The tour begins in downtown Palma de Mallorca mid-afternoon on September 24, 2021. Pickup will be at a central location in the historic center. It is strongly advised that all participants arrive in Palma a minimum of one day before to avoid any missed connections with the group. (Wine-Knows will be happy to arrange for early arrival accommodations).

Group airfare has purposefully not been included to allow maximum flexibility in arrival & departure options. You may go early & stay over after the trip concludes. Wine-Knows Travel, Inc. provides land only arrangements and does not provide airfare.

Our groups are composed of people from diverse occupations, singles & couples, men & women, a mix of young & old, well-seasoned international travelers as well as novices. All have a common interest in food & wine. The majority of participants on our tours are repeat clients or their referrals. In addition, each tour participant is a non-smoker.

One of the hallmarks of the WineKnows’ brand is seeking out those oh-so-special spots to stay. We look for historical properties that ooze Old World charm, but offer the latest in 21st century creature comforts. Here are the details for this trip’s week private villa rental:

While the original villa dates back to the 14th century, there have been countless enlargements and renovations over the centuries.

Each bedroom has an ensuite modern bath.

The property has >20,000 square feet of living area, however, WineKnows has leased the main villa which has >10,000 square feet spread over three floors.

The villa houses a priceless private collection of Spanish and international art. The owner (a CEO at one of Spain’s top companies) comments, “It is not a house, it’s a museum.”

There are extensive terraces on every level, all offering views of the Mediterranean located <2 miles away.

There are over 1,000 olive trees on the property, along with a huge number of fruit trees, and a vegetable garden.

A swimming pool is located in one of the gardens.

Dining experiences have been mindfully selected. Dinners will range from one of the island’s most sophisticated restaurants to an off-the-beaten track farm-to-table affair. Several of our dinners will be held at our fantastic villa where different guest chefs will cook Spanish specialties such as paella and gazpacho. A tapas demonstration will also be conducted one evening.

Participants must in good physical health and be able to keep up with the pace of the group. The tour often requires climbing two or more flights of stairs in wineries, walking distances of up to 3/4 mile (1200 meters) at a moderate gait, and negotiating cobble-stone streets and other irregular surfaces including dirt, gravel and/or wet surfaces. Note: the majority of our villa’s bedrooms are upstairs and there is no elevator.

Participants will be required to carry their own hand luggage and personal items. Concerns over any aspect of the tour’s physical requirements should be addressed with Wine Knows before placing the trip deposit.

The tour will be business casual. One night we will be dining at a sophisticated restaurant and we suggest a sport coat for men, with a commiserate level of attire for women. Do bring non-skid shoes for visits to wineries…they will be finishing harvest operations & floors will be wet & filled with a variety of equipment which can cause safety hazards. Also, pack a swimsuit as the villa has a pool.

September in Mallorca averages 70-80 during the day. Evenings can be cool so plan accordingly.

The price is based upon double occupancy. Should you wish to share a room, every attempt will be made to find you a roommate (most of the time we have been quite successful in doing so), however if we are unable to find you a roommate, you will need to pay the single supplement of $993 US.

We have provided free time as detailed in the itinerary. Furthermore, it is not mandatory that you attend all of the planned experiences, although most of our clients do! This is your trip—if you would rather sleep in, shop, or simply chill at the villa then do so!

Yes.  We accept payment through PayPal (PayPal.com).  Since PayPal charges us a fee, this fee must added to the cost of the trip.

In addition to clients from >20 states in the US, we have had several clients from Europe, Canada, Asia & even New Zealand.  Our groups are composed of people from diverse occupations, singles & couples, men & women, a mix of young & old, well-seasoned international travelers as well as a few novices.  All have a common interest in food & wine.  The majority of participants on our tours are repeat clients or their referrals.  In addition, each tour participant is a non-smoker.