Spain
Spain program highlights and sights:
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Play games vs. local Spanish teams
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Sightseeing in Barcelona and Madrid
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Visit seaside beaches in the Calella region close to Barcelona
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Day trip to sacred mountain of Montserrat
The Spanish men's and women's national basketball teams are perennially ranked in the top 5 of the FIBA world rankings. The men's team last won the European Championship in 2015 World Championship. At the 2006 FIBA World Championship, the Spanish men's team finally achieved the ultimate victory, the greatest success in the team's history. Spain won the gold medal game against the Greek national team. Current NBA stars such as Pau Gasol, Jorge Garbajosa, Rudy Fernandez, Serge Ibaka and Ricky Rubio have all repersented their native country of Spain in national competions.
Barcelona is Spain's most cosmopolitan city and one of the Mediterranean's busiest ports. Restaurants, bars and clubs are always packed, as is the seaside in summer. Barcelona has a dynamic and open personality so typical of Mediterranean cities. It is the perfect city to relax in, stroll around and enjoy. Barcelona’s warm, pleasant climate means that the locals spend a lot of time outdoors. The city’s location on the shores of the Mediterranean brings pleasant temperatures, allowing Barcelona to enjoy its 5km of perfectly equipped beaches all year round, and a superb Olympic Marina which is ideal for lovers of water sports.
As you travel around Spain, you will find evidence of a glorious past everywhere. Spain, with its variety of landscapes, cultures and languages, is one of the world's top tourist destinations. Cosmopolitan cities, beach destinations and historical sites make Spain a perfect place for basketball teams to travel to.
Tour Examples
Tour 8501
Spain – Barcelona
Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Barcelona, transfer to accommodation
Day 3 Bus or boat tour Tossa de Mar, evening game
Day 4 Visit the sacred mountain of Montserrat
Day 5 Visit to the botanical gardens in Lloret de Mar, evening game
Day 6 Morning optional practice, visit Barcelona, the Gaudi buildings Casa Battlló and the Pedrera, Plaza Francesc Masia
Day 7 Additional sightseeing Barcelona, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, visit the city of Girona
Day 9 Transfer to Barcelona airport, return flight
Participant Prices:
Starting at US $1400 per person March-April departure
Starting at US $2100 per person June-August departure
Tour 8502
Spain – Barcelona and Madrid
Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Barcelona, transfer to accommodation
Day 3 Sightseeing Barcelona, evening game
Day 4 Morning optional practice, day visit to the sacred mountain of Montserrat
Day 5 More sightseeing Barcelona, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to Madrid
Day 7 Morning optional practice, sightseeing Madrid
Day 8 Additional sightseeing Madrid, evening game
Day 9 More sightseeing/shopping Madrid
Day 10 Transfer to Madrid airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US $2000 per person March-April departure
Starting at US $2600 per person June-August departure
Tour 8701
France/Nice and Spain/Barcelona
Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Nice, transfer to accommodation
Day 3 Tour Nice, evening game
Day 4 Morning optional practice, visit Cannes
Day 5 Day trip to Monaco, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to Barcelona
Day 7 Tour the Costa Brava near Barcelona, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, visit to the sacred mountain of Montserrat
Day 9 Sightseeing Barcelona, evening game
Day 10 Transfer to Barcelona airport, return flight
Participant Prices:
Starting at US $2200 per person March-April departure
Starting at US $2800 per person June-August departure
Prices are based on departure from New York, with 40 people traveling and do not include airport taxes or fuel surcharges which are approx. $250.00 - $350.00 per person. Contact us for a detailed price quote and itinerary8