Explore Spain’s artistic and architectural heritage on a tour of Barcelona, Madrid and Salamanca. This customizable itinerary was designed for one of our partner schools to support Spanish language and cultural learning through immersive, on-site experiences including a school visit, a flamenco dance class, hands-on cooking workshop, and a visit to the University of Salamanca.
Art & Architecture Tour of Spain
DAY 1: USA | SPAIN
Fly overnight to Madrid, Spain.
DAY 2: MADRID
Meet your Forum Tour Manager upon arrival in Spain.
Enjoy churros con chocolate at a local cafetería, a classic Spanish tradition.
Follow your Tour Manager on a walking tour of Old Madrid, including Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol.
Take in the stunning panoramic views of Madrid from the rooftop of Círculo de las Bellas Artes.
Enjoy a welcome dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
DAY 3: MADRID
After breakfast at your hotel, visit a local school where you will get to practice your Spanish with students and learn about school life in Spain.
Head to Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid’s historic gastronomic market.
Explore Retiro Park, Madrid’s iconic former royal gardens.
Prepare and enjoy traditional Spanish dishes during a hands-on cooking workshop.
DAY 4: MADRID
Meet your local guide and tour the Reina Sofía Museum, including Picasso’s Guernica.
Learn flamenco fundamentals during an introductory dance class.
Watch a traditional flamenco performance paired with tapas dinner.
DAY 5: SALAMANCA & ÁVILA
Travel to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city and historic university town.
Walk through Salamanca’s historic center and visit the University of Salamanca, including its renowned Renaissance library.
Continue to Ávila and stroll through its fortified old town and medieval walls.
Return to Madrid and enjoy dinner with your group.
DAY 6: MADRID | BARCELONA
Travel to Barcelona by high-speed train.
Walk along Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most famous boulevard.
Explore La Boquería market, one of Europe’s most vibrant food markets.
Wander through the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter.
Enjoy dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
DAY 7: BARCELONA
Participate in a thrilling learning experience at Gaudí Experiencia, a museum dedicated to the Spanish modernist architect and equipped with state-of-the-art interactive 4D technology.
Meet your local guide for a tour of Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece.
Visit Parc Güell and take in panoramic views of the city.
Share dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
DAY 8: BARCELONA
Tour Poble Espanyol, an open-air museum showcasing architecture from across Spain.
Ride the Montjuïc Cable Car for sweeping views over the city and harbor.
Watch the Magic Fountain show as the city lights come alive.
Celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner at Abrassame in Las Arenas.
DAY 9: DEPART
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
What’s included
All-inclusive pricing makes it easy for teachers,
parents, and students. This trip includes:
Private group tour
Expert local guides
24-hour
emergency support
Personalized itinerary
Centrally-located hotels
Comprehensive
Travel insurance
Tour Manager 100%
dedicated to your group
Authentic meals
Airfare & ground
transportation
What our teachers are saying
Forum was very professional and flexible in allowing us to design the program that met our needs. I recommend them!
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