Global Ambassador Choir
Spain
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the Global Ambassador Choir in 2026 through Spain by exploring and performing in the vibrant cities of Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona.
Jason Paulk,
Artistic Director
About the Tour
Join the Global Ambassador Choir in 2026 for a performance tour to Spain under the artistic direction of Jason Paulk.
In Madrid, immerse yourself in the city’s rich history as you perform in breathtaking venues, surrounded by the grandeur of Spain’s capital. Valencia offers a unique blend of old and new, where your choir can share its music in stunning cathedrals or modern concert halls, all while enjoying the city’s famous paella and Mediterranean charm. Barcelona provides a spectacular finale, with the chance to sing in awe-inspiring spaces like the magnificent Sagrada Família, bringing your voices to life in Gaudí’s architectural masterpiece.
This tour promises not only cultural exploration but also the joy of sharing music in some of Spain’s most beautiful spaces.
France Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
Madrid
Madrid, Europe's highest-lying capital, stands in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama, right in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a very hospitable city, known for the quality of its light and climate. Madrid became the capital of Spain in the 16th century when Spain ruled a vast empire. Its attractions include three internationally famous art galleries, a royal palace, grand public squares and many museums filled with the treasures of Spain's history.
Valencia
Valencia, lies close to the Mediterranean on the right bank of the Río Turia. Described in an ancient saying as "a piece of heaven fallen to earth", Valencia is a typically southern town with its bustling streets and the brightly colored azulejo domes of its many churches. The climate is unusually mild and predominantly dry. During the Civil War, in 1936-37, it was the seat of the Republican government, and it was the last Republican stronghold to fall to Franco on March 30, 1939, two days after Madrid
Barcelona
The Phoenicians originally founded Barcelona. Although it belongs to Spain, it is the capital of Catalonia and is a more dynamic city than ever, hosting the 1992 World Olympic Games. It is a large industrial center with a very busy port; it's also a university town, and an important cultural center with an opera-house and many museums, theaters, and concert halls.
Itinerary
6 nights / 8 days
Day 1: Sunday, June 14, 2026 | Depart USA
- Depart via scheduled air service to Madrid, Spain
Madrid
Day 2: Monday, June 15 | Panoramic tour of Madrid
- Arrive in Madrid
- Meet your MCI Tour Manager, who will assist the group to awaiting chartered motorcoach
- Take a panoramic tour of Madrid which includes seeing the Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de España, Buen Retiro Park and the immense Royal Palace
- Late afternoon hotel check-in
- Festival welcome meeting at the hotel
- Rehearsal
- Welcome Dinner included, and overnight
Day 3: Tuesday, June 16 | Prado Museum
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning Rehearsal
- Lunch, on own
- A guided tour of Madrid includes entrance to the Prado Museum. The Museum hosts one of the finest art collections in the world including important Spanish paintings, classical statues purchased from Italy, medieval religious treasures, and even some Romanesque frescoes
- Dinner on own
- Venue Sound Check
- Performance at San Manuel & San Benito in Madrid as part of the American Celebration of Music in Spain*
- Overnight at the hotel
Valencia
Day 4: Wednesday, June 17 | Panoramic tour of Valencia
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
- Morning transfer to Valencia
- Lunch, on own
- Afternoon orientation tour of Valencia. See the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, surrounded by grand buildings and lively cafes. Also visit the nearby Mercado Central, one of Europe’s largest fresh produce markets, housed in a stunning modernist building. Next, see the Ciutat Vella (Old Town) to discover the Cathedral of Valencia, a mix of Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque architecture, and (time permitting) climb the Micalet Tower for breathtaking
views of the city. Finally, drive by the Malvarrosa Beach to see the Mediterranean Sea - Dinner on own, and overnight
Day 5: Thursday, June 18 | Palacio de la Generalidad & Lonja
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Enjoy a half day guided sightseeing tour of Valencia. See the Palacio de la Generalidad and Lonja (Silk Exchange). Northwest of the Cathedral, in Calle de Caballeros, stands the Palacio de la Generalidad, built between 1510 and 1579 to house the parliament of the kingdom of Valencia and now occupied by the Diputación Provincial
- Lunch, on own
- Afternoon Rehearsal
- Dinner included, and overnight
- Performance at Conservatorio Iturbi in Valencia as part of the American Celebration of Music in Spain*
- Return to the hotel for overnight
Barcelona
Day 6: Friday, June 19 | Panoramic tour of Barcelona
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
- Transfer to Barcelona
- Lunch, on own
- Enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona’s highlights including Gothic Quarter, Plaça del Rei, Roman City, Plaça Reial, Port Vell, etc
- Dinner on own, and overnight
Day 7: Saturday, June 20 | Eixample Quarter & La Sagrada Familia
- Breakfast at the hotel
- A guided tour includes the Eixample Quarter, location of many of Barcelona’s best Modernista buildings. Travel down the Passeig de Gràcia, a luxurious street adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps which contains the finest examples of Modernist architecture in Barcelona. Also visit La Sagrada Familia. Designed by the visionary architect Antoni Gaudí, this monumental basilica is a masterpiece of modernist architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction began in 1882 and continues today, making it one of the longest-running architectural projects in history
- Lunch, on own
- Afternoon time at leisure
- Farewell Dinner included
- Sound Check in Venue
- Performance at Church of Pi in Barcelona as part of the American Celebration of Music in Spain*
- Return to the hotel for overnight
Day 8: Sunday, June 21 | Depart for home
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
- Transfer to the Barcelona Airport for return flight home