Tour Dates: July 22 - July 31, 2027

Sample Itinerary – Subject to Change

On this unforgettable journey, we’ll explore the best of Barcelona, from the Sagrada Familia and the iconic Park Guell, to the old town and then the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia and the beautiful architecture of Royal Heritage in Madrid. This trip to Spain is guaranteed to check off some major items on your bucket list!

Trip Highlights:

• Explore the iconic Sagrada Familia and the Park Guell by Antoni Gaudi one of the worlds most re-nouned Artists.

• Visit Barcelona Beach for team bonding and relaxation.

• Discover the taste and flavor of Paella

• Experience the comradery built with your team and make lifelong friends.

Important Things to Know

Walking & Accessibility

This tour includes sightseeing at historic and archaeological sites where travelers may encounter stairs, hills, cobblestones, and uneven surfaces. The itinerary also includes hotel changes, possible ferry travel, and transportation between destinations.

Travelers with mobility concerns should contact ABSA before registering to discuss the itinerary and scheduled activities.

Travel Expectations

International travel is part of the adventure!

When traveling outside the United States, you will experience different customs, traditions, foods, accommodations, sporting facilities, transportation systems, and ways of life. Things may not always operate or look exactly as they do at home—and that's part of experiencing another country.

Gyms, fields, facilities, equipment, competition levels, match formats, and game-day experiences may differ from what athletes are accustomed to in the United States.

Some games may be highly competitive, while others focus more on cultural exchange, sportsmanship, and sharing our love of softball with athletes from another country.

Regardless of the opponent or facility, ABSA athletes are representing their team, their families, the United States, and ABSA. We expect athletes and travelers to approach every experience with respect, flexibility, and a spirit of adventure.

We encourage you to research your destination to enhance your experience. Tools like Google Street View are a great way to explore the area in advance.

Traveling With Children

All travelers under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian unless an alternative arrangement has been specifically approved by ABSA.

Parents and legal guardians remain responsible for the supervision of their minor traveler throughout the tour.

Protect Your Trip

Travel insurance is strongly encouraged for all ABSA travelers.

ABSA does not provide individual or group travel insurance. Travelers may purchase coverage from the provider of their choice.

ABSA partners with InsureMyTrip, a travel insurance comparison platform that allows travelers to compare plans from multiple insurance providers and select coverage appropriate for their individual needs.

When comparing policies, travelers may want to consider coverage for:

• Trip cancellation

• Trip interruption

• Airline delays or cancellations

• Lost or delayed baggage

• Illness or injury

• Medical treatment while traveling internationally

• Emergency medical transportation or evacuation

• Other unexpected circumstances that could affect travel

Coverage varies significantly between policies. Travelers should carefully review the policy's terms, exclusions, coverage limits, and eligibility requirements before purchasing.

We recommend speaking directly with a licensed travel insurance representative if you have questions about the coverage appropriate for your circumstances.

Purchasing travel insurance is the individual traveler's responsibility.

International Travel Documents

A valid passport is required for international travel.

To travel to Spain, you must have a valid passport. U.S. citizens traveling to any destination outside the United States are required to present a valid U.S. passport. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date.

Each traveler is responsible for ensuring they have all documentation necessary to enter Spain, transit through any connecting country, and return to the United States.

Requirements may include:

• A valid passport

• Required passport validity

• Visa or travel authorization, when applicable

• Transit documentation

• Entry or exit forms

• Documentation required when traveling with minors

• Any additional requirements established by the destination or transit country

The name on your airline reservation must match your travel documents.

Entry and transit requirements can change. Travelers should verify the current requirements applicable to their citizenship, itinerary, and connecting countries well before departure.

U.S. citizens should review current international travel and destination information through the U.S. State Department website at https://travel.state.gov

Travelers who are citizens of another country should verify requirements with the appropriate embassy or consulate.

Failure to obtain required documentation may result in denied boarding or denied entry and does not qualify a traveler for a refund from ABSA.

Travel and entry requirements are subject to change. Travelers are responsible for verifying current requirements before departure.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All trip deposits and balance payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

A $250 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure a place on the tour.

Because unexpected circumstances can prevent travel, ABSA strongly encourages travelers to consider appropriate travel insurance.

Payments

ABSA offers several options to make international travel more manageable:

• Payment Plan: Remaining payments are divided according to the payment schedule provided during registration.

• Automatic Payments: Scheduled payments may automatically draft from the payment method provided during registration.

• Affirm Financing: Financing may be available for eligible travelers.

• Fundraising: Travelers are welcome to utilize fundraising opportunities to help offset their individual trip costs.

All balances must be paid according to the established payment schedule to maintain your reservation.

Please Do Not Book Flights Yet

Airfare is not included in the tour price.

ABSA will provide the official arrival airport, departure airport, travel dates, and required arrival/departure time windows once flight parameters are finalized.

⚠️ Warning⚠️:

Do not book a roundtrip

• This trip starts and ends in different cities.

• When booking your flights, do not select a round-trip flight. Instead, search for a Multi-City itinerary so you can enter a different airport for your arrival and departure.

• A Multi-City booking allows you to fly into your starting city and depart from your ending city, rather than returning to the original airport. Multi-City flights are also often less expensive than purchasing two separate one-way tickets.

Travelers who arrive before the official tour begins or remain after the tour are responsible for any transportation or accommodations outside the official ABSA itinerary unless otherwise stated.

📍 Arrival: Barcelona, Spain.
📍 Departure: Madrid, Spain.

Please wait for official ABSA flight parameters before purchasing non-refundable airfare.

Explore the best of Spain on an unforgettable journey through Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid. Discover iconic landmarks like the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, relax at Barcelona Beach, experience the taste of authentic Paella, and take in the beauty of Spain’s architecture and culture—all while building team camaraderie and lifelong friendships.

Compete internationally. Experience the Spain with your family. Build friendships with softball players from across the United States and abroad. ABSA tours combine sport, culture, connection, and adventure to create experiences that go far beyond the field.

Sample itinerary. Activities, competition schedules, accommodations, transportation, and order of events are subject to change.

Begin your Spain adventure as you depart the USA and fly to Barcelona, where an unforgettable journey filled with culture, adventure, and team memories awaits.

• Fly USA-Barcelona, Spain 

Start your Barcelona experience with an orientation through the historic Gothic Quarter, followed by an exciting International Softball Clinic where both teams can connect, train, and share their love of the game. End the day with a welcome dinner in the city and your first night in Barcelona.

• Morning: Arrive in Barcelona and meet your dedicated delegation manager. Enjoy a private coach transfer into the city.

• Midday: Orientation walk through the historic Gothic Quarter, followed by hotel check-in or luggage drop-off.

• Afternoon: International Softball Clinic with both teams — a chance to connect, train, and share the game across cultures.

• Evening: Welcome dinner in the city to officially kick off the tour.

• Overnight: Barcelona

Explore the beauty of Barcelona, from the iconic Sagrada Família and elegant Eixample district to an exciting softball game against a local team. End the day sharing a meal and building international friendships through sport.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided city tour featuring the exterior of Sagrada Família and the elegant Eixample district.

• Midday: Free time for lunch on your own.

• Afternoon: Softball Game #1 vs. a local Barcelona team.

• Evening: Joint dinner with the opposing team, fostering international friendships through sport.

• Overnight: Barcelona

Experience more of Barcelona with a visit to the colorful Park Güell, followed by free time for lunch and an afternoon of sun, sand, and team bonding at Barceloneta Beach. End the day with dinner at a local restaurant before another night in Barcelona.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then a visit to Park Güell, showcasing Gaudí’s colorful architectural vision.

• Midday: Free time for lunch on your own.

• Afternoon: Beach time and team activities along Barceloneta Beach — sun, sand, and bonding by the Mediterranean.

• Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.

• Overnight: Barcelona

Travel from Barcelona to Valencia and explore the Old Town before stepping into a hands-on Paella Cooking Experience. Learn to prepare Spain’s most famous dish and enjoy it together as a shared cultural meal.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a private coach transfer to Valencia.

• Midday: Arrival and free time for lunch in Valencia’s Old Town.

• Afternoon: Hands-on Paella Cooking Experience, learning Spain’s most famous dish from its birthplace.

• Evening: Enjoy the paella prepared together as a shared cultural meal.

• Overnight: Valencia

Discover Valencia’s striking City of Arts and Sciences before taking the field for your second softball game against a local Valencia team. Wrap up the day with a joint dinner and more international connections through the game.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the striking City of Arts and Sciences, a symbol of modern Spain.

• Midday: Free time for lunch on your own.

• Afternoon: Softball Game #2 vs. a Valencia team.

• Evening: Joint dinner with the opposing team.

• Overnight: Valencia

Leave Valencia behind and make your way to Madrid, with a lunch stop along the way. Arrive ready for your third softball game against a Madrid-area team, then come together for a joint dinner and another opportunity to build international friendships.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Madrid.

• Midday: Lunch stop en route.

• Afternoon: Softball Game #3 vs. a Madrid-area team.

• Evening: Joint dinner with the opposing team.

• Overnight: Madrid

Explore the heart of Madrid with a guided city tour featuring the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Retiro Park before taking the field for your fourth softball game against a local Madrid team. End the day with a joint dinner and another evening of international team connections.Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided city tour including the exterior of the Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza Mayor, and Retiro Park.

• Midday: Free time and lunch on your own.

• Afternoon: Softball Game #4 vs. a Madrid team.

• Evening: Joint dinner with the opposing team.

• Overnight: Madrid

Enjoy a relaxed day in Madrid with time for souvenir shopping, exploring, and soaking in those final experiences. End the journey with a farewell dinner and team celebration, reflecting on a week filled with competition, culture, and connection.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.

• Midday / Afternoon: Free time for souvenir shopping, exploration, and last-minute experiences.

• Evening: Farewell dinner and team celebration — reflecting on a week of competition, culture, and connection.

• Overnight: Madrid

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and heading to Madrid Airport for your flight home, bringing an unforgettable week of competition, culture, and connection to a close.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and transfer to the airport for departure home.

• Depart from Madrid Airport (MAD)