Spain: Land of Many Cultures
Millennia of cultivation finds synagogues, mosques and cathedrals sitting side by side.
In a country composed of 17 autonomous states, five official languages and three distinct religions, there is a lot happening that isn’t as simple as just “Spanish.” Dive into this unexpected melting pot, where a history of international influence has formed a land of many cultures.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas, a pedestrian mall where you’ll find endless entertainment, restaurants, markets, monuments and shopping
Enjoy dinner in Barcelona
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s masterpiece cathedral that is over 130 years in the making
- From the top of Montjuïc, enjoy panoramic views of the harbor below
- Gothic Quarter, a memory of the Roman Empire, now lined with shops and restaurants
- Barcelona Cathedral, a Gothic Revival church known for its gargoyles and other mythical animals
Visit Park Güell, a vast public park designed by Antoni Gaudí that features colorful mosaics and remarkable architecture
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Day 4: Barcelona • Valencia
Spend a half day exploring Barcelona on your own
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Day 5: Valencia • Granada
Take a walking tour of Valencia
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Day 6: Granada • Costa del Sol
Tour Granada with an expert local guide and take in its laid-back atmosphere, Moorish architecture, and the history and culture of this unique city
Visit the Alhambra, Granada’s crowning jewel widely recognized as the world’s premier example of Moorish architecture, and built as an all-in-one alcazaba (fortress), alcazar (palace) and small medina (city)
Enjoy dinner in Costa del Sol
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Add this in-depth excursion:
Córdoba
Take an excursion to the city of Córdoba, located in Andalusia. Córdoba is home to La Mezquita, a mosaic-filled mosque turned Catholic church. Wander the bright and charming streets of Córdoba and take in the flower-filled courtyards before returning to Costa del Sol.
Enjoy dinner in Costa del Sol
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Day 8: Costa del Sol • Seville
Travel to SevilleTake a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit Seville Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in Seville
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Day 9: Seville • Madrid
Travel by AVE train to MadridTake a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol, one of the city’s busiest squares
- Plaza Mayor, the center of old Madrid where you’ll learn about the grand square’s history of bullfights, royal weddings, and public executions
- Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace square, located across from the Royal Palace
Visit the Royal Palace and get a glimpse of regal Madrid, where you’ll wander the fabulous palace interior
Visit the Prado, Madrid's famed art museum where you can behold Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Goya’s paired canvases
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Day 10: Toledo • Madrid
Take an excursion to Toledo
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
Visit the Church of Santo Tomé
Visit a synagogue
Visit the Toledo CathedralEnjoy dinner in Madrid's Old Town, Puerta del Sol
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 11: Madrid • Mérida • Lisbon
Travel via Mérida to Lisbon
Visit the Roman Theatre in Mérida
Enjoy dinner in Lisbon
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Day 12: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to the Discoveries
Visit Jerónimos Monastery
Visit São Jorge Castle
Take a walking tour of LisbonAdd this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon Fado evening
This evening, enjoy a performance of traditional music known as fado. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. (Please note: Entrance includes a complimentary beverage.)
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas, a pedestrian mall where you’ll find endless entertainment, restaurants, markets, monuments and shopping
Enjoy dinner in Barcelona
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s masterpiece cathedral that is over 130 years in the making
- From the top of Montjuïc, enjoy panoramic views of the harbor below
- Gothic Quarter, a memory of the Roman Empire, now lined with shops and restaurants
- Barcelona Cathedral, a Gothic Revival church known for its gargoyles and other mythical animals
Visit Park Güell, a vast public park designed by Antoni Gaudí that features colorful mosaics and remarkable architecture
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Day 4: Barcelona • Valencia
Spend a half day exploring Barcelona on your own
Travel to Valencia -
Day 5: Valencia • Granada
Take a walking tour of Valencia
Travel to Granada -
Day 6: Granada • Costa del Sol
Tour Granada with an expert local guide and take in its laid-back atmosphere, Moorish architecture, and the history and culture of this unique city
Visit the Alhambra, Granada’s crowning jewel widely recognized as the world’s premier example of Moorish architecture, and built as an all-in-one alcazaba (fortress), alcazar (palace) and small medina (city)
Enjoy dinner in Costa del Sol
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Add this in-depth excursion:
Córdoba
Take an excursion to the city of Córdoba, located in Andalusia. Córdoba is home to La Mezquita, a mosaic-filled mosque turned Catholic church. Wander the bright and charming streets of Córdoba and take in the flower-filled courtyards before returning to Costa del Sol.
Enjoy dinner in Costa del Sol
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Day 8: Costa del Sol • Seville
Travel to SevilleTake a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit Seville Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in Seville
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Day 9: Seville • Madrid
Travel by AVE train to MadridTake a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol, one of the city’s busiest squares
- Plaza Mayor, the center of old Madrid where you’ll learn about the grand square’s history of bullfights, royal weddings, and public executions
- Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace square, located across from the Royal Palace
Visit the Royal Palace and get a glimpse of regal Madrid, where you’ll wander the fabulous palace interior
Visit the Prado, Madrid's famed art museum where you can behold Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Goya’s paired canvases
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Day 10: Toledo • Madrid
Take an excursion to Toledo
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
Visit the Church of Santo Tomé
Visit a synagogue
Visit the Toledo CathedralEnjoy dinner in Madrid's Old Town, Puerta del Sol
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 11: Madrid • Mérida • Lisbon
Travel via Mérida to Lisbon
Visit the Roman Theatre in Mérida
Enjoy dinner in Lisbon
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Day 12: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to the Discoveries
Visit Jerónimos Monastery
Visit São Jorge Castle
Take a walking tour of LisbonAdd this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon Fado evening
This evening, enjoy a performance of traditional music known as fado. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. (Please note: Entrance includes a complimentary beverage.)
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Day 13: Depart for home
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This tour was beyond spectacular. It was a good mix of free time,bus and walking tours as well as leisure. Over all the food that was provided didn't disappoint especially the breakfast. I have to say ...So Much to See
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Parque Guell, Alhambra, Royal Palace, Seville Cathedral, Prado, Toledo Cathedral, Church of Santo Tome, Synagogue; with extension: Roman Theater, Castelo de São Jorge, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Museum
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.