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Explore the Eastern Coast of Spain

June 13 – 27, 2024

Trip ID: 71024

Program Info

Total Program Price: $4,650

Registration Deadline: October 4, 2023

Group Leaders:

Deb Perry (perryd@masonohioschools.com)

Ellen Buchanan (ellen.buchanan@fortthomas.kyschools.us)

Please contact your group leaders with any questions you have about the trip.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: Fly to Barcelona, Spain!

 

DAY 2: BARCELONA

¡Bienvenidos a Barcelona! Get acquainted with the city by wandering through the maize-like Gothic quarter and taking a stroll down Las Ramblas. Make a stop at La Boqueria where your mouth with water gazing at all the vibrant Spanish delicacies. Then, visit Antoni Gaudi’s architectural masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia.

 

DAY 3: BARCELONA

Take an e-bike tour up to Montjüic to enjoy spectacular views of the city. Later delve into the history of Barcelona’s esteemed football club while touring their impressive stadium, Camp Nou.

 

DAY 4: BARCELONA/TARRAGONA

Explore Park Güell, arguably the most beautiful park in all of Spain. Travel to Tarragona to see some of the best preserved Roman ruins in Spain.

 

DAY 5: PEÑÍSCOLA

Head to Peñíscola, known as the City of the Sea, with its Templar Castle and medieval walls that are enchantingly surrounded by water. Take a dip in the Mediterranean and explore the historic town.

 

DAY 6: CAVES OF SANT JOSEP/VALENCIA

Go on an adventure in the core of the Earth on a boat ride in the caves of Sant Josep, the longest underground navigable river in Europe. Later, travel to Valencia and wander through the streets and stop in its oldest horchatería to enjoy a traditional Valencian treat.

 

DAY 7: VALENCIA

Learn how to make a paella from the pros in the city in which it was invented. Later visit the impressive City of Arts and Sciences.

 

DAY 8: CUENCA/BEGIN HOMESTAY IN MADRID

Travel to Cuenca to see the breathtaking “hanging houses’ and experience small- town Spain. Later, travel to Madrid where you will begin your homestay.

 

DAYS 9-14: HOMESTAY IN MADRID

Enjoy the authentic experience of living like a Spanish teenager as your family welcomes you into their home and shows you Madrid and the Spanish way of life.

 

DAY 15: Adios España! Fly back to the U.S.

Included in Trip

  • Round-trip airfare
  • Travel medical insurance
  • 6 nights in centrally-located hotels
  • 6-night family homestay
  • All meals during homestay and all meals during tour but five
  • Entrance fees and tour guides
  • Transportation during tour
  • Bilingual Program Director 24 hrs/day while in Spain
  • 1 teacher chaperone per every 6 students

Not Included in Trip

  • Optional Cancellation Insurance
  • Five meals during tour
  • Free-time activities
  • Tips  for Tour Director, busses, restaurants, etc. ($10/day)

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