The Southern Gems: Italy & Spain
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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
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationFree Time to see Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, & Piazza Navona
Enjoy a gelato
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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
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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.
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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.
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Day 6: Madrid | Toledo
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal PalaceTour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
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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
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Day 9: Granada | Malaga
Walking tour of the Albayzin
Exploration time in the Albayzin area
Travel to Malaga
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Day 10: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Rome
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationFree Time to see Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, & Piazza Navona
Enjoy a gelato
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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
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Day 4: Rome
Gladiator School Experience
Take a tour of the Jewish Ghetto
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 5: Rome | Madrid
Fly to Madrid
Walking tour of Madrid
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 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.
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Day 6: Madrid | Toledo
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal PalaceTour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
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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
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Day 9: Granada | Malaga
Walking tour of the Albayzin
Exploration time in the Albayzin area
Travel to Malaga
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Day 10: Depart for Home
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Everything you get
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Transportation
Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach through the tour.
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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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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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Guided Tours and Activities
Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.
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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.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.