Study Abroad in Barcelona: Itinerary
September 20, 2021 | December 10, 2021
Monday, September 20 | ![]() | Optional overnight flight from U.S. to Barcelona* |
Tuesday, September 21 | ![]() | Arrive in Barcelona.* Transfer to accommodation.* Students making their own flight arrangements should plan to arrive in Barcelona on this day by 2pm. |
Thursday, September 23 | ![]() | AIFS Orientation and UPF welcome sessions |
Monday, September 27 | ![]() | Fall semester begins |
Friday, October 1 | ![]() | Visit to the Sagrada Familia basilica and panoramic tour |
Saturday, October 2 | ![]() | Day visit to Montserrat and Sitges |
Friday, October 15 to Sunday, October 17 | ![]() | Optional excursion to Andalucía, Seville and Granada ($425) |
Saturday, October 30 | ![]() | Day visit to Figueras and Salvador Dalí Museum |
Friday, November 19 to Sunday, November 21 | ![]() | Weekend excursion to the Pyrenees |
Thursday, November 25 | ![]() | Thanksgiving Dinner |
Saturday, November 27 | ![]() | Day visit to Gerona and Besalú |
Wednesday, December 1 | ![]() | Farewell dinner - Flamenco show |
Friday, December 3 & Thursday, December 9 | ![]() | Examination period |
Friday, December 10 | ![]() | Optional return flight from Barcelona to U.S.* |
*Included for students on the AIFS flight package only.
Calendar, vacation dates and routings are subject to change at the discretion of the CCFS. Students making their own travel arrangements should verify dates with AIFS before finalizing plans.
Please note the flight route may require connections in the U.S. or Europe.