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ANDALUCÍA: DISCOVERING SOUTHERN SPAIN March 4-13, 2022

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: : SPAIN’S CULTURAL EPICENTER March 13-16, 2022

ndalucía in southern Spain reflects a fascinating blending of Mediterranean cultures through the powerful legacy of centuries of Moorish rule in Al-Andalus. Our exploration of the region focuses on Seville, Córdoba, and Granada, Adiscovering iconic sites alongside private palaces and sumptuous gardens with bespoke tours throughout. Andalucía also presents an excellent opportunity to delve into the area’s cuisine and viniculture, derived from the scenic and rugged landscape. Throughout the program we benefit from the insight and entree of the Madrid-based art historian Sofia Barroso.

Friday, March 4 R, D Gathering in Seville at the luxurious Hotel Alfonso XIII, built in the Neo-Moorish style, we begin our journey in this graceful city, the capital of the Almohad dynasty from 712 until 1248 and later a principal headquarters for expeditions to the New World. Following an introductory talk by Sofia Barroso on Spanish history and decorative arts, we set out on the cobblestone streets of theBarrio Santa Cruz and discover the artistic glories of Seville’s Golden Age. We visit the Real Alcázar, the palace of the Spanish kings and the Moorish rulers who preceded them, before returning to the hotel for a welcome reception and dinner. SEVILLE

Saturday, March 5 B, L Our day begins at the Focus Foundation, housed in a 17th-century Baroque monastery with a fine collection of paintings by Velasquez. The Archive of the Indies is situated in a former merchants’ exchange built in 1573 and contains the major Spanish archive of the colonial period, including an almanac annotated by Christopher Columbus. We continue to the sprawling Cathedral where Columbus is buried. Originally constructed as a mosque with a triumphant minaret, the building expanded after the reconquest, becoming perhaps the largest Gothic church in the world. We enjoy a private lunch at Casa Fabiola with the Italian Consul. In the afternoon, we take in Casa de Pilatos, the private home of the Duchess of Medinaceli. The palace was built in the 15th century in the Moorish-influencedMudéjar style and features an impressive range of glazed tiles, known as azulejos. An evening outing to a flamenco school offers an introduction to Spain’s iconic performing art. SEVILLE

Sunday, March 6 B, L, D At the Museo de Bellas Artes, our morning is devoted to the masters of Sevillian Baroque painting, including Zurbarán, Murillo, and Valdés Leal. A tapas lunch is hosted at a private palace with a splendid collection of decorative arts. The Palacio de las Dueñas, the remarkable 15th-century home of the Duke of Alba features large gardens and stunning Mudéjar patios,

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Friday, March 11 B, L Granada was the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain before falling to the Catholics in 1492. The great royal citadel of the Alhambra, built between 1238 and 1358, beckons us this morning with its airy halls, elegant courtyards, and exquisite arabesque decoration. The Palacio Carlos V stands in stark contrast, an imposing building in the Renaissance style dating to 1526. The Generalife was the summer residence of the sultans and is surrounded by a secluded garden with tall cypresses, fountains, and water channels. A post-lunch walk introduces the Albaicín quarter, with the 11th-century Moorish baths. Our day concludes at the Cathedral, dating mainly from the 16th century and rich with symbolic ornaments indicating the resting place of Catholic monarchs, including King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. GRANADA

Saturday, March 12 B, L, D In order to make morning flights from Madrid on the following day, we depart Granada with the opportunity to spend the afternoon in Toledo, Moorish Spain’s northern outpost. Arriving midday, we start outside the city walls with lunch at the private Palacio de Galiana, built in the 13th century by King Alfonso X of Castile on the site of an earlier Moorish summer villa and garden. The nearby Hospital Tavera is an important Renais- sance structure owned by the Medinaceli family. Following a panoramic tour of the city, we continue to Madrid and the glamorous Westin Palace Hotel, gathering for a festive final dinner at a leading private club. MADRID

Sunday, March 13 B Morning departures from Madrid- Airport, or remain in Madrid for the Extension.

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Sunday, March 13 D Participants may opt for a morning at leisure to recuperate or seek out shopping opportunities. Those wishing to tackle this cultural capital can take advantage of morning guided tours of two signature museums. Across the street from the hotel sits the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, among the most important privately assembled collections of Western art in the world. Then take in Pablo Picasso’s renowned Guernica and other thought-provoking works at the Museo Reina Sofia, Spain’s innovative national museum of 20th-century art. In the early afternoon, the group departs for San Antonio de la Florida, a modestly scaled church that hides a true marvel, a grandiose fresco ensemble painted by in 1798. The day concludes at the largest royal palace in western Europe, Madrid’s Palacio Real. The gorgeous interiors house an impressive collection of decorative arts, including noteworthy tapestries, porcelains, and clocks. MADRID

Monday, March 14 B, L We head out of the city center to the Royal Tapestry Factory, developed by King Philip V, the first Spanish Bourbon monarch. The factory still produces traditional tapestries and carpets with expert craftsmen who also conserve historic textiles. At the Valencia de Don Juan, we investigate the collection of decorative arts of the Counts Valencia de Don Juan, considered the finest in Spain. Of course a trip to Madrid would not be complete without taking in the famed Museo del Prado. We stroll these world-renowned galleries for an investigation of the highlights. Those thirsting for an elegant souvenir from the trip are satiated during an optional excursion to some of the top antique dealers in Madrid, focusing on tooled leather, ceramics, and other Spanish decorative arts. MADRID

Tuesday, March 15 B, D Housed in a 19th-century palace overlooking the Parque del , the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas features a rich collection of over 65,000 objects, primarily from Spain, Europe, and the East. We are welcomed by the director of the Museo Lázaro Galdiano, a superb private collection housed in the former home of 19th-century writer and entrepreneur José Lázaro Galdiano. Highlights include Goyas, Limoges enamels, a Da Vinci, and much more. Participants may choose an afternoon of independent exploration or a tour of the Museo Sorolla, located in the 19th-century palace and studio of artist Joaquín Sorolla, a friend of John Singer Sargent. The palace houses a collection of works by Sorolla and objects he collected throughout his life. In the evening, we enjoy a private visit to the Palacio de Liria, the 18th-century Neoclassical residence of the Duke of Alba, containing incredible works by artists such as Titian, Greco, Rembrandt, and Rubens, alongside decorative arts displayed in sumptuous interiors. Our magical time in Madrid concludes with a splendid dinner at a private palace. MADRID

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Study Trip Abroad Study Trip Stateside departures from Madrid-Barajas Airport, or remain in Madrid for additional independent touring.

Top, clockwise: Palacio Real, Palacio de Liria, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas