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Overview
  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Madrid, Segovia, Valladolid, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Burgos

Itinerary

Fly to SpainDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - MADRID

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Spain.

Arrival - Madrid Old QuarterDay 2

DAY 2: MADRID

  • Welcome: Bienvenido a Espana! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • City Tour: Guided walking tour through Madrid's oldest quarter - see Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Espana, and the Debod Egyptian Temple.
  • Puerta del Sol: Leisure time at the Puerta del Sol.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Aqueduct of Segovia and Columbus Museum ValladolidDay 3

DAY 3: MADRID - VALLADOLID

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Segovia: Travel to Segovia. Let a local guide explain the Roman engineering behind the Aqueduct of Segovia - built in the 1st century AD to transport water from the Fuente Fria River to the city.
  • Columbus Museum: Continue to Valladolid. Enter the Christopher Columbus Museum - it has wonderful old maps that take you on a journey through Columbus's trips to the Americas.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Valladolid.

Queso Fresco Workshop and Guggenheim BilbaoDay 4

DAY 4: VALLADOLID - BILBAO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Farm Workshop: Make a stop in Sangas to visit a local farm. Learn about cheese production during a Queso Fresco workshop. Have lunch on site.
  • Bilbao: Continue to the city of Bilbao, famous for its Guggenheim Museum.
  • Estuary Cruise: Hop on a boat to get a different view of the city from the estuary.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Bilbao.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, San Sebastian Aquarium and La ConchaDay 5

DAY 5: BILBAO - SAN SEBASTIAN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Gaztelugatxe: Discover the Island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, connected to the mainland by a man-made stone bridge. See the Island of Aketx - a bird sanctuary forming a protected habitat for local flora and fauna.
  • Aquarium: Continue to San Sebastian. Discover the San Sebastian Aquarium - one of the best oceanographic museums in Europe.
  • La Concha: Enjoy time at the city's most famous beach, La Concha!
  • Dinner: Enjoy a Pintxos dinner - the Basque equivalent of tapas.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in San Sebastian.

Burgos - Museum of Human EvolutionDay 6

DAY 6: SAN SEBASTIAN - BURGOS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Burgos.
  • Arco de Santa Maria: Pass through the Arco de Santa Maria - one of the 12 medieval doors the city had during the middle ages.
  • Museum of Human Evolution: Explore the Museum of Human Evolution - divided in four floors each with a different exhibit. See the Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution exhibit!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Burgos.

Return to Madrid - Gran Via and Authentic PaellaDay 7

DAY 7: BURGOS - MADRID

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Madrid.
  • Retiro and Gran Via: Explore Parque el Retiro. Head to Gran Via - the liveliest avenue of the capital.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Paella dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Fly Back HomeDay 8

DAY 8: MADRID - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by bus to the airport. Say goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Madrid and fly back home.

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Overview
  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Madrid, Segovia, Valladolid, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Burgos

Itinerary

Fly to SpainDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - MADRID

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Spain.

Arrival - Madrid Old QuarterDay 2

DAY 2: MADRID

  • Welcome: Bienvenido a Espana! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • City Tour: Guided walking tour through Madrid's oldest quarter - see Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Espana, and the Debod Egyptian Temple.
  • Puerta del Sol: Leisure time at the Puerta del Sol.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Aqueduct of Segovia and Columbus Museum ValladolidDay 3

DAY 3: MADRID - VALLADOLID

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Segovia: Travel to Segovia. Let a local guide explain the Roman engineering behind the Aqueduct of Segovia - built in the 1st century AD to transport water from the Fuente Fria River to the city.
  • Columbus Museum: Continue to Valladolid. Enter the Christopher Columbus Museum - it has wonderful old maps that take you on a journey through Columbus's trips to the Americas.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Valladolid.

Queso Fresco Workshop and Guggenheim BilbaoDay 4

DAY 4: VALLADOLID - BILBAO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Farm Workshop: Make a stop in Sangas to visit a local farm. Learn about cheese production during a Queso Fresco workshop. Have lunch on site.
  • Bilbao: Continue to the city of Bilbao, famous for its Guggenheim Museum.
  • Estuary Cruise: Hop on a boat to get a different view of the city from the estuary.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Bilbao.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, San Sebastian Aquarium and La ConchaDay 5

DAY 5: BILBAO - SAN SEBASTIAN

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Gaztelugatxe: Discover the Island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, connected to the mainland by a man-made stone bridge. See the Island of Aketx - a bird sanctuary forming a protected habitat for local flora and fauna.
  • Aquarium: Continue to San Sebastian. Discover the San Sebastian Aquarium - one of the best oceanographic museums in Europe.
  • La Concha: Enjoy time at the city's most famous beach, La Concha!
  • Dinner: Enjoy a Pintxos dinner - the Basque equivalent of tapas.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in San Sebastian.

Burgos - Museum of Human EvolutionDay 6

DAY 6: SAN SEBASTIAN - BURGOS

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Burgos.
  • Arco de Santa Maria: Pass through the Arco de Santa Maria - one of the 12 medieval doors the city had during the middle ages.
  • Museum of Human Evolution: Explore the Museum of Human Evolution - divided in four floors each with a different exhibit. See the Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution exhibit!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Burgos.

Return to Madrid - Gran Via and Authentic PaellaDay 7

DAY 7: BURGOS - MADRID

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Madrid.
  • Retiro and Gran Via: Explore Parque el Retiro. Head to Gran Via - the liveliest avenue of the capital.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Paella dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Fly Back HomeDay 8

DAY 8: MADRID - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by bus to the airport. Say goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Madrid and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the Roman engineering of the Aqueduct of Segovia – built in the 1st century AD to transport water from the Fuente Fria River to the city – examining how Roman hydraulic technology sustained urban populations across the empire.

Investigate the marine ecosystems and oceanography of the Bay of Biscay through the San Sebastian Aquarium, one of the best oceanographic museums in Europe, and a visit to the protected habitat of the Islands of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Aketx.

Evaluate the evolution of sustainable agricultural production through a Queso Fresco cheese-making workshop at a local farm in Sangas, examining traditional craft food science and its connection to regional cultural identity.

Compare the historical navigation achievements of Christopher Columbus through the Columbus Museum in Valladolid with the cutting-edge aerospace science of the Guggenheim Bilbao, examining Spain’s contributions from exploration to contemporary innovation.

Examine human evolutionary history and Darwinian theory through the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos, one of Europe’s most important paleontological museums and home to discoveries from the Atapuerca archaeological sites.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Espana, Debod Egyptian Temple, Puerta del Sol.
  • Segovia: Roman Aqueduct of Segovia - built 1st century AD, arches extend to almost 100 feet high.
  • Valladolid: Christopher Columbus Museum - wonderful old maps of Columbus's trips to the Americas.
  • Bilbao: Queso Fresco cheese workshop at local farm. Guggenheim Museum. Bilbao estuary boat tour.
  • San Sebastian: Islands of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Aketx - protected bird sanctuary. San Sebastian Aquarium. La Concha beach. Pintxos dinner.
  • Burgos: Arco de Santa Maria - one of the 12 medieval doors. Museum of Human Evolution - Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution exhibit. Parque El Retiro and Gran Via in Madrid.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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