DAY ONE - Flight to Spain
Most international flights include meal and beverage service.
DAY TWO - Madrid Orientation
Arrive in Spain’s modern capital and transfer to your hotel. Join your courier for tonight’s exploration of Old Madrid.
DAY THREE - Madrid/Avila Homestay
Recall Spain’s 16th century golden age as you tour the capital. Visit the Prado to view Goya’s royal portraits and works by El Greco.
Then, drive to Avila
, in the heart of Old Castile. Avila’s well preserved medieval walls and nine gates provide the perfect setting for the home of Saint Therese.
Transfer to your hotel. Homestay groups will meet their host families.
YOUR MIDDLE CLASS HOST FAMILIES
are selected and constantly monitored by the resident city director of Linguatur Internacional, widely regarded as the most respected homestay organization in Spain today.
Additionally, a native resident monitor works directly with each Organizing Teacher and their participants during their homestay, thus ensuring a well coordinated,
memorable experience. Spanish is spoken in the homes. Participants room with one other group member of the same general language ability.
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DAY FOUR - Avila & Segovia
Morning walking tour includes the famous walls and medieval palaces. Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Segovia
where you'll visit the ancient Roman Aqueduct and the Alcazar, romantic fortress of Queen Isabella.
DAY FIVE - Salamanca
Travel to Salamanca, land of Spanish scholars and a city renowned for its many architectural treasures. Visit San Esteban church,
Civil University, New Cathedral, Casa de las Conchas, and the Main Square.
DAY SIX - Sevilla Transfer & Tour
Breakfast and farewell with your host families. Journey to Andalucia’s capital, Sevilla. Sightseeing includes the Gothic Cathedral,
the Giralda Tower, and the Alcazar. Later, stroll through Santa Cruz, the old section of the city.
DAY SEVEN – Granada/Overnight Train
Visit Granada's Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Tonight, board your overnight train to Barcelona.
DAY EIGHT - Barcelona/Costa Brava
Enjoy a full-day in Barcelona: Montjuic Hill, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, and Casa Mila, commonly known as La Pedrera. Later, stroll through
Parque Guell, one of the most intriguing parks in the world. The pavilions and main staircase, designed by Gaudi, look like they belong in a fairy tale.
Conclude with a stroll down Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. Overnight along the Costa Brava.
DAY NINE - Barcelona/Costa Brava
Return to Barcelona or relax on the Costa Brava's beaches.
DAY TEN - Barcelona Departure
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MIDWEEK DEPARTURES
10 days/9 nights |
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NIGHTS
(1 overnight flight)
Madrid
Avila Hotel or Homestay
Sevilla
Overnight Train
Costa Brava |
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MEALS
Daily continental breakfast & dinner.
Host families provide all meals.
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