Travel with your students to Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona. Arrive in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and tour the city, including the Alfama district, with a local guide. En route to Madrid, stop in Mérida to see the best preserved Roman ruins in Spain. In Madrid, visit the Plaza Mayor, Plaza de España, Plaza Colón, and more. Travel on to Toledo for a guided tour of the city, then make your way to vibrant Barcelona.
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Portugal, Spain
9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Belém Tower
Teatro Romano de Mérida
Alfama
Gran Vía
Sagrada Familia
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from United States
Enjoy your overnight flight to Portugal
Day 2 :
Welcome to Portugal
Arrive in Lisbon
Begin exploring the capital of Portugal.
Day 3 :
Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Experience Lisbon's pastel facades, black-and-white mosaic sidewalks, and medieval alleys with a local guide. Stroll through the Alfama district, the oldest section of Lisbon; visit the Castelo de Sao Jorge; see the Church of Jerónimos with the tomb of Vasco de Gama and the Monument of Discoveries. Stop for a picture in front of the Torre de Belem, an impressive tower that once defended the city and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Add On: Cascais Excursion
Head out of Lisbon to the nearby coastal town of Cascais. Once a quaint fishing village, its beautiful beaches have made it a popular vacation spot.
Day 4 :
Merida-Madrid
Visit Mérida
En route to Madrid, stop in Mérida to marvel at the best-preserved Roman ruins in Spain.
Continue to Madrid
Journey to the Spanish capital and begin exploring.
LEAP Spirit of SpainAdd On: Casa Botín Dinner
Dine on delicious Spanish cuisine at the oldest restaurant in the world, and a favorite of Ernest Hemingway.
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 5 :
Madrid
Explore Madrid with a Local Guide
Explore the artistry and architecture of Madrid with a local guide. Sights include the Plaza Mayor, Plaza de España, Plaza Colón, and a view of the Royal Palace. Visit the renowned Prado and Reina Sofía museums.
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 6 :
Toledo
Guided Tour of Toledo
A local guide shows you Toledo, a city as brilliant as the gold threads inlaid in its famous black jewelry. Visit the city's sword factory, the Gothic cathedral, the 12th-century Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
LEAP Zapateando
Return to Madrid and tonight, dance with the pros to the Spanish guitar.
LEAP Activity | Zapateando
First, take part in the passionate Flamenco dance style and experience the connection between a dancer, musician, and singer. Then, watch while your instructors and accompanists show you how it’s done in a live performance.
Day 7 :
Madrid-Barcelona
Board High Speed Train to Barcelona
Journey from Madrid to Barcelona.
Explore Barcelona with Tour Director
Spend the evening discovering the capital of Catalonia.
Day 8 :
Barcelona
Discover Barcelona
Explore Spain's second-largest city. Wonder at Gaudí's Parc Güell, the Olympic Stadium, Gaudí's unfinished Sagrada Família and the historic Barri Gòtic. Later, stroll down the Passeig de Gracia to the Casa Milà. View the Gaudí exhibit inside before climbing onto the rooftop to see the famous giant chimneys that are said to represent witches or soldiers.
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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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