ANDERS LANGUAGES® | Spanish Language Learning Vacations in Spain

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THE PROGRAM IN A NUTSHELL:

Duration: 1 to 4 weeks

25 hours of individualized Spanish lessons per week (one-on-one or two-on-one)

20 hours per week of Spanish conversation during the excursions to Montánchez, Trujillo, Cáceres, Guadalupe, Mérida and the Ribera del Guadiana vineyards.

Breakfast, lunch and gourmet dinners with your Spanish instructors. Dinner includes a selection of the best Extremadura wines.

Accommodations in deluxe rooms with bathroom en suite.

THE PROGRAM IN DETAIL:

The Anders Languages school is located in the heart of Extremadura, an unexplored region of Spain despite its enormous historic value. The roots of the towns and cities in this region go back as early as 25 BC, and the region itself was the center of Roman and Moorish occupation. When regained from the Moors, this region became the heart of Spain at the height of its power and during the conquest of the New World.

This program combines an intensive Spanish course with excursions that will help you discover this part of the country.

DAY I: SUNDAY Arrival. In the evening, we will meet for the first time and enjoy dinner at the residence with the staff and other guests. This will also be the moment when we will discuss the objectives of your Spanish course. And of course, if you have any questions, this is the time to ask them ;-)

DAY II: MONDAY Morning. Breakfast with your Spanish instructors and other guests followed by Spanish classes Afternoon. Montánchez. After lunch, we will visit the town that will be your home during your stay with us. First, we will visit the castle, which offers incredible panoramic views. Afterwards, we will explore the town’s cozy streets, and the afternoon will end at the local bar for some tapas and to meet locals. Evening. Dinner with your Spanish instructors and other guests

DAY III: TUESDAY Morning+Afternoon. A full-day course, as we will have a full-day excursion to Cáceres the next day. Evening. Instructors and guests will prepare paella, a traditional Spanish dish.

DAY IV: WEDNESDAY All day. After breakfast, we will leave for Cáceres. The first evidence of humans living in Cáceres is from the late Paleolithic era, around 25,000 BC. Cáceres started to gain importance as a strategic city under Roman occupation, and remains found in the city suggest that it was a thriving center as early as 25 BC. This city, declared a World Heritage Site, hides incalculable value inside its treasured walls, with small squares, palaces, churches and stately homes which are genuine works of art and reflect the most splendorous past of Spain. Its walled center has numerous constructions, most of which built between the 14th and 18th centuries, and impressive and unique jewels await the visitor around every corner. Lunch will be in a local restaurant in Cáceres (included).

DAY V: THURSDAY Morning. Breakfast with your Spanish instructors and other guests followed by Spanish classes Afternoon. Trujillo. Perched on a hill some 570 metres above sea level, dominating an extensive plain punctuated with olive groves, between Extremadura's two major rivers the Tagus and the Guadiana, lie the Towers of Trujillo. Trujillo is crowned by its XthC Moorish Castle, built on Roman foundations with extensive ramparts and fortifications. The origins of this important city, with its dominant historical roots, go back six centuries before Christ. Evening. Dinner with your Spanish instructors and other guests

DAY VI: FRIDAY Morning. Breakfast with your Spanish instructors and other guests followed by Spanish classes Afternoon. Class and activities end on Friday afternoon, after lunch.

DAY VII+VIII: SATURDAY+SUNDAY On weekends, we do not offer classes or excursions. However, we will be pleased to help you organize a weekend trip to Seville, Salamanca, Lisbon, Toledo or even the coastal town of Cádiz. Travel time to these destinations is between 2 and 4 hours, so we suggest leaving on Friday afternoon. You can also choose to stay at the residence, relax, enjoy a massage, play golf...

*DAY IX: MONDAY* Morning+Afternoon. A full-day course, as we will have a full-day excursion to The Ribera del Guadiana wine region the next day. Evening. Dinner with your Spanish instructors and other guests

*DAY X: TUESDAY* All day. Wine tasting! The Ribera del Guadiana wine region is located in the province of Cáceres and covers an area of 25,000 hectares. The wine region consists of 75 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 10 million liters of wine annually. We will visit some of these vineyards and taste their wines. For details about this region, visit the Official Ribera del Guadiana website riberadelguadiana.es

DAY XI: WEDNESDAY Morning. Breakfast with your Spanish instructors and other guests followed by Spanish classes Afternoon. Guadalupe. With its little whitewashed houses and villas, as well as its small narrow streets, the village of Guadalupe in Spain is perhaps one of the more traditional-looking destinations for travelers looking to find a little bit of Spanish history. And with its famous monastery being the key point, history is indeed what this village offers. Evening. Dinner with your Spanish instructors and other guests

DAY XII: THURSDAY Morning. Breakfast with your Spanish instructors and other guests followed by Spanish classes Afternoon. Mérida. Merida was the largest Roman city in Iberia which is manifested today in the finest ruins remaining in Spain. Most of the main sights are within easy walking distance of the beautiful Plaza de Espańa in the centre of town Evening. Dinner with your Spanish instructors and other guests

DAY XIII: FRIDAY Morning. Breakfast with your Spanish instructors and other guests followed by Spanish classes Afternoon. After class time, we will have a farewell luncheon with tapas offered for the guests leaving. In Spain, we know the time when gatherings start, but we never know what time they will end, so don't book a flight back home too early :-)

DAY XIV: SATURDAY Departure day. With payment of a supplement, you can also choose to leave on a Sunday.

DURATION OF YOUR STAY

If you decide to stay just one week, the program will end after "day 6". If you extend your stay one or two more weeks (totaling 3 or 4 weeks), you can visit Badajoz, Evora (Portugal), Plasencia and Alcántara with us, or you can choose to visit more Ribera del Guadiana vineyards.

TRANSPORTATION

We will drive you around in the Spanish family car par excellence, the Seat Alhambra. The car is equipped with air conditioning, has room for 6 passengers plus the driver, and features all safety devices: ABS, ESR and airbags. An ecological TDI turbo diesel engine powers the car.

FORMATS

The program is offered either in a group format (5 to 6 participants) or in an individual format (1 or 2 participants).

STARTING DAYS

The individual format (you alone, or you and a friend/partner) is offered all year round, except during the months of December, January and February.

The group format (you alone, or you and a friend/partner plus a maximum 6 other participants) is only offered during high season. For the exact dates, please request a price proposal. There is a maximum of 6 participants, so early registration is suggested. As a rule, registration for this program takes place 12 to 6 months prior to the day the program is scheduled to start.

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