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Spain: Art and Architecture Tour

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Gaudi's Sagrada Familia basilica rises above Barcelona's Eixample grid at sunset, its spiraling towers a century in the making and still incomplete
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Overview

  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Madrid, Salamanca, Avila, Barcelona, Figueres

Itinerary

Fly to SpainDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - MADRID

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

Arrival - Madrid Art and Reina SofiaDay 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: Discover some of the sights of Madrid such as the Metropolis and Plaza Cibeles.
  • Reina Sofia: Enter the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia to see impressive works of 20th-century Spanish artistic icons such as Dali, Miro, and Pablo Picasso's Guernica.
  • Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Prado Museum, Palacio Real and Puerta del SolDay 3

DAY 3: MADRID

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Prado: Guided tour of the Museo Del Prado - learn about its hidden secrets while admiring masterpieces by Goya and Velazquez.
  • Retiro and Palacio Real: Enjoy lunch at the famous Parque El Retiro, then head to El Palacio Real for a tour of the royal family's exquisite collection.
  • Puerta del Sol: Leisure time at the Puerta del Sol.
  • Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Salamanca University and Avila Medieval WallsDay 4

DAY 4: EXCURSION TO SALAMANCA AND AVILA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Salamanca: Guided walking tour of Salamanca - visit the University of Salamanca, founded in 1134, the oldest university in the Hispanic world. See the Old and New Cathedral and Plaza Mayor.
  • Avila: Continue to Avila, a medieval city. Walk along the Avila City Wall - dating back to the middle ages, it stretches 1.5 miles around the city with nine gates.
  • Avila Cathedral: Enter the Avila Cathedral - considered to be the first Gothic cathedral of Spain.
  • Return: Board your bus and return to Madrid.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

AVE Train to Barcelona and Gothic QuarterDay 5

DAY 5: MADRID - BARCELONA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Train: Transfer by bus to the train station. Take the AVE High Speed Train to Barcelona.
  • Gothic Quarter: Explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. See the four columns from the Temple of Augustus which dates back to the first century BC.
  • Picasso Museum: Spend some time at the Picasso Museum.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.

Gaudi - Casa Batllo, Park Guell and Sagrada FamiliaDay 6

DAY 6: BARCELONA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Gaudi Tour: Meet your local guide and start a journey into the world of Antoni Gaudi. Start at Placa de Catalunya, walk along Passeig de Gracia to admire the facades of Casa Batllo and Casa Mila, continue to Park Guell.
  • Sagrada Familia: Enter Gaudi's most famous and persistent work - the unfinished Sagrada Familia.
  • Olympic Stadium: Discover the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys - renovated in 1989 as the main stadium for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games.
  • Magic Fountains: Head to the Magic Fountains of Montjuic to enjoy the show of light, music, and dancing water.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.

Figueres - Dali MuseumDay 7

DAY 7: EXCURSION TO FIGUERES

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Figueres: Board your bus and head out to Figueres. Explore the town of Figueres, birthplace of Salvador Dali. See the Sant Ferran Castle and the Sant Pere Church.
  • Dali Museum: Enter the Dali Museum and enjoy the peculiar but highly accessible work of Salvador Dali.
  • Return: Board your bus and return to Barcelona.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.

Ceramic Workshop and Museu Nacional d'Art de CatalunyaDay 8

DAY 8: BARCELONA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Ceramic Workshop: Participate in a ceramic workshop in the heart of the city.
  • MNAC: Enter the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, located within the Palau Nacional - admire the outstanding collection of Romanesque paintings.
  • La Rambla: Head for La Rambla for some free time.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: BARCELONA - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by bus to the airport. Say a fond Hasta Luego to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Barcelona and fly back home.

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Overview

  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Madrid, Salamanca, Avila, Barcelona, Figueres

Itinerary

Fly to SpainDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - MADRID

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

Arrival - Madrid Art and Reina SofiaDay 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: Discover some of the sights of Madrid such as the Metropolis and Plaza Cibeles.
  • Reina Sofia: Enter the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia to see impressive works of 20th-century Spanish artistic icons such as Dali, Miro, and Pablo Picasso's Guernica.
  • Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Prado Museum, Palacio Real and Puerta del SolDay 3

DAY 3: MADRID

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Prado: Guided tour of the Museo Del Prado - learn about its hidden secrets while admiring masterpieces by Goya and Velazquez.
  • Retiro and Palacio Real: Enjoy lunch at the famous Parque El Retiro, then head to El Palacio Real for a tour of the royal family's exquisite collection.
  • Puerta del Sol: Leisure time at the Puerta del Sol.
  • Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Salamanca University and Avila Medieval WallsDay 4

DAY 4: EXCURSION TO SALAMANCA AND AVILA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Salamanca: Guided walking tour of Salamanca - visit the University of Salamanca, founded in 1134, the oldest university in the Hispanic world. See the Old and New Cathedral and Plaza Mayor.
  • Avila: Continue to Avila, a medieval city. Walk along the Avila City Wall - dating back to the middle ages, it stretches 1.5 miles around the city with nine gates.
  • Avila Cathedral: Enter the Avila Cathedral - considered to be the first Gothic cathedral of Spain.
  • Return: Board your bus and return to Madrid.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

AVE Train to Barcelona and Gothic QuarterDay 5

DAY 5: MADRID - BARCELONA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Train: Transfer by bus to the train station. Take the AVE High Speed Train to Barcelona.
  • Gothic Quarter: Explore Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. See the four columns from the Temple of Augustus which dates back to the first century BC.
  • Picasso Museum: Spend some time at the Picasso Museum.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.

Gaudi - Casa Batllo, Park Guell and Sagrada FamiliaDay 6

DAY 6: BARCELONA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Gaudi Tour: Meet your local guide and start a journey into the world of Antoni Gaudi. Start at Placa de Catalunya, walk along Passeig de Gracia to admire the facades of Casa Batllo and Casa Mila, continue to Park Guell.
  • Sagrada Familia: Enter Gaudi's most famous and persistent work - the unfinished Sagrada Familia.
  • Olympic Stadium: Discover the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys - renovated in 1989 as the main stadium for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games.
  • Magic Fountains: Head to the Magic Fountains of Montjuic to enjoy the show of light, music, and dancing water.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.

Figueres - Dali MuseumDay 7

DAY 7: EXCURSION TO FIGUERES

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Figueres: Board your bus and head out to Figueres. Explore the town of Figueres, birthplace of Salvador Dali. See the Sant Ferran Castle and the Sant Pere Church.
  • Dali Museum: Enter the Dali Museum and enjoy the peculiar but highly accessible work of Salvador Dali.
  • Return: Board your bus and return to Barcelona.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.

Ceramic Workshop and Museu Nacional d'Art de CatalunyaDay 8

DAY 8: BARCELONA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Ceramic Workshop: Participate in a ceramic workshop in the heart of the city.
  • MNAC: Enter the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, located within the Palau Nacional - admire the outstanding collection of Romanesque paintings.
  • La Rambla: Head for La Rambla for some free time.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: BARCELONA - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by bus to the airport. Say a fond Hasta Luego to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Barcelona and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the stylistic evolution of Spanish art from the Golden Age masters Goya and Velazquez through to 20th-century modernists Picasso, Dali, and Miro – examining how Spanish art responded to political upheaval and cultural transformation.

Examine Antoni Gaudi’s contribution to Art Nouveau architecture and identify his signature design elements across multiple Barcelona landmarks including Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Park Guell, and the Sagrada Familia.

Connect the cultural and political history of Spain to its artistic output, including Picasso’s Guernica as a response to the Spanish Civil War and Dali’s Surrealism as a reflection of his Catalan identity.

Explore the relationship between architecture and civic identity through sites such as the Sagrada Familia, the Olympic Stadium, and the Palau Nacional at Montjuic, examining how Barcelona built a distinct visual culture.

Participate in a ceramic workshop to gain first-hand understanding of traditional Spanish craft techniques and their place in the broader artistic tradition of the Iberian Peninsula.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Madrid: Metropolis, Plaza Cibeles. Reina Sofia - Guernica by Picasso, works by Dali and Miro. Museo del Prado - Goya and Velazquez masterpieces. Palacio Real. Puerta del Sol and Parque El Retiro.
  • Salamanca: University of Salamanca - oldest in the Hispanic world. Old and New Cathedral. Plaza Mayor.
  • Avila: Medieval City Wall - 1.5 miles, 9 gates. Avila Cathedral - first Gothic cathedral of Spain.
  • Barcelona: Gothic Quarter and Temple of Augustus. Picasso Museum. Passeig de Gracia - Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. Park Guell UNESCO. Sagrada Familia. Olympic Stadium Estadi Olimpic. Magic Fountains of Montjuic.
  • Figueres: Sant Ferran Castle. Dali Museum. Return via Barcelona ceramic workshop and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
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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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