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Tournament Experience

Knockout soccer at one of Europe's biggest youth cups.

Duration: 9 nights · 10 days
Group size: 20–120 travelers
Season: Year-round
The Story

Ten days built around the Donosti Cup in San Sebastián, one of Europe's most respected youth tournaments with over 900 teams from 30+ countries. Two nights in Barcelona for a session with FC Barcelona coaches at Joan Gamper and a preparation match, six nights in San Sebastián playing the cup, then a final night back in Barcelona before flying home. Group stage, knockouts, opening and closing ceremonies, Authentics Day fan zone, and meaningful matches against international opposition every day. Built for youth clubs that want competition, not tourism.

What's Included
  • 01Tournament registration, credentials, age verification and fixture allocation at the Donosti Cup
  • 02Six full days at the cup: group stage, knockouts, finals, Authentics Day and closing gala
  • 03Session with FC Barcelona coaches at Joan Gamper, plus a preparation match against local opposition
  • 04Tournament accommodation in San Sebastián for six nights, four-star hotel in Castelldefels for three nights
  • 05Full board at the Velódromo de Anoeta during the cup, breakfast and dinner at hotels in Barcelona
  • 06Private coach transfers Barcelona ↔ San Sebastián, plus all training, match and tournament shuttles
  • 07Odisea Tours guide on the ground for the full ten days, certificates ceremony and group photography
  • 08Free time woven through the schedule for La Concha bay, Monte Igueldo, pintxos in the Old Town and Sagrada Família
Sample Itinerary

Day by day.

A sample shape of the trip. We adjust every itinerary to the group, the season and the dates.

  1. Arrival · BarcelonaDay I
    IDay 1

    Arrival · Barcelona

    Welcome at El Prat, transfer to Castelldefels, first walk along the Mediterranean coast, welcome briefing and dinner.

  2. FC Barcelona & PreparationDay II
    IIDay 2

    FC Barcelona & Preparation

    Morning session at Joan Gamper led by FC Barcelona coaches, afternoon in Barcelona's old town, evening preparation match against local opposition.

  3. North to San SebastiánDay III
    IIIDay 3

    North to San Sebastián

    Morning transfer up the coast, tournament credentials and age verification at the Reale Arena, first official cup meal at the Velódromo de Anoeta.

  4. Group Stage & OpeningDay IV
    IVDay 4

    Group Stage & Opening

    First fixtures of the Donosti Cup group stage during the day, official opening ceremony at the Reale Arena in the evening with all 900 teams presented to the city.

  5. Group Stage Day TwoDay V
    VDay 5

    Group Stage Day Two

    Full day of fixtures across the tournament's 68 fields. The afternoon brings the Donosti Authentics Cup games and the traditional coaches' match for visiting staff.

  6. Final Group Stage & Fan ZoneDay VI
    VIDay 6

    Final Group Stage & Fan Zone

    Last group stage fixtures determine knockout positions. Late afternoon Authentics Day at the tournament fan zone, a celebration of the cup's thirty-plus year history.

  7. Knockouts & the CityDay VII
    VIIDay 7

    Knockouts & the City

    Final phase fixtures begin. Between matches, time to walk La Concha bay, climb Monte Igueldo, and try the famous pintxos in the Old Town.

  8. Finals & the GalaDay VIII
    VIIIDay 8

    Finals & the Gala

    Final matches throughout the day, official tournament party and closing gala in the evening, broadcast across the city of San Sebastián.

  9. South to BarcelonaDay IX
    IXDay 9

    South to Barcelona

    Morning transfer back to the Mediterranean, check-in at Castelldefels, closing squad dinner and certificates ceremony.

  10. Departure · BarcelonaDay X
    XDay 10

    Departure · Barcelona

    Final breakfast together, group photograph at the hotel, staggered transfers to Barcelona–El Prat for return flights home.

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Frequently asked

The questions every group asks before they book.

What does the Tournament Experience tour include?

The Tournament Experience tour includes Tournament registration, credentials, age verification and fixture allocation at the Donosti Cup, Six full days at the cup: group stage, knockouts, finals, Authentics Day and closing gala, Session with FC Barcelona coaches at Joan Gamper, plus a preparation match against local opposition, Tournament accommodation in San Sebastián for six nights, four-star hotel in Castelldefels for three nights, Full board at the Velódromo de Anoeta during the cup, breakfast and dinner at hotels in Barcelona, Private coach transfers Barcelona ↔ San Sebastián, plus all training, match and tournament shuttles, Odisea Tours guide on the ground for the full ten days, certificates ceremony and group photography, and Free time woven through the schedule for La Concha bay, Monte Igueldo, pintxos in the Old Town and Sagrada Família. Group size ranges from 20–120 travelers. Lodging, ground transport between cities, English-speaking trip leader on the ground, and a custom itinerary brief sent to each traveler before departure are part of every Odisea tour.

How long is the Tournament Experience tour and where does it run?

The standard length is 9 nights · 10 days across 10 structured days, with stops in Barcelona. Dates can be shifted to match school calendars, club seasons or corporate diaries.

Who is the Tournament Experience tour designed for?

Knockout soccer at one of Europe's biggest youth cups. Suitable group profile: 20–120 travelers. Odisea Tours has been running Spain group travel since 2005, with experience across youth clubs, US and UK schools, university groups, veterans associations and corporate teams.

How do I book the Tournament Experience tour and what is the typical price range?

Booking starts with a free 15 to 30 minute planning call where we confirm dates, group size and inclusions. A custom quote follows within 48 hours with a per-traveler price. Pricing varies by season, group size and lodging tier. Final terms include a refundable deposit and tiered cancellation policy. Contact bookings@odisea-tours.com or use the plan-your-tour form.

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