Sports Travel Experience Designed Especially for Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association ( ) Soccer in Spain. April 9 - April 17, 2017

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1 Sports Travel Experience Designed Especially for Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association ( ) Soccer in Spain April 9 - April 17, 2017 ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY 1 DEPARTURE FROM PHILADELPHIA DAY 2 ARRIVE BARCELONA - SANTA SUSANNA AREA (7 NIGHTS) DAY 3 SANTA SUSANNA (FIRST SOCCER MATCH) DAY 4 SANTA SUSANNA & BARCELONA DAY 5 SANTA SUSANNA & GIRONA (SECOND SOCCER MATCH) DAY 6 SANTA SUSANNA & BARCELONA (THIRD SOCCER MATCH) DAY 7 SANTA SUSANNA DAY 8 SANTA SUSANNA (FOURTH SOCCER MATCH) DAY 9 DEPARTURE FROM BARCELONA

2 ITINERARY The most successful side of the past decade, the Spanish National Team (La Roja), has won two European Championships and a World Cup. Spain also boasts the most dominant club teams in Europe headed by FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The two sides form the most famous rivalry in the world. The derby is referred to as "El Clasico" and is underlined with decades of political and cultural tensions. The Spanish way of soccer is renowned for its "total football" approach. Educational Tour/Visit Cultural Experience Festival/Performance/Workshop Tour Services Recreational Activity LEAP Enrichment Match/Training Session DAY 1 Sunday, 09 April 2017 Relax and enjoy our scheduled flight from Philadelphia to Barcelona. DAY 2 Monday, 10 April 2017 Our 24-hour Tour Director will meet us at the airport and remain with us until our final airport departure. Our private coach and drive will transport us to our hotel in the Santa Susanna area. Santa Susanna is a small town in the proud Catalonia region of Spain. It is located just 60 kilometers from Barcelona, the capital and largest population center of the region. The Santa Susanna area will be our base for the next seven nights. Breakfast will be included at the hotel. Lunch or dinner will be provided daily (determined by the final sporting arrangements). After we check-in and unpack, gather together for a welcome meeting and orientation. We will have some free time this evening for sightseeing and exploring the area around our hotel. DAY 3 Tuesday, 11 April 2017 Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the town of Santa Susanna. Wander the Old Town Walls or visit the Ancient Watchtowers. There are always the gorgeous beaches of the Costa Brava Region or relax at a local restaurant and watch the splendor that is Spain. This evening we will play our first Friendly Match against a local club or school team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at every level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match). 1

3 DAY 4 Wednesday, 12 April 2017 Today we will visit Barcelona. Barcelona is the heart and soul of Cataluña, and, with one of Spain s largest ports, has grown through trade and tourism. The city is characterized by the work of Antonio Gaudí, whose unique worldview created some of Europe s most distinctive architecture. This beautiful city charms visitors at every turn with its vibrant spirit. The dark Gothic corners and bright flower-lined streets of Barcelona are yours to explore. Sightseeing includes the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Casa Milà, the Olympic stadium and the historic Barri Gòtic. Enjoy some free time while here for shopping and explorations on your own. DAY 5 Thursday, 13 April 2017 Today we will spend some time in Girona. Girona is a beautiful medieval city that stands out from the local landscape. Populated at one point by Romans, Arabs, and Jews, the city has a unique archeological heritage that is well worth a visit. Enjoy a Walking Tour of Girona. We begin along the Riu Onyar, admiring Girona's bestknown view, before exploring the Rambla de la Libertat and El Call, the medieval Jewish Quarter, where the first Hanukkah celebration since the Jewish expulsion of 1482 was celebrated in This evening we will play our second Friendly Match against a local club or school team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at every level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match). DAY 6 Friday, 14 April 2017 This afternoon enjoy a visit to Camp Nou, the home ground for Barcelona's biggest and most popular team, and one of Europe's greatest footballing 'cathedrals'. FC Barcelona are the only major football club in the world that doesn't sell advertising space on its strip, and this is because the club does not want to spoil the aesthetics of its famous red and blue jersey. Camp Nou is the biggest stadium in Europe with a capacity of 98,600 people, and it also has shops and a museum of the club's history. This evening we will play our third Friendly Match against a local club or school team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at every level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match). 2

4 DAY 7 Saturday, 15 April 2017 This afternoon, visit a pro-game; local teams include FC Barcelona and Espanyol! Our evening will be free for social activities. DAY 8 Sunday, 16 April 2017 We will play our fourth Friendly Match against a local club or school team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at every level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match). Our evening will be free to enjoy the last night in Spain! DAY 9 Monday, 17 April 2017 Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. 3

5 Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association Soccer in Spain ( ) Tour Price $3,295 per person Tour Prices Guaranteed at Time of Enrollment! Our Price Guarantee: Once you have accepted this proposal, the dates have been confirmed and WorldStrides online registration portal (or equivalent paperwork) has been made available for your group's tour, the prices shown for the relevant group size level(s) will not change, regardless of any subsequent rate fluctuations (for example, on visits to attractions, airline fuel/taxes or currency movements on overseas programs). What is Included: Round trip airfare with a major carrier on scheduled flights and guaranteed dates All airport taxes and fuel surcharges (which will not change after time of enrollment for any participant) Accommodation in three star hotels in twin or triple rooms with private facilities guaranteed throughout Full breakfast daily in the hotel Lunch or dinner daily (determined by the final sporting arrangements) A full-time Excel Sports programs Tour Director to accompany your group 24 hours a day from arrival to departure All sporting arrangements, including matches, training sessions or clinics (as per the itinerary) Pro soccer fixture match tickets (as per the itinerary) Transportation by private coach for airport transfers and touring, except in capital city, where public transport will be used (cost not included) for group sightseeing USTOA Extensive Consumer Protection up to $1,000,000 in coverage for advance deposits through our USTOA membership Basic health insurance while on tour (including medical treatment on tour up to $7,500) and $50,000 of coverage for emergency evacuation and repatriation Manchester United Raffle fundraiser This Does Not Include: Any items not mentioned above or in the detailed itinerary Single rooms for adults (will be available at a supplement of $50 per night) Third daily meal or personal beverages with meals Laundry services on tour Public transport pass in capital or major cities Visas (if required) Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver Any fees that might be imposed by the airlines at the airport for checked baggage Any costs for the hire of, or transport of, equipment or gear Travel insurance - We offer and always recommend our Trip Mate travel insurance policy to all participants. This comprehensive policy includes health, property and cancellation coverage at a cost of $149 4

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