RONDA 9days/8nights (April, May, June, July & August) Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, Ronda, Granada, Barcelona

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1 SPAIN A unique educational experience awaits with living with a Spanish host family which is the best way for your students to acquire a profound understanding of Spanish culture and traditions, as well as to help them become completely immersed in the Spanish lifestyle and Art. For teachers that teach Spanish an aspiring educational goal is to be able to provide those Students that show potential in the subject, the opportunity to travel to counties that the language is spoken, in which to not only practice using those skills learnt in the classroom, to be able to put into contexts and to pick up part of an accent and the structure pattern of thinking within the country that the language is spoken through every day use of Spanish that your students will carry with them for years later. During the High Season black out periods are likely within the month of July and cities like Salamanca that receive high demand for home-stays are likely to have more than one student staying with them at the same time. Early bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.

2 MADRID BARCELONA

3 RONDA 9days/8nights (April, May, June, July & August) Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, Ronda, Granada, Barcelona Day 2: MADRID Arrival at Madrid Airport. Meet with the bus at the airport parking. Meet with the local guide: Sightseeing and walking tour of MADRID. Discover well known sights, famous squares such as Plaza de Oriente, Mayor, de la Villa, Puerta del Sol. Drive to the hotel Free Afternoon. Dinner & overnight at the hotel Day 3: MADRID Meet with the local guide. Visit the PRADO MUSEUM. This is Spain s most visited museum, and one of the world s finest art galleries. The Prado Museum is, without a doubt, the big star of the Paseo del Arte (Art Avenue) in Madrid. It is in a privileged central location, surrounded by trees and monuments. It is internationally famous, mainly on account of its enviable collection of paintings. The enormous value of the paintings here has, to a certain extent, eclipsed the works of sculpture, drawing, prints and decorative arts also to be found in the collection. Nevertheless, with the numerous great masters to be seen on display, it is no surprise that other items are left in the background. Free afternoon in Madrid Tapas Diner. Overnight with the host family. Day 4: TOLEDO Meet with your luggage. Drive to Toledo Meet with the local guide. Visit of TOLEDO: Visit the amazing 13th century Cathedral, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz painting by El Greco in the church of Sto. Tome s Church and El Transito Synagogue. Toledo was a meeting point of cultures and the capital of an Empire. For centuries, Muslims, Christians and Jews lived side by side in this town. The city is an example of mutual respect and has conserved the rich legacy inherited from the different cultures that gave it such character and majesty Drive to Sevilla. Meet with the local coordinator and host families. Dinner & overnight with the host family. Day 5: SEVILLA A member of the host family will accompany the students until the meeting point Meet with the local guide. Visit of SEVILLA: Royal Alcazar, Cathedral, Plaza España, Giralda & Sta. Cruz Quarter. Built on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville is heir to a rich Arab legacy, and to the condition of being a prosperous trading port with the Americas. Every street and square that makes up the historic quarter of the Andalusian capital bursts with joy and bustle. This area has an interesting collection of historic buildings, many of which have been declared World Heritage Sites, and also contains colourful districts with great popular flavour, such as Triana and La Macarena. Ask your host family for the packed lunch Guided tour of the Museo Taurino de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla. Dinner & overnight with the host family. Day 6: RONDA Depart on excursion to Ronda. This town sits on either side of the Tajo del Ronda, a narrow gorge more than 150 metres deep. Celts, Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs all inhabited these lands, which were reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs. The historic quarter, reminiscent of the Arab age and with a medieval layout is scattered to the south of the Guadalevín, while more modern Ronda, the part which sprang up after the16th century, unfolds to the north of the course of this river. Several bridges unite the two halves of one of the most interesting towns on the route of the Whitewashed Villages Meet with the local guide. Visit of RONDA: Bullring, Viewpoint of the Catholic Monarchs, Ask your host family for the packed lunch Return to Sevilla. Dinner & overnight with the host family. Day 7: GRANADA Ask your host family for the packed lunch Drive to GRANADA Because it was the last city reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, Granada has an unmistakable Arab flavour. Its cuisine, crafts and urban layout are a consequence of the city's glorious history. Fountains, viewpoints and Cármenes, the villas surrounded by gardens typical of the city, add to Granada's unforgettable charm. Not in vain was one of its oldest districts, the Albaycin, declared a World Heritage Site, together with the Alhambra and the Generalife Meet with the local guide. Visit the ALHAMBRA & GENERALIFE Dinner in a Restaurant Overnight train to Barcelona. Couchettes 4x4. Day 8: BARCELONA Arrival to Barcelona train Station. Barcelona is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city that incorporates in its urban street pattern Roman remains, medieval districts and the most beautiful examples of Modernism and 20th century avant-garde art. Not for nothing were the emblematic buildings of Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Luis Doménech i Montaner declared to be World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Meet with your private bus. Leave the luggage in the bus Breakfast in a Restaurant Meet with the local guide. Visit of BARCELONA: Sagrada Familia, Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya, Gothic Quarter Visit Parque Guell on your own Drive to Costa Brava. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. Day 9: BARCELONA Relax at Costa Brava beach or plan an excursion to Barcelona by public transportation. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

4 MADRID SALAMANCA ZAMORA SEGOVIA PORTUGAL SEVILLE ALCAZAR CATHEDRAL

5 BARCELONA 9days/8nights (April, May, June, July & August) Madrid, Avila, Segovia, Salamanca, Sevilla, Granada, Barcelona Day 2 MADRID Arrival at Madrid Airport. Meet with the bus at the airport parking. Meet with the local guide: Sightseeing and walking tour of MADRID. Discover well known sights, famous squares such as Plaza de Oriente, Mayor, de la Villa, Puerta del Sol. Drive to the hotel Free Afternoon. Dinner & overnight at the hotel Day 3 AVILA Meet with the local guide. Visit the PRADO MUSEUM. This is Spain s most visited museum, and one of the world s finest art galleries. The Prado Museum is, without a doubt, the big star of the Paseo del Arte (Art Avenue) in Madrid. It is in a privileged central location, surrounded by trees and monuments. It is internationally famous, mainly on account of its enviable collection of paintings. The enormous value of the paintings here has, to a certain extent, eclipsed the works of sculpture, drawing, prints and decorative arts also to be found in the collection. Nevertheless, with the numerous great masters to be seen on display, it is no surprise that other items are left in the background. Lunch on your own. Free afternoon in Madrid Drive to AVILA Avila is a trip back in time where you will feel like a real medieval knight. The city (walled, yet open-minded) is a designated World Heritage Site and provides the perfect surroundings to immerse yourself the flavour of the Middle Ages Meet with the local coordinator and host families. Dinner & overnight with the host family. Day 4 SEGOVIA A member of the host family will accompany the students until the meeting point Meet with the local guide. Visit of AVILA: Meet with the local guide. Visit the Walls, old city and Cathedral. Ask your host family for the packed lunch Depart on excursion to Segovia Meet with the local guide. Visit of SEGOVIA: Aqueduct & Alcazar. Segovia is a World Heritage City, with unique monuments which alone make a visit well worthwhile. However, once in Segovia you will find the city offers much, much more. An old Jewish quarter, stately homes, outstanding views and a green belt which is ideal for a pleasant stroll in the sunshine Return to Avila. Dinner & overnight with the host family. Day 5 SALAMANCA Meet with your luggage. Depart on excursion to Salamanca. This is the University City par excellence: Salamanca University was the first to be founded in Spain and is also one of the oldest in Europe. In its heyday it was one of the most highly regarded European universities. For this reason it has been attended by some of the greatest Spanish thinkers, artists and writers. Ask your host family for the packed lunch Meet with the local guide. Visit of SALAMANCA: Visit the Civil University, Old and New Cathedral, Main Square, Casa de las Conchas, Return to Avila. Dinner & overnight with the host family. Day 6 SEVILLA Ask your host family for the packed lunch Drive to Sevilla. Built on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville is heir to a rich Arab legacy, and to the condition of being a prosperous trading port with the Americas. Every street and square that makes up the historic quarter of the Andalusian capital bursts with joy and bustle. This area has an interesting collection of historic buildings, many of which have been declared World Heritage Sites, and also contains colourful districts with great popular flavour, such as Triana and La Macarena Meet with the local guide. Visit of SEVILLA: Royal Alcazar, Cathedral, Plaza España, Giralda & Sta. Cruz Quarter. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. Day 7 GRANADA Drive to GRANADA Because it was the last city reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, Granada has an unmistakable Arab flavour. Its cuisine, crafts and urban layout are a consequence of the city's glorious history. Fountains, viewpoints and Cármenes, the villas surrounded by gardens typical of the city, add to Granada's unforgettable charm. Not in vain was one of its oldest districts, the Albaycin, declared a World Heritage Site, together with the Alhambra and the Generalife Meet with the local guide. Visit the ALHAMBRA & GENERALIFE Dinner in a Restaurant Overnight train to Barcelona. Couchettes 4x4. Day 8 - BARCELONA Arrival to Barcelona train Station. Barcelona is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city that incorporates in its urban street pattern Roman remains, medieval districts and the most beautiful examples of Modernism and 20th century avant-garde art. Not for nothing were the emblematic buildings of Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Luis Doménech i Montaner declared to be World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Meet with your private bus. Leave the luggage in the bus Breakfast in a Restaurant Meet with the local guide. Visit of BARCELONA: Sagrada Familia, Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya, Gothic Quarter Visit Parque Guell on your own Drive to Costa Brava. Dinner & overnight at the hotel. Day 9 - BARCELONA Relax at Costa Brava beach or plan an excursion to Barcelona by public transportation. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

6 GRANADA LA ALHAMBRA GENERALIFE FLAMENCO CLASSES COSTA DEL SOL BEACH

7 MIJAS RONDA JEREZ GIBRALTAR GRANADA OR MALAGA BARCELONA

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