
España al Tope
Why You’ll Love This Trip
- El Palacio Real
- El Museo Nacional del Prado
- Excursion to Segovia
- La Catedral de Sevilla y la Giralda
- Guided tour of La Alhambra
- Flamenco show
- La Sagrada Familia
- Park Güell
- Museu Picasso
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- El Alcázar de Segovia
- El Escorial
- Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
- Las Setas de Sevilla
- La Capilla Real de Granada
- Telefèric de Montjuïc
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Mila



Day 1 | Departure
En Route to Madrid. Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Madrid
Take in the sights of the capital and explore Madrid de los Austrias on foot. Stroll through la Puerta de Sol, la Plaza Mayor and visit el Palacio Real. Try a tapa or two at San Miguel Market! Enjoy an Xperitas welcome dinner. Meals Included: Dinner
Day 3 | Madrid
Enjoy an all-day excursion to Segovia. Explore everything that this truly historic city has to offer, including the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct and the Alcázar, which inspired the Disney castle in Cinderella. Visit el Monasterio de El Escorial, the traditional crypt of the kings and queens of Spain for 500 years. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 | Madrid
Visit el Museo del Prado and make sure to see Velázquez’s masterpiece Las Meninas. Spend some time in el Parque del Buen Retiro and stroll past el Palacio de Cristal. Rent a boat to row around the man-made lake and try a granizado de limón. Meals Included: Breakfast
Days 5 - 6 | Sevilla
On your way to Sevilla stop in the ancient city of Toledo, la Ciudad de las Tres Culturas. Once in Sevilla, visit la Plaza de España and el Parque Maria Luisa. The next day visit el Catedral and climb to the top of la Giralda to take in a breathtaking view of the city. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 | Granada
Head to Granada and walk through the historic streets. See for yourself the influence that 800 years of Moorish occupation had on Spain’s art and architecture, language, and cuisine. Later that evening enjoy an authentic flamenco show in the caves of Sacromonte. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 | Family Stay
In the morning, enjoy a guided tour of the stunning Alhambra and the lush El Generalife gardens. Set off to spend six days with your familia española where you will learn the Spanish way of life. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Days 9 - 13 | 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 14 | Barcelona
It is time to say adiós to your host family. At last, you are off to Barcelona to explore el Barri Gótic and stroll along la Rambla. Visit the Museu Picasso to see one of the most extensive collections of artwork by Pablo Picasso. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 15 | Barcelona
Visit the astounding Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the yet unfinished Antoni Gaudí masterpiece. Then visit Park Güell and take in all the beautiful mosaic masterpieces. Afterward, stroll the Passeig de Gràcia and enjoy Barcelona's unique architecture, including some more of Gaudí’s masterpieces, Casa Batlló y Casa Milà. Lastly, enjoy a farewell dinner. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 16 | Return
Transfer to the Barcelona airport and return to the United States with lifelong memories! Meals Included: Breakfast
Price Includes
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 24 participants
- Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)
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Spring Payment Schedule
Payment and cancellation 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, 2023 will receive a full refund. 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, 2024 |
|
June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2023 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
November 1, 2023 |
$800 |
December 1, 2023 |
$800 |
January 15, 2024 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
Spring Programs: March and April, 2024 |
|
Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
Cancellations received through October 1, 2023 |
Full refund – No administrative fee charged |
October 2 - November 14, 2023 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
November 15, 2023 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
Payment and cancellation 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 15, 2023 will receive a full refund. 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, 2024 |
|
June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2023 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
November 15, 2023 |
$1000 |
January 15, 2024 |
$1000 |
March 15, 2024 |
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, 2024 |
|
Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
Cancellations received through October 15, 2023 |
Full refund – No administrative fee charged |
October 16 – November 30, 2023 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
December 1, 2023 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
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.

- El Palacio Real
- Flamenco Show
- Excursion to Segovia
- El Museo Nacional del Prado
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- El Alcázar de Segovia
- El Escorial
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Guided Tour
- Las Ventas Guided Tour

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

- El Palacio Real
- El Museo Nacional del Prado
- Flamenco show
- Guided tour of La Alhambra
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Guided Tour
- Las Ventas Guided Tour
- La Capilla Real de Granada

- El Palacio Real
- El Museo Nacional del Prado
- Excursion to Segovia
- La Catedral de Sevilla y la Giralda
- Guided tour of La Alhambra
- Flamenco show
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- El Alcázar de Segovia
- El Escorial
- Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
- Las Setas de Sevilla
- La Capilla Real de Granada

- Tour Eiffel
- Ticket to Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise
- Musée du Louvre
- Flamenco Show
- La Sagrada Familia
- Park Güell
- Musee Picasso
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- Telefèric de Montjuïc
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Mila

- El Palacio Real
- El Museo Nacional del Prado
- Excursion to Segovia
- La Catedral de Sevilla y la Giralda
- Guided tour of La Alhambra
- Flamenco show
- La Sagrada Familia
- Park Güell
- Museu Picasso
- Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
- El Alcázar de Segovia
- El Escorial
- Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
- Las Setas de Sevilla
- La Capilla Real de Granada
- Telefèric de Montjuïc
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Mila