Madrid & Barcelona Student Tour

with optional excursions to Toledo and PortAventura Theme Park

Trip Length: 8 days

Discover Spain through its people. In Madrid, explore lively plazas, world-class art and the Royal Palace before a night of flamenco. In Barcelona, explore Gaudí’s masterpieces, wander through the Gothic Quarter, and connect with local students in unforgettable shared moments. A journey of culture, friendship and authentic Spanish life.

Day 1. Overnight Flight to Spain

Day 2. Hola Madrid

– Meet your tour director and check into the hotel
– Madrid city walk: Puerta del Sol, Literary Quarter (Barrio de las Letras), Plaza Mayor, Plaza de España
– Dinner

Day 3. Madrid

– Breakfast
– Reina Sofía Museum
– Madrid guided sightseeing tour: Calle Mayor, Gran Vía, Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza Colón, Castellana Avenue & Bernabéu Stadium
– Visit the Royal Palace
– Dinner & Flamenco show

Day 4. Free day (or Toledo excursion)

– Breakfast
– Travel to Toledo
– El Valle viewpoint
– Toledo Cathedral (Catedral Primada)
– Santa María la Blanca Synagogue
– Zipline over the river
– Walk through the historic center & free time
– Transfer to Puy du Fou
– Puy du Fou – “The Dream of Toledo”
– Return to Madrid

Day 5. Madrid – Barcelona

– Breakfast
– Travel to Barcelona
– Castellers workshop or Mediterranean cooking workshop
– Las Ramblas scavenger hunt, Gothic Quarter & El Born
– Dinner

Day 6. Barcelona

– Breakfast
– Sports activity or Quixote-themed theater workshop (with a local school)
– Barcelona guided sightseeing tour: Plaza de España & Montjuïc Hill
– Park Güell
– Sagrada Familia
– Dinner
– Party with local school (alcohol-free)

Day 7. Free day (or PortAventura Theme Park)

– Breakfast
– Sailing experience on the Mediterranean (optional)
– Free time: beach at Barceloneta, picnic in Ciutadella, or shopping

Day 8. End tour

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Protect Your Group
Explorica strongly recommends that each participant purchase travel protection for the tour.

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On-Tour Tipping
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Include Pre-Paid Tipping ($77.00)

Optional Add-Ons

Additional Activities

Gerona and Figueres guided excursion ($95) Toledo guided excursion ($80) El Escorial & Segovia guided excursion ($95)

Costa Brava Extension

Include Costa Brava Extension (2 days)

Included Travel Insurance

Every KOA trip automatically includes basic group travel insurance, ensuring medical and travel assistance from day one.

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24/7 Assistance

Our Health & Safety team monitors every program in real time, ensuring fast response and full support whenever needed.

Doctors on Call

All participants have 24/7 access to medical care during their program.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR

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Round-trip airfare
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Full European breakfast daily
Dinner daily
Full-time services of a professional tour director
Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
Tour Diary™
Local Guide and Local Bus Driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
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Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided
Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, or fees for any required passport or visa. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid Tour Director and multi-day bus driver tipping, among other individual and group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.