Overview
Elevate your players’ competitive skills with a trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava to participate in the Mediterranean International Cup (MIC). They’ll be inspired by a visit to Barcelona Olympic Stadium, home of the 1992 Summer Olympics. Competing in the same country as two of Europe’s most dominant club teams, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, will be extra motivation as they battle to take home the MIC. This action-packed trip is capped by experiencing a professional soccer match.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start tour
Please note: This tour requires departure from North America on March 30, 2026.
Overnight flight to Spain (Barcelona)
Day 2
Arrive in Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Welcome meeting and orientation
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Day 3
Travel to the Costa Brava
MIC Tournament Opening Ceremony
We will participate in and witness the wonderful opening ceremony of the MIC Football tournament. The ceremony will feature a parade of teams, music, dance, and plenty of festive cheer.
MIC Tournament First Round Match
Participate in your team's first group stage match.
Day 4
MIC Tournament Second Round Match
Participate in your team's second group stage match.
Lunch
MIC Tournament Third Round Match
Participate in your team's third group stage match.
Dinner
Day 5
MIC Tournament First Playoff Round Matches
Participate in your team's playoff round match.
Lunch
Camp Nou Stadium visit
Become a “Culé” for the day as you visit Europe’s largest stadium, home of the legendary FC Barcelona. Please note: From 2024 to 2026, the stadium is under renovation, and access during guided visits is limited.
Dinner
Day 6
MIC Tournament Second Playoff Round Matches
Participate in your team's playoff round match (if your team won the previous day) or in a friendly match against a local club or school team.
Lunch
MIC Tournament Semi-Finals Matches
Watch or participate in a Semi-Finals Match.
Dinner
Day 7
MIC Tournament Finals
Watch or participate based on the tournament schedule, and take part in any closing or awards ceremonies.
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8
Travel to Barcelona
Barcelona guided sightseeing tour
Park Güell visit, Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia guided visit, Barri Gotic, Olympic Stadium
Attend professional soccer match (pending availability)
Attend a professional soccer match. Seeing international players compete in person would itself be unforgettable, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering and chanting and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience. Please note: This activity is subject to availability as it is based on the league’s fixture list at the dates the group is travelling.
Day 9
Return home
Already Included
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tickets to local games/matches (details in itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Dedicated team practice time (details in itinerary)
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.