This was an absolute gem of a tour, based in four very different but equally fascinating towns, with lots of little treasures interspersed between these main bases – the fishing boat trip, the Gaudi house, the older-than-the-Taj-Mahal restaurant and winery in Rioja country, the stunning rock formations on the beach at Playa Catedrais, the charming little French town of Bayonne – providing new delights on a daily basis. Read More...
Fernweh Travel & Tours
Small Groups, Native Guides, Boutique hotels & thoughtfully curated unique Itineraries
Fernweh Travel and Tours is a privately owned boutique tour operator offering small group, unique and authentic journeys throughout the world. Every itinerary is carefully designed to ensure that all of our clients get to experience each country’s colorful and diverse culture. We aim to provide a comprehensive tour, including educational, culinary, cultural, artistic, and sometimes improvisational encounters.
Our process is simple, we try and test every aspect of an itinerary. We drive every road, we sleep in every hotel, we eat in every restaurant, we visit every museum, and we see every show. When it comes to guides, we have vetted and personally met each one, and we only hire locals, meaning our tour managers and guides are native to the area they are working in.
our tours will always include the following 6 core elements:
Small Group Tours (Never more than 14 guests)
3-5 star Boutique Hotels within walking distance of the City Center
Unique Regional Itineraries
Arrival and Departure Transfers from designated Airports/Locations
Minimum Coach Time
Only the BEST Native Tour Guides
We also offer private and custom tours! Send us an inquiry today to get started!
Read What Our Previous Travelers Say
This was our first trip on Amber. We loved everything about the trip and look forward to booking future trips with this amazing company! Our tour guide, Miguel Silva, was the best tour guide ever! He was such a perfect guide in every aspect. His patience,knowledge, compassion, people skills, expertise, respect for everyone, and personality made the trip so smooth and extremely enjoyable. Read More...
This was a trip for the ages. Everything was near perfect. First, a shout-out to our fellow travelers! What an amazing and wonderful group of people! The towns we visited had such interesting and painful histories. We really came to appreciate who the Spanish people were over the course of the trip. Such resiliency in the face of great challenges. A highlight was our local guide Marco. Read More...
Amber Road Tours does not disappoint. Our tour guide Enrique’s pride in and historical knowledge of his country was truly outstanding. I would love to see the rest of Spain. Enrique provided so many personal touches like our amazing afternoon at the Prado Museum. The hotels were great and each meal was a feast. We had a good balance between guided expeditions and free time. I appreciate the small group experience. This was, indeed, a cultural journey!
This was my first Amber Road Tour and I suspect it won’t be my last. I was impressed by the well crafted itinerary: a thoughtful balance of group activities and free time. I especially enjoyed the expert tour guides, the Moorish palaces, the Andalusian horses (my favourite) and the Flamenco dancers. Read More...
Having loved my trips in central and southern Spain, I was curious to explore the north. It turns out that this verdant, hilly region is a wonderfully handsome and unspoiled part of the country; the mass tourism that afflicts many beauty spots elsewhere in Spain is yet to arrive. Read More...
After 4 trips with Amber Road to Italy and Sicily we decided to expand our horizons and take an excursion to Andalucia Spain. There is much to see and do in this part of the world and thanks to Sean Rentana, our passionate and knowledgable guide, the experience was taken to another level. Read More...
We had a wonderful time on our tour of Central Spain. 9/26-10/6. Our tour guide Enrique was personable, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. When Jim and I landed at the Madrid Airport on 9/26/23 at 6:30 am only one of our suitcases arrived. It was the largest one of our two and packed with all my clothes , shoes, etc. Read More...
What a fantastic tour, start to finish! This was our second time in Spain (Catalonia, 2010) and our third Amber Road tour. We loved Andalucia – Granada, Malaga, Cádiz, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda. So many unique experiences: tours of the Alhambra, cooking paella, central markets, the Equestrian center, bull farm, etc. we’re not sure how our guide, Sean, had such complete control of the weather… nearly two weeks of warm, beautiful, cloudless days! Read More...
This was our second Amber Road Tour and as expected the second time was just as wonderful as the first. Sean is a fantastic tour manager: excellent at organizing details and very personable with the group. I especially appreciate his knowledge of and passion for the history and culture of Spain. Read More...
*Amber Road Tours' Spain trips are now exclusively operated by Fernweh Travel and Tours.
These itineraries remain unchanged, preserving their original integrity and amazing experiences!
Our Custom Tours
We understand that everyone visits Spain for their own special reasons, and we’re thrilled to help you plan the Spanish trip of a lifetime!
Planning a trip on your own can be daunting – navigating online bookings, searching for reliable reviews, finding up-to-date information, and organizing authentic activities from scratch can seem impossible. Let us do the heavy lifting!
Authentic Experiences
We are involved in every step of the process. We search out and curate the best experiences for our guests we can find. We drive every road, sleep in every hotel, eat in every restaurant, meet every guide, visit every museum, and see every show to ensure you an authentic and unique trip.
Expert Team
A tour operator with 10+ years of experience in the tourism industry building strong relationships and special connections with our in country partners. When it comes to guides, we have vetted and personally met each one and we only hire locals, meaning our tour managers and guides are native to the area they are working in.
Small Groups
We want every itinerary to feel intimate and authentic for every guest who tours with us. We know that large groups can over power a place and alter the experience. We will always strive to keep our groups small at a price that is competitive. The maximum group size will never exceed 14 guests.
Travel Insurance & Consolidated Flights
We offer affordable comprehensive travel insurance packages built around you and your group. In today’s forever-changing world, protecting your vacation investment is important not only so you don’t lose money but also so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Our expert team also offers and organizes consolidated flights — cheap domestic and international plane tickets. Click the button below to find out more.
Spotlight on Spain
To say that Spain is enchanting would be an understatement.
Considered one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, Spain inherently boasts a multitude of breathtaking topography. The landscape changes are dramatic and one doesn’t have to travel far to witness these sharp contrasts. The rainy and lush green mountains in the North can quickly transform to the arid dry climate of Castilla La Mancha or the beautiful sandy beaches of Andalucia.
Perhaps it is the combination of the country’s scenic landscape complemented by its jaw dropping architecture that travelers find the most profound. A stunning canvas dotted with the brilliant jewels of Madrid’s Royal Palace, Segovia’s Roman aqueducts, Gaudi’s cathedral in Barcelona or Granada’s Moorish palace, the Alhambra. White villages jut out from the hillside and sparkle in the sun. Cathedrals soar in the skyline like north stars that can be seen in the distance along any highway or small town. Iconic windmills from Don Quixote’s stories line the hillsides just outside Toledo.
The country’s early establishment and colonization make it relatable to most any traveler. Spanish influence can be seen in many aspects of modern day civilization and most travelers can find a bit of Spain back at home. Spanish Royalty left it’s mark on the world early when Queen Isabella funded Columbus’s voyage to the new world and is responsible for so much of what we have come to know today.
Spanish Gastronomy is world class. Famous chefs like Jose Andes or Feran Andria may have put Spain on the map in the culinary world but it has long since been considered a mecca for food and wine lovers alike. Whether you are in a tapas bar or in a Michelin star restaurant your taste buds will not be disappointed. Spain takes great pride in the quality of even the most simple ingredients. The Spanish love to eat and drink and the long running joke that “there is a bar on every corner” rings true in most cities and towns across the country.
The Spanish are passionate, proud and patriotic. Nothing quite captures that emotion better than seeing a performace of the national dance, Flamenco or perhaps attending a futbol match to cheer on Spain’s national team, La Roja.
Family traditions run strong and there is still a focus on quality time with loved ones. “La comida” (the lunch at 2pm) is an important time to gather and be with family. The slowed down pace and siesta can still be found in most towns and cities.
Here the emphasis is on living in the present and enjoying the good things in life.
