Tailor-made deluxe trips for groups or individuals

Valesa Cultural Services – Spain & Portugal has been owned and operated by Americans for the past 55 years. Our background and long experience are your guarantee that we understand and meet the expectations of the most demanding clients.

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Why Valesa Cultural?

We are dedicated to creating unique and fulfilling trips for each client including the best products and services that we personally inspect. Whether individuals or groups, we work collaboratively throughout our tailoring process to personalize each experience down to the last detail. Excellence in our service is our priority and so we proudly offer:

  • The best and most experienced bicultural and bilingual team dedicated to American advisors
  • Local coordinators on the ground in every major city, island, and country
  • American work ethic, methodology, and communication style for a seamless process

Meet the owner…

Marcy Forman, General Manager and Co-Owner, is an accomplished travel professional with 40 years experience. Marcy holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and Spanish Culture Studies from Southern Methodist University in Madrid.

Marcy Foreman Owner
MARCY FORMAN

General Manager / Co-Owner

Where we operate

At Valesa, we not only understand clients individualized needs, but we are experts on the destinations we service as well. As passionate, bicultural professionals, we provide cultural experiences in:

  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • France
  • Morocco

Once we know all about you and what you’re seeking, we’ll craft the trip that best suits your interests, preferences, and tastes.

Where To Go

Regional Highlights

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Special Interest Trips

Wine

Spanish wines are exciting for their different regional varieties and Portugal is renowned for its Port wines and excellent table wines. We arrange private wine tours in both countries, including tastings with experts and visits to private wine cellars for groups.

Valesa´s Travel Blog

Valesa FAM Trip – Morocco  

At the end of September, we hosted a wonderful LUXURY FAM trip to Morocco for a special group of Travel Experts advisors. We explored the bustling city of Marrakech with all its historical wonders, unique architecture, cuisine and enchanting atmosphere. The UNESCO listed Medina (old town) was a lively place and we bought some beautiful…

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Pumpkin Delights: Traditional Spanish Recipes

Pumpkins are the symbol of fall here and in the US. From Halloween through Thanksgiving, these large vegetables from the squash family take on many forms, from jack-o-lanterns in the US to soups and even lattes in both countries. Pumpkins have been cultivated and consumed for centuries. Spain is one of the top producers of…

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Ribera del Duero Wine Experiences

Ribera del Duero is one of the most recognized of all Spanish wine regions. Located just 2 hours north of Madrid, this area contains a number of exceptional wineries, rolling hills and historic castles. Most of the vineyards occupy both sides of the Duero River, where the soil, altitude, and sharp temperature changes create the…

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