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Bilbao –

BILBAO, SPAIN Arrive: 0800 Friday June 27, 2014

Onboard: 1800 Monday June 30, 2014

Brief Overview: The city of Bilbao sits on the northern coast

of Spain in the Basque region and is a metropolis home to

over 1 million people. With a long history of heavy

industry, the city is now characterized by the works of

many talented and world-renowned architects. While

Canadian architect Frank Gehry’s famous Guggenheim

Museum remains a modern structural marvel and attracts

millions of visitors from around the globe each year, there

are numerous other museums that this city presents that

are not to be missed. Head into the Old Quarter; Bilbao’s

700-year-old city center that was once the scene of the

city’s commercial and port activities. The area is now a

pedestrian precinct lined with numerous shops and fantastic restaurants. On June 29, join the city as it

celebrates the Renaissance Church of San Pedro with various activities, local cuisine, and outdoor

concerts. ISE will offer a shuttle on June 29 to the nearby town of Sopelana so that students may enjoy the

festivities.

Lush, green mountains provide a lovely backdrop to the city, as well as the Nervion River that runs through

Bilbao. Stroll across the many bridges that connect the city, each one with a unique architectural design.

Walk up and down the banks of the river, or catch a Bilboat to tour the city by boat.

Surrounding: Exit the bustling city center and find yourself in the Rioja Alavesa to take in the beautiful

landscape and expansive vineyards. Visits to the local wineries in this area are popular among visitors.

Some trips by category for helpful planning:

Art and Architecture:

BIL 101-102: Bilbao & Guggenheim

BIL 103-103: Bilbao, A Night City Tour

Action/Adventure:

BIL 104-101: Photo Rally

BIL 102-101: Canoe & Bicycle

BIL 201-201: Multi-adventure in the Pyrenees

BIL 108-401: Riding a Horse on the Beach

BIL 109-301: Mundaka & Surf Day

Cultural Highlights:

BIL 105-201: San Sebastian & Hondarribia

BIL 106-201: Biarritz & Saint Jean de Luz

BIL 107-201: Santander & Santillana

BIL 111-401: Pamplona

BIL 112-401: La Rioja

Impact Event: BIL 110-401: Voluntary Recovery Wild Animals Center

Bilbao –

Day 1: Friday, June 27 IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day. Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course. Field Labs Bilbao, Spain Friday, June 27

DRAM 2020 101 Professor Nancy Carr/Geno Carr Acting I: Performance at Sea

SEMS 3500 103 Professor Nancy Carr/Geno Carr Comparative Theater: From Page to Stage to Screen

ARTH 2599 102 Professor Betsy Chunko Great Monuments

ENGR 2595 101 Professor Micheal Maniates Energy for the World

ANTH 3240 101 Professor Christopher Morris The Anthropology of Food

ARTS 1559 102 Professor Richard Robinson Photography and the Photographic Essay

BIL 101-102 BILBAO & GUGGENHEIM Half Day

Bilbao is the industrial and financial

capital of the Basque country. The

Romans, who discovered iron ore

mines along the Nervion River which

cuts through Bilbao, built numerous

foundries on the banks of the river

which today are undergoing

spectacular transformations and

renovations.

This tour explores Bilbao's Old Quarter with its famous narrow 'seven

streets', interesting architecture and Medieval heart; providing a stark

contrast to the ultra-modern and visually striking Guggenheim Museum,

which opened in 1997. The building and its remarkable structure are

rivaled by the contents of its galleries.

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $79 $75

Child $40 $38

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 27

1230

Return June 27 1700

HIGHLIGHTS

Two hours at the Guggenheim

Museum

Walking tour of Bilbao's Old Quarter

MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 200

BIL 102-101 CANOE & BICYCLE Half Day

Get to know the city and love it from the seat of a canoe!

Your hour plus of paddling along the Nervión River will take you past

highlights including the Arriaga Theatre, the Guggenheim Museum, and

under many of the famed

bridged of Bilbao.

You’re not done yet! Change

clothes for a 90-minute guided

biking tour that will offer more

views and hidden areas of the

city. A 15-minute walk will

bring you back to the coach for

transfer to ship.

Please Note: Participants should wear a bathing suit and bring a change of clothing for the bike ride including closed-toe

shoes. Wetsuits provided for canoeing.


Adult $114 $109

Child $57 $55

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 27

0930

Return June 27 1400

HIGHLIGHTS

Bilbao by Canoe & Bicycle

Spectacular city views

Snacks



Bilbao –

BIL 104-101 AMAZING VOYAGE: PHOTO RALLY Half Day

Discover the vast artistic wealth and history of the city of Bilbao through

the art of photography on this “city orientation” with a competitive twist!

Divided into teams of

five people, each team

will be given a camera

and some basic

photography instruction.

Teams will be given

clues from where they

will go about the city on

foot, by bus, and by

underground to capture

the required photos, earning points for each photo taken. Participants will

have a total of 90 minutes to complete this adventure before returning.

Teams will then meet up for tapas lunch where pictures and awards will

be distributed.


Adult $93 $88

Child $46 $44

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 27

0945

Return June 27 1415

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the city through a

photographic scavenger hunt

Use of public transportation

Light lunch of local tapas “pintxos”

Prizes for the winning team

-Taste of local tapas “pintxos” (3 per

person)

Prizes for the winning team



BIL 103-103 BILBAO, A NIGHT CITY TOUR Evening

Come explore the unique city of

Bilbao under the cloak of night

on a guided coach tour!

Discover the Basque version of

tapas, called Pinxtos (PINCH-

oh) as you make your way

through the financial and

industrial capital of the Basque

country. Gain a unique

perspective on the city as you

explore the many famous

landmarks during the night.

There will be several stops at

Pinxto bars to sample a variety

of these local savory snacks.


Adult $93 $88

Child $46 $44

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 27

1915

Return June 27 midnight

HIGHLIGHTS

Artxanda Hill

Guided visit around the Transporter

Bridge

4 Pinxtos (Basque tapas)



Bilbao –

Day 2: Saturday, June 28 BIL 201-201 MULTI-ADVENTURE IN PYRENEES 2 Days/ 1 Night

The Pyrenees is the

large mountain range

which separates

northern Spain from

the rest of Europe. This

450 km range of

mountains stretches

from the Bay of Biscay

to the Mediterranean

Sea. The mountains

are full of forests and

valleys just waiting to be explored. It is also a hub for adventure sports,

such as whitewater rafting and canyoning. Are you ready to discover all that the Pyrenees has to offer?

-White Water Rafting: A guided whitewater rafting adventure with a

range of rapids.

-Canyoning: Descend into the natural canyons on this guided tour

which combines mountaineering with swimming and climbing. Are you

ready to jump off rock formations into natural pools of water? The

beautiful canyons of the Pyrenees are ready to be discovered!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Guests will be accommodated in triple or 4 person

rooms unless they request and pay an additional supplement of $42

for double or $52 for single occupancy.

Email request to [email protected]

This is a STRENUOUS trip. A waiver is required to participate in this activity.

FOR RAFTING -- Please bring: Sports shoes (these will get wet), Swimsuit, Towel

We provide you: Helmet, Life jacket, Neoprene suit, Paddle, inflatable raft and other safety equipment.

Rafting: No previous experience necessary, simply follow your guide’s instructions both before and during the trip.

It is essential that participants are able to swim.

FOR CANYONING -- Please bring: Mountaineering boots or other closed-toe, rubber-soled shoes (these will get wet),

Swimsuit, Towel We provide you: Neoprene suit and jacket, Helmet, Ropes and harnesses.

Participants need a level of general fitness which will allow you to spend a full day walking and not suffer vertigo. It

is essential that participants are able to swim.

ITINERARY

DAY 1:

Depart port for (four hour drive) Aragon

White Water Rafting

1830 Transfer to hotel for check-in and dinner

DAY 2:

0830 Spend the morning canyoning

Transfer back to Bilbao


Adult $334 $320

Child $167 $160

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 28

0900

Return June 29 1700

HIGHLIGHTS

Rafting

Canyoning



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Bilbao –

BIL 105-201 SAN SEBASTIAN & HONDARRIBIA Full Day

Few cities have earned such

appropriate nicknames as San

Sebastian – 'The Beautiful', 'Pearl of

the Sea' and 'Incomparable'. A visit to

this charming medieval town built

around a crescent-shaped bay will

show you why. San Sebastian, or

Donostia, was made popular in 1886

by Queen Regent Maria Cristina and has been popular with Spanish

aristocracy ever since. The old town

is full of character and a perfect

place for strolling. Hondarribia, near

the French border is divided into two

parts – the upper town is the

medieval district and the lower

section is a fishermen's village.


Adult $103 $98

Child $51 $49

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 28

0900

Return June 28 1730

HIGHLIGHTS

Medieval Castle “Parador” in

Hondarribia

Old town on San Sebastian

View from Mount Igeldo

Lunch at local restaurant



BIL 106-201 BIARRITZ & SAINT JEAN DE LUZ Full Day

Enjoy and experience the beauty and charm of the Basque Coast during

this full-day tour of Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz, as well as lunch at a

lovely local restaurant.

Depart the

pier in Bilbao

for the 2-hour

and 30-

minute drive

by coach,

crossing the

Pyrenees into

France. A

large town

with several quarters, Biarritz is among the principal resorts on the Côte

Basque. Highlights include the palace on the beach at Biarritz, now the

world-class Hotel du Palais-Biarritz, and a center with natural springs at Eugenie les Bains in the Landes. Empress

Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III, erected both of these sites in the mid-19th century.

Visit the Rocher de la Vierge, where a glowing apparition in the form of the Virgin Mary was once believed to have

appeared on this legendary stone formation, guiding whalers safely ashore during a wicked storm. After lunch at a

local restaurant, enjoy a walking tour in Saint Jean de Luz, a lovely seaside resort and fishing port not far from the

Spanish border. In the town center, you will see the Medieval Spanish and Moorish architecture that adorns the old

buildings, fishing port, and narrow lanes.


Adult $124 $118

Child $62 $59

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 28

0830

Return June 28 1700

HIGHLIGHTS

Basque Coast landscapes

Lighthouse / Rocher de la Vierge

Biarritz

Picturesque Saint Jean de Luz

Local Lunch Included



Bilbao –

BIL 107-201 SANTANDER & SANTILLANA Full Day

The elegant city of

Santander is a coastal

town situated along the

bay of the Cantabrian

Sea. The historic

quarters of the city rest

against a beautiful

backdrop of mountains and views of the sea. Come explore the

promenade, the famous El Sardinero beach, and La Magdalena

Peninsula, on which the La Magdalena Park and the royal palace, which

was the summer residence of King Alfonso XIII, are situated.

Not far from Santander you may think you are in Italy, but its Santillana

del Mar, a beautiful medieval town developed around the collegiate

church of Santa Juliana. Its various defense towers and Renaissances

palaces make Santillana one of the most

important historical areas of Cantabria.

Careful, you might think you’re in Italy!


Adult $100 $95

Child $50 $48

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 28

0900

Return June 28 1700

HIGHLIGHTS

Dramatic views over the Coast

Palace and gardens of La

Magdalena

Old Collegiate church at Santillana

del Mar

Free time for LUNCH on your own



Bilbao –

Day 3: Sunday, June 29

BIL 050-301 SHUTTLE TO SOPELANA Half Day

On June 29, join the city as it celebrates the Renaissance Church of San

Pedro with various activities, local cuisine, and outdoor concerts. ISE will

offer a shuttle on June 29 to the nearby town of Sopelana so that

students may enjoy the festivities.

Please Note: Shuttle schedule and festival schedule of events will be available

on the ship.


Adult $12 $12

Child $12 $12

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 29

ALL DAY

Return June 29 ALL DAY

BIL 202-301 ARAGON OVERNIGHT 2 Days/ 1 Night

Depart Bilbao and

discover the

monuments of

Zaragoza on a

guided walking tour through the streets of the Aragon capital city. Located

on the banks of the Ebro River, this city is rich in history dating back to

2,000 years ago. The different civilizations that settled Zaragoza are

reflected in the numerous churches, basilicas, palaces, and city walls that

you will visit. At the Plaza del Pilar, you will find three of the city’s most

emblematic buildings: The Pilar Basilica, La Lonja Palace, and San

Salvador Cathedral (the “Seo). The tour also includes a visit to the interior

of the Basilica Nuestra Senora del Pilar.

On your second day, visit the Monasterio de Piedra.

During your tour of Monasterio, you will visit both the natural park as well

as the monastery itself. The natural park just outside of the monastery is

lush in vegetation, and a two hour walk through the park will take you

through its beautiful waterfalls, lakes and caves.

The Monastery, which was founded in the XII century, was built by the

Moors as a defensive and is an excellent example of XIII century

Cistercian architecture.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 (L, D):

Depart for Zaragoza

Boxed lunch from ship en route

Guided walking tour

Dinner and free time in the city

DAY 2 (B,L):

Breakfast and check-out of hotel

Depart for Monasterio de Piedra

Lunch

Return to Bilbao


Adult $334 $320

Child $167 $160

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 29

0900

Return June 30 1830

HIGHLIGHTS

Walking Tour of Zaragova

Guided visit to Basilica Nuestra

Senora de Pilar

Tour of Monasterio de Piedra and

the Natural Park



Bilbao –

BIL 108-301 HORSEBACK RIDING FACING THE CANTABRIAN SEA & FESTIVAL Full Day

If you ever imagined

riding a horse along a

beautiful beach with

scenic views of the

sea then this tour is

for you! Arrive in the

town of Laredo, a

popular attraction on

the Cantabrian coast,

where you will meet

up with your guide at

El Sable stable. From there you will ride down to the Bay of Santoña,

which has one of the most beautiful beaches in the region.

After your ride, spend a few hours celebrating with the locals at the annual San Pedro festivities in the seaside

town of Castro Urdiales.

Please Note: Proper clothing and closed-toe shoes should be worn for horse riding. A waiver is required to participate in this

activity.


Adult $102 $97

Child $51 $49

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 29

0930

Return June 29 1530

HIGHLIGHTS

Horseback riding

Castro Urdiales for San Pedro

Festival (2.5 hours) MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25


BIL 109-301 MUNDAKA SURF DAY & FESTIVAL Full Day

Join professor Robert Wilder for a

day of surfing followed by 2.5

hours of free time in the fishing

village of Mundaka to enjoy the

annual San Pedro Festival.

Surfing conditions in the summer

months are quite calm despite the

fame of the Mundaka wave (check it out here!). The surf school uses the

area called Playa de Llaida which is very safe and ideal to learn to surf for

all age groups, with no rocks or dangerous currents present.

Please Note: This is a strenuous activity. Participants must be able to

swim. Participants must bring Flip-flop, swimsuit and optional lycra t-shirt.

A change of clothes is recommended for free time in Mundaka.

A waiver is required to participate in this activity.


Adult $166 $158

Child $83 $79

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 29

0930

Return June 29 1700

HIGHLIGHTS

Mundaka fishing village

Free time to enjoy San Pedro

Festival (2.5 hours)

Surf activity (90 min)



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Bilbao –

Day 4: Monday, June 30 IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day. Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course. Field Labs Bilbao, Spain Friday, June 27

SEMS 3500 503 Professor Mark Peters Economic Development & Entrepreneurship [Group 1]

BIL 108-401 HORSEBACK RIDING FACING THE CANTABRIAN SEA Half Day

If you ever imagined

riding a horse along a

beautiful beach with

scenic views of the sea

then this tour is for

you! Arrive in the town

of Laredo, a popular

attraction on the

Cantabrian coast,

where you will meet up

with your guide at El

Sable stable. From there you will ride down to the Bay of Santoña, which

has one of the most beautiful beaches in the region.

Please Note: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for riding mandatory. A waiver is required to participate in this activity.


Adult $102 $97

Child $51 $49

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 30

0930

Return June 30 1430

HIGHLIGHTS

Horseback riding

Castro Urdiales town



BIL 110-401 VOLUNTARY RECOVERY WILD ANIMALS CENTRE Half Day

Calling all animal lovers: This recovery center serves as a shelter for

endangered wild fauna of the main species found in the Urdabai UNESCO

Biosphere Reserve area. With oak forests laying just meters from rich

aquatic vegetation, the wild animal center is full of environmental

diversity. During your visit, you will be assisting the staff in various tasks,

such as gardening and ground maintenance. You will

spend 2.5 hours at the recovery center, with an hour

of transportation each way.

Please Note: Participants should wear closed-toe shoes.


Adult $72 $69

Child $36 $35

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 30

0930

Return June 30 1330

HIGHLIGHTS

Service Activity



Bilbao –

BIL 111-401 PAMPLONA Full Day

The city of Pamplona has more to

offer than its famed Fiesta de San

Fermin and the encierro (running of

the bulls) that takes place early July.

The capital city of the Navarre region

is lined with cobble stone streets

and remnants of its medieval past.

Starting at La Magdalena Bridge,

enter into the walls of the old city

and explore the many beautiful and historic buildings, such as the church-

fortresses of San Nicolas and San Saturnino, as well as the Museum of

Navarre and the Palace of the Kings of Navarre, which is home to the

General archives of Navarre. Not to be missed are the Chapel of San

Fermin, as well as the Plaza del Castillo, located at the heart of the city.

Please Note: This tour involves around 1.5 miles walking on uneven surface.


Adult $83 $79

Child $42 $40

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 30

0900

Return June 30 1730

HIGHLIGHTS

Pamplona- capital of Navarre and

famous for San Fermin

Visit to Old Part of Pamplona MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25


BIL 112-401 LA RIOJA Full Day

Travel from the port of Bilbao to the inland,

Rioja wine region. This is a wonderful,

unique experience if you’re an enthusiast in

wine and food.

The Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España

(CVNE) was created in Haro,La Rioja, Spain,

in 1879. The museum is located on land belonging to the family of the

writer of fables, Samaniego. The Centre, equipped with the latest

technological systems, occupies a surface area of 2400 sq m.

The museum contains exhibits that set out the history and rituals of wine

in an enjoyable manner: audiovisual effects, virtual testing of the aroma

of wine, mockups, etc. It is surrounded by a botanical garden with shrubs and spices brought here from all over the

world. After visiting we drive across the vineyards and will take a guided walking at the Laguardia Wine Center.

Please Note: guests under the age of 18 will enjoy a tasting “mosto” instead of wine


Adult $143 $137

Child $72 $68

TIME

Date Time

Depart June 30

0830

Return June 30 1730

HIGHLIGHTS

Two vineyards & wine tasting

Local Lunch

Laguardia Wine Center



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