Explore the bold, artistic, and sun-soaked heart of Catalonia—from Gaudí’s surreal skyline to the colorful world of Dalí. This 7-day itinerary offers students and educators a vibrant mix of architecture, art, culture, and coastal beauty.
Board your international flight to Barcelona, ready for a week of color, creativity, and Catalan culture.
Arrive in Barcelona and meet your local tour escort. After checking into your hotel and freshening up:
Take a light walking tour through the Gothic Quarter, including Plaça Reial, La Rambla, and Barcelona Cathedral
Optional stop at Mercat de la Boqueria for snacks or fresh juices
Enjoy a welcome group dinner of Catalan tapas and rest up for your Gaudí-filled days ahead
Explore Gaudí’s most iconic works with a licensed guide and private coach:
Sagrada Família – Guided visit of his monumental unfinished basilica
Parc Güell – Gaudí’s colorful mosaic park with sweeping views of the city
Casa Batlló – A surreal, bone-like façade and dreamlike interiors
Casa Milà (La Pedrera) – Another of Gaudí’s masterworks, with rooftop chimneys and organic forms
In the evening, visit Magic Fountain of Montjuïc light show
Group dinner
Spend the day diving deeper into the city:
Visit Hospital de Sant Pau, a UNESCO-listed former hospital designed in Catalan Modernist style
Explore Montjuïc Hill:
• Ride the cable car for panoramic views
• Visit MNAC (National Art Museum of Catalonia) or Poble Espanyol, a replica Spanish village
Picasso Museum in the El Born district
Dinner in the seaside district or a local paella restaurant
Travel to Figueres for a day immersed in the bizarre brilliance of Salvador Dalí:
Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum, a wildly imaginative space designed by Dalí himself
Stop at Dalí Jewels exhibition next door (bonus!)
Optional: short walk through Figueres town for ice cream or shopping
Return to Barcelona in time for dinner and free time.
Visit the Montserrat Monastery, nestled in the mountains with views and hiking trails
Hear the boys’ choir, explore the basilica, and ride the funicular
Optional: sample local cheese and honey from market stalls
Return to Barcelona for a farewell dinner and final group reflections.
Transfer to Barcelona Airport for your return flight to the U.S.—taking home memories of mosaics, museums, and Mediterranean magic.
Board for 6 nights (no lunches included)
Accommodation in hotels
Breakfasts at the hostels
Dinner at local restaurants
All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program
Local public transportation
The presence of a guide throughout the trip
Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to France
