Daniel is an 8th grade student at Dutch Fork Middle School in Irmo, SC.

This spring (April 4–April 11, 2026), Daniel will have an opportunity to go on a weeklong trip to Spain, where he will get to have an enjoyable time traveling the country, experiencing the rich local culture, exploring renowned architecture and diverse historical influences, and participating in many new activities, culinary delights, and unforgettable sights while making life-long memories.

This tour is structured so middle-schoolers can experience the highlights of the country in a way that grabs their attention and doesn’t let go. They’ll learn to dance flamenco, go ziplining with a view, and taste fresh olive oil straight from the farm. Travelers may even come home a passionate fútbol fan after touring a local stadium.

By making a donation of any size (no amount is too small—even $5 helps), your funds will help cover all on Daniel's airfare, lodging, meals, transportation across Spain, expert local guides, guided sight seeing and hand-on STEM learning with industry-leading experts.

Planned Itinerary

Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

Day 2: Malaga • Seville: Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Travel to Seville.

Day 3: Seville: Take a guided tour of Seville; See the Plaza de España; Visit the Seville Cathedral; Visit the Royal Alcázar; Tile painting workshop.

Day 4: Seville: Visit an olive oil farm; Visit Las Setas de Sevilla, the largest wooden structure in the world; Take a Flamenco dance lesson; See a Flamenco show.

Day 5: Seville • Córdoba • Madrid: Travel via Córdoba to Madrid; Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide; Visit the Mezquita.

Day 6: Madrid: Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide; Visit the Royal Palace; Tour a soccer stadium and learn more about Spain’s national sport, known there as fútbol.

Day 7: Madrid • Toledo: Take an excursion to Toledo; Tour Toledo with an expert local guide; Visit Toledo Cathedral, Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue; Ride a zipline in Toledo; Enjoy a tasting of marzipan, a sweet Toledo specialty made with sugar and local almonds.

Day 8: Depart for home.

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A Parent's Perspective

"It's something that [my daughter] is going to carry with her for a long time. The full experiential learning piece is invaluable." — J.D., Parent

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Educational travel 101

EF Educational Tours has set the standard for travel-based learning for more than six decades now. Not only do their educational tours amplify the lessons our children are already exploring in the classroom, but they also help build more empathy, open-mindedness, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding. And (maybe most importantly!) their tours are fun. Your child will experience dozens of magical "a-ha! moments" out in the world that reignite or inspire their love of exploration, discovery, and learning.

To learn more about EF Educational Tours and this educational trip, visit their official website at eftours.com.