What, Where, When? Travel Schedule!
Trip Start
May 23, 2008
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Trip End
Jul 03, 2008
Madrid,
Madrid,
Spain and Canary Islands
Thursday, May 22, 2008
May 23 Departure from U.S.
May 24 Arrive in Madrid. Hotel and rest. Visit the Plaza Mayor. Overnight in Madrid .
May 25 Museo Reina Sofia and El Escorial. Optional visit to El Prado in the evening. Overnight in Madrid
May 26 Travel to Toledo. Tour of Toledo. Overnight in Toledo.
May 27 Exploration of Toledo. Overnight in Toledo.
May 28 Travel to Granada and meet host families
May 29 Orientation at ISA office and tour of Granada
May 30 CSU classes meet four hours a day
May 31 & June 1 Free weekend
June 2-6 CSU classes meet four hours a day
June 7 & 8 Overnight excursion to Seville
June 9-11 CSU classes meet four hours a day
June 12-15 Optional excursion to Morocco
June 16-19 CSU classes meet four hours a day
June 20 Day excursion to Nerja
June 21 & 22 Free Weekend
June 23 & 24 Final exams
June 24 Travel to Madrid on overnight bus
June 25 Leave Madrid for Rome to meet up with Mom, Dad, and Rick
June 26 In Rome
June 27 - July 1st In Tuscany
July 1 Leave from Pisa to London
July 3 Leave London for US
July 3 Return home!!! [London is a day behind]
Madrid
- The excursion to the capital city will include visits to the Museo
del Prado, which houses works of Spanish and European painters from the
12th through the 18th centuries; the Reina Sofia musem; and the Puerta
Del Sol and the Plaza Mayor both of which capture the spirit of old
Madrid.
Toledo
- Declared a national landmark Toledo is the city that inspired El
Greco in the 16th century. Since then it has remained largely unchanged
in its blending of Arabic, Jewish, and Christian influences. Toledo is
also famous for its outstanding Cathedral which houses many of El
Greco's paintings along with a variety of other art treasures. Toledo
was the first capital of Spain.
El Escorial - The small town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is located
approximately 30 miles northwest of Madrid. The principal attraction of
this city is the 16th century complex built by King Felipe II. The
result is more than a royal palace; it is a massive monument containing
not only the King's residence but also an ornamented church, a world
renowned library, a monastery, and a royal mausoleum and the final
resting place for most of Spain's royalty.
Seville-
This wonderful Spanish city rich with history is known as the "City of
Reflections." Seville rests along the banks of the Guadalquivir River.
Sights include Europe's largest gothic cathedral, which houses the
remains of Christopher Columbus, and the Alcázar, a beautiful 14th
century Mudejar palace. This is a two day, one night
excursion.
Nerja
is undoubtedly the best-situated and most picture-perfect of Malaga's
many beaches, where visitors can find great seafood, mild weather, and
a series of prehistoric caves of great archaeological significance.
Comments
Wow- Fun stuff
This looks great Sarah--
Keep us posted about all of your adventures!
Love,
Mom and Dad