Take your students on an educational travel program to Spain! Immerse yourself in the cultures that make Spain so rich and diverse! Discover the best of art in Madrid, from Picasso at the Reina Sofia to Valazquez at the Prado. Marvel at Spain’s iconic architecture, from the Alhambra in Granada to Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Take in the medieval, Moorish, and Gothic influences in this comprehensive journey through sun-baked Spain the Grand Tour.
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Spain
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Gran Vía
Toledo Skyline
Alhambra
Plaza de España
Mezquita de Córdoba
Sagrada Familia
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Enjoy your Overnight Flight to Madrid.
Day 2 :
Welcome to Spain!
Arrive in Madrid.
Begin exploring this vibrant capital city of Spain.
Day 3 :
Madrid
Explore Madrid with a Local Guide
Join a local guide on a tour through the Plaza de España, 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 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 :
Toledo - Granada
Explore Toledo with a Local Guide
City sightseeing in Spain's medieval capital of Toledo brings you experiences as brilliant as the gold threads inlaid in its famous black jewelry. Admire the interiors of the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes and the Gothic cathedral.
LEAP El Caudillo's ConquestContinue to Granada
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 5 :
Granada - Seville
Discover Granada with a Local Guide
Explore the last Moorish city to fall to the Christian Reconquista-Granada. Explore the massive Alhambra fortress-palace and the Generalife Gardens with a local guide.
LEAP ¡Ay Flamenco!
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 6 :
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 Matador for a day
Optional add-on.
LEAP Activity | Matador for a Day
What does it take to be a Matador? Find out! Perform bullfighting customs, wear a red cape and master basic skills as you explore the roots of the matador tradition. Then, enter the ring for a mock bullfight. Ole!
Day 7 :
Cordoba - Barcelona
Explore Cordoba with a Local Guide
Marvel at the 800 marble columns of the 1,200-year-old Mezquita. Savor the aroma of flower-accented Jewish quarter courtyards in Córdoba with a local guide.
Board the AVE to Barcelona
Day 8 :
Barcelona
Discover Barcelona with a Local Guide
The dark Gothic corners and bright flower-lined streets of Barcelona are yours to explore with a local guide. Sightseeing includes Gaudí's unfinished Sagrada Família cathedral and the Olympic Stadium.
Stroll Through the Historic Barri GòticVisit Gaudí's Casa Milà and Park Güell.
Day 9 :
Barcelona
Add on: Dali Museum in Figueres
Opt to visit Figueres, Salvador Dalí's hometown, and the Dalí Museum, which presents a multimedia approach to his life and Surrealist art.
LEAP Spirit of Spain
LEAP Activity | Spirit of Spain
Immerse yourself in the art that defines the passion of Spain. Explore the meaning and compare the techniques of artists from El Greco to Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. Enrich your knowledge of art history as you debate how these and other artists defined and shaped Spanish culture.
Day 10 :
Return Home OR Extend Your Trip
Depart from Spain
Board your flight home or extend your travels with a two-night extension to 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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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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