Historic Spain

 

This itinerary highlights the rich mosaic of history in Spain. You will learn about the Iberians, the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moors, the Jews, the Christians and all the peoples that have made this country so proud of its unique heritage.

- This program was designed by Steve Hart and he has led it as a guide several times.

Program Highlights

 
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Flamenco Lesson

Learn about the moves and rhythms of the Flamenco dance in a lesson during your stay in Seville. You will then appreciate the dance when you see a live show one evening.

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Toledo by Night

Toledo is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain! Strolling around its streets by night is something that will stay with you forever. There are over 2000 years of history here!

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Chocolate con Churros

We are all about sample local food while travel. In Madrid sampling the rich “chocolate con churros” is a must!

 
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“If you want to see a country go with any tour. If you want to know a country…its culture, its history and most importantly its peopIe…go with Steve Hart. It is an educational experience of a lifetime. ”

— Michela G

Day-by-Day Details

 

DAY 1: Overnight flight 

  • Settle in for your overnight flight to Madrid

DAY 2: TOLEDO

  • Meet your Travel Director and transfer to your hotel in Toledo. 

  • Enjoy an orientation walk through the medieval streets of the city.

  • Dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 3: TOLEDO

  • A guided visit of  the highlights of Toledo including the Cathedral, the Santo Tomé Chapel and the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue. 

  • Free afternoon for course related activities. Make sure you sample some of the local marzipan! 

  • Dinner.

DAY 4: GRANADA

  • Drive though La Mancha with stops in Puerto Lápice and Consuegra to see the famous windmills. 

  • Continue the drive to Granada with a late afternoon arrival.

  • Dinner followed by an evening walk around the stunning Albaicín quarter.

DAY 5: SEVILLE

  • A local expert will guide you around the legendary Alhambra Palace including a visit to the Generalife Gardens and the Summer Palace. 

  • Drive to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. 

  • Paella dinner followed by a walk around the Santa Cruz quarter.

DAY 6: SEVILLE

  • Guided visit including the Cathedral and the Alcázar.

  • Flamenco dancing lesson followed by a show.

  • Dinner.

DAY 7: MADRID

  • Drive to Córdoba to visit the beautiful Mezquita with a local expert.

  • Continue the drive to Madrid.

  • Dinner followed by a walk around the old quarter of the city including a stop to sample “chocolate con churros”.

DAY 8: MADRID 

  • Guided sightseeing of the city including a visit to the Prado Museum.

  • Afternoon visit to the Reina Sofia Museum to see Guernica by Picasso. The remainder of the afternoon is free for course related activities. 

  • Cook your dinner during a tapas cooking lesson.

DAY 9: MADRID

  • Enjoy an excursion to visit the monumental El Escorial just outside of Madrid.

  • Enjoy a free afternoon in Madrid for course related activities. 

  • Farewell dinner.

DAY 10: 

  • Private transfer to airport for return flight to the United States.