ESPAÑA Madrid, Toledo and exchange program in Talavera de la Reina 10 Days / 8 Nights May 26th to June 4th, 2017 Newman School visita a Colegio Santa María del Prado YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1: DEPART THE USA (Friday) Fly through the night from Boston to Madrid. DAY 2: MADRID (Saturday) Bienvenidos/as a España! Your Spanish Forum Tour Manager will greet you at the airport and will remain with your group during your stay in the capital. After check-in, take a few moments to freshen-up and exchange money. Follow your tour guide in the heart of the old Madrid and enjoy some Churros con Chocolate! Follow your Tour Manager on a walking tour of Old Madrid, explore the 16th and 17th century narrow streets around the famous Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol, the official center of Spain. Then, visit the Royal Palace - an immense 18th century palace twice the size of Buckingham Palace and one of the most beautiful in Europe. Make time to explore the romantic Campo del Moro Gardens to the west of the Royal Palace which boast two beautiful and enormous fountains: Tritones and Conchas and Sabatini Gardens on the north side. Tonight, enjoy the sounds and colors of Spain at a Flamenco Dinner Show. Overnight in Madrid. DAY 3: MADRID / TALAVERA DE LA REINA (Sunday) Today after breakfast at the hotel, meet your local guide and visit the Museo National del Prado. The Prado is one of the most important museums of the world. See masterpieces by Goya and Velazquez, including Las Meninas, considered by some art historians to be the greatest painting ever created. Have some free time for lunch in the Parque del Retiro, a park initially intended as a playground for royalty. This afternoon, discover the city in a different way: pick up your rental bikes and head out on a guided bike tour of Madrid! See all the famous sites and learn some surprising histories of this great city. Later, board your private motor coach and drive to Talavera de la Reina, home of your partner school, Colegio Santa Maria del Prado. Meet your family and exchange partner! Start your exchange program! While living with a host family, you will find out that Spanish is more than a textbook language. You will wat Spanish food, meet Spanish people and have an excellent opportunity to practice your Spanish in real-life situations. DAYS 4-5: EXCHANGE PROGRAM (Monday-Tuesday) Breakfast with your host family. Attend school with your pen pals. Activities and workshops may be organized at the school during your visit. After school, spend the afternoon with your pen pal and their family. DAY 6: HOLIDAY IN FAMILY (Wednesday) May 31st is a holiday in the Communidad of Castilla-la-Mancha, it s the Regional Day.
School will be closed. Students will spend the day with their Spanish partner and family. DAY 7: EXCHANGE PROGRAM (Thursday) Breakfast with your host family. Attend school with your pen pals. Activities and workshops may be organized at the school during your visit. After school, spend the afternoon with your pen pal and their family. DAY 8: EXCURSION TO TOLEDO (Friday) Today, your Spanish partners will be going with you on your day excursion to Toledo, Spain s medieval capital. The history of Toledo dates back to Roman occupation (Toletum) circa 192BCE. The ruins of the Roman circus are still visible just outside the walls of the city Meet your local guide and discover the history of Toledo s fortified walls on a walking tour. Enter the Sepctacular Cathedral of Toledo. Then enjoy some free time to explore the city by yourself. On the way back, visit a traditional sword workshop where you will learn how the metal is forged into elaborate weaponry. Have some free time to discover the city by your own. Return to Talavera de la Reina for dinner and night accommodation with your host family. DAY 9: SATURDAY IN FAMILY (Saturday) Spend your last day with your host-family and your Spanish partner. DAY 10: RETURN (Sunday) This morning, transfer to Madrid-Barajas airport for your flight back home. Hasta pronto y buen viaje!
EXCHANGE PROGRAM An exchange program is an excellent alternative to the classic programs as it offers the opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a different culture, practice and improve their knowledge of a foreign language in addition of making friends. The exchange program is organized between Newman School of Boston and Colegio Santa María del Prado of Talavera de la Reina. The conditions of this exchange are agreed between the two schools. COLEGIO SANTA MARÍA DEL PRADO Calle Hermanos Maristas de Bugobe 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Toledo http://www.maristas-talavera.es/ HOSTING A FOREIGN STUDENT When participating in a Spanish exchange, families are expecting to treat their guest in the same manner that they would like their son or daughter to be treated by their exchange partner when they participate in the other side of the exchange. This is the basic reciprocal agreement of the families and the exchange partner families. The main focus on the host family is to provide food and lodging to the foreign student. In addition, it is beneficial to the student if you as a family can spend time with them so that they get the opportunity to see how life in the USA compares to their life at home. The student exchange form provides all the information about your temporary guest including their likes, dislikes and usual family life along with personal information about allergies and emergency contact detail.
PRICE PER PERSON SHEET This is a privately operated tour - you will not be combined with another group! PRICE PER PERSON 10 + participants $ 2,280 8 to 9 participants $ 2,390 PRICE INCLUDES: * Roundtrip Airfare* (Boston/Madrid) * Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at $750 per person * Associated transportation costs while in Europe * 1 night in multiple occupancy (3/4 per room with private bath) in quality 3* hotels * 1 Breakfast / 1 dinner (includes one beverage and a vegetarian option) * All cultural and aforementioned visits, activities, tours and admissions * Service of a dynamic professional bilingual Forum tour manager with the group on tour (native from Spain) PAYMENT SCHEDULE November 1st, 2016 $ 500 December 10th, 2016 $ 700 February 1st, 2017 $ 700 March 10th, 2017 PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Online options available Recommended tips: Tour guide 3 per day per person Bus Driver (s) 1 per day, per person Balance Airlines have the legal right to increase fuel surcharges to flight tickets after bookings have been made. In the event of an increase in airline taxes and/or fuel surcharges, Forum reserves the right to update prices accordingly. Exchange rate: Forum has quoted this package at an exchange of 1 = 1.15 USD. School Exchange Program organized by the Spanish partner School: * Spanish host-family stay (7 nights) * Meals with the host family (exceptions might apply) * Classes and workshops during the exchange program (confirmed between the partner schools prior to departure) Forum has purchased the Student Protection Plan from Travel Insured International on behalf of all participants. Cancel For Any Reason is an available option that must be purchased at the time of trip deposit. Date of quote: June 23, 2016 These prices are valid until: First payment deadline Your Tour consultant: : Anaïs Boschet