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The Roman Theatre of Merida in Extremadura, one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, built in 16 BC under the orders of Augustus
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Overview
  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Madrid, Segovia, Salamanca, Merida, Sevilla

Itinerary

Fly to SpainDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - MADRID

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

Arrival - Old MadridDay 2

DAY 2: MADRID

  • Welcome: Bienvenido a Espana! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • Old Madrid: Take a stroll in Old Madrid with your Tour Director - see the famous Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Espana, and the Debod Egyptian Temple, a remarkable 4th-century temple transferred stone by stone from Egypt.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Roman Aqueduct of Segovia and SalamancaDay 3

DAY 3: MADRID - SALAMANCA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Segovia: Board your bus and travel to Segovia. With the help of a local guide learn about the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia - built in the 1st century AD, its magnificent arches extend to almost 100 feet high.
  • Salamanca: Continue to Salamanca. Have time to explore Salamanca at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Salamanca.

Salamanca University and Cathedral, then MeridaDay 4

DAY 4: SALAMANCA - MERIDA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Salamanca Tour: Guided walking tour of Salamanca - start by the University of Salamanca, founded in 1134, the oldest university in the Hispanic world. See the Old and New Cathedral, as well as Plaza Mayor.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Merida, heir to a splendid Roman past.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Merida.

Merida - Roman Theatre, Temple of Diana and National MuseumDay 5

DAY 5: MERIDA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Merida Tour: Follow a local guide on a walking tour of Merida. See the Roman Theatre, the Amphitheater, the Temple of Diana, the Arch of Trajan, the Roman Bridge, and the Aqueduct of Los Milagros.
  • Museum: Visit the Merida National Museum of Art - inside you will find objects from the time of Roman civilization.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Merida.

Sevilla - Cathedral and Guadalquivir RiverDay 6

DAY 6: MERIDA - SEVILLA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Sevilla.
  • Sevilla: Explore Sevilla with your Tour Director - see the lovely Plaza de Espana, the Maria Luisa Park, and the Seville Cathedral.
  • River: Hop on a boat to get a different view of the city from the Guadalquivir River.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sevilla.

Italica - Greatest Roman Ruins in SpainDay 7

DAY 7: SEVILLA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Italica: Board your bus and travel to Italica - the most important and largest Roman ruins in Spain. Follow a local guide on a tour of the site, a wonderful example of Roman architecture, mosaic work, and city layouts.
  • Santa Cruz: Board your bus and return to Sevilla. Explore the Santa Cruz Quarter.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sevilla.

Fly Back HomeDay 8

DAY 8: SEVILLA - 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 Sevilla and fly back home.

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Overview
  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Madrid, Segovia, Salamanca, Merida, Sevilla

Itinerary

Fly to SpainDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - MADRID

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

Arrival - Old MadridDay 2

DAY 2: MADRID

  • Welcome: Bienvenido a Espana! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • Old Madrid: Take a stroll in Old Madrid with your Tour Director - see the famous Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Espana, and the Debod Egyptian Temple, a remarkable 4th-century temple transferred stone by stone from Egypt.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Madrid.

Roman Aqueduct of Segovia and SalamancaDay 3

DAY 3: MADRID - SALAMANCA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Segovia: Board your bus and travel to Segovia. With the help of a local guide learn about the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia - built in the 1st century AD, its magnificent arches extend to almost 100 feet high.
  • Salamanca: Continue to Salamanca. Have time to explore Salamanca at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Salamanca.

Salamanca University and Cathedral, then MeridaDay 4

DAY 4: SALAMANCA - MERIDA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Salamanca Tour: Guided walking tour of Salamanca - start by the University of Salamanca, founded in 1134, the oldest university in the Hispanic world. See the Old and New Cathedral, as well as Plaza Mayor.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Merida, heir to a splendid Roman past.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Merida.

Merida - Roman Theatre, Temple of Diana and National MuseumDay 5

DAY 5: MERIDA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Merida Tour: Follow a local guide on a walking tour of Merida. See the Roman Theatre, the Amphitheater, the Temple of Diana, the Arch of Trajan, the Roman Bridge, and the Aqueduct of Los Milagros.
  • Museum: Visit the Merida National Museum of Art - inside you will find objects from the time of Roman civilization.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Merida.

Sevilla - Cathedral and Guadalquivir RiverDay 6

DAY 6: MERIDA - SEVILLA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Sevilla.
  • Sevilla: Explore Sevilla with your Tour Director - see the lovely Plaza de Espana, the Maria Luisa Park, and the Seville Cathedral.
  • River: Hop on a boat to get a different view of the city from the Guadalquivir River.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sevilla.

Italica - Greatest Roman Ruins in SpainDay 7

DAY 7: SEVILLA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Italica: Board your bus and travel to Italica - the most important and largest Roman ruins in Spain. Follow a local guide on a tour of the site, a wonderful example of Roman architecture, mosaic work, and city layouts.
  • Santa Cruz: Board your bus and return to Sevilla. Explore the Santa Cruz Quarter.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sevilla.

Fly Back HomeDay 8

DAY 8: SEVILLA - 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 Sevilla and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the engineering achievements of Roman urban planning through sites at Segovia, Merida, and Italica, examining how Rome built aqueducts, theatres, amphitheaters, and roads to sustain colonial cities on the Iberian Peninsula.

Investigate the Roman legacy of Merida – capital of the ancient province of Lusitania – through a guided tour of its Roman Theatre, Amphitheater, Temple of Diana, Arch of Trajan, Roman Bridge, and the Aqueduct of Los Milagros.

Evaluate the significance of Italica – the most important and largest Roman ruins in Spain – as the birthplace of emperors Trajan and Hadrian, examining how this site reveals the extraordinary scale of Roman urban design.

Compare the Roman, medieval, and Baroque layers of Salamanca – home to the oldest university in the Hispanic world, founded in 1134 – with the Roman foundation of Merida, examining how cities accumulate and transform historical layers.

Examine the enduring influence of Roman civilization on modern Spain through the National Museum of Roman Art in Merida and the Cathedral of Sevilla – built on the site of a former Almohad mosque, itself built on Roman foundations.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Espana, Debod Egyptian Temple. Old Madrid stroll.
  • Segovia: Roman Aqueduct of Segovia - built 1st century AD, magnificent arches extend to almost 100 feet high.
  • Salamanca: University of Salamanca - oldest university in the Hispanic world, founded 1134. Old and New Cathedral. Plaza Mayor.
  • Merida: Roman Theatre, Amphitheater, Temple of Diana, Arch of Trajan, Roman Bridge, Aqueduct of Los Milagros. Merida National Museum of Roman Art.
  • Sevilla: Plaza de Espana, Maria Luisa Park, Sevilla Cathedral. Guadalquivir River boat. Santa Cruz Quarter.
  • Italica: Most important and largest Roman ruins in Spain - wonderful example of Roman architecture, mosaic work, and city layouts.
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.

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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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