2022 Ida B. Wells Spain Cultural Journey
| Travel Dates: | June 20, 2022 - July 1, 2022 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$2,990 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Confirmed Airfare: | $1,225 |
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Spain Cultural Journey North
The smell of paella, the rhythmic tapping of flamenco, the rugged peaks of the Pyrenees, the soft waves of the Mediterranean, the world class museums, the Moorish palaces, the medieval villages, and the people who seem to have more lust and passion for life than anywhere else; this is Spain! You will access all of this and more as you improve your Spanish language skills and escape the tourist path. We have carefully developed programs that include spending days hiking along the epic Camino de Santiago, learning to make olive oil at an old-world grove, enjoying tapas, exploring the colorful streets of Barcelona, and sketching our own versions of Dalí.
The above is a general description of activities on our programs in Spain. Please consult your itinerary for exactly what you all will be doing on your adventure.
Cultural Journeys
Cultural Journeys allow travelers to gain insights into the heritage, history and modern realities of their destination by offering a broad diversity of experience. We rely on the expertise of our local staff to plan itineraries which not only explore the prominent sites but also make time for the lesser-known local gems and are intentional about regular interaction with local people.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Visit the most renowned museums in Spain
Enjoy delicious Spanish pinxos (snacks)!!
Get a taste of Basque country in San Sebastian by boat along the Bay of Biscay
Walk along El Camino de Santiago
Enjoy the art, food and vivacious spirit that make Barcelona famous!
Swim and kayak in the Bay of Biscay
Practice your Spanish language skills with locals
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teachers that we must flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
| June 20 | USA - Barcelona | Today the group will travel from the USA to Barcelona, Spain, arriving the next day. | Airplane |
| June 21 | Barcelona | After arriving and getting settled, we'll check out Barcelona and visit La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Las Ramblas and, if the group's up for it, Montjuic, a large hill that overlooks the entire city. Tonight we'll enjoy our first taste of local cuisine and discuss the upcoming trip in detail. | Sant Jordi Gracia or Sagrada Familia |
| June 22 | Barcelona - San Sebastian | After breakfast we will travel by train to San Sebastian and enjoy time on the beach as well as sea kayaking. In the evening, we will sample the famous "pintxos" of the Basque Country as we prepare to begin our walk along the camino the following morning. | A Room in the City or similar |
| June 23 | San Sebastian & Donibane Pasaia | Today we will take a bus to Donibane Pasaia where will visit a boat/museum and learn about the unique history and seafaring traditions of the Basque Country. We will then spend the rest of the day walking on El Camino de Santiago along the Bay of Biscay, about 12.5 KM in total distance until we arrive back in San Sebastian. | A Room in the City or similar |
| June 24 | San Sebastian | Today we will enjoy a bike tour! We will explore all that San Sebastian has to offer in addition to a visit to some of the smaller outlying towns along the coast. | A Room in the City or similar |
| June 25 | San Sebastian - Orio | A second full day walking along El Camino de Santiago, arriving to Orio and Zarautz about 18KM in total distance. | Hotel Olatu or similar |
| June 26 | Orio - Zumaia | A third full day walking along El Camino de Santiago, arriving to Zumaia about 24 KM in total distance. | Karakas Kar or similar |
| June 27 | Zumaia - Lekeitio | Our final day on the famous Camino de Santiago! Today we will take a bus for a portion of the ride and walk the other half, eventually arriving to Lekeitio on the coast of the bay. Here we will take time to relax and recuperate from our days on the trail. | Aisia Lekeitio or similar |
| June 28 | Lekeitio - Bilbao | After breakfast we will bus to Bilbao and spend the day exploring one of the most charming cities in all of northern Spain. We will also make time to visit the world-famous Guggenheim Museum. | Ganbara Hostel or similar |
| June 29 | Bilbao - Barcelona | We will have a relaxing morning in the old quarter of Bilbao and take a classic cable car up to Mount Artxanda to have lunch, take in some impressive views of the city and bid farewell to Bilbao before boarding an mid-afternoon train back to Barcelona for our final night. | Sant Jordi Gracia or similar |
| June 30 | Barcelona | We will spend the final full day relaxing in Barcelona, chilling at the beach and wandering the gothic quarter. If the group is interested, we can check out the Casa Picasso Museum. In the evening, we will share a final dinner together and reflect on our adventure. | Sant Jordi Gracia or similar |
| July 1 | Barcelona - USA | Today we'll head to the airport and board our international flight home. ¡Hasta luego! | Your own bed, eventually! |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Hostal Colkida
Hostal Colkida is in Barcelona’s best neighborhood – the Eixample, a beautiful and safe residential area, just a step away from many of Barcelona’s tourist attractions. You can walk to Plaza Catalunya, the Sagrada Familia or Casa Batllo, passing before shops, art galleries, restaurants etc. The building was recently completely renovated, and it is designed in a clean and simple style, with attention to details. The interior elements were carefully chosen to create the coziest atmosphere possible. Colkida offers double or triple rooms, rooms for four, and also a private apartment. Some of the rooms have street view (with new sound-proof windows), and some face our quiet garden.
The Hotel Flysch
The Hotel Flysch is a newly built construction (2017) designed to ensure that visitors enjoy a restful and comfortable experience. You’ll find us in Zumaia, directly above the famous Flysch (making our location a privileged spot) and only a moment’s walk from the San Telmo hermitage. They have 16 spacious rooms + 2 independent studios with kitchen. All rooms have a private bathroom, minibar, safe box, plasma TV, hair dryer, etc. The hotel is decorated throughout by the Basque artist Anton Eguiguren, lending an individual personality to each room. We pay great attention to details to ensure that our guests leave with the memory of a unique and friendly experience.
Green Nest Hostel
Uba Green Nest hostel is an alternative, sustainable green & eco-friendly hostel and open to any multicultural relationships, which seeks to attract mostly young people, families and research groups, innovation, culture and sports, with a focus especially in the surf sector, as surfing bring many tourists to the city. The hostel offers 44 rooms with total of 196 beds, some of them are convertible, and there are 4 floors with 3178 meters of usable area.
Hotel Photo Zabalburu
Hotel Photo Zabalburu is located 1.3 km from the Roman Catholic church “Bilbao Cathedral” and features a bar, a flat screen TV and a cable flat-screen. Indautxu tube station is just a 10-minute walk and Abando train station is 1000 metres away. The venue is placed in the centre of Bilbao, a stroll away from Azkuna Zentroa Cultural Center. It is also 1.3 km from the hillside park “Parque Etxebarria”. Hotel Photo Zabalburu is a short ride from Bilbaout. There are 38 guestrooms equipped with flat-screen television, satellite television and lounge area. Hairdryers, showers and a bathtub are featured.
Albergue San Martín
Established in 2005 and later expanded in 2010, San Martín offers traditional hospitality in the form of a welcoming bed and breakfast in the tranquil surroundings of the green countryside between the towns of Baamonde and Sobrado, a few days short of Santiago.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
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My daughter’s experience in Morocco was extraordinary!! I really enjoyed seeing the pictures and hearing the stories about her adventures, but what brought me the most joy was the relationships she formed with the chaperones from her school and with Stafford and Said (Walking Tree’s Moroccan Country Directors and Program Leaders). She spoke of their characters and spirits which let me know these wonderful people went over and beyond the basics of the program. I am forever grateful for the love and care all four of you gave to her.
Beddar
Parent of Jadah, traveler on Morocco Cultural Journey
Your Adventure Includes
Estimated Airfare
In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel.
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.
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