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Flipando por Madrid y Barcelona

8 Day Program in Spain
Starting from $4639.00
8 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 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 to 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. Learn how to cook Spanish cuisine before heading home. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

8 Day Immersion Program

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Why You’ll Love This Trip

  • El Palacio Real guided
  • Excursion to Toledo
  • Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
  • La Sagrada Familia
  • Park Güell
  • Flamenco show
  • Cooking class
  • 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 | En Route to Madrid

En Route to Madrid Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Madrid

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Visit the splendid Palacio Real. Later relax at an outdoor café in the Plaza Mayor. Enjoy an Xperitas welcome dinner. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3 | 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 to continue exploring. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 | Madrid

Visit the world-renowned Museo del Prado. In the evening attend a flamenco show in Madrid for a colorful evening of traditional music and dance. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | Barcelona

Take the fast train to Barcelona. Spend the day exploring 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. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 | 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 7 | Barcelona

Continue exploring Barcelona. In the evening, enjoy a cooking class where you’ll put your culinary skills to the test and bid farewell to Spain. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 | Depart for the United States

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

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
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 guided , Excursion to Toledo , Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo , La Sagrada Familia , Park Güell , Flamenco show , Cooking class , 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)

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Hola Madrid
10-Day Program
  • El Palacio Real
  • Flamenco Show
  • Excursion to Segovia
  • Alcázar de Segovia and Torre
  • Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
  • El Museo Nacional del Prado
  • El Escorial
  • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Guided Tour
  • Las Ventas Guided Tour
¡Cómo Mola Madrid y Barcelona!
12-Day Program
  • 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
¡Descubramos Andalucía! w/o Family Stay
9-Day Program
  • El Palacio Real
  • Excursion to Segovia
  • La Catedral de Sevilla y la Giralda
  • Guided tour of La Alhambra
  • Flamenco show
  • El Alcázar de Segovia and Torre
  • Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
  • El Escorial
  • El Museo Nacional del Prado
  • Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
  • Las Setas de Sevilla
  • La Capilla Real de Granada
¡Olé Andalucía!
12-Day Program
  • El Palacio Real
  • 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
  • El Museo Nacional del Prado
  • La Capilla Real de Granada
¡Descubramos Andalucía!
15-Day Program
  • El Palacio Real
  • Excursion to Segovia
  • Alcázar de Segovia and Torre
  • 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 Escorial
  • El Museo Nacional del Prado
  • Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
  • Las Setas de Sevilla
  • La Capilla Real de Granada
Flipando por Madrid y Barcelona
8-Day Program
  • El Palacio Real guided
  • Excursion to Toledo
  • Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
  • La Sagrada Familia
  • Park Güell
  • Flamenco show
  • Cooking class
  • Museu Picasso
  • Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
  • El Museo Nacional del Prado
  • Telefèric de Montjuïc
  • Casa Batlló
  • Casa Mila
Salut la France & Encantada España
14-Day Program
  • Group activity of your choice from the following options: tickets to the Atelier des Lumières, access to the Montparnasse Tower Observatory, or a cooking class where you'll prepare Flammekueche, a specialty from the Alsace region.
  • Ticket to Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise
  • Musée du Louvre
  • Flamenco Show
  • La Sagrada Familia
  • Park Güell
  • Museu Picasso
  • Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
  • Telefèric de Montjuïc
  • Casa Batlló
  • Casa Mila
España al Tope
16-Day Program
  • El Palacio Real
  • Excursion to Segovia
  • Alcázar de Segovia and Torre
  • 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 Museo Nacional del Prado
  • El Escorial
  • Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
  • Las Setas de Sevilla
  • La Capilla Real de Granada
  • Telefèric de Montjuïc
  • Casa Batlló
  • Casa Mila