Experience Catalonia

Disembark from your overnight flight in Barcelona and glide straight to sun-splashed Sitges, the jewel of the Catalan coast. Settle into a boutique seaside hotel, with art deco charm and panoramic views, steps from turquoise Mediterranean waves. Wander flower-lined cobblestone streets, savor local pastries, and toast your arrival at dinner in a romantic old town bistro, relishing shimmering sea breezes and the gentle clink of glasses.

Begin your morning in a tapestry of rolling green vineyards and ancient villages. First, Finca Villadellops—where organic hillside vines and stone manor houses transport you to a gentler era. Wander through olive groves and sample their soulful reds and whites, each glass a portrait of sun, soil, and tradition. Next, visit Amós Bañeres and Els Vinyerons, where visionary, small-batch winemakers personally introduce their vibrant, natural wines—crafted with love, minimal intervention, and pure passion. Lunch beside vine-striped hills, feeling utterly lost in time, then marvel at the interactive displays at Vinseum, Vilafranca’s prestigious wine museum.

Journey to Gramona, an artisan house renowned for exceptional Corpinnat sparkling and biodynamic excellence. Savor hand-riddled bottles in gothic cellars, beneath candle-lit stone arches. Next, Forvm’s balsamic vineyard—a sensory playground of delicate vinegars and innovative tastings. Pause for a vineyard lunch with curated pairings, then wander rural lanes into the heart of Priorat’s dramatic wine country.

Wake in the misty valleys of Priorat, surrounded by ancient terraces and gnarled old vines clinging to sun-baked schist soils. Revel in an immersive tasting at Mas Doix, where bold, mineral-rich reds capture the soul of Catalonia’s wild heart. Share stories with passionate winemakers at tiny cellars, delight in vertical tastings, and dine among panoramic vistas of medieval villages and stone chapels. The day blends rustic beauty, taste, and tradition—a true feast for the senses.

Venture into Montsant’s luminous slopes to visit Vinyes Domenech, where biodynamic farmyards and playful viticultural artistry create memorably expressive wines. Continue to Mas Blanch i Jové—home of Sao Troballa, vineyard sculptures, and poetic landscapes. Here, each bottle, each artwork, is a testament to creative spirit and deep reverence for the land. Dine late in a village trattoria, awash in the glow of mountain sunsets.

Drive through bucolic countryside to Vic—a city famed for its bustling markets, baroque squares, and ancestral charcuterie. At Mas Albereda, your charming farmhouse hotel, join an exclusive sausage-making masterclass and sample house-aged vermouths at a speakeasy tucked beneath stone arches. Afternoon meandering allows for market shopping, cathedral visits, and sipping creamy café con leche overlooking historic arcades.

Rise early for a pilgrimage to Montserrat, Catalonia’s legendary clifftop monastery. Explore labyrinthine corridors lined with centuries-old frescoes, listen to haunting boys’ choirs, and marvel at panoramic mountain views. Return to Hotel Mon for a private Catalan cooking course inspired by region’s bounty—hands-on, convivial, and deeply nourishing. Dinner at Restaurant 1497 is a symphony of modern Catalan flavors, each plate as beautiful as the mountains themselves.

Spend your final full day exploring Conca de Barberà: Carlania Celler’s romantic organic vineyards and Dignitat’s boutique sparkling wines await, offered by winemakers eager to share their generational stories. Walk leafy rows between stone castles and ancient chapels, taste rare cuvées, and indulge in a farewell lunch celebrating everything you’ve discovered—shared laughs, new friends, and deeply memorable bottles.

Linger over a poetic breakfast of farm-fresh eggs, buttery pastries, and superlative local jams. Say heartfelt farewells and head to Barcelona with memories and wines packed in trunks, your heart brimming with flavor and color from Catalonia’s enchanted lands.