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Most international flights include meal and beverage service.
DAY TWO - Madrid Arrival
Arrival in Madrid. Practicalities walk n’ talk includes a stroll through Old Madrid.
DAY THREE - Madrid Tour
Morning sightseeing tour includes the Puerta del Sol, Cibeles Fountain, the elegant post office, and admission Prado.
DAY FOUR - El Escorial/Arrival Segovia Homestay
Visit El Escorial, a step back in time to Spain’s Golden age; plus somber memories at the Valley of the Fallen. Continue to Segovia, an important military post in Roman times. Meet your host families.
YOUR MIDDLE CLASS HOST FAMILIES are carefully selected and constantly monitored by the resident homestay director. Linguatur Internacional is widely regarded as the most respected homestay organization in Spain today. Additionally, a native resident works directly with the Organizing Teacher and their students during the 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.
“All students agreed that they have grown as a result of their trip.”
MerriSue Cardwell, MI
DAY FIVE - Conozca Segovia/Guided Adventures
Conozca Segovia walking tour includes the Roman Aqueduct, the Alcazar -
romantic fortress of Queen Isabella - and the Gothic Cathedral, known as the
“queen of cathedrals”. Afternoon for interacting with your Guided Adventures or
special activities as planned with your monitor.
DAY SIX - La Granja Countryside Tour
Your host families prepare a packed lunch for your full day countryside
excursion: La Granja, built by Felipe V in imitation of Versailles, France, as well
as the national monuments of Pedraza, Sepulveda, and Turegano.
DAY SEVEN - Toledo Tour/Overnight Train
Early morning departure to Toledo. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam coexist on
the tiny streets of this ancient city, once the capital of Spain. Visit the Church of
Santo Tomé, the treasures of the Gothic Cathedral and the medieval Synagogue.
Dinner in the train terminal before your overnight train ride to Barcelona.
DAY EIGHT - Arrival Barcelona/City Tour
Enjoy a full day in Barcelona. Ride to the top of Montjuic Hill for a spectacular
view of the harbor. Then visit Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia and the Pueblo
Español, dedicated to Spain’s regional arts. Stroll down Las Ramblas and
the Gothic Quarter before your transfer to your hotel along the Costa Brava.
DAY NINE - ¡Exploremos!
Explore the sites and relax on the beach or participate in an optional full day excursion
along the coast to the Salvador Dali Museum at Figueres.
DAY TEN - Barcelona Departure
Board your Barcelona flight for your return to the United States.
“You have again outdistanced my wildest expectations. There is no other travel
agency doing student travel that I could so whole-heatedly endorse.”
Mike Martin, IA
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DEPARTURES 10 days/9 nights |
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NIGHTS
(1 overnight flight) Madrid Segovia Homestay Overnight Train Costa Brava |
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MEALS
Daily continental breakfast and dinner. Homestay families provide full board. |