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Teach By Travel - Madrid and Barcelona - Spain
Day 1:
Departure Flight.
Day 2: Madrid
Arrive at Madrid airport, greet your Teach by Travel tour manager, and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Orientation briefing, then time to explore on your own before dinner and overnight in Madrid.
Day 3: Madrid - Toledo
Guided city tour of Madrid, where you will see the Puerta del Sol, Plaza Major, the Cervantes Memorial, and more, including entrance to the Prado, where you will view masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. Afternoon guided tour of Toledo, the capital of medieval Spain. Enjoy the 11-th century Cathedral, the Church of Santo Tome, and the El Transito Synagogue, a testament to Toledo's Jewish heritage. Return to Madrid for a Spanish speciality, a Paella Dinner.
Day 4: Madrid - Segovia
A full day excursion today to visit Segovia and El Escorial. In Segovia visit the architectural wonder of the Roman Aqueduct, the Alcázar, and the 16th- century Cathedral. Return to Madrid, and learn the passion and drama of the famous Flamenco, with included dance lessons, followed by a Flamenco Show with dinner.
Day 5: Madrid - Barcelona
Transfer to the train station and board your train bound for Barcelona. Arrive in the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona. Free time to visit the Spanish Village, Puerto Olimpico or the Gothic Quarter, or immerse yourself in the Picasso Museum.
Day 6: Barcelona
Morning guided city tour, including Parc Montjuic, City Hall, the Cathedral, the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and more. Free time to experience lively Las Ramblas boulevard, or eclectic Parc Guell.
Day 7: Barcelona - Montserrat Excursion
Enjoy stunning views of the Pyrenees, as your coach climbs winding roads to the sacred mountain of Montserrat, where you will visit the Basilica and the Black Madonna. Afternoon return to Barcelona, with free time to visit the Museum of City History, a full size replica of the 'Santa Maria,' or Mount Tibidabo, for spectacular views of the Mediterranean coast.
Day 8:
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Highlights:
Round-trip Airfare
Full-Time Tour Manager
All Breakfasts and Dinners
Guided Tour of Madrid
Prado Museum
Toledo Excursion
Church of Santo Tome
El Transito Synagogue
Segovia Excursion
El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen
Paella Dinner
Guided Tour of Barcelona
Gaudi's Sagrada Familia
Flamenco Dance Lessons
Flamenco Performance
Montserrat Excursion
Black Madonna
