The Southern Gems: Italy & Spain

10 days

Rome, Madrid, Granada & Malaga | RMM

Two of Europe's most storied nations come to life in this rich exploration of history, culture, and natural beauty across Italy and Spain. Tilt like Don Quixote at the famous windmills of La Mancha, where the rolling green hills of four Spanish provinces stretch to the horizon. In Rome, learn to fight like a 'gladiatore' (Italian for 'swordsman'), then unwind from your training with a delicious scoop of gelato. In Grenada, you'll trace the Moorish Empire's legacy all the way to Alhambra Palace, where its dazzling medieval architecture and sprawling scale will both humble and inspire you. This tour through the beating hearts of two past empires is a delight for students of history, art lovers, foodies, and everything in between.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Rome

Day 2: Rome

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Free Time to see Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, & Piazza Navona

Enjoy a gelato

Day 3: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Roman Forum
Colosseum

Take a guided tour of the Roman Catacombs & Appian Way

Day 4: Rome

Gladiator School Experience

Take a tour of the Jewish Ghetto

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Cooking Class

From pasta to pizza to cannoli, Italian food is beloved—and devoured—all around the world. This is your chance to step up to the stove and learn from a real Italian chef. Discover the basics of regional specialties and how a few quality ingredients can make all the difference. After you've helped prepare the food it's time for the best part: Enjoying your mouth-watering meal.

Day 5: Rome | Madrid

Fly to Madrid

Walking tour of Madrid

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Madrid Flamenco Evening

Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful 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 one-hour performance.

Day 6: Madrid | Toledo

Tour Madrid with an expert local guide

Visit the Royal Palace

Tour Toledo with an expert local guide

You will see:

Toledo Cathedral
Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue

Day 7: Madrid | Consuegra | Granada

Travel to Granada via Consuegra

See Don Quixote's windmills

Walking tour of Granada

Day 8: Granada

Guided Sightseeing of Granada

Visit the Alhambra

Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt

Visit a Moroccan-style tea house

Day 9: Granada | Malaga

Walking tour of the Albayzin

Exploration time in the Albayzin area

Travel to Malaga

Day 10: Depart for Home

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Transportation

Hotels

Meals

Full-time Tour Director

Guided Tours and Activities

Innovative educational programming

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Worldwide Presence

Peace of Mind Program

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