Madrid, Mallorca and Barcelona Language (13 Days)

DAY 1: NEWARK (FOR THOSE WHO OPT TO TAKE THE GROUP FLIGHT)

As the group flight takes off, the trip officially begins!

DAYS 2 – 7: MADRID, TOLEDO, SEGOVIA

We’ll start in the bustling capital of Madrid where we spend a full 8 days getting to know Spanish culture and cuisine, exploring world famous museums and sites, and taking day trips to the nearby towns of Toledo and Segovia. Weekday mornings you’ll have 2 hours of classes at an accredited language school followed by a third hour of outside the classroom instruction arranged by the counselors; you might have a scavenger hunt, take a trip to the market, or be in charge of leading your group to a place in the city by asking for directions.

DAYS 7 – 10: PALMA DE MALLORCA

The morning after our spectacular final dinner of paella in the sprawling Plaza Mayor, we say goodbye to Madrid and hop a quick flight to our next destination, Palma de Mallorca. Over the course of the weekend we’ll relax in our hotel overlooking the harbor, lie out on the Cala Major beach, walk along the harbor where some of the world’s largest yachts are anchored, and eat delicious authentic Catalan cuisine in restaurants tucked away on pedestrian cobblestone streets. The highlight of our trip to Palma, however, will be a 5 hour catamaran cruise to an island just off the coast where we drop anchor and snorkel in crystal blue waters as the crew prepares a feast for us. You’ll also have the option of visiting the magnificent la Seu Cathedral, and shopping in downtown Palma.

DAYS 10 – 13: BARCELONA

For the last portion of the trip, we'll head to Spain’s second most populous and cosmopolitan city, Barcelona. Take a bike tour along the beach and up through the city to la Sagrada Familia with our charismatic Aussie guide; see a flamenco show, go shopping on la Rambla and watch world class street performers vie for your attention; head up to Park Guell for a panoramic view of the city and sit on the world’s longest bench; relax on the famous Barceloneta beach, and learn how to make Paella and tapas!