Whittier Sports Class
Madrid and Barcelona, Spain
May 23 - June 2, 2023
About the Trip
This is a custom ActivSport Travel trip created for the Whittier Sports Class to sightsee learn delve into the world of sports in Spain in Late May/Early June 2023. City tours, cultural excursions, sports activities, lodging, and transportation are all included throughout the tour.
11 Days/10 Nights
Group Pricing:
Minimum of 17 total guests (2 Free Spots) - $3425
Minimum of 22 total guests (2 Free Spots) - $3000
Minimum of 27 total guests (2 Free Spots) - $2735
Minimum of 17 total guests (1 Free Spots) - $3085
Minimum of 22 total guests (1 Free Spots) - $2805
Minimum of 27 total guests (1 Free Spots) - $2630
What’s Included
Accommodations
Accommodation each night at 3 & 4-star equivalent properties in double-occupancy.
Guided Tours/Activities
All guided tours/activities (including entrance fees) to cultural/historic sites, museums, games and sports related expenses, and other points of interest as listed are included throughout the tour.
Ground Transportation
All ground transportation costs upon arrival (including public transit passes, train tickets, fuel surcharges, tolls, and parking).
Breakfast
Breakfast is included each day at your accommodation (or nearby)
ActivSport Fundraiser
ActivSport Sweepstakes Fundraiser (free vacations to Barcelona, Puerto Rico, and 2 flights to Florida). Click here for more details.
Trip Leader Services
Full-time Trip Leaders assigned to your team for the duration of the trip and available to answer questions, handle emergencies, etc.
What’s Not Included
Airfare
Round trip airfare, including taxes, fuel surcharges, and fees (package w/o flights available if you would prefer to purchase your own airfare).
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is available through our partner, Travel Guard, at an additional cost. Click here for more information.
Lunch & Dinner
You will be responsible for your lunches and dinners throughout the trip.
Gratuity
Tips for ActivSport Trip Leaders, bus drivers, and/or local guides.
Incidentals
All incidentals including, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, shopping, and additional sightseeing not on the itinerary.
Trip Itinerary
My 23 - Arrive in Madrid
Land in Madrid on your individually booked flight and make your way to the hotel. There are no organized activities today, so you are free to explore at your own pace and/or rest from your flight if you have time.
(Sleep Madrid)
May 24 - Walking Tour & Pro Soccer Match
We will start the trip with a walking tour to orient you to the city and see highlights, including the Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace. In the evening, we will attend a professional soccer match (schedule permitting).
(Sleep Dublin)
May 25 - Mercado de San Miguel
Morning Lecture. Next, we will visit one of the gastronomic highlights of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel. From the finest Iberian ham and freshest fish and shellfish brought in daily from Galicia, to Mediterranean rice dishes and the most exquisite cheeses from Castile, Asturias and the Basque Country – at the Mercado de San Miguel, you’ll find all the highlights of Spanish cuisine. Evening free to explore the city at your own pace.
(Sleep Madrid)
May 26 - Toledo Day Trip
This morning we will head to the nearby city of Toledo, a magnificent walled hilltop city. After we arrive, we will take a guided walking tour through the city’s labyrinth of winding pedestrian streets, where we will learn about the mix of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian cultures that defined this city’s history and architecture. After, there will be free time for expiration. Toledo is known for its traditional crafts, including damascene metalwork, antique-inspired swords, and handmade marzipan (sweet almond candies).
(Sleep Madrid)
May 27 - Bullfight
Morning lecture. Free time to explore the Spanish capital in the afternoon. Some places we recommend are:
The Royal Palace of Madrid - tour this grand palace, where the Spanish royal family still conducts state ceremonies.
Museo Reina Sofia - Spain’s national museum of 19th-century art hosts many famous works, including Pablo Picasso’s Guernica.
Parqu del Buen Retiro - Visit Madrid’s main park to see how locals spend their free time.
Templo de Debod - This ancient Egyptian temple (from 2200 BC!) was given by Egypt as thanks for the assistance of Spanish archaeologists in the 1960s. Come here for great views over the city.
In the evening, we will attend the most traditional of Spanish Fiestas, a Bullfight. The Spanish people consider them art forms that are intimately linked with their country’s history, art, and culture. Pressure groups attempt to lobby against bullfighting yet the King of Spain himself has allegedly stated that the day the EU bans bullfighting is the day Spain leaves the EU.
(Sleep Madrid)
May 28 - Travel to Barcelona, Bike Tour
We will depart for Barcelona via high-speed train. After checking into our hotel, we will discover Barcelona on an unforgettable guided bike tour, certainly the best way to visit the city! Highlights will include Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter and its narrow picturesque streets, Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, and more! Evening free to explore the city and its vibrant nightlife.
(Sleep Barcelona)
May 29 - Professional Basketball Game
Morning lecture. In the afternoon, we will attend a professional playoff basketball game (schedule permitting).
(Sleep Barcelona)
May 30 - Olympic Museum and Stadium
We will start our day with a dive into the 1992 Summer Games with a seminar at the Olympic Museum, focused on the planning and legacy of the Barcelona Games.The tour will continue with a visit to the Olympic Stadium, where the 1992 games famously opened with the torch lit by a flaming arrow.
After, we will head up to Montjuic for a beautiful view of the city and a glimpse into the city and region’s tumultuous history with the Spanish government in Madrid. Free time in the evening to explore.
(Sleep Barcelona)
May 31 - FC Barcelona Tour
Morning lecture. Following free time for lunch, we will visit FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou. You will visit both the stadium and the team museum, where you will learn about the famed club’s history. Among many other things, you will see an area dedicated to Leo Messi, the trophy cabinet and the interactive room, where you can reminisce about Barça milestones.
(Sleep Barcelona)
June 1 - Final Exam and Sagrada Familia
Morning final exam. In the afternoon, we will visit to the Sagrada Familia, the masterpiece of famed Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudí and one of the most famous churches in the world. During the visit, you will experience the vibrant colors of the church’s stained glass windows and learn about the evolution of the basilica’s 100+ years of construction (and the final work to bring it to completion). Free time to explore the city in the evening.
(Sleep Barcelona)
June 2 - Travel Home
Trip Ends. Fly back to the United States or stay in Europe on your individually booked flight.
Trip Documents and Additional Resources
Passport Submission Form
Each traveler needs to submit their passport information by February 15, 2023. If you do not expect to receive your passport in time, please let us know ahead of the deadline.
Group Flight Info
Your booking reference and e-ticket information will be available approximately 30 days prior to departure, once the details have been released by the airline(s).
A link will be provided here at that time.
Covid Tests to Return to the US
*Update June 12, 2022 - The US removed the Covid testing requirement for all travelers prior to entering the country as of June 12, 2022. Click Here for more information. As always, check the current requirements at the time of your trip as the rules can change.
Trip Preparation Guide
The trip preparation guide is designed to give you important information and to better prepare you for your trip. It includes a packing list, currency information, plug adapter needs, and more.
The trip preparation guide will be available here 45 - 60 days before departure.
Printable Itinerary
Approximately a week prior to your trip, a printable version of your itinerary will be available at a link here.
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