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WEDNESDAY NOV. 13 • 3 PM

CDFAC, Rm. 215C

Led by Rhonda Wolverton Co-led by Randi FryeProfessors of Art & Design

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S P R I N G T E R M 2 0 2 0 : M A Y 5 – 1 3 Open to both those who need spring term credit and those who don’t. The course focuses on exposing students to the treasures of Spain through classroom instruction and 9-days of travel. Students will explore the history and culture of Spain to include major works of art from Picasso, Miro, Goya, El Greco etc. and historic monuments such as Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s Cathedral

of Almudena and Gaudi’s Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. Con-temporary visual culture will also be explored including walking the streets of major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona and visiting Girona’s cathedral and fortifications that were used in HBO’s fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones”. For movie buffs “The Bourne Ultimatum” was also filmed in Madrid.

TRAVEL SCHEDULETuesday, May 5, 2019 - Depart Indy/Chicago Travel from Uindy to Chicago this morning for afternoon flight from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport en route to Madrid. Meals and beverages will be served during the overnight flight.

Wednesday, May 6 - Arrive in Madrid: Upon arrival in Madrid today, we will meet our local guide, who will show us to our waiting motorcoach. If time permits, we will travel first to Toledo, the old capital of Castille. Set atop a hill and surrounded on three sides by the Tagus River, this UNESCO World Heritage Site majestically overlooks the surrounding area. Our walking tour will include many highlights – the steep cobbled streets dating back to the Middle Ages, the breathtaking Cathedral with its 750 stained glass windows and superb collection of El Greco paintings, the Church of Santo Tome with El Greco’s painting The Burial of Count Ortiz and the spectacular views over the River Tagus. Early this evening we will proceed to Madrid for dinner and overnight. (Meals provided: B, D)

Thursday, May 7 - Madrid: Though Madrid is a young capital city by European standards, it certainly has its share of historic monuments. Highlights of our morning city tour will include the Royal Palace, official office of King Felipe VI, and the Cathedral of Almudena. We will drive the grand boulevard of Gran Via and walk through the heart of the old city, from Puerta del Sol to Plaza Mayor. The remainder of the day will be free to begin exploring Madrid’s Golden Triangle of art galleries - the world-famous Prado Museum, with its collection of works by the great European masters such as Velázquez, Goya, Raphael and Rubens; the Reina Sofia Museum of modern art, represented by the masterpieces of Picasso, Dali, Miro, Kandinsky and many more; the Thys-sen-Bornemisza Collection, one of the largest private collections in the world, which spans 800 years of art history. (Meal provided: B)

Friday, May 8 - Madrid / Segovia / El Escorial / Madrid: Today’s excursion brings us first to Segovia, where our visit represents a journey through two thousand years of history. Our walking tour will include all the highlights of this radiant city – from the Roman aqueduct, to the Gothic Cathedral, the Alcazar fortress of Queen Isabella to the cobbled streets where diverse influences still mingle. We continue next to the magnificent monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, created by Philip II to be a legacy in stone of both his religious zeal and his political ambition. Today its massive dimensions serve as the burial place of Spain’s kings and queens and the home of art treasures by El Greco, Velazquez and Titian. It is also home to more than 50,000 books, which rivals the Vatican Library. We will return to Madrid for our final overnight. will proceed to Madrid for dinner and overnight. (Meal provided: B)

INCLUDES:• Round trip air transportation from Chicago O’Hare, including taxes and fees in effect as of September, 2019

• 7 nights accommodations in first class (3 & 4 star) hotels

• Breakfast daily and 4 dinners as noted in the itinerary

• Professional tour manager to accompany the group in Europe

• European transportation via private motorcoach

• Comprehensive sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary, including applicable entrance fees

• Porterage of one suitcase per person at European hotels

Saturday, May 9 - Madrid / Zaragoza: Today’s journey brings us to Zaragoza. Located on the banks of the Ebro River, about half way between Madrid and Barcelona, Zaragoza is a city whose history once again transcends more than 2000 years - from the Romans to the Moors and on to Christianity. Highlights of our city tour include the Mudejar style churches, now designated as a World Heritage Site, and the spectacular Basilica de Pilar. We will also see the Palace of Aljaferia, originally built by the Moors 1000 years ago as a wonderful example of Hispanic-Moorish architecture, and we will visit the Goya Museum, which houses 15 of his original works. Late this afternoon we will arrive at our Zaragoza hotel for dinner and overnight. (Meals provided: B, D)

Sunday, May 10 - Zaragoza / Montserrat / Barcelona: This morning we begin the last leg of our journey. We will travel first to the Monastery of Montserrat, one of the most spectacular nat-ural sites in Spain. The monastery was founded to house a carving of the Virgin Mary, which according to tradition was made by St. Luke and brought to the caves by St. Peter himself. Follow-ing our visit of the Monastery, we continue to the Catalan capital of Barcelona, located along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arrival in the city we will proceed to our hotel for our overnight. (Meals provided: B, D)

Monday, May 11 - Barcelona: During this morning’s sightseeing tour we will explore one of Europe’s most vibrant cities - from the harbor area to the authentic Las Ramblas district, from the Gothic Quarter with the soaring spires of Barcelona Cathedral and the remains of Roman Barcino to Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. We have free time this afternoon and evening to explore more of Bar-celona’s highlights - the Picasso Museum, Park Güell and its connection with Gaudi or simply sit in a sidewalk cafe and watch the world go by. (Meal provided: B)

Tuesday, May 12 – Barcelona (Girona Excursion): This morning’s excursion will take us to Girona, a provincial town with great strategic importance on the road to France, famous for its Cathedral and old fortifications and used in many scenes from Game of Thrones. We will return to Barce-lona for last minute shopping and sightseeing before our farewell dinner. (Meals provided: B, D)

Wednesday, May 13 – This morning we will transfer to the Barcelona Airport to begin our journey home. We arrive in Chicago later today. Welcome Home!.

Rhonda WolvertonUniversity of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

On the Iberian Peninsula: Art, Culture and Treasures of Spain

including visits to Toledo, Madrid, Segovia, Zaragoza, Barcelona and more!

May 5 - 13, 2020

Madrid City Hall Montserrat

El Escorial Barcelona - Sagrada Familia

Hosted by:Rhonda WolvertonUniversity of Indianapolis




May 5 - 13, 2020



Hosted by:

Rhonda WolvertonUniversity of Indianapolis




May 5 - 13, 2020



Hosted by:

Cathedral of Saint Mary Girona— Game of Thrones site

On the Iberian Peninsula A R T , C U L T U R E & T R E A S U R E S O F S P A I N *

* Priority given to students needing spring term credit. Consideration will be given to other students, alumni, staff and friends.

PROGRAM COST: $3149.00• $500 deposit to reserve space• An additional $1000 per person due by December 5, 2019• Final payment is due by Feb. 15, 2020• Affordable Trip Insurance available

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