Spanish Fiesta
Experience Spanish culture in all its forms.
Admire the country’s bold and unique architecture, from the unfinished La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the Seville Cathedral. Feel the emotive rhythms of the flamenco and soak up stunning Mediterranean views in Costa del Sol. In Madrid, the Palacio Real shows off Spain’s regal side, while the Prado features its most celebrated artists.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Barcelona • Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a tour of ValenciaParticipate in a creative workshop where you'll learn about the art of making ninots (seasonal)
See the City of Arts and Sciences complex
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Day 5: Valencia • Granada
Travel to Granada -
Day 6: Granada • Costa del Sol
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Visit the AlhambraCompete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Travel to the Costa del Sol
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Gibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa de Sol • Seville
Travel to Seville
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
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
See the Plaza de España
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Day 9: Seville • Córdoba • Puerto Lápice • Madrid
Travel via Córdoba and Puerto Lápice to Madrid
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
Visit the Mezquita
See Puerto Lápice
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Day 10: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Madrid • Lisbon
Explore Madrid on your own
Enjoy lunch in Madrid
Fly to Lisbon
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Day 12: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 13: Lisbon
Take an excursion to Sintra
Take a guided tour of Quinta de Regaleira Palace
Tour the Quinta de Regaleira palace with an expert local guide
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Barcelona • Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a tour of ValenciaParticipate in a creative workshop where you'll learn about the art of making ninots (seasonal)
See the City of Arts and Sciences complex
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Day 5: Valencia • Granada
Travel to Granada -
Day 6: Granada • Costa del Sol
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Visit the AlhambraCompete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Travel to the Costa del Sol
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Gibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa de Sol • Seville
Travel to Seville
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
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
See the Plaza de España
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Day 9: Seville • Córdoba • Puerto Lápice • Madrid
Travel via Córdoba and Puerto Lápice to Madrid
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
Visit the Mezquita
See Puerto Lápice
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Day 10: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Madrid • Lisbon
Explore Madrid on your own
Enjoy lunch in Madrid
Fly to Lisbon
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Day 12: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 13: Lisbon
Take an excursion to Sintra
Take a guided tour of Quinta de Regaleira Palace
Tour the Quinta de Regaleira palace with an expert local guide
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (12 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 5 walking tour led by your Tour Director (6 with extension)
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Entrances
Park Güell; Fallas workshop (seasonal); Alhambra; Seville Cathedral; Mezquita; Palacio Real; Prado; (with extension: Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Sintra)
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Experiential learning
“City Challenge” scavenger hunt
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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
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
