"Pursuing education and adventure in different parts of the world!"
Each year during spring break, Notre Dame students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends travel together to various overseas destinations. Students may earn academic credit for the trips, which serve as a supplement to classroom learning and build a sense of community.
See our blog from our 2013 Trip to France at:www.NotreDamecollege.edu/blogs/France-trip-2013
Notre Dame College 2014
Spring Break Trip To Spain and Portugal
Fees For 2014 Notre Dame College Spring Break Trip To Spain and Portugal
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Total NDC Student
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$3,175
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Total NDC Adult and Alumni
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$3,535
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Friends of NDC
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$4,251
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With a deposit of $200 by April 1st, this price is guaranteed.
For additional information about this trip and future trips please contact: Roz Scheer-McLeod:rmcleod@ndc.edu
Spain and Portugal Educational Travel Information
Includes:
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Airfare from Cleveland to Barcelona and return from Lisbon
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All transfers to hotels
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Private bus, driver, tour manager for entire trip
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Breakfast and dinner each day
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Admissions to all sights and activities listed on itinerary
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3 and 4* hotels
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High speed AVE train from Barcelona to Madrid
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Tapas and Flamenco Performance
HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL- PRELIMINARY ITINERARY - 2014
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Day
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Date
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Description
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City
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Thursday,
February 27, 2014
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Depart from the USA.
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Overnight Flight
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2
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Friday,
February 28, 2014
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Arrive in Barcelona, once an important city under the Crown of Aragón and now the capital of Catalonia. As you explore Barcelona, entrance to one of Gaudi's houses is included. Later on in the day take a stroll down Las Ramblas, a center of shopping and Catalonian nightlife. (D)VIDTUR TV - YouTube
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Barcelona
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3
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Saturday,
March 1, 2014
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Morning sightseeing with a local guide includes Gaudi’s Parc Güell. and entrance to La Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You might want to visit the Picasso Museum or just stroll through the beautiful Gothic Quarter. (B,D)Spain, its people and its culture - YouTube
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Barcelona
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4
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Sunday,
March 2, 2014
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This morning, depart Barcelona aboard the high-speed AVE train to Spain's capital city, Madrid. The afternoon is free for adventure and exploration with the assistance of your ACIS tour manager.
(B,D)
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Madrid
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5
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Monday,
March 3, 2014
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During this morning's sightseeing tour, a local guide shows you the city's most famous sights and the treasures of the Prado Museum, providing commentary on the artists. Take advantage of a free afternoon to explore more of Madrid at your own pace. The highlight this evening is dinner and a traditional flamenco show. (B,D)
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Madrid
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6
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Tuesday,
March 4, 2014
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Venture back in time to medieval Spain on a journey to Toledo, once the Spanish capital. With a local guide view the dazzling treasures of the Gothic Cathedral and the Mudéjar-style medieval synagogue. (B,D)
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Madrid
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7
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Wednesday,
March 5, 2014
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This morning drive to Mérida, a city founded under the rule of Emperor Augustus and which today contains the most preserved Roman ruins in all of Spain. See the influence of Roman rule as you tour the Theater and Amphitheater. Tonight you will be staying in one of Spain's famous Paradors; converted monasteries that now welcome overnight guests. (B,D)
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Merida
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8
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Thursday,
March 6, 2014
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This morning, depart for Lisbon, once the capital of the world's greatest maritime empire. View the Monument of the Discoveries, the Alfáma district, Rossio Square and St. George's Castle. Enjoy a visit inside Jerónimos Monastery. After lunch, wander the cobbled alleys and squares of old Lisbon. (B,D)Rick Steves Europe 08of11 Portugal Lisbon and Algarve 720p Divx6 Ac3 - YouTube
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Lisbon
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9
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Friday,
March 7, 2014
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Board our bus, and enjoy sparkling views of the Portuguese coast at Estoril and the fishing village of Cascais. Visit the hillside town ofSintra and its National Pena Palace, PENA PALACE - YouTube
which is the summer residence of Portuguese kings and famed for its tile work. Then return to Lisbon for your final night in Europe. (B,D)
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Lisbon
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10
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Saturday,
March 8, 2014
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Depart for the USA. (B)
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Departure
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