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3045RJ |
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| Duration: |
16 nights |
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Spain
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| Price starting at: |
$4,991.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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| Meals: |
45;
15 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches, 15 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Follow the cultural pathways that brought Spain from cave to palace and into the new millennium, from Madrid’s monuments and museums and Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, on to Seville to unearth the parade of civilizations that led up to the Castilian Golden Age.
Highlights
• Recall the bygone days of Moorish Spain at the Alhambra and the Generalife.
• Enjoy dinner and lively conversation with local Sevillanos.
• Explore the largest mosque outside of the Arab world on a visit to Córdoba.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to three miles during field trips on uneven streets and terrain.
Date Specific Information
3-31-2014, 5-19-2014, 9-22-2014, 10-20-2014
2014 dates are 13 nights in length and have the following itinerary: Arrival Madrid, 5 nights; Granada, 3 nights; Seville, 4 nights; departure.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Madrid, 6 nights; Granada, 3 nights; Seville, 6 nights; departure.
Overnight flight from the U.S.A. | 1 night | Arrival Madrid | 6 nights |
Accompanied by an expert, visit the Royal Palace, home to the monarchy’s extensive art collection and a showcase of architectural styles, and learn about the early history of the Iberian Peninsula and Spain’s political development in the 16th and 17th centuries. Explore the Prado Museum, home of the royal collection of art begun under the Hapsburg emperors in the 16th century, and view Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, a marvel of engineering. Discover the monastery of El Escorial for a fine example of late Gothic construction, and in nearby Toledo, visit the Gothic cathedral and two museums dedicated to El Greco.
Visit an olive oil mill for insight into this important Spanish export. A lecture in Granada traces Moorish Spain and its modern influences on the culture, followed by a walking tour of the Albaycin neighborhood. Observe Granada’s Moorish past at its most majestic on a visit to the Alhambra and the Generalife summer palace and gardens.
Coach to Seville | 6 nights | Departure |
Visit Córdoba to explore a synagogue and the largest mosque outside the Arab world. A walk in Seville orients you to the city center and you hear about Spain’s Golden Age as you stroll through the Jewish Quarter and the Alcazar Royal Palace and gardens. Partake in a hands-on lecture on flamenco music and dance, and meet with local Sevillanos for a conversation over a tapas dinner. Visit a Sherry winery in Jerez and watch the famous Dancing Horses at the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art. Enjoy a flamenco music and dance show at a local tablao, travel by private coach to the Roman ruins of Italica and visit a local bull ranch to learn about raising bulls for the bullring.
Spain
With the ascension of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, the Kingdom of Spain took on a shape similar to today’s nation. Ruling a culture born of Roman, Visigoth and Moorish invasions, Spain’s Catholic monarchy threw open the door to the Age of Discovery at the turn of the 16th century, importing goods and ideas from around the world while exporting their cultural fusion throughout the first empire on which the sun never set.
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Accommodations
Madrid: Hotel in the heart of the Puerta del Sol. Granada: Hotel in the monumental center. Seville: Hotel in Plaza Nueva, central to all major monuments.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Rene Oliva
| | After graduating with a double major from the University of Havana, Cuba, Rene Oliva began his work as a Road Scholar group leader and coordinator in Cuba. Since relocating to Seville, Spain in October 2004, he has been sharing his knowledge of Spain with Road Scholar and university groups. His enthusiasm and love for Spain and travelling have made him an expert in the country’s history and culture. | | | | Francisco Garcia
| | Paco Garcia was born in Madrid and received his B.A. in history from The Complutense University in Madrid. He then continued his studies at the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned his M.A. and Ph.D., specializing in Medieval history, and also lectured there. He spent all of 1997 at the University of California at Berkeley on a Fulbright Investigative Scholarship. In 2011, Paco journeyed to Japan for a role as a visiting professor. He is presently a professor at St. Louis University, Madrid Campus. Being an expert on the history of Spain, he shares his passion and enthusiasm in his lectures. | | | | Judy Cotter
| | Judy Cotter, a native Californian and “Sevillana” by adoption, is a professor of Spanish culture and art history in Seville. Her presentations cover a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the cultural legacies of Romans, Arabs and Jews to Andalucian festivals and the Flamenco and Taurine Arts. Judy has translated several books by Spanish authors and has collaborated on recordings of instructional CDs on flamenco. She is co-author of a book about the talented American artist and matador, John Fulton. | | | | David Puente
| | David Puente received his Ph. D. in English and comparative literature from the University of California at Irvine, and now holds a part-time teaching position at the University of Granada. A native of Minnesota, David Puente has made his home in Granada since 2002. As a student backpacker, and later as an active duty military officer, David was lucky enough to be able to explore an impressive array of twenty-odd countries in several continents before settling in Spain. In recent years, he has focused his energies on travelling through Spain, often with groups of American undergraduates, and reading about its endlessly fascinating history. In his spare time, he and his wife are enjoying the challenges of bringing up bilingual children. | | | | Jose Sanchez
| | Jose Sanchez, professor for the Academic program at the Center for Cross-Cultural Study, enjoys collaborating with Road Scholar programs. An expert on the history of Spain, he transmits to participants his passion and enthusiasm in his lectures and excursions to the Roman Ruins of Italica. Says Jose: "After teaching young people for 17 years, I consider teaching Road Scholar participants the most rewarding professional experience. I find the great interest they have in learning and the gratitude they convey very special and fulfilling. Teaching them has given me confidence in my ability to communicate with other cultures." | | | |
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