Our trips
At Study Abroad TA, we are specialists in organizing the most extraordinary experiences to the Iberian Peninsula for the simple reason that we are in love with these lands.
Nestled between two seas and an ocean, on the most southern tip of Europe, where Portugal and Spain unite, there exists every imaginable resource to create the coolest trips for young people.
The Iberian Peninsula is a place of remarkable histories and traditions, where great cultures clashed and fused together a rich heritage waiting to be explored. Combining this wealth of culture with amazing weather and a plethora of tourist options, the peninsula has plenty to offer.
In the north, you have Galicia, a range of highlands that tell the tales of Celtic traditions, lands of witches and sorcerers, tumultuous seas and brave fishermen; a place where local legends and folklore continue to be shared over an amazing choice of gastronomy.
In the center, you can learn about the endless stories of great Christian kings, knights, castles and fortresses; the heritage of the great Spanish Empire; an accumulation of great cities rich with history and traditions.
To the west, is Portugal, a country of beautiful customs, endless mountains striped by the Tagus, the Douro and the Guadiana rivers, a place with unique history, and a place known for its rich gastronomy and outstanding wines.
To the south you will find the great palaces of the Andalusian Empire which coexisted, for a brief time, in harmony with the Christian Kings and the early Jewish settlers. Known for its different accents, white painted towns, flamenco music, a great variety of tapas and almost 300 plus days of sun; it is no mystery why many marvel when visiting the south.
And to the East, the Mediterranean Sea washes upon the multi-millennial lands of the once mighty Roman Empire, currently Tarragona, Valencia and Cartagena; all blessed with great weather, sunny days, amazing gastronomic traditions, wonderful wines and the internationally known dish of Paella.
There is plenty to experience here. It is a place where friendly and cheerful people fill the streets always willing to offer a helping hand to everyone who decides to step foot here.
They will live moments that will positively impact their lives for years to come.
Every one of our trips is created by a team of teachers and professionals led by the idea of piquing the interest of youth. Each itinerary has the perfect combination of safe, enjoyable and intriguing experiences that allows youth the opportunity to have a great and productive time abroad.
During our tours, the students participate in numerous activities that allow them to have a personal experience with cultures and customs of a variety of cities, towns.
Taking students out of their normal routines provides a lens where they see the world as a fun and interesting life-long adventure. In all of our tours, we make it our business to present a world with endless and attainable possibilities.
Our tours create a space for students to live out memorable experiences, to dream and contemplate their contribution to world, while having a transformational trip in a safe and positive environment.
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We lead our groups to places where they can have direct contact with nature and marvel over the beauty there is to enjoy. Our itineraries lead youth to unique and magical places, where they can sense they are part of something greater.
In our natural environments youth can live out various adventure activities with highly qualified professionals where they can test their abilities and have the time of their lives exploring the unknown.
The accommodations we offer range from hotels or hostels in the city centers to rural houses on beautifully kept lands. As part of the experience, we also provide opportunities for students to know what it feels like to share a living space with others; a real bonding opportunity.
As students visit the various cities and towns, they are exposed to a variety of cultures that creates the essence of being part of a global community. As the wander through the distinctive neighborhoods, they will come in daily living; the magic that brings everything together. – the sounds of locals clapping their hands and to movements of the flamenco dancers absorbed in the music. It’s the taste of tradition and real life experiences.
Along with the discovery of each city, the students will visit the most emblematic monuments of the cities we visit. Our mission is for students to have an experience with and in every place we visit; unforgettable opportunities they would have never had on another trip.
Study Abroad TA understands the importance of running tours that are more than the traditional “selfie ” photo op. Our tours are about personal growth and engaging in the experiences offered with the aspirations of having a transformational opportunity and returning home an improved, grateful, fun, life- loving and dedicated student.
We will also visit the best places to know and enjoy gastronomy. For us, gastronomic tourism is a beautiful way and a very interesting way to interact directly with the people of these places, to learn about their customs and, of course, to enjoy delicious dishes.
We really create unique and special trips for young people, full of activities according to their interests and tastes and life learning and experiences that will make them mature and see life in a very beautiful way.