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Spain Faculty-Led Travel Course

Spain holds layers of Roman, Moorish and later European history. Students discover Moorish palaces, an Egyptian temple and Roman ruins while eating regional cuisine and meeting local people.

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Good to know

Language
Spanish, plus regional languages such as Catalan
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Best season
April–June or September–October
Typical length
10–14 days (customizable)
Spain faculty-led travel course

Highlights

What students will see and do

  1. Alhambra, GranadaA hilltop palace and fortress built mainly in the 13th and 14th centuries by the Nasrid dynasty.
  2. Temple of DebodAn ancient Egyptian temple moved to Madrid in the 1960s and rebuilt in a city park.
  3. Roman Aqueduct of SegoviaA Roman aqueduct built around the first century CE that still stands without mortar.
  4. Prado MuseumMadrid's national art museum holds major works by Velázquez and Goya.
  5. Sagrada FamíliaAntoni Gaudí's basilica in Barcelona has been under construction since 1882.
  6. Alcázar of SevilleA royal palace complex in Mudéjar style, still used by the Spanish royal family.

Faculty-led travel courses

Courses that fit Spain

Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.

Art, Architecture & HistoryCourses could study Roman ruins, Moorish architecture and the work of Gaudí. Education & Teacher PreparationStudents could examine Spanish language teaching and bilingual education. Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could look at tourism, food and agriculture in the Spanish economy. Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkStudents could explore regional identities, immigration and Spain's democratic transition.

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Where you will go

Academic and professional visits

  • A local university
  • A language school
  • A food or wine producer
  • A historic site or museum

Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.

Itinerary

Sample itinerary

A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.

Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.

  1. Day 1

    Departure for Madrid

    Begin the flight to Spain.

    • Depart for Madrid
  2. Day 2

    Arrival in Madrid

    Arrive in the Spanish capital and settle in.

    • Airport transfer to the hotel
  3. Day 3

    Plaza Mayor and Old Madrid

    Explore the old center of Madrid, from its grand square to its traditional markets.

    • Plaza Mayor
    • Nearby market and historic streets
  4. Day 4

    Academic Day in Madrid

    Use the day for academic activities tied to your course or to explore on your own.

    • Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
    • Free time to explore Madrid
  5. Day 5

    Nonprofit Visit

    Meet a humanitarian nonprofit active in Spain to learn about its work at home and abroad.

    • Visit to an international development or aid organization
  6. Day 6

    Tapas Tour

    Sample Spanish food culture on a guided evening tour through the city's traditional bars.

    • Guided tapas tour with dinner
  7. Day 7

    Children's Rights Organization

    Learn how Spanish nonprofits support children and families.

    • Visit to a children's rights organization or similar NGO
  8. Day 8

    Toledo and Córdoba

    Travel south through Toledo, where Jewish, Muslim and Christian heritage stand side by side, to Córdoba.

    • Morning tour of Toledo by coach
    • Synagogue and cathedral of Toledo
    • Drive to Córdoba
    • Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
  9. Day 9

    Córdoba and Granada

    Walk the old Jewish quarter of Córdoba, then continue to Granada to see the Alhambra.

    • Jewish Quarter and Synagogue of Córdoba
    • Drive to Granada
    • Alhambra
  10. Day 10

    Albaicín and Seville

    Explore Granada's old Moorish quarter before traveling to Andalusia's capital.

    • Albaicín quarter tour
    • Drive to Seville and hotel check-in
  11. Day 11

    Seville

    Tour the city's monumental squares, cathedral and royal palace.

    • Plaza de España and María Luisa Park
    • Seville Cathedral
    • Real Alcázar
  12. Day 12

    Departure Day

    Return to Madrid and fly home.

    • Early transfer from Seville to Madrid
    • Departure from Madrid airport

What is included

ARAMFO arranges everything

You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.

3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport

  • Airfare from your preferred airport
  • Hotels or student housing
  • Meals as set out in the itinerary
  • Transportation in the host country
  • Tour guides and entrance fees
  • University, company and professional visits
  • A native guide with the group for the whole trip
  • Customized dates and itinerary

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