Join WNBA All-Star Candice Wiggins on an exclusive 10-day tour through Spain. Candice, a world traveler, student of various cultures, and former Spanish basketball professional would like to invite you on a captivating and enjoyable journey.
The tour begins in the vibrant and history-filled capital city of Madrid, in which we will explore world famous museums and experience the cuisine, sites, and culture. The tour will then weave through the Southern region of Andalusia, a cultural pulse of Spain, making stops in the historical cities of Seville, Cordoba, and Granada. The final stop will be Valencia, a city that is both modern and historic in which Candice lived during her first professional overseas campaign. Here, we will tour the city and watch Spanish team Ros Casares compete in a National or Euro League competition. The journey concludes in Madrid for one last night of memories with friends before returning home.
| Itinerary Highlights |
| Fri, Oct 21 |
Depart USA. Depart USA on your overnight transatlantic flight to Madrid, Spain. |
| Sat, Oct 22 |
Madrid. Welcome to Madrid! Meet our Tour Director and Transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner (at the hotel) and orientation(D) |
| Sun, Oct 23 |
Madrid. Breakfast at hotel.
Drive along the wide tree-lined avenues, view the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de España, the Puerta del Sol, walk to see the magnificent Plaza Mayor. Continue, and visit the Magnificent Royal Palace with its richly decorated rooms, the official residence of the King and Queen of Spain . In the afternoon, we will visit the world renowned Museo del Prado, home of Spain 's great masters such as Francisco Goya, and El Greco. Balance of day at leisure. Evening at leisure (B) |
| Mon, Oct 24 |
Madrid / Cordoba / Seville. Breakfast at hotel.
Stop on the way at Puerto Lapice, of Don Quixote fame. Continue via Sierra Morena mountain range before entering Andalucia and continuing to Cordoba where we visit the Mosque of the Caliphs. Then, continue on to hotel in Seville .
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| Tue, Oct 25 |
Seville. Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing takes us to see the Bell Tower and weathervane of the Giralda. View the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park and Christopher Columbus' tomb in the magnificent gothic cathedral. Tonight, enjoy a typical Spanish-Andalusian dinner and a fiery Flamenco show. . (B,D) |
| Wed, Oct 26 |
Seville / Granada. Breakfast at hotel. A scenic drive takes us to Granada. View and walk through the gardens of the magnificent Alhambra Palace, a masterpiece example of Moorish architecture. See the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, take in the fine views high above the town and the surrounding hills. This evening, dine at a local restaurant within walking distance of the hotel.(B,D) |
| Thu, Oct 27 |
Granada / Valencia. Breakfast at hotel. This morning we drive via the Mora Pass, and arrive at the Troglodyte dwellings of Guadix. There is time to take pictures before we cross in to the Valencia region, which was a kingdom in its own right after being re-conquered from the Moors in 1238. Continue to the city of Valencia, renowned for its orange groves, where an orientation tour shows us the Bullring, the great cathedral and the Towers of Serrano and Cuarte. Dine at Restaurant Cerveceria Rivera, which is within walking distance of the hotel. (B, D) |
| Fri, Oct 28 |
Valencia. Breakfast at hotel. This day is dedicated to our favorite of all sports – basketball. Visit the local competition venue for cultural exchange. Watch Spanish team Ros Casares, one of the very best women’s professional basketball teams in Europe in action. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon hours. Activities today may vary and subject to confirmation by the local host. (B) |
| Sat, Oct 29 |
Valencia / Madrid. Breakfast at hotel. Morning departure to Madrid. Arrive in early afternoon. Balance of day at leisure. This evening we enjoy our Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant with a glass of wine together with old and newfound friends. (B, FD) |
| Sun, Oct 30 |
Madrid / USA. Breakfast at hotel. Departure. Arrive home same day. (B) |
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Don't miss out on this unique adventure that combines your passion for basketball with the adventures and memories of visiting Spain.
Travel International Sports has been assigned to organize the travel arrangements for the Candice Wiggins First Annual Overseas Experience - Spain for Stanford alumni and basketball fans . We wish the team the very best in this international sojourn! |
