Excursions may not be available for all programs and sessions.
Bilbao
Travel to the capital city of the Biscay province and tour the famous Guggenheim Museum, considered a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. The Basque region is famous worldwide for its exquisite cuisine and the winding medieval streets of the historical center offer many opportunities to... Read More
Bilbao and San Sebastián
Travel to the capital city of the Biscay province, Bilbao, and tour the famous Guggenheim Museum, considered a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. The Basque region is famous worldwide for its exquisite cuisine and the winding medieval streets of the historical center offer many... Read More
Madrid
Enjoy a guided tour of Madrid, Spain's capital, and discover some of its many famous monuments such as the Prado Museum, the Royal Palace, or the Reina Sofía Museum. Wander through the bustling Puerta del Sol and then take a relaxing stroll through Retiro Park. Read More
Morocco
Optional for some or all sessions
Enter Morocco on a ferry, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, to explore a land filled with Arabic, African, and European influences. Explore the medina (ancient walled city) of Fes, Morocco's largest open-air market, scattered among twisting alleys. Ride 4x4s through the desert to your campsite... Read More
Picos de Europa
Catch a cable car to the top of the mountain which summits at 1,823 meters. Then, hike through the Picos de Europa National Park while enjoying the majestic natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Tour Potes, a small Medieval town, and see the Infantado Tower. Visit the nearby Iglesia Santa... Read More
San Sebastián
Travel to the elegant and festive coastal town of San Sebastián to relax on the beach, shop in the old quarter and taste the region's famous tapas at an outdoor café. San Sebastián is known for its bay, La Bahía de la Concha, and is a popular tourist destination for many Spaniards in the... Read More
Santillana del Mar and Comillas
Visit the Cave of El Castillo in Puenteviesgo which houses preserved cave art from the Lower Paleolithic Era (over 120,000 years ago) to the Bronze Age (approximately 6,000 years ago).These Paleolithic art styles are said to have been an inspiration for artists such as Picasso and Miró. Walk... Read More
Toledo
Continue to Toledo, the first capital of Spain, which has remained relatively unaltered since the end of the Middle Ages. Toledo is known as the "City of Three Cultures" for the legacy left by Jewish, Muslim, and Christian cultures. Read More