Barcelona, Spain
NOVEMBER 2 - 9, 2023
Join Holly & Tracy of of Stuff You Missed in History Class on a 6-night adventure to Barcelona, Spain! Experience the culture & food scene of Barcelona with a tapas food tour, a classic flamenco show, and informative walking tours, all while tasting Barcelona's incredible sites and nightlife. The trip includes daily breakfast, a wine tasting, a tapas tour, and so much more! Seats are limited!
Highlights & Inclusions:
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6 nights in central Barcelona
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Professional Tour Director
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Daily Breakfast Included
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Welcome & Farewell Dinners
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City Tours of Barcelona
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Classic Flamenco Show
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Picasso Museum
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Sagrada Familia Tour
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Park Guell
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Gothic Barcelona Tour
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Montserrat Day-trip & Abbey Tour
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Sangria & Tapas Tasting Tour
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Wine Tasting
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Leisure time in Barcelona
Day 1:
Nov. 2: Fly To Spain
Depart the United States for an overnight flight to Barcelona, Spain (airfare not included in tour rate).
Day 2:
Nov. 3: Arrive In Barcelona
Enjoy a leisure day before checking into the comfortable and ideally-located hotel for the next six nights (check in 3PM). Unpack and rest before joining fellow travelers, and your hosts Holly and Tracy, for a welcome drink reception at the hotel (7PM). Airport transfers are not included.
Included Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 3:
Nov. 4: Barcelona City Tour - Sagrada Familia - Park Guell
In the morning we are joined by a local expert guide as we explore a few of Barcelona's most famous sights. Our first visit will be to the Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Antoni Gaudi's masterpiece. Sagrada Familia is un- doubtedly the most iconic structure in Barcelona. Construction has been ongoing for more than 135 years, and the sur- real structure, with its rainbow-hued stained glass windows, is due for completion in 2026. the afternoon offers a visit to Park Güell, one of Gaudi's major works in Barcelona. Take in spectacular views of Barcelona and explore this stunning green space that's surrounded by modernist architecture. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4:
Nov. 5: Gothic Barcelona - Food Tour - Flamenco Performance
Our local guide joins us from the hotel as we explore the Gothic Quarter. This quarter is a journey through time to Barce- lona's oldest history, going back to the time of Roman rule; in fact, the Roman grid plan is still visible today in the quar- ter's layout with only a few roads that are open to car traffic. The Gothic Quarter and its medieval streets are a great place to "lose yourself" but never truly get lost. The afternoon is yours to explore Gothic Barcelona. In the evening, we are joined by a local food guide to discover some of the best eats in all of Barcelona. There will be plenty of tastes along the way to make an entire meal! Later, experience the sounds of Spain with traditional Flamenco dancing.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Food Tour
Day 5:
Nov. 6: Barcelona At Leisure
Take the entire day to make your own discoveries in the city of Barcelona or opt for a day trip outside of the city. Bar- celona offers an attractive location to make adventures south, or you could jump on a train and head north to the tiny country of Andorra located in the Pyrenees. There is plenty to see and experience in and around Barcelona.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6:
Nov. 7: Montserrat Day Trip - Cava Tastings
We are joined by a local guide during a day trip to nearby Montserrat, including the 10th century Benedictine Abbey. The name Montserrat literally means 'serrated mountain' in Catalan. For some people, a visit to Montserrat is a religious pilgrimage; for others, it's a visit to a unique mountain range offering views over Catalonia. The Benedictine monastery includes a basilica famous for the Virgin of Montserrat (Black Madonna). Following our visit to Montserrat, we will stop off at a local winery and try the famous Spanish Cava (similar to French Champagne). Late afternoon has us returning to Barcelona. Enjoy the remainder of the evening on your own.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7:
Nov. 8: Barcelona At Leisure - Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a full free day in Barcelona. Experience the fantastic beaches of Barcelona or wander the quaint streets of the old town. At night, we gather with Holly and Tracy and new friends over a farewell dinner to Barcelona & Spain.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 8:
Nov. 9: Fly Home From Barcelona
Depart for home or, if you wish, extend your stay in Europe (Airport transfers not included).
Included Meals: Breakfast
This magnificent hotel is located in the center of Barcelona, a few yards from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas. Built in 1899 by one of Gaudi's masters, it is a beautiful modernist-style building
Tour Price:
DOUBLE RATE
$3399
PER PERSON
(based on 2 people sharing a room - airfare is not included in the trip rate)
SINGLE RATE
$4199
PER PERSON
(based on 1 person in a room - airfare is not included in the trip rate)
Trip Deposit
A $300 non-refundable per person deposit is due at the time of registration. After final payment, all monies are non-refundable. Travel Insurance is available and HIGHLY ENCOURAGED