Mattawan – Aventuras en Andalucía
March 30 – April 7, 2024
Trip ID: 49071
Program Info
Total Program Price: $3,520
Registration Deadline:March 17, 2023
Group Leader: Elisha Dryden (edryden@mattawanschools.org)
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Spain
Day 2: Sevilla / Meet Your Host Family
Bienvenidos a España! Travel to Sevilla, the capital of Andalucía, and meet your familia española as they welcome you into their home and show you the Spanish way of life.
Day 3: Sevilla
Relive the history and culture of Spain’s fascinating past while wandering through the streets of Sevilla. Explore the immense gothic cathedral and the royal Alcázar palace. Later, learn how to dance Flamenco like an authentic “bailaora”.
Day 4: Córdoba
Travel to Córdoba to learn about Spain’s Roman, Moorish and Catholic history. Explore the impressive Mezquita (mosque turned cathedral) and enchanting courtyards around the city.
Day 5: Sevilla
Visit the local Triana market to buy ingredients to cook a traditional Spanish meal in a hands-on cooking class. Later, take a stroll through the old town, and visit Plaza de España and Las Setas.
Day 6: Granada
Travel to Granada and tour the impressive Alhambra Palace built by a Moorish king in the 13th century. Have some free time to shop at the quaint traditional markets that line the narrow streets.
Day 7: Sevilla / Visit to a Local School
Go to school in Sevilla to meet some Spanish amigos, practice Spanish and see what their school is like.
Day 8: Madrid
Travel to Madrid and experience first-hand the hustle of bustle of Spain’s capital city. Take a boat ride in Retiro Park and have free time for shopping.
Day 9: ¡Adios España!
Fly from Málaga airport back home.
Included in Trip
- Round-trip airfare
- Travel medical insurance
- 6-night family homestay
- 1 night in Madrid
- All meals during trip
- Entrance fees and tour guides
- Transportation around Spain
- Bilingual Program Director 24 hrs/day while in Spain
- 2 teacher chaperones
Not Included in Trip
- Spending money
- Optional Cancellation Insurance
- Tips for Tour Director, busses, restaurants, etc. (10 euros a day)