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Castilla to Barcelona

Take your students around Spain on our Castilla to Barcelona tour. Begin in Madrid and explore the city with a local guide. Then, it's off to Segovia for a visit to El Escorial. Take a guided tour of Salamanca with stops in Burgos, Bilbao, and Pamplona before wrapping your tour in Barcelona.
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Spain

10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • San Sebastian Harbor
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Alcázar of Segovia
  • Salamanca Cathedra
  • Parc Güell
  • Burgos Cathedral

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Depart from United States
Enjoy over night flight to Spain

Day 2 : Welcome to Spain!
Arrive in Madrid

Begin to explore this lively and historic capital city.

Day 3 : Madrid
Tour Madrid with a Local Guide

Join a local guide for a view of the Royal Palace and Don Quixote's statue in the Plaza de España, then visit the Plaza Colón. Visit the Museo del Prado, home of works by Spain's great masters, including Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez, and El Greco.

Reina Sofia Museum visit

Officially recognized as Spain’s National Museum of 20th Century Art, The Sofia—as it is more commonly known—is home to an impressive collection from Spain’s two greatest 20th century masters. Hosting works of both Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, it’s no wonder that The Sofia has risen to such a prominent place in the world of art.

LEAP Cocina Española

LEAP Cocina Espanola - Spain

LEAP Activity | Cocina Española

Create some of Spain’s most popular and iconic dishes and discover firsthand what makes these dishes enduring classics of Spanish cuisine.

Day 4 : El Escorial-Segovia
Visit El Escorial

Venture into El Escorial, Philip II's imposing palace.

Journey to Segovia

See a Roman aqueduct constructed from 20,000 blocks of granite, and the Alcázar.

Continue to Salamanca

Day 5 : Salamanca
Guided Tour of Salamanca

Follow a local guide through this sunny university city. Sights include the Plaza Mayor, the aptly named Casa de las Conchas, Spain's oldest university, the new cathedral, and the frescoes of the attached old cathedral.

Day 6 : Burgos
Discover Burgos

En route to San Sebastian, visit the cathedral of Burgos, which looms above the gray stone buildings and tranquil riverbanks.

LEAP El Caudillo's Conquest

Valley of the Fallen

LEAP Activity | Spanish Civil War

Nationalist? Republican? Argue ideology in a revolutionary role-play that delves into the causes of the Spanish Civil War!

Day 7 : Bilbao
Add On: Bilboa

Visit Bilbao, the largest city in Basque country, to explore contemporary art in the Guggenheim Museum.

Day 8 : Pamplona
Explore Pamplona

On your way to the Olympic city of Barcelona, take a run through Pamplona, the town that hosts the "Running of the Bulls."

Day 9 : Barcelona
Tour Barcelona with a Local Guide

Wonder at Gaudí's unfinished Sagrada Família, admire the Olympic Stadium, then visit the historic Barri Gòtic.

Casa Milà (La Pedrera) visit

This magnificent building is the epitome of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical style. See how he uses twisted pillars, curved archways, and warped metal balconies to create a totally unique design all his own.

Day 10 : Return Home OR Extend Your Stay
Depart from Spain

Board a flight home or extend your stay with two nights in Palma.

Extend your stay | Visit Palma

Opt for two nights in Palma. Board a morning flight to the island of Majorca. City sightseeing with a local guide brings you to the Old Town, Gothic Cathedral, and Bellver Castle. The next day, you are free to relax on one of the gorgeous pristine beaches of Palma.

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    Do you offer 24-hour emergency support?

    Yes. The safety and security of our traveling teachers and students is our top priority, and one measure we take to ensure this safety, and support, is through Tour Central. Tour Central is staffed by WorldStrides employees and is available 24/7 for all traveling groups. Tour Central is there to assist you with any questions or problems that may arise—no matter how big or how small. The staff is specially trained to monitor events domestically and around the world, and has dozens of contingency plans in place to help us jump into action when necessary. The Tour Central number for your group is printed on the WorldStrides name badges that are given to all our travelers for easy access should you need it. This is just one of the many measures that we take to ensure that your trip really is the experience of a lifetime.

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Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program

Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.

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