Optional/Independent. Students will visit Valencia, the third most-populated city in Spain and home to the largest oceanarium in Europe. Following a guided tour of the city and sights, students will visit the architectural complex of the oceanarium park within the City of Arts and Sciences. The park was designed for leisure, and as a training…
Included in Program. Students will be introduced to Alicante, from taking in the sights of the bustling port to strolling down the promenade. They will walk through the old city neighborhoods, navigating the narrow streets, discover popular dining and shopping areas, and local entertainment spots. The tour will visit the Castle, the impressive towering citadel…
Included in Program. The highlight of a visit to Granada is to explore the grand Alhambra, a towering fortress and a notable monument to Islamic architecture. Upon entering the complex, discover the fascinating history behind the dazzling palaces, manicured gardens, and reflection pools. Beyond the fortress, Granada is a bustling city to explore and experience…
Optional/Independent. Students can visit Madrid (2 hrs by high-speed train from Alicante) to explore the famous sights of the capital city, or may sign up for a group excursion. Group itinerary sights may include: the Paseo de la Castellana, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Las Ventas Bullring, Gran Vía, Cibeles, Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol, Plaza…
Optional/Independent. The Spanish Civil War of the 1930’s left a shockwave in Alicante and throughout Spain when more than 300 civilians died in a single bombing raid. In the aftermath of the attack, authorities built underground shelters in proportion to the population of Alicante. Today, a guided tour will take you into some of the…
Valencia & Oceanogràfic Optional/Independent. Students will visit Valencia, the third most-populated city in Spain and home to the largest oceanarium in Europe. Following a guided tour of the city and sights, students will visit the architectural complex of the oceanarium park within the City of Arts and Sciences. The park is segmented into different habitats from freshwater,…
Alicante Tour & Castle Included in Program. Students will be introduced to Alicante, from taking in the sights of the bustling port to strolling down the promenade. They will walk through the old city neighborhoods, navigating the narrow streets, and noting the historic landmarks in the city. They will discover popular dining and shopping areas,…
Granada Optional/Independent. The highlight of a visit to Granada is to explore the grand Alhambra, a towering fortress and a notable monument to Islamic architecture. Upon entering the complex, discover the fascinating history behind the dazzling palaces, manicured gardens, and reflection pools, dating from the occupation of the Moors. Beyond the fortress, Granada is a…
Madrid Optional/Independent. Students can easily visit Madrid (2 hours by high-speed train from Alicante) to explore the famous sights of the capital of Spain, or may sign up for a group excursion. Group itinerary sights may include: the Paseo de la Castellana, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Las Ventas Bullring, Gran Vía, Cibeles, Plaza de España, Puerta…
Civil War Shelters Optional/Independent. The Spanish Civil War of the 1930’s left a shockwave in Alicante and throughout Spain when more than 300 civilians died in a single bombing raid. In the aftermath of the attack, authorities built underground shelters in proportion to the population of Alicante. Today, a guided tour will take you into…