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Madrid, Seville, Coastal Spain, Granada

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12-Day Cultural Journey – Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Costa del Sol, Granada & Back to Madrid

From royal palaces to coastal views, Moorish castles to medieval streets—experience Spain’s most iconic regions on this unforgettable educational journey.

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1. Madrid

Madrid, Spain

2. Toledo

Toledo, Spain

3. Seville

Seville, Spain

4. Málaga

Málaga, Spain

5. Nerja Cave Park

29780 Nerja, Málaga, Spain

6. Granada

Granada, Spain

Day 1- Depart

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Depart the USA

Board your overnight flight to Madrid, Spain’s vibrant capital.

Day 2 - Madrid

Arrive in Madrid – Orientation & Old Town
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Madrid

  • Meet your travel liaison and transfer to hotel

  • Light walking tour: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace (exterior)

  • Group welcome dinner

Overnight in Madrid

Day 3 - Madrid

Madrid – Art, Culture & Retiro
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Madrid

  • Guided tour of the Prado Museum

  • Walk through Retiro Park, see the Crystal Palace

  • Optional: visit Reina Sofía Museum or Royal Palace interior

  • Group dinner or tapas night

Overnight in Madrid

Day 4 - Toledo

Day Trip to Toledo – Cultures Collide
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Excursion to Toledo

  • Guided tour of Toledo:
    • Toledo Cathedral
    • Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
    • Mosque of Cristo de la Luz

  • Return to Madrid for dinner

Overnight in Madrid

Day 5 - Seville

Madrid → Seville – Southern Charm
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Madrid to Seville

  • Take the high-speed AVE train to Seville (~2.5 hrs)

  • Walking tour: Barrio Santa Cruz, Plaza de España, Cathedral exterior

  • Optional Flamenco show in the evening

Overnight in Seville

Day 6 - Seville

Seville – Palaces & Towers
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Seville

  • Guided visit to the Royal Alcázar of Seville

  • Optional visit to Giralda Tower and Seville Cathedral (interior)

  • Afternoon free for souvenirs or riverfront relaxing

Overnight in Seville

Day 7 - Costa del Sol

Seville → Costa del Sol (Málaga)
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Seville to Costa del Sol

  • Drive to Costa del Sol (~2.5–3 hrs)

  • Afternoon beach time or visit Málaga Old Town

  • Visit Picasso Museum or Gibralfaro Castle

Overnight in Málaga

Day 8 - Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol – Explore Nearby
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Costa del Sol

  • Excursion to Ronda – dramatic cliffside town with incredible views (~1.5 hrs)

  • Visit Nerja Caves – natural wonders on the Mediterranean coast

Overnight in Costa del Sol

Day 9 - Granada

Costa del Sol → Granada – Moorish Legacy
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Costa del Sol to Granada

  • Travel to Granada (~2 hrs)

  • Explore the Albaicín, stroll cobbled streets, and enjoy sunset at Mirador San Nicolás

  • Optional Arab bath experience or tea in a traditional tetería

Overnight in Granada

Day 10 - Granada

Granada – Alhambra & Gardens
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Granada

  • Guided tour of the Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

  • Afternoon free for shopping, relaxing, or visiting the Royal Chapel

  • Farewell Andalusia dinner with group reflections

Overnight in Granada

Day 11 - Madrid

Travel to Madrid
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Granada to Madrid

  • Depart Granada and travel by high-speed train or coach to Madrid (~3.5–4 hrs)

  • Light free time for last-minute shopping or relaxing at Plaza de Oriente or El Rastro

  • Final dinner near Plaza Mayor or in Lavapiés

Overnight in Madrid

DAY 12

Depart Spain
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Depart

Transfer to Madrid-Barajas International Airport for your flight back to the U.S.

INCLUDED

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This trip can include:

  • Board for 10 nights (no lunches included)

  • Accommodation in hotels

  • Breakfasts at the hostels

  • Dinner at local restaurants

  • All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

  • Local public transportation

  • The presence of a guide throughout the trip

  • Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to France

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