Depart Home for Madrid, Spain
Arrive in Madrid, Spain
Airport Transfer
Check- In, Refresh and Relax
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Welcome Dinner at Sobrino de Botín or Taberna la Bola - TBD - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Madrid Historical Walking Tour- Discover the Austrian Madrid, the oldest part of town, with many of the most emblematic monuments of Madrid: Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Botin (oldest restaurant in the world), San Miguel Market, Cathedral of Almudena, Opera house.
Chocolateria San Gines - Try a Spanish must: Chocolate con Churros!
Great Spanish Classics Cooking Class (4 hrs) - In this course we return to those classic and emblematic dishes of Spanish gastronomy, flagship dishes of already starred restaurants. Recipes with their own name that have managed to remain present despite the passage of time and fashion, traditional preparations that with care and knowledge can be taken to the highest level, making a difference from the good to the exquisite.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Service Learning Activity at Operacion Kilo - During the visit to the Food Bank, students will learn about the store, help volunteers sort some foods and attend a lecture on "Poverty and Food Waste."
Free Afternoon in Madrid
Tapas Tour - Get to try the cider from Asturias and some of the most famous food from the north of Spain.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Transfer to Toledo (approx 1 hr)
Winery Visit - i.e BODEGAS MÁS QUE VINOS - Visit our vineyards, the modern winery in Cabañas de Yepes and the old family winery "La Plazuela", a historic jewel dating back to 1851 with the typical traditional clay amphorae called tinajas. Taste a selection of our wines which we serve with regional snacks.
Toledo Historical & Cultural Walking Tour - A stroll through history. Toledo is one of the oldest and most unique cities in Spain. The former Spanish capital before Madrid, this city has made an important contribution to Spain’s history and heritage.
Return to Madrid
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train Transfer to Barcelona (approx. 3 hrs)
Check-In, Relax & Refresh time
Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of Barri Gòtic - The beautiful neighborhood known as the Gothic Quarter is so called because it used to be the Roman village and thus has some remnants of its glorious past
Flamenco Show - Experience the passion of flamenco music and dance.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Private Sweet Tasting & Stories - Explore the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and learn where locals go to satisfy their sweet tooth on this sweets and stories food tour. As you walk around the historic neighborhood, stop at different confectionaries and artisan sweets boutiques to sample a variety of typical Catalan sweets, including churros, turrones, and polvorone.
Lunch Break
Sagrada Familia - A UNESCO World Heritage site and Antoni Gaudi’s magnum opus, is undoubtedly the most iconic structure in Barcelona.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Day Trip to Montserrat (Approx. 2 Hours)
Montserrat Tour and Wine Tasting - A very special day visiting 2 fantastic locations and tasting some of the finest olive oils and wines of the region.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Santa Caterina Market - Traditional Cooking Class and Farewell Lunch -Dive into Spanish gastronomy and enjoy buying, cooking and eating like a local.
Park Güell - Park Guell is one of the masterpieces of the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, who projected it in 1900. Inaugurated as a public park in 1926, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, recognizing its patrimonial and cultural value as a symbol of modern architecture, being one of the biggest exponents of Gaudi's modernism.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Barcelona, Spain for Home