A Capital Culinary Adventure in Madrid
A Capital Culinary Adventure in Madrid
Madrid is more than just the capital city of Spain, it is one of Europe’s great cities, a place of stately grandeur, incredible art, and rich gastronomy on par with that of Paris or Rome. It is known for its elegant boulevards, its impeccably maintained parks, and of course its museums: one need only mention the Prado. Madrid is a modern city in that it has all the necessary infrastructure to support its robust tourism market, but it keeps the feel of an old-world city. Among some of its most famous sites are the Royal Palace, the National Library, the aforementioned Prado as well as other museums, the Royal theater and of course numerous churches. The feel of Madrid is that of vibrancy steeped in history, it has an energy about it that compares to the other great capitals of the world.
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For your 1 hands-on cooking class you have the rare pleasure of stepping out of your role as tourist and into that of an insider by venturing into the private home of your chef. You will start with a market visit, then head to the chef’s home for a lesson on Spanish gastronomy, its most representative products (olive oil, Iberian ham, and more), and of course life in Madrid. It is an experience sure to be a highlight of your trip.
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Itinerary
Day One
- Enjoy welcome drinks followed with some free time to settle in.
- Meet your guide for a foodie walking tour of Madrid, with wonderful samples and tapas that will make up your dinner tonight.
Day Two
- Breakfast, then meet your chef for a visit to the market to choose ingredients, then head back to the chef’s home for a cooking class featuring traditional Spanish gastronomy. Lunch will follow based on your efforts, accompanied by Spanish Sangria or top Spanish wines.
- Afternoon and evening on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- After breakfast at the hotel, departure on a full-day excursion to the outskirts of Madrid.
- Your first stop will be a family winery dating back some hundred years that produces fine D.O. wines. Enjoy a visit of this winery that uses ancestral wine traditions, and of course a tasting of 3 of its fine wines.
- Next, head to Chinchón, a charming medieval town known for its cluster of hilltop houses. The square is beautiful and totally characteristic of Spanish medievalism. Enjoy a wonderful lunch based on the town’s specialities, including roasted lamb or suckling pig, Castillian soup, “monk” sweets, and the local “anis.”
- After lunch visit the last of the four old mills in the valley of the river Tajunña. The mill dates from the end of the 18th Century, and the olive groves are just as old, and the cradle of the “cornicabra” variety of olive. Of course you will have the change to taste this fantastic oil. (Note that the mill visit is not available February through April, and in those months you will spend extra time in Chinchón.)
- Transfer back to Madrid. Dinner on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast and private transfer to the Madrid airport or train station.
Trip Details
Included in the 3-Night Trip
Accommodations
3 nights accommdation in central Madrid
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- 2 lunches
- 1 food tour tasting dinner
Classes & Instructors
For your 1 hands-on cooking class you have the rare pleasure of stepping out of your role as tourist and into that of an insider by venturing into the private home of your chef. You will start with a market visit, then head to the chef’s home for a lesson on Spanish gastronomy, its most representative products (olive oil, Iberian ham, and more), and of course life in Madrid. It is an experience sure to be a highlight of your trip.
Excursions
- Gastronomic walking tour in Madrid
- Full-day excursion to Chinchón with winery visit and tasting, as well as olive mill visit and tasting (in season)
Transfer Details
- Roundtrip private transfers to/from Madrid airport
Miscellaneous
- Market visit
Accommodation Information
The 4* Hotel Catalonia Puerta del Sol in Madrid is an 18th-century building in a central location and with a warm, relaxed decor. The wood-furnished rooms feature en suite bath, free WiFe, flatscreen TVs, minbar, and more. There is a breakfast buffet, a restaurant, and a bar. (When not available a comparable property will be substituted).
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The 4* Hotel Catalonia Las Cortes is located in the center of town, just over a mile from the Prado Museum. The elegant rooms feature en suite baths, minibars, satellite TVs, free WiFi, and more. There is a restaurant, bar, and spa. (When not available a comparable hotel will be substituted.)
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Pricing & Tour Dates
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Year-Round Pricing:
3-night Program
US$2090 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$660 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
The single occupancy cost is to run for 1 person. If you are traveling with others but want a single occupancy room, please inquire for pricing.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Tour Dates
Available the following dates for a minimum of 1 person. (Please note weekday dates have better availability than weekends, especially in summer). Other start dates also possible, please inquire.
2019
February 3-6
February 6-9
February 10-13
February 13-16
February 17-20
February 20-23
February 24-27
February 27-March 2
March 3-6
March 6-9
March 10-13
March 13-16
March 17-20
March 20-23
March 24-27
March 27-30
March 31-April 3
April 3-6
April 7-10
April 10-13
April 14-17
April 17-20
April 21-24
April 24-27
April 28-May 1
May 1-4
May 5-8
May 8-11
May 12-15
May 15-18
May 19-22
May 22-25
May 26-29
May 29-June 1
June 2-5
June 5-8
June 9-12
June 12-15
June 16-19
June 19-22
June 23-26
June 26-29
June 30-July 3
July 3-6
July 7-10
July 10-13
July 14-17
July 17-20
July 21-24
July 24-27
July 28-31
July 31-August 3
August 4-7
August 7-10
August 11-14
August 14-17
August 18-21
August 21-24
August 25-28
August 28-31
September 1-4
September 4-7
September 8-11
September 11-14
September 15-18
September 18-21
September 22-25
September 25-28
September 29-October 2
October 2-5
October 6-9
October 9-12
October 13-16
October 16-19
October 20-23
October 23-26
October 27-30
October 30-November 2
November 3-6
November 6-9
November 10-13
November 13-16
November 17-20
November 20-23
November 24-27
November 27-30
December 1-4
December 4-7
December 8-11
December 11-14
December 15-18
December 18-21
December 22-25
December 25-28
December 29-January 1
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Country:
Spain
Region:
Madrid
Good for Solos
Wine Themed
Tour Dates:
Available any dates you choose for a minimum of one person. Please review our complete pricing details.
3 Nights
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