Madrid, Barcelona & The Basque Country
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake 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
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal PalaceVisit the Prado Museum
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 4: Madrid
Explore Madrid on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to 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: Madrid • Segovia • Burgos
Travel to Burgos via Segovia
Tour Segovia with an expert local guide
Visit the Alcázar of Segovia
Tour Burgos with an expert local guide
Visit the Burgos Cathedral
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Day 6: Burgos • Basque Coast
Travel to the Basque Coast
Take a guided tour of Bilbao
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Old Quarter
- Bilbao Cathedral
Visit the Guggenheim Museum -
Day 7: Basque Coast
Tour San Sebastián with an expert local guide
Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián
Visit Monte Igueldo -
Day 8: Basque Coast • Pamplona • Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona via Pamplona
Take a tour of Pamplona
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Day 9: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Barcelona • Costa Brava
Excursion to the Costa Brava
Tour the Salvador Dalí Museum with an expert local guide
Explore the Costa Brava on your own
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Day 11: Barcelona
Tour La Sagrada Família with an expert local guide
Explore Barcelona on your own
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Day 12: 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 your destinationTake 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
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal PalaceVisit the Prado Museum
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 4: Madrid
Explore Madrid on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to 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: Madrid • Segovia • Burgos
Travel to Burgos via Segovia
Tour Segovia with an expert local guide
Visit the Alcázar of Segovia
Tour Burgos with an expert local guide
Visit the Burgos Cathedral
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Day 6: Burgos • Basque Coast
Travel to the Basque Coast
Take a guided tour of Bilbao
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Old Quarter
- Bilbao Cathedral
Visit the Guggenheim Museum -
Day 7: Basque Coast
Tour San Sebastián with an expert local guide
Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián
Visit Monte Igueldo -
Day 8: Basque Coast • Pamplona • Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona via Pamplona
Take a tour of Pamplona
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Day 9: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Barcelona • Costa Brava
Excursion to the Costa Brava
Tour the Salvador Dalí Museum with an expert local guide
Explore the Costa Brava on your own
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Day 11: Barcelona
Tour La Sagrada Família with an expert local guide
Explore Barcelona on your own
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Day 12: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
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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.
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.
