Madrid: The City Stay
From the Royal Palace to flamenco lessons, discover all that Madrid has to offer.
Its art rivals that of any city in the world; the Prado Museum houses first-class Spanish masterpieces. Excursions to Toledo, El Escorial and Segovia broaden your cultural and historical perspective of Spain, introducing you to its many influences through the years.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Plaza de España
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
Tour the Prado with an expert local guide
Take a flamenco dance lesson and see a show
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Day 4: Madrid • Toledo
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Cooking class
Spanish cuisine is as diverse as the country’s geography, climate, and culture. Since being established as the capital of Spain by King Felipe II in the 16th century, Madrid has been a true melting pot of the cuisines developed in the country’s various regions. This mouth-watering optional excursion gives your group a chance to prepare—and savor!—a Spanish specialty of your own.
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
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Day 5: Madrid
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Salamanca
Experience Salamanca’s blend of age-old academic tradition and contemporary student life on this optional excursion. Salamanca’s 13th-century university is the most prestigious in Spain and, along with Bologna, Paris, and Oxford, is “one of the four leading lights of the world.” After a two-hour guided walking tour, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping.
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Day 6: Madrid • El Escorial • Segovia
Visit the Segovia Cathedral
Take a guided tour of Segovia and El Escorial
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Segovia Cathedral
- Alcázar of Segovia
- Aqueduct of Segovia
- El Escorial Monastery
Visit the Alcázar of Segovia
El Escorial
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Day 7: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 7: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 8: Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Plaza de España
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
Tour the Prado with an expert local guide
Take a flamenco dance lesson and see a show
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Day 4: Madrid • Toledo
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Cooking class
Spanish cuisine is as diverse as the country’s geography, climate, and culture. Since being established as the capital of Spain by King Felipe II in the 16th century, Madrid has been a true melting pot of the cuisines developed in the country’s various regions. This mouth-watering optional excursion gives your group a chance to prepare—and savor!—a Spanish specialty of your own.
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
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Day 5: Madrid
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Salamanca
Experience Salamanca’s blend of age-old academic tradition and contemporary student life on this optional excursion. Salamanca’s 13th-century university is the most prestigious in Spain and, along with Bologna, Paris, and Oxford, is “one of the four leading lights of the world.” After a two-hour guided walking tour, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping.
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Day 6: Madrid • El Escorial • Segovia
Visit the Segovia Cathedral
Take a guided tour of Segovia and El Escorial
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Segovia Cathedral
- Alcázar of Segovia
- Aqueduct of Segovia
- El Escorial Monastery
Visit the Alcázar of Segovia
El Escorial
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Day 7: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 7: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 8: Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; AVE high-speed train with extension
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Royal Palace; Prado; Flamenco dance lesson and show; Toledo Cathedral; Church of Santo Tomé; Synagogue; El Escorial; Segovia Alcázar; Segovia Cathedral; (with extension: Park Güell)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
