Spain: The Grand Tour

Take your students on the grand tour of Spain! Immerse yourself in the cultures that make Spain so rich and diverse! Discover the best of art in Madrid, from Picasso at the Reina Sofia to Valazquez at the Prado. Marvel at Spain’s iconic architecture, from the Alhambra in Granada to Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
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Day 1 Overnight Flight to Spain (Madrid)
Day 2 Hola Madrid
Meet your tour director and check into hotel
Day 3 Madrid landmarks
Madrid guided sightseeing tour
LEAP Cocina Española!
Cooking class and dinner
Details: Prado guided visit with Whisper headsets
Visit the Museo del Prado, home of works by Spain's great masters, including Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez, and El Greco.
Details: Plaza de España
The Plaza de España is a popular place to gather in Central Madrid. It features a large monument to Miguel de Cervante, author of Don Quixote.
Details: Royal Palace
View the Palacio Real, a huge palace begun in 1738 on the site of the Madrid Alcázar, which burned to the ground in 1734. Although the palace is no longer home to the royal family, it is still full of art treasures and antiques, including Tiepolo ceilings and paintings by Goya.
Details: Reina Sofia Museum visit
Officially recognized as Spain’s National Museum of 20th Century Art, The Sofia—as it is more commonly known—is home to an impressive collection from Spain’s two greatest 20th century masters. Hosting works of both Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, it’s no wonder that The Sofia has risen to such a prominent place in the world of art. Certainly the most famous piece in the museum is Picasso’s Guernica, but in addition to this wonderful masterpiece, you’ll also find a vast library, archive, bookstore and restaurant.
Details: LEAP Cocina Española!
Create and enjoy some of Spain's most popular and iconic dishes and discover firsthand what makes these dishes enduring classics of Spanish cuisine.
Day 4 Madrid--Granada
Toledo guided sightseeing tour
St. Mary’s Synagogue visitToledo Cathedral visitMonastery of San Juan de los Reyes visit
Details: LEAP Spanish Civil War
Nationalist? Republican? Argue ideology in a revolutionary roleplay that delves into the causes of the Spanish Civil War!
Details: St. Mary’s Synagogue visit
Visit The Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, the oldest intact synagogue building in Europe. As it was constructed by the Christian Kingdom of Castile and designed by Islamic architects for Jewish use, it is considered a symbol of cooperation among the three religions.
Details: Toledo Cathedral visit
Walk to Toledo Cathedral, considered one of the greatest Gothic structures in Spain. The cathedral actually reflects several architectural styles and features many art treasures, including: the Transparente, a Last Supper in alabaster, El Greco's Twelve Apostoles, and works by Juan de Borgona. The Treasure Room features a 500-pound, 15th Century gilded monstrance, allegedly made with gold brought back from the New World by Colombus. It is still carried through the streets of Toledo during the feast of Corpus Christi.
Day 5 Granada--Seville
Details: Alhambra Palace & Generalife Gardens guided visit
See the impressive Islamic architecture en route to the massive Alhambra fortress-palace and enjoy the soul-soothing fountains of the Generalife Gardens with a local guide. Please note the guided tour will include entrance to the gardens and rooms surrounding the palace but entrance to the main palace building may not be accessible at all times due to limited availability.
Details: LEAP ¡Ay Flamenco!
Clap! Stomp your feet - now flamenco! Professional dancers teach you the history, rhythms and moves of the gypsy dance that holds a special place in Spanish culture. Later, sit back and admire the pros in a show.
Details: Flamenco Class
Watch as Flamenco dancers use intricate footwork and elaborate arm gestures to convey the mood of the music, then join them on the dance floor and try out the moves yourself!
Details: Flamenco evening
Originating from gypsy music and dance in Southern Spain, flamenco dancing has become a Spanish institution. Dancers use intricate footwork and elaborate arm gestures to convey the mood of the music, which can range from lamentation to celebration.
Day 6 Seville landmarks
Seville guided sightseeing tour
Plaza de EspañaOld Jewish Quarter (Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé)Casa de Pilatos visitSeville Cathedral visitGiralda Tower ascentColumbus’ gravesite
Optional  LEAP Matador for a day  $119
Details: Seville guided sightseeing tour
See the twisted alleyways and cobbled streets of this flamboyant Spanish city with a local guide. Discover the enchanting Plaza de España, the Giralda Tower, within the largest gothic cathedral in the world, and explore the Casa de Pilatos considered the prototype of the Andalusian palace.
Day 7 Seville--Barcelona
Cordoba guided sightseeing tour
Mezquita visit with Whisper headset
Travel to Barcelona via AVE train
Details: Cordoba guided sightseeing tour
Marvel at the 800 marble columns of the 1,200-year-old Mezquita. Savor the aroma of flower-accented Jewish quarter courtyards in Córdoba with a local guide.
Details: Lunch in Cordoba
Today, lunch is included in place of dinner.
Day 8 Barcelona landmarks
Details: Barcelona guided sightseeing tour
See brilliant Barcelona, a city of graceful Gothic churches, wrought-iron balconies and grand avenues filled with outdoor cafés. Throughout the city, daringly innovative buildings sit side-by-side with the medieval past. A licensed, local guide will show you some of the high points of this architectural showcase. First stop, the pointy spires of the La Sagrada Familia (Church of the Holy Family), a half-finished church complex that became the obsession of Barcelona's famously eccentric architectural genius, Antoni Gaudí. At the top of Güell Park, another of Gaudí's masterpieces, is a terraced area where you get a fantastic view of the park and Barcelona City. The vibrant colours of the tiles are breathtaking. Then step back to the past with a journey up to Montjuïc (Hill of the Jews), a fortress built atop an ancient Jewish cemetery. This was the site of numerous battles to control Barcelona, and also the location of the 1992 Olympics.
Details: Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia
This breathtaking church, said to be the master-work of architect Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction since 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026!
Details: Montjuïc Hill
Travel to Barcelona’s mountain of Montjuïc, the focal point of two of the city’s key international events: the World’s Fair of 1929, of which many structures still remain; and the 1992 Olympic Games. Montjuïc features the largest "green zone" in the city with miles of forests and parks.
Details: Park Güell visit
Spend time in Parc Güell, part of the UN ESCO World Heritage Site, 'Works of Antoni Gaudi'. Designed primarily by Gaudí, particularly interesting areas of the park include a mosaic pagoda, a lizard fountain spitting water, an undulating bench decorated with ceramic fragments, and an array of unique Doric columns, which are hollow and serve as part of Gaudí's drainage system.
Details: Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia guided visit
This breathtaking church, said to be the master-work of architect Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction since 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026! Despite its unfinished state, the church has 18 spindle-shaped towers that soar above the church itself, making for a striking addition to Barcelona’s skyline and more than worth the visit.
Details: Casa Milà (La Pedrera) visit
This magnificent building is the epitome of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical style. See how he uses twisted pillars, curved archways and warped metal balconies to create a totally unique design all his own.
Day 9 Barcelona
Optional  Dali Museum in Figueres  $85
Details: LEAP Spirit of Spain
Immerse yourself in the art that defines the passion of Spain. Explore the meaning and compare the techniques of artists from El Greco to Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. Enrich your knowledge of art history as you debate how these and other artists defined and shaped Spanish culture.
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Day 10 End tour

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    Day 10 Start extension to Mallorca
    Fly to Palma de Mallorca
    Palma de Mallorca guided sightseeing tour
    Bellver Castle visitOld QuarterCathedral of Santa Maria (La Seu) visit
    Day 11 Mallorca
    Free time in Mallorca
    Day 12 End Tour
    Tour Includes:
    • Round-trip airfare and other transportation described in the itinerary
    • Centrally located three- and four-star hotels
    • Plentiful daily breakfast to start the day energized and ready to go
    • Appetizing, culturally representative, three-course dinner daily (lunch replacement where "dinner on your own" is noted)
    • Full time, multilingual, WorldStrides tour director who is LEAP-trained in experiential education
    • Local guide at sites and on city tours as described in the itinerary
    • LEAP! Learning through Exploration and Active Participation; trademarked immersive approach of learning by doing
    • Entrances and transportation to sites and activities described in your itinerary
    • Local guide and local bus driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
    • 24/7 On Tour Emergency Support
    • Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided
    • Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, any required passport or visa fees, optional excursions, or recommended Tips for the Tour Director or multi-day Bus Drivers. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid tips, or other individual/group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.

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