2005 Study Abroad Tour-
Grand Tour of Spain--
a Spanish Fiesta
Join us in June 2005 for our tour of Spain--Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Cordoba and more, with an excursion to Tetouan, Morocco and a Flamenco evening in Barcelona.
Tour Highlights: Mezquita, Sightseeing, Prado Museum, Madrid Royal Palace, Alhambra, Seville Alcazar, Sightseeing Barcelona, Parque Guell, Seville Cathedral,Granada, Barcelona Cathedral, Seville, Costa Del Sol, Costa Del Bravo!
Departure Date: June 1, 2005 - June 14, 2005
Dulles Airport, Virginia
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight to Spain
Day 2-3: Madrid
Enjoy walking tour of Madrid beginning at the Puerto del Sol, where Madrilenos once battled Napoleon. Walk through one of the nine arched gateways leading to the Plaza Mayor. Visit the world-renowned Prado. On day 3, take a guided panoramic sightseeing tour of Madrid. Continue with a visit to the Royal Palace built by Bourbon King Philip V - once the most powerful court in the world. It was here that Spain officially joined the European Community in 1986. The palace boasts more than 2,000 extravagant rooms, including one encased in porcelain. See the golden Throne Room and the incredible collection of frescoes and chandeliers.
Day 4-5: Seville
Visit Puerto Lapice, a stagecoach stop in the days of Cervantes' Don Quixote. Continue through Cordoba's Mezquita, the largest mosque west of Mecca. Visit the Moorish Alcazar and one of the world's largest cathedrals on your guided tour of Seville on Day 5. Enjoy a stroll through historic Seville before transferring to the Costa del Sol for the evening.
Day 6: Costa del Sol-Morocco
Opt to ferry across the Straits of Gibraltar and experience the mystique of Morocco, or relax on the beaches of the Costa del Sol.
Day 7-8 : Granada-Valencia
Continue on to Granada, at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Recall they mystical world of Washington Irving's Arabian Nights as you tour Granada's Moorish Alhambra. On Day 8, transfer to Valencia, Spain's third largest city, where you'll spend the night.
Day 9-10: Barcelona
Enjoy a tour of Valencia before transferring to Barcelona. Enjoy a Flamenco evening. On Day 10, join your local guide for a look at the highlights of this colorful city. Visit Parque Guell, a World Heritage Site, and see the astonishing church of the Holy Family--both designed by Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudi. Also take a stroll down the city's charming boulevard, Las Ramblas, on your EF walking tour.
Day 11-12: Costa Brava Extension
Enjoy an extended stay on Spain's scenic Costa Brava.
Day 13: Return to the US
Total Cost of Trip: $2074 for students under 25 yrs.
($1835 Program Fee + $144 Departure Fee + $95.00 Registration Fee)
$2454 for adults over 25 yrs.
(Same as above, plus a $380 Adult Fee for double room)
Plus optional excursions and insurance:
All Inclusive Insurance Plan - $99 (recommended)
Tour Cancellation and Interruption Insurance - $49
Medical and Accident Insurance - $49
Baggage and Property Insurance - $35
Excursions: Flamenco Barceloan - $45
Morocco - $95
Please ask for application and brochure from Dr. Rosalyn M. King or
e-mail me at: roking@nvcc.edu, or enroll online. Tour Number: 242036.
Study Abroad Requirements:
All tour members will designate some aspect of Spanish culture or behavior they want to study.
Study tour members are studying on-line and visiting links about the places to be visited.
We will also have one or several half-day meetings in late April to early May.
During the study tour we will keep a journal and take photos for a photographic journal on
our studies and experiences. At dinner, we will spend some time discussing the events of the day.
Students who are studying particular aspects of Spanish
culture and behavior will be responsible for developing a report on their specific content area(s).
We will then compile our tour findings with pictures, essays and descriptions for publication
on the course Web site for public education and viewing. Tour participants will receive an
EF backpack and journal for the trip. Students will be asked to write up their summary descriptions on the trip back home for submission before departing the airplane in the U.S.
On my tour page at EF, you will find links, suggested reading, suggested movies.
Read destination profiles, pack for your tour and travel smart sections. Pay particular attention
to sections on appropriate clothing to take, money/currency, etc.
Hotels
Hotel Francisco-Madrid, Spain Hotel Zenit-Seville, Spain Hotel El Rodeo-Marbella, Spain
Hotel Mariola-Granada, Spain Hotel Excelsior- Valencia, Spain
Hotel August Club, Lloret del Mar, Girona Hotel August Club
Hotel August Club Hotel August Club
Hotel August Club Hotel August Club
6/2/2005
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6/4/2005
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Hotel Francisco I
Calle Arenal 15
Madrid 28013
Spain
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34 915 48 02 04
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6/4/2005
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6/5/2005
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Hotel Zenit
Pages del Corro, 90
Seville 41010
Spain
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34 95 434 74 34
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6/5/2005
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6/7/2005
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El Rodeo
C/ Victor de la Serna S/N
Marbella 29600
Spain
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+ 34 952 775 100
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6/7/2005
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6/8/2005
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Aprathotel Mariola
Camino de Ronda 193
Granada 18003
Spain
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34 958 28 11 11
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6/8/2005
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6/9/2005
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Hotel Excelsior
Barcelonina 5
Valencia 46002
Spain
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+34 963 51 46 12
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6/9/2005
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6/11/2005
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Hotel Gril Campanile
Sector Baricentro
Barbera del Valles 08210
Spain
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34 937 29 29 28
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6/11/2005
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6/13/2005
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Hotel August Club
Calle dels Mestres 6
Lloret del Mar, Girona 17310
Spain
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00 34 972 363 157
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Related Links
Here study tour participants can check on their account, visit additional resources and links for the upcoming study tour.
You can also enter the tour site from the home page. Just enter the tour number: 242036.
LINKS ABOUT SPAIN
Great buildings of Spain.
The city, culture, & more.
Guide to bullfighting in Spain.
Articles about books written by Chaucer and his inclusion of Spain--in particular, The Canterbury Tales.
A listing.
A city that has deep roots into Iberian, Roman, Visigothic, Arabic and Jewish cultures.
Offers you a journey through Spain, its culture, traditions, landscapes, touring, leisure, art and culture.
An assortment of Spanish recipes.
Museums, monuments, demographics and more about Granada.
About Pablo Picasso's mural painted as the centerpiece for the Spanish Pavilion of the 1937 World Fair.
About the building, exhibitions & permanent collection.
About educational institutions in Spain.
A detailed account of the expulsion of Spanish Jews out of Granada by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
A historical overview.
An overview.
A collection of on-line museums and other world wide web services connected with museums in Spain.
A historical overview of Muslim Spain and their cultural and intellectual influences.
A history of Spain.
An online journal of psychology in Spain.
The city has been declared a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO.
Offers demographics and other information about these Spanish areas.
A Library of Congress, Federal Research Division study. A very comprehensive look at Spain from geography, national security, energy, industry and much more.
Provides the latest Spanish world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the Internet.
An overview of the Senate, governing bodies, constitution and more.
You can find information on International Travel tips and regulations, passports, visas, health and safety tips when traveling abroad and much more.
Villa, apartment, country house, finca, coastal, inland sales.
