Spain: Madrid, Granada, Torremolinos, Seville | Portugal: Lisbon
Includes airfare
During your trip, you will have the opportunity to join optional tours to further your discoveries—all of which are noted below. Most of these tours can only be reserved onsite with your Program Director, however due to limited space and other special requirements, some optional tours must be reserved before your departure from the U.S. If this trip has optional tours that need to be purchased in advance, they will be noted with a disclaimer below.
Day 13 | $90 per person
Day 13 | $90 per person
Spend an afternoon exploring the National Palace of Queluz, a majestic 18th century palace built in the style of Versailles which served as the residence of Portugal’s monarchy until the royal family fled to Brazil in 1807 to escape Napoleon’s invading French armies. As you explore the palace on a guided tour, you may note how the estate’s eclectic blend of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural styles reflects the changing taste of Portugal’s ruling class through the decades. The palace was recognized as a national monument since 1910, and is now open to the public for travelers to more closely acquaint themselves with this period of Portuguese history.
Day 8 | $142 per person
Day 8 | $142 per person
Set off with us to discover Gibraltar on this optional full-day tour. You’ll enjoy hearing some facts about the extensive history of this self-governing British territory, perched at the entrance to the Mediterranean and overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. You’ll have an orientation tour of this small territory, visit fascinating sites including the World War II tunnels, and then enjoy time to explore at your own pace.
Day 4 | $89 per person
Day 4 | $89 per person
Discover extraordinary El Escorial, completed in 1584 as a residence for the King of Spain and a monastery for the Hieronymite monks. Designed at the height of Spain’s international power, the structure’s floor plan was actually inspired by descriptions of the Temple of Solomon. Set at the foot of Mount Abantos, the enormous gray granite complex is the resting place of 500 years' worth of Spanish kings.