A Taste of Spain
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Group Leader: Marques Watkins
Requested Return Date: 4/11/2026
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Indulge in an authentic and delicious taste of Spain, from the modern foodie dishes of Madrid to traditional tapas in the cobblestone neighborhoods of Seville.
Marzipan, the famous treat of Toledo, further sweetens the town’s Gothic history and towering cathedrals. Discover local life in the charming countryside villages of the Costa del Sol, visit a sheep farm that produces the country’s famous Manchego cheese, and enjoy paella as it’s meant to be—shared with friends.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Experience a tasting of churros con chocolate
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Day 3: Madrid
Enjoy a cuisine-focused tour with a local guide and see top sights as you learn about Madrid’s foodie culture
Take time to explore Mercado Anton Martin, a bustling three-story food market revered by locals
Visit a Manchego cheese farm to see the making of this delicious sheep milk cheese and enjoy a tasting
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Day 4: Toledo · Madrid
Take an excursion to Toledo
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
Enjoy a tasting of marzipan, a sweet Toledo specialty made with sugar and local almonds
Have dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to Madrid
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Day 5: Madrid · Seville
Travel by AVE train to Seville
Stop for a photo at Las Setas de Seville
Take a tapas tour of Seville, stopping through iconic city sites while tasting traditional bites
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Day 6: Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
Visit the Royal Alcázar
Go to the historic neighborhood Barrio de Triana for a cooking class, where you’ll make and enjoy your own gazpacho or paella
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Day 7: Seville · Costa del Sol region
Enjoy a day interacting with local farmers and villagers
With your Tour Director you will:
- Tour a centuries-old almond and olive farms
- Enjoy a traditional meal with local residents
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Experience a tasting of churros con chocolate
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Day 3: Madrid
Enjoy a cuisine-focused tour with a local guide and see top sights as you learn about Madrid’s foodie culture
Take time to explore Mercado Anton Martin, a bustling three-story food market revered by locals
Visit a Manchego cheese farm to see the making of this delicious sheep milk cheese and enjoy a tasting
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Day 4: Toledo · Madrid
Take an excursion to Toledo
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
Enjoy a tasting of marzipan, a sweet Toledo specialty made with sugar and local almonds
Have dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to Madrid
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Day 5: Madrid · Seville
Travel by AVE train to Seville
Stop for a photo at Las Setas de Seville
Take a tapas tour of Seville, stopping through iconic city sites while tasting traditional bites
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Day 6: Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
Visit the Royal Alcázar
Go to the historic neighborhood Barrio de Triana for a cooking class, where you’ll make and enjoy your own gazpacho or paella
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Day 7: Seville · Costa del Sol region
Enjoy a day interacting with local farmers and villagers
With your Tour Director you will:
- Tour a centuries-old almond and olive farms
- Enjoy a traditional meal with local residents
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
All transportation, including round-trip flights, 1 train
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfast and dinner with 1 lunch
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Guided sightseeing
3 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations
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Entrances
7 tickets to bucket-list experiences and attractions
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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
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