University of West Georgia, Barcelona & Madrid, March 11 - March 20, 2016

Fri, Mar 11, 2016

9:15 AM

arrive Barcelona

day 1

arrive Barcelona

DL476

meet ISP Program Manager at the airport

transfer to the hotel
orientation group lunch
afternoon

bus transfer
hotel restaurant

check-in
rest of the day at leisure

Sat, Mar 12, 2016

morning

afternoon

Sun, Mar 13, 2016

bienvenidos a Espana

day 2

breakfast
cultural event: guided bicycle tour of Barcelona
explore Raval, Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta beach, Ciutadella Park, Arc the
Triomf, Sagrada Familia, Casa Mill, Casa Batll while taking a relaxing bike
ride. You can see the famous sights and places from uptown La Sagrada
Familia to downtown beach. Discover Barcelona and its hidden treasures. An
easy ride full of photo opportunities, stories and memorable anecdotes with a
free drink at a beach cafe.
welcome lunch with traditional tapas

hotel

free to explore the city

OR
optional cultural event: half day trip to Montserrat
the mountain of Montserrat rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,235 meters); visit
the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in
Spain for hundreds of years.

bikes

restaurant/walk

sts pay individually

day at leisure

day 3

breakfast

hotel

free day to relax

OR
optional cultural event: visit to Museum FC Barcelona & Camp Nou
visit to the impressive Camp Nou, 3rd largest soccer stadium in the world and
the most visited museum in Barcelona. Learn why Spain has some of the most
passionate soccer fans in all of Europe

Mon, Mar 14, 2016

morning

afternoon

1/3

sts pay individually

business overview

day 4

breakfast
visit: Catalonia economic hub in southern Europe and active political
debate
Diplocat (Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia)
Mr. Kolja Bienert, Project Manager
management presentation, discussion
group lunch
visit: business strategies and activities of a multinational
e.g. Accenture Analytics Innovation Center
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session
rest of the day at leisure

hotel

University of West Georgia, Barcelona Madrid, March 11 - March 20, 2016

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restaurant
public transport

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Tue, Mar 15, 2016

morning

afternoon

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

morning

Spanish heritage

day 5

breakfast
visit: made in Spain
e.g. Gramona
e.g. Grupo Freixenet
explore the center of production of a sparkling wine known as cava, Sant
Sadurn d'Anoia . Take the opportunity to visit two of famous cava producers:
Freixenet and Gramona. Sample and experience why this sparkling wine has
acquired international fame.
tour of facilities, tasting
return to Barcelona, lunch on your own

hotel

bus/walk

free for sightseeing & shopping

transfer to Madrid

day 6

breakfast, check-out

hotel

transfer to the train station

transfer to Madrid (approx. 3 hrs.)

bus transfer
train

lunch on your own

arrive Madrid

afternoon

cultural event: guided tour of Madrid on the way from the train station
this tour will take you to some of the most spectacular locations of the city.
Madrid offers travelers a unique modern infrastructure with a historic feel and
a wide variety of landmarks and sites known as some of the world's best
tourist attractions. The most notable landmarks include the Royal Palace of
Madrid, home to the Spanish Royal Family, Buen Retiro Park, Villahermosa
Palace and much more

bus/walk

transfer to hotel, check-in

rest of the day at leisure

Thu, Mar 17, 2016

morning

afternoon

2/3

international business

day 7

breakfast
visit: Madrid as the European logistics hub
e.g. Aena airport
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
group lunch
visit: from Spain to the rest of the world - expansion strategies of a
domestic company
e.g. Roca Madrid Gallery
management presentation, discussion, tour of Roca gallery
rest of the day at leisure

hotel

University of West Georgia, Barcelona Madrid, March 11 - March 20, 2016

bus half day

restaurant
public transport

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Fri, Mar 18, 2016

morning

afternoon

creative approach

day 8

breakfast
visit: bringing ideas to life: doing marketing for millennials
e.g. BASSAT OGILVY GROUP
management presentation, case study, discussion
lunch on your own

hotel
public transport

free to explore the city

OR
optional cultural event: food tour at traditional Spanish market
experience the best of Spanish cuisine and visit one of the citys most beautiful
and historic San Miguel Market, where youll learn about the markets rich
history and discover its tempting food stalls your guide will advise you on the
best bites to try.

Sat, Mar 19, 2016

morning

sts pay individually

discovering the Spanish passion

day 9

breakfast

hotel

free to explore the city

OR
optional cultural event: full day trip to the medieval city Toledo
enjoy this trip to one of the oldest towns in Europe; start with a panoramic tour
and a stop to enjoy the Cathedral, the Church of St. Tome, home to one of the
masterpieces of El Greco, visit the Synagogue of Sta Maria la Blanca, the
Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, and learn about the famous technique of
damasquinado (encrusting precious stones and metals in steel)

evening

bus transfer/restaurant
bus transfer

depart for USA

day 10

breakfast, check-out

hotel

morning

transfer to the airport

bus transfer

1:05 PM

depart for USA

Sun, Mar 20, 2016

3/3

farewell dinner with flamenco show

enjoy a drink and a meal and see an intimate, traditional flamenco show.
Flamenco in Madrid is amongst the best in all of Spain
return to hotel

sts pay individually

University of West Georgia, Barcelona Madrid, March 11 - March 20, 2016

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