Tour Number: 1992388AW
Group Leader: Bethany Meyers
Requested Departure Date: 3/16/2019
Requested Return Date: 3/24/2019
Requested Departure Gateway: Raleigh (NC)

ABOUT EF

For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

9 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Market of San Miguel
  • Day 3: Madrid

    Take a guided tour of Madrid

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Plaza de España 
    • Plaza de Oriente

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Toledo

    Toledo

    This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Day 4: Madrid

    Visit the Prado
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Madrid by bike

    Madrid by bike

    Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides.  Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.

  • Day 5: Madrid • Córdoba • Seville

    Travel via Córdoba to Seville

    Visit the Mezquita

    Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide

  • Day 6: Seville

    Tour Barrio de Santa Cruz with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Alcázar

    Visit the Seville Cathedral

    See the Plaza de España

    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 

    Take a Flamenco dance lesson 

    See a Flamenco show 

  • Day 7: Seville • Évora • Lisbon

    Travel via Evora to Lisbon

    Visit the Chapel of Bones

    Take a guided tour of Évora

    Take a walking tour of Lisbon
  • Day 8: Lisbon

    Take a guided tour of Lisbon

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Padrão dos Descobrimentos
    • Tower of Belém

    During a photo stop, enjoy a panoramic view of Lisbon’s red-tiled roofs

    Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

    Photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Lisbon fado evening

    Lisbon fado evening

    Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Market of San Miguel
  • Day 3: Madrid

    Take a guided tour of Madrid

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Plaza de España 
    • Plaza de Oriente

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Toledo

    Toledo

    This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Day 4: Madrid

    Visit the Prado
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Madrid by bike

    Madrid by bike

    Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides.  Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.

  • Day 5: Madrid • Córdoba • Seville

    Travel via Córdoba to Seville

    Visit the Mezquita

    Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide

  • Day 6: Seville

    Tour Barrio de Santa Cruz with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Alcázar

    Visit the Seville Cathedral

    See the Plaza de España

    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 

    Take a Flamenco dance lesson 

    See a Flamenco show 

  • Day 7: Seville • Évora • Lisbon

    Travel via Evora to Lisbon

    Visit the Chapel of Bones

    Take a guided tour of Évora

    Take a walking tour of Lisbon
  • Day 8: Lisbon

    Take a guided tour of Lisbon

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Padrão dos Descobrimentos
    • Tower of Belém

    During a photo stop, enjoy a panoramic view of Lisbon’s red-tiled roofs

    Visit the Jerónimos Monastery

    Photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Lisbon fado evening

    Lisbon fado evening

    Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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