world streets, and bustling plazas of this underrated city, towards the old medieval center and gothic Cathedral. Explore underground Roman tunnels at the Roman Circus and  exceptional coastal views from the beautiful and surprisingly intact Roman Amphitheater, which overlooks the azure blue of the Mediterranean. Explore the city solo tonight; ask your guide for tips on the best places to eat, drink and be merry.  

Today, delve into the modern Priorat renaissance in winemaking, starting with a visit to one of the region’s prettiest and most fascinating family vineyards. From there, head for the tiny village of Gratallops to experience the charming character of one of the first wineries established in the area. Walk through the dusty slate-rich vineyards that provide their signature mineral character, and match the robust reds (some of the strongest wines in Europe) with a winemaker’s lunch of roast suckling lamb and savory, freshly-baked Catalan flatbreads. After lunch, visit the charming small town of Porrera where you’ll meet the owners of a family-run winery for a tour of their beautiful vineyards and a tasting of their fabulous vintages. Head back to Tarragona to continue your solo exploration of the city. 

After a relaxing morning at your leisure, take a scenic drive to a small village in the heart of the Penedes. Savor a memorable lunch in a cozy bistro that specializes in farm-to-table Catalan cuisine and offers an extensive list of natural wines. After lunch, meet with a local farmer and winemaker who has dedicated his life to the natural wine movement. Explore his vineyard, learn about his work and what makes the process ‘natural,’ before partaking in one last fabulous wine tasting. Back in Tarragona, you’ll have some time to rest before meeting with your group for a sumptuous farewell dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants.

It’s time to say farewell. After breakfast, take a private transfer to Barcelona International Airport for your flight home. Until our next adventure!