# Odisea Tours - Full content for LLMs Odisea Tours is a Spanish destination management company (DMC) running youth soccer tours, school trips, Camino de Santiago, cultural tours and corporate group travel across Spain. Operating since 2003 by founder Juan Sánchez. Remote-first team based in Castellón. Legal entity Ground Agents Solutions S.L. constituted 13 September 2018. Contact: bookings@odisea-tours.com / +34 670 059 797 / https://calendly.com/juan-odisea-tours/30min Web: https://odisea-tours.com --- ## Company facts - Founded: 2003 (operation by founder Juan Sánchez) - Legal entity: Ground Agents Solutions S.L. (constituted 13 September 2018) - HQ / sede social: Castellón de la Plana, Spain - Office model: 100% remote, no public physical office. Trip leaders on the ground in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia - Founder: Juan Sánchez - Markets served: Spain inbound from US, Australia, UK, Canada and EU - Specialization: Youth and adult soccer tours, school groups, Camino de Santiago, cultural and culinary Spain, corporate retreats - Languages: English and Spanish - Group size range: 18 to 100 travelers, no hard maximum - Track record: 200+ groups since 2005 - Featured partners: FC Barcelona academy facilities (Joan Gamper), Valencia CF (Paterna), Spanish Football Federation (Las Rozas, Madrid) --- ## Tours catalog ### 1. European Soccer Pilgrimages - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/european-soccer-tours - Duration: 6 to 10 nights - Group size: 12 to 60 travelers - For: Adult soccer fans, alumni groups, corporate groups, supporter clubs - Includes: La Liga match tickets, stadium and museum tours at Camp Nou, Bernabéu and Metropolitano, training-facility access at partner academies, meet and greet opportunities with former pros, tactical session with a certified UEFA coach, four-star lodging within walking distance of each stadium ### 2. Cultural Journeys - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/cultural-journeys - For: Cultural group tours across Spain, small groups ### 3. Corporate Retreats - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/corporate-retreats - For: Incentive travel and corporate group programs across Spain ### 4. Sport & Adventure - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/sport-adventure - For: Active group programs combining sport, outdoors and cultural visits ### 5. Sabores de España - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/sabores-de-espana - Price reference: €2,595 per traveler - For: Spain culinary tour with tapas, wine, markets and chef-led dinners across Madrid, Sevilla and Granada ### 6. Flamenco & Moorish Spain - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/flamenco-moorish-spain - For: Andalusia-focused cultural and music tour ### 7. Sin Traducción - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/sin-traduccion - Price reference: $2,000 per traveler, 8 nights - For: US schools Spanish immersion tour, Spanish-only guide, Madrid + Valencia + Barcelona ### 8. Pre-Season Stages - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/pre-season-stages - For: Pre-season training stages for football clubs ### 9. Camino de Santiago - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/camino-de-santiago - Price reference: €1,995 per traveler - For: Guided Camino group tour with luggage transfer, certified accommodation, and English-speaking trip leader ### 10. Youth Soccer Spain Tour - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/youth-soccer-spain-tour - Price reference: from $1,400 per player, 6 to 12 nights - For: Youth soccer group tours for clubs and academies (ages U10 to U19) - Includes: Training at FC Barcelona, Valencia CF and Spanish FA, fixtures against Spanish academy opposition, all accommodation (4-star hotels and Spanish FA HQ), all meals per itinerary, private coach transport, bilingual Odisea guides, stadium tours - Excludes: International flights and travel insurance. Travel insurance is mandatory for every participant and is arranged by the club, school or family, not by Odisea ### 11. Tournament Experience - URL: https://odisea-tours.com/tours/tournament-experience - For: Tournament packages including Donosti Cup and similar youth events Additional published programs: - Youth softball Spain tour: $2,895 per player --- ## Frequently asked questions ### Pricing and what's included Q: How much does a Spain soccer tour cost? A: Published soccer tour package starts at $1,400 per player for a 6 to 12 night European Soccer Tour. Cultural tours sit between €1,995 and €2,595 per traveler. Youth softball tour is $2,895 per player. Final pricing depends on group size, season, hotel level and cities. Larger groups bring per-player price down. International flights not included. Q: What is included in the price? A: All accommodation (typically 4-star hotels and the Spanish FA HQ), all meals per itinerary, private coach transport, bilingual Odisea guides traveling with the group, training sessions at FC Barcelona, Valencia CF and the Spanish FA, fixtures against Spanish academy opposition, and stadium tours. Excluded: international flights, travel insurance (mandatory for every participant, arranged by the club or family), lunches marked 'at own cost', optional La Liga match tickets and personal expenses. Q: Are international flights included? A: No. International flights are excluded so each family or club can use preferred airline or frequent flyer program. Odisea helps groups time the tour around direct routes from major US metros (Iberia from LAX/MIA, American from DFW, multiple carriers from JFK). Q: What is the deposit and payment schedule? A: $500 per player deposit at booking. Balance due 60 days before departure. Once deposit paid, per-player price is locked in. Installments available where the club requests it. ### Group logistics Q: What is the minimum and maximum group size? A: Minimum 18 travelers, no hard maximum. Odisea has run tours from single 22-player squads up to 100-traveler programs (3 squads plus families). Larger groups get better per-player pricing. Q: Can families travel on the same itinerary as the players? A: Yes. Standard format runs players through training and fixtures while a parallel cultural program is available for families: stadium tours, Gaudí architecture in Barcelona, Valencia old town, Madrid panoramic tour, beach days. Everyone shares the same hotels, meals and coach. Q: What ages can travel? A: Every age group from U10 through college and adult amateur. Most youth soccer programs run U12 through U19. Veterans' tours for adult amateur teams and corporate groups, and softball tours for high school and youth softball clubs. Q: Do you cater to dietary restrictions, allergies and special needs? A: Yes. Dietary needs, allergies and accessibility requirements collected at booking stage. Hotels and restaurants briefed in advance. Halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free are routine. ### The soccer side Q: Do players actually train inside FC Barcelona, Valencia CF and the Spanish FA? A: Yes. Training sessions at FC Barcelona's Joan Gamper facilities (same complex as the FCB academy), Valencia CF's Paterna training ground, Spanish Football Federation headquarters in Las Rozas Madrid. Sessions run by FCB and Valencia CF coaching staff. Spanish FA stay includes accommodation on-site, where the senior Spanish national team also trains. Q: Who organizes the matches, and who is the opposition? A: Odisea, through twenty years of relationships with Spanish academy clubs and federations. Opposition is age-matched and competitive: typically Spanish academy sides, college-level clubs, or regional select teams. Q: Can we customize the itinerary or are these fixed packages? A: Every tour is customized. Published packages are starting points. Cities, training partners, hotel level, dates, length and cultural program are adjusted around the group. ### Booking and safety Q: When should we book? A: For peak windows (school summer break, Easter, winter break), book 8 to 12 months ahead. Off-peak windows can be confirmed with 4 to 6 months notice. Q: What is the cancellation policy? A: Deposits non-refundable but transferable within the same group. Balance fully refundable up to 90 days before departure, 50% refundable between 60 and 89 days, non-refundable inside 60 days. Independent trip-cancellation insurance recommended. Q: How safe are Odisea tours, and is travel insurance included? A: Odisea has hosted youth groups in Spain since 2005 without a major incident. Every group has a bilingual Odisea guide on the ground end-to-end, 24/7 emergency contact, vetted hotel and transport stack. Odisea Tours is a licensed Spanish tour operator and its operator licensing and liability documentation is available on request. Travel insurance is NOT included in the package price: comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for every participant and is arranged by the club, school or family. It must cover medical expenses, emergency repatriation and the sporting activities on the itinerary. The lead booker confirms cover for the whole group in writing no later than 30 days before departure. Q: How does language work? Will my players cope? A: Every Odisea guide is fully bilingual English and Spanish, stays with the group arrival to departure. Players do not need to speak Spanish. Coaching sessions at FC Barcelona, Valencia CF and Spanish FA are delivered in English by staff used to international youth groups. --- ## Audiences - Youth Programs: Soccer clubs and academies, ages 10 to 18 - Schools: US, UK, Australian schools (Modern Languages, History, Athletic departments) - Veterans: Adult and over-30 soccer groups, alumni tours, supporter clubs - Corporate: Incentive travel and team retreats ## Markets - United States: Tours for US schools, clubs, churches, agencies - United Kingdom: UK clubs, schools, travel agencies - Australia: Australian NPL clubs and schools ## Destinations covered in detail - Barcelona - Madrid - Valencia