Itinerary
Housing
Meals
Transport
Day 1
Depart USA
- Depart USA
Day 2
Arrive in Spain
- Arrive in Valencia, Spain
- Airport pick -up
- Check in to housing
- Welcome & On-Site Orientation Session
- Guided walking tour of the city centre
- Group welcome dinner and Flamenco Traditional Show
Day 3
Valencia
- Visit to a local market
- Paella making lesson and dining experience – learn how to make this world famous dish which originated right here in Valencia
- Visit to the Rice Museum – located in a rice mill which was built in the early 20th century
Day 4
Valencia
- Visit the Mercado Central – one of the largest fresh produce markets in Europe
- Visit La Lonja de la Seda – one of the most famous gothic monuments in Europe, this building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996
Day 5
Barcelona or Madrid
- Full Day Trip to either Barcelona or Madrid
- Includes return trip by train, guided walking tour of the city centre and entrance to Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) or Museo del Prado (Madrid)
Day 6
Valencia
- Guest lecture from a representative of the Valencia Hospitality Business Federation
- Visit to the City of Arts and Science + Oceanographic – the largest aquarium in Europe is situated in this cultural and architectural complex
Day 7
Valencia
- Guest lecture and visit at the Mediterraneo Culinary Center
- Visit the Fallas Museum
Day 8
Valencia
- The Huerta Experience – learn how Valencia became a leader in organic farming, tour the orchards and end the experience with a truly local meal called the Almuerzo Valenciano
Day 9
Valencia
- Free Day
Day 10
Valencia
- Visit Albufera Natural Park including a boat tour on Spain’s largest lagoon
- Farewell meal in El Palmar village
Day 11
Return to USA
- Check out of housing
- Private transfer to airport for return flight to USA
- Housing for this program is available in hotels or hostels
- Breakfast is included
- Some group lunches and dinners are included
- Students will walk for many of the program activities so comfortable shoes are a must!
- Private coach transfers will be arranged for certain excursions
- Public transport will be taken for certain excursions
