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0115 9404 303School Business Studies trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava
Barcelona is a great place for a business studies trip. Visit El Periodico de Catalunya, the biggest-selling daily newspaper in Catalunya; or take a tour of the stock exchange.
Enjoy both the busy city lifestyle and the relaxing beach scene. Visit the impressive Port of Barcelona, the biggest in Spain, or the Torres Winery. During your free time stroll down La Rambla, climb the towers of the Sagrada Familia or visit one of the many museums.
Many groups stay at one of the coastal resorts: Calella, Lloret de Mar, Blanes or Tossa de Mar.
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4 days/3 nights
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Includes:
- 3 nights half board accommodation
- Return flights inc. of taxes and supp.
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationSagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi's unique , awe-inspiring cathedral continues to grow almost organically, like a medieval cathedral. A museum tells story of Gaudi and the cathedral and its near-destruction during the Spanish civil war. The world's most beautiful building site.(Minimum group of 20 for group pricing)Pre-payment compulsory.Optional lift to the top(Cannot be booked or pre-paid in advance).
El Periodico de Catalunya
The newspaper Periodico de Catalunya is Spain's most highly-respected broadsheet newspaper. A visit to the El Periodico begins with the visit to its facilities and shows an idea of the daily pressure of a newspaper. The intention of the visit is to get a perspective of the media business.
SA Damm Brewery
The brewery founded by Gerrman refugee Augustus Damm in 1876 is now one of Spain's largest brewing concerns. A visit to the brewery in Prat de Llobregat near Barcelona begins with an audio-visual presentation on the brewing process, followed by a guided tour of the plant.
Torres Winery
A visit to the traditional, family-run Torres winery includes a guided tour of wine production and bottling process and a chance to taste their wines or brandies (or grape juice for children)
Parc Guell/ Casa-Museu Gaudi
Intended as a housing developent that never took off, Parc Guell is an urban park in a northern suberb of Barcelona . It's full of the striking, challenging shapes of Gaudi's architecture.
Codorniu
Codorniu is one of the leading and best-established brands of cava, Spain's celebrated sparkling wine. A visit to the winery includes a visit to the Codorniu cellars and museum.
Vichy Waters Catalan - Font D' Or
The Vichy Waters Catalan Group consolidated its position as the top, independent, natural mineral water bottling group in Spain. The visit includes a guided tour of the facilities and different departments of the organisation.
Olympic Stadium and Gallery
Barcelona’s other stadium was the focus of the 1992 Olympic Games. The Olympic Museum and Gallery located within the stadium chart the history of the Games. Today the Barcelona Olympic stadium is open to visitors to take a look around and see where all the action took place.Different tours available please enquire.Pre-payment is compulsory.Metro: Placa Espanya (Green Line, L3)- you have a 20 min w...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Flight from Uk to Barcelona/Girona | local familiarisation on foot | evening meal at hotel |
| Day 2 | Visit to the Port of Barcelona - Spain's largest | Visit El Periodico de Catalunya Newspaper | Evening meal at hotel |
| Day 3 | Visit to the Torres Winery | Visit La Borsa - Barcelona's stock exchange | Evening meal at hotel |
| Day 4 | Visit local market | Flight back to the UK |
Hotel Vila
This charming three star establishment has been in the same family for three generations and offers personal attention in comfortable facilities (thanks to the recent and continuous programmes of refurbishment and modernisation). Pupils will be accommodated in mainly triple rooms, staff in twins unless singles are required - there will be a single room supplement. The bedrooms are equipped with en-suite bathroom, telephone, satellite television and safety deposit boxes. Please note some rooms may have balconies. Facilities include 3 lifts, swimming pool, television room and a lounge/bar.
Hotel Hawai
The Hawai/ Montevista Hotel is situated in Lloret de Mar just 500m from the beach, the hotel regularly welcomes school groups. Students are generally accommodated in triple or quad rooms and staff in twins. All rooms are en suite and have a safety deposit box and telephone.
Other facilities include 2 lifts, bar / snack bar, television lounge and a dining room. Central heating and air conditioning throughout the hotel. Garden with swimming pool, sunbathing terrace (free sunbeds) and a children's playground. Buffet with all meals.
Please note the Hawaii and Montevista Hotels are a part of the same group, groups may be staying in either part.
Other facilities include 2 lifts, bar / snack bar, television lounge and a dining room. Central heating and air conditioning throughout the hotel. Garden with swimming pool, sunbathing terrace (free sunbeds) and a children's playground. Buffet with all meals.
Please note the Hawaii and Montevista Hotels are a part of the same group, groups may be staying in either part.
