Huntingtown High School Language Tour

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10‑Day Itinerary

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Itinerary — Day‑by‑day (Base program, apply for May / June / July–August)

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Day 1 — Depart USA / Arrive Barcelona

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Morning: Group meet at BWI (Baltimore/Washington Int’l). Group check‑in 3 hours before departure.

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Flight: BWI → BCN (overnight / daytime depending on airline).

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Evening: Arrival at Barcelona El Prat. Meet the local coach / transfer to student residence / hotel. Orientation walk near accommodation. Early dinner & lights‑out.

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Day 2 — Barcelona (Gaudí & Gothic Quarter)

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Morning: Guided walking tour of the Gothic Quarter (history & architecture).

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Late morning: Visit La Sagrada Família (timed, pre‑booked group tickets).

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Lunch: Packed/group lunch or local sandwich stop.

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Afternoon: Park Güell (monumental zone) + Gaudí architectural session.

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Evening: Tapas introduction or paella workshop (group activity).

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Day 3 — Barcelona → Girona → Collioure/Perpignan (cross into France)

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Morning: Transfer by coach / regional train to Girona (brief walking tour).

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Midday: Continue to Catalan coast → Perpignan or seaside Collioure (France).

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Afternoon: Coastal cultural walk, local art history talk.

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Evening: Group debrief & cultural reflection.

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Day 4 — Collioure / Perpignan → Arles

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Morning: Scenic coastal time (short beach activity if schedule allows).

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Afternoon: Travel inland to Arles (Roman heritage, Van Gogh sites). Guided walking tour + photography exercise.

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Evening: Overnight in Arles or nearby student lodging.

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Day 5 — Nîmes & Pont du Gard

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Morning: Transfer to Nîmes — Roman Arena visit (guided).

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Afternoon: Visit Pont du Gard (UNESCO, interpretive group activity).

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Evening: Travel to Avignon or Carcassonne for overnight (depending on routing choice).

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Day 6 — Medieval Carcassonne

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Morning: Guided tour of the Cité de Carcassonne (castle, ramparts). Educational treasure hunt for students.

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Afternoon: Skills‑based workshop (medieval crafts or history interpretation).

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Evening: Overnight in Carcassonne or nearby.

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Day 7 — Return towards Barcelona (stops en route)

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Morning: Depart Carcassonne → stop at local market / small town for cultural immersion.

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Afternoon: Arrive back in the Barcelona region. Free time on the beach or supervised local exchange with a school or community group (optional).

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Evening: Free / prepare for final program days.

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Day 8 — Barcelona: Museums & Service Learning

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Morning: Museum visit (Picasso Museum or MACBA) — student guided prompts + worksheet.

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Afternoon: Beach games or supervised environmental service activity (e.g., small beach cleanup).

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Evening: Flamenco show or intercultural performance night.

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Day 9 — Barcelona: Reflection & Last Activities

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Morning: Student presentations: "What I learned" (groups prepare short presentations).

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Afternoon: Shopping, souvenir time, last museum or architectural stop.

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Evening: Final group dinner with certificate presentation & closing ceremony.

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Day 10 — Depart Barcelona → USA

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Morning: Pack & check‑out. Transfer to BCN for return flight to BWI.

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Evening / next day: Arrival at BWI (depending on flight). End of program.

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Notes: 

• Organised free-time can be arranged 
• Optionals to be chosen and made part of the Itinerary and overall tour

Pricing:

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Total Price Ranges (per student)

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Train and Coach Options (hybrid): $4,000–$4,600

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Inclusions/Exclusions/Options:

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Meals

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Included: Daily breakfast + 10 group lunches/dinners

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Not included: Free-choice meals for local immersion

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Cultural meals: Paella workshop, Provençal cooking, tapas night

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Cultural Activities

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• Guided walking tours in every major city

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• Artisan workshops (soap making, ceramics, cooking)

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• Language exchange with local teens (if partner schools available)

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• Flamenco show & class

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• Museum entries (Picasso, Alhambra, Prado, etc.)

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Notes:

• Active day kayaking or similar can be arranged for the group by request and designed into the itinerary. (A break to relax and have some fun!)
• Cultural Meal workshops can be substituted for a cultural meal with demonstration or food commentary and history. (To have a beautiful meal with entertainment for a lesser price).

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