School Trip to Barcelona
A school trip to Barcelona and the Costa Brava is ideal for a cultural enrichment tour or as an end-of-term treat!
Your students will fall in love with this vibrant, dynamic city. Soak up the atmosphere with a stroll along La Rambla, marvel at the beauty and complexity of the Sagrada Familia, discover more of Gaudi’s unique style at Parc Güell, and take a tour of the famous Camp Nou – home of FC Barcelona.
From your hotel base on the Costa Brava, pupils can enjoy the nearby leisure facilities, including Waterworld, ten pin bowling and mini golf. For the ultimate reward, we can also arrange a full day excursion to the Port Aventura theme park.
There are opportunities here to enjoy activities related to Spanish, art, geography, business studies, fashion and food technology, which means there's plenty of educational value to a school trip to Barcelona!
Suggested Itinerary (7 days, 4 nights)
Day 1/7
Morning
Depart from school and travel to Dover/Folkestone
Evening
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Day 2/7
Morning
Arrive in Costa Brava
Afternoon
Local familiarisation walk
Evening
Evening meal at hotel
Ten Pin Bowling
Day 3/7
Morning
Full day tour of Barcelona including Sagrada Familia and Nou Camp
Evening
Evening meal at hotel
Day 4/7
Morning
Full day tour of Barcelona including Parc Guell and Olympic Stadium
Evening
Evening meal at hotel
Mini Golf
Day 5/7
Morning
Full day at Port Aventura Theme Park
Evening
Evening meal at hotel
Day 6/7
Morning
Return travel to Calais
Evening
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Day 7/7
Morning
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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4 nights' half-board accommodation
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed info pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return Channel crossings
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Return executive coach travel
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Vamoos - our easy-to-use travel app
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VAT at current rate to tour operators
Educational activities and visits
Escriba Patisserie
Visit this amazing Art Nouveau building to see how delicious pastries are made at this Patisserie.Visitors will also get to… Read More
Mosaiccos - Mosaic Workshop
Experience the fascination of mosaics in Barcelona with one of Mosaiccos workshops in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.Students will… Read More
Soviet Bunker at Salvador Andreu House
Originally the house of Salavador Andreu, Barcelona's wealthiest physician, during the Spanish War the house was re-purposed as the Soviet… Read More
Barcelona Adventure Quest Trail
The perfect activity to get your students speaking in Barcelona… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Camp Nou Experience
Home to FC Barcelona, a visit to the Nou Camp stadium includes a tour of the stadium itself, with a… Read More
Horta Labyrinth Park
One of Barcelona's hidden gems, this hedge maze has delighted visitors for centuries, making it the oldest garden in the… Read More
Olympic Museum & Stadium
This stadium was the focus of the 1992 Olympic Games; it isnow turned into an Olympic Museum and Gallery where… Read More
Palau Dalmases Flamenco
Something that is certainly not to be missed! See the authentic Flamenco show at the Palau Dalmases in Barcelona and… Read More
Park Guell
Intended as a housing development that never quite took off, Parc Guell is an urban park in a northern suburb… Read More
PortAventura
This popular theme park includes a log flume and a roller coaster with no less than 8 inverted loops. It’s… Read More
Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi's unique, awe-inspiring cathedral continues to grow almost organically, like a medieval cathedral. A museum tells the story of… Read More
Waterworld
Located in the seaside resort of Lloret de Mar, this water-themed park is a great relaxing break from the city… Read More
Accommodation
The Hotel Gran Garbi is situated in Lloret de Mar, 300 metres from the beach and 200 metres from the town centre. Facilities include an air-conditioned dining room, luggage room, pool and games area, lounge with satellite TV, indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
All rooms are en-suite and have a TV, telephone, safety deposit box and balcony. Students will be accommodated in mainly twin and triple rooms, staff in twins or singles (single supplement will apply).
Meals are buffet style with a wide variety of choice available.
Hotel Internacional is ideally located along the seafront in Calella. It boasts a total of 120 comfortable guestrooms. Students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, with staff in twins. All rooms are en-suite and come with climate control, satellite TV, telephone and safe. Other facilities include an outdoor pool, restaurant and games room.
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
We'll tailor make your school trip to meet your specific requirements
2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip
4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Lucas — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
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