Madrid, Barcelona & The Basque Country
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Madrid
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:- Puerto del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Madrid Flamenco Evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the 2-hour performance.
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Day 4: Madrid
Enjoy free time in Madrid
Add this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to the Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 5: Segovia • Burgos
Take a guided tour of Segovia
Visit the Segovia Alcázar
Travel to Burgos
Take a guided tour of Burgos
Visit Burgos Cathedral
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Day 6: Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao
Take a guided tour of Bilbao
With your expert local guide you will see:- Catedral de Santiago
Visit the Guggenheim Museum
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Day 7: San Sebastián
Travel to San Sebastián
Take a guided tour of San Sebastián
Visit Monte Igueldo
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Day 8: Pamplona • Barcelona
Take a tour of Pamplona
Travel to Barcelona
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Day 9: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Figueres
Visit the Dalí Museum
Enjoy free time on the Costa Brava
Return to Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Visit La Sagrada Familia
Free time to visit the Picasso Museum Miro Foundation La Pedrera
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Madrid
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:- Puerto del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Madrid Flamenco Evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the 2-hour performance.
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Day 4: Madrid
Enjoy free time in Madrid
Add this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to the Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 5: Segovia • Burgos
Take a guided tour of Segovia
Visit the Segovia Alcázar
Travel to Burgos
Take a guided tour of Burgos
Visit Burgos Cathedral
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Day 6: Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao
Take a guided tour of Bilbao
With your expert local guide you will see:- Catedral de Santiago
Visit the Guggenheim Museum
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Day 7: San Sebastián
Travel to San Sebastián
Take a guided tour of San Sebastián
Visit Monte Igueldo
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Day 8: Pamplona • Barcelona
Take a tour of Pamplona
Travel to Barcelona
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Day 9: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Figueres
Visit the Dalí Museum
Enjoy free time on the Costa Brava
Return to Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Visit La Sagrada Familia
Free time to visit the Picasso Museum Miro Foundation La Pedrera
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Prado; Madrid Royal Palace; Segovia Alcazar; Burgos Cathedral; Guggenheim Museum; Monte Igueldo; Parque Guell; With extension: Dali Museum; La Sagrada Familia
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated 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 add 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 travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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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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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
