
Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Madrid
Day 2:
Welcome to Spain!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Explore Madrid on foot with your Tour Director, crossing Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor before arriving at Plaza de España, where statues, fountains, and literary figures frame the square
Day 3:
Explore Madrid
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Guided by a local expert, explore Madrid’s sweeping boulevards and royal legacy. From Gran Vía to Calle Mayor, pass Puerta de Alcalá and take in the city’s neoclassical grandeur and stately energy
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Visit the Royal Palace, Madrid’s grandest landmark, with gilded rooms, frescoed ceilings, and centuries of royal history
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Visit the Prado Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of European art, including masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco
Day 4:
Madrid - Granada
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Travel via Toledo to Granada
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Guided by a local expert, trace the spiritual and cultural layers of Toledo. Step inside the Church of Santo Tomé to see El Greco’s masterpiece, pause at St. Mary’s Synagogue, and wander narrow lanes shaped by centuries of coexistence
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Visit Toledo Cathedral, a soaring Gothic masterpiece filled with stained glass, golden altars, and works by El Greco
Day 5:
Granada - Seville
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Guided by a local expert, walk the Alhambra’s exquisite grounds. Visit the summer palace, medina, and Arab baths, and wander the Generalife gardens and the ramparts of the Alcazaba fortress
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Travel to Seville
Day 6:
Explore Seville
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Guided by a local expert, explore Seville’s grand plazas and golden landmarks. See the tiled arcades of Plaza de España, the riverside Torre del Oro, and the resting place said to hold Christopher Columbus
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Visit Seville Cathedral to stand beneath one of the world’s largest Gothic altarpieces
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Ascend the Giralda Tower, a former minaret turned bell tower, for panoramic views over Seville’s historic center
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Enjoy a flamenco evening filled with rhythm, passion, and the spirit of Andalusia
Day 7:
Seville - Madrid
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Travel via Córdoba to Madrid
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Guided by a local expert, explore Córdoba’s winding lanes and rich past. Pass whitewashed homes, lively courtyards, and traces of Roman, Moorish, and Jewish heritage woven through the old town
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Visit the Mezquita, a stunning mosque-cathedral where Islamic arches and a Christian altar coexist beneath a forest of red-and-white columns
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 8:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.