Code 6119
Type Land & Air
Barcelona
8 days
6 nights
Departure Date Saturday, December 28th, 2019
Return Date Saturday, January 4th, 2020
From $1,995
Deposit $100
Final Payment Date
Friday, November 15th, 2019
11: 30 AM Departure with a private coach to go from Brandywine Campus to JFK
Check-in time with American Airlines should be around 2:45 PM from terminal 8
Flight AA#66 departs at 5:40 PM.
7:10 AM Arrival Barcelona. Assistance and transfer to your hotel.
Check-in for 6 nights at Hotel Ciutat Vella. A comfortable 3 star hotel fantastically located in the heart of the city near the Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya.
Leave your luggage in storage. As you wait for check-in time, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the most famous Barcelona landmarks, including the Olympic Village, a panoramic view from MontJuic and a walk through the Gothic quarter. Your guide will explain how to use public transportation, exchange money and find good places to eat.
Half day guided city tour about Gaudi and Modernismo: Parque Guell, Casa Mila, and of course, you cannot miss the extraordinary Sagrada Familia (inside visit). All entrances are included with skip the lines tickets to avoid long lines. Compulsory audio system inside the monuments is included. Remainder of the day dedicated to Academic Studies.
Day in Barcelona:dedicated to Academic Studies. Museums in Barcelona are numerous; you could go to the Picasso Museum or the Miro Foundation to learn more about these famous artists; or go to the National Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC) or visit Palau de La Musica.
Day in Barcelona: dedicated to Academic Studies. If you are interested in sport, and especially “futbol” (soccer) you’ll want to go and see the impressive Camp Nou Stadium and its museum.
Optional full day excursion to to go to Figueres where you will visit the Dali Theatre Museum. On the way back stop in Girona. Enjoy a walking tour in the medieval City. ($140.- supplement – minimum 10 participants).
Day in Barcelona: dedicated to Academic Studies. Possibility to take the train and spend a day in Tarragona, or visit some food market before attending a cooking class to learn about Catalan cuisine.
8:00 AM Departure from Hotel Ciutat Vella to leave to the airport for your return flight to JFK. Check-in at the American Airline terminal around 8:30 AM
* Round-trip transfer by coach between Brandywine campus and JFK
* Round-trip flight between JFK and Barcelona with American Airlines
* Six nights hotel accommodations at Hotel Ciutat Vella
* Daily breakfast
* Airport – Hotel – airport transfers in Barcelona
* Orientation guided tour on arrival
* Barcelona guided tour of Barcelona including Gaudi monuments Parque Güell, Casa Mila and Sagrada Familia
* English speaking guide for city tours
* Skip the lines entrance tickets to monuments
* Headsets (mandatory)
* All visits with entrance fees as per itinerary
* Excess baggage fees at the airport
* Single room supplement + $395
* Optional day excursion to Figueres and Girona – Price: $140 (minimum 10 participants)
* Passport and visa fees
* Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation or delays
* Additional excursions or activities not mentioned in itinerary or reserved in advance
* Transportation except where noted in the itinerary
* Tips for drivers and guides
* Upgrade to hotel accommodations and activities
* Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
* Any services not listed above as “included”
Everyone needs a passport valid until July 4, 2020. If you are not an American citizen, a visa may be required. A Green Card or equivalent is compulsory.
All academic arrangements are made with PSU Brandywine campus and confirm agreement to abide by Penn State University’s stipulated rules of conduct.
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Course registration for Barcelona opens in October 2019
● CAS 101N. Human Communication in Barcelona. 3 credits, GH, GS, N. Josh Phillips
● INART 1. Conflict and Peace in the Arts of Barcelona, 3 credits, GS. Paul Greene.
Hotel Ciutat Vella – 3-star property
6-nights stay
Address: Carrer dels Tallers, 66, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 934 81 37 99
Boutique hotel in Ramblas area of Barcelona, the Hotel Ciutat Vella offers modern rooms equipped with every comfort, free wi-fi and a solarium with tub hydromassage on the rooftop terrace. The convenient location, less than five minutes from the Plaza de Catalunya and Las Ramblas, allows you to visit on foot Barcelona and its main monuments, as well as shopping streets such as the nearby Passeig de Gracia. The Ciutat Vella is a historic district of Barcelona, one of the most appreciated by those who like a fun and carefree holiday, made of art, and venues.
Francoise is the president and founder of CelestialVoyagers. She graduated with a tourism degree at Nice University in France and has worked as a tour director and operation manager in France, Australia and Mexico. Returning to New York City, she founded CelestialVoyagers with the aim of creating uniquely curated group travel for Universities, Schools and other communities having special interests.
