Renfrow's Lisbon, Seville, and Barcelona

505 Days until departure
March 10, 2028 - March 19, 2028
Trip ID: Renfrow-2693

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Day 1 Overnight Flight to Portugal (Lisbon)
Day 2 Olá Lisbon
Meet your LEAP-trained Tour Director
Lisbon city walk
Alfama quarter, Pombal Statue, Presidential Palace
Details: Lisbon city walk
This port city was once the entrance point for exotic wares from the far-flung corners of Asia, Africa and the Americas. Get lost in the Alfama, a maze of streets where houses are so close together, you can spread your arms and touch the buildings on both sides of the street! Stroll along the cobblestone pedestrian malls and Lisbon's main street, the Avenida da Liberdade.
Day 3 Lisbon
Lisbon guided sightseeing tour
Mirador de Santa Justa, Monument to the Discoveries, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos visit, Belém Tower
Fado evening
Details: Lisbon guided sightseeing tour
See the Castelo de São Jorge, a castle dating back to the Middle Ages, which sits formidably overlooking the city and its port. The Monument to the Navigators, dedicated to various important figures in Portugal’s history, depicts Henry the Navigator, and other explorers on top of a caravel, the standard Portuguese ship used for sailing expeditions. Take an elevator to the top of the monument for an impressive view of the city. Finally, travel to the vast Jerónimos Monastery, an awe-inspiring structure that is considered to be one of the most prominent monuments in Lisbon.
Details: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos visit
Tour the Jerónimos Monastery, a monastery ordered by Manuel the Fortunate to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. The monastery is one of Portugal’s finest examples of Manueline architecture that combines flamboyant Gothic and Moorish influences with elements of the nascent Renaissance. The church features tombs of many of the great figures in Portuguese history, including Vasco da Gama.
Details: Fado evening
Portugal's version of the Blues, Fado means "fate" or "destiny," and its songs generally tell the tale of lost love or glory. Head to a Fado house in the Bairro Alto and see the singers swathed in black, accompanied by 12-stringed guitars, crooning their hearts out.
Day 4 Lisbon
Sintra, Cape Roca & Cascais guided excursion
Details: Sintra, Cape Roca & Cascais guided excursion
Enjoy a full day excursion outside of Lisbon to explore the natural beauty and royal buildings of Sintra, the westernmost point of continental Europe at Cabo da Roca and the picturesque seaside town of Cascais.
Details: National Palace visit
The National Palace of Sintra, often referred to as the Town Palace (Palácio da Vila), is a historic royal residence situated in Sintra, Portugal. It stands out as the most well-preserved medieval royal palace in the country, having been continuously occupied from the early 1400s until the late 1800s.
Details: Cape Roca (Europe’s most westerly point)
Enjoy the stunning views and capture the moment with a photo at Cape Roca, Europe’s most westerly point.
Details: beaches of Cascais & Estoril
Take some time to relax and enjoy two of Portugal's most beautiful beaches. Visit Cascais and Estoril to take in some rays and meet the locals.
Details: Citadel of Cascais
Visit the luxury resort town of Cascais and see the citadel that once served as a summer home for the King of Spain in the 16th century.
Day 5 Lisbon--Extremadura
Travel to Extremadura via Evora and Jerez de los Caballeros
Evora city walk
Roman Temple of Evora, Sao Joao Evangelista church, Chapel of Bones visit
Jerez de los Caballeros city walk
Fortress visit, San Bartolome church, San Miguel church
Details: Evora city walk
Hit the ruins. One of the grandest cities in Portugal, Évora shows off the country's best-preserved Roman temple as well as an imposing city filled with medieval churches, convents, and palaces.
Details: Roman Temple of Evora
The Roman Temple of Evora, often referred to as the Temple of Diana, is a remarkably preserved ancient Roman structure situated in the historic city of Évora, Portugal. Constructed in the 1st century CE, it was initially dedicated to Emperor Augustus. Although commonly linked to Diana, the goddess of hunting, this association is actually incorrect.
Details: Chapel of Bones visit
The Chapel of Bones in Évora, Portugal, is a distinctive and haunting chapel situated beside the Church of St. Francis. Built in the late 16th century by Franciscan monks, its walls are decorated with the bones and skulls of around 5,000 people. These remains were taken from local cemeteries to alleviate overcrowding and to serve as a reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence.
Details: Jerez de los Caballeros city walk
Rising in the hills of the Extremedura, the white-washed village of Jerez de los Caballeros where artistic and architectural heritage meet.
Day 6 Extremadura--Seville
Roman theater visit
Artisanal cheese workshop
Travel to Seville
Details: Artisanal cheese workshop
Take a tour of a traditional goats cheese farm in the Extremadura and learn about the distinctive quality of the local cheeses and of course, sample a few along the way.
Day 7 Seville
Seville guided sightseeing tour
Plaza de España, Old Jewish Quarter (Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé), Casa de Pilatos visit, Seville Cathedral visit, Giralda Tower ascent
Flamenco class and show
Details: Seville guided sightseeing tour
See the twisted alleyways and cobbled streets of this flamboyant Spanish city with a local guide. Discover the enchanting Plaza de España, the Giralda Tower, within the largest gothic cathedral in the world, and explore the Casa de Pilatos considered the prototype of the Andalusian palace.
Details: Flamenco Class
Watch as Flamenco dancers use intricate footwork and elaborate arm gestures to convey the mood of the music, then join them on the dance floor and try out the moves yourself!
Details: Flamenco show
Originating from gypsy music and dance in Southern Spain, flamenco dancing has become a Spanish institution. Dancers use intricate footwork and elaborate arm gestures to convey the mood of the music, which can range from lamentation to celebration.
Day 8 Seville--Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona via Córdoba
Mezquita guided visit
Travel to Barcelona by AVE
Las Ramblas scavenger hunt
Details: Mezquita guided visit
The Mezquita of Córdoba is a breathtaking monument, showcasing a stunning blend of Moorish and Christian architecture. Its forest of columns and horseshoe arches create a mesmerizing visual effect, while the intricate mosaics and gold-adorned mihrab add to its allure. This unique fusion of styles, dating back to the 8th to 10th centuries, reflects the rich and complex history of Córdoba.
Details: Las Ramblas scavenger hunt
Take interactive learning to another level with a Tour Director-led scavenger hunt of Las Ramblas in Barcelona. Complete exciting activities and solve fun clues. Each clue and every activity is built to maximize on-tour experiential learning.
Day 9 Barcelona
Barcelona guided sightseeing tour
Paella dinner
Details: Barcelona guided sightseeing tour
Experience the best of Barcelona, a vibrant city where Gothic churches, colorful mosaics, and bold modernist architecture all blend together in unforgettable ways. Wander through lively streets lined with wrought-iron balconies and buzzing cafés as your local guide introduces you to the city’s most iconic sights. Take in an outside view of La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s astonishing unfinished basilica, before heading into the bright, imaginative world of Park Güell, where sweeping terraces and vivid tilework overlook the entire city. Then continue up to Montjuïc, the historic hill that has witnessed centuries of battles and later welcomed the 1992 Olympics, offering panoramic views and a perfect look at Barcelona’s mix of creativity, culture, and history.
Details: Gaudí’s Sagrada Família
This breathtaking basilica, widely regarded as Antoni Gaudí’s greatest masterpiece, has been rising slowly over Barcelona’s skyline since 1882. Its soaring towers, intricate façades and dreamlike geometry make it one of the most extraordinary architectural projects in the world, and with completion expected in 2026, you’ll witness a landmark still very much in the making.
Details: Montjuïc Hill
Travel to Barcelona’s mountain of Montjuïc, the focal point of two of the city’s key international events: the World’s Fair of 1929, of which many structures still remain; and the 1992 Olympic Games. Montjuïc features the largest "green zone" in the city with miles of forests and parks.
Details: Park Güell visit
Discover the whimsical world of Park Güell, one of the most iconic elements of the UNESCO-listed “Works of Antoni Gaudí.” This imaginative hillside park blends vibrant mosaics, organic forms, and sweeping city views. Highlights include the famous mosaic lizard, the colorful serpentine bench, and the forest of Doric columns ingeniously designed to function as part of Gaudí’s drainage system. It’s a place where architecture, nature, and artistry come together in unforgettable ways.
Day 10 Flight home from Barcelona

Tour Includes

  • LEAP – Learning through Exploring and Actively Participating increases engagement, critical thinking, understanding of diverse perspectives, and personal growth.
  • WorldStrides Tour Director: An experienced education and destination professional, trained in LEAP, who engages students with hands-on learning opportunities.
  • Round-trip airfare and transportation to activities in the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast daily except on arrival day
  • Dinner daily except on departure day
  • Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
  • Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
  • Discovery Journal (available upon request)
  • Traveling educators can earn professional development hours/CEUs.
  • Earn high school credit (grades 6–12) or college credit (grades 9–12) — available to travelers who complete the program and WorldStrides coursework.
  • Basic medical, dental, and emergency‑evacuation insurance during the trip
  • WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
  • Tips for local guides and drivers are included (except multi‑day bus drivers). Tour cost doesn’t include optional pre‑paid tips for the Tour Director or multi‑day bus driver unless the pre‑paid tip option has been purchased.
  • Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees.
  • Note: Tour cost does not cover entry requirements or related fees. This includes, but is not limited to, REAL ID, passports, visas, and travel‑authorization fees.
  • Note: Tour cost does not include optional excursions and other individual and group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included. Listed inclusions may not apply if the program is customized.

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