Barcelona is the beautiful, artsy capital of Catalonia, Spain's most exciting region for cutting edge creative cuisine and classic Mediterranean gastronomy. The area is also home to the famed wine regions of Penedès and Priorat. Cava, Spain's wonderful traditional method bubbly is produced in DO Cava which is geographically inside the Penedès region, about half an hour south of Barcelona.

Barcelona itself is one of the oldest cities in Spain, once a Roman stronghold. In the "Barri Gotic" you can see parts of the old Roman wall that once surrounded the city. The city is a delight for "foodies" as there are more wonderful restaurants and hot new chefs here than seemingly anywhere else in the world right now. Disciples and imitators of Ferran Adrià (Genius chef and owner of El Bulli, Spain's most famous restaurant) have opened their own "culinary workshops" and restaurants in Barcelona. Our luxurious food and wine activities take in the best the city and region has to offer the gourmet traveller, highlighting unique and interesting places that offer an insiders look into the gastronomic heart of Catalonia. In association with our Gastro-Partners, Saboroso, Catalan Food and Wine experts, we are pleased to offer you the following trips and excursions for short VIP excursions in and around Barcelona