The Foreign Language Department is sponsoring a European Trip to Spain and France including nights in Madrid, Barcelona, the Provencal Region and Paris.

Departure from Sacramento on July 13, 2011. Price is $ 3,879. Contact Mrs. Vargas at evargas@stfrancishs.org or Mrs. Bertini at rbertini@stfrancishs.org

DAY 1 — OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Depart from the USA.
DAY 2 — MADRID Arrive in Madrid and get your first taste of Spain's cosmopolitan capital city during a Madrid Culture Quest.
DAY 3 — MADRID View the historic center's most important monuments and architecture on your morning sightseeing tour. Then feast your eyes on works by artists such as El Greco and Velázquez at the Prado as your local guide gives commentary via personal headsets. Perhaps discover the lush greenery of Retiro Park during the free afternoon. This evening take cues from a professional dancer, learning the steps during a flamenco lesson before watching the dancers themselves take the stage to perform a traditional flamenco show.
DAY 4 — BARCELONA This morning depart Madrid aboard the high-speed AVE train to Catalonia's capital city, Barcelona. Let the city introduce itself during a guided panoramic sightseeing tour, starting with Montjuïc Hill, where many Olympic events took place, before a stroll through whimsical Parc Güell.
DAY 5 — BARCELONA The narrow streets of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter are perfect for exploring on your morning Barcelona by bike tour. See the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia before riding through Barceloneta, a neighborhood known for its sandy beach, and the nearby Olympic Port. This evening, become familiar with Spanish culinary traditions as you work in teams during a paella cooking lesson and competition. Try your best to win the experts' award for best dish before enjoying your creations for dinner.
DAY 6 — PROVENCE Depart Spain and journey across the Pyrénées to France. Stop in the medieval walled city of Carcassonne and explore its well-preserved ramparts and towers, narrow winding streets and 16th century bridge before continuing to Provence.
DAY 7 — PROVENCE Soak in the beauty of your surroundings during this morning's horseback ride through the Camargue, the picturesque marshy delta region at the mouth of the River Rhône. Then continue to see the authentic medieval ramparts of Aigues-Mortes before contemplating the Roman Empire's influence in France at the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct preserved in almost perfect condition.
DAY 8 — PARIS Board the TGV for Paris this morning. Upon arrival, join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of the city's most famous sights, from the Arc de Triomphe, to the Place de la Concorde, to a photo stop in front of the Eiffel Tower. You'll also visit Notre Dame, on the Île de la Cité. The afternoon is free for discovering Montmartre's sweeping views over Paris or checking out the modern Centre Pompidou.
DAY 9 — PARIS After breakfast, explore the masterpieces of the Louvre with your ACIS Walking Tour. Then use your free afternoon to perhaps stroll the Jardin des Tuileries or practice French as you shop for souvenirs. Tonight you may opt to sample fine French cuisine at a Parisian classic, Le Train Bleu, followed by an illumination drive of Paris.
DAY 10 — DEPARTURE Depart for the USA.