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Catalonia
Milk Street on the Road: Catalonia
Oct 27 - Nov 03, 2025 (Sold Out!)
Where
Catalonia
Group Size
8-12 Travelers
Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
Price
7,000 USD / person
Considering its small size, Catalonia has had a profound impact on the food world. From this bountiful territory nestled between Spain and France have come an almost hard-to-fathom number of culinary traditions and innovations, groundbreaking chefs, and iconic dishes – both new and old – that are celebrated the world over. On this exclusive-to-Milk Street journey, we’ll explore Catalonia from the Mediterranean up to the Pyrenees in search of an answer to the question: Just what is it about this land that produces such culinary greatness? Along the way, we’ll meet the chefs, artisans, producers and families who are all part of this edible success story.
From urban to rural, mountains to the sea, we’ll go deep into Catalonia and off-the-beaten-path, even during our time in bustling Barcelona. Expect to taste seafood that’s just been caught, olive oil straight from the press, hearty Catalan-style breakfasts and the kind of refined and innovative cooking that has made this region famous. We’ll meet a groundbreaking winemaker working in new ways with ancient native grape varieties and a botanist who is helping one of Catalonia’s best restaurants source edible plants; learn about Catalan cheese and some of the region’s unique agricultural products; and go hands-on in the kitchen with some of these specialties during a cooking class led by Pau Rull, a Catalan chef who is one of the trip’s leaders. Our focus will be on the incredible local culinary culture, but we’ll also take in the region’s fascinating history, visiting key landmarks and even taking part in a local ritual that is utterly unique to Catalonia. Join us to experience this wonderland as few others have been able to.
HARVEST
LEARN
MEET
EXPLORE
FEAST
Your itinerary
Day 1
Arrive & meet your fellow travelers
Day 2
Exploring backstreets Barcelona
Day 3
Tasting the history of Girona
Day 4
The rural flavors of Empordà
Day 5
A seaside feast in Cap de Creus
Day 6
The volcanic gastronomy of La Garrotxa
Day 7
Back to Barcelona and into the kitchen
Day 8
Say Goodbyes & Depart
Meet the Crew
We are firm believers in the power of local knowledge. Our guides and the culinary masters and other artisans who are part of our trips all deeply reflect that. Meet some of our local heroes:
Paula Mourenza
Pau Rull
Evarist March
The Roca Family
Jordi Esteve
Moises Tibau
Martina Puigvert
Where you'll stay
Gallery Hotel Barcelona
This trip’s focus on deeply local experiences and places is also well reflected in our choice of accommodation. We always select boutique and independent places, ones inspired by international standards while staying loyal to the area’s local heritage – that’s the balance we seek for more than a good night’s rest.
Gallery Hotel in Barcelona is a stylish home base located in the heart of the city, just steps from Passeig de Gràcia and famous landmarks like Casa Batlló. It’s got well-designed, spacious rooms, an incredible rooftop terrace with jaw-dropping views, and even a pool to cool off in after a busy day. Plus, you’re just around the corner from the city’s top attractions.
Mas Falgarona
Mas Falgarona is a charming countryside escape in Spain, perfect if you want to unwind and enjoy nature. This old farmhouse has been turned into a cozy, modern hotel with expansive views of olive trees and vineyards. Whether you’re into relaxing by the pool or exploring nearby trails, it’s a great home base for exploring the region.
Hear what travelers are saying
Paula was everything you want in a guide! Warm, welcoming, fun, and knowledgeable. I would want her as a guide again!
Joe M.
Paula was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly knowledgeable about Spain, its food and history. I would take another trip with her anytime.
Katie S.
Pau not only ensures that things happen, but that they happen in the best possible way, making sure everyone feels comfortable.
Leyre B.
Know before you go
PRICING AND ACCOMMODATION
The total cost of this trip is $7,000. For travelers wishing to have single accommodations during the trip, an additional $1,500 supplement will be due at the time of the final payment. A $500 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure space on the trip. The balance is due 90 days prior to the start of the trip.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Travelers should feel comfortable walking two to four miles each day and remaining on their feet for periods of time. There are a couple of hikes on uneven ground. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get hands-on during a couple cooking workshops.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
For flights in and out of Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), we suggest you arrive anytime arrive by 3 p.m. on Day 1 and depart anytime on Day 8. We’ll provide the option of booking additional nights at our Barcelona hotel before and/or after the tour, and are more than happy to provide suggestions for things to do and see in the city on your own.
INCLUSIONS
• All accommodation throughout the trip in stylish, boutique hotels • Professional guides throughout the entire experience • All meals and drinks included in the above activities • Admission to all proposed activities, locations, and events • Private coach for visits inside and outside the center city • A hungry group of Culinary Backstreets and Milk Street travelers, excited to explore all that Catalonia has to offer!
EXCLUSIONS
• Private individual arrival & departure airport transfers • Airfare and transportation to/from the start and end destination • Meals beyond those specified in the itinerary above • Alcoholic beverages other than those served at the table • Accommodations outside those noted, including pre- or post-trip hotel nights • Activities, tours & entry fees not included above • Personal purchases and incidentals at hotels
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
We encourage an adventurous palate! We try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, though ingredients cannot always be substituted or omitted from particular dishes. Although vegetables are common, this region is not very vegetarian friendly as stocks can often include meat. We can accommodate a gluten-free diet on this trip. If you have other food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to find out if this is the right trip for you.
NOTES ON ITINERARY
Itineraries and daily schedules are subject to change. We expect to do everything listed in the itinerary, though the order may be rearranged based on weather or other local conditions.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY
We have reinforced our commitment to sustainability and safety with new guidelines to assure maximum safety of our guests on our trips while maintaining the quality of the experience. All of our experiences are designed to have minimal impact on the community and environment. For more details on our precautions, read here.
CANCELLATION POLICY
<p>You may cancel 90 days before the start of the trip and receive a full refund minus a $500 per-person service fee. If you cancel on or after 60 days before the start of the trip there is a 50% cancellation fee. On or after 45 days there is a 75% cancellation and fee and on or after 30 days there is a 100% cancellation fee. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases of family/medical emergency or cases of the trip being canceled (see our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-[#781e2a] underline" href="https://foxlabs-development.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/foxlabs-development/images_imported/Traveler+T%26C.pdf">Terms and Conditions</a> for full details).</p>
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