The Jewish history of Lisbon and Portugal is ancient, layered, remarkable, and was at times marked by unspeakable tragedy. Portuguese Jews are Sephardic in culture, language, and gastronomic tradition.

Elements of Sephardic food and drink can be found in Spain, Morocco, Iraq, and Italy, but Portugal left its distinctive mark on the Sephardic legacy.   
Our day starts with a brief walking tour focused on the gastronomy of Sephardic and Portuguese Jews and an historical overview of some of Lisbon’s most ancient Jewish quarters. Your Jewish guide, who is also a trained chef and former sommelier, will lead you through the tour, shopping for ingredients at a gourmet market, and a cooking class where together you will share recipes and produce a sumptuous Sephardic feast.  And, because Portugal is a land of wine, with its own tradition of Kosher wine, your meal will include an assortment of Portuguese Kosher wines that will be enjoyed along with the meal, with expert description by your guide.