From royal palaces and ancient cities to Gaudí’s masterpieces and Catalan cooking, this student-friendly adventure explores the heart and soul of Spain.

Board your overnight flight to Madrid, ready for an immersive journey through the heart of Spain.

Arrive in Madrid and meet your local tour liaison. After hotel check-in and freshening up:

• Take a light walking tour of central Madrid:
  • Puerta del Sol
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Royal Palace (exterior)

• Visit the Mercado de San Miguel for snacks

• Group welcome dinner

• Guided tour of the Prado Museum

• Stroll through Retiro Park and visit the Crystal Palace

• Explore Gran Vía or visit the Royal Palace (interior optional)

• Enjoy churros at San Ginés and dinner in the historic Austrias district

• Guided tour of Toledo:
  • Mosque of Cristo de la Luz
  • Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
  • Toledo Cathedral

• Walk through the medieval streets and enjoy panoramic views

• Optional stop at a Damascene metalwork workshop

• Return to Madrid for dinner

• Guided excursion to Segovia:
  • See the Roman Aqueduct
  • Tour the Alcázar of Segovia
  • Visit the Segovia Cathedral

• Return to Madrid for a final evening in the capital

• Travel via high-speed AVE train to Barcelona

• Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour:
  • Gothic Quarter
  • La Rambla
  • Barcelona Cathedral

• Dinner near Plaça Reial

• Guided visits to:
  • Sagrada Família
  • Parc Güell
  • Casa Batlló
  • Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

• Optional: Flamenco show or beach walk in the evening

• Travel via early morning high-speed train to Figueres

• Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum (guided exploration of Dalí’s surrealist masterpieces and interactive exhibits)

  Walk through the Old Town:
  • Sant Ferran Castle (Castell de Sant Ferran)
  • Rambla de Figueres
  • Plaça de l’Ajuntament and local café

• Enjoy a traditional Catalan lunch

• Return to Barcelona in the evening for dinner and overnight

• Participate in a Spanish cooking class (tapas & paella)

• Free time in the afternoon:
  • Barceloneta Beach
  • El Born District
  • Passeig de Gràcia

• Farewell dinner and reflections

Transfer to Barcelona El Prat Airport for your flight home, filled with memories of art, architecture, and unforgettable flavors.

• Board for 8 nights (no lunches included)

• Accommodation in hotels

• Breakfasts at the hostels

• Dinner at local restaurants

• All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

• Local public transportation

• The presence of a guide throughout the trip

• Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to France