Authentic Iberian Discovery: We create personalized journeys throughout Spain and Portugal based on your interests, travel style, and priorities. In addition to our custom planning services, our website features a collection of private guided tours that can be booked independently or incorporated into a fully customized itinerary. Explore our tours for inspiration, or let us design a journey tailored specifically to you.
Conscious Travel Commitments: We are dedicated to the communities we explore. By hiring local experts, supporting independent businesses, and minimizing our environmental footprint, we ensure your vacation leaves a positive impact on the stunning landscapes and historic sites of the Iberian Peninsula. Every trip is brought to life by our professional, local guides. Whether you are traveling solo, as a family, or in a private group, our team provides the dedicated attention and insider knowledge needed to transform a simple vacation into an extraordinary, authentic encounter with local culture.
Travel planning should feel exciting—not overwhelming, which is why we focus on making every step of the process clear, organized, and enjoyable.
From your first inquiry through your departure, you’ll receive prompt communication, practical advice, and thoughtful guidance tailored to your trip. Because we work closely with our network across Spain and Portugal, we can provide current recommendations, reliable local support, and seamless coordination, giving you peace of mind before and during your travels.
Our planning process is collaborative. During our initial consultation, we take the time to understand what you want to experience and provide recommendations based on your interests, preferences, and travel goals. From destinations and accommodations to private tours and transportation, every recommendation is selected to create a journey that fits you—not a predetermined itinerary.
We have been planning and leading tours to Portugal and Spain since 1995 when our founder migrated to Portugal from the USA. We design Customized Vacations from several days weeklong journeys and offer a wide range of Private Day Trips. Our network includes licensed tour guides, curated boutique luxury accommodations and vetted professional drivers. We arrange anything our clients desire, from private curated wine tastings, cooking classes, garden tours and cultural experiences where every detail is crafted to deliver an extraordinary journey.
Absolutely ! Although our main offerings are designing full-length, customized trips that combine luxurious accommodations, private tours, unique cultural experiences. we have also put together some great Day Tour Experiences led by our partners throughout Portugal and Spain, many we've worked with for decades. These are intended for small for 1 to 10 travelers and fully private - no other persons other than those in your travel group will be on a tour.
We can make short notice tours luxury trips on short notice. Contact our team will start customizing your trip without delay. We require a deposit to get started, typically a per adult ( over age 15) one time fee of $250.00 applied to the final cost . This is a non refundable fee to compensate for our planning service.
Since 1997 we've offered Bespoke Custom itineraries that include luxury accommodations, cultural activities, private tours, transportation with 24/7 support for travelers. We offer Self Guided Tours and Escorted Tours for both individual and couples and Small Groups from 1 to 10 persons.
We can make short notice tours luxury trips on short notice. Contact our team will start customizing your trip without delay. We require a deposit to get started, typically a per adult ( over age 15) one time fee of $250.00
We can make short notice tours luxury trips on short notice. Contact our team will start customizing your trip without delay. We require a deposit to get started, typically a per adult ( over age 15) one time fee of $250.00
Payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card through a secure payment platform using Zelle, Wise, Remitly, Square and Paypal. A minimum deposit of 25% deposit is required upon booking confirmation, with the balance due 60 days before arrival. Until the deposit is received, reservations, pricing, and availability are not guaranteed. Failure to pay on time may result in cancellation. The deposit will be deducted from final trip costs. For late bookings (within 30 days of the trip start), full payment is required immediately. No extra fees are charged for late bookings, but advance booking is strongly recommended. Once payment is received, a confirmation email will be sent with trip details including itinerary, start date, total cost, amount paid, and balance due date
Cancellations and Refunds All trips will incur a booking fee of 25% of the total cost of the trip to compensate for our time spent in preparing your journey. Cancellations must be notified in writing as soon as possible. Non-refundable cancellation charges apply as follows: 60 days before trip start: loss of deposit. 59 to 30 days before trip start: 50 % of total cost 29 to 10 days before trip start: 75% of total cost 9 or less: 100% of total cost No-shows are treated as cancellations, and the above charges apply. Changes to Bookings Change requests must be made in writing and may incur a non-refundable amendment fee. Costs incurred due to changes, such as cancellation fees from suppliers or rebooking charges, must be paid by the traveler. Some suppliers or airlines may treat name changes as cancellations requiring full payment for new bookings. While efforts are made to avoid changes, sometimes changes may be necessary. If a change is unacceptable to the traveler, the affected part of the booking may be canceled with a full refund for that part only, constituting full and final settlement. Force Majeure In rare cases, unforeseeable events beyond control ("force majeure") may cause changes or cancellations. In such situations, no refunds, compensation, or coverage of costs or expenses incurred by the traveler can be provided. Cancellation or modification by the organizer: In the event of force majeure (strikes, wars, pandemics, natural disasters, government restrictions, or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organizer): Refund the traveler for amounts already paid, or Offer an alternative of equivalent quality.
Spain & Portugal Vacations has partnered with Allianz Global Assistance to offer travel protection that can easily help you plan for the unexpected and enhance your overall experience. Allianz Global Assistance is a worldwide leader in trip insurance and assistance—protecting more than 70 million U.S. travelers a year with Allianz Travel Insurance. Manage Your Policy File a Claim Allianz Travel Insurance can give you flexibility and support when your journey doesn’t go quite as planned. From flights to excursions and your experiences in between, travel insurance can help you manage unforeseen events that may impact your trip—giving you peace of mind from the moment you book your voyage through your return journey home. Travel insurance benefits and assistance services To help make unforeseen issues easier for you and your traveling companions, Allianz Travel Insurance features benefits that can provide cash reimbursement, emergency care support, 24-hour assistance, and more. Travel at ease with plan benefits and services like: Up to 100% trip cancellation reimbursement Get cash back for your prepaid, non-refundable trip expenses if you must cancel your trip due to a covered reason. Up to 150% trip interruption reimbursement Reimburses the unused, non-refundable portion of your trip expenses and the additional transportation costs required to continue your trip or return home if you need to interrupt your trip for a covered reason. Travel delay Compensates up to $200 per person, per day for additional travel or lost prepaid expenses if your trip is delayed for five or more hours due to a covered reason. Manage your policy If you need to update your travel protection plan, such as adjusting the dates of your plan to reflect itinerary changes, you can manage your policy online or call Allianz Global Assistance at +1 800-419-8016 so your plan reflects your entire itinerary and provides the right amount of protection for your travels.
Contact us today and discover how expert planning, local knowledge, and personal service can turn your travel ideas into an unforgettable experience.
