Tour of Spain 2026
Tour of Spain
Join Markus and Liz Bokisch for an intimate 8-day, 7-night journey through Spain, designed exclusively for Bokisch Wine Club members. Wine, gastronomy, history and Mediterranean culture—hosted in the towns and vineyards where our story began.
Throughout the week you’ll explore some of Spain’s most celebrated and lesser-known regions, enjoying seamless travel, thoughtfully selected hotels and unforgettable meals, with insider access, storytelling and a true sense of connection to the places you visit.
Are you ready for an adventure?
The tours are limited to Bokisch Wine Club members, and we can accommodate two spots per membership. Due to the overwhelming response, we cannot guarantee you will be given a spot. Each year we go through a selection process in the Fall for the following Spring. If you are interested, please apply here.
Choose Your Journey
Both tours are 7 nights / 8 days with 24 guests, departing from and returning to Barcelona.
Beyond Barcelona
A beautifully curated introduction to Spanish wine, food and culture, blending iconic destinations with personal Bokisch family connections. Explore Penedès (Cava), Terra Alta and Priorat with private winery tours, guided tastings and exceptional meals—plus historic monasteries, river towns and relaxed Mediterranean living in La Ràpita, your home base for the week.
- Tour 1 May 10–17, 2027
- Tour 2 May 24–31, 2027
- From $4,750 per person
Hidden Gems
A new take on our original itinerary for travelers who want to go off the beaten path and experience Spain like a local. From the Priorat’s most storied cellars and two nights at a Relais & Châteaux resort to a Michelin-star adventure and the castle villages of Morella and Peñíscola—rich in storytelling, history and regional character.
- Tour 3 June 7–14, 2027
- From $5,300 per person
Beyond Barcelona
Join us on a trip of a lifetime! Eight days in Catalunya, with La Ràpita on the Mediterranean as our home for the week.
Montserrat and the Penedès Wine Region, Capital of Cava
We meet in Barcelona at 8:00 am at the Pla de Palau lamppost by Antoni Gaudí and drive to the Monastery of Montserrat, the spiritual center of Catalunya and where Markus’s parents were married. Then on to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, where Markus and Liz lived in 1993–94, for a wine-pairing lunch followed by a private tour and Cava tasting at Pere Ventura. In the evening, we host a welcome tapas dinner at the Miami Hotel in La Ràpita, our home for the week.
Rice Fields, Flamingos and a Paella Feast
We begin our day at “La Torreta” to absorb the expansive views, then wind through the rice fields of the Ebro Delta, Catalunya’s largest nature park, watching for wild flamingos. Next stop is a tour of El Molí de Rafalet, a working historic rice mill, before a paella tasting extravaganza at Lo Pati d’Agustí in Poble Nou. On the way home, we see firsthand as the fishermen deliver the day’s catch to La Llotja fish auction.
A Templar Castle and the Terra Alta Wine Region, Home to Old-Vine Garnacha Blanca
Explore the cliffside village of Miravet and its Templar castle, then stop at the Ferran family ceramics shop, Liz’s yearly pilgrimage—so save room in your suitcase! At Edetària Winery, owner Joan Lliberia hosts a private tour and a regional lunch paired with his wines. On the way home we pay homage to “Lo Parot,” a 2,000-year-old olive tree near Horta de Sant Joan.
Family Roots, Cathedrals and a Michelin-Star Experience
Markus leads a walking tour of Tortosa, still home to his grandmother’s family: the medieval quarter, the cathedral and the market, with a Jamón Serrano versus Ibérico tasting. Up the Ebro, tour the modernist Cathedral of Wine in Pinell de Brai, designed by Gaudí disciple Cèsar Martinell. Then sit down to a seven-course lunch by chef Fran López at Michelin-starred Villa Retiro in Xerta. Gastronomy at a level you can’t believe!
The Priorat: Slate Hillsides and Dark, Powerful Reds
Priorat’s steep black-slate “llicorella” slopes earn it DOCa status, Spain’s highest classification, shared only with Rioja. Tour the ruins of the Scala Dei Carthusian monastery, the region’s original winery, and taste Garnacha in its historic cellars. Lunch is a guided tasting at Perinet’s hillside estate, then a siesta-friendly drive home for a Friday night out in La Ràpita.
Oysters and Cava on Alfacs Bay
Shop the Mercadillo open market (Liz’s favorite shopping spot), then walk with Markus past his grandparents’ home and through the fisherman’s quarter. At noon, board the Golondrina to the mussel farms of the bay for fresh mussels, oysters and Cava at L’Avi Agustí. Then a tapas lunch at a local hangout, followed by an afternoon at the pool and a night out on the town.
A Beach Day and Our Family Farewell Party
Sunday is yours: the beach, the boardwalk, paddle boards or kayaks. In the evening we walk along the shore to Lo Xalet, the seaside chalet where Markus and Liz spend their summers, for cocktails, a catered farewell dinner and the wines we gathered along the way. Bring a bottle to share if it won’t fit in your suitcase!
Adiós La Ràpita, Hola Barcelona
After breakfast, Markus and Liz will wave you off at 10:00 am for the two-hour drive to Barcelona. Drop-offs at Barcelona International Airport at 12:00 pm and at our original meeting point at 1:00 pm. Adiós amigos, see you back in Lodi! Back home, you’ll have the chance to relive the trip at the winery with your new best friends at our exclusive Spain Tour Reunion parties!
Arrive as wine club members. Leave as friends—and keep the trip alive at our Spain Tour Reunion parties back in Lodi.
Pricing & Payments
2027 prices are confirmed. 2028 prices are subject to change.
| Per person, double | $4,600 |
|---|---|
| Reservation fee | $150 |
| Total per person | $4,750 |
| Single room supplement | $600 |
| Deposit · due Oct 1 | $2,300 |
| Balance · due Mar 1 | $2,300 |
| Per person, double | $5,150 |
|---|---|
| Reservation fee | $150 |
| Total per person | $5,300 |
| Single room supplement | $750 |
| Deposit · due Oct 1 | $2,575 |
| Balance · due Mar 1 | $2,575 |
Includes an additional fee to stay two nights at the 5-star Relais & Châteaux Mas d’en Bruno in the Priorat.
A non-refundable reservation fee of $150 per person is due upon confirmation.
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due.
The remaining 50% balance per person is due.
A 3% credit card processing fee applies to deposits and the final balance, but not to the reservation fee. To avoid card fees, payments may be made by check or cash. Pricing is based on a euro-to-dollar exchange rate not exceeding 1.20; if it does, we reserve the right to make final adjustments to the balance, but we do not expect this to be an issue.
What’s Included
- Daily transportation with a professional luxury bus throughout the week
- Pick-up and drop-off from Barcelona at one designated meeting point
- Hotel and breakfast for 7 nights at the 4-star Miami Mar (Beyond Barcelona tours). Every room has a private terrace and a view of the Mediterranean, with an authentic Spanish-style continental breakfast. The Hidden Gems tour includes 2 nights at Mas d’en Bruno, a Relais & Châteaux hotel.
- Gourmet multi-course Catalan-style mid-day wine tasting lunches
- A Michelin-star ultra-gourmet food and wine pairing experience
- Two private all-inclusive dinners: the Welcome and Farewell Parties
- Private VIP winery tours, catered lunches, museum entries, tasting fees, monastery entrances, a boat ride to the bay for a mussel and Cava tasting, and private history and cultural explanations by Markus Bokisch
- All taxes and gratuities for hotel, restaurants, guides and transportation
Not Included
- Airfare to and from Barcelona
- Accommodation in Barcelona before or after the tour
- Evening meals and tapas on the town
- After-hours cocktails, snacks and souvenirs
- Travel insurance and medical insurance
Good to Know Before You Go
Prefer a printable version? Download the Tour of Spain Q&A (PDF).
What about travel and health insurance?
We highly recommend looking into private travel and health insurance in the event of an illness or last-minute change in plans. Allianz has been recommended by other travelers.
If you have an injury or illness on the trip, we are unable to offer any refunds.
What is the refund and cancellation policy?
Deposits and reservation fees are non-refundable. A deposit of 50% of the value of the tour is due by October 1st. Deposits may be sent in advance, or credit cards will be processed and are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Payment of the balance in full must be received by March 1st. If, in the unfortunate event, you must cancel the trip after October 1st, you will NOT be eligible for a refund on the deposit. If you must cancel the trip after March 1st, you will be eligible for a 50% refund.
We ask that you think carefully about your 100% commitment to the trip. Although we have a waiting list, if you are unable to attend at the last minute, it will be difficult for us to find someone to take your spot.
What are my responsibilities as a traveler?
- Have a passport valid for 6 months after the tour date.
- Abide by any travel restrictions, guidelines or vaccination requirements.
- Book your own flight—we are not a travel agency.
- Obtain travel insurance and medical insurance if you choose.
- You agree that you are physically able and in good health to participate. You should be able to walk 1 mile without assistance in order to enjoy the trip without impacting others.
- You agree to sign a release of liability waiver before embarking on the trip.
- You agree to remain an active club member through the completion of the trip.
What are meals like in Spain?
Lunch is the main meal. The main meal of the day is in the late afternoon, from 2–4 pm: a large, multi-course lunch including wine, dessert and coffee. We provide granola bars and water on the bus; however, we cannot guarantee the snacks will accommodate dietary restrictions.
Dinner is late and light. Dinner is around 9:00 pm and is usually a lighter-style meal such as tapas. Because of the large late lunches and late dinners, we do not include organized dinners except for the Welcome and Farewell dinners. Use this time to explore the town, get some tapas or enjoy a Spanish-style “GinTonic.”
Dietary needs. You are on a gastronomic food and wine adventure! In Spain they eat a lot of fish, seafood and cured meats. Our meals are selected from pre-arranged menus. If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate a substitution—but we HIGHLY advise that you keep an open mind and let yourself be swept away by this amazing culinary adventure!
How much walking is involved?
Spain is an old country and does not meet ADA standards like the US. At times a considerable amount of walking over cobblestone roads, uneven ground and old stairways is required, and we are unable to modify the trip for ADA compliance. You should be able to walk one mile. If you are unable to participate in any aspect of the trip, we suggest you reconsider whether this is the right trip for you. We want you to be able to enjoy it all! However, if you need a rest day, you may always choose to stay at the hotel.
Can the itinerary change?
Please review the itinerary carefully—there is so much we want to share with you! We include as much as possible while allowing for some more relaxing days. We reserve the right to make adjustments to the itinerary as needed due to events beyond our control.
Where should we stay in Barcelona, and what airline do you recommend?
Hotels. Believe it or not, we are not experts on Barcelona tourism! We usually stay outside of Barcelona in small towns—but there is so much to choose from.
Flights. We recommend you arrive a few days early to get over jet lag. Level Airlines offers a non-stop economical flight from San Francisco to Barcelona, also available in conjunction with Iberia Airlines.
The city. We recommend adding 3 or 4 nights to enjoy this amazing city. Reserve tickets in advance for the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, as they sell out. Walk the streets, enjoy a leisurely Spanish-style lunch and go out for tapas at 9:00 or 10:00 pm to enjoy the nightlife!
Getting around. Barcelona taxis are professional and easy to use to and from the airport. Apps such as Cabify are available, and Uber is starting to take off in Barcelona as well.
Any other travel tips?
- Make sure your passport is valid for 6 months AFTER your travel dates. The EU is starting to enforce this policy.
- Check whether a travel visa is required before the trip. The EU has been discussing enforcing this, even for stays of less than 90 days.
- Make copies of your passport, driver’s license and credit cards to leave at home with someone and to keep in your suitcase in case you lose your things.
- If you plan on renting a car, you are now required to have an International Driver’s License. You can get one online before you go for a small fee.
- DO NOT bring dollars to exchange for euros! There are no banks to exchange dollars; use your ATM card to withdraw cash. You won’t need much, as almost every café, bar and restaurant takes credit cards. Check with your bank for exchange rate fees.
- Download WhatsApp for communicating with family and friends back home. We also use it on the trip to share photos and messages.
Reserve Your Place
Spots are limited to Bokisch Wine Club members, two per membership, with selection each Fall for the following Spring. Still have questions? We’re happy to help.
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