Basque Country & Rioja with Rachel Allen, 2027
8-13 June, 2027
Join chef Rachel Allen from Ballymaloe Cookery School, who will co-host the tour with Simon McGookin of Iberian Wine Tours, on a gastronomic journey through two of northern Spain’s most celebrated food and wine regions. Together with local chefs, producers and experts, we’ll explore the traditions, ingredients and personalities that have shaped this extraordinary corner of Spain.
Basque Country & Rioja with Rachel Allen, 2027
8-13 June, 2027
Highlights
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- Hands-on cooking class at Mimo San Sebastián, followed by lunch
- Guided pintxos tour of San Sebastián’s Old Town
- Private visit and lunch at the Basque Culinary Center, exploring the future of gastronomy
- Show-cooking dinner at a traditional Basque gastronomic society
- Tuna and anchovies workshop in Getaria, discovering two of the great products of the Cantabrian coast
- Lunch at the legendary 1* Michelin Elkano, renowned for its exceptional charcoal-grilled fish
- Hands-on cheesemaking experience at Quesos Aranburu, learning about the production of the region’s celebrated Idiazabal cheese
- Show-cooking lunch at Bodegas Lecea, featuring traditional lamb chops cooked over the fire and paired with Rioja wines
- Stay in historic Haro, at the elegant Palacio de Los Ángeles
- Visit and tasting at Paco García, including their famous homemade tortilla
- Michelin two-starred dining at Ventamoncavillo, a spectacular gastronomic finale
Price per person sharing $4995
Single Supplement $1100
What's Included & Extensions
- 3 nights Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra, San Sebastián
- 2 nights Hotel Palacios de Los Angeles, Haro
- Private transport by luxury coach
- English speaking guides
- Breakfast daily; 5 lunches/ 3 dinners
- Activities as specified
Tour Price
(per person sharing)
$4,995.00
- Single supplement Price: $1100
info@iberianwinetours.com for details.
Need help booking?
- Call us: +44 (0)787 326 3809
- Email us: info@iberianwinetours.com
Business Development Manager and Tour Host
Simon McGookin
Simon has a lifelong passion for wine and travel, stemming from a visit to the Barossa Valley when he lived and worked in Australia as a teenager. Since then he has visited most of the top wine regions of the world. He studied at Queen’s University Belfast and had a career in IT and professional rugby management before joining Iberian Wine Tours. After successfully completing the Level 3 WSET Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits he has worked closely with Jeremy Shaw in overseeing the growth of the company.