Explore the heart of Spain through its capital city and one of its most historic university towns. From royal palaces to cobblestone plazas, this itinerary offers students and teachers a meaningful blend of art, architecture, and Spanish identity.
Board your overnight flight to Madrid, ready to explore two of Spain’s most iconic cities.
Arrive in Madrid and meet your local travel liaison
Transfer to your hotel and settle in
Light walking tour of central Madrid:
• Puerta del Sol
• Plaza Mayor
• Royal Palace (exterior)
Enjoy a welcome dinner and rest after travel
Overnight in Madrid
Visit the Prado Museum with a licensed guide
Stroll through Retiro Park and stop by the Crystal Palace
Optional: visit the Reina Sofía Museum to see Picasso’s Guernica
Evening free for tapas or exploring the Gran Vía
Overnight in Madrid
Travel to Toledo (~1 hr by coach) for a guided day tour:
• Toledo Cathedral
• Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
• Mosque of Cristo de la Luz
Walk the narrow medieval streets and enjoy panoramic views of the Tagus River
Return to Madrid for dinner
Overnight in Madrid
Depart Madrid and travel by coach or train to Salamanca (~2.5 hrs)
After check-in, take a walking tour of the historic center:
• Plaza Mayor (one of Spain’s most beautiful)
• University of Salamanca (one of the oldest in Europe)
• Casa de las Conchas, Old & New Cathedrals
Group dinner in the heart of the city
Overnight in Salamanca
Visit the University of Salamanca, including the frescoes, lecture halls, and the famous frog on the façade
Optional: language or cultural exchange workshop with local students
Climb the cathedral towers for panoramic views
Enjoy time in artisan shops or cafés in the afternoon
Optional visit to the Art Nouveau & Art Deco Museum (Casa Lis)
Overnight in Salamanca
Return to Madrid by coach or train
Enjoy a relaxing final afternoon for last-minute shopping or souvenirs
Optional stop at Templo de Debod for sunset photos
Farewell dinner and group reflections
Overnight in Madrid
Transfer to Madrid-Barajas Airport for your return flight to the U.S., bringing home memories of plazas, palaces, and student-filled cobbled streets.
Board for 6 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
