Study Abroad in Barcelona: Cultural Travel

2-day visit to London (Included in fee)

Friday, June 12 Arrive in London. Transfer to centrally-located hotel. Rest of the day free.

Saturday, June 13 Half-day sightseeing tour with a professional guide who will point out some of London’s most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London.

Sunday, June 14 Transfer to the airport for your flight to Barcelona.

Includes hotel, breakfasts, airport transfers, sightseeing tour and local guide. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Day visit to Gerona (Included in fee)

A walled city of Roman origin, Gerona is located at a strategic point between the Pyrenees and Barcelona. Its narrow cobblestone streets and spectacular monuments and museums make it a visit to remember.

Saturday, June 20 Walking tour includes visits to the 12th century Church of Sant Nicolau, the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, the Romanesque Arab Baths and the Jewish quarter. Free time to visit the art and archaeology exhibits of the city’s museums. Early evening return to Barcelona.

Day visit to Figueras and the Salvador Dalí Museum

Saturday, June 27 Morning visit to Figueras and the Teatro Museo Dalí, one of the most visited museums in Spain, where Salvador Dalí, one of the 20th century’s greatest artists, worked and is buried. Many of Dalí’s most famous works are on display, including Rainy Taxi and the Mae West Room.

Day visit to Montserrat and Sitges (Included in fee)

Saturday, July 4 Students visit the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat, located 2,400 feet above sea level and Catalunya’s most important pilgrimage site for more than a thousand years. Students visit the Basilica to see the Black Virgin. Afternoon visit to the former fishing village of Sitges, now a thriving, cosmopolitan beach resort, offering excellent beaches, restaurants and museums, located 30 minutes south of Barcelona. Students have free time to explore the town or enjoy the beach. Early evening return to Barcelona.

Day visit to Cava Winery (Included in 6-week fee)

Saturday, July 18 Visit one of the oldest and most famous Cava wineries in Spain, located in one of the most amazing landscapes in Catalonia. Learn about the different types of grapes and the entire process behind getting a good cava.

Dates are tentative and subject to change.

All day visits include transportation, entrance fees and services of a local guide. Meals are not included.