Experience Spain
Experience the many facets of Spanish life as you participate in hands-on cultural activities across Spain.
A traditional Moroccan tea house, a local olive farm, a salsa lesson, a flamenco show, a meeting with local students—from Granada to Seville to Madrid, each moment uncovers a new layer of Spain’s diverse traditions and rich heritage.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Málaga • Granada
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Granada
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Day 3: Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Visit a Moroccan-style tea house
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Day 4: Granada • Seville
Travel to Seville
Visit an olive oil farm
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your Tour Director you will see:
- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Visit Las Setas de Sevilla, the largest wooden structure in the world
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
River Cruise Seville
Set out this evening and explore Seville from the legendary Guadalquivir River. Enjoy on-board guided commentary as you cruise past some of Seville's most iconic landmarks.
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Day 5: Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
See the Plaza de España
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Exploration time in Seville
Take a Flamenco dance lesson
See a Flamenco show
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Day 6: Seville • Córdoba • Madrid
Travel via Córdoba to Madrid
Visit the Mezquita
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
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Day 7: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Enjoy lunch in Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 8: Madrid
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Cooking class
Spanish cuisine is as diverse as the country’s geography, climate, and culture. Since being established as the capital of Spain by King Felipe II in the 16th century, Madrid has been a true melting pot of the cuisines developed in the country’s various regions. This mouth-watering optional excursion gives your group a chance to prepare—and savor!—a Spanish specialty of your own.
Enjoy a traditional Spanish churro snack
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Day 9: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by train to Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
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Day 10: Barcelona
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona by bike
Feel the warm Mediterranean breeze as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of cycling lanes providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Málaga • Granada
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Granada
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Day 3: Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Visit a Moroccan-style tea house
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Day 4: Granada • Seville
Travel to Seville
Visit an olive oil farm
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your Tour Director you will see:
- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Visit Las Setas de Sevilla, the largest wooden structure in the world
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
River Cruise Seville
Set out this evening and explore Seville from the legendary Guadalquivir River. Enjoy on-board guided commentary as you cruise past some of Seville's most iconic landmarks.
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Day 5: Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
See the Plaza de España
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Exploration time in Seville
Take a Flamenco dance lesson
See a Flamenco show
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Day 6: Seville • Córdoba • Madrid
Travel via Córdoba to Madrid
Visit the Mezquita
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
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Day 7: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Enjoy lunch in Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 8: Madrid
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Cooking class
Spanish cuisine is as diverse as the country’s geography, climate, and culture. Since being established as the capital of Spain by King Felipe II in the 16th century, Madrid has been a true melting pot of the cuisines developed in the country’s various regions. This mouth-watering optional excursion gives your group a chance to prepare—and savor!—a Spanish specialty of your own.
Enjoy a traditional Spanish churro snack
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Day 9: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by train to Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
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Day 10: Barcelona
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona by bike
Feel the warm Mediterranean breeze as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of cycling lanes providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; AVE high-speed train
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (Lunch instead of dinner on Day 7)
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Alhambra; Moroccan tea house; Seville Cathedral; Setas de Seville; Mezquita; Palacio Real; Prado; Park Güell; ”City Challenge” scavenger hunt; olive farm; flamenco lesson
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Experiential learning
“City Challenge” scavenger hunt; Olive farm; flamenco lesson
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
