2026 Grant Spain Cultural Journey
| Travel Dates: |
June 15, 2026 -
June 29, 2026
Dates are tentative until flight are secured
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| Program Tuition: |
$3,990 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Estimated Airfare: | $1,197 |
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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.
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
Sample a delicious variety of Spanish pinxos!!
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teaches that we must be 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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| Day 1 | USA--Bilbao | Today the group will travel from the USA to Bilbao, Spain, arriving the next day. | Airplane |
| Day 2 | Bilbao | Bilbao is in the region of Pais Vasco, known for its unique language known as a linguistic mystery. We'll have time to explore the old city center and wander along the river before we make a cultural visit to learn more about the region's unique customs. In the afternoon, we'll head back to our hotel for an orientation meeting to discuss the upcoming trip in detail. In the evening, we'll have a delicious dinner of "pintxos," the Basque region's version of Spanish tapas. | Bibao Hotel |
| Day 3 | Bilbao--Oviedo | Today we'll take a private bus through the northern Spanish countryside to Oviedo, the capital of the state of Asturias. After arriving and getting settled, we'll check out the city and get an overview of local customs and history during a walking tour. Tonight we'll enjoy our first Asturian meal and enjoy some free time wandering this delightful town. | Oviedo Hotel |
| Day 4 | Cangas de Onis & Picos de Europa | Today we'll take our private bus to the beautiful, historic town Cangas de Onis, the original capital of the Kingdom of Asturias, to get a taste of small-town Spain life. We'll drop our bags and go by public transportation to the majestic Picos de Europa. At the entrance, we'll meet our guide who will take us to the Lagos de Covadonga, a set of lakes reachable by a short hike and where we'll have stunning views for our picnic lunch. In the afternoon, we'll have some free time in town before gathering back together for dinner. | Cangas de Onis Hotel |
| Day 5 | Cangas de Onis & Picos de Europa | We'll be heading back for new views of the Picos de Europa with a hike taking us through the limestone mountains with spectacular views. We'll have a well-deserved rest in the evening. | Canas de Onis Hotel |
| Day 6 | Cangas de Onis--Gijon | Today we wave goodbye to the mountains to go to the coast. We'll spend the day in Gijon, the region's biggest seaside town, exploring the Cimadevilla (old town center) and we'll have the option to visit the Asturian People Museum to learn more about the region's history. | Gijon Hotel |
| Day 7 | Gijon | Beach day! We'll soak up all the sun and waves today at one of the town's beautiful beaches. We'll have the option to visit the Botanical Garden in the evening. | Gijon Hotel |
| Day 8 | Gijon--As Catedrais--Lugo | After a relaxing morning, we'll say be saying goodbye to "pueblo life" for now and head with our private bus to our next region: Galicia. We'll spend a few hours at our second beach of the trip, the incredible As Catedrais beach, before we go back in time to Lugo. We'll get an overview of the city by walking along its intact Roman walls and bridge and exploring the mosaic museum. | Lugo Hotel |
| Day 9 | Lugo--Melide--Arzua | Today marks our first day on the Camino de Santiago, the famous pilgrimage walk. Our bus will take us to our starting point, a town called Melide where we'll ease into the Camino with a 14km walk through the Galician countryside. We'll walk until Arzua, where we'll have a chance to visit their cheese and honey center to learn more about local products. | Arzua Hotel |
| Day 10 | Arzua-O Pedrouzo | For day 2 of the Camino we'll walk a total of 20km. Along the way we'll pass the Santa Irene Fountain, also known as a Fountain of Youth. We'll end in O Pedrouzo, a small town known for its roosters. We'll have time this evening for reflection about our personal pilgrimage and journey so far. | O Pedrouzo Hotel |
| Day 11 | O Pedrouzo--Santiago de Compostela | The majority of our walk today will take us through pine forests and we'll notice more urban areas as we get closer to our final stop. Our third and final day of the Camino brings our last hike, our final 20km taking us all the way into Santiago de Compostela and its famous Cathedral, marking the end of our pilgrimage. We'll visit the Cathedral and settle into the city before dinner and watching the sunset over the city over Alameda Park. | Santiago Hotel |
| Day 12 | Santiago de Compostela--Madrid | Today after breakfast we will have free time to shop and visit the Pilgrim's Mass at the Cathedral for anyone who would like to go. In the afternoon, we'll take our private bus to Madrid, the bustling capital. In the evening, we'll head to the Templo de Debod, a real-life Egyptian temple in the heart of Madrid, with stunning sunset views, before enjoying our farewell dinner and reflecting on this amazing trip. | Madrid Hotel |
| Day 13 | Madrid--USA | Today we'll head to the airport and board our international flight home. ¡Hasta luego! | Your own bed eventually! |
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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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