Barcelona: The City Stay
Antoni Gaudí’s architectural fingerprints are all over Barcelona, most notably at colorful Park Güell and his infamous work-in-progress, La Sagrada Família.
As you walk along Las Ramblas (which means “stream” in Arabic) and peddle through the city’s Gothic Quarter, you’ll be swept away by the creative spirit and playful charm that make this Catalonian capital so magical.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
Take a bike tour of Barcelona
Enjoy dinner in Barcelona
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Barcelona
Participate in an art workshopCompete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Visit the Picasso Museum -
Day 5: Barcelona
Visit La Boquería market
Take a Spanish cooking class
Explore Barcelona on your own
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Day 6: Barcelona
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Montserrat
Journey northwest of Barcelona on a half-day excursion to Montserrat. Its mountain setting provides a dramatic backdrop for the 9th-century monastery whose basilica houses the Black Virgin Mary of Montserrat. Legend has it that Benedictine monks could not move the statue to construct their monastery, so instead they built around it. You may even hear the renowned boys' choir during your visit.
Enjoy a Spanish guitar performance
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Day 7: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 7: Barcelona • Paris
Travel by TGV train to Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
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Day 8: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Visit the Louvre
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
Take a bike tour of Barcelona
Enjoy dinner in Barcelona
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Barcelona
Participate in an art workshopCompete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Visit the Picasso Museum -
Day 5: Barcelona
Visit La Boquería market
Take a Spanish cooking class
Explore Barcelona on your own
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Day 6: Barcelona
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Montserrat
Journey northwest of Barcelona on a half-day excursion to Montserrat. Its mountain setting provides a dramatic backdrop for the 9th-century monastery whose basilica houses the Black Virgin Mary of Montserrat. Legend has it that Benedictine monks could not move the statue to construct their monastery, so instead they built around it. You may even hear the renowned boys' choir during your visit.
Enjoy a Spanish guitar performance
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Day 7: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 7: Barcelona • Paris
Travel by TGV train to Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
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Day 8: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Visit the Louvre
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by expert, licensed local guides (2 with extension); 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
La Sagrada Família; Park Güell; bike tour; “City Challenge” scavenger hunt; Picasso Museum; La Boqueria Market; cooking class; art workshop; with extension: Louvre; Seine River cruise
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Experiential learning
Cooking class; art workshop
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
