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
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
- Montjuïc
- Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Park Güell
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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
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Day 6: Granada • Costa del Sol
Tour Granada with an expert local guide
Visit the AlhambraEnjoy dinner in Costa del Sol
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Add this in-depth excursion:
Gibraltar
Experience a full-day excursion to Gibraltar, a town situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and explore the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a first-hand look at the playful Barbary macaque—the only wild monkey population on the European continent—before hopping in a cable car to glimpse spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, take in a history of traders and merchants that dates back to the 1800s as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shops.
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
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal PalaceVisit the Prado in the evening
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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
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
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
- Montjuïc
- Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Park Güell
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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
Visit the AlhambraEnjoy dinner in Costa del Sol
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Add this in-depth excursion:
Gibraltar
Experience a full-day excursion to Gibraltar, a town situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and explore the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a first-hand look at the playful Barbary macaque—the only wild monkey population on the European continent—before hopping in a cable car to glimpse spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, take in a history of traders and merchants that dates back to the 1800s as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shops.
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
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal PalaceVisit the Prado in the evening
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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
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
Ready to lead a program?
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
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 11 with extension
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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.