Trip to BARCELONA

 

Day 1:  

We will leave San Sebastian in the night between Thursday and Friday at 00:45 and arrive in Barcelona in the morning, where we will make the City Tour, the check-in at the hostel and you will have free time for lunch. After that, you will have more free time during the whole afternoon.

Parque de la Ciudadela

For some people this is the most beautiful park of the city. Till the 19th century it used to be the city’s only green place. There can be found a large fountain, a lake with a waterfall (cascada), a Zoo, a Museum of Natural Science and of course the Citadel.

Arco de triunfo

​ Is a memorial arch. It was built as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas. 

Casa Batllo

This is a building built by the architect Antoni Gaudí. It was built in 1875. 

Casa Mila (La Pedrera)

This is a building built by the architect Antoni Gaudí. It was built in 1897. 

Plaza Cataluña

The heart of Barcelona, it connects the old and the new town. It is known for its fountains, statues and its proximity to sights and shopping streets. 

La Rambla

Is a 1,2 km long promenade with nice cafes and shops. It is probably the most popular street in Barcelona. But be careful there are many pickpockets. It contains several interesting buildings:
Palace of the Virreina
Market La Boqueria
Teatro El Liceo
At the end of the street we can find the statue of Christopher Columbus.

Marketplace: La Boqueria

There is no other place where you will be able to observe the Spanish way of life better then here. All your senses will be involved and nowhere will you be able to find fresher food for such fair prices.

Puerto Deportivo

Is a charming Marina. Here are nice Fish Restaurants and the Sea Breeze will refresh your senses.  It’s a good place for us to have a short break.

Reccomendations for the Free Time in Barcelona:

Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia means church of the holy family and it is a must-see. It was designed by the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. The construction actually started before Gaudí became involved in 1883. Progress was slow because of the civil war and the construction relied on private donations.

Torre Agbar

On our city tour through Barcelona we will cross this Skyscraper. It has 32 levels and is made out of glass and aluminum. The architect chose more than 40 colors for the facade so that it would appear as a reptile skin. 
 

Parque Güell

Is a public park system composed of gardens and architectonic elements located on Carmel Hill. The park was built between 1900 and 1914 and was officially opened as a public park in 1926. In 1984,UNESCO declared the park a World Heritage Site under “Works of Antoni Gaudí”. 

After that, there will be free time in the hostel and then we'll be drinking and partying together in the club.

Barrio gotico

The English name for this neighbourhood is Gothic Quarter. It also includes the Jewish Quarter. The buildings remain from the middle age and you have to be careful that you don’t get lost in the maze-like streets.

After we're done with the tour we will have time to look for what we want for dinner. Then, we'll stay at the hostel to party together.

Day 2:


In the morning we will all meet at the hostel and we will take the bus in which we travel to visit:

Montjuic

Or translated Jewish Mountain is Barcelona’s green lung. From here you have a beautiful view over the old town. Here we will also see the Fuente de Montjuic (engl. Fountain) and the Castillo de Montjuic (engl. Castle). Which is an old military fortress that has been used as a prison and torture center.
 

The Bunkers

It was built in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War. They were the anti-aircraft defense of Barcelona of whose original structure hasn't changed across the ages.

After visiting these two places in the morning, we will come back to Barcelona you will have more free time so that you can pick up your visit of the city where you left it off.

 

3rd Day:
 

In the morning we do the Check-out in the lobby of the hostel and we will leave to Zaragoza.

ZARAGOZA

Come and discover Zaragoza with your Erasmus friends. The city is located next to the Ebro River, between Madrid and Barcelona. Its history is full of diversity, with Romans, Muslims, Jews and Christians going down in history. We can witness this through places such as the Circus (Roman ruins), Mudejar style churches and more.
 

Pilar Square

It is one of the busiest popular centers in Zaragoza. There we can find the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar, where the homonymous image is venerated. It goes by the nickname "la sala de la ciudad" (the living room of the city) because it is where many festivals are held. Also called Plaza de las Catedrales because there are two cathedrals; The Seo and the Pillar.

The Lonja

It is a civil building of Renaissance style built in the first half of the 16th century in Zaragoza that was made for economic activities. It is nowadays an exhibition room for Zaragoza City Council.

The Arch and the House of Dean

These are one of the most emblematic corners of the city. Near the Gate of St. Bartholomew, gate on the east side of the Cathedral of the Seo, there is an arch on which was built the house called the Deán. The pointed arch dates back to 1587 and above it stands a viewpoint with three Gothic windows overlooking the square of San Bruno.

Stone bridge

The stone bridge and the Petril de San Lázaro are a monumental complex built on the river Ebro in the city of Zaragoza.

Private bus from San Sebastian to Barcelona
Private bus to visit Montjuic
Private bus from Barcelona to Zaragoza
Private bus from Zaragoza to San Sebastian
Accommodation with breakfast included
Friday and Saturday Party in clubs from Barcelona
Travel insurance
 

The price doesn't include:

Seeing Messi on the beach

Seeing an elephant at the Zoo

MEETING POINT : San Sebastián/Donosti (Nueva Estación Autobuses)