¡Cómo Mola Madrid y Barcelona!

12-Day Teacher-Led Language and Cultural Immersion in Spain

Starting from $4184.00

12-Day Program | Visit Spain’s two largest cities and greatest rivals: avant-garde, international Barcelona and traditional Madrid. The inhabitants of the two cities are proud of their distinct regional history, heritage, and language. This unique Spanish language immersion experience begins for your student group In Barcelona, where you may hear Catalan while you stroll along La Rambla, a pedestrian wonderland of shops and street performers. Visit La Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Park Güell, two of Antoni Gaudi’s most famous works. After taking in the wonders of Spain’s most cosmopolitan city, spend five fun and unforgettable days with your familia española, putting your language skills to work. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and participate in an in-depth language immersion in Spanish culture. Finally, you are off to Madrid to enjoy the Palacio Real, the internationally renowned Museo del Prado, the bustling Plaza Mayor and so much more! Enjoy an excursion to Toledo, la Ciudad de las Tres Culturas, before heading home. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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12 Day Immersion Program

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Why You’ll Love This Trip

El Palacio Real
Excursion to Toledo
Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
La Sagrada Familia
Park Güell
Museu Picasso
Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
El Museo Nacional del Prado
Telefèric de Montjuïc
Casa Batlló
Casa Mila

Day 1 | Departure

En route to Barcelona. Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Barcelona

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Spend the day exploring Barcelona on foot. Walk along La Rambla and enjoy finding your way around the labyrinth that is the Barri Gòtic. Visit the Museu Picasso to see one of the most extensive collections of artwork by Pablo Picasso. Enjoy an Xperitas welcome dinner. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3 | Barcelona

When visiting Barcelona, taking in all of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces is a must! First, visit the astounding Sagrada Familia Cathedral and then head to Park Güell to see his beautiful mosaic masterpieces. Conclude your Gaudí tour with a stroll along the Passeig de Gràcia. Be sure to spot Casa Batlló y Casa Milà! Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 | En route to Family Stay

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to your family stay community, where you will share everyday life with a Spanish family. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 5 - 8 | Family Stay

Immerse yourself in the Spanish culture by experiencing everyday life with your host family! It’s your opportunity to use your language skills in real-life situations and make new friends. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 | Madrid

Bid your familia española, “¡Adiós!” as you’re off by train to Madrid, Spain’s capital city. Explore historic Madrid de los Austrias on foot, including the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 10 | Madrid

Visit the splendid Palacio Real and the treasures of the world-renowned Museo del Prado. Later, relax at an outdoor café in the Plaza del Oriente or rent boats in the Parque del Buen Retiro. In the evening, enjoy a traditional flamenco show. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 11 | Madrid

Take the train to Toledo to enjoy an all-day excursion. Walk along its enchanting and winding streets and visit the massive Cathedral. Toledo has been known for sword making since the Roman times, so don’t forget to go to a sword factory while you are there! Return to Madrid for last-minute souvenir shopping. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 12 | Return

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the United States. Meals Included: Breakfast

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Price Includes

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel surcharges)

In-country transportation (air, motorcoach, van, as applicable)

All overnight accommodations

Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only

International phone allowance $10 per day for one leader while in country

Xperitas Family Stay with all meals included

Local Family Stay Coordinator on call during family stay

24/7 Xperitas emergency support while abroad

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Entrance fee allowance of $60 per student and public transit allowance of $20 per student

Activities Included: El Palacio Real , Excursion to Toledo , Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo , La Sagrada Familia , Park Güell , Museu Picasso , Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance: , El Museo Nacional del Prado , Telefèric de Montjuïc , Casa Batlló , Casa Mila ,

Price Excludes

Airline baggage fees
Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
Passport, visa or other document costs
Transportation to/from departure city
Any meals not indicated on itineraries
Spending money and gifts
Any fees associated with advanced seating assignments
Small-group supplement when group has fewer than 10 participants
Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)

Pricing Calculator

$xxxx.xx / per student

Spring Payment Schedule

Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.

Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 1, 2025 will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.

Payment Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2026
June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2025 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 1, 2025	$1000
December 1, 2025	$1000
January 15, 2026	Balance

*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.

Cancellation Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2026
Date of Cancellation	Refund Amount
Cancellations received through October 1, 2025	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $100 adminstrative fee*
October 2 - November 14, 2025	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee*
November 15, 2025 or later	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date)
30 days prior to departure	No refund possible

*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.

Summer Payment Schedule

Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 15, 2025 will receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.

Payment Schedule

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2026
June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2025 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 15, 2025	$1250
January 15, 2026	$1250
March 15, 2026	Balance

*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.

Cancellation Schedule

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2026
Date of Cancellation	Refund Amount
Cancellations received through October 15, 2025	Refund of all money paid MINUS $100 adminitrative fee*
October 16 – November 30, 2025	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee*
December 1, 2025 or later	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date)
30 days prior to departure	No refund possible

*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.

Enrollment Information

*Prices are based on a minimum group size of 10 students. When the minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply. Final prices are determined by dates, air arrangements, family stay communities and other program components as confirmed by Xperitas, as well as the total size of the group and number of leaders at the time of final billing. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.

All activities to be paid on-site using entrance fee allowance provided, unless listed in Program Inclusions.

The order of this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.