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Madrid and Andalucia

Take your students to Madrid and Andalucia. Discover the real Spain in this culture-filled adventure! Start in Madrid’s historic plazas, and lose yourself in the Prado or Reina Sofia. Marvel at a fairytale castle in Segovia, and compare it to the Gothic cathedral, synagogue and monastery in medieval Toledo. Discover Moorish/Muslim influence in Seville and Granada. Let the sun-baked atmosphere of Andalucia give you the flavor of real Spain.
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Spain

9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Santa María la Real de La Almudena
  • Gran Vía
  • Puente de San Martín
  • Interior of the Mezquita de Córdoba
  • Alhambra

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Depart from North America
Enjoy your Overnight Flight to Spain.

Day 2 : ¡Bienvenidos a Madrid!
Arrive in Madrid

Begin exploring this vibrant and colorful city.

Day 3 : Madrid
Explore Madrid with a Local Guide

Join a local guide on a tour through the Plaza Mayor, the Plaza Colón, and a view of the Royal Palace. An impressive selection of Velazquez's paintings awaits you at the Prado Museum.

Reina Sofía Museum

Next see modern pieces by Dalí and Picasso in the Reina Sofía Museum.

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 : Segovia - El Escorial
Add on: Segovia & El Escorial

Picturesque views of a fairytale castle lure you inside Segovia's famous Alcázar on today's optional excursion. Visit the monstrous Roman aqueduct en route to El Escorial, Philip II's imposing palace.

Day 5 : Toledo
Explore Toledo with a Local Guide

The golden medieval city of Toledo is perched on the rugged bluffs of the Rio Tagus. A local guide shows you the Gothic cathedral, the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, and the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes.

Lunch is included instead of dinner today.

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 6 : Cordoba
Discover Cordoba with a Local Guide

Marvel at the 800 marble columns of the 1,200-year-old Mezquita. Continue with a guide to the statue of Jewish philosopher Maimonaides and the enchanting courtyards of the Jewish Quarter.

Continue to Seville

Day 7 : Seville
Discover Seville with a Local Guide

Discover the sights with a local guide: Plaza de España, Old Jewish Quarter (Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé), Casa de Pilatos visit, Seville Cathedral visit, Giralda Tower ascent, Columbus’ gravesite.

LEAP ¡Ay Flamenco!

Optional add-on.

Palacio del Flamenco in Barcelona

LEAP Activity | ¡Ay Flamenco!

Clap! Stomp your feet—now flamenco! Professional dancers teach you the history, rhythms, and moves of the dance that holds a special place in Spanish culture. Later, sit back and admire the pros in a show.

Day 8 : Granada
Discover Granada with a Local Guide

Explore the last Moorish city to fall to the Christian Reconquista - Granada. Note the impressive Islamic architecture en route to the massive Alhambra fortress-palace and enjoy the soul-soothing fountains of the Generalife Gardens with a local guide.

Continue to the Costa del Sol.

Day 9 : Return Home OR Extend Your Trip
Head Home

Board your flight home or extend your travels with an additional day on the Costa del Sol.

Extend your stay | Extra day on Costa del Sol

Spend your last day on tour exploring the “Coast of the Sun,” or sun bathing on the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean.

Costa del Sol
Map of Madrid and Andalucia

Have questions? We have answers.

    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.

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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