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12-Day Northern Spain Journey: Bilbao, San Sebastián & Santander
Discover Northern Spain on a 12-day journey through Bilbao, San Sebastián, and Santander. Students will explore vibrant cities, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage while participating in interactive language workshops. With all logistics taken care of, they can immerse themselves in local culture and enhance their Spanish language skills.
This 12-day itinerary takes students on an educational journey through Spain’s stunning northern regions, combining language immersion with cultural exploration. Starting in Bilbao, students will engage in Spanish language workshops designed to build confidence in speaking and listening. Bilbao’s industrial transformation into a cultural hub is showcased through visits to the Guggenheim Museum and guided tours of the city’s revitalized waterfront. Language lessons are linked to these excursions, encouraging students to discuss art, history, and architecture in Spanish.
The trip continues to San Sebastián, where students will explore this elegant coastal city’s famous beaches and Basque culture. Guided walks through the Old Town provide opportunities to practice conversational Spanish in an authentic setting, while excursions to local markets teach students food-related vocabulary in preparation for a Basque cooking class.
In Santander, students will explore Spain’s natural beauty with a visit to the Altamira Caves and Picos de Europa National Park, learning new vocabulary related to geography and archaeology. Outdoor activities, such as hiking and boat trips along the coast, provide a relaxed atmosphere for students to practice their language skills while absorbing the unique culture of northern Spain. This trip offers a balance between structured learning and cultural immersion, ensuring that students return home with a deeper understanding of the language and the regions they’ve explored.