South Alabama in Spain Daily Itinerary
See below for your tentative program itinerary. Please note that dates and events are subject to change.
Day 1: Sunday – May 8, 2016
Morning: Arrival in Madrid, airport pick-up, transfer to hotel in Toledo
Afternoon: CISabroad Logistics and Health & Safety Orientation
Evening: Welcome dinner
Transportation: Airport to accommodations (one group transfer via private coach), walking
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Monday – May 9, 2016
Breakfast at hotel
10:00 AM- 1:00 PM: Guided walking tour of Toledo historic city center with an English speaking guide
*Includes admission to the Cathedral of Toledo, Synagogue and Monastery
Afternoon/Evening: Self-guided visit to sites included on Toledo Tourist Bracelet
Transportation: Walking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Tuesday – May 10, 2016
Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Bus to Escorial and Guided visit of the Monastery of El Escorial (English speaking guide)
Midday: Bus to Segovia and lunch on own
Afternoon: Guided visit of Segovia and Visit the Alcazar de Segovia (English speaking guide)
Late Afternoon: Return to Toledo
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Private coach bus and walking
Day 4: Wednesday – May 11, 2016
Breakfast at hotel
Day: Free time to work
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: None
Day 5: Thursday – May 12, 2016
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, checkout of Hotel Carlos V, and depart for the south of Spain
Afternoon: Arrive in Cordoba for a guided visit to Mezquita de Córdoba
Late Afternoon: Arrive in Granada and check into Hotel Dauro 2
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to all visits (private coach)
Day 6: Friday – May 13, 2016
Morning: Guided visit of the Alhambra (Palace and Generalife) with English Speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Walking
Day 7: Saturday – May 14, 2016
Day: Depart Granada for Toledo. Upon arrival, enjoy free time in Toledo
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Granada to Toledo (private coach)
Day 8: Sunday – May 15, 2016
Day: Free day to work
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: None
Day 9: Monday – May 16, 2016
Morning: Depart Toledo for Madrid by train, then visit the Museo del Prado
Afternoon: Guided tour of the Royal Palace
Evening: Return to Toledo by train
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Toledo to Madrid (round trip, regional train); Museo del Prado to Royal Palace (walking)
Day 10: Tuesday – May 17, 2016
Day: Free day to work
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: None
Day 11: Wednesday – May 18, 2016
Day: Free day to work
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: None
Day 12: Thursday – May 19, 2016
Morning: Board the train for Madrid, then visit the Museo Reina Sofia
Afternoon: Visit the Museo Thyssen, then return to Toledo for the evening
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Toledo to/from Madrid (round trip, regional train); around Madrid (walking)
Day 13: Friday – May 20, 2016
Day: Free day to explore Toledo before the program concludes, with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad Onsite Program Coordinator
Evening: Farewell dinner
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Walking
Day 14: Saturday – May 21, 2016
Day: Check out of accommodations and transfer to the airport in Madrid for flights home
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodation to airport (one group transfer via private coach)