doctor & friends Spain Luxury food, wine & culture adventure!
Dr. Bob Engler, M.D.
Dr Bob, a respected West Coast cardiologist and inventor, traveled with a group of 12 friends who all loved food, wine, luxury hotels and hanging out together in beautiful places. They wanted to avoid mass market offerings and instead enjoy a curated private luxury, food and wine adventure across Spain & Portugal. But due to the long distances, as Spain alone is 1.7 X the size of Italy, we suggested a tighter focus on Spain food and wine tour, to allow for more fun and less time in the luxury bus.
After a few calls & itinerary iterations, we collaboratively designed an amazing trip plan to include known UNESCO sites, top wineries and a few hidden gems along the way we discovered. The trip began in majestic Madrid and then went west to the rustic Extremadura region, and then north to Salamanca and the Ribera del Duero. After a few days there it was on to Spain’s top wine region, La Rioja, then Bilbao, San Sebastian and finishing in Barcelona. They agreed it was a big success and raved about the seamless planning and insider experiences
No hurry, no worry, No stress – spain Family trip of a lifetimE
John Curry – Attorney
An American attorney, John, wanted a trip to captivate his two children and his wife. Of course they all have diverse interests. So we had a video call and asked about the likes and dislikes of each person and then went to the drawing board and sent a couple of different iterations of an itinerary with Southern Spain’s Andalucia and Barcelona,until they were happy.
Unique activities included hilltop villages, a historic olive oil mill tasting, UNESCO sites like the Alhambra and Seville. All of this with 24/7 concierge service and expert planning ensure it was seamlessly orchestrated without any stress for the customers.
How to win the husband of year award!…
Gabe Koch – Consultant
Gabe, a successful business consultant, tasked us with crafting a romantic, luxury, cultural adventure to enthrall his wife. Her lifelong passion was horses. As the Spanish Andalusian horses are cherished worldwide by horse aficionados, we went to work to see what kind of unique, once-in-a-lifetime trip we could create. In the video Gabe describe more details but suffice it to say that the private Spanish Andalusian horse day with a famous horse trainer was once-in-a-lifetime.
We also included the magical, romantic medieval villages, top luxury hotels, caring, expert guides and ancient cities of Seville, Córdoba and Granada. Magical memories of a lifetime were the result and that’s what we want for everyone including you!
What did this Morgan Stanley banker say about his Magical Spain & Portugal private luxe custom trip?
Ron & Mary Ellen
In this heartfelt video, Ron, a 70-year-old seasoned traveler from New York, and his wife Mary Ellen share their exceptional honeymoon experience with Magical Spain & Portugal.
After choosing Spain and Portugal—new territory for them—Mary Ellen discovered the Magical Spain & Portugal Private Travel online. This led to a zoom call and finally a tailor-made Iberia private luxury adventure of a lifetime orchestrated by Dan and his team.
Ron’s enthusiasm shines as he praises the professionalism, calling it “an amazing, amazing trip” that ranks among his best ever. Highlights include a personalized, meticulously planned itinerary across Spain and Portugal, tailored to their desires, delivering unparalleled fun and discovery. A standout moment is Ron’s spontaneous hug and on-camera kiss for Dan, reflecting genuine gratitude and delight.
With decades of travel under his belt, Ron, a Morgan Stanley banking executive (not a paid actor), urges viewers to call Dan and Magical for “the time of your life.”
Dan’s humble response underscores the small agency’s dedication to creating bespoke, joy-filled journeys. This glowing review showcases Magical Spain & Portugal’s ability to craft luxurious, personalized adventures—think vibrant cities, hidden gems, and seamless logistics—that leave even the most discerning travelers, like Ron, utterly enchanted.
This summary emphasizes the emotional highs and specific examples, aligning with the upscale appeal of Magical Spain & Portugal.
Enjoying a custom food, wine & castles luxury adventure to remember
John Bemiss
John and his friends are united by a love of classic collectible cars, food and wine. They love to travel yearly to enjoy beautiful destinations and share in unique cultural tours and food and wine experiences. We created a 10 day private journey that hit all the bases.
It is, according to John himself, a trip they still remember fondly. Our team worked hard to meet and when possible to exceed their expectations along with providing seamless logistics to ensure a max level of enjoyment without hurry nor worry for them.