Day 1: Departure — Flight to Madrid

Your adventure begins as you board your overnight flight to Madrid. Settle in, relax, and get excited for the unforgettable journey ahead!

Day 2: Arrival in Madrid

Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport and meet your local Program Director before transferring to your centrally located hotel. Once you’ve settled in, explore Old Madrid and Plaza Mayor on an orientation walk. Spend time enjoying Retiro Park before gathering for a tapas dinner, followed by churros con chocolate at the famed Chocolatería San Ginés.

Day 3: Madrid Highlights, Prado Museum & Paella Cooking Class

Discover the heart of Madrid on a guided tour of its plazas, boulevards, and historic sites. Then visit the renowned Prado Museum to see works by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. In the evening, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on paella cooking class and enjoy the meal you prepare together.

Day 4: School Visit & Bernabéu Stadium Tour

Start the day with a school visit, where you’ll meet Spanish students and experience local classroom life. In the afternoon, step inside the world of Real Madrid during a behind-the-scenes tour of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, including the players’ tunnel, locker rooms, and interactive exhibits.

Day 5: Toledo Day Trip

Travel to the historic city of Toledo for a guided day trip showcasing its rich blend of cultures and architectural styles. Visit the Gothic Cathedral and the Santa María la Blanca synagogue, and view El Greco’s famous painting The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Return to Madrid for dinner.

Day 6: Fly to France — Welcome to Paris

Fly from Madrid to Paris in the morning, meet your local Program Director before transfering to your centrally located hotel. After settling in, head out for a neighborhood orientation walk to get acquainted with your surroundings. Enjoy dinner together and end the evening with a stunning Seine River cruise as Paris lights up around you.

Day 7: Paris Highlights, Impressionist Workshop & Musée d’Orsay

Start your day with a guided walking tour featuring some of Paris’s most beloved landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and the lively Latin Quarter. Continue with a hands-on Impressionist painting workshop, then explore masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne, and more at the Musée d’Orsay. This evening, visit Montmartre, the iconic artists’ district, and enjoy dinner at a traditional French bistro.

Day 8: School Visit & Versailles

Begin your morning with a cultural exchange during a school visit, connecting with French students and learning about daily life in Paris. Then travel by train to the Palace of Versailles, where you’ll explore the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, and beautifully manicured gardens. Return to Paris for a farewell dinner, followed by an evening walk to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle from the Place du Trocadéro, offering an iconic panoramic view across the Seine.

Day 9: Departure

Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home to Denver.