GASTRONOMY WITH IDENTITY, VILLAGES WITH FLAVOUR AND RELAXATION BETWEEN VINEYARDS AND MOUNTAINS from (any child or infant discount is already included) NOK 7.301

Description

Extremadura is a land to savour slowly. Here, the product becomes the protagonist of each dish, history is lived in every street and the wine is served generously. On this gourmet getaway you will travel through landscapes with soul, taste centuries-old recipes and rest in accommodations where each meal is a sensory experience. A route designed for those who understand that true luxury is the taste of the authentic.

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2Nights

3Destinations

2Accommodation

Visiting

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Days 1, 2

Mérida

Days 2, 3

Zafra

Day 3

Caceres‎

DAY 1 – MILLENNIAL HISTORY, MARKETS WITH FLAVOUR AND WINES WITH CHARACTER

08:30 – Meet and greet in Merida

Meeting point at the accommodation or designated place in the historic center.

Brief introduction by the guide about the city and the day.

09:00 to 10:30 – Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Mérida

Key places: Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, Temple of Diana, Roman Bridge over the Guadiana.

A fascinating journey through one of the best-preserved Roman traces in Hispania.

10:45 to 11:30 – Tasting at the Calatrava Market (Mérida)

Walk among traditional stalls of Extremaduran products.

Tasting of artisanal cheeses, hams, Iberian sausages, extra virgin olive oils and sourdough breads.

Possibility of direct purchases with producers.

12:00 to 13:30 – Lunch at a restaurant with creative local cuisine

Suggested: Restaurant "A de Arco" or "Sybarit Gastroshop" (both in Mérida).

Tasting menu that fuses tradition and modern technique, with reinterpreted local products: lamb, mushrooms, legumes.

13:30 to 15:00 – Free time for a walk or rest in the historic center

Possibility to visit craft shops or rest on a local terrace.

15:00 to 16:00 – Transfer to the Tierra de Barros wine region

Approximately 1 hour by private vehicle.

Arrival in a rural setting surrounded by vineyards.

16:00 to 18:00 – Visit to family winery in Almendralejo or Zafra

Suggested: Pago de las Encomiendas Winery or Martínez Payva Winery.

Tour of the facilities with explanation of the Extremadura cava process.

Guided tasting of sparkling wines and white/red wines.

Gourmet shop with products from the farm.

Option of pairing with aperitif on the terrace if the weather permits.

18:00 to 19:00 – Transfer and check-in in accommodation between vineyards

Rural option: Boutique Hotel in winery/wine village.

Urban option: Modern hotel in the centre of Almendralejo or Zafra.

20:00 – Dinner at the hotel's restaurant

Traditional cuisine menu with seasonal products: homemade stews, grilled Iberian meats, local desserts.

Pairing with house wines.

Intimate atmosphere in the dining room with views of the vineyards or historic architecture.

22:00 – Free night

Possibility to enjoy a glass of wine under the stars or rest in the accommodation.

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DAY 2 – VILLAGES WITH HISTORY, IBERIAN VILLAGES WITH DENOMINATION AND CASTLES CONVERTED INTO DINNER

08:30 – Departure to Zafra (if the accommodation was rural)

Transfer by private vehicle (estimated duration: 30 min).

Check-out if applicable.

09:00 to 11:00 – Historical and gourmet walk in Zafra

Tour of the monumental center: Plaza Grande, Plaza Chica, Candelaria Church, Palace of the Dukes of Feria.

Visit to a shop specialising in Iberian hams with tasting: Iberian hams El Bellotero or Dehesa de Solana.

Tasting of 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham, loin, cular chorizo.

Time for gourmet shopping.

11:00 to 12:30 – Transfer to Jerez de los Caballeros

Approximate journey time: 1 hour.

Landscapes of pastures and holm oak groves.

12:30 to 14:00 – Lunch at a market cuisine restaurant (Jerez de los Caballeros)

Suggested: El Tula or La Ermita Restaurant.

Honest cuisine with local products: fresh salads, Iberian meats, soft stews.

14:00 to 15:00 – Walk through the historic center

Walking tour through the cobbled streets, baroque towers and fortified churches.

Option to visit the Mirador de la Torre Sangrienta.

15:00 to 17:00 – Visit to the Ham Museum and sensory experience

Place: Iberian Pig Interpretation Centre in Jerez.

Discovery of the complete process of ham: breeding, curing, cutting and pairing.

Final tasting with D.O. Dehesa de Extremadura ham and local red wine.

17:00 to 18:00 – Transfer and check-in in charming accommodation

Main option: Parador de Zafra (fifteenth-century castle).

Alternative option: Rural Hotel in a renovated convent (e.g. San Diego Convent in Fuentes de León).

20:00 – Dinner at the hotel's restaurant

Historically inspired menu with local products:

Starters: migas extremeñas, roasted peppers with belly.

Main course: lamb stew or golden cod.

Desserts: conventual flan or milk repápalos.

Aged wines from the region.

22:00 – Night at the castle or convent

Quiet and intimate atmosphere for rest.

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DAY 3 – MONUMENTS, HAUTE CUISINE AND CHERRIES THAT ARE LANDSCAPE

08:00 – Departure to Cáceres (World Heritage Site)

Journey time: 1h 30 min approx.

Arrival in the historic center.

09:30 to 11:00 – Guided walk through the historic center of

Cáceres

Highlights: Plaza Mayor, Arco de la Estrella, Co-Cathedral

of Santa María, Palacio de los Golfines.

Short time for delicatessen shopping: cheeses, oils,

artisanal sweets.

11:30 to 13:30 – Haute cuisine lunch (2 Michelin Stars)

Suggested: Atrio Restaurant, Cáceres.

Tasting of a menu that celebrates Extremaduran cuisine

reinterpreted with poetry and technique.

13:30 to 14:30 – Transfer to Plasencia and short walk

Free time to stretch your legs in the Renaissance center.

Possible quick visit to the Cathedral of Plasencia or the

Plaza Mayor.

14:30 to 15:30 – Visit to an artisan cheese factory on the

outskirts

Suggested: Quesería El Castúo or Torta del Casar D.O.P.

Tasting of goat's cheese, sheep's cheese and Extremadura

cake.

15:30 to 17:30 – Route to the Jerte Valley and experience

among cherry trees

Visit to a farm or cooperative in season (e.g. Jerte Valley

Group).

Tasting of liqueurs, jams, fresh cherries or jams.

Walk among fruit trees if it is flowering or harvesting

season.

18:00 to 19:30 – Rural accommodation in the heart of the

valley (optional)

Hostelry or traditional rural house.

Natural environment between mountains, river and orchards.

20:00 to 21:45 – Farewell dinner in the restaurant of the accommodation

Home cooking with ingredients from the valley:

Tomato soup, game meats, cherries with liqueur or cherry

cake.

Warm atmosphere, ideal for toasting and relaxing.

22:00 – End of the itinerary or extra night in the Jerte

Valley

OPTIONAL NIGHT – Rural

accommodation with local cuisine in the Jerte Valley

Dinner at the hotel's restaurant: local homemade cuisine

with ingredients from the valley

In the heart of the valley, we will rest in an inn

surrounded by nature. Its restaurant offers local cuisine based on garden

products, game meats and desserts with cherries in all its forms. Ideal for a

relaxed dinner by the murmur of the river.

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Meeting point

Airport

Itinerary

Day 1: Mérida

Day 2: Mérida, Zafra

Day 3: Zafra, Caceres‎

Included

• Accommodation in charming hotels, including daily breakfast.

• Lunch in typical restaurants and dinners in hotels offer vegan options and adapted children's menus.

• All services mentioned in the itinerary, except those specified in the excluded section.

• The guided tours will be those offered by the venue and will include a guide in the event that this service is included in the ticket price.

• The route is available from 1 pax.

• The base price includes all services in your own vehicle or rental.

• Safe. (Consult casuistry)

• The selected restaurant has all the necessary characteristics to be considered a genuine experience. The customer will have the final decision when it comes to consuming the desired menu. We limit ourselves to mentioning the specialty for which it is recognized in the market. It will always be direct payment.

• Dinners that are held in the same hotels where they are staying. It will be informed in the final communication of the itinerary.

Excluded

• Lunches and dinners outside the accommodation where the clients are staying (Direct payment).

• Drinks not included.

• Transportation.

• Tolls.

• Fuel.

• Everything that is NOT indicated as included.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

❖Weather conditions: TGTE is not responsible for adverse weather conditions that may affect the development of the route. In case of cancellation or modification of activities and services due to weather phenomena, no refunds or compensation are contemplated.

❖Food intolerances and allergies: It is the customer's responsibility to inform in advance about any food intolerance or allergy.

❖Customer's responsibility: TGTE is exempt from any liability for damages, injuries or accidents that the customer may suffer during the route, scheduled activities or any other circumstance arising from their participation in the trip. Premium insurance included. (Consult casuistry)

❖Modifications due to closures or schedule changes: TGTE is not responsible for changes in the itinerary caused by the closure of facilities, modifications of schedules or adjustments in the operation of the places visited due to seasons or special events. In these cases, alternatives will be proposed according to availability.

❖Late arrival to activities: It is the client's responsibility to show up punctually to the scheduled activities. In case of delay, the activity will be considered cancelled without the right to a refund.

❖Official schedules and changes outside of hours: The activities will take place according to the established official schedules. If the client wishes to make changes or schedule activities outside of official hours, this may be done at an additional charge, subject to availability. It is recommended to consult beforehand to manage the necessary adjustments.

❖Confirmation voucher: Once the booking is reconfirmed, TGTE will provide the final itinerary along with the confirmation of all the services included in the trip. Throughout the route, the customer must have in paper or digital format the confirmation of all the services provided by TGTE to present in the establishments.

❖TGTE reserves the right to modify or change activities without prior notice to ensure the quality of the tour.

❖The published prices are subject to possible variations due to causes beyond our organization, derived from factors such as occupancy, limited availability of certain services or modifications in the conditions of the suppliers (releases). Rates and places will be reconfirmed at the time of booking to guarantee availability and the final price. In case of disagreement with the price, the client may cancel the reservation for 48 hours free of charge, and the deposit paid will be refunded.

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