*Note – this trip is not affiliated with Moscow Middle School or the Moscow School District. It is an independent student/parent educational opportunity. From Hola to Bonjour France and Spain Adventure Summer 2014 Summer 2014 Madrid, Spain Barcelona, SpainCarcassonne, France Paris, France Toledo, Spain Salamanca, Spain
Importance of travel? Learn and understand first-hand about people and societies around the world Personal growth through exploration Develop a new appreciation for different cultures and ways of life Create life-long friendships and peer connections
Our Trip Itinerary Day 2 – Arrive in Madrid Walking Tour of Madrid Flamenco Evening Day 1 – Fly overnight to Madrid
Day 3 – Madrid and Toledo Panoramic city tour Palacio Real (Royal Palace) Travel to nearby Toledo Visit St.Maries Synagogue Church of Santo Tome’ View the El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz Conde de Orgaz View a local damascene workshop workshop
Day 4 –Guided tour of Salamanca Casa de las Conchas Salamanca’s “Old” and “New” Cathedrals University of Salamanca Plus enjoy some free time in Madrid to shop, go to museums, or just take in the city.
Day 5 – Take the AVE train to Barcelona and take a walking tour of the town. Tour Las Ramblas and see Columbus’s statue See the Gran Teatro de Liceu & the Cafe de l’Opera.
Day 6 Day 6 Guided site seeing of Barcelona La Sagrada Familia Stroll the Barrio Gotico The Fantasy land of Parque Guell View the city from Montjuic Hill Transfer to Carcassone, France for an overnight stay in a medieval town
Day 7 – Guided Tour of Carcassonne and Night Train to Paris!
Day 8 – Arrive in Paris Tour the Louvre Tour the Champs- Elysee Take a night Cruise on the Seine River
Day 9 – Paris Guided tour of Versailles Visit Notre Dame Ascend the Eiffel Tower Day 10 Heading home