Bring Spanish language learning to life on a 12-day journey through Madrid and Granada. Students explore Spain’s capital city before traveling south to experience the history and culture of Andalucía.
In Madrid, students practice their Spanish while navigating the city, exploring historic neighborhoods and visiting the Palacio Real and Museo del Prado. The journey continues to Granada, where students discover the legacy of Moorish Spain through a guided visit to La Alhambra and experience the tradition of flamenco.
The heart of this Spanish language immersion experience comes during five days with a Spanish host family. Through the Family Stay Experience®, students become temporary locals, using their language skills in everyday situations while gaining a closer understanding of Spanish culture and daily life.
*Travelers do not need to arrange their own air. Air travel is included in the program, but the cost will be added once the group air contract is confirmed. Price is valid for 2027.
12 days
What’s Part of the Program
Suggested activities covered by entrance fee allowance:
The role of the Travel Coordinator is as follows:
Day 1 | Departure
En route to Madrid.
Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Madrid
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Begin exploring Madrid on foot, taking in the plazas and fountains of Old Madrid while learning to navigate the Metro de Madrid. Enjoy an Xperitas welcome dinner.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 3 | Madrid
Visit the splendid Palacio Real and explore the treasures of the world-renowned Museo del Prado. Later, rent a boat or enjoy a granizado in Parque del Buen Retiro.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 | Granada
Take the train to Granada and enjoy views of the Andalusian countryside along the way. Begin exploring the city on foot before taking in a breathtaking view of La Alhambra. In the evening, experience a flamenco show featuring music and dance in the caves above the city.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 | Granada
Enjoy a guided tour of the 8th-century Moorish palace of La Alhambra and its tranquil El Generalife gardens. Learn about the influence of nearly eight hundred years of Moorish occupation on Spain’s art, architecture, language and cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6 | En Route to Family Stay
Make your way to the family stay community, where students will spend the next several days living with a Spanish family.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Days 7–10 | Family Stay
Experience everyday life with your host family while putting your Spanish skills to work in real-life situations. Students have the opportunity to make new friends and experience Spanish culture firsthand.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 | Madrid
Say “¡Adiós!” to your host family before taking the train back to Madrid for one last evening. Take in the sights and enjoy some last-minute shopping.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 | Return
Transfer to the airport for your return to the United States.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prices are based on a minimum group size of 18 students. If the minimum is not met and your group cannot be combined, a small-group supplement will apply. Final pricing is determined by confirmed dates, air arrangements, family stay communities, program components, group size, and number of leaders at final billing.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.
The order of itinerary items may change due to unforeseen circumstances prior to or during the program.
The partners in Costa Rica are fabulous! Everything was well-organized, and kids were always engaged. Our guide, Jimmy, truly is an educator and ambassador of his country. All of the students and leaders really enjoyed his personality, love of his country and knowledge. The Family Stay Experience was also very wonderful!
The focus on language and personalized touch sets this program apart from the rest.
Immersing students in the language and culture are keys to a successful trip overseas with students, and I can always count on our in-country Xperitas guides to communicate exclusively in the target language with our students while showing them a new culture.
Know that your child will grow in so many ways from this experience. The program has just the right amount of structure and freedom for the kids to explore in a safe and enjoyable manner. The family stay, while intimidating at first glance, is a unique and amazing opportunity for the kids to really experience the culture that they are being immersed in.
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