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Our fabulous Spanish odyssey will begin in the capital city of Madrid, where students will find themselves immersed in its history and culture. Then Pamplona for the famous “Running of the Bulls” before continuing to Bilbao and an in-depth visit to the Guggenheim Museum. Finally, we will take in the wonderfully funky city of Barcelona and learn to live like the Catalonians do!

Madrid
Our program will start in Madrid, an enthralling city whose empire dominated Europe and stretched from South America to the Philippines. We will explore the sites from our hotel, located in the heart of the city, steps away from the Prado Museum, where we will take in the masterpieces of Velazquez and Goya. Our evenings will be spent enjoying the flamenco dancing and café culture that defines Spain.

Pamplona
Departing Madrid, we will continue to Pamplona for the Running of the Bulls. This will be followed by two nights in Bilbao, home of the extraordinary Guggenheim Museum. We will then continue on to Barcelona.

Barcelona
Our home base for the program will be the capital of Catalonia — Barcelona, one of the most avant-garde cities on the Continent. We will be staying in a four-star hotel centrally located in the heart of the city. Fully air-conditioned and wired, it offers very comfortable accommodations and great food. We will be steps from the Barrio Gotica, where we will live and breathe the architecture of Antoni Gaudi and feel the pulse of La Ramblas. Morning classes will be followed by excursions in the city and to nearby beaches. Evenings will be spent on organized outings to concerts, tapas in the cafes, or simply taking in the famed El Paseo de Gracia. We will conclude our Spanish journey with a first-class banquet and awards ceremony on our final night!

COURSES
• Grade 11 English (ENG3U)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
• Level 2 Spanish (LWSBD)
• Level 3 Spanish (LWSCU)
• Level 4 Spanish (LWSDU)
• Grade 11 Photography (AWQ3M)
• Grade 12 Photography (AWQ4M)
• Grade 12 Classical Civilization (LVV4U)
• Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U)
• Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)



 

 

ITINERARY
Approximately 3 days in Madrid; 3 days in Pamplona and Bilbao; and 3 weeks in Barcelona.

DATES
June 30 to July 26, 2010

ACCOMMODATIONS
Students will stay in four-star air-conditioned hotels with double and triple rooms equipped with private bathroom facilities. Classrooms will also be air-conditioned. Breakfast and dinner will be provided in the hotels, and vegetarian meals are available upon request.
 

PROGRAM FEE
$6,295 CAD.
Taxes and registration are additional.
Program fees are GST and PST exempt.
 

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES
• Airfare and accommodation
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Travel Journal
• Maplewood, our online academic reporting system
• Use of computer labs and Internet as available
• Access to E-Library
• Pre-loaded USB flash drive
• Program handbook
• City tours of Barcelona and Madrid
• Visits to La Rambla
• Visits to the major art collections in Barcelona
and Madrid
• Excursions to Sitges Beach and many other
beaches
• Visit to Pamplona for the “Running of the Bulls”
• Visit to the Guggenheim Museum
• Afternoon and evening activities with the
Activities Coordinator
• Access to coordinated Duke of Edinburgh Activities
• Final banquet and awards night
   

 

 

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Wednesday June 30 Air France flight 351 Depart Toronto 7:10 pm Arrive Paris 8:35 am, July 1
Thursday July 1 Air France flight 1600 Depart Paris 12:35 pm Arrive Madrid 2:40 pm
Monday July 26 Air France flight 2149 Depart Barcelona 7:50 am Arrive Paris 9:45 am
Monday July 26 Air France flight 356 Depart Paris 1:30 pm Arrive Toronto 3:55 pm

Please note: Flight times are subject to change by the airline.

 


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