Spain

Living and Learning in Sevilla: Independent Stay and Language Study

Program No. 21885RJ

Discover the centuries-old city of Sevilla, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its customs, history, unique architecture and world-class museums as you learn Spanish by immersion.

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What’s Included:

43 nights of accommodations

20 meals (7 B, 10 L, 3 D)

31 expert-led lectures

13 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

An experienced Group Leader

Customary gratuities throughout the program

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

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Living and Learning in Sevilla: Independent Stay and Language Study

Program No. 21885RJ Deposit at Enrollment: 250 Final payment due: 77 days before departure date

Transfer & Cancellation Policy

Note: These fees apply to at least one date of this program, but may vary by date. Program enrollments are on a per person basis and substitutions are not permitted.

If you transfer or cancel:

less than 30 days prior to program start date

Transfer Fee: 100% of trip total

Cancel Fee: 100% of trip total

66 to 30 days prior to program start date

Transfer Fee: 50% of trip total

Cancel Fee: 50% of trip total

up to 67 Days Prior to Program Start Date

Transfer Fee: $0.00

Cancel Fee: $250.00

If you transfer or cancel:	Transfer Fee:	Cancel Fee:
less than 30 days prior to program start date	100% of trip total	100% of trip total
66 to 30 days prior to program start date	50% of trip total	50% of trip total
up to 67 days prior to program start date	$0.00	$250.00

Road Scholar Program Terms and Conditions

How to Enroll in a Program

Call Us or Enroll Online To enroll

Please call us toll free at (877) 426-8056, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET. You may also enroll online at www.roadscholar.org. To reserve space on a program, Road Scholar requires a deposit followed by final payment.

Road Scholar is Not-For-Profit

Road Scholar is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that incurs over $5 million annually on credit card fees. Please help us reduce this cost by paying for your program with a check. Please consider our paperless check option when paying on the phone or over the Internet. Our Advisors are happy to explain this payment option to you.

Tax-Deductible Donations

As a not-for-profit organization, we appreciate and rely on charitable donations to help us develop and maintain high-quality educational programs with exceptional value. Donations from U.S. citizens are tax-deductible as provided by law. As Road Scholar is not a registered charity in Canada, donations are not tax deductible for Canadian citizens.

Financial Assistance

Road Scholar offers two kinds of assistance: Scholarships, for those with desire but not the financial means to participate in our U.S.- or Canada-based learning adventures; and Caregiver Grants, designed to provide a unique respite opportunity for unpaid family caregivers to participate in a U.S.- or Canada-based Road Scholar program. Visit www.roadscholar.org/about/financial-assistance/scholarships, email us at scholarships@roadscholar.org, or call us toll free at (877) 426-8056.

General Program Information

Activity Level Ratings

Each Road Scholar program is assigned an Activity Level rating, ranging from Easy Going to Challenging, which are noted on program webpages. Try our Advanced Search tool to find programs that match your activity level. If you have special needs, or need a little extra help in finding the right program for your level of fitness and ambition, please call us and we’ll work to find options for you.

Disabilities and Special Needs

Road Scholar is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to participants with special needs and disabilities. If you have special needs requiring accommodation, please communicate them to Road Scholar at the time of enrollment. We will discuss your request with you and make every effort to accommodate you.

Service Learning

Our Service Learning programs bring participants together to work as a team to serve worthy projects. Road Scholar and sponsoring service institutions are not-for-profit organizations and are tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The program price may qualify as a tax-deductible gift. However, since individual circumstances vary, we suggest participants contact their tax advisors.

Included Emergency Assistance and Medical Evacuation Insurance

Road Scholar’s continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified in our Road Scholar Assurance Plan. Whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our programs overseas, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under the Road Scholar Assurance Plan. This plan is purchased by Road Scholar on behalf of every participant. The plan provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program and insurance for emergency medical evacuation. This plan includes insurance benefits underwritten by Arch Insurance Company and emergency assistance services provided by LiveTravel Assist. To learn more about this plan, including its terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions, and to view and download a certificate of insurance, please visit: www.roadscholar.org/about/included-insurance/

Travel Health

In addition to maintaining necessary vaccinations, including seasonal influenza vaccination, Road Scholar recommends all participants consult with their physician, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Department of State regarding their health condition and any recommendations specific to the destinations they will visit or transit well before departure. While Road Scholar does its best to provide pertinent information regarding international health requirements and travel health precautions for travel abroad, please remember we are not health experts and can only share with you the recommendations made by the CDC and the US Department of State. It It is therefore your responsibility to consult with your physician and/or contact the CDC for health information specific to your travel destination. Your physician will be able to assess your overall health and fitness, provide information and guidance on health risks you may encounter while traveling, medication you may need to take, and other precautions for the prevention of injury and illness during your program.

Staying healthy is critical to enjoying your program experience, and taking common sense steps to reduce the risk of getting sick.

A week before you depart on your program, consider limiting your exposure to others. If you must be in public in the week prior to departure, wear a mask.
Do not travel if you are sick, have any symptoms of illness, or if you have had close contact with a person who is ill. Do not risk traveling if you are not feeling well.
Bring a few face masks to the program. Wearing a well-fitted mask is an effective means of protection against airborne viruses, including COVID-19. Wear a mask whenever around others, including when flying and transiting airports. Once on your program, wear a mask whenever you are in public settings, especially if you have a weakened immune system or an underlying medical condition.
Wash your hands often and practice good hygiene.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Once on the program, if you do begin to feel ill or have symptoms of illness, immediately isolate and notify the Group Leader.

For those looking for additional resources on this topic, we recommend trusted sources such as your physician, the US Department of State, CDC, and WHO.

U.S. Department of State: www.travel.state.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): www.cdc.gov/travel
World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int/

Your health and safety are of the utmost importance to us. To learn more about Road Scholar’s commitment to our participants’ well-being and the steps you can take to keep yourself healthy when traveling, please visit www.roadscholar.org/practical-information/general-health-safety/

Please also be sure to review our Travel Updates webpage for the latest travel information, steps we are taking to keep your program experience as safe as possible, as well as helpful information about how to prepare for your upcoming program and what to expect once you're there. www.roadscholar.org/practical-information/travel-updates/

Domestic Travel Arrangements

Programs in the United States and Canada require independent arrivals and departures unless otherwise stated, meaning that you must make your own travel arrangements to and from the program site. If you are flying to your program, you will be responsible for getting yourself from the airport to the starting location of your program and returning to the airport at the end. Please keep in mind that many airlines assess penalties if you need to change or cancel your ticket— up to 100 percent of the ticket price in certain cases — for which you will be responsible. Please also be aware that Road Scholar may occasionally have to alter a program in a way that affects flight schedules, and you will be responsible for changing your flight arrangements and paying applicable fees. For the greatest protection, we recommend waiting until 60 days prior to your program in the United States or Canada to purchase airfare.

International Travel Arrangements

Road Scholar Can Help Arrange Your International Airfare

Almost all of our international programs can be purchased with airfare arranged by Road Scholar. We have negotiated special international rates with major airlines. A list of departure cities can be found by visiting our website or calling to speak with one of our experienced Advisors. As an added benefit, guaranteed airport transfers on the program’s published start and end date are included with your international air travel when arranged through Road Scholar. If your preferred airport is not listed, or you would like to travel on a different day, travel in premium or business class, specify the airline or routing, or travel independently before or after our program, we are happy to customize and create a personalized air travel itinerary to meet your needs. Select the “Custom Flight Arrangements” option and then the airport you want, or discuss your flight preferences with one of our expert air Travel Advisors.

Arranging Your Own International Airfare

If you choose to make your own international air travel arrangements, you will be responsible for getting yourself from the airport to the starting location of your program and returning to the airport at the end. Please keep in mind that many airlines assess penalties if you need to change or cancel your ticket— up to 100 percent of the ticket price in certain cases — for which you will be responsible. Please also be aware that Road Scholar may occasionally have to alter a program in a way that affects flight schedules, and you will be responsible for changing your flight arrangements and paying applicable fees. For the greatest protection, we recommend waiting until 90 days prior to your International program to purchase airfare,

Road Scholar Optional Trip Protection with “Cancel for Any Reason” Coverage

The optional Road Scholar Trip Protection Plan helps protect your investment if you must cancel or interrupt your program for specified, covered reasons, such as illness or injury to you, your traveling companion or an immediate family member of you or your traveling companion. Plus, if you need to cancel your program for any reason not covered by insurance, you will receive a credit good for future travel with Road Scholar for the full amount of the Road Scholar cancellation fee. The plan also provides benefits if you are delayed getting to or returning home from your program and protects your investment should you have an emergency during your program that causes you to miss program days or return home earlier than expected. Your airfare, whether purchased through Road Scholar or independently, is covered at no additional cost — an exceptional benefit and value offered exclusively to Road Scholar participants. You will receive information about this optional travel insurance plan when you enroll in a program. To learn more about this plan, including its terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions, and to view and download a certificate of insurance, please visit: www.roadscholar.org/about/protection-plan.

Additional Program Information

Our goal is to make sure our participants have the most enjoyable and rewarding program experience possible. Whether you are considering one of Road Scholar’s many educational adventures or are currently enrolled in a program, we highly recommend you review the additional program information available in the Practical Information section on our website. The section includes a wide range of topics and information -- everything from how to choose the perfect program to traveling solo to insurance. Please visit www.roadscholar.org/practical-information, or call us if you have specific questions. After you enroll in a program, please be sure to carefully read all pre-program communications and your Program preparatory materials, as they provide important information about how to prepare for your upcoming program and what to expect once you're there.

Program Policies

Deposit, Transfer and Cancellation Policy

Road Scholar requires deposits for all its programs, and charges fees if you transfer or cancel your enrollment. Deposits and fees vary between programs. Please refer to the Deposit, Transfer & Cancellation Policy on program webpages for specific deposit amounts, and transfer and cancellation fee schedules. Please note that enrollments are on a per person basis and substitutions are not permitted.

About Program Details and Itineraries

We make every effort to operate our programs as advertised. The information on our website is updated regularly, and reflects the most up to date information. We are committed to providing participants with final program details no later than three weeks before the start of land programs within the United States, four weeks for programs International and Afloat programs. and one week for online programs. However, itineraries or other aspects of a program may change due to situations beyond the control. If this happens we will do our best to notify you of the change prior to arriving on your program. We ask you to pack a little extra patience and flexibility, just in case there are last-minute changes to your program.

If Road Scholar Cancels or Interrupts a Program

Road Scholar reserves the right to cancel programs prior to departure, terminate a program early, and to take action as needed on an individual or group basis when, in Road Scholar’s opinion, the health, safety or well-being of participants requires such action. Additionally, due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances, Road Scholar must occasionally cancel or change the dates of a program. When that occurs we will notify you as far in advance as possible and will assist you in transferring your enrollment to another program or refunding your full Road Scholar program payment. If you have made transportation arrangements, such as an airline ticket purchase, Road Scholar will give you a credit good for future travel with Road Scholar to help cover the cost of transferring your travel arrangements for use on a replacement program. The maximum value of the credit will be $300 and documentation of your paid fees is required before issuance of the credit.

Accuracy of Information

While every effort is made to provide accurate information on our website and in our catalogs, Road Scholar is not responsible for typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to program descriptions, pricing, and availability. Road Scholar reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may appear in our publications, and to change or update information at any time without prior notice. If you discover an error on our website or catalog, please let us know.

Program Pricing

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities at a remarkable value. We do everything in our power to ensure that the published program price is the price you pay. On occasion, costs we can’t anticipate and that are beyond our control arise and may be passed along to you. If this occurs, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Terms and Conditions

Program Selection
We want every participant to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding program experience. The travel and activities of Road Scholar programs require participants to be in good general health and capable of performing all program activities as described by the program description and its corresponding Activity Level. As a group travel experience, participants must be capable of caring for themselves during the program and agree not to impede the progress of the program or interfere with the enjoyment of other participants. Participants are required to disclose known medical and physical conditions that may interfere with their safety and well being or the safety and well being of others during this program. Road Scholar may limit or terminate the participation in the program at the participant’s expense and without refund any participants who fail to disclose all medical information or do not honestly assess their physical capabilities in advance. With this information in mind, carefully consider the travel and program demands as described on the Road Scholar website, and consult with your physician about your travel plans. If after enrolling you have second thoughts about the program you chose, please call us and we will be happy to assist you in finding a program better suited to your abilities.

Responsibility

Road Scholar’s responsibility is limited. Road Scholar organizes, promotes, and sells educational programs consisting of certain travel services, including land, air, and water transportation, excursions, and cruise/barge/hotel accommodations that Road Scholar purchases or reserves from various suppliers (collectively, “Suppliers”). Road Scholar neither owns nor operates any of these Suppliers; they are independent contractors and are not Road Scholar’s agents. Therefore, Road Scholar is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any Supplier or any other third party. You agree that you will look to such Suppliers, and not to Road Scholar or its agents, for any accident, injury, property damage, or personal loss you may suffer. Without limitation, Road Scholar is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay, or inconvenience in connection with the provision of, or failure to provide, any goods or services occasioned by or resulting from — but not limited to — acts of God or force majeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation, or the failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time, or for any other cause beyond the direct control of Road Scholar.

Safety & Risks

Certain risks — from natural disasters to accidents, outbreaks of illness, crime, insect-borne and other infectious diseases, environmental risks to health, terrorism and other unforeseen events — are inherent in travel. While such occurrences are beyond our control, we make substantial efforts to be prepared for such possibilities. Participants are encouraged to review the safety and travel information provided by the U.S. Department of State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to learn about current security issues, travel advisories and warnings, recent embassy notices, country-specific health information, health risks you may encounter while traveling, precautions for the prevention of illness, disease and general health issues during your program and other helpful destination-specific information. By enrolling in a program, you agree to assume responsibility for your own health, safety, and welfare, and acknowledge that Road Scholar cannot guarantee your safety or health at any time.

Admission & Participation Policy

The granting or denial of admission to a program is within the sole discretion of Road Scholar. Road Scholar reserves the right to revoke admission or terminate or limit participation at any time if Road Scholar reasonably determines a participant’s condition, behavior or actions are inappropriate or disruptive, or adversely affect the participant’s health or safety, or the health, safety or enjoyment of other participants. Road Scholar reserves the right to take action as needed on an individual or group basis when, in Road Scholar’s sole opinion, the health, safety or well-being of participants requires such action.

Photography and Video

Road Scholar reserves the right to take photographs, videos or audio/visual recordings during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them, whether taken by a representative of Road Scholar or by other participants, for promotional purposes. By enrolling in a Road Scholar program, participants agree to allow their images or recordings to be used for such purposes. Participants who prefer that their images or recordings not be used are asked to identify themselves to program staff and the photographer at the commencement of their program. For Road Scholar online programs, all audio or video recordings, content and materials are the property of Road Scholar. Participants are prohibited from taking screen captures, or making, copying or distributing all or part of any audio or video recordings of online programs.

Online Program Terms

If you enroll in one of Road Scholar’s online programs, you are responsible for the integrity of the device on which you will attend this online program, as well as your own high-speed internet connection. Road Scholar is not responsible for outages or interruptions in internet service. Road Scholar cannot and will not provide recordings, content or materials, or provide reimbursement of any kind, for missed portion(s) of your online program, regardless of the reason.

Seller of Travel Information

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Modifications to Terms and Conditions

Road Scholar reserves the right at any time to update, change, modify, or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting the changes, modifications or revisions to the Terms and Conditions. Accordingly, participants should review Road Scholar’s Terms and Conditions regularly prior to travel in order to ensure they are aware of any changes.

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20 meals

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Arrive Seville, Orientation, Welcome Dinner

Seville

Living & Learning in Seville

Seville

Introduction to Seville, El Barrio Santa Cruz

Seville

Spanish Language Class: Assessment & Introduction

Seville

Spanish Language Class

Seville

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Spanish Language Class

Seville

Cultural Learning: The Architecture of Seville

Seville

Free Weekend

Seville

Free Weekend

Seville

Spanish Language Class, Group Get-Together

Seville

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Spanish Language Class, Italica

Seville

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Cultural Learning: Spanish & Andalusian Cuisine, Free Time

Seville

Free Time

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Spanish Language Class, Group Get-Together

Seville

Spanish Language Class, Group Meet-up

Seville

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

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Spanish Language Class, Free Time

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At a Glance

Located in the sunny south of Spain, Sevilla is a 2,200-year-old city that was made wealthy by the New World — hulking Spanish galleons would sail here to have their treasures from the Americas counted and taxed. Have your own enriching experience of Seville — Sevilla in Spanish — on this immersive six-week adventure. Stay in an apartment, learn to “hablar español” in daily language classes and get to know the city and its proud Andalusian culture intimately. Throughout your stay, you’ll be supported by a Road Scholar Group Leader who’s on call to help.

Activity Level

Let's Go!

Get around the city on foot and via public transit daily; you’re likely to walk at least a mile or two per day. On field trips, walking up to two miles with some uneven terrain and stairs. Activity level is based on included program elements.

Small Group

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

Live like a Sevillano, moving into an apartment and savoring the Andalusian capital’s history, flamenco music and sunny climate.
Improve your Spanish during classes at a renowned language school whether you’re a beginner or speak “un poquito de español."
Join your Group Leader and fellow participants for field trips and excursions to Granada and Madrid.

General Notes

Our “Living and Learning” programs give you the experience of living in a foreign country independently. Included: an apartment; a local, full-time Group Leader to support you; a few meals; four language classes per week; a weekly expert-led field trip; a weekly cafe social; weekend excursions to Granada and Madrid, including hotel; a city handbook and public transit pass. Due to the special nature of this program, we regret that we are unable to match solo participants with roommates.

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Silvia de Bartolo

Silvia de Bartolo is a graduate of Sapienza University in Rome. She has spent the past ten years living and traveling all over the world. Educational travel is her true passion, and has led her to work in many different roles, from educational group leader to travel organizer. Silvia is fluent in Spanish, Italian, and English. Her other interests include studying and learning about other cultures, gastronomy, and literature.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Suggested Reading List (21 books)

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You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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Driving over Lemons, An Optimist in Andalucia

by Chris Stewart

Stewart's memoir about moving with his wife to a farm in Alpujarras is charming and insightful. Unlike many expatriates, Stewart manages to ground himself far enough into the community to make lasting friends -- as well as a home for his young daughter.

The Alhambra

by Robert Irwin

Irwin's brief, indispensable guide introduces the stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex, revealing its mysteries, myths and significance with wit and insight.

Eyewitness Guide Seville and Andalusia

by Eyewitness Guides

This wonderfully organized and visually rich guide features excellent maps and essays on the culture, history and geography of the region. With a pullout city map of Seville.

Spain, The Root and the Flower

by John A. Crow

Take this book with you to Spain: it's an absorbing, well-written account of Spanish cultural history from prehistory to the Romans, Jews, Moors, Golden Age and on to Franco and his legacy in modern Spain.

The Ornament of the World, How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain

by Maria Rosa Menocal, Harold Bloom (Introduction)

A lively, illuminating portrait of the Andalucian Kingdom, its cultural achievements and religious tolerance from the eighth century to 1492.

Spain, A Traveler's Literary Companion

by Peter R. Bush (Editor)

This collection of 30 stories from a who’s who of contemporary Spanish literature, including writers from Galicia, Leon, the Basque Country, Madrid and Barcelona.

Only in Spain, A Foot-Stomping, Firecracker of a Memoir About Food, Flamenco and Falling in Love

by Nellie Bennett

In this exuberant memoir, an enthusiastic young Australian discovers a passion for Spanish culture (especially flamenco) as she explores Seville and Madrid.

Ghosts of Spain

by Giles Tremlett

Tremlett captures the Spanish character, history and modern politics in this masterful portrait, interweaving the story of his love for the country (where he has lived for 20 years) with interviews, anecdotes and observation.

Goya, Painter of Terrible Splendor

by Jeanine Baticle

A pocket-size encyclopedia, this slim book is an illustrated overview of the life and times of Goya. It's an illuminating portrait of 18th-century Madrid.

Dancing in the Fountain, How to Enjoy Living Abroad

by Karen McCann

Filled with wacky and fun anecdotes from her move from Cleveland, Ohio to Seville, Spain, Karen McCann's narrative guide makes living abroad seem well within reach.

The Seville Communion

by Arturo Perez-Reverte

In this third Perez-Reverte thriller, Vatican security officer Father Lorenzo Quartz -- a disciplined dandy -- investigates a disturbing plea sent by a computer hacker to the pope through the church's security system. The message leads him to Seville.

Culture Smart! Spain

by Marian Meaney

This concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture provides a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice.

The New Spaniards

by John Hooper

This survey of the cultural, political and economic changes in Spain since the death of Franco offers an authoritative and compelling look the everyday life of Spaniards.

Seville Map

by Streetwise Maps

A laminated, folded walking map of Seville. Two Sides. 8.5x27 inches.

Adventures in Spain

by Catherine Petit

From Madrid north to Santiago and south to Granada, join Catherine Petit as she shares her journeys through the countryside, hills, mountains and quaint cities and towns of the breathtaking country of Spain. Catherine serves as your personal guide through cathedrals, museums, parks, gardens, and architectural delights as she treks her way through the enchanting landscape. The photographs will bring the experience of Spain right to your door. The friends she made, the people she met, and the cultural extravagance she witnessed will ensure you make Spain your next destination.

Essential Spanish

by Living Language

A simple, multi-media course which includes a book of 10 lessons, three CDs and access to Living Language’s online Language Lab.

A Late Dinner, Discovering the Food of Spain

by Paul Richardson

A resident of Spain for the last 15 years, Richardson searches out the diversity and delight of Spain and its food in this engaging account of travels in search of a meal.

Pocket Rough Guide Madrid

by Simon Baskett

By the savvy editors at Rough Guide, these just-right guides are bundled with a pullout map.

Lonely Planet Spanish Phrasebook

by Izaskun Arretxe

This handy pocket phrasebook includes pronunciation, basic grammar and essential vocabulary.

Culinaria Spain

by Marion Trutter (Editor)

Organized by region, this profusely illustrated guide to virtually all aspects of Spanish cuisine is full of recipes, tips and cultural information.

The Tomb in Seville

by Norman Lewis

A harrowing, yet heartwarming travelogue by the journalist-author. Commissioned by his father-in-law to find a family tomb in the Seville cathedral, Norman Lewis journeys into Spain, unawares that a civil war will soon begin.

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Arrive Seville, Orientation, Welcome Dinner

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Apartment check-in begins at 2 p.m. Please note that the apartment complex will hold a 100€ deposit on your credit card which will be returned upon check-out provided there is no damage to the apartment.

Afternoon: Orientation. 5:30 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone at the apartment building, then lead us to the language center to lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Seville is a small city with many pedestrian-only, cobblestone streets. Walking is the best means of getting around and participants should bring comfortable walking shoes for 3 – 4 miles of walking each day. Public transport (metro, tram and public bus) services are also available, and you will be given a Travel Pass for each week of your stay, allowing you up to 10 journeys around the city per week. Note that lunches and dinners in Spain take place much later than in North America. The Group Leader and school staff on the program will be available Monday to Friday assist with all aspects of our six-week stay in Seville. The Group Leader does not stay with the group in the apartment accommodation; however, an emergency telephone number is provided. Classes generally take place daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with one half-hour coffee break late morning. 1/2 mile walk to language school. All Cultural Learning lectures are presented in English. Homework is also assigned either on a daily or weekly basis. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Dinner: We will get to know our fellow participants and Group Leader at the welcome dinner at a local restaurant with a meal including water and complimentary glass of wine; other drinks available for purchase.

Evening: At leisure.

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Living & Learning in Seville

Seville

B,L,D

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking up to 3 miles during included activities. Many cobblestones, uneven surfaces, and pedestrian-only areas in the city center.

Breakfast: At the school, we will have a simple continental buffet of bread, pastries, coffee, tea, and water.

Morning: We will join our Group Leader for an introduction to the program, Spain, and the city of Seville. We’ll hear a presentation on local customs and culture, learn how to navigate the public transport system, and how to organize and make the most of our time, and review details of the program as well as what to expect in our language course.

Lunch: At a local restaurant, we will have a meal of tapas with mineral water and wine; other beverages available for purchase.

Afternoon: With the assistance of our Group Leader, we will become acquainted with the best local stores, markets, and banks, discovering the area around our accommodations for the next six weeks. Centrally located in the heart of Seville, we are within convenient walking distance of local shops, department stores, cafes and restaurants, as well as our language school.

Dinner: At a local restaurant, we’ll have a plated meal with water and glass of wine.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Introduction to Seville, El Barrio Santa Cruz

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking up to 3 miles over cobblestones, uneven surfaces, steps without handrails.

Breakfast: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.

Morning: Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.

Lunch: We will enjoy lunch together as a group, with a glass of wine and water included.

Afternoon: With a local expert, we will enjoy a walking visit of El Barrio Santa Cruz, the vibrant former Jewish quarter, and its wealth of historical sites, including entrance to the Cathedral. Built on the site of a mosque, it is the third-largest church, and the largest Gothic building, in Europe. It also boasts the largest altarpiece in the world and the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

Dinner: On your own to explore local cuisine.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class: Assessment & Introduction

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking 1/2 mile to school. Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice. Please note that Spanish-style teaching is very grammatically focused in addition to being conversational. On the first day of class, you will take a Spanish language placement exam and brief oral interview.

Breakfast: At the school, we will have a simple continental buffet of bread, pastries, coffee, tea, and water.

Morning: We will meet at our language school for placement and introduction to the course. On this first day, we will take a placement exam and have a brief oral interview with our professors. Class lists will be published the next class day.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: We will meet with our Group Leader and fellow students to look at planning our time with a drink and snack.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will formally begin our language learning experience in our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Late afternoon we meet with our local exchange partners at the school and enjoy some tapas together.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free afternoon.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free Afternoon

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Cultural Learning: The Architecture of Seville

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking up to 3 miles, cobble stones, pedestrian only areas, steps without handrails.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will enjoy a cultural class on the architecture of Seville, home to the Ibero-America Exposition of 1929, the Universal Exposition of Sevilla in 1992, and three UNESCO World Heritage sites. The city offers an eclectic mix of Roman ruins, Moorish minarets, Baroque palaces, Renaissance churches and Modernist structures shaped by over 1,300 years of history. Throughout the city, opulent buildings tell the story of the invaders, successors, conquerors and innovators who changed the fabric of Seville. With a local expert, we will enjoy an architectural visit of the city, seeing the Plaza de España, the Maestranza bullring, the ultramodern Espacio Metropol Parasols (locally known as Las Setas, or the Mushrooms), and many of the city's landmark buildings.

Lunch: At a local restaurant, we will enjoy a group lunch with water and a glass of wine. Other beverages available for purchase.

Afternoon: Free Afternoon

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Free Weekend

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: Free time to explore your own interests. Saturday morning is an excellent time for local market visits.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time continues.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Free Weekend

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: Free time. Take part in a sporting activity or join one of the many religious services available in the city.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time continues.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Group Get-Together

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: We will enjoy a late breakfast with staff at the school.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: We will meet with our Group Leader and your fellow students for a drink to plan the weekend. This weekend, what would you like to explore? For those looking to leave the city, we recommend Córdoba, Jerez, or Cádiz for day visits.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Italica

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach, driving 10 miles. Walking 2 – 3 miles during the day. Uneven surfaces, cobblestones and steps without railings.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will set out with an expert for a cultural visit to Italica, the remains of a Roman settlement dating from 206 BCE. It was built not far from the larger town of Seville, then known as Hispalis, for the veterans of the Second Punic Wars against Carthage. Its name is a reference to the veterans’ Italic heritage. The town hosts an extensive aqueduct and cistern system as well as a major amphitheater—the third largest in the Empire at the time. Later, on returning to Seville we will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free Afternoon

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Cultural Learning: Spanish & Andalusian Cuisine, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking 2 – 3 miles in Seville, cobblestones, uneven surfaces. Additional standing at the market and during the cooking class.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: In this cultural class, we will discuss the many historical and cultural influences of Andalusian cuisine, the social and cultural significance of food throughout Spain, the renowned Mediterranean diet, and the threat to the traditional, healthy lifestyle facing Spaniards today. Later, as a group, we will walk to the traditional Triana Market where we will learn about local produce, before joining a cooking class.

Lunch: We will enjoy the results of our work, along with a complimentary glass of wine.

Afternoon: Free time to explore your own interests.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: Free time

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: Free time.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Group Get-Together

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: We will meet with our Group Leader and fellow students for a drink and to look at our plans for the week.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Group Meet-up

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: We will meet as a group to discuss plans for the week ahead

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free Time

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Cultural Friday: The Moors in Andalusia

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach, driving up to 4 miles around the city. Walking 2 – 3 miles on cobblestones, uneven surfaces, steps with handrails.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will enjoy a cultural class on the Moors and Andalucía. The Moors ruled parts of Andalucía from the early 8th until the late 15th centuries—800 years of history. Their legacy is considerable, with two of the region’s most important monuments—the Alcazar of Seville and Granada's Alhambra—dating from this period. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Moors left an outstanding cultural legacy behind them in Al-Andalús, or "Andalucía" as it is today.

Lunch: At a local restaurant, we will have a group lunch. Glass of wine and water included; other beverages available to purchase.

Afternoon: We will set out for an expert-led cultural visit of the Alcazar on foot, a royal palace built in the 14th century, in the last stages of the Reconquista of the Iberian peninsula, on the remains of a Moorish fort dating from the 10th century. It was built for the Christian king Peter of Castile and is one of the most prominent examples of Moorish-influenced architecture in Iberia.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Cultural Learning: Granada & the Alhambra, Free Time

Granada

NH Collection Granada Victoria

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach, driving 160 miles one way, about 3 hours. Walking up to 3 miles, approximately 3 hours with breaks; many cobblestones, steep slopes, uneven terrain, several flights of stairs without handrails at the Alhambra Palace and in Granada. IMPORTANT: Alhambra tickets are subject to strict regional government quotas and visits may be rescheduled or substituted if necessary. The weather is usually cooler than in Seville; please take comfortable shoes and layered clothing.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will depart early by motorcoach for the 3-hour journey to the city of Granada. Upon arrival, we will enjoy an expert-led visit of the spectacular Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, led by a local English-speaking expert. The Alhambra was first built as a smaller fort around 889 CE before being expanded into a palace in the 11th century by the sultan of Granada. After the Reconquista, the palace fell into disuse for several centuries, to be restored once again in the 19th century. There are royal apartments, forts, gardens, pavilions, and sumptuous gardens, which offered protection from the summer heat.

Lunch: At a local restaurant, we will enjoy a light lunch with complimentary glass of wine and mineral water; other beverages available for purchase.

Afternoon: After checking in at the hotel, we will enjoy some free time to explore Granada, home to iconic sites such as the city's Gothic cathedral and the Royal Chapel, resting place of the “Catholic King and Queen” Isabel and Ferdinand.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Granada's Albayzin, Return to Seville

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking 2 – 3 miles, many steps, slopes, cobblestones and uneven surfaces.

Breakfast: At the hotel, we will enjoy a buffet, with selection of bread, pastries, cold cuts, fruit, cereal, yogurt, tea, coffee, juice, and water.

Morning: We will join our Group Leader for an exploration of the Albayzin, Granada's old Muslim enclave. Along with the Alhambra, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Sites include the Great Mosque of Granada, built in 2003 and the first built in the city since the Reconquista, and portions of the former city wall, known as Ziri, dating from the 8th century. The quarter, with its narrow streets, tile roofs, and views of the Alhambra, retains its Nasrid dynasty-era character.

Lunch: On your own to explore local cuisine.

Afternoon: After some free time to enjoy the city, we will depart by motorcoach for Seville in the late afternoon.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Group Get-Together

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: We will meet with our Group Leader and fellow students for a drink and to look at our weekend plans. This weekend, what would you like to explore?

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time to explore your own interests.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Meet with locals

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: This afternoon, meet with locals to practice your Spanish, discuss life in Sevilla and enjoy a typical "merienda" together

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class Free time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles to family homes.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own,

Afternoon: At leisure

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Cultural Learning: Seville's Golden Age, Museo Bellas Artes

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking approximately 3 miles during included activities, additional standing at sites, cobblestones, uneven surfaces, pedestrian-only areas.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will enjoy a cultural class on Seville's Golden Age of the 16th century, following the completion of the Reconquista and the beginning of European colonization of the Americas. It was from Seville’s ports that ships set sail for the “new world” and its promise of riches. With this influx of commerce and people, the town grew into Spain’s largest city, aided by new taxes on trade and the expansion of existing universities and colleges. As a result, architecture, painting, and many other arts and trades flourished in this period until the 17th century, when the city declined due to economic crisis, the religious wars in Europe, and the plague of 1649, among other factors.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: We will regroup to set out and enjoy a visit to the Museo Bellas Artes, founded in 1839 in a former convent built in 1594. The museum hosts works by mostly Spanish artists from the Middle Ages to today, including Golden Age paintings from artists of the 17th century.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Free Weekend - National Holiday in Spain

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: Free time to explore your own interests.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time continues.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Free Weekend

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: Free time to explore your interests.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time continues.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Group Get-Together

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will continue our group language class. By now, we should be feeling much more confident with our Spanish skills. For further practice and keeping up to date with local and current affairs, we suggest reading El Mundo or El Pais newspapers (online or in print).

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: We will meet with our Group Leader and fellow students for a drink as we look ahead at events for the coming week. On Friday, we will depart for Madrid for the weekend. Take this opportunity to confirm the schedule and to ask any questions.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Language Class, Spanish Artists

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Full day in class.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: At a local restaurant, we’ll have a family-style lunch with water and a glass of wine. Other beverages available for purchase.

Afternoon: We’ll enjoy a cultural class on the great Spanish masters, where we will learn about artists from the 17th and 18th centuries and the masterpieces of Velazquez and Goya all the way up to Picasso and Dalí's modernism of the 20th century.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure to pack and prepare for tomorrow’s departure to Madrid.

DAY

Depart for Madrid

Madrid

Meliá Madrid Serrano

Activity note: High-speed train from Seville to Madrid about 335 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking 2 – 3 miles today, cobblestones and uneven surfaces. Large, busy train stations, escalators to reach the train platforms. Participants will have to handle their own luggage on and off the train.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will depart by motorcoach to the train station for the journey to Madrid.

Lunch: On your own on the train.

Afternoon: We will continue transfer to Madrid by high-speed AVE (Alta Velocidad Española) train. Spain's high-speed rail network is the most extensive in Europe. Upon arrival, we will check in at the hotel and enjoy an orientation walk around the area with our Group Leader.

Dinner: At a local restaurant close to the hotel, we will enjoy a group meal with mineral water and a glass of wine; other beverages available for purchase.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Cultural Learning: Madrid, El Prado Museum

Madrid

B,L

Meliá Madrid Serrano

Activity note: Walking 2 – 3 miles today, cobblestones and uneven surfaces, additional standing at El Prado.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Morning: With a local expert, we will see some of the most important highlights of historical Madrid via motorcoach. Calle Mayor dates back to 1580, though the oldest remaining buildings are from the late 1700s. La Gran Via is a bustling thoroughfare marked by many grand “edificios” that make it a showcase of early 20th century architecture. The Plaza de Cibeles, perhaps the most beautiful of Madrid’s grand squares, is named for the Roman goddess of nature. Plaza de Colón honors Christopher Columbus. The emblematic Puerta de Alcalá, once the ceremonial gateway to the city, now stands in the Plaza de la Independencia. La Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) is the geographical center not only of Madrid, but all of Spain from which all road distances are measured—the Kilometre Zero. The Plaza Mayor is a majestic, arcaded square that was once a venue holding up to 50,000 observers and participants in events from festivals to royal coronations and even the occasional auto-da-fé.

Lunch: At a local restaurant, we’ll enjoy lunch with mineral water and glass of wine; other beverages available for purchase.

Afternoon: We will continue our exploration of the Spanish capital with an expert-led visit to El Prado. Spain's foremost national museum features one of the world's finest collections of European art, from the 12th century to the early 19th century, including works by Velazquez, Goya (the artist most extensively represented in the collection), Titian, Rubens, and Bosch.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Madrid, Reina Sofia Museum, Return to Seville

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: High-speed train from Madrid to Seville about 335 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking 2 – 3 miles today, cobbles stones and uneven surfaces. Additional standing at the museum. Large, busy train stations, escalators to reach the train platforms. Participants will have to handle their own luggage on and off the train.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Morning: We will join a local English-speaking expert for a visit to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. The Reina Sofía opened its doors in 1990 as a modern, contemporary Spanish museum on an international scale. Its collection of more than 20,000 works includes masterpieces by Dalí, Miro, Picasso, and many others. Its most famous piece is Picasso’s “Guernica,” based on the bombing of that Basque town during the Spanish Civil War, but with broader symbolism as a plea against the barbarity and terror of all war.

Lunch: On your own. Your Group Leader will provide information and assistance.

Afternoon: We will depart for Seville by AVE train.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Group Get-Together

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will begin our final week of language learning as we attend our group class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: We will meet with our local Group Leader and fellow students for a drink, and plan for the coming week. As a group, we discuss the final days of the program and what we have learned over the past six weeks.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: On your own.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Language Class, Contemporary Spain Lecture

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Walking approximately 2 miles during included activities, uneven surfaces, cobblestones. Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Morning: We will attend our group language class.

Lunch: At a local restaurant, we will have a plated meal, with mineral water and glass of wine.

Afternoon: Late afternoon we will enjoy a cultural class on contemporary Spain, learning about the changes to Spanish society since the death of Franco and the advent of democracy in 1975. We’ll discuss family structure, schooling, social care, the current economic and political situation, and what lies in store for the future.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Spanish Language Class, Certificate Ceremony, Free Time

Seville

Tempa Museo Apartments

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: On your own.

Morning: We will enjoy our final group language class and program wrap-up before being presented with a Spanish language certificate to mark our achievements over the course of the past six weeks.

Lunch: We will join our Group Leader, school representative, and fellow participants for a plated farewell lunch at a local restaurant. All beverages are included.

Afternoon: Free time to pack and prepare for tomorrow’s departure.

Dinner: On your own.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY

Program Concludes.

In Flight

Activity note: Apartment check-out by 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast: On our own. This concludes our program.

Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!