Madrid and Andalusia
Compare life in Spain's grand capital city to the distinct culture of the Moorish-influenced Andalusia region.
Madrid welcomes you with a warm and lively spirit—and a distinctly European feel. The Prado and Palacio Real are as proudly Spanish as they are internationally renowned, while Granada, Seville and Córdoba showcase their multicultural roots at the Alhambra, Seville Cathedral and Mezquita.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tapas & Tuna
Attend a Tapas & Tunes dinner. In this case, tuna isn’t a fish—but a group of university students in traditional dress, playing stringed instruments, who’ll serenade you as you enjoy tapas (the small, savory plates Spain is famous for). An artifact of Spanish culture, these music troupes date back to the 13th century. -
Day 4: Madrid • Toledo • Granada
Travel to Toledo
Take a guided tour of Toledo
Visit the Toledo Cathedral
Visit the Church of Santo Tomé
Visit a synagogue
Continue on to Granada
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Day 5: Granada
Take a guided tour of Granada and participate in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Visit the Alhambra
Travel to the Costa del Sol
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Granada Flamenco Evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. The duration of the performance is one hour and includes an hour-long walk around the Albaycin quarter, with views of the Alhambra.
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Day 6: Granada • Seville
Enjoy a hands-on day interacting with local farmers and villagers
With your Tour Director you will:
- Tour a centuries-old almond and olive farms
- Assist planting or harvesting local produce
- Prepare a traditional meal with local residents
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Day 7: Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your tour director you will see:- Giralda Tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Seville river cruise
Cruise along Seville's Guadalquivir River, the second longest river in Spain. As you experience the city from the water, you'll hear commentary about the surrounding landmarks. -
Day 8: Seville • Jerez • Cádiz
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Day 9: Seville • Córdoba • Consuegra • Madrid
Travel to Córdoba / Continue to Madrid via Puerto Lápice
Take a guided tour of Cordoba
Visit the Mezquita
See Don Quixote's windmills
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Madrid • Barcelona
Experience an AVE train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Enjoy free time in Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
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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 the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tapas & Tuna
Attend a Tapas & Tunes dinner. In this case, tuna isn’t a fish—but a group of university students in traditional dress, playing stringed instruments, who’ll serenade you as you enjoy tapas (the small, savory plates Spain is famous for). An artifact of Spanish culture, these music troupes date back to the 13th century. -
Day 4: Madrid • Toledo • Granada
Travel to Toledo
Take a guided tour of Toledo
Visit the Toledo Cathedral
Visit the Church of Santo Tomé
Visit a synagogue
Continue on to Granada
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Day 5: Granada
Take a guided tour of Granada and participate in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Visit the Alhambra
Travel to the Costa del Sol
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Granada Flamenco Evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. The duration of the performance is one hour and includes an hour-long walk around the Albaycin quarter, with views of the Alhambra.
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Day 6: Granada • Seville
Enjoy a hands-on day interacting with local farmers and villagers
With your Tour Director you will:
- Tour a centuries-old almond and olive farms
- Assist planting or harvesting local produce
- Prepare a traditional meal with local residents
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Day 7: Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your tour director you will see:- Giralda Tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Seville river cruise
Cruise along Seville's Guadalquivir River, the second longest river in Spain. As you experience the city from the water, you'll hear commentary about the surrounding landmarks. -
Day 8: Seville • Jerez • Cádiz
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Day 9: Seville • Córdoba • Consuegra • Madrid
Travel to Córdoba / Continue to Madrid via Puerto Lápice
Take a guided tour of Cordoba
Visit the Mezquita
See Don Quixote's windmills
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Madrid • Barcelona
Experience an AVE train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Enjoy free time in Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (AVE high-speed train with extension)
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch instead of dinner on Day 3)
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 3 walking tours (4 with extension)
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Entrances
Prado; Palacio Real; Toledo Cathedral; Church of Santo Tomé; synagogue visit; Alhambra; Seville Cathedral; Mezquita (with extension: Park Güell)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected 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 are natural historians, adding 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 travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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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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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
