| Day 1 |
Depart U.S. Overnight flight to Madrid. |
| Day 2 |
Program begins. Students arrive in Madrid. Welcome Dinner. |
| Day 3 |
Madrid. Excursion to Segovia, renowned for its beautiful architecture and Roman aqueduct. |
| Day 4 |
Madrid. Excursion to El Escorial, "Eighth Wonder of the World" built by Philip II in 16th century and an architectural marvel. Covering the length of two football fields, it is a monastery, church, palace, and royal pantheon all wrapped into one. |
| Day 5 |
Madrid. Sightseeing. Ciudad Anatigua or "Hapsburg Madrid"; the lavish 18th century Palacio Royal; the Museo Sofia which houses Picasso's Guernica, a depiction of the Civil War's horrors ; Museo del Prado, recognized as one of the world's great art galleries, particularly notable for its collections by Velazquez and Goya. |
| Day 6 |
En Route. Train from Madrid to Cádiz. Meet host families. |
| Days 7-25 |
Homestay, Language Classes, Activities & Excursions. |
| Day 7 |
Classes begin. Placement tests. Get-Acquainted Walking Tour of Cádiz. |
| Day 8 |
Tertulia: The Spanish Family. Salsa dance class. |
| Day 7 |
Afternoon Orientation Session: Building Cultural Perspectives. |
| Day 10 |
A trip through the countryside known as the Sherry Triangle, cradle of three staples of Andalucian culture - flamenco, horses and sherry - concluding with a visit to the Royal Equestrian Center in Jerez. |
| Day 11 |
Tertulia: The Art of Bullfighting. Salsa dance class. |
| Day 13 |
Bullfights in Puerto de Santa María, whose century-old bullring ranks with that of Seville in prestige. Optional. |
| Day 14 |
Group Meetings. |
| Day 15 |
Tertulia: El Andalus, a brief history of Andalucía. |
| Day 16 |
Excursion to Vejer, one of Andalucia's charming "white towns" with a maze of narrow winding streets and a strong Moorish character, and then down the Costa de la Luz to Tarifa, windsurfing capital of Europe. |
| Day 19 |
Trip to Sevilla and Córdoba, two captivating and romantic cities, both products of an ancient and impressive history. |
| Day 21 |
Tertulia: The Art of Flamenco. |
| Day 22 |
An evening flamenco performance, Spain’s best-known art form interpreted by the gypsies.. |
| Day 23 |
Excursion to Sanlúcar, known for its superb manzanilla sherry and crumblling colonial charm. |
| Day 24 |
Family Day and Dinner. |
| Day 25 |
Classes end. Certificates of Completion distributed. |
| Day 26 |
En Route. Train from Cádiz to Madrid. |
| Day 27 |
Program ends. Depart from Madrid, Spain. |
