This capital city of Spain, Madrid is a world-class destination. Home to some of the world’s most beautiful architecture; take your student group for a stroll among the diverse neighborhoods of Spain’s capital city. Explore the city’s many cultural institutions, including the famed Golden Triangle of Art.
March Break Special - France & Spain
Brightspark offers programs for groups of any size! Our new “Spark Together” program pairs smaller groups together at an affordable price. With only a minimum of 8 students per school, a group can participate in this program and receive the same discounts that a larger group would receive. Call or emailus@brightsparktravel.ca for more details.
Highlights: Guided tours of Paris, Barcelona and Madrid, Bateaux Mouches cruise, Louvre, Eiffel Tower Summit, Sagrada Familia, Prado Museum, Las Ramblas, Palacio Real
Spain
Immerse your students in thousands of years of art, culture and architecture on an educational tour of Spain.
By merely walking the streets of Madrid and Barcelona, your group experience the architecture of Antoni Gaudí's buildings, parks and the Sagrada Familia, his last – and some say his most ambitious – work in progress.
With art flowing through the streets around Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, take the chance to explore the Kingdom of Spain, expanding your students’ appreciation for history and art.
Segovia
Surrounded by walls built in the 8th century AD, the old city of Segovia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the construction of the Aqueduct and explore the Alcazar of Segovia, a royal palace dating back to 1122. Visit the last gothic cathedral built in Spain between 1525 and 1577.
Barcelona
Beautiful Barcelona is an intoxicating mix of modern ingenuity and historic wonder. Home to many World Heritage Sites, the city’s awe-inspiring architecture stands as a serious competitor to its stunning shoreline.
Day One
Board your overnight flight to Paris!
Day Two
- Arrive in Paris
- 3 hour Guided Coach Tour of Paris
- Overnight in Paris
Day Three
- Admission to the Musée de Louvre
- Overnight in Paris
Day Four
- Visit to the Eiffel Tower – admission to summit
- Cruise on the River Seine – Bateaux Mouches
- Overnight in Paris
Day Five
- Visit to the Palace de Versailles – optional
- Transfer to Versailles
- Overnight Coach Transfer to Barcelona
Day Six
- Arrive in Barcelona
- 3 hour Guided Coach Tour of Barcelona
- Optional- Dali Museum Figueres
- Overnight in Barcelona
Day Seven
- Visit to the Sagrada Familia Cathedral
- Las Ramblas
- Optional – Picasso Museum
- Overnight in Barcelona
Day Eight
- Transfer to Madrid
- 3 hour Guided Walking Tour of Madrid
- Visit the Prado Museum
- Overnight in Madrid
Day Nine
- Visit Royal Palace
- Optional - Flamenco Evening Farewell dinner
Day Ten
Transfer to Airport for Return Flight
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to Barcelona
Day 2
• Arrive in Barcelona
• Las Ramblas – Experience a guided tour of Barcelona’s busiest street filled with tourists, restaurants, shops, and entertainers
• Picasso Museum Guided Tour – Admire one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso
• Leisure time in Barcelona
Day 3
• Sagrada Familia - Gaudi spent the last 40 years of his life working on this Catholic Church and it isn’t scheduled for completion until 2026
• Casa Batlló - Originally a normal family house in a prosperous district of Barcelona, transformed into a Gaudi masterpiece
• Parc Güell - This park contains amazing stone structures, mosaics and fascinating buildings decorated with dragons and natural shapes
Day 4
• Camp Nou – Visit the Spanish football stadium, home to FC Barcelona
• Paella Cooking Class – Students will learn the key skills in making this Spanish rice dish that originated in its modern form in the mid-19th century
Day 5
• National Museum of Catalonian Art - Discover some great examples of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque artwork and the history of Catalan art
• Transfer to Madrid
• Hotel Check In
• Leisure time in Madrid
Day 6
• El Museo Del Prado – Visit one of the world's finest collections of European art, from the 12th century to the early 19th century, based on the former Spanish Royal Collection
• Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - This famous art museum contains works from the likes of Van Gogh, Mondrain, Klee, Hopper, Duccio and Lucas Cranach
Day 7
• Valley of the Fallen - Built between 1940 and 1958, this monument commemorates all those who died during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
• Escorial - A remarkable building situated on the south-eastern slope of the Sierra Guadarrama
• Segovia - The old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is surrounded by walls built in the 8th century AD
Day 8
• Depart for your return flight home
