Explore & Connect: Trip to Spain

Explore the religion and culture of Spain with Mike Fales ’75, director of service learning and campus ministries and associate professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, from April 28 through May 8, 2025. The emphasis will be on the story of the Moors, Muslims of African descent, who ruled large parts of modern-day Spain and Portugal between 711 C.E and 1492 C.E. Students from UOlivet will also join us on this trip!

• The trip will begin in Barcelona, where we will visit the Benedictine Monastery in Montserrat, the Sagrada Familia, the Park Guel, the Picasso Museum, and the Gothic Quarter.
• Our trip then moves to Granada, where we will visit the Alhambra, the Generalife Palace and Gardens and enjoy a dinner that includes a Flamenco show.
• Next, we move on to Seville where we will visit the former residence of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, El Real Alcazar de Sevilla, as well as the Seville Cathedral.
• Our next stop will be the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, which will be followed by a visit to Toledo, where we will visit the Cathedral and Treasury.
• Our tour will conclude in Madrid with visits to the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum.
• Most transportation in Spain will be by private motorcoach.
• A buffet breakfast is included each day, as well as six other group meals.

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Cost

• $4,475 (1 traveler)
• $7,050 (2 travelers)
• Airfare not included
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