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Below is a sample itinerary, all our tours and itineraries are curated to your specific group requirements As the historic centre and capital of Catalonia in Northern Spain, Barcelona has an inimitable feel…
MoreBelow is a sample itinerary, all our tours and itineraries are curated to your specific group requirements
As the historic centre and capital of Catalonia in Northern Spain, Barcelona has an inimitable feel that no other Spanish city can match. School trips to Barcelona offer a diverse experience to students of all ages and subjects – from the modernist architecture of Gaudi and surreal art on show at the Museu Picasso, to the bustling atmosphere of Las Ramblas and illustrious heritage of the Camp Nou. There is nothing like the full cultural immersion effect to get your students into the right frame of mind to inhale the multiple knowledge facets Barcelona has to offer.
Whatever your learning objectives, Barcelona offers a perfect balance of culture, history, art, sport and fun for you to be sure your students leave this city feeling enlightened and inspired!
Contact us now at groups@marathontravel.ie for your perfectly curated tour, tailored to your specific requirements
LessDay 1
Morning
Your luxury coach and driver will be waiting at your school to escort you to Dublin Airport for your flight to beautiful Barcelona.
Afternoon
Land in Barcelona and there will be a coach waiting to take you on a panoramic tour of the city.
After your stunning city tour you will get a chance to enjoy and explore the awe inspiring Sagrada Familia.
Evening
In the evening your students will get to enjoy a game of bowling at a local bowling alley.
After which your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Day 2
Morning
Breakfast will be served in your hotel.
After everyone is fed and watered you will be escorted by coach to your next stop of the tour!
Afternoon
Enjoy a day at the fun and exciting Port Aventura.
Don't forget to remind your students to pack their swimming gear so they can enjoy the waterslides and pools the park has to offer!
Evening
After a thrilling day of theme park adventuring you will be transferred to your hotel to enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day 3
Morning
An early breakfast will be served in your accommodation.
Your coach will be waiting to whisk you off to the sensational Picasso Museum to enjoy a morning viewing art created by the founder of cubism.
Afternoon
In the afternoon you will have the chance to visit a more modern part of Barcelona the Olympic Stadium and Montjuic.
Evening
In the evening you will have some free time in the Port area of Barcelona and will have some free time for some shopping at Maremagnum
Your coach will be ready to transfer the group back to the hotel.
Day 4
Morning
Enjoy your final breakfast in your hotel followed by an educational visit to La Pedrera.
Afternoon
In the early afternoon you will have the chance to view Barcelona from a different angle from the beautiful Park Guell.
Evening
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Ireland.
A coach will be waiting your arrival to drop you back to your school or original pick up point!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR SCHOOL TOUR TO Barcelona??
- Return flight from Ireland to Barcelona
- Coach at disposal as per itinerary
- 3 nights in hotel
- 3 breakfasts in the hostel
- Panoramic City Tour
- Entrance to La Sagrada Familia
- Entrance to the Picasso Museum
- Visit the Olympic Stadium
- 1 day Entrance to PortAventura
- Entrance to La Pedrera
- 1 Game of Bowling
- Group Travel Insurance
- Online Booking System for your Group
- Designated Account Manager to look after you from your initial quote until you return home
WHAT EDUCATIONAL VISITS ARE INCLUDED?
- Panoramic City Tour
- Entrance to La Sagrada Familia
- Entrance to the Picasso Museum
- Visit the Olympic Stadium
- 1 day Entrance to PortAventura
- Entrance to La Pedrera
- 1 Game of Bowling
CAN ITINERARIES BE CHANGED AND ADJUSTED?
Yes absolutely, the above is a sample itinerary.
All itineraries are adjusted to suit your groups specific requirements.
If there is a Cultural tour or some specific sightseeing you would like to add, just mention this at the time of inquiry and we will adapt the itinerary accordingly.
CAN YOU CREATE A TOUR OF Barcelona TO SPECIFIC CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS?
We can indeed, whether your group is travelling for language, culture, history, geography or religion we can curate a tour that is specific to your curricular requirements.
We create the tour specifically for your requirements, whether they be curricular, budget or time.
Drop us an email on groups@marathontravel.ie with your requirements and we will create the perfect itinerary for you and your students!
HOW MUCH DOES MARATHON TRAVEL'S Barcelona TRIP COST?
Our School Tour to Barcelona varies in price depending on your groups requirements. Prices vary depending on the time of year you with to travel and how many students will travel as part of the group.
Please email: groups@marathontravel.ie for further information or call our offices on +3531 4755010 ext. 4 and one of our team will be happy to assist
HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU NEED TO QUALIFY AS A GROUP?
We offer group packages for groups of 15 people up to 100 people. The more the merrier!
DO YOU OFFER NATIONWIDE PICK UPS?
We do indeed!
Your driver and luxury coach will pick you up from your school and will accompany you for the duration of your trip.
DO YOU OFFER FREE TEACHER PLACES?
Free Teacher places are offered on the basis of a minimum number of 20 paying passengers with 1 Free Place for every 10 paying passengers.
HOW DOES YOUR ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM WORK?
Once you have received your quote and are happy to proceed with your group booking we will create your personalized secure online booking and payment portal.
We can include your school / club logo on the landing page.
We will then forward the group leader a link which can be forwarded to your members. Each person can then individually log in, book their place and make their payment. Saving you the hassle of collecting and dealing with cash!
IS YOUR ONLINE BOOKING AND PAYMENT SYSTEM SECURE?
Yes, 100%
Our booking portal complies with all GDPR regulations and guidelines.
We use SAGEPAY as our payment system that is completely secure and safe for your group to use!
IS A PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL?
A passport is required for travel by air to Spain. Your passport must be valid up to your return date.
CAN WE FUND-RAISE FOR OUR TRIP?
Absolutely! Fundraising is a terrific team or class bonding experience.
Please note if you are fundraising for your trip we do have payment terms that need to be met for your trip to be secure!
Pop us an email on groups@marathontravel.ie for fundraising ideas.
WHY BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TRIP WITH MARATHON TRAVEL?
Marathon Travel are the experts in creating overseas educational trips and unique travel experiences for secondary school students.
Let our experienced educational tour planners customize your school group tour to fit your curriculum needs! From destinations throughout Europe and the UK to destinations worldwide, our planners will work with you to design a customized tour to meet the needs of your curriculum and budget.
Marathon Travel take the headache out of booking international school tours, we offer an online booking system to all groups travelling that can be dispersed to all students and their guardians to allow each of them to book and pay independently.
We are insured, licensed & bonded with the Commission for Aviation Regulation.The bond we have with them ensures the safety of all deposits and payments.Tour operator number T.O 225
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