Iberico Ham Tour
Discover why Iberico ham is so unique on this exclusive food tour in Spain
Discover an icon of Spanish gastronomy on one of the most unique and pioneering food tours of Spain. Our 15-day Iberico ham tour in Spain unveils the secrets of this internationally acclaimed delicacy and takes you on a journey from farm to fork. You’ll visit the four regions renowned for Spanish Iberico ham production, plus have the opportunity to savour other culinary treasures of Spain while enjoying a healthy helping of history and culture along the way.
The most highly prized of all cured hams, Iberico ham comes from an ancient breed of semi-wild, black Iberico pig found only in Spain and Portugal. Roaming free in dehesas, a unique Mediterranean ecosystem consisting of rolling grassland studded with oak trees, these pigs are raised on a diet of acorns which contribute to the ham’s rich, nutty flavour and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Our Iberico ham tour of Spain introduces you to all four regions: Salamanca, Extremadura, Jabugo in Huelva, and the Los Pedroches Valley to the northwest of Cordoba. See Iberico pigs in their natural environment, discover the entire process of Iberico ham production from rearing to curing and aging, plus learn the art of slicing ham. And of course, there’ll be ample opportunity to savour this prized delicacy with a variety of tastings in each region.
However, this unmissable foodie experience isn’t just about ham! Learn about olive oil production and the making of exquisite sherry and fine wines with visits to vineyards and family-run farms. Tuck into tapas and indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to a chocolate factory. Lose yourself in the raw passion of flamenco at a live show in Sevilla. Immerse yourself in Spanish history and culture with guided tours of town and cities, including Salamanca, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, and Madrid.
One of the most exclusive food tours of Spain, our Iberico ham tour is a feast of Spanish culture, history and gastronomy – and a celebration of its most prized jewel, jamon Iberico!
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Duration
15 days
Start point
Madrid
End Point
Madrid
Trip type
Custom
Accommodation
4-star hotels
Tour transport
Trains & private drivers
Highlights
- Educational, fun and relaxed gastronomic adventure celebrating one of Spain’s culinary treasures, Iberico ham.
- See Iberico pigs roaming free in their natural environment, the oak-filled dehesas of Jabugo and Los Pedroches.
- Visit the curing cellars of one of the most prestigious Iberico ham producers to see the artisans at work and master the art of slicing ham.
- Treat your taste buds with a variety of Iberico ham tastings from all four specialty regions of Spain.
- Compare jamon Iberico with jamon serrano on a day trip to the Sierra Nevada NP, combining hiking with a local deli tasting.
- Widen your knowledge and appreciation of Spanish cuisine with visits and tastings at an olive oil farm, wineries and a chocolate factory.
- Explore Spain’s historic and cultural cities with private guided tours of Salamanca, Sevilla, Cordoba and Caceres.
- Experience some of Spain’s architectural treasures including the Roman archaeological site of Merida and Granada’s Moorish Alhambra Palace.
- Be swept away by the raw passion of a live flamenco show in Sevilla.
- Discover elegant boulevards, manicured parks and historic buildings in Madrid and admire Old Masters paintings in the Prado Museum.