Argentina

To get a full refund, cancellation must be no less than 8 days before the local start time of the experience.

If traveler cancels their booking from 7 to 0 days before the local start time of the experience, no refund is provided.

This sophisticated yet relaxed private dining experience takes place in the tasting room of an Argentine chef and English sommelier in Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires. The setting is intimate and domestic, designed for couples or small private groups who want to spend an evening around food, wine, and conversation rather than a restaurant table.

Five courses are prepared in the on-site kitchen using seasonal ingredients and recipes rooted in Argentine home cooking. The menu celebrates Aby’s family recipes while weaving together pre-Columbian traditions, the flavors brought by generations of immigrants, and the regional character found across Argentina.

As the evening unfolds, Bertie hosts the table, pairing each course with a small-production Argentine wine from Mendoza and beyond. He explains his pairing choices and shares his perspective, while Aby moves between kitchen and table — seasoning the conversation with techniques, stories, and memories. 

The experience is shaped as much by dialogue as by what’s on the plate. Seated in a private tasting room, you have the full attention of both chef and sommelier. The atmosphere encourages curiosity and connection — around the table, the wines, and your friendly co-hosts — as the evening unfolds as a shared conversation.

Each of Aby’s courses highlights local ingredients and everyday culinary traditions, from delicate starters to hearty mains and a sweet finish, each paired with expressive wines. Every dish invites response and discussion — how flavors land, how wine changes them, and what these combinations reveal through experience rather than explanation.

Bertie’s pairings focus on small producers and distinctive bottles chosen for how they interact with the food. Argentina’s diversity emerges glass by glass, through taste and exchange, in an evening grounded in generosity, hospitality, and ease.

Dining Experience in Buenos Aires enjoying a curated five-course Argentine menu with wine pairings.

Applies when fewer than the minimum participants book.
This ensures the experience runs at its required minimum price.

At The Chef's Table

Dinner and wine pairing in Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires.

Hosting from a professional sommelier and chef.

x5 courses with wine pairings.

Sample menu: Fainá (chickpea bread) with salad, Humita (corn and pumpkin stew), Chori-Chipá (yuca bread with homemade chimichurri, slow-cooked Argentine beef, and dark chocolate mousse. The menu is subject to change.

Only a healthy appetite is required.

*Please advise Bertie of any allergies at the time of booking; all diets/allergies (such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free) can be accommodated with advance notice. 

The experience takes place at a private tasting room in Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires. Bertie will provide the address via Fernwayer Chat upon booking. This safe, vibrant location is served by metro and Uber/Cabify.

Bertie, an English Sommelier, and Aby, an Argentine chef, are a Buenos Aires-based couple dedicated to sharing food, wine, and excellent company. Aby has been cooking traditional Argentine food since she was a child — helping at family gatherings — and Bertie has worked as a professional sommelier since 2008. 

The couple met by chance in Rio de Janeiro in 2014. What began as conversations about flavors and cultures soon grew into a partnership rooted in curiosity and hospitality. Since 2016, they’ve been running wine discovery and cooking classes together, creating meaningful experiences that celebrate regional traditions, local producers, and the joy of exploring Argentina one glass at a time. The couple have established an intimate tasting room in Palermo Hollywood, and offer their wine flights and meals shared around a big table - the Argentine way! 

Spain

To get a full refund, cancellation must be no less than 46 days before the local start time of the experience.

If traveler cancels their booking from 45 to 0 days before the local start time of the experience, no refund is provided.

This is a rare-access immersive experience in the wine and food culture of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, known for an exquisite Sherry wine named Manzanilla and world-renowned seafood.  

First, indulge in a private city tour, exploring historic landmarks of the city. Next, immerse yourself in luxury at a super-exclusive winery, where the owner of the winery will guide you through a 4-hour immersion and education about Manzanilla, accompanied by a private tasting of the rarest vintage wines of more than 100 years of age in a picturesque setting. 

The winery visit is followed by a superb lunch in a prestigious restaurant, based on local products of the highest quality: seafood, Iberian ham and fresh-caught local fish, paired with premium wines from Cádiz.

After lunch, you arrive at the port of Sanlucar for a private boat trip along the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, reaching the Doñana Natural Park from the sea in an achingly beautiful natural environment surrounded by unique species.

Fly Madrid - Jerez (1 h), or take a train Madrid - Puerto de Sta. María (4 h) or Seville - Puerto de Sta. María (1 h). Meeting point will be specified prior to the visit.

This Experience is an exploration into the depths of Cádiz's heritage, from the ancient tradition of Manzanilla sherry production that has defined the region for centuries, to the storied legacy left by the civilizations that have called this place home. 

The pinnacle of exclusivity will unfold at the prestigious winery, where you immerse in a ~4-hour private wine immersion and tasting: an intimate encounter with rare vintage 100-year-old wines, guided by the knowledgeable and friendly winery owners, with whom you will be able to discuss your insights, ask questions and learn their story. 

The private boating venture into the natural wonders of Doñana National Park, a bastion of biodiversity and natural beauty, is truly special: a unique opportunity to experience a sunset in this UNESCO's World Heritage Site, guided by an expert who will explain the secrets of the area while discovering the unique species that live in this privileged natural area.

You will experience the magic of sunset on a private boat tour in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, cruising through the scenic surroundings of the Guadalquivir River delta and Doñana National Park. As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, you will immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the natural landscape.

Fly Madrid - Jerez (1 h), or take a train Madrid - Puerto Sta María (4 h) or Seville - Puerto (1 h). If desired, our private transportation will pick you up either at the airport or train station.

You will have a unique opportunity to witness the sunset over the stunning Doñana National Park. An intimate and immersive experience, surrounded by the serene beauty of the natural landscape and the unique species that live freely in the park.

A magical sunset private boat tour to discover the beauty of Doñana National Park.

Doñana National Park Boat Trip

Your journey into Cádiz's winemaking heart starts with a bespoke narrative tour around the city's iconic landmarks, setting the stage for what's to come. 

This exploration paves the way to an exclusive winery, a distinguished sanctuary of vinicultural heritage in the region, where the owner personally guides you through a collection of wines aged 30, 50, and even 100 years. Spanning approximately 4 hours, this experience offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Sanlúcar wines, with a special focus on the exquisite Manzanilla.

You'll have the rare privilege of savoring these revered wines straight from the barrel, embarking on a sensory journey that intertwines the wine's legacy with the family's history. This visit, an opportunity available to a select few, promises an authentic initiation into the secrets of Cádiz's winemaking. Experience firsthand the timeless artistry of Sanlúcar's winemaking tradition.

This experience will offer an authentic exclusive journey into the secrets of Sanlúcar wines, a privilege rarely available for visitors. This is not a typical tasting. You will have the extraordinary opportunity to taste wines directly from the barrel. Additionally, the intimate setting and personalized attention from the winery owner will add a special touch, creating a truly educational visit and offering a deep dive into the rich history and craftsmanship behind Sanlúcar's renowned wines, such as manzanilla.

A private 4-hour visit to a premium winery in Sanlúcar with 100-years old cellars.

Rare Sherry Wine Immersion

You will visit the best restaurant in Sanlucar de Barrameda, where you will have a menu prepared especially for you, with exquisite top-quality, locally-sourced fish and seafood dishes, paired with excellent local wines. It will be a gastronomic experience that you will not forget soon!

You will have the opportunity to eat at the best restaurant in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where a menu is specially crafted for you. The focus on top-quality, locally-sourced fish and seafood dishes will ensure an authentic taste of the region's culinary heritage.

A premium lunch experience in Sanlúcar with locally sourced seafood and gourmet delicacies.

Premium Lunch

Sherry Tasting and Boat Tour of Sanlúcar near Cádiz: historic winery, seafood lunch, Doñana cruise. 

Untold Cádiz: Sherry, Legacy, Doñana

City tour of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. 

Exclusive 4-hour visit to a centenary winery with tasting of rare vintage Manzanilla. 

Lunch at a top local restaurant featuring premium seafood, Iberian ham, and wine pairings. 

Private sunset boat trip along the Guadalquivir River to Doñana Natural Park.

Comfortable clothes and shoes, depending on the time of the year. In summer it will be hot, so be prepared with a good hat and cool clothes. In winter, bring a warm coat. In spring and autumn, a trench coat will be sufficient. Prior to the Experience, we will inform you about any other recommendations as needed.

After booking, chat with Maria Jose to finalize meeting point.

In Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the host is the owner of the winery, an expert in wines, welcoming guests with passion and knowledge. The expert wine guide leads vineyard explorations and tastings. Later, the restaurant's renowned manager will orchestrate an impeccable gastronomic experience, blending exquisite dishes with select wines, ensuring an unforgettable evening. Finally, your guide for the private boat experience is an expert in the Doñana National Park. 

This thoughtfully curated walking tour explores Buenos Aires through the lens of its Belle Époque architecture. Between 1880 and 1930, the city experienced a wave of economic prosperity and elite cosmopolitanism, giving rise to grand buildings inspired by the opulence of European capitals. Hosted by Gabriela, a native Porteña with deep roots in the city, you’ll uncover the historical context, stylistic influences, urban legends, and unforgettable stories from this “beautiful era.”

The route begins with a stroll along the iconic Avenida de Mayo—a boulevard modeled after Paris’ Champs-Élysées, known for its mix of Art Nouveau, Neoclassical, Art Deco, and Spanish Revival facades. You’ll pause at Palacio Barolo and hear Gabriela’s take on why it remains one of Buenos Aires’ most symbolic (and mysterious) landmarks. There’s a stop for coffee at a Belle Époque-era café before the tour concludes outside the magnificent Teatro Colón — you’re welcome to explore it on your own afterward.

This walking tour confronts the architectural legacy of Buenos Aires, with a focus on the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the city entered its Belle Époque—the “Beautiful Era.” During this time, Argentina was among the wealthiest countries in the world, and its capital was transformed into the so-called “Paris of the South” by European-trained architects and ambitious local elites.

A Porteña who wears many hats, Gabriela is a Production Designer working across the full spectrum of the arts. Gifted with a remarkable talent for storytelling, she breaks down these grand edifices—and their layered pasts—into engaging, digestible insights, all while untangling the city’s complex history through its architecture. Her passion shines through in every stop, as she balances fact, opinion, and warmth. The walk is delivered at a gentle pace, with space for conversation and photos, and an emphasis on quality storytelling over rushing through a checklist of sights.

Architecture Walking Tour in Buenos Aires: Belle Époque façades, Avenida de Mayo & Palacio Barolo.

Belle Époque in Buenos Aires

Walking tour with a professional guide.

Coffee/tea and Argentinian pastry at a Belle Époque cafe.

One-minute edited video of the experience as a memory to keep and share with your loved ones.

Recommendations for further reading about the buildings and architects.

Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking. 
Sunscreen and sunhat (essential for summer).
Warm layers during winter (June-August).

Meet Gabriela outside Teatro Avenida on Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires. Lima is the closest metro station.

Gabriela Chistik is not your typical guide — she’s a creator of memorable experiences blending her artistic eye, deep cultural knowledge, and passion for storytelling. A native of Buenos Aires and a citizen of the world, she brings her city to life with warmth, humor, and insight. She has a background working as a Production Designer and Cultural Producer in Buenos Aires, New York, Spain, and Morocco. Most recently, Gabriela has undertaken further studies including a Diploma in Gender Perspective in Tourism and a Postgraduate course in Sustainable Tourism. Her mission? To craft enriching encounters that stay with visitors long after the tour ends.

Türkiye

This sunset photography experience chases the light through breathtaking viewpoints of Cappadocia’s otherworldly terrain, capturing the sky as it shifts from gold to blue to dusk. It begins with a hotel pick-up and a drive to the Red Valley, where the slopes of Red and Rose Valleys flare with color in the low sun. Shadows stretch. Stone turns to fire. Your every shot will frame a moment that won’t repeat.

As the sun falls, you'll move to a second lookout — Ortahisar or Uçhisar — where twilight settles in layers of violet and deepening blue. The silence grows. The air cools. The surreal becomes still more unreal.

You’ll be back in time for dinner, memory card full of stunning images of Cappadocia’s shifting light in hand, and the surreal landscape still unfolding in your mind. The region’s unique rock formations and minimal light pollution make it ideal for capturing dramatic contrasts and subtle tonal shifts—perfect for photographers at any level.

While sunrise gets most of the attention, sunset reveals a different, equally powerful and captivating side of the landscape. As the day fades, the soft, angled light brings out the rich textures of the Red and Rose Valleys, while twilight casts a cool, serene glow over the region’s cliffs and rock castles.

Unlike the crowded morning hours, this time of day invites stillness and lets you focus fully on capturing the surreal landscape in shifting tones and moods. Guided by a professional photographer who knows the region intimately, you'll be led to the most striking vantage points and coached on how to work with natural light, composition, and timing. 

This is an opportunity to translate Cappadocia’s iconic landscape into compelling images, with the guidance and insight of someone who truly understands how to capture it at its best. It’s not just about taking beautiful photos—it’s about learning how to read the land, chase the light, and tell a story through the frame.

Photography Tour in Cappadocia: Capture sunset & blue hour light in Red Valley & hilltop lookouts.

Twilight Over the Valleys

A sunset/twilight photography session focused on capturing Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscapes.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off, private transport to the Red Valley, Ortahisar, or Uçhisar.

Photography guidance and tips from a professional photographer.

There is flexibility to adjust the locations for guest preferences and light conditions.

Bring a camera with manual settings capability, a wide-angle or zoom lens, a tripod, extra batteries, memory cards, and a headlamp or small flashlight for post-sunset shooting. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes suitable for uneven terrain.

You will be picked up from your hotel. Please share your hotel details with Nuri via Chat after booking.

**Depending on the season, the start time of this experience may shift slightly to align with optimal sunset conditions. Nuri or his associate Momo will reach out to share the exact start time post booking.

Nuri, a professional photographer with years of experience in Cappadocia, leads the experience. His deep understanding of local landscapes and lighting conditions ensures you are always positioned at the right time and place. Nuri's approachable style and expert guidance help photographers of all levels capture stunning sunset and twilight scenes. The tour will be led by Nuri or one of his equally qualified associates.

Chile

This experience is a private tour of one of Valparaíso's most intriguing independent galleries focused on urban art and contemporary expression. Named for its proximity to the beloved Paseo Artkinson walkway, the gallery is co-managed by a quintet of local artists each with their own specialty across street art, painting, engraving, sculpture, and jewelry craft. Each artist has a different style which makes for one of the most eclectic experiences in Chile's Capital of Culture.

This private viewing experience is hosted by one of the five artists. It consists of an in-depth description of the original works showcased in the gallery and the studio, where you'll learn about the different materials, symbols, and ideas behind each piece. You will also learn how the work of the collective fits in with the wider identity of Valparaíso's urban art landscape. The experience includes one Pisco Sour or glass of Chilean wine during the art tour.

This is a rare opportunity to explore every nook and cranny of an independent gallery staffed by the artists whose sculptures, paintings, prints, and jewelry hang on the walls. The gallery is co-managed by five local artists each working within a distinct medium. Through street graffiti, wood engraving, painting, and beyond, this gallery characterizes the sense of community and collaboration which lies at the heart of Valparaíso's modern art scene. By opening their doors to the public, this philosophy extends to you.

As the tour is guided by one of the five artists, they can delve deeper into the themes addressed in the exhibition. Each artist is an expert in their own field as well as a valuable insider on the work of their associates. All products exhibited in the gallery are made by this collective, from the labels to the original works listed for sale. Three of the artists are muralists whose public installations have already become part of the urban landscape of Valparaíso.

Art Tour in independent Valparaíso gallery with local artists, street art and metalwork insights.

What Makes a Mural

Artist-hosted tour of Galería Artkinson and studio.

One Pisco Sour or a glass of Chilean wine.

While there is no obligation, guests are welcome to purchase art or souvenirs available for sale in the gallery.

The meeting point is Galeria Artkinson on Cerro Concepción, Valparaíso. It is next to the Paseo Mirador Atkinson.


This private viewing of the art gallery is hosted by one of the five resident artists who collaborate in the studio. Moro "Newenki" Pichilaf specializes in wood engraving, stencil art, and painting alongside mural art with fellow graffiti artists Don Peluca and Cuellimangui. Fernanda González works with plasticine installations whereas Klaus Tordo is a master at metal engraving and the botanical practice of Kokedama.

The host of the experience depends on the date booked. In most cases, you will meet at least one further resident artist during the visit besides the host artist. 

Italy

This cinematic experience follows Sicilian locations from The Godfather and turns the day into a film with you at its center. You are accompanied by Vladimir and Alfio, both Sicilian filmmakers, who guide the experience through scenes, emotions, and natural moments while filming with a cinematic approach. The footage is edited into a tangible memory of your journey.

After a cinematic briefing during breakfast, you head to Savoca, where the first scenes are filmed among lanes untouched by time and the legendary Bar Vitelli. The route continues to the hilltop village of Forza d'Agrò, as the story moves through medieval streets and panoramic views.

After a typical Sicilian lunch at a family-run trattoria, you return to scenes from The Godfather at Castello degli Schiavi, with exclusive access to a location generally closed to the public. The experience ends in Nunziata di Mascali, where you discover a secret location, away from the usual visitor routes, and still kept intact.

Designed for two guests at a time, this experience puts you inside the cinematic frame of The Godfather, not on a standard tour of a list of its locations. Led by Vladimir and Alfio, both Sicilian filmmakers who understand filmmaking from the inside, the day is filled with stories from the making of the film, lesser-known details, and practical choices behind the scenes — while they guide the filming so your starring moments feel natural and memorable.

Another defining element is exclusive access to Castello degli Schiavi — one of the film's most famous locations and a private historic residence normally closed to the public. Vladimir and Alfio also bring you to a place far from the usual radar, in a village on the slopes of Etna, adding a more unexpected side of eastern Sicily.

The footage is professionally edited in the following days and sent to you as a short movie with a cinematic feel: a memory of the day you played a leading role in The Godfather.

Film Experience through Godfather sites in Savoca and Forza d'Agrò near Catania or Taormina, Sicily.

Applies when fewer than the minimum participants book. This ensures the experience runs at its required minimum price.

A Role in The Godfather

Full-day guided cinematic experience through Sicilian locations from The Godfather with a director and assistant director.

Filming throughout the experience.

Coffee break.

Visits to Savoca, Forza d’Agrò, and a secret location in Nunziata di Mascali.

Exclusive visit to Castello degli Schiavi, including entrance fees.

Typical Sicilian lunch at a family-run trattoria.

Transfers between stops.

Professionally edited short film sent after the experience.

Comfortable walking shoes.

An outfit you feel comfortable being filmed in.

You'll meet Vladimir and Alfio just outside the Giarre exit tollbooth on the A18 Messina-Catania motorway, where you can park your car for free. The Giarre motorway exit is a 25-minute drive from Taormina and a 30-minute drive from Catania.

Guests will need to reach the meeting point independently by car. From there, you will continue the experience with Vladimir and Alfio in their vehicle.

Vladimir Di Prima and Alfio Vecchio bring together cinema, writing, editing, and a deep connection to eastern Sicily. Vladimir is a Sicilian writer and filmmaker who has been part of the organizing committee of the Premio Brancati — one of the island's cultural reference points — for over twenty years. Alfio is a Sicilian director, editor, and cinema scholar, active in documentary work and film education through Teatroimpulso in Catania. He is also part of the staff of the Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Frontiera in Marzamemi. Together, they have founded a small film production company that celebrates Sicily through film, memory, and place.

Japan

The Japanese katana sword has captivated people far beyond Japan: a finely forged instrument designed for extraordinary precision. But behind the sword’s power is Bushido, the samurai warrior code that placed value on restraint as much as readiness to draw it.

The story begins at a 300-year-old shrine, where your expert host explains the cultural, ethical, and philosophical ideas associated with Bushido. Your next stop is the dojo of a master of iaido, the art of drawing, attacking, and sheathing a Japanese sword, where you take part in a private hour-long lesson in this crucial samurai discipline.

After the lesson, you visit the Japanese Sword Museum, where your guide introduces some of Japan’s celebrated blades along with the owners and makers connected to them. The experience ends with a look at the sword’s place in modern Japanese culture at a shop selling top-quality dolls and replica armor used in traditional celebrations for children.

While the highlight of this experience is learning the art of iaido from a master swordsman, it is designed to help you understand the place of the Japanese katana sword in the age of the samurai, and why the discipline surrounding it mattered as much as the blade itself. Through the master’s insights, you experience iaido not only as a martial art, but as a meditative discipline of concentration, control, and restraint.

You gain a deeper appreciation of what the katana has represented in Japanese culture and society through the full arc of the experience. It begins with the context of Bushido, moves into the physical discipline of iaido, then widens at the sword museum and doll shop to include the makers, owners, and histories connected to the blade.

For guests seriously considering buying a high-quality replica sword, the sword museum visit can be replaced with a visit to a specialist shop recommended by the iaido master, who may accompany you if available.

Iaido Experience in Tokyo exploring Bushido, Iaido practice, and historic Japanese sword culture.

The Practice of Iaido

Private exploration of the katana, Bushido, and samurai discipline with an expert cultural guide. 

Visit to a 300-year-old shrine. 

One-hour private iaido lesson with a master swordsman, including a completion diploma. 

Visit either the Japanese Sword Museum or a specialist replica-sword shop, plus a traditional doll and armor shop. **Choose in advance and inform Dory post booking. 

Café break with drink and snack. 

All transportation, entrance fees, and experience costs included.

Comfortable clothing is recommended, especially for changing in and out of iaido practice wear.
You may be asked in advance for your height, and possibly clothing size, to prepare practice wear and equipment for the iaido lesson.

** If you are considering purchasing a replica sword, please bring your passport for the purchase process and any applicable tax refund.

Meet Dory or Azusa at the A0 exit of Kuramae Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. 
If coming by taxi, give this address to the driver: 3 Chome-4-6 Kuramae, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0051

Midori (Dory) Okada lives in Kawagoe, just outside Tokyo, and brings to her work both lived familiarity with Japanese traditions and experience across cultures. A licensed English-speaking guide, she has worked with a wide range of international guests, from families to corporate travelers, and is known for introducing Japanese history, culture, and custom in a thoughtful, accessible way.

Educated in both Japan and the United States, where she earned a degree in International Business, Midori combines cultural fluency with a strong grounding in communication. Her previous work has included international coordination, marketing, and cultural guiding, all of which shape the clear and considered way she hosts her experiences.

Her approach to katana is informed by direct contact with the craft and the people who sustain it. Together with Azusa, she helps place the katana within a wider cultural world.

A day trip from Madrid into the Rueda wine country of Castilla y León — home of Verdejo, Spain's great white grape — for a vineyard visit and a slow lunch or dinner of Castilian lamb.

You're driven north from Madrid, two hours, to Pozaldez — a village in the heart of the Rueda appellation whose subsoil is honeycombed with more than a hundred underground wine cellars. A winemaker walks you through the vineyards, explaining how Verdejo is grown on this high, stony plateau. A Verdejo tasting follows. Then comes lechazo — milk-fed Castilian lamb, slow-roasted in a wood-fired clay oven — the Sunday-table centerpiece of Castilla y León, paired with the region's wine.

The day is offered two ways: an 8 AM departure that arrives mid-morning and includes lunch, or a 4 PM departure that arrives in the afternoon light, with dinner. If you happen to be in Madrid marking a special occasion, this makes a memorable way to spend the day — a vineyard, a long meal, a beautiful setting, and good wine.

You will be picked up and dropped off in Madrid. After booking, chat with Reyes to share your Madrid hotel details.

“Vino de Rueda bebo, siempre que puedo” — wine of Rueda I drink, whenever I can, says an old Castilian saying affectionately about Rueda. Verdejo has grown here since the 11th century, but phylloxera destroyed the vineyards in the late 1800s. In the 1970s a handful of winemakers reinvented it — fresh, cold-fermented, picked at night — and turned Verdejo into the white wine Spain now drinks more than any other.

Rueda is Spain's great white region but it sees few visitors — most head to Rioja or Ribera del Duero. What Reyes has arranged is not a commercial winery tour. You’re walked through the vineyards by someone who grows the grape, then taken into an old underground cellar of Pozaldez — whose name, Pozal de Hez, means "abundance of wine" — and sat down to a proper lechazo roasted slowly in a wood-fired oven. None of it is a tasting-room queue or a booking-desk transaction; it’s a working village opened up through relationships built over years. And at an easy distance from Madrid.

Your host collects you in Madrid and drives you north to Pozaldez, in the heart of the Rueda appellation — about two hours across the Castilian plateau. The same drive returns you at the end of the day.

You will be picked up from your Madrid hotel for the transfer. After booking, chat with Reyes to provide details of your hotel. 

Rueda sits on the high meseta, the tableland of Castilla y León, at seven hundred metres. It is close enough to Madrid for a day, far enough that few make the trip — most wine travelers turn and travel to Rioja instead. This transfer is private and arranged around your departure from your hotel; you neither drive nor navigate.

A private round-trip transfer from Madrid to the Rueda wine country, about two hours each way.

Madrid to Rueda

A walk through the Verdejo vineyards with a member of the winemaking family — across the high, stony ground where the grape grows. They explain how Verdejo is worked here: the continental climate of hot days and cold nights, the sandy soils, and the practices around the harvest.

Verdejo has grown on this plateau since the 11th century, and some of Rueda's vines are pre-phylloxera survivors on their original rootstock, more than a hundred years old — spared because the louse that destroyed Europe's vineyards could not tunnel through the loose sand. A winery tour shows you the cellar and the bottle. This walk introduces you to the vine, and the family that grows it.

A vineyard walk in Pozaldez with a winemaker on the high plateau where Verdejo grows.

A Walk in the Vineyards

Beneath Pozaldez runs a honeycomb of underground cellars — more than a hundred of them, dug by hand between the 15th and 18th centuries, reaching under nearly half the village. Your host takes you down into the narrow passages, the barrel vaults, and the clay tinajas set into the rock, where the wine was made and kept for centuries before refrigeration.

Walking through the vineyards with your host.

This is where Rueda's story turns. The Verdejo grown here was once made into an oxidized, sherry-like wine, aged underground in the cool and the dark — the style that fell out of fashion in the 20th century, when the grape was nearly abandoned. Few visitors go below ground in Pozaldez; the cellars belong to the families who dug them. Your host takes you into theirs.

Pozaldez sits above a honeycomb of underground cellars — the old heart of its wine.

Underground Cellar of Pozaldez

A tasting of the family's Verdejo, led by your host. You taste the wine in its styles — the fresh, cold-fermented young Verdejo the region is known for, and where the family makes them, the fuller, lees-aged or barrel-fermented expressions that show what the grape can become with time.

Most Verdejo leaves Rueda in a bottle and is drunk fresh and young, far from where it grew. Tasting it here — poured by the family that grew and made it, in the village whose name means "abundance of wine" — is the wine in its own place, at its source. Verdejo the grape means "green"; you taste why in the glass.

A tasting of Rueda Verdejo in Valladolid — the white wine Spain now drinks more than any other.

A Verdejo Tasting

The day's table is lechazo — milk-fed lamb, slow-roasted in a wood-fired clay oven until the meat falls from the bone and the skin crackles. It is the Sunday-table centerpiece of Castilla y León, paired with the wines of Rueda. On the morning departure it is lunch; on the afternoon departure, dinner.

Lechazo de Castilla y León is a protected designation. The lamb must be milk-fed and under thirty-five days old, roasted slowly the old way, in a wood-fired oven — a tradition that traces to the Celtic and Roman herders of the Duero basin. It grows from the same plateau as the Verdejo you drink with it. Eaten here, on the plateau that raised it, it is the region's own feast.

Lechazo — milk-fed Castilian lamb, slow-roasted in a wood-fired oven — the region's feast.

Lechazo, Castilian Lamb Grill

A day trip from Madrid to Rueda in Valladolid: vineyard walk with winemaker, tasting, lechazo lunch.

Pickup in Madrid  (45 min) - 8:00-8:45
Vineyard Tour
Walk through the Rueda vineyards with the winemaker.
Discuss viticulture techniques and Rueda’s unique terroir.
Start: 9 AM (August), 10 AM (Other months), End: 11 AM
Grape and Wine Tasting
Sample various wines produced directly from the surrounding vines.
Learn about the characteristics that define Rueda wines.
Start: 11:15 AM, End: 12 PM
Lamb Grill Experience
Enjoy a meal of grilled lamb and local vegetables prepared right in the vineyard.
Experience the harmony of local flavors with Rueda wines.
Start: 12:30 PM, End: 2 PM
Return to Madrid
Start: 2:30, End: 3:15


Rueda, Siempre Que Puedo

Private day trip from Madrid to the Rueda wine country of Valladolid in Castilla y León.

Guided vineyard walk in Pozaldez with a local winemaker.

Tasting of Rueda wines, including Verdejo.

Traditional lechazo — milk-fed Castilian lamb slow-roasted in a wood-fired clay oven — paired with local wine.

Choice of morning departure with lunch or afternoon departure with dinner.

Round-trip private transportation from Madrid.

**Especially well suited to a romantic celebration or special milestone.

Comfortable shoes for walking the vineyards and the uneven ground of the old cellars. Sun protection in the warmer months - and a bottle of water for the drive. A layer for the evening on the afternoon departure — the Castilian plateau cools quickly once the sun drops. An appetite.

Your host collects you from your Madrid accommodation and returns you there at the end of the day. After booking, message Reyes via Fernwayer Chat to confirm your address.

Your host is a member of a winemaking family from Pozaldez — someone who grows the Verdejo, works the harvest, and knows the underground cellars beneath the village.

Reyes García curates this experience alongside a wider collection of cultural experiences across Spain — all built on the principle that the parts of Spanish life worth traveling for are only made accessible through relationships built patiently over years. Because this is a welcome to a family rather than a commercial visit, she ensures the family who open their doors are properly cared for. The value runs both ways — for you, and for them.

Adventure tours in _ featuring hikes, coastlines, and outdoor escapes, with immersive routes and experiences designed for active travelers.

Private, guided adventure experiences: trekking, climbing, kayaking, and expedition-style outings led by mountain guides and terrain specialists.

ADVENTURE

Architecture tours in _ exploring landmark buildings, urban design, and hidden details, curated for travelers interested in form and history.

Private, guided architecture experiences: ancient monuments, landmarks, and contemporary structures read through design, engineering & urban context.

ARCHITECTURE

Arts tours in _ focused on galleries and creative encounters, offering immersive experiences shaped by local artists and cultural movements.

Private, guided arts experiences: gallery deep-dives, artist studios, live music, theatre, and performance, shaped with curators and art historians.

ARTS

Craft tours in _ connecting travelers with artisans, workshops, traditional skills, and hands-on experiences rooted in local know-how.

Private, guided craft experiences: pottery, weaving, glass-blowing, metalwork, and woodcraft, taught or demonstrated by practicing artisans and makers

CRAFT

Culture tours in _ exploring living traditions, rituals, and everyday customs through immersive experiences shaped by local communities.

Private, guided culture experiences: festivals, storytelling, folk music, and ritual, led by cultural curators and journalists in local communities.

CULTURE

Food and drink tours in _ featuring markets, tastings, culinary traditions, and local producers for travelers who value regional flavor.

Private, guided food and drink experiences: cooking classes, market routes, foraging, and wine, shaped with chefs, farmers, sommeliers, and producers.

Food/Drink

Heritage tours in _ exploring historic sites, preserved landmarks, and layers of the past through meaningful, context-rich experiences.

Private, guided heritage experiences: archaeological sites, historic architecture, and museums, led by archaeologists, historians, and specialists.

HERITAGE

Local life tours in _ offering insight into daily rhythms, neighborhoods, and social spaces through relaxed, immersive experiences.

Private, guided local life experiences: home visits, markets, street-art walks, and nightlife, shaped with residents and local experts.

LOCAL_LIFE

Nature tours in _ exploring landscapes, trails, and outdoor environments through slow-paced, immersive experiences and scenic viewpoints.

Private, guided nature experiences: landscapes, wildlife, geology, stargazing, and farming, led by naturalists, biologists, farmers, and fishermen.

NATURE

Photography tours in _ designed for visual exploration, combining local insight, strong perspectives, light, and composition for all skill levels.

Private, guided photography experiences: street walks, landscape workshops, and portrait sessions, led by working photographers who teach as they shoo

PHOTOGRAPHY

Sustainability tours in _ supporting preservation, local communities, and social initiatives through responsible travel that creates positive impact.

Private, guided sustainability experiences: heritage preservation, community empowerment, and ecological stewardship, with local conservationists.

SUSTAINABILITY

Buenos Aires

Tango tours in Buenos Aires explore milongas, live music, dance culture, and local traditions through performances and expert-led experiences.

Tango

Buenos Aires walking tours explore Recoleta, San Telmo, and La Boca through politics, architecture, street art, and local neighborhood history.

Walking

Buenos Aires wine tours exploring Argentine varietals, Malbec tastings, and sommelier-led experiences across urban cellars and curated wine bars.

Wine

Buenos Aires tours exploring tango culture, Peronist history, Recoleta Cemetery, and food traditions with historians, chefs, and private local guides.

Plan your Buenos Aires travel itinerary: tango traditions, mate rituals, neighborhood culture, and Argentina's icons, built from private experiences.

Mendoza Tours

Mendoza day trips exploring Uco Valley vineyards, Andean landscapes, mountain estates, and wine experiences shaped by high-altitude terroir.

Day Trip

Gaucho

Mendoza wine tours exploring high-altitude vineyards, Malbec tastings, Uco Valley estates, and Andean terroir with winemakers and local producers.

Mendoza tours exploring high-altitude vineyards, gaucho traditions, and Andean landscapes with wine tastings, mountain asados, and local producers.

Plan your Mendoza travel itinerary: cross-Andean road trips from Santiago, vineyard visits, and Argentine wine, built from private experiences.

Mendoza

Argentina tours exploring Buenos Aires culture, Mendoza’s vineyards, and Patagonia with private experiences led by historians and winemakers.

Plan your Argentina travel itinerary: Buenos Aires tango, mate rituals, Andean crossings, and Mendoza wine country, built from private experiences.

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Atacama

Atacama stargazing tours explore desert skies, constellations, and planets with astronomers through high-altitude observatories and night experiences.

Stargazing

Atacama tours exploring salt lagoons, geysers, desert wetlands, and stargazing with photographers and field naturalists in the world’s driest desert.

Plan your Atacama travel itinerary: desert tours through clay formations, salt flats, flamingos, geysers, and stars, built from private experiences.

Santiago Tours

Santiago walking tours exploring street art in Yungay, historic neighborhoods, mosaics, and local life beneath the Andes with expert guides.

Santiago wine tours exploring Maipo Valley vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon tastings, boutique wineries, and Andean terroir with local winemakers.

Private Santiago tours exploring markets, architecture, Chilean cuisine, and neighborhood life beneath the Andes with historians and local creatives.

Plan your Santiago travel itinerary: city culture, neighborhoods, and cross-Andean road trips to Mendoza wine country, built from private experiences.

Santiago

Valparaiso

Valparaiso day trips exploring Viña del Mar coast, Casablanca Valley vineyards, Pacific landscapes, and cultural escapes beyond the port city.

Valparaiso walking tours explore cerros, murals, hidden passages, historic bars, and local life shaped by artists, food, and port history daily.

Valparaiso wine tours exploring Casablanca Valley vineyards, cool-climate wines, coastal terroir, and tastings shaped by Pacific Ocean influence.

Valparaíso tours exploring steep cerros, street art, artists’ studios, and Pacific views with photographers, architects, and local residents.

Plan your Valparaíso travel itinerary: street art, coastal craft, local studios, and hillside walks with local guides, built from private experiences.

Valparaíso

Chile tours exploring Santiago’s life, Valparaíso’s artistic hills, and the Atacama Desert’s lagoons and night skies, with private guided experiences.

Plan your Chile travel itinerary: Atacama desert tours, Valparaíso street art, and Andean crossings into Argentina, built from private experiences.

Torres del Paine Chile

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik walking tours exploring Old Town streets, local history, culinary traditions, nearby Trsteno gardens, and views along the Adriatic coast.

Dubrovnik tours exploring the walled Adriatic city through coastal walks, food traditions, island landscapes, and encounters with local families.

Plan your Dubrovnik travel itinerary: Old Town walks, Fort Lovrijenac, Croatian food traditions, and Adriatic history, built from private experiences.

Istria

Istria day trips exploring Rovinj, Pula, and Motovun through truffle regions, coastal towns, vineyards, and hilltop villages across the peninsula.

Istria wine tours exploring Malvasia and Teran vineyards, hilltop wineries, truffle pairings, and Adriatic terroir across coastal and inland estates.

Istria tours exploring Rovinj, Pula, and Motovun through truffle hunts, Malvasia tastings, olive groves, and hilltop villages along the Adriatic coast

Plan your Istria travel itinerary: Rovinj's coastal streets, Istrian food traditions, olive groves, and local wine, built from private experiences.

Croatia tours exploring Dubrovnik’s Adriatic coast, Istrian vineyards and truffle forests, and historic towns, with private guided experiences.

Plan your Croatia travel itinerary: Dubrovnik's Old Town, Istrian coastlines, olive groves, and Adriatic culture, built from private experiences.

Croatia

France

France tours exploring Parisian art and gastronomy, Bordeaux wine estates, and regional culture with private experiences led by local guides.

Plan your France travel itinerary: Basque Country culture, Atlantic coastlines, and Bordeaux wine country, built from private experiences.

Argentina

La Joya del Tango

The Ritual of Mate

Mendoza: Uncorked & Unscripted

At The Chef's Table

Mate at Brunch

The Real Buenos Aires on Foot

Bees, Barrels & Lunlunta

Empanadas From Scratch

Chile

Friendship Forged in Fire

Framing Playa Ancha

Wine, Wool, and Terroir

Stories from the Loom

The Makers of Barrio Italia

Valparaíso: Exposing Contrasts

A Dialogue With Bohemia

Woven in the Andes

Croatia

Escape to Rovinj's Wine Country

Trails, Vines & Stone Towns

A Kitchen Among Olive Trees

Truffle Hunt | Cheese Trail

Taste of Dubrovnik's History

Paddle into an Istrian Sunset

Escape to Trsteno

Dusk in Dubrovnik

France

A Wine Map of France

A Village Fête in Bazas

The Crown and the Cathedral

The Atlantic Ledger

The Médoc by Those Who Know It

Paris, Rethinking Revolution

Keys to Saint-Ouen

The Chateaux Road in the Médoc

Germany

The Secret Life of a Treasure

Greece

Crossing Inland Crete

The Ritual Loaf of Eleusis

Hive to Jar in Argolida

The Acropolis You Don’t See

The Vanished City

Acropolis: The Last Siege

The Art Houses of Santorini

An Escape to Thirassia

Italy

Crafting Dreams.

Carnevale’s Fiery Farewell

The Living Veins of Palermo

The Golden Mosaics of Monreale

The Villini of Pigneto

Storytelling in Siracusa

Follow Emily in Rome

Venice of the Venetians

Japan

A Touch of Gold in Kyoto

The Five Colors of Kaga Yuzen

Behind the Sushi Counter

The Temple Where Nature Speaks

Life In Tokyo's Labyrinth

The Practice of Iaido

Bluefin: Toyosu to Tsukiji

Crafting a Story in Enoshima