Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

C. San José, 2, 2b, 11403, Jerez de la Frontera

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C. San José, 2, 2b
11403, Jerez de la Frontera
hola@genuineandalusia.com
+34655232132

Horario de apertura

  • Domingo: 9h-18h
  • Lunes: 9h-18h
  • Martes: 9h-18h
  • Miércoles: 9h-18h
  • Jueves: 9h-18h
  • Viernes: 9h-18h
  • Sábado: 9h-18h

Genuine Andalusia is a boutique travel agency specialized in bespoke private trips to Southern Spain and beyond for very small groups. The three main pillars of our trips are culture & heritage, food & wine and outdoors & nature and the three concepts describing our services best are comfort, beauty and authenticity. Our trips are a combination of selected tours and experiences with personal local hosts, private transportation services in modern and comfortable vehicles with personal drivers and accommodation in hand-picked hotels. To find out more, don't hesitate to talk to us. We'll be delighted to hear from you!

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Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist: Opiniones

5/5 (24 Opiniones)
George Manning 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: Bonnie and I couldn’t be happier! Ivan designed a two-week trip in Spain I couldn’t have imagined. We spent several nights in Madrid, San Sebastian and Barcelona with day trips to surrounding towns. Every day was a new adventure in castles, cathedrals, art, architecture and cuisine. Without exception, each guide was wonderful. All were knowledgeable, personable and fun. Their differing personalities added to the fun. Thank you Julio, Enrique, Javier, Rosalia, Susana, Juan, Noemi, and Nestor! Our experience wouldn’t have been the same without you, one and all. And a big shout out to our drivers! They got us where we wanted to go in comfort. Our itinerary was busy and we were happy to rest in the Mercedes vehicle. The Prado was amazing. We knew about Goya, El Greco and others, but not much at all about any of them. Their works were marvelous to see in person. Goya especially. The same evening we attended a flamenco show and were introduced to several tapas bars. The cathedral in Toledo is stunning and a photographer’s delight. In Segovia we overcame our fear of embarrassment and ordered lunch on our own in a tapas bar. Good food and nice people. The Guggenheim in Bilbao is the exact opposite of old Spain, Walking through one of the huge modern installations made me dizzy, literally. We joined our daughter and her boyfriend in San Sebastian for a tour of the city and more tapas and pintxos. Never having liked anchovies, I discovered they are really delicious in San Sebastian. Visiting Basque country I purchased a nice sweater in San Jean de Luz. Bonnie shopped throughout the trip. While in Barcelona our hotel had a rooftop view of a Gaudi-designed building. Everyone recognizes the Sagrada Familia exterior, but the inside is magnificent and moving too. We visited the Dali museum in Figueres. Dali is much more than limp clocks. His work in other styles surprised us. Our last day we visited the Monastery of Montserrat. It was reached by a short ride in a cable car. The views are spectacular. We toured the basilica and the room where the Black Madonna is kept. To get there we had to navigate narrow hallways and stairs. We flew home the next day. It was a real WOW trip!

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so very much indeed George and Bonnie for taking the time to review your trip with us. We are very happy that you enjoyed your trip through the Northern half of Spain. Thank you for being such kind, generous, motivated and enthusiastic guests throughout the trip. We hope to welcome you again in Spain to maybe show you the Southern half next! :-) Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Christy Noel 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: I am grateful to have discovered Genuine Andalusia! Their manager, Ivan, interviewed me by Zoom and designed a thoughtful 15-day trip through the history and culture of southern Spain, which included flamenco performances, sherry tastings, tapas tours, coastal and mountainous hiking and biking--all to a backdrop of stunning landscapes and historical architecture. I made real connections with the people and places I encountered--in Granada, Ronda, Jerez, Cadiz, Seville, and Segovia--and this was invaluable to me as a solo traveler. The personal guides meeting me at each destination were professional, knowledgeable, and gracious, and they brought Andalusia to life by answering my endless questions and sharing memories and family stories that gave me an authentic glimpse into their lives in this part of the world. The staff of Genuine Andalusia provided meticulous planning, constant support throughout my trip (for when I missed a connecting train, needed an extra admission ticket at the last minute, or took a minor spill from my bike) and personal follow-up that made my trip memorable and meaningful. Highly recommend!

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so very much indeed from all of us at Genuine Andalusia for your review and for being such a fantastic guest to all of us all the way!. Thank you also for your interest in learning about our history, architecture, gastronomy, wines, nature and us! It was a real delight for all of us to be your hosts in our homeland and to share what life is this part of the world is about. We hope all the memories of this trip will accompany you for a very long time because you will certainly be remembered in Spain for a long time as a truly inspirational individual to all us! Warmest regards from the team of Genuine Andalusia

Laurie Richter 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: In late April after our boat trip on the Sea Cloud Spirit, we did a 7-day tour of southern Spain that was put together by Ivan Ricoy. Ivan is definitely in my top five of travel planners I have ever worked with and there are several reasons I say that: —He put together a masterful itinerary that had us always stopping in one city or village for a day exploration on the way to our next location, so we saw twice as much as our amount of time suggested without getting tired out. —He hand picked our tour guides and each one was well informed and had the kind of personality we jelled with. I found myself hugging them goodbye at the end of the day instead of a handshake—there is nothing quite like a talented and personable private guide. —He checked in with us by email literally every day—just to confirm that all went well and to let us know who our guides and drivers would be the next day. —Every arrangement was flawless. Every driver was there on time—every guide as well. All gracious and well informed about our itinerary. —Our itinerary had some really fun things including our WOW Moment in Granada—there is an area where people have carved homes and businesses out of caves and Ivan sent us to Pablo (Spanish) and Hedvik (Norwegian)—a married couple who are bringing back the art of metal tintype photography. In their cave, we had a portrait sitting, and as we were waiting for it to age in chemicals, we went with them and our guide to a bar close by which was fascinating as well. A few hours later, we had made some lovely friends and have a terrific portrait to show for it. One of our other favorite moments was in the small village of Benelauria. We had hiked a few miles to get to this village of about 400 and the star was Pepe, a chef and winemaker with a small restaurant and winery who prepared lunch for us that went on for two hours. He was such a fun character in this tiny village we never would have seen otherwise. I truly give 5 stars out of 5 to Ivan. It was all flawless but I also know that if we had a problem, he would have resolved it pronto.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so very much indeed for taking the time to write this detailed review! We are so pleased to know that you had a good trip, that you connected so well with your hosts and that you enjoyed yourselves in our homeland! This truly fills us all with joy. Thank you also for being appreciative of the planning, coordination and creativity effort that goes with each trip. This says a lot of good things about you and we are very grateful ourselves to have had the opportunity to work for you on this trip. We look forward to having you back in this part of the world to keep sharing more of homeland with you! Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Sally Bell 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: Our group (3 couples) had an incredible 19 day trip to Spain - all of it planned perfectly and expertly by Ivan Ricoy of Genuine Andalusia. After our initial face time meeting, Ivan put a sensational itinerary together which catered to our interests in culture, history, architecture and food. Through his knowledge, dedication and carefully cultivated contacts and friends throughout Spain, every detail was handled. All of our drivers were prompt, courteous & efficient. Every single one of our guides were bright, friendly, well-versed and quick-witted. We enjoyed getting to know them & came away from each tour or experience with increased knowledge of the history and culture of Spain. In addition to city walking tours and seeing the historic sights in Seville, Cordoba, Cadiz, Ronda, Vejer de la Frontera, Granada, Nerja, Frigiliana, Barcelona, Toledo & Madrid, we hiked in the natural park of the straits of Gibraltar, the valley of the Genal River visiting Benadalid & Benalauria, and in the nature reserve of el Torcal de Antequera along with a visit to the dolmens. Our favorite days were when we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves into the lives of farmers of brave bulls, Spanish horses, and tropical fruits - along with owners of vineyards and family owned restaurants. We enjoyed delicious home-cooked meals, wonderful sherry and wine, and had our “best days” learning about their lives and their work. Ivan was in contact with us daily - making sure we enjoyed our day & the hotel in which we were staying, as well as providing details for the following day He and his office staff handled every question promptly. We loved visiting Spain. Not only is it a beautiful country with so much history and tradition, the people are welcoming and kind. This was one of those trips you hope to experience when you travel. And thanks to Ivan, his team and all the wonderful people we met along the way, our trip far exceeded our dreams!

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so very much indeed Sally for reviewing your bespoke Spring trip to Spain with Genuine Andalusia. The pleasure was all of ours! Your curiosity, interest and motivation to learn about our homeland was remarkable from our very first conversation and there's nothing more enjoyable than curating a trip for travelers with that attitude! And the enjoyment continued along the trip with your fabulous outlook on life and on traveling, with your sense of humor, great group dynamics, friendship and respect. That's what was sensational to us!. Thank you for being our guests, for treating us all so well and for leaving such a positive and beautiful energy in this part of the world. You will be remembered and missed for a long time in Spain. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

JoEllen S 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: Thank you for suggesting Ivan for our trip to Andalusia. From our first conversation it was clear Ivan understood our needs and vision for this trip. Our hotels were well-located and comfortable and the drivers were prompt, kind, and excellent drivers. He matched us with guides who were able to make each city come alive. We were able to visit the highlights of Malaga, Granada/Alhambra, Seville, Jerez de Frontera, Cadiz, and Cordoba all in 5 days. And while it was an ambitious pace, we know we will return to the area to spend more time in some cities and visit others. Some of our highlights were our private Sherry tasting in Jerez de Frontera with the owner as he poured us tastings straight out of the barrel. A tapas tour of Sevilla trying snails on the first day of the season and other local delicacies paired with local beers and wine. Wandering the amazing gardens of Alhambra and Generlife. Learning about the cathedral built inside of one of the largest mosques in Cordoba and visiting an old synagogue where our guide shared an online virtual simulation her friend had created of what it might have looked like back in the day. Additionally, Ivan helped us secure some amazing dinner reservations. One of the most impressive aspects was each evening we received an email from Ivan inquiring about our day and providing us with information about the next day. Clearly, he cares deeply for his clients and wants them to share in his passion for Spain and specifically Andalusia.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so much for reviewing your bespoke trip to Spain with us and for your words of appreciation of the hard work, thoughtfulness, coordination and planning that goes behind every trip. This is very rewarding indeed and it says a lot of very good things about you! Thank you! Thank you also for being such lovely guests to all of us (guides, drivers, travel designers) throughout your trip. Working with you was delightful from the beginning until the end and we hope to have the pleasure to welcome you in our homeland again soon to maybe share other parts of it in the near future. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Melissa Pollack 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: My family had a wonderful 17-day trip to Spain planned by Genuine Andalusia. I expected that Ivan would be experienced and knowledgeable, but it is his true passion for his country and his genuine desire for all of his guests to have a wonderful experience that sets him apart. During the planning phase Ivan listened closely to my goals for the trip and provided a number of relevant activities that would suit us. Perhaps the most memorable experience we had was a hike between two mountain villages in the Genal Valley. We walked along a path used by local villagers to tend their vegetable gardens and olive groves and ended at the home of a charismatic local chef where we enjoyed a lunch that might have been the best meal on our trip. It was gorgeous scenery and we didn’t encounter a single other tourist. Another highlight was viewing Seville’s legendary Semana Santa processions from a private balcony. When rain caused delays we enjoyed drinking wine and practicing our Spanish with our gracious hosts. Ivan does much to ensure that trips run smoothly. On the couple of occasions where we hit inevitable hiccups Ivan had them fixed before I had time to worry about them. If you are considering a trip to Spain, and especially to Andalusia, you can’t go wrong with Ivan. I hope to have reason to use his services again soon.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you Melissa for taking the time to review your trip with us! It was an absolute pleasure to design and conduct this trip for you and your family and we are immensely happy to know that you had a memorable time in our homeland. Thank you also for your interest in learning about Spain, about its history, architecture, gastronomy, art, nature and people. We truly believe that learning about a different country and a different culture helps to generate understanding between different cultures and ultimately this contributes to making a better world, so thank you for your contribution to making this world a better place :-) Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Julie Heimark 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: Semana Santa in Andalusia My husband had been to Holy Week in Seville thirty years ago and wanted to share this unique experience; our 18 year old son's bucket list includes seeing the Barbary macaques of Gibraltar. With those directives, Ivan curated a fantastic trip for us with many special experiences. We spent three nights in Seville at the spectacular Alfonso XIII. Ivan was able to secure us a private balcony just across from City Hall to view the Santa Semana processions. It was incredible. We had the best views from the comfort of a gorgeous apartment with a guide (a penitent herself) to explain everything. It is difficult to fully convey the spectacle of tens of thousands of robed penitents, the enormous gilded and flower bedecked shoulder borne palanquins. We then spent two nights in Jerez at Hotel Maria Luisa (awesome hotel), with day trips to Cadiz and Gibraltar. Again, Ivan secured us incredible private experiences: a sherry tasting with a producer in his bodega and then lunch with local aristocracy. We were especially appreciative of all his arrangements for Gibraltar -- our driver walked us across the land border and handed us over to our local driver/guide. Gibraltar was most definitely only on our son's list, not ours, but it turned out to be the most fascinating day and would highly recommend. We finished the trip in Ronda, where we spent a day with a local winemaker in his tiny village. The weather on our last day in Ronda was frightful -- hail, lightening, torrential downpour -- which was the day we had a guided hike planned. Ivan was patient and reassuring and our guide immediately pivoted to what proved to be my husband's favorite experience. Thanks to Ivan, we feel that we made our our own personal procession through Andalusia this semana santa: from the epic and grandiose crowds of Sevilla with all the pomp and circumstance and ceremony to the smaller celebrations of Jerez and then culminating with the most intimate procession of children in Benalauria carrying the passos and making the stations of the cross. Ivan is one of the best travel specialists we have worked with, he was constantly checking in, all of the arrangements were top-notch. We look forward to returning to Spain with Ivan.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so very much indeed Julie for this detailed review! Thank you also for being such nice guests to all us all the way and for your interest in learning about us as a nation, about our history, architecture, art, nature, gastronomy, wine, traditions and most important (to us) people. We truly believe that this helps to generate understanding between different cultures and ultimately this contributes to making a better world. So thank you honestly for that from all of us! We can't be grateful enough for the opportunity to have been your hosts in our homeland! You have left a beautiful energy in this part of the world and you will be always remembered here.

Kathy Wright 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: Our three weeks in Andalusia were impeccably planned by Ivan. He developed a personalized trip, after talking with us and finding out our interests. We desired an in depth experience with the culture, landscape and history of Andalusia, where we had never been. Every town and city were wonderful, and the guides were all amazing in their backgrounds and knowledgable about their subjects, from archeology to art history to historic sites to the tapas bars. They were personable and willing to speak in depth on their tours and we enjoyed being with each of them. We started in Madrid for 4 days, experienced world class museums, amazing food, and a new culture. In the south, we experienced the local culture with olive oil producers, sherry wine, Iberian ham, wine growers. We went on absolutely lovely hikes and bike rides, in the green countryside, full of wildflowers and birdsong. Each evening, Ivan would check in with us by email to find out how our day went, and would accommodate any last minute requests for the next day. We felt that we had an intense and interesting trip to Spain, with so much more in depth understanding about the history and culture than we ever expected. On our way home, we were already talking about our return trip and where we wanted to to. We would absolutely use Ivan Ricoy of Genuine Andalusia to organize another trip for us. He created an amazing experience for us.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you very much indeed for taking the time to review your 3-week trip with us. Taking care of your request was an absolute delight from the early stages of trip planning until the last day. Thank you for your interest to learn about our homeland, for your attitude, motivation, curiosity and enthusiasm. As hosts, we love to tell our story and finding travelers willing to learn about our history, culture, gastronomy, wine, architecture, art and people is a perfect match for us. Thank you for being such great guests to all of us all the way. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia.

Cheryl 1 year ago

Experiencia fantástica: I came across Ivan after working with a honeymoon company that left me and my husband concerned we would not be able to put together our dream trip. I found Ivan through his blog and realized I have found someone who could help make our dream trip a reality. I cannot express to you how amazing our trip was. He set us up with amazing guides in several cities and also set up an amazing cooking experience with Amelia from Travel & Cuisine. Not only did he set up our activities, but he made sure we stayed at wonderful hotels and ate at the best restaurants. During our trip he checked in with us throughout, making sure everything went exactly how we hoped it would. I know when we go back to Spain we are doing our entire trip with him!

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you very much indeed Cheryl for your your review and for choosing us for such a special occasion as your honeymoon! We are honored to be a part of your honeymoon memories. We wish you a very happy life as a married couple and look forward to welcoming you in Spain in the future to share some other regions of our homeland with you. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Inma S. 2 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Iván es un encanto de persona, de verdad. No creo que vaya a encontrar un mejor profesional, de los pies a la cabeza.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

¡Muchísimas gracias por esta reseña! ¡Qué sorpresa bonita! Comentarios como este no se ven todos los días y son una inyección enorme de fuerza y motivación para seguir trabajando duro haciendo lo que más me gusta y que es ayudar a personas a descubrir Andalucía y España como nunca antes la habían vivido. Un abrazo muy fuerte y de veras, muy agradecido.

Kenneth Rempell 2 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: We traveled to Spain from 4/28/23 and returned home on 5/6/23. This was our first trip with Wendy so we didn’t know what to expect. Wendy hooked us up with Ivan, specializing in Southern Spain. Ivan was terrific, from the moment we met on a one-hour meet-and-greet Zoom call. Ivan listened to what our wishes were—to see cultural, historical, and architectural highlights as well as obscure places, enjoy nature, walk a lot, meander, and eat well. As a result of several subsequent correspondences, Ivan crafted a terrific itinerary that nailed our wishes. We ought say by way of an overall description, we have A LOT of energy and love packing a lot into a day, and also don’t mind covering a lot of territory staying in several hotels. (Packing cubes were a must; basically never unpacked and it was just fine.) We visited Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Figueres, Besalu, and Gerona. It sounds ambitious, but Ivan seamlessly arranged transportation, including drivers, high-speed train tickets, and an airline flight. All drivers arrived early. The guides were all just plain terrific. They were professional, knowledgeable, warm, responsive and easy to be with. All were exceptionally educated, with specialties ranging from history and architecture to landscaping and cuisine. All were raised in the city or town in which they offered tours. Just wonderful. Easy to be with. We had a terrific variety of experiences—from a sherry bar in Madrid, numerous extraordinary cathedrals and mosques, a flamenco show, tapas bars, Gaudi’s blend of nature and architecture, Dali’s whimsy, and finally, to a medieval village, to offer just some of what we saw. We loved every moment. We should also mention Ivan checked in with us each and every evening for feedback on the drivers, guides and experiences. We felt very taken care of. If you can’t tell by now, let us say straight out, we would unequivocally recommend Ivan as a trip planner. This trip was arranged by a WOW List candidate. Here’s what that means.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so very much indeed for taking the time to review your trip to Spain with us. It was our pleasure to plan this adventure for you and knowing that you enjoyed it fills us all with joy. Thank you also for your comments about the guides. We all make a great effort to be good ambassadors of Spain and knowing that we succeeded at that is the best reward ever. We really hope to see you back in Spain one day to share other regions of the country with you. Thank you again for being such fabulous guests all the way to all of us. Warmest regards

Marc Briere 2 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: We recently came back from a trip to the Basque Country organized by Ivan. It was our second trip with Genuine Andalusia and it was again perfect from day one. Ivan built a fantastic itinerary corresponding exactly to our interests and wishes. The execution was flawless and helped us discover a beautiful part of Spain. Ivan went above and beyond by visiting himself all the sites and hotels that we were going to patron and also meeting with all the local guides that were hired. That speaks to his professionalism and integrity. He also stayed in touch every day during the trip to ensure that everything was to our satisfaction. We would highly recommend him for any future travels.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so very much indeed for choosing us for this second trip to Spain, this time to the northern half of the country. It was an honor for us to get this request and even though we know the North of Spain well, it was also a pleasure for us to take a dedicated inspection trip to the area to plan your trip. Few things are as rewarding for a travel advisor as having repeat guests, so we are immensely grateful to you to have chosen us again for this. Thank you also for being such fabulous guests to all of us all the way. Spain (North and South) will remember you for a very long time. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Nina Mosier 2 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: If you want to visit Andalusia, you need to contact Ivan with Genuine Andalusia! I just got back from the most superbly planned trip with my husband. From my initial Zoom call with Ivan, he worked tirelessly to plan a fully customized10 day trip integrating our interest in becoming immersed in the culture along with outdoor activities and still have time for ourselves. We stayed in Seville, Granada and Cordoba and Ivan scheduled knowledgeable, friendly and professional tour guides in each city. We did day trips on travel days with private drivers to explore the some of the beautiful white villages throughout southern Spain. There's too much to mention in this review but the highlights were Alcazar and an incredible flamenco show at the Teatro Flamenco in Seville, a 36 k bike ride on a quiet path in the countryside, Alhambra in Granada and the Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba. Throughout the trip, Ivan was available and checking in to make sure things ran smoothly every step of the way. If it wasn't so hot, I'd say it was one of our very bet travel experiences! Big thank to Ivan and his whole team!

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you Nina for taking the time to review your experience with us! We are very glad to know that you enjoyed your personalized trip to Southern Spain as much as we enjoyed crafting it for you and your husband. Thank you also for being such great guests all the way and for coping with the heatwave you got during your travel dates so well. We hope the pool at the last 5* hotel in Córdoba that we booked for you was a nice relief! Thank you again for everything. We hope to see you again in Spain to maybe show you other parts of the country. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Marilyn Otis 2 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Ivan is truly a genuine person and his attention to detail is second to none. He put together a trip of a life time in Southern Spain that was beyond our expectation. We would highly recommend him to anyone. His reviews sold us and they were spot on! Loved everything about our trip.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you very much indeed Marilyn for your review and for your kind words! Crafting and conducting this trip for you was a real pleasure. We were all deeply touched by your motivation and interest to learn about our homeland and we can't be grateful enough to know that we succeeded at helping you immerse yourselves into our culture. Thank you for being such amazing and enthusiastic guests. We hope to welcome you in Spain again to share with you other regions of the country. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

theresa mcmanigal 2 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Well, I just got off the phone with my 27 year old daughter who this moment landed in LAX from her travels through beautiful Europe for a month and the first thing she said? "Mom, the week with you in Spain was the best part of the whole trip." Why? Genuine Andalusia! After I somewhat arbitrarily chose Seville as the destination for my two daughters and me to travel this July, we discovered that July in Seville is very hot. We became a little concerned. The heat never bothered us for a minute and I give Ivan and his staff most of the credit. Beyond the heat, I give Ivan/Genuine Andalusia all the credit for one of our all-time favorite vacations! The personal touch begins with a zoom meeting with Ivan. Ivan is knowledgeable, professional, honest, caring, kind, and friendly. My excitement about the Andalusia region began during that zoom meeting because of Ivan's vast knowledge and passion for the places we wanted to visit! It was very important to Ivan that my girls and I had the perfect-to-us itinerary. Ivan provided drivers for us from and to the airport, to Cordoba, and to Cadiz. They were all very professional, and we felt safe and secure with them. Our guides, Manuel, Ángela, Lily, and Ivan, were all personable, extremely knowledgeable and interesting - and fun! They brought the locations to life for us. This area of the world is rich in history and culture and the people are lovely. We stayed first in Seville where Manuel graced us through the world heritage sites, led us to our fabulous chef Amelia for a cooking class, and then, another day, to local tapas and Flamenco. He educated and entertained us through the heat of beautiful Seville. We met Ángela, art historian extraordinaire, in Cordoba with its fascinating history, and tour through the Jewish quarter and incredible Great Mosque. My daughters are 27 and 25. History and tours are not my 27 year old's vibe and we fully expected her to do her own thing that day. She met Angela and we were ALL glued to her side listening with fascination as she brought the characters of history to "present day" life in her stories. Ivan met us in Jerez and introduced us to Jaime and his family's sherry business. We knew virtually nothing about sherry but now genuinely understand and enjoy it. Ivan knows so much about all of Spain and has a great love for travel and people so he was the catalyst for us falling in love with this region. From there we went to the lovely coastal city of Cádiz where we met Lily. Lily is a well-versed and worldly local who is as loved by the locals as her love is for Cádiz and it's very deep and rich history. This is the first trip in a very long time that I was sad to leave and most definitely plan to return. It is a lovely area on its own, but to truly understand the history, culture, foods, lifestyle, monuments etc from knowledgeable, friendly and passionate locals is the real game changer here. I will recommend Ivan and his crew to all my traveling friends, and I will only use him when I return to Spain – anywhere in Spain! WORTH EVERY DIME!

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Wow, thank you so very much indeed Theresa for your your words! What an honor for all of us to receive this wonderful review. We always make a big effort to have special people in our team as we believe that it's the people that make the difference. Specially when it's to do with learning about a culture through hosted experiences. We can't be grateful enough to have been your ambassadors during your trip to Southern Spain and now we can't wait to share other regions of our homeland with you. Thank you for you kindness, for your enthusiasm, for trusting us and for being such amazing guests to all of us all the way. We will always keep very sweet memories of our days touring our homeland with you. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Matt Pugh 2 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Great tour of the white villages! First of all, Ivan was extremely communicative and helpful in setting up just the right tour for us with the time we had available. On the day of the tour our driver and guide were waiting for us and ready to go. Lilly was a wonderful guide, personable and knowledgeable and in love with her homeland. We had such a fun and unique time exploring the villages. Felt like it was just us in the villages the whole time!

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you Matt for your review and for choosing us for your Cadiz shore excursion to the white villages! We are so glad that you enjoyed yourselves and that you noticed that we like to take our guests to lesser known areas of our homeland where they can get a feel for the villages without any crowds. That's always our goal! Thank you also for being such fabulous guests. We wish we could have shown you more of our country. Hopefully in a next trip! Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

Virginia Yee 2 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing week in the Basque country and an excursion to Biarritz France and St Jean de Luz. Ivan arranged superb guides and drivers. Juan, our guide in San Sebastián, was a chef and Susana in Bilbao was an art historian. Both are from their regions and steeped in knowledge and passion. That made all the difference to the tour. It was a bespoke experience which we will long cherish.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you very much indeed Virginia for choosing us for your tours through the Spanish and French Basque Country. It was a real pleasure to design and conduct them for you. It honestly fills us with joy to know that you will cherish the memories of this trip. That's what we always aim for so this is extremely rewarding. We hope to see you back one day to share other parts of our homeland with you. Warmest regards from all of us at Genuine Andalusia

GL 3 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Iván was referred by a renowned travel expert, award-winning travel author as the trusted travel specialist with exceptional knowledge and being a well-connected trip planner for the Andalusia region. Iván did not disappoint. He planned a 16-day exploration trip to the Andalusia region together with Barcelona and Madrid. With changing restrictions and guidelines, this trip came together quickly during uncertain times and he made many adjustments and planned the itinerary based on our preferences while providing invaluable suggestions and alternatives. He also had to work around two consecutive Spanish and community holidays to ensure that we were able to cover the major sights. The focus of the trip was the Andalusia area due to the season and trip length. The entire trip was fully guided with luxurious private transfers and accommodations — we experienced wonderful guides who provided us with curated experiences at the museums, palaces and parks while also enriching us with different knowledge and perspective. We were fortunate to have him guide us in Seville and Jerez. Throughout the entire trip as we traversed through Spain, he would check-in consistently for feedback and make any recommendations and adjustments where necessary. He arranged for many one of a kind and intimate engagements with boutique traditional family-owned artisans from Jamón Ibérico producers, flamenco dancing to female-owned bull farm. Of course, no tour is completed without delicious cuisine - and Iván delivered for us there too. Reservations were done at 7 Michelin-starred restaurants as well as local restaurants, the gastronomy blew us away. We had absolutely no bad meals and enjoyed great weather the entire trip. Iván was able to curate and plan a private luxurious trip showcasing Andalusia’s tradition, diverse culture from different Moorish, Christian and Jewish influences that persists in its architecture, art, food and people. He truly cares that you have a genuine, amazing, and memorable trip - you cannot go wrong with Genuine Andalusia and Iván.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you very much indeed Grace for taking the time to review your trip with Genuine Andalusia and for such a detailed review! Thank you so much also for showing so much interest for our history, architecture, art, traditions, gastronomy, lifestyle and culture throughout the trip. We all are very grateful for this and also for your kindness and generosity. Spain will always remember you and will welcome you with open arms if you decide to come back to explore other parts of the country in the future. Warmest regards from all the team of Genuine Andalusia.

Rosa López Berbel 4 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Este verano fuimos un grupo de amigos a una visita organizada por Genuine Andalusia a una viña en Jerez de la Frontera. De las mejores experiencias que he tenido en torno al mundo del vino y sin duda la más autentica, porque cuando se pone corazón en las cosas, se nota, y no puede haber más entrega que la de Domingo con su Viña y la de Iván acercándonos a descubrir su mundo. Acompañados de un precioso atardecer, paseamos por la viña de Domingo mientras nos explicaba con detalle todo lo que rodea a la tierra de Jerez y sus vinos, profundizando en todos los procesos antes de que la uva llegue a la bodega, muchas veces tan desconocidos. Y eso es lo que hizo la experiencia maravillosa, poder ver, respirar, palpar un situ, dónde empieza todo. Para finalizar una cata recorriendo todos los vinos de Jerez, los gordos y los finos, todos elaborados por Domingo y maridandolos a la perfección con todas sus explicaciones. En definitiva, una experiencia única y muy recomendable que ningún amante del vino se debería perder.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

¡Un millón de gracias Rosa por tomar el tiempo de escribir esta reseña tan bonita! ¡Qué ilusión que te gustara la experiencia y que te haya quedado un recuerdo bonito en este verano tan extraño! A mí me encanta la campiña de Jerez y compartirla con vosotras fue muy especial. Me alegra un montón que ahora conozcáis un poquito más de la historia de nuestra ciudad y sus campos a través de sus viñas y sus vinos. Un abrazo enorme y muchísimas gracias nuevamente.

Francisco José Montabes Calleja 5 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: He veraneado en el Puerto de Santa María durante años y no conocía Cádiz, y gracias a Genuine Andalusia no me arrepiento de haber tardado tanto en conocerlo. La visita fue magnífica, divertida, interesante, estuvimos tan agusto como con un amigo. Nos enamoramos de la ciudad gracias a el dinamismo de Iván, su pasión y la naturalidad con la que nos adentró en la historia, el arte y la gastronomía de "La Tacita de Plata". No tenemos otra cosa que agradecer infinitamente el tiempo que pasamos con él y lo que disfrutamos. ¡Gracias!

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

¡Muchísimas gracias a tí Paco! Me alegra de verdad muchísimo que disfrutaras la visita. La provincia de Cádiz tiene muchísimo que ofrecer así que la próxima vez que vengas por aquí te esperan muchas más sorpresas. Un abrazo muy fuerte.

Juan Luis Miranda 5 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: La pasada semana hicimos con Genuine Andalusia una visita a las raíces de Jerez: la viña y el vino. Ivan nos preparó un tour precioso, visitando una pequeña viña familiar donde vimos, aprendimos, degustamos y sentimos el arte de hacer el vino de Jerez. Paseamos por la viña al atardecer, caminando entre preciosos viñedos antiguos y albariza seca, mientas el poniente suave acompañaba al atardecer, una tarde preciosa. Siempre es interesante aprender cosas nuevas, pero cuando te las enseñan alguien que siente, quiere y respeta tanto un oficio se convierte en una experiencia realmente enriquecedora. Domingo, el paisano de la viña que allí mismo hace sus propios vinos, es un romántico del buen vino, e Ivan un anfitrión estupendo que nos supo explicar y transmitir con todo detalle, no ya las características de todos los vinos de jerez, sino la cultura que hay detrás de ellos, el gran trabajo que hacen los mayetos y lo bonito de estos pequeños productores que pasan de vender la uva a hacer su vino con un cariño y una pasión que solo puedes entender si te la cuentan. Fino, amontillado, palo cortao, oloroso (que bueno estaba!), una increíble degustación que te hará descubrir que no todos los vinos saben igual. Matices y sabores que cuando te lo explican con tanta pasión te enamoran. Una experiencia increíble y realmente recomendable.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Muchísimas gracias JuanLu por tomar el tiempo de dejar una reseña tan bonita. Lo cierto es que con un grupo tan entusiasta y tan interesado como vosotros fue normal que se creara una química tan interactiva y un ambiente tan bonito. Nos dió mucha alegría a Domingo a mí compartir historias, conocimientos y vinos del suroeste andaluz con personas de la tierra que desean conocerla más en profundidad para disfrutar aún más de la suerte de vivir aquí. Un abrazo muy fuerte.

ana dominguez 6 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Muy amables y eficaz barato comparando otros

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

¡Gracias por tu reseña Ana!

Kaci Sewell 6 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot praise Ivan enough for the tours he designs and the experiences he creates that remain with you for life. Immediately book a tour with Ivan if you are in Andalusia. My mother and I started a 5 week tour of Spain in Seville. She wanted to see the White Villages of Spain so I found Genuine Andalusia to be the best match for the experience she wanted. I also found Ivan's correspondence thorough and helpful in making my decision. We proceeded to fall in love with Ivan's Spain! We took a day tour and visited these beautiful villages with their own unique history, experienced sherry for the first time, had the most amazing local lunch, all with a guide (Ivan) who knows the history, food and culture of his homeland through and through. Ivan made such an impression we booked 2 more tours with him during our stay in Seville. When my best friend joined us, we said, "Wait until you meet, Ivan!" On day tour #2, he took the three of us to a biodynamic, organic winery for tasting in Ronda then a delicious lunch in the main village. He also made an impromptu stop to sunflower fields and fortress ruins. On day tour #3, we learned about the rich history of sherry. We went to the heart of sherry making, Jerez, where we strolled the farmers market, ate churros and headed to a bodega to sample a range of sherry, from dry to sweet, straight from the barrel. The day and tour culminated with a walk and lesson among sherry vineyards and a mind blowing, massive, home cooked lunch prepared by the sherry makers. We ended our time together with a sherry cocktail on the porch, overlooking the vines. We were heading to Portugal the next day so they packed up much of the food for our road trip. Off we went with bottles of wine, sherry, olive oil, vermouth and home cooked Spanish cuisine. It was bliss and one of my best European experiences. I can't encourage travelers enough to contact Ivan and let him lead the way. I'm already planning my return to Andalusia and Ivan. Thank you always, Ivan. I wish I could rate you higher and promote you stronger.

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

Thank you so very much indeed Kaci for your lovely review! It has brought back beautiful memories of the days I was very lucky to spend with you as your personal local host in Andalusia. This little corner of the world will always remember your kindness, your amazing outlook on traveling, your thankfulness, your enthusiasm and your very adventurous palates. Warmest regards from Southern Spain

Eduardo Robles Gamito 8 years ago

Experiencia fantástica: Servicio de primera para clientes que quieran conocer de primera mano lo genuino de Andalucia

Genuine Andalusia | Spain Trip Planner | Travel Agent Specialist

¡Muchísimas gracias Edu por tu apoyo siempre!

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