05/14/2026
Hey travel friends and friends of travel friends… allow me to distract you from your day to day work flow.
Remember that trip I took last summer to Spain? Well I’ve been working in this project for about a year now and it’s time to unleash …
🍷 THE LA FEMME DU FROMAGE PASSPORT EXPERIENCE is HERE: SPAIN 🇪🇸 EDITION 🍷
📍 Barcelona → Rioja → San Sebastián → Madrid
📅 8 Days | Exclusive Small Group Culinary Journey through Northeastern Spain.
September 16-23, 2026
Or
October 7-14, 2026
Hosted by La Femme du Fromage- Passport, this thoughtfully curated experience has been designed for travellers seeking an immersive and authentic exploration of Spain’s rich culinary culture through exceptional wine, regional gastronomy, and insider local experiences.
You’ll be accompanied by two passionate hosts bringing together expertise from both sides of the Atlantic.
🧀 Your host and co-curator is Tonda, owner of La Femme du Fromage, and an internationally recognized cheese and wine expert. For 20 years, she has been building her brand while making lasting connections in her field. Her deep knowledge of artisan products, wine pairings, and culinary storytelling brings a truly elevated dimension to the experience.
🇪🇸 Alongside her is Luke — your Spain-based tour coordinator and local guide — who has years of experience leading immersive food and cultural experiences throughout Spain. From hidden taverns and local producers to seamless travel logistics and authentic regional experiences, Luke will be your on-the-ground connection to the very best of Spanish hospitality and culture.
🧭 Experience Highlights Include:
🤝 A carefully curated small group atmosphere designed for travellers who value connection, conversation, culture and exceptional food and wine.
🚊 All ground transportation, train tickets, short flights and private transfers will be included in our package. You only need to secure your overseas flights and we will handle the rest.
🏨 Beautiful 4 star (and up) accommodations complete with breakfast included and centrally located for maximum accessibility to the cities vibrant scene.
🥐 Starting with a beautiful welcome breakfast in Barcelona followed by guided walks through the city’s historic quarters and Mediterranean coastline.
🥘 A walking food tour, including a traditional seaside paella lunch, stopping into vermouth bars, with elegant tapas evenings and hidden cocktail lounges known mostly to locals.
🍇 Exclusive winery experiences in Rioja with guided tastings, blending workshops, and long vineyard lunches surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
🧀 A visit to a traditional Basque cheese farm to discover the craftsmanship and traditions behind one of Spain’s most celebrated culinary regions.
🍷 Curated pintxos experiences through San Sebastián, including iconic local favorites, Basque cheesecake tastings and insider food experiences.
⭐ Michelin-star dining and an unforgettable evening inside a traditional underground gastronomic society, where we will cook and dine with the local chefs and village friends.
💃 Sophisticated evenings in Madrid featuring historic dining institutions, premium wine tastings, flamenco performances and rooftop cocktails overlooking the city.
📸 Leave with unforgettable memories, new friendships, and a deeper appreciation for the culinary traditions that make Spain one of the world’s great gastronomic destinations.
This experience has been intentionally designed to feel intimate, seamless and indulgent — balancing iconic highlights with authentic local moments that most travellers never discover.
Spaces are extremely limited.
For full itinerary details, pricing and expressions of interest, please send us a private message or email us at [email protected]
We are already working on next year’s Portugal trip as well. Hope you can join us. Because this is the time. Money returns. Time doesn’t.
¡Salud! 🍷✨
