The Splendors of Spain October 31-November 16, 2016

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1 The Splendors of Spain October 31-November 16, 2016 October 31 Arrive and orientation Welcome Dinner Nov 1 Morning: Seminar on the History of Spain from a cultural, economic and historic point of view. Afternoon: walking tour in the historical center of visiting the famous Seven Streets, from the original medieval neighborhood. Nov 2 Morning: Seminar "The Basque culture, history and present society: politics, economy, education, arts" - Expert: Fernando Fontova, consultant, he was a member of the Basque Government in 2010/2011. Afternoon: Visit to the Guggenheim Museum including the art collections, and temporary exhibitions. Learn how the city was transformed since the construction of this significant piece of architecture, which is now referred to as the " Effect." Nov 3 Morning: Seafront promenade in Getxo. A stroll past the Great Mansions of Getxo. Lunch: at old Portu Zaharra. Traditional Basque bar of Pinxos at the Old Port of Zaharra. Afternoon: A visit to the Port of, the most important port in northern Spain. Meet with the port authority t learn about the historical relevance of this port for the economy of the city of. Nov 4 San Sebastian Trip to San Sebastian Morning: Visit to San Sebastian s old town. Walk to the top of the Monte Urgull to see the views of the town and visiting "El Castillo de la Mota" and the City Museum. Basque cuisine workshop at one of the oldest gastronomic society «Gastron6mica". Free afternoon

2 Nov 5 San Sebastian Morning: promenade to visit the Peines de los Viento" at the seafront to see Chillida's sculptural set. one of the most famous Basque artists. Climb the Igueldo Mountain by the "funicular" to see the beautiful views of the sea and town. Afternoon: walk around the churches at the Old Town, Basilica Santa Maria del Coro, Iglesia de San Vicente and visit San Telmo Museum. Dinner: with AIPC Pandora board member, to talk about the Basque terrorist organization, ETA, and Basque separatist movements. Nov 6 Morning bus trip to Afternoon: Guided tour of the historic center of, the "Habsbourg District". Schematic overview of the history of Spain. Circuit: Plaza de la Encarnacion. Palacio Real, Calle Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Provincia. Nov 7 Morning: Visit to the Prado Museum: Spanish great painters, as Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. Welcome by US Ambassador or someone from the embassy to include a seminar. Afternoon: Private bus tour, from the main central streets to discovering the urbanism of the city Nov 8 Cordoba Morning: Visit to the Reina Sofia Museum: Picasso, Dali and artists from the Basque Country, Oteiza, Chillida, Richard Serra. We will also see the mock-up of the Spanish pavilion at the Paris Universal Exhibition of Afternoon: Spanish Food Workshop; learning more about the Spanish lifestyle along the history through the food and food production.

3 Learn how to cook Paella Nov 9 Morning: Trip to Cordoba by fast train Afternoon: visit to the cathedral/mosque and the old town Concert or artistic activity Nov 10 Cordoba Morning: Old town visit, Callejuelas de la Judería and Palacio de Viana Afternoon: Arab Baths Nov 11 Sevilla Morning Trip to Sevilla Afternoon: guided promenade through the old town, visiting the at The Cathedral of Seville, The Golden Tower passing through the Park of Maria Luisa, La Real Casa de Tabacos and finishing at "El Alcazar de Sevilla". It is one of the most representative monumental compounds in the city, starting from the Arabic period, late Middle Mudejar right through to the Renaissance, Baroque and the XIX century. The declaration of World Heritage Site by1987. Nov 12 Sevilla Trip to Dofiana National Park Visit of the park to discover the wonders of Spain s natural history. Back to Seville Nov 13 Granada Morning: Fundación Three Cultures, seminar on intercultural dialogue and good practices among the Euromed Zone Afternoon: trip to Granada by bus Nov 14 Granada Morning: guided visit to La Alhambra Afternoon: walking tour around the Albaicin Neighborhood, Plaza Nueva, Paseo del Darro, and Catedral.. Nov 15 Bus to Sevilla and fast train to Free afternoon shopping Farewell dinner November 16 Homeward Bound

4 Add-on trip to Barcelona November 16-19, 2016 November 16 Fast train to Barcelona Discovering the historic part of Barcelona (barrio Gótico, Ramblas..) a walk that could lead us through several monuments (la Catedral, Palau episcopal, Roman walls, Pia Almoina...), a walk through the Eixample district and a visit to the Pedrera (Gaudí s construction methods and its inspiration in natural forms), November 17 Morning: guided visit to the Sagrada Família wave district with nice shops and new design buildings Afternoon: Visit of the Picasso Museum, mostly based on its youth works it is a good introduction on Modernism and late 19th Century Barcelona (and a great link with Gaudí). Theatre and or concert in the evening. November 18 Morning: Santa Caterina market, walk through the district of Borne, new Early afternoon: A walk through the Example district and a visit to the Pedrera (Gaudí s construction methods and its inspiration in natural forms), and in the afternoon the Sagrada Família. November 19 Homeward Bound

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