Educational & Emotional Tours around Spain and Italy

What makes us differentIn LAP we believe that study tours should be of benefit beyond the pleasure of travelling and getting to know new places or relate with new cultures, we know that a trip like this can mark a turning point in the life of those who participate. This is why we have thought and developed a powerful program full of emotions, so the students not only get a nice memory of their experience, we also want to provide our know-how regarding participants self-development. Travelling is a stimulus for the brain which is enriched by the synaptic connexions between neurons. New colours, smells, flavours and social interactions with other individual’s strength brain´s neuroplasticity and improve our cognitive reserve.

We will put together an itinerary prepared to work the emotions of the group since the first day until the last one

Due to our background as professional coaches with lots of experience helping teenagers to meet their goals we will accompany the group on this important moment of their lives.

This is our main concern. Guarantee the tranquility of students, parents and teachers by providing a healthy and safe environment all the time during the rim

EMOTIONS

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

SAFETY

This is the approach we provide to our Educational & Emotional Trips, a kind of travel which will allow living, not just the adventure of knowing new places but finding out the potential we all have inside as social, emotional and generativity beings. Our trips are highlighted to be, not simply a tourist visit to a country, but an experience beyond the classic guided tour, an experience of total immersion in the culture and soul of the country, awakening the senses and leaving memories that can’t be duplicated in a book or in a movie. The routes we offer can be edited according to wishes and needs in order to guarantee a unique experience.

Educational Emotional Tours for groups Of any length. We can accommodate large and small groups

Teachers Free of Charge (FOC)Every 13-16 students one teacher don´t have to pay

All year aroundGroups can arrive any time of the year

Thematic Tours Focusing on gastronomy, culture, art, music or sports. You can request the program to suit your needs.

Support For teachers and school leaders we offer all the necessary support to present a proposal for the trip

ImmersionStudents will discover the country, its history, monuments, art and traditions

Emergency contact 24 hours emergency phone

WHAT DO WE OFFER

WHAT’S INCLUDED

We go the extra mile to offer you the best service at the best rate

Tour DirectorA member of LAP will accompany the group at all times during the stay

Professional Guided ToursIn every city walking tours can be organized with professional certified guides, fluent in the mother language of the group besides of Spanish.

Entrance to excursionsTickets to main attractions in each city can be organized before hand. LAP will assist also if the group decides to attend a excursion once the trip has started.

Accommodation in 3-4 stars hotels B&BIn city center, nice, safe areas, with continental buffet breakfast included. Full or half board can also be provided as per request

TransfersTransfers from and to the airport and between cities by coach or high speed train are included.

Complimentary activitiesFlamenco live show (music and dance) and Cooking demonstration (traditional food) are included in each itinerary

Surprise emotional activity That participants will never forget

Farewell PartyDinner and farewell party before departure

Spain

WHY TO VISIT SPAIN

Spain is quality and variety of food, it’s rich and varied culture, it’s very

different landscapes, it’s traditions, it’s a country of friendly, extroverted,

open and welcoming people.

LAP takes you on visits to Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona and Andalusia to

breathe the true and varied essence of the Spanish world, to “taconear” to

the rhythm of flamenco and to learn how to cook the real paella, to get lost

among the different traditions of a single country, to breathe the breeze of

the sea, the scent of the cities and the wind of the mountain in a single trip.

We can organize itineraries all around Spain. If you have especific interest to visit a particular city we can make it possible.We have highlighted in green in the map above the most popular regions in the Iberian Peninsula where we concentrate most of our student trips:

-Madrid and the cities nearby (Toledo, Avila, Segovia)-Barcelona-Valencia-Andalusia

Agencia de Viajes y Estudios Lap, Madrid y Málaga - Spain

Tel: (+34) 91 715 95 36 / (+34) 91 018 19 95 - Email: info@agencia-lap.com www.agencia-lap.com

Madrid

Excursions available› Thyssen Museum› Walk in Madrid City Centre› Madrid de los Austrias district› Royal Opera House› Palacio Real› Chocolate and Churros in San Gines› El Retiro Park› Puerta de Alcalá› Guided tour to Las Ventas bullring› Santiago Bernabeu stadium tour› Prado Museum

The capital of Spain, Madrid, may be famous for its illustrious football club and the fact that it is the capital city, but it has way more to offer. Even though the city is cosmopolitan and modern, it still preserves its traditions and culture passionately. The people are full of life and love being outdoors, and as a result, the street life is vibrant and energetic. There is a lot to see and do in Madrid.

Toledo

Toledo is truly one of Spain's most magnificent cities. It is situated on a rugged promontory washed on three sides by the Tagus River, 42 miles (67 km) south-southwest of Madrid. Toledo is considered most representative of Spanish culture, and its historic centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. It was known as the ‘city of three cultures’ in the Middle Ages, a place where Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities peacefully coexisted.

Toledo preserves an artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. This great diversity of artistic styles makes the old quarter of the capital of Castile - La Mancha a real open-air museum, which has led to it being declared a World Heritage Site. Justifiably popular with day trippers, try to stay overnight to really appreciate the city in all its haunting glory.

Excursions available› Toledo historial district› Santa Maria Cathedral› Alcazar fortress› Marzipan Snack› Dinner at a typical restaurant

Segovia

Excursions available› Roman Aqueduct› La Granja de San Ildefonso› Alcazar› Cathedral› Pedraza

Segovia, the old quarter of which, along with its Roman aqueduct, are World Heritage Sites, lies on high ground between the Eresma and Clamores Rivers.

In addition to its famous aqueduct, numerous Romanesque churches, the Cathedral and Fortress go to form this magnificent lands-cape that presides over this part of Castile.

Its modern Parador Hotel is one of the best pla-ces for the visitor to savour the city's most tradi-tional dish: roast suckling pig.

Moreover, Segovia is an excellent starting point to tour the province and visit to the La Granja Palace, as well as the Gorges of the Duratón Ri-ver Nature Reserve, among other attractions.

Ávila

Sheltered by the Sierra Gredos Mountains we find Ávila, a World Heritage City. Behind the city walls of this Castile-Leon capital there is a valuable set of churches and Renaissance palaces that bear witness to the past wealth of the town as a textile centre.Being the birthplace of Saint Teresa of Jesus has left its mark across the city, both inside and outside the city walls, with a large number of religious buildings linked to the saint's life. The European Commission has given Ávila the Access City Award 2010.

Excursions available› Wall› Cathedral› St. Teresa birthplace› Medieval Market

Barcelona

Capital of Catalonia, Mediterranean port, Olympic host, multicultural meeting place, culinary haven, thriving metropolis... Barcelona is all this and more. A unique destination that inspires the senses and lets imagination flow, an eye-catching city with a unique architectural legacy, a cosmopolitan town home for artists, fashion designers and musicians, Barcelona is a city with a strong energy and character. You will enjoy the walks around its different neighborhoods, each of them offering a special flavour that makes of Barcelona a unique dish for the traveler! Barcelona is a home for artists and intellectuals, an inspiring town like few others.

Excursions available› Sagrada Familia cathedral› Walk through La Rambla› Placa Reial Square› La Boqueria Market› Camp Nou Stadium (FC Barcelona)› Gothic District› Gaudi Palaces› Park Guell› Shopping in Las Arenas› Funicular railway to Montserrat› Barceloneta Beach

Valencia

Valencia is trade and culture, cinema, theatre, museums, magic, business. It is the centre of international and avant-garde design, and one of the most active cities in Europe regarding fairs and conferences.

Thanks to its location, Valencia has historically been Spain’s Mediterranean port and has that special charm of cities that are also seaports. And the fine sand and clean water, the vastness of the sea and the closeness of the coastal mountain make the Valencian coast uniquely attractive.

There are outstanding beaches and dunes where the coastline becomes leisurely and residential, as it does to the north of the Valencian capital, where small tourist town have emerged where only a few years ago fruit and vegetables were grown. Valencia also is the home of paella, the most traditional and delicious spanish dish.

Excursions available› City of the Arts and Science› Oceanographic› Albufera› Malvarrosa Beach› Cathedral› Street Markets

Andalusia

Andalusia is the most southern region of Spain and the most populated of all seventeen autonomous communities with over 8 million inhabitants. The name dates back to the Arabic ‘Al-Andalus’, which referred to the regions of Spain that came under Arabic administration, in various periods between 711 and 1492.

The all year-round mild climate enjoyed in Andalusia makes it one of the most popular destinations in Spain for travelers and holidaymakers who come to enjoy both summer and winter sun vacations. Andalusia has a lot to offer and the different provinces are very distinct in their character, flavour and landscape.

Granada

Granada is one of the pearls of Spain, most visited by tourists from all the world. The long-time capital of Moorish Andalusia has to offer the most important reminds of this epoch in Spanish history.

Walk through beautiful gardens, charming narrow streets filled with flowers, sit down in one of those typical taverns and breath the centuries of history around you anywhere.

The city is located at the foot of the "Sierra Nevada", the Iberian Peninsula's highest mountain-massif with great possibilities for winter-sports. On the other hand, it is not far from the Mediterranean Sea, so Granada is a great place to visit in any season.

Excursions available› Albayzin› Mirador de San Nicolas› Paseo de los Tristes› Granada Cathedral› Alhambra Palace › Generalife Gardens› Dinner and Flamenco Show in Sacromonte Caves› Typical tapas

Malaga -Costa Del SolBathed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Malaga combines culture, gastronomy and history with the possibility to spend time at the beach or gong hiking. You have the possibility to visit the famous Picasso Museum, the Roman theatre and the Alcazaba-Gibralfaro and relax at the beautiful beaches of Malaga, that’s all in just one city which combines modern and innovative perfection with tradition, history and culture. Within Andalucía, Malaga is the driving force and is seen as the economic capital of the region. This is due its strategic geographical location in the south of Europe and close to North Africa. Furthermore Malaga is an open city for everyone and not influenced by mass tourism, this is why Malaga is the perfect city to enjoy the Andalusian awareness of life. In the recent years, Malaga became one of the fastest growing cities in Spain and this boom still continues significant. As one of the world’s mostattractive tourist destinations, the city attracts every year over eight million tourists. Due to its natural beauty, wealthy area, its costs, parks, gardens, cultural heritages and excellent facilities, the province of Malaga is a uniquelocation in which to host all manner of events.

Excursions available› Picasso Foundation. Birthplace› Gibralfato Castle› Alcazaba› Calle Larios› Cathedral› Muelle Uno. Marina

› Luxury Outlet› Pedregalejo Beach

› Museums

Mijas, Marbella, Puerto Banus

Visit the famous charming town of Mijas, Marbella & the port area Puerto Banus.

The first stop will be at Mijas, village formed by narrow streets with white houses decorated with hand-painted and colourful flowerpots. This village is located in the mountains and it is famous by the Burrotaxis (donkeys-taxi).

Marbella is, without a doubt, one of the Costa del Sol's major tourist centres, thanks to the high quality of the facilities and services it provides. Puerto Banús, one of the main focal points for tourists in the town, houses an exclusive leisure area inside the excellent facilities of its marina.

The historic part of town, sitting on a beautiful bay, shelters lovely corners of a typically Andalusian flavour, with whitewashed houses and orange trees adorning the streets and squares. An ideal setting for sampling any one of the tasty recipes of the local cuisine.

Excursions available› Ride with the donkeys› Marbella and Mijas old town› Puerto Banus marina› Luxury shops› Beach Walk

Ronda

This town in the Málaga region sits on either side of the Tajo del Ronda, a narrow gorge more than 150 metres deep. Its old town has been declared Property of Cultural Interest. Celts, Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs all inhabited these lands, which were reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs. The historic quarter, reminiscent of the Arab age and with a medieval layout is scattered to the south of the Guadalevín, while more modern Ronda, the part which sprang up after the 16th century, unfolds to the north of the course of this river. Several bridges unite the two halves of one of the most interesting towns on the route of the Whitewashed Villages, in the heart of the the Ronda hills, only a few kilometres from the Costa del Sol.

Excursions available› New Bridge› Roman bath › Arabic walls and city gates› Duquesa de Parcent Square› Acinipo Ruins

Seville

Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville has a rich Moorish heritage, and used to be a prosperous port that carried out trade with the Americas. The streets and squares in the historic quarter of the capital of Andalusia are lively and busy. They treasure many constructions that have the World Heritage designation, and many districts are full of traditional culture, like Triana and La Macarena. Seville is a prominent business and service centre in the south of Spain and has many hotels distributed all over the city which enable visitors to discover endless attractions. Museums and art centres, theme parks, cinemas, theatres and clubs are some of the many leisure options that a great city like Seville holds. Without forgetting, of course, the numerous terraces, inns and bars where visitors can practise one of the most deeply-rooted and tasty traditions in the city: "Going out for tapas".

Excursions available› Sevilla Cathedral› Giralda Tower› Real Alcazar› Santa Cruz district› Maestranza Bullfighting Ring› Torre del Oro› Maria Luisa gardens› Plaza de España› Cruise on the Guadalquivir› Sala Rociera (live show)

Córdoba

Cordoba is situated in the interior of Andalusia where past and modernity blend in together. This thousand-year-old city, which has the World Heritage designation, is a living legacy of the different cultures that settled here throughout its history.Not many places in the world can say they have been the capital of Hispania Ulterior (Further Spain) under the Roman Empire, and capital of the Umayyad Caliphate. This splendour can also be seen because of the intellectualism of this city of knowledge, where figures like Seneca, Averroes or Maimonides were born.If you walk round the old quarter you will discover a beautiful network of alleyways, squares and white-washed courtyards surrounding the Great Mosque-Cathedral, which reflects the importance of the city in the Middle Ages, and is the symbol of the city.

Excursions available› Juderia District› Mosque- Cathedral

Italy

Italy is the cradle of the oldest civilities. It’s the country where the greatest Empire ever existed arose. It has been conquered land and land of conquerors. Thanks to its strategic geographical position, it has always been a land desired by many countries.

That is why the Italic peninsula is today a mixture of cultures, traditions, artistic movements, dialects and Mediterranean diets. It’s a country made up of inventors and artists, a nation where people have a strong sense of aesthetics and reflect it in all aspects of their daily lives.

Italy is the country of diplomacy, with which everything is possible and negotiable.

WHY TO VISIT ITALY

Agencia de Viajes y Estudios Lap, Madrid y Málaga - Spain

Tel: (+34) 91 715 95 36 / (+34) 91 018 19 95 - Email: info@agencia-lap.com www.agencia-lap.com

Rome

Rome, the “eternal city”, is so called because it is a place of great beauty, contrast and life. Rome is an eclectic city: the religious world centre of Catholic Church, the fabulous ruins of the centre of the Roman Empire, and modern, bustling Rome. All three seem incongruous, yet they live inside and beside each other with great ease. You will soon realise Rome was built to rule and dominate the world. Everything is on a massive scale, solid and “eternal

Excursions available› Sistine Chapel › S. Peter's Basilica› Colosseum › Roman Forum› Circus Maximus› Capitoline hill Pantheon› Trastevere old town

Florence

Capital of Tuscany region, central Italy, located about 145 miles (230 km) northwest of Rome, is surrounded by gently rolling hills that are covered with villas and farms, vineyards, and orchards. Florence was founded as a Roman military colony about the 1st century BCE, and during its long history it has been a republic, a seat of the duchy of Tuscany, and a capital (1865–70 of Italy. During the 14th–16th century Florence achieved pre-eminence in commerce and finance, learning, and especially the arts.

Excursions available› The Dome by Brunelleschi › Accademia Museum › Ponte Vecchio (bridge)› Arno river › Republic square › Ancient roman forum› Jewish ghetto › Piazza della Signoria (Square)› Dinner in a local Restaurant › Siena Palio › Pisa Tower

Venice

Venice capital of Veneto region, northern Italy, was once the centre of a maritime republic. It was the greatest seaport in late medieval Europe and the continent’s commercial and cultural link with Asia. Venice is unique environmentally, architecturally. The "City of Bridges", as it is usually called, stretches along the mouths of the Po and the Piave rivers. Also known as a famous place for sweethearts, lovers, artists and poets, Venice is a magical city. It is often referred to as the city of "gondole", which are the means of transportation used to cross the numerous canals passing through the city. It remains a major Italian port in the northern Adriatic Sea and is one of the world’s oldest tourist and cultural centres.

Excursions available› Sunset from the channel › Vaporetto trip from the Grand Canal › San polo district › Rialto Markets › Rialto Bridge › St. Mark’s Square › St Mark’s church › The Doge’s Palace › Murano island