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¡Olé Andalucía!

12-Day Teacher-Led Language and Cultural Immersion in Spain
Starting from $4099.00
12-Day Program | Spanish language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this unique language immersion experience. Student group Spanish language immersion begins in Madrid, Spain’s capita! city! Revel in its charming plazas, historic monuments, and world-famous museums. From Madrid head to Granada and experience an authentic flamenco show and visit the awe-inspiring Moorish palace, La Alhambra, which dates back to the 8th century! Students top their travels off with our unforgettable Family Stay Experience®, allowing students to become temporary locals and appreciate everyday Spanish culture and lifestyle. They spend five days living la vida española with their host family before returning to Madrid. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

12 Day Immersion Program

Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing

Dedicated Planning Assistance

Why You’ll Love This Trip

  • 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

Day 1 | Depart

En route to Madrid. Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Madrid

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Begin exploring the city on foot. See Old Madrid with its delightful plazas and sparkling fountains at every turn. Enjoy an Xperitas welcome dinner. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3 | Madrid

Visit the Palacio Real, considered one of the finest palaces in Europe, and revel at the treasures of the world-renowned Museo del Prado. Later, rent a boat or enjoy a granizado in the Parque del Buen Retiro. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 | Granada

Take in the views of the Andalusian countryside while traveling to Granada by train. Start exploring this beautiful city on foot. Attend a flamenco show for a colorful evening of music and dance in the caves above the city. Enjoy a breathtaking view of La Alhambra, which you’ll visit tomorrow! Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | Granada

Enjoy a guided tour of the 8th-century Moorish palace, La Alhambra and its tranquil El Generalife gardens. Learn about the influence that nearly eight hundred years of Moorish occupation had on Spain’s art, architecture, language, and cuisine. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 | En Route to Family Stay

Now the real adventure begins! Make your way to the family stay community where students will spend the next five days with a Spanish family! Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 7 - 10 | 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 11 | Madrid

Bid your host family, “¡Adiós!” before you take the train back to Madrid for one last evening. Take in the sights and do some last-minute shopping. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 12 | Return

Transfer to the airport for your return 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
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
Activities Included: 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

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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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, 2024 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, 2025

June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2024 (Final)

$500 due with application*

November 1, 2024

$1000

December 1, 2024

$1000

January 15, 2025

Balance

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

Cancellation Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2025

Date of Cancellation

Refund Amount

Cancellations received through October 1, 2024

Refund of all money paid

MINUS a $100 adminstrative fee*

October 2 - November 14, 2024

Refund of all money paid

MINUS a $250 administrative fee*

November 15, 2024 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

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, 2024 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, 2025

June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2024 (Final)

$500 due with application*

November 15, 2024

$1250

January 15, 2025

$1250

March 15, 2025

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, 2025

Date of Cancellation

Refund Amount

Cancellations received through October 15, 2024

Refund of all money paid

MINUS $100 adminitrative fee*

October 16 – November 30, 2024

Refund of all money paid

MINUS a $250 administrative fee*

December 1, 2024 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.
Hola Madrid
10-Day Program
  • El Palacio Real
  • Flamenco Show
  • Excursion to Segovia
  • Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
  • El Alcázar de Segovia
  • 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
  • La Sagrada Familia
  • Park Güell
  • Museu Picasso
  • Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
  • Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
  • El Museo Nacional del Prado
  • Telefèric de Montjuïc
  • Casa Batlló
  • Casa Mila
¡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
  • 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
  • El Museo Nacional del Prado
  • Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
  • Las Setas de Sevilla
  • La Capilla Real de Granada
Salut la France & Encantada España
14-Day Program
  • 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
España al Tope
16-Day Program
  • El Palacio Real
  • 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 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