In Córdoba, tour the Mezquita, an impressive 10th-century mosque, famous for its red and white candy-cane style arches, that curiously houses a 16th-century Renaissance cathedral. Explore the historic Jewish quarter, which has been well preserved for centuries. Visit one of only three original... Read More

Visit the crown jewel of the city, the Alhambra, a 13th-century Moorish fortress comprised of patios, gardens, palaces, and fountains. Walk around the Albayzín, a historic Moorish neighborhood with whitewashed houses and winding alleys. Experience the rattle of castanets and the strum of... Read More

The city of Jerez is world-famous for its sherry wine, made from grapes grown in the area's chalky soil. Students will visit one of its "bodegas" or wineries to see the sherry wine production process and to taste different types of sherry wines. Possibly the oldest city in Europe, Cádiz was... Read More

Explore this capital city with a history of more than 20 centuries. Climb to the top of the medieval Castelo de São Jorge (St. George's Castle) for a breathtaking view of the coastal city, while also enjoying a bird's-eye view from atop the Santa Justa Lift. Visit the 16th-century Tower of... Read More

In Madrid, visit the ornate 18th-century Royal Palace and the Prado Museum, which houses hundreds of masterpieces by Spanish artists such as Goya, El Greco, and Velázquez. Wander through the bustling Puerta del Sol and then take a relaxing stroll through Retiro Park. Read More

Enter Morocco on a ferry, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, to explore a land filled with Arabic, African, and European influences. Explore the medina (ancient walled city) of Fes, Morocco's largest open-air market, scattered among twisting alleys. Ride 4x4s through the desert to your campsite... Read More

Marvel at the panoramic views of El Tajo, the plunging gorge next to which the city is perched. Visit the oldest Plaza de Toros (bullring) in Spain, built in 1785. Wander the streets and enjoy the white-washed houses of this typical Andalusian pueblo blanco (white town). Read More

Continue to Toledo, the first capital of Spain, which has remained relatively unaltered since the end of the Middle Ages. Toledo is known as the "City of Three Cultures" for the legacy left by Jewish, Muslim, and Christian cultures. Read More