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Paris and Madrid

Take your students to Paris and Madrid. Two cities, worlds apart. Step into the pages of a Parisian picture book with a local guide. Then board a flight to storied Madrid. Highlights include the Prado Museum, and works from Dalí and Picasso in the Reina Sofía Museum. Then El Escorial, Philip II's palace. Finally, magnificent Toledo, where you will tour an artisan's workshop.
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France, Spain

9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Château de Chenonceau
  • Plaza Mayor
  • El Escorial
  • Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Depart from North America
Flight to Paris

Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.

Day 2 : Arrive in Paris
Welcome to Paris!

Fly overnight to Paris. Begin exploring the bustling capital of France.

Seine River Cruise

Board a riverboat for an evening cruise through the heart of the City of Lights.

Day 3 : Paris
Explore Paris with a local guide

Step into the pages of a Parisian picture book with a local guide. Admire the Arc de Triomphe, the sweeping Champs-Élysées, and Les Invalides.

Visit the Louvre Museum

Tour the Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Add on: Eiffel Tower Visit

This evening, opt to enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower.

Day 4 : Paris
Add on: Loire Valley Excursion

This full-day optional excursion to the Loire Valley brings you to Chartres Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world. Next compare the contrasting styles of château Chenonceau and Amboise.

Day 5 : Paris and Madrid
Fly to Madrid

Then board a flight to Madrid.

Cover the Canvas France

LEAP Activity | Cover the Canvas

Live the artist life. Explore line, color, perspective, negative space and form, then paint a masterpiece inspired by the beauty of Paris.

Day 6 : Madrid
Explore Madrid with a local guide

Join a local guide on a tour through the Plaza Mayor, the Plaza Colón, and the royal palace. An impressive selection of Velazquez awaits you at the Prado Museum

Visit the Reina Sofía Museum

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

Day 7 : El Escorial
Visit El Escorial

Explore Philip II's palace at El Escorial, with its marble rooms including the Tomb of Kings.

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 8 : Toledo
Explore Toledo with a local guide

Discover a city as brilliant as the gold threads inlaid in its famous black jewelry. Tour an artisan's workshop for a first-hand view of how this damascene jewelry is created, and acquaint yourself with the swords that support a 1,000-year-old metalworking tradition. Visit a Gothic cathedral, the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, and the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes.

LEAP Zapateando

Seville Flamenco Dancer

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 9 : Return Home OR Extend your Stay
Flight to the US

Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. Or, opt to extend your stay.

Don Quixote Monument - Madrid, Spain

Extend your stay | Extra day in Madrid

Don’t leave Spain yet! Add an extra day to your itinerary, reserved for exploring Madrid and all this capital city has to offer.

Map of Paris and Madrid

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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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