Independent Spain and Portugal: From Madrid to Lisbon

Rating: Not yet rated       Read participant reviews Photos | Videos For information about this program please call (800) 454-5768, or enter your email address in the field below and we will contact you. - Return to previous page - Browse for programs by region - Try an advanced search If you are currently enrolled in this program, you can view the program details by logging in to your account. Journey into the rich history of Spain and Portugal through expert-led field trips and your own independent discoveries. Explore cosmopolitan Madrid, including the Royal Palace and the Prado museum, examine the Arab influences present in Andalusia, enjoy a colorful Flamenco performance, and experience Portugal through medieval Évora, the fishing village of Setúbal and the grand capital city, Lisbon. Highlights • Delve into the historic and cultural legacy of the Moors at the spectacular Alhambra palace. • Spend an evening at one of Lisbon’s famous Fado houses, enjoying this unique style of Portuguese song and dance while sampling local food specialties. • Talk informally with residents of Portugal about the joys and challenges of living in this historic land.