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Educational Tours
Spain and Portugal12 days | Summer 2020
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Educational Tours
Spain and
Portugal
Round-trip flights on major carriers; full-time Tour Director;
weShare, EF’s personalized learning experience; hotels
with private bathrooms; breakfast and dinner daily
Sightseeing: Madrid; Granada; Seville; Evora; Lisbon; Sintra andCascais
Entrances: Prado Museum, Madrid; San Bernabeu FootballStadium; Tapas evening; Gypsy flamenco show, Granada;
Alhambra, Granada; Teteria, Granada; Granada city challenge;
Cathedral, Seville; Fortaleza de Sagres; Boat ride, Lagos; Chapel
of Bones; Mosteiro dos Jeronimos; Castelo De Sao Jorge; PalacioNacional de Sintra; Palacio de Pena
Overnight stays:Madrid (1)
Granada (2)
Costa Del Sol (1)
Algarve region (2)
Lisbon (3)
Your itinerary
Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
Board your overnight flight to Madrid!
Day 2: Madrid
Arrive in Madrid
At 2,100 feet, this is Europe's highest capital, a Mecca for art-lovers,
the world-stage for bullfighting and home to the world's most famous
soccer team! The city was elevated to capital status in 1561 at the
instigation of Phillip II, and the lavishly opulent Palacio Real, built in
1738, is now an uninhabited but fascinating monument to Spain's
much-revered monarchy.
Walking tour of Madrid
Meet in Puerta del Sol at the statue of the bear and the strawberry
tree; Madrid's emblem, which stands just meters from the site of
kilometer zero from where all distances in Spain are measured. Puerta
del Sol acts as the hub for demonstrations and New Year's Eve
celebrations and in the nearby 17th century Plaza Mayor you can
imagine the duels, hangings, festivities, bullfights and theater this
space has staged.
Visit the Prado Museum
Explore the Museo del Prado which houses an astonishing 3,000
paintings collected by Spanish royalty. This massive building is
constantly expanding in order to accommodate its impressive
catalogue of Velazquez and Goya. It also boasts fine pieces by El
Greco, Botticelli and many Flemish artists.
Day 3: Madrid
Guided sightseeing of Madrid
Your local guide introduces you to the sights of Madrid on a
panoramic tour of the city. Continue with a visit to the extravagant
Palacio Real (Royal Palace), built by Bourbon King Philip V. Once the
seat of the most powerful court in the world, it was here that Spain
officially joined the European Community in 1986. The palace boasts
more than 2,000 extravagant rooms, including one encased in
porcelain. Marvel at the splendor of the marble staircase, the golden
Throne Room and the incredible collection of priceless frescoes and
chandeliers.
Visit the San Bernabeu Football Stadium
Enjoy time for a self-guided tour of the San Bernabeu Football
Stadium, home of the famous Real Madrid Football Club. Mega-stars
David Beckham, Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo and have all
played here on the home team. Besides being host to several finals of
the Spanish Cup, the stadium has played host to Pope John Paul II
and was the site of the 1982 World Cup finals.
Free time at Retiro Park
Enjoy some time relaxing in one of the largest parks in Madrid.
Located very near the city center, this beautiful park has many
sculptures, monuments and even a lake.
Tapas evening
No trip to Madrid would be complete without getting a taste of the
tapa-Spain's own unique dining tradition. Tonight, enjoy a tapas
evening at a local restaurant where you will sample some of Spain's
best-known culinary traditions. While you eat, you'll be serenaded by
a traditional band. Finish off your meal with a Spanish treat: chocolate
and churros. Churros are a Spanish treat served traditionally for
breakfast but are now a delight any time in the day and accompanied
by a cup of chocolate or café con leche for dipping.
Day 4: Madrid | Granada
Travel to Granada
Journey to Granada, which was once the capital of Moorish
Andalucia. It is now an architectural masterpiece and thriving
university city. Strategically located between the foothills of the
imposing, snowy-peaked Sierra Nevada and the beautiful
Mediterranean coast, Granada boasts an eclectic cuisine of sweet
Moorish desserts. It also boasts one of Europe's most romantic
buildings, the exquisite Arabian palace of the Alhambra.
Gypsy flamenco evening
See a unique side of Spanish culture on this evening visit with the
ethnic Gypsies, believed to be of Hungarian origin, who live in the
outskirts of Granada. First, a guide provides a tour of the Albayzin
neighborhood where they have lived for several hundred years and
takes you inside one of their traditional caves. Here you'll be treated
to a beverage and given an informative explanation of Gypsy history
and culture. Afterwards, enjoy a live performance of Gypsy Flamenco
dancing.
Day 5: Granada
Guided sightseeing of the Alhambra
Recall both The Arabian Nights and the works of Washington Irving as
you tour Spain's most celebrated building: Granada's 14th-century
Alhambra. See the exotic mosaics and richly ornamented courtyards
of the country's last Moorish stronghold. Here Christopher Columbus
discussed with the king his plans for sailing to India. Then walk in the
footsteps of sultans as you tour the Generalife- a 14th-century palace
surrounded by magnificent rose gardens- where they often spent their
summers. (Please note: The visit includes the Gardens of Generalife,
the Summer Palace, Alcazaba Fortress, the Medina Arab baths, the
Palace of Charles V and the Partal Palace. Because of the Alhambra's
extreme popularity, guided visits of the interior cannot be guaranteed
during peak seasons.)
Visit a Moroccan tea house
Take part in one of Granada's most honored traditions. Due to its
strong Moorish influence, tea drinking is an extremely popular form of
relaxation and socialization for the people of Granada. Today,
experience an authentic tea house in the heart of the city.
Granada city challenge
After visiting the Alhambra, your local guide will lead you on a
scavenger hunt throughout the city. Using maps, photographs and a
list of challenges, you will scour the city for some of Granada's hidden
treasures.
Day 6: Granada | Costa del Sol
Travel to the Costa del Sol
Travel through the whitewashed villages and olive groves of the
stunning Andalucian sierras, to the cosmopolitan Costa del Sol. This
blue-skied coast is a treasure trove of small coved fishing villages and
family holiday resorts popular with seafood lovers, water sports
enthusiasts and beach-goers alike.
Free time on the beach
Spend the day enjoying the sun on the beaches of the Mediterranean.
Lounge on the sandy beaches, or explore the crystal-waters of small
pebbly coves which punctuate the pine-tree covered foothills of the
Sierra Nevada and immerse yourself in the relaxed yet vibrant culture
of the Andalucian region.
Paella dinner
Students will enjoy a traditional Spanish dish, Paella, which originated
in Valencia and is considered one of the region's identifying symbols.
Much controversy exists over the etymology of paella. While some
claim that it comes from the Spanish “for her” or para ella, others
maintain that it derives from the Arabic “leftovers” or baqiyah, but the
most commonly accepted etymology awards the origin to the Old
French “pan” or paelle.
Day 7: Costa del Sol | Algarve region
Travel via a guied sightseeing of Seville to the Algrave region
Hispalis, as Seville was called in Roman times, rests on the banks of
the Río Guadalquivir and is Spain's only river port. See the Old
Tobacco Factory, setting of Bizet's opera, Carmen, and pass the
Plaza de Toros, one of Spain's preeminent bullrings. Then, visit Maria
Luisa Park to view the beautiful mosaics of Plaza de España, built for
the 1929 Ibero-American Fair. Next, walk through the
geranium-strewn alleys of the Barrio de Santa Cruz, an aesthetic treat
you'll always remember. As you wind your way through this historic
Jewish Quarter, notice the whitewashed houses with sand-colored
trim-this is typical of Sevillian-style architecture. Top off your tour with
a guided visit to the Seville Cathedral, the world's third largest church.
Arrive in the Algarve region
Portugal is a nation with close ties to the sea. For centuries, many of
its people have made their living as fishermen, and some of Western
civilization's best-known explorers began their journeys into the New
World from the seaports of Portugal. Join your Tour Director in
exploring the coastal region of Algarve. During your visit, you will see
the 18th century Church of St. Anthony whose altar was created with
gold from Brazil.
Day 8: Algarve region
Excursion to Cabo de São Vicente
Unspoiled by hordes of tourists, Cabo de São Vicente is a nature
lover's paradise. The area is home to an impressive variety of bird and
marine life. As you walk along the steep cliffs, see if you can spot a
Bonelli's eagle, stork or peregrine falcon. Make sure you stop to see
the lighthouse, which overlooks one of the world's busiest waterways.
You can see its powerful lights from 37 miles away!
Visit the Sagres Fortress
Blank, hulking and forbidding, Sagres' fortress offers breathtaking
views over the sheer cliffs, and all along the coast to Cabo de São
Vicente. According to legend, this is where Prince Henry the
Navigator established his navigation school and primed the early
Portuguese explorers.
Take a boat excursion
Board a catamaran in Lagos and head out to sea! Enjoy the scenic
coastline as you make your way to the grottos. You will then board
smaller boats and take a tour of the enchanting grottos that are
carved into the coast.
Day 9: Algarve region | Lisbon
Travel via Evora to Lisbon
Guided sightseeing of Evora
A local guide will lead you on a sightseeing tour of Evora. A walled
town since Roman times, Evora is now mostly Moorish in character
with alleys cut by arches and brilliant, whitewashed houses decorated
with colorful azulejos (tiles). Evora was once the seat of Portuguese
royalty. Its town center, the Praca de Giraldo, has been designated a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your tour, you will see the Agua
de Prata Aqueduct (Silver Water Aqueduct) and the Igreja Real de Sao
Francisco. This church is famous for its chapel of bones, which you
will also visit.
Arrive in Lisbon
Built around the wide, winding River Tagus, the Atlantic port of Lisbon
was conquered from the Moors in 1147 and later set forth intrepid
seafaring discoverers such as Vasco de Gama. Trams run up and
down the narrow cobbled streets of Lisbon's seven hills, from which
you can admire the magnificent government square of Praca do
Comercio, rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1755.
Day 10: Lisbon
Guided sightseeing of Lisbon
Recall the Age of Discovery at Padrão dos Descobrimentos and the
Torre de Belém. It was from here that many navigators set sail,
including Bartolomeu Dias, who sailed around the southern tip of
Africa. Then visit the Castelo de São Jorge, Lisbon's oldest
monument, in the Alfama district. The early kings of Portugal once
resided inside the castle, enjoying breathtaking views of the city and
the Tagus River below.
Visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Further relive the days when Portugal was a great trading empire as
you visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, built by King Manoel to honor
the country's great voyagers. Here the king lies buried, along with
Vasco da Gama, who sailed from Portugal in 1497 and discovered a
sea route to India.
Exploration time in Lisbon
Once reputed to be the eighth wonder of the world, Lisbon was home
to riches beyond compare in its golden age. Today it is an exciting
and vibrant city that has much to offer. Take the time to explore the
city on your own this afternoon.
Day 11: Lisbon
Guided sightseeing of Sintra and Cascais
Enjoy an excursion to the hillside town of Sintra, referred to by Lord
Byron as “glorious Eden”. Here, you'll visit the National Palace of
Sintra, whose two conical chimneys reign as the town's most
recognizable landmarks, as well as the Pena Palace, which is best
known for its whimsically colored façade. Continue to the charming
beach town of Cascais. Due to Portugal's neutrality in World War II,
Cascais became home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe,
including those of Spain, Italy and Bulgaria.
Day 12: Depart for home
Transfer to the airport for your return flight
Your Tour Director assists with your transfer to the airport, where
you'll check in for your return flight home.
Itinerary is subject to change
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