2025 Galloway European Cultural Journey
| Travel Dates: | February 18, 2025 - February 28, 2025 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$3,990 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Estimated Airfare: | $1,000 |
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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!
Explore Santiago de Compostela!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Visit the most renowned museums in Spain
Enjoy delicious Spanish pinxos (snacks)!!
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 |
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| Feb 18 | USA - Barcelona | Fly from USA to Barcelona | Airplane |
| Feb 19 | Barcelona | After arriving to Barcelona and settling into our rooms, we'll do a bit of exploring and get our first glimpse of Barceloneta, where we'll have dinner. Afterwards, we'll hold an orientation meeting to discuss the details of the days ahead. | Barcelona Hotel |
| Feb 20 | Barcelona | Today we start our journey with a full day of activities. First we will start with a panoramic tour around Barcelona have a walk in the Barrio Gotico with our local guide as it is the oldest part of the city and get us depp into the history of Catalonia and Spain itself, as at the same time that we understand the importance of their culture and lenguage. They will take us to the Catalonia Parlament among many other political places. After lunch we can visit their most important monument: Sagrada Familia, a basilica without equal and one of the most unique works of architecture known to man. Designed by Gaudi, this 19th-century church, which is still under construction, is an architectural marvel and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll visit with a local guide to make the most of our time. Later we will visit Las Ramblas before having dinner at La Boquería, Barcelona's famous food market. | Bacelona Hotel |
| Feb 21 | Barcelona - Zaragoza | After breakfast we check out and visit first Parc Guell , named after Eusebi Güell, a wealthy entrepreneur and aristocrat who had a great passion for Gaudi’s work and became his patron. In the afternoon, we travel up the Capitol of what it used to be the Aragon Kingdom, Zaragoza, one of the most important kingdoms from Iberian Pensinsula. Once we check in, we setlle, and enjoy a dinner downtown | Zaragoza Hotel |
| Feb 22 | Zaragoza - Basque Country (Bilbao) | Today we will enjoy a walk along with our guide to get to know more about the Aragon Kingdom. We will visit Palacio de la Aljafería, first built by the muslims in the Taifa kingdom in the period of its maximum political and cultural heyday. Then became the residence of the Christian kings of Aragon in 1118 by Alfonso I the Battler. After lunch we will get up to the north of Spain, Basque Country has a lot to offer for the Spanish history. | Bilbao Hotel |
| Feb 23 | Basque Country (Bilbao) & San Sebastián | Today we will visit Bilbao, the capitol of Basque Country, we will get to know the history and why Euskera is one of the most unique lenguages from Europe. After lunch, we travel by bus 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. | Bilbao Hotel |
| Feb 24 | Basque Country (Bilbao) - Lisbon | 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 flight to Lisbon. Upon arrival in Lisbon, we'll drop our bags in the hotel and explore our neighborhood on foot. | Lisbon Hotel |
| Feb 25 | Lisbon | We'll start the day with an e-Bike tour of Lisbon, seeing some of the cities most iconic sites while learning about the history from locals. Known as the city of seven hills, Lisbon has some stunning lookout points, and e-bikes make for a fun and easy way to see some of the best views of the city. This evening, we'll take a Portuguese cooking class and learn how to prepare traditional food on our own. | Lisbon Hotel |
| Feb 26 | Cascais | After a hearty breakfast, we'll take a guided tour of the Jerónimos Monastery where the Treaty of Lisbon was signed. From there, we'll take a short walk to the Torre de Belém, one of Lisbon's most iconic monuments. We'll take a quick snack break and enjoy pasteis de belém, which are the the best custard tarts in the world. From the Torre de Belém we'll take the train to Cascais and enjoy a picnic lunch at the beach followed by some free time to roam the small costal city. | Lisbon Hotel |
| Feb 27 | Sintra | Today we'll take the train from Lisbon to Sintra and spend the first part of our day visiting the Palacio da Pena - a stunning Romanticist castle perched on a hilltop. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely considered one of the most significant expressions of Romanticism in the 19th century. Afterwards, we'll enjoy lunch and some free time in the small idyllic town of Sintra before making our way back to Lisbon. We'll enjoy our final farewell dinner together complete with a fado performance, a uniquely Portuguese musical experience. | Lisbon Hotel |
| Feb 28 | Lisbon - USA | We'll head to the airport this morning to board our flight back to the USA. | Your own bed. |
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.
St. Jordi Sagrada Familia
Centrally located in Barcelona, this hostel has a skateboard-theme and is great for young adults. This facility has air conditioning, free wifi, guest computers and security lockers. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.
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.
Safety and Support
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EXPERT LEADERSHIP
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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
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I thought all in all it was a great experience and wonderful program!! My daughter speaks about her experience daily. She had a ball!!
April
Parent of Jaylah, traveler on 2017 Program to Costa Rica
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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