Morning
Flight to Santander/Bilbao
Transfer to accommodation on arrival
School Spanish Culture Trip to Cantabria
Explore the delights of northern Spain on a Spanish school trip to Cantabria!
This region, one of the Iberian Peninsula’s hidden gems, and Santander, the region’s capital, provide a fantastic introduction to authentic Spanish culture. The many cultural activities and friendly local atmosphere make this the ideal location for your students to practise their Spanish.
Your students are bound to leave this stunning region with a newfound enthusiasm and passion for the language.
Sample itinerary
Day 1/4
Morning
Afternoon
Local exploration on foot
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation
Day 2/4
Morning
Full-day excursion to Santander, including a visit to the cathedral and the market, as well as a boat trip. Afternoon
Continue full-day excursion to Santander
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation
Day 3/4
Morning
Visit the Cabarceno Natural Park Afternoon
Visit to Santillana del Mar, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation
Day 4/4
Morning
Travel to Puente-Viesgo to see the cave paintings at Cueva el Castillo Afternoon
Transfer to the airport for flight back to the UK
What's included?
3 nights' half-board accommodation- ATOL protected return flights from the UK
- Coach hire in-resort (for airport transfers and visits)
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Detailed information pack
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Activities
Boat Trip Los Reginas
The Catamaran will take you for a trip to Santander Bay for one hour of sightseeing. A perfect activity for student&… Read more
Cabarceno Natural Park
A corner of the spectacular karst scenery of the Peña Cabarga hills has been transformed into one of the largest… Read more
Caves El Castillo
The Cueva de El Castillo, or the Cave of the Castle, is an archaeological site within the complex of the Caves of Monte… Read more
Chocolateria Aliva
Discover that most famous of Spanish sweet treats...churros and chocolate!… Read more
Guggenheim Museum
The striking, space-age metal curves of American architect Frank O. Gehry’s celebrated Guggenheim building have given … Read more
Santander Cathedral
Cantabria’s most important religious building, the Santander Cathedral was built in the fourteenth century bu… Read more
Santillana del Mar
A living museum of medieval Cantabrian architecture, this tiny village is famous for its fourteenth to seventeenth cen… Read more
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Creating your perfect trip
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We'll tailor make your school trip to meet your specific requirements
Launching your trip
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After you've booked
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Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip
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After your trip
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Accommodation
Hotel Mar y Azul
Hotel Soraya
Hotel Surfances
Hotel Azul is a modern hotel situated just a short walk from the beach. Facilities include a swimming pool, terrace and café.
All bedrooms are en-suite and have satellite television, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities and radio. Free Wifi is available.
Students will be accommodated in mostly twin and triple rooms.
Hotel Soraya is excellently located with the beach just a stone's throw away.
The hotel offers 78 rooms in total, all of which are en-suite. Room amentities include a TV, telephone, free WiFi and heating. Most rooms benefit from a sea view.
Start your day with a buffet breakfast and end it with an evening meal in the hotel's restaurant.
Hotel Surfances is located just 200 metres from the beach! This hotel offers a total of 55 comfortable guestrooms all of which have ensuite facilities and TV. Free Wifi is available in communal areas.
The hotel has a restaurant and cafe/bar. A buffet breakfast is served every morning and the hotel can arrange meals for groups.
Reviews
Okehampton College, July 2019
Well organised trip with attentive staff and clear paperwork and correspondence.Need help?
Liz Gascoigne - Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
0115 9404 303
Your School Trip is Fully Protected
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- Your school trip will be fully financially protected
- Your group’s safety will be prioritised
- Your trip will be a quality educational experience
Financial protection
Our ABTA bond means all our school trips are financially protected. Plus, all air tours and flights arranged by us are also ATOL protected.
Safety prioritised
As an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum (STF) we have an effective Safety Management System in place.
As well as reassuring you that your group's safety will be prioritised at all times, this will also help you to meet your due diligence and reduces the amount of External Provider paperwork required.
Quality educational experiences
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