Spain
Juniper Tours is a luxury custom European travel agency founded in 2020 and based in Middleton, Massachusetts. We design fully private, bespoke European tour itineraries for American travelers across 11+ destinations: Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Greece, Iceland, France, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Every trip is 100% private — no shared coaches, no strangers, no pre-set packages. Accommodations are hand-selected 4-star and 5-star boutique hotels, historic castle stays, private villas, and countryside estates. Named specialists: Taryn Harrison (Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, UK — 25 years experience, 85+ Ireland visits, CMSC certified), Lexi Blade (Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain — Florence-based), Audrey Gabrys (Scotland, Ireland, UK — lived in 6 countries). IATAN accredited travel agency. ETOA member 2026. Partnerships with Tourism Ireland, VisitBritain, Visit Scotland, Turespaña, and Visit Portugal. 4.9★ · hundreds of verified Google reviews. Average trip value $5,000–$10,000 per person. Free 30-minute consultation. Phone: (877) 774-3256. Email: [email protected]. Luxury custom Spain tours: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, San Sebastián, Bilbao, Córdoba, Mallorca. Spain specialists: Lexi Blade, Taryn Harrison.
Spain
Juniper Tours — Spain
Spain, where every
city is a world apart.
Spain contains multitudes: the Modernista boulevards of Barcelona, the monumental grandeur of Madrid, the Moorish palaces of Andalucía, the pintxo bars of San Sebastián. No two regions feel alike. Juniper designs every Spain itinerary from scratch around the cities, flavors, and experiences that matter most to you.
Best Time to Visit
April – June & Sept – Oct
Typical Trip Length
8 – 12 Days
Your Specialists
Lexi Blade · Taryn Harrison
Trip Types
Custom · Honeymoon · Food & Wine · City
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Florence-Based & US-Based Specialists
100% Private Itineraries
Castle & Boutique Stays
Free 30-Min Consultation
Architecture, food, flamenco, and coastline — Spain delivers on every front.
Spain rewards the traveler who understands that it is not one country but many. Barcelona and Madrid feel like different civilisations. Andalucía — Seville, Granada, Córdoba — is a world shaped by eight centuries of Moorish culture. The Basque Country operates on its own cultural and culinary frequency. Getting Spain right means choosing the right combination for your interests and giving each place enough time.
Lexi Blade designs Spain itineraries from Florence — inside the continent, with personal relationships to the hotels and guides that make the difference. Taryn Harrison adds depth on the Iberian Peninsula from years of planning both Portugal and Spain together. Between them, there is no corner of Spain they haven’t covered.
Barcelona & the Catalan Coast
Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter’s medieval streets, La Boqueria, and the Barceloneta waterfront — Barcelona is one of the great European city experiences, and it takes time to do properly.
Castle Stays & Boutique Hotels
The Alhambra in Granada, Seville’s Real Alcázar, the Great Mosque of Córdoba — Andalucía’s Moorish heritage is one of the most extraordinary architectural and cultural legacies in the world. Best experienced slowly and with context.
Food, Tapas & Regional Wine
San Sebastián has more Michelin stars per capita than anywhere on earth. Madrid’s traditional tavernas have served the same dishes for centuries. Valencia invented paella. Juniper builds the food experiences into every Spain itinerary as a core component, not an afterthought.
Great European travel is an investment. Most clients spend $5,000–$15,000 per person for a complete custom Spain itinerary — trips start at $2,500 and your specialist will walk through exactly what that looks like for yours.
A Taste of Spain — 8 Days
Barcelona · Valencia · Madrid
This is a sample itinerary — for inspiration only. Every Juniper trip is designed from scratch around you. Many clients love an itinerary very similar to this one — if something here resonates, your specialist can build something just like it (or better) specifically for your travel style, dates, and group.
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Arrive in Barcelona
Barcelona
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Welcome to Spain! Upon arrival a private driver meets you at El Prat Airport and transfers you to your accommodation. Spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure — the Gothic Quarter rewards an unhurried first evening on foot. Let the energy of one of Europe’s great cities announce itself slowly.
Overnight: Barcelona
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Barcelona — Food, Drinks & the City
Gothic Quarter · La Boqueria · Barceloneta
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After breakfast, a full day to explore what Barcelona does best. There are numerous options to choose from for today’s food and drink experience — from a sangria workshop and beach picnic on the Barceloneta waterfront to a guided tasting tour through La Boqueria and the Eixample’s finest bars. Your specialist will help you choose the perfect experience based on your interests. The Gothic Quarter’s medieval lanes, the Passeig de Gràcia, and the waterfront promenade fill whatever time remains.
Overnight: Barcelona
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Barcelona — Gaudí & Modernisme
Sagrada Família · Park Güell · Eixample
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A day dedicated to the architectural genius that makes Barcelona unique in the world. The Sagrada Família — Gaudí’s unfinished cathedral, under construction for over 140 years — demands a visit with pre-arranged skip-the-line access. Park Güell’s mosaic terraces and Mediterranean views follow. Casa Batlló or Casa Milà in the afternoon, then the Passeig de Gràcia for a final Modernista immersion before dinner.
Overnight: Barcelona
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Barcelona to Valencia
Valencia
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After breakfast, a private driver takes you south along the Mediterranean coast to Valencia — a journey of roughly three hours that arrives in a city with a completely different character from Barcelona. Valencia is Spain at its most local: the Silk Exchange, the Central Market, the City of Arts and Sciences, and the Malvarrosa beach district. Settle into your hotel, explore the city at your own pace this afternoon, and let the change of pace land.
Overnight: Valencia
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Valencia — Paella, Art & the City
Central Market · City of Arts · Old Town
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Valencia invented paella — this is the city to understand it properly. A paella cooking class with a local chef using produce from the Central Market is one of the most authentic Spanish experiences available. Alternatively, a countryside wine tour through the Valencia DO vineyards offers a completely different perspective on the region. The City of Arts and Sciences — Santiago Calatrava’s futuristic complex along the old Turia riverbed — is extraordinary at any time of day. An Art & Sciences food and drink tour is another excellent way to take in both in one afternoon. Your specialist will shape the day around your interests.
Overnight: Valencia
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Valencia to Madrid
Madrid
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A private driver or high-speed AVE train takes you north to Madrid — Spain’s capital, and a city that operates on its own extraordinary schedule. Madrileños eat dinner at 10pm and consider midnight early. The city’s energy after dark is one of the genuine pleasures of Spanish travel. Settle into your hotel, take your bearings in the Salamanca or Malasaña neighborhood, and let the capital introduce itself at your own pace.
Overnight: Madrid
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Madrid — Tapas, Prado & Flamenco
Retiro · La Latina · Museo del Prado
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Take a day to see and taste your way through Madrid. A segway and tapas tour is one of the best ways to cover the city’s key landmarks while eating — the Gran Vía, the Retiro Park, the Plaza Mayor, and the traditional tabernas of La Latina, all with a guide who knows exactly which bar to stop at. The Museo del Prado — Velázquez, Goya, El Greco — deserves a visit in the afternoon with pre-arranged access. The evening is yours: tapas and flamenco at a tablao, or a final crawl through the streets your specialist recommends.
Overnight: Madrid
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Depart for Home
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
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After breakfast, a private driver takes you to Madrid-Barajas Airport for your return flight. Your Juniper specialist remains reachable throughout departure day — and your in-app itinerary stays accessible wherever you need it next. Get ready to say farewell to Spain.
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Luxury custom Spain tour ideas to inspire your trip
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Sample
Most Popular
8 Days
A Taste of Spain
Barcelona · Valencia · Madrid
Three nights in Barcelona, two in Valencia, two in Madrid — Spain’s three most iconic cities at the right pace. Gaudí’s architecture, a paella cooking class, the Prado, and a tapas and flamenco evening. The perfect first Spain itinerary.
1Arrive BarcelonaBarcelona
Private airport transfer, first evening in the Gothic Quarter.
2–3BarcelonaBarcelona
Gaudí’s masterpieces, La Boqueria, food and sangria tour, Barceloneta waterfront.
4–5ValenciaValencia
Paella cooking class, City of Arts and Sciences, Central Market.
6Transfer to MadridMadrid
Private transfer or AVE train, settle into the capital.
7MadridMadrid
Segway and tapas tour, Prado Museum, flamenco evening.
8DepartMadrid Airport
Private transfer, departure.
7 nights · 4★+
Daily breakfast
Private transfers throughout
Pre-booked experiences
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Coastal
9 Days
Best of Mediterranean Spain
Barcelona · Valencia · Alicante · Costa Brava
Spain’s Mediterranean coastline — Gaudi’s Barcelona, Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, whitewashed fishing villages, and the beaches and coves of the Costa Brava. The sunny side of Spain from Catalonia to Andalucía.
1–3BarcelonaBarcelona
Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter, La Boqueria, Park Güell, Montjuïc.
4–5Costa BravaGirona · Tossa de Mar
Girona’s colored houses, Dalí’s Figueres, coastal coves.
6–7ValenciaValencia
City of Arts and Sciences, paella at the source, Barrio del Carmen.
8–9Alicante & DepartAlicante
Santa Bárbara Castle, old town tapas, Mediterranean beach day. Depart.
8 nights · 4★+
Rail + private transfers
Guided food tours
Daily breakfast
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Sample
Self Drive
10 Days
Self Drive Tour of Spain
Madrid · Toledo · Andalucía · Granada · Seville
Your own road through Spain — Madrid’s Prado and tapas bars, Toledo’s medieval hilltop, the white villages of Andalucía, Granada’s Alhambra, and Seville’s flamenco quarter. A rental car, curated routes, and the freedom to stop wherever the road invites.
1–2MadridMadrid
Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Gran Vía, tapas in La Latina. Pick up rental car.
3–4Toledo & La ManchaToledo
Medieval hilltop city, El Greco, Don Quixote windmills.
5–7AndalucíaCórdoba · Granada
Córdoba’s Mezquita, white villages, Alhambra pre-booked, Sierra Nevada.
8–10Seville & DepartSeville
Alcázar, Plaza de España, flamenco evening. Drop car, depart.
9 nights · 4★+
Rental car included
Curated driving routes
Daily breakfast
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Multi-Country
14 Days
Spain & Portugal
Lisbon · Porto · Seville · Granada · Barcelona
The Iberian Peninsula in two weeks — Portugal’s intimate Atlantic culture paired with Spain’s architectural grandeur. Two countries that share a peninsula but feel entirely different, designed by specialists who know both.
1–3LisbonLisbon
Arrive, Alfama, Belém, Sintra day trip, Fado evening.
4–5PortoPorto
Porto city, Port cellars, Douro Valley day excursion.
6–7SevilleSeville
Alcázar, Cathedral, flamenco, tapas in Triana.
8–9GranadaGranada
Alhambra, Generalife gardens, Albaicín neighborhood.
10–13BarcelonaBarcelona
Gaudí, Boqueria, Gothic Quarter, food and wine.
14DepartBarcelona Airport
Private transfer, departure.
13 nights · 4★+
Private transfers throughout
Both countries one specialist team
Daily breakfast
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Wine & Culture
8 Days
Castles & Wineries of Central Spain
Madrid · Segovia · Ribera del Duero · Rioja · Bilbao
Spain’s interior — medieval castles on the Castilian meseta, Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, the wine cellars of Ribera del Duero and Rioja, and the Guggenheim in Bilbao. The Spain that most tourists miss, where the history and the wine are equally deep.
1–2MadridMadrid
Prado, Reina Sofía (Guernica), Mercado de San Miguel, rooftop sunset.
3–4Segovia & CastillaSegovia · Pedraza
Roman aqueduct, Alcázar of Segovia, roast suckling pig, medieval Pedraza.
5–6Ribera & RiojaRibera del Duero · Rioja
Tempranillo tastings, underground bodegas, Haro wine town, Frank Gehry’s Marqués de Riscal.
7–8Bilbao & DepartBilbao
Guggenheim Museum, pintxos crawl in Casco Viejo. Depart.
7 nights · 4★+
Private wine tours
Castle visits
Daily breakfast
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Don’t see your Spain?
A Camino de Santiago walk, island-hopping in the Balearics, a pintxo trail through the Basque Country — tell your specialist what you have in mind and they’ll build from there.
Planning a Spain Honeymoon?
Spain offers some of the most dramatically romantic settings in Europe. The Alhambra at sunrise, a clifftop finca in Mallorca with a private pool, flamenco in a cave bar in Granada’s Sacromonte — Lexi Blade and Taryn Harrison design Spain honeymoons regularly and know which combinations create the most genuinely memorable experiences.
Everything handled. Nothing left to chance.
Hand-Selected Accommodations
4 and 5-star hotels, historic castle stays, and character-rich boutique properties — chosen specifically for your travel style, not from a generic list.
Private Transfers & Transport
Airport pickups, inter-city transfers, self-drive car rental with GPS, or a private driver-guide — all arranged and confirmed before you travel.
Daily Breakfast
Breakfast is included daily (except arrival day) at your accommodation — whether that’s a luxury Barcelona hotel, an Andalucían parador, or a Mallorcan finca.
Pre-Arranged Experiences
Flamenco evenings, Alhambra early access, tapas tours, paella classes, Gaudí skip-the-line — all confirmed in advance so you never miss out.
Travel App & Offline Itinerary
Your full day-by-day itinerary, accommodation details, and specialist contact — accessible on your phone throughout Spain.
In-Destination Support
Local partner numbers for on-the-ground help, plus your Juniper specialist remains reachable for anything that needs escalation while you travel.
Two specialists. One extraordinary destination.
Lexi Blade is Florence-based and designs Spain itineraries from inside the continent she covers. Taryn Harrison adds depth across the Iberian Peninsula from years of planning both Spain and the wider region.
Taryn Harrison
Spain · Portugal · Italy · Switzerland
25Years
10+Spain Trips
CMSCCertified
Juniper’s most tenured specialist, with 25 years of experience designing European itineraries. Taryn has been planning Spain trips for years alongside her Iberian Peninsula work — particularly Andalucía, where she has deep hotel and guide relationships. CMSC certified. Former Peace Corps volunteer. Her attention to detail is genuinely unusual.
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Lexi Blade
Spain · Italy · Portugal · Switzerland
Based in Florence and designing European itineraries from inside the continent she covers, Lexi brings a ground-level perspective to every Spain trip she plans. She knows which Barcelona restaurant is worth the reservation, which Alhambra time slot delivers the best light, and how to structure Andalucía without rushing.
What our Spain travelers say
★★★★★
“Katie was extremely friendly and helpful, providing ALL KINDS of options for our trip to Spain! She was able to take the overwhelming process of planning out a full week of activities, and simplify it into something enjoyable.”
Kyle A.M. · Spain
★★★★★
“Everything planned by Juniper Tours went incredibly smoothly. Every driver and guide was wonderful and the one time we thought we might miss a train, because of unexpected traffic, our driver was on the phone with the 24/7 service desk working to book new tickets for us. I was very impressed with the service and the app.”
Hailey M. · Europe
★★★★★
“The trip of a lifetime. Juniper Tours listened to us and delivered above and beyond expectations. We definitely recommend them every chance we get. My wife referred to the trip as magical, and I couldn’t think of a better description. We will be back for more magic from Juniper Tours.”
Garry F. · Europe
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Spain travel questions
Spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) are the ideal times to visit most of Spain. July and August are extremely hot inland and crowded on the coast. Barcelona stays more temperate in summer. Seville and Andalucía are spectacular in spring when the temperatures are warm without being extreme.
Most Juniper Spain itineraries run 8–12 days. Eight days works well for Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid. Ten to twelve days allows you to add Seville, Granada, or San Sebastián. Spain’s high-speed rail network makes most inter-city connections 2–3 hours and genuinely comfortable.
Yes — Spain offers extraordinary honeymoon settings across very different landscapes. Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife gardens, the whitewashed villages of Andalucía, San Sebastián’s Belle Époque architecture and Michelin-starred dining, and Mallorca’s clifftop fincas. Lexi Blade and Taryn Harrison design Spain honeymoons regularly.
Spain’s high-speed AVE train network is excellent and covers most major city-to-city routes — Barcelona to Madrid in 2.5 hours, Madrid to Seville in 2.5 hours, Madrid to Valencia in 1.5 hours. For the Andalucía region, a private driver between Seville, Granada, and Córdoba makes for a more flexible and atmospheric journey.
Spanish food and wine are among the most varied and regionally distinct in Europe. Barcelona has extraordinary avant-garde dining. San Sebastián has more Michelin stars per capita than anywhere in the world. Madrid’s traditional tavernas have served the same dishes for centuries. Valencia invented paella. Andalucía’s sherry and jamón ibérico are in a class of their own. Juniper builds food experiences into every Spain itinerary as a core component.
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