14 days / 13 nights

Inclusions:

• Flights

• Insurance

• Accommodation

• Breakfast daily

• Excursions and activities

• One teacher travels free per 10 paying students

• Departure date of your choice

Itinerary:

Please note that this itinerary is provided as an example and can be changed as required.
 

Day 1
International flight from New Zealand to Barcelona.

Day 2 - Barcelona
Full day tour of Barcelona using the hop-on hop-off bus. Wander around the ancient winding streets where many of the buildings date from medieval times, some from as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona. A great number of buildings are World Heritage Sites. Especially remarkable is the work of architect Antoni Gaudi, which can be seen throughout the city. His best-known work is the immense but still unfinished Cathedral, the Sagrada Familia. A symbol of Barcelona all over the world, it has been under construction since 1882.

Day 3 - Madrid
Travel to Zaragoza to visit Cathedral La Seo. Continue by coach to Madrid.

Day 4 - Madrid
Sightseeing tour to visit the Prado Museum and Royal Palace, as well as other places of interest, such as Parque del Retiro.

Day 5 - Madrid
Sightseeing tour to visit Bernabeu Stadium, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor, as well as other places of interest.

Day 6 - Toledo
Travel by coach to Toledo for a guided tour. The tour will include a visit to Santo Tome Church and Synagogue Santa Maria La Blanca, as well as other places of interest. Then continue by coach to Cordoba.

Day 7 - Cordoba
Guided tour of the Mezquita in the morning. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city. Places of interest include the Historic Centre and the Jewish Quarter.

Day 8 - Seville
Travel by coach to Seville. The rest of the day is free to explore the sights and sounds of Seville. The group may wish to head over to Barrio Santa Cruz for a teacher-led walking tour.

Day 9 - Seville
Visit the Bull ring, Cathedral and Giralda Tower. The Maestranza Bullring of Seville dates from 1761 and is regarded as one of the top venues for bullfighting in Spain. The museum contains portraits and costumes as well as information about the history of bullfighting in Spain. The Cathedral was built in the 15th and 16th centuries and is Gothic in style. It is the 3rd largest cathedral in the Christian world and contains the tomb of Christopher Columbus. A climb up the Giralda will provide breathtaking views of Seville.

Day 10 - Seville
Visit the Alcazar Palace, and wander through Maria Luisa Park on the way to Plaza de España. Built in the 14th century, the Alcazar Palace is a fantastic example of the Mudéjar architecture. Tour through the buildings and halls and then out through the expansive gardens, where you will see the different styles combined into a unique and amazing style. The tiled sections of Plaza de España represent the different regions in Spain, and with a fountain in the centre, the area is a must-see. Afterward, take a stroll through Maria Luisa Park with its ponds and shaded walkways.

Day 11 - Granada
Travel to Granada. The rest of the day is free to explore the sights and sounds of the city. Granada is an evoking city where multiple civilizations that once lived on Andalucian soil left a cultural legacy that is a marvel of the world.

Day 12 - Granada
Guided visit to the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. During your visit of the palaces, grand halls, rooms and exquisite gardens, you will understand why the last Arabic king cried, retreating as the Catholic Kings conquered it. You will then meander through the Generalife gardens with an official guide, these gardens being some of the most impressive in the world. Continue by coach to Valencia.

Day 13 - Valencia
Guided tour of Valencia.

Day 14
Return flights to New Zealand.

Options
Language lessons and homestay in Seville.
General Spanish Intensive Language Course, 40 lessons in 10 days or 20 lessons in 5 days.
Homestay accommodation in double, half board for students. Breakfast and Dinner.

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