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Meet your tour director and check into your hotel. Then enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Prado Museum, home of works by Spain's great masters, including Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez, and El Greco. Next, tour the Plaza Colon, Plaza de España, and Royal Palace. End the day touring the Reina Sofia Museum. 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. Certainly the most famous piece in the museum is Picasso’s Guernica, but in addition to this wonderful masterpiece, you’ll also find a vast library, archive, bookstore and restaurant.
Travel to Seville via Córdoba and visit the Mezquita on a guided sightseeing tour with whisper headsets. Then take a guided sightseeing tour of Cordoba. 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.
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Plaza de España, Old Jewish Quarter (Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé), Casa de Pilatos visit, Seville Cathedral visit, Giralda Tower ascent, Columbus’ gravesite.
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.
Nationalist? Republican? Argue ideology in a revolutionary role-play that delves into the causes of the Spanish Civil War!
Journey to Morocco for a taste of Arab culture! Discover the rich history of Tangier as you travel down ancient streets to take in the sights of the Grand Socco, once a busy marketplace; the Kasbah, which houses the former sultan's palace, now a museum; and the Medina - the old city of Tangier.
See 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.
Class is in session. And, by that, of course we mean the endless lessons that travel brings. So, no matter if you’re out trotting the globe or at home planning your next trip, adventure is never far! These must-read blog posts open a world of learning through inspirational travel stories, destination spotlights, classroom resources, and other buzzworthy news.
WorldStrides Perspectives programs believes the real world offers a classroom like no other. Educational travel inspires those moments when the light bulb goes on. Students’ minds race beyond their ...
Dr. David Schwarzkopf is an Associate Professor of Accountancy at Bentley University. Dr. Schwarzkopf received his undergraduate degree in German from Harvard, an MPA focused on business and governm...
Post contributed by Yinka Graves I started flamenco as a hobby at University. Little did I know that it would take over my life and I would literally find myself “Zapateando por la vida.” Zapatear...
