Architecture University Tour to Barcelona
Example study tour
A university required a group travel package for their Architecture students, where they could visit the iconic architectural treasures and new modernist structures in the city.
StudyLink created a bespoke 4-day itinerary designed to achieve their learning objectives. The study trip allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of core themes of architectural study, including; Architectural Design, Structures, Urban Planning, and Construction.
Group travel services provided by StudyLink
- Return flights from London Luton Airport
- 3 nights’ B&B accommodation at the BCN Sports Hostel
- Pre-paid 4-day Barcelona Travel Pass allowing for unlimited use of public transport throughout the city
- Pre-arranged visits to subject-relevant places of interest: Monumental Core of Park Guell, Casa Batlló, Barcelona Pavilion, Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau and La Sagrada Familia
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Bespoke free-place ratio
- 24/7 on-call service
- Services of a dedicated Account Executive
- Bespoke itinerary planning service
- Online trip organiser & travel app
- Risk management services including live trip tracking
Custom-made 4-day itinerary to Barcelona
Day 1 - Flight to Barcelona
The group make their own way to London Luton Airport, where they boarded their morning flight to Barcelona. After arriving at the airport, the group made their own way to their accommodation using their pre-arranged 4-day Barcelona Travel Pass, which allowed them unlimited use of Barcelona's public transport network.
After checking in at the BCN Sports Hostel, the group had the rest of the day free to explore the city.
Day 2 – Park Güell & Casa Batlló
Continental breakfast served at the hotel.
After breakfast, the group made their way, via public transport, for a StudyLink arranged visit to the Monumental Core of Park Güell.
The group then went to their second pre-arranged visit to Casa Batlló, where during a self-guided visit they could explore the Gaudi masterpiece at their leisure.
The group were free to make their own arrangements in the evening.
Day 3 - Barcelona Pavilion & Sant Pau Recinta Modernista
Continental breakfast served at the hotel.
The group made their way to the Barcelona Pavilion for their pre-arranged visit of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich designed building. This modern structure has significant architectural importance thanks to its use of extravagant materials, such as marble, red onyx and travertine
After this self-guided visit, the group made their way to a StudyLink arranged tour of Sant Pau Recinta Modernista. This building was designed by the the leading architect of Catalan Modernisme, Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
In the evening the group were free to make their own arrangements.
Day 4 - La Sagrada Familia & Return Flight to the UK
Continental breakfast served at the hotel.
Check out of the BCN Sports Hostel before 10am. For their final morning, the group made their way to their pre-arranged tour of the iconic La Sagrada Familia.
After this visit, the group had some free time to do some last-minute shopping and sightseeing. Late afternoon, the students used their Barcelona Travel Pass to travel to Barcelona Airport for their evening flight back to London Luton Airport.
