Join Chef Esmeraldo for Cooking, Tasting, Touring

			Notes
3nights/4days All Inclusive	900 Euro		Double Occupancy Rate/per person
5nights/6days All Inclusive	1,550 Euro		Double Occupancy Rate/per person
7nights/8days All Inclusive	1,850 Euro		Double Occupancy Rate/per person

*Please contact advertiser for rates & availability for your travel dates.

Activity/Tour

Our all-inclusive tours are leisurely paced Spanish cuisine and wine experiences. Take in the tastes, culture, and history of Northern Spain while strolling the old streets of Astorga, Pozos, and León. Visit Rabanal, Foncebadón, Cruz de Ferro, and Castrillo de los Polvazares for a glimpse into a pilgrim’s journey. Enjoy exclusive visits to unique and locally owned bodegas and viñedos in El Bierzo, visit historical sites including the León Cathedral, Astorga's roman ruins, Cathedral de Santa Maria de Astorga, and Antoni Gaudi’s Episcopal Palace. Drop in on local textlie and pottery artisans for demonstrations of weaving and the creation of traditional earthenware .
•Cooking classes with Chef Esmeraldo Oteruelo
•Local markets and the freshest ingredients
•Nature walks, trekking
•Visit local chefs, vintners, and farmers
•A dossier of recipes for you to take home
•Private transportation
•Accommodation in Paradores, charming casas rurales, boutique hotels
•Pickup and drop-off at airport or train station in León

Typical Day

Start your day like a typical Spaniard with freshly squeezed orange juice and café con leche, followed by a leisurely breakfast.
Learn to prepare Spanish delicacies such as Cordero Asado, Paella, Cochinillo, Gambas, Churros, Empanada de Batallon, Pulpo a la Gallega, Gazpacho, and Tapas Tradicional in a hands-on cooking class with Chef Esmeraldo.
Feast on your creations with a selection of Spanish wines, sangria, cava, and orujo.
The afternoon may include trekking, visits to wineries, cathedrals, and castles or, if you choose, a siesta.
Village merienda, a late afternoon snack.
Chef Esmeraldo will take you to specially selected restaurants where he has created dishes based on traditional Spanish recipes, and paired them with Spanish wines.

Age range, type of group

Specializing in small groups (6 maximum) to minimize our environmental impact. Couples, singles and seniors are most welcome. Private custom tours are available on request.

Sleeping and meals

Staying in a range of accommodations to enjoy all that Spain has to offer. Paradores, charming family run casas rurales, and locally owned boutique hotels. All meals, wine, food tastings, transportation, transfers to/from León and excursions are included.

Rates

We offer 3 tour options: Currently Available May 1 to October 31, 2012

Aventura de la Cabrera - 3nights/4days - €900 per person

Vida Rural en León - 5nights/6days - €1550 per person

Escapada Gastronómica - 7nights/8days €1850 per person

Single Traveller Supplement:
3nights/4days €200
5nights/6days €300
7nights/8days €400

Custom or Private Tours Available Upon Request

Other Information

Esme Tours Culinary Adventures are focused on learning and enjoyment. By providing meaningful culinary journeys to our guests, we provide an opportunity to discover spanish culture, customs and beliefs, the cuisine and wines, and the people in an area of Spain - La Cabrera - just waiting to be discovered. Our tours showcase the very best of what the real Spain has to offer. We are strong supporters of the Slow Food movement, responsible tourism, and taking steps to have a low environmental impact.