SPAIN INTERCAMBIO EN ESPAÑA February 16 to 25, 2018 10 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS (Dates of travel to be confirmed upon flight booking)
DAY 1: USA - SPAIN (Friday) Fly through the night to Madrid. DAY 2: MADRID (Saturday) Bienvenidos a España! Your Forum Tour Manager will greet you at the airport and will remain with your group for the length of your stay. Transfer to your hotel to check in, drop off your luggage and freshen up. Start with a guided walking tour of Madrid. Discover Plaza de España with Cervantes monument, La Puerta del Sol, the lively Gran Via, the trendy calle de Alcalá and the heart of Old Madrid. Walk to the heart of Madrid de los Austrias (Madrid of the Hapsburgs) where there is a pretty and charming square, Plaza de la Villa. Alongside the square is Casa de la Villa, designed by Juan Gómez de Mora in the 17th Century. Next to it stands Casa de Cisneros - an extraordinary 16th century palace with an impressive Tapestry Room. Then, visit the Royal Palace. This immense 18th century palace twice the size of Buckingham Palace is one of the most beautiful in Europe. After, take a stroll through the Campo del Moro Gardens which boast two beautiful and enormous fountains: Tritones and Conchas and Sabatini Garden. Have your first meal in Spain at a local restaurant. Overnight accommodation in Madrid. DAY 3: MADRID (Sunday) Today after breakfast, visit the Museo National del Prado. The Prado is one of the most important museums of the world and houses 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 spacious and iconic Parque del Retiro at the edge of the city center. This 350-acre park houses various sculpture galleries and statues, including the Crystal Palace. Next, discover the secrets of Madrid by participating in a Treasure hunt. Then, enjoy some free time for shopping and walk around. Tonight enjoy the sounds and colors of Spain at a Flamenco Dinner Show. Overnight accommodation in Madrid. DAY 4: MADRID - ALICANTE (Monday) After breakfast at your hotel, head to the San Miguel Market. This emblematic building is actually a traditional market (the only iron structured market surviving to the present day) which has been reinvented as a totally modern venue supplying a range of premium food products. Later, snack like a real Madrileño with some Churros con Chocolate! Transfer to Atocha train station to catch the AVE (High Speed Train) to Alicante. On arrival, meet your host families and your exchange partners. Start your exchange program. While living with a host family, you will
find out that Spanish is more than a textbook language. You will eat Spanish food, meet Spanish people and have an excellent opportunity to practice your Spanish in real life situations. DAYS 5 & 6: EXCHANGE PROGRAM (Tuesday & Wednesday) Breakfast with your family. Attend school with your exchange partners. Activities and workshops may be organized at the school during your visit (to be confirmed with the Spanish school). DAY 7: EXCURSION TO VALENCIA (Thursday) This morning after breakfast, take a private motor coach to Valencia. This city combines tradition, seen in its historic quarter, with innovation in the ultra-modern City of Arts and Sciences. Get to know the modern aspect of Valencia and its avant-garde architecture through the Arts and Sciences Centre. The city s new symbol is the image by which many people now recognize it for. Later in the afternoon, your Tour Manager will take you to the Old Town, around the Plaza de la Virgen and Town Hall Square. In this area you will also find examples of the city s traditional architecture, such as the Cathedral, the Desamparados Basilica and the Palace of the Valencia Regional Government. Drive back to Alicante for dinner and overnight accommodation with your Spanish family. DAY 8: EXCHANGE PROGRAM (Friday) Breakfast with your family. Attend school with your exchange partners. Activities and workshops may be organized at the school during your visit (to be confirmed with the Spanish school). DAY 9: SATURDAY WITH YOUR FAMILY (Saturday) DAY 10: DEPART (Sunday) Today, transfer to the airport by private motor coach and catch your flight back to the USA. Buen viaje y hasta luego!
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 to making friends. The Exchange Program is organized between Dedham High School of Dedham and el Colegio CEU Jesús María de Alicante. The conditions of this exchange are agreed between the two schools. Note that the number of pupils participating in the exchange may differ between the two schools. Forum cannot guarantee that both schools have the same number of participants. However, everything possible will be done to find additional hosting families in the case that one school does not have the same number as the other school. COLEGIO CEU JESÚS MARÍA Calle Caja de Ahorros, 15, 03016 Alicante http://www.colegioceualicante.es/ HOSTING A FOREIGN STUDENT When participating in a Spanish exchange, families are expected to treat their guest in the same manner that they would like their son or daughter to be treated by their exchange partner and their family 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 a lot of 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 19 + participants $ 2,260 16 to 18 participants $ 2,330 13 to 15 participants $ 2,420 10 to 12 participants $ 2,580 PAYMENT SCHEDULE June 15th, 2017 $ 500 August 15th, 2017 $ 600 October 15th, 2017 $ 600 December 15th, 2017 Balance PRICE INCLUDES: Airfare from Boston to Madrid, returning from Alicante Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at $670 per person* Associated transportation costs while in Europe 2 free chaperones regardless of the group size WHILE ON TOUR: Night accommodation in 3 star quality hotels All breakfasts All dinners (Includes one beverage and a vegetarian option) All cultural and aforementioned visits, activities, tours and admissions, as per itinerary Service of a dynamic, professional bilingual Forum Tour Manager with the group on tour EXCHANGE PROGRAM ORGANIZED WITH YOUR PARTNER SCHOOL: Spanish host family stay Meals with the host families (exceptions might apply) Classes and workshops during the exchange program (confirmed between the partner schools prior to departure) PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Meals not indicated in the daily program Tips are at your discretion these are standard guidelines - Forum Tour Manager: 3 Euro per day, per person - Bus Drivers: 1 Euro per day, per person ADULT AND ROOMING SUPPLEMENTS: Twin Room Guarantee Supplement $40 pp/night - Single Room Guarantee Supplement $80 pp/night Adult Activity Supplement $10 pp/day NOTES Forum By Prometour 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. *CFAR is not available to residents of NY* Forum has quoted this package at an exchange rate of 1 Euro = 1.10 USD. In the event of a significant change in the exchange rate, Forum reserves the right to update prices accordingly. * 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. Date of quote: April 12, 2017 Prices are valid until: First payment deadline Your Forum Tour Consultant: Anaïs Boschet Forum Language Experience, Forum by Prometour and Forum are all used interchangeably. Forum Language Experience is a member company of Prometour Inc.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Registering for this trip is as easy as going to https://enrollment.forumlanguageexperience.com/exchange/dedham-hs/ The registration process will take you about 10-15 min. During, you will be asked to: provide personal information, a valid passport number (don t worry if you do not have one yet, you will be able to continue without adding that information), and to choose a payment method and payment schedule. Make sure you have your passport with you (if you have one) and to have payment method ready at the time of registering for this trip. Per the insurance company terms and conditions, if you would like to upgrade to the Cancel For Any Reason Protection Plan, you must choose it at the time of registration, and the additional fee MUST be included with your first trip deposit. The total cost for this upgrade is $30.38 After registering and your payment has been received, you will receive an email with a username and password to access your personal web account. Here, you will be able to make: future payments, modify your personal information and access documents related to your trip. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have on 1.888.282.0991. You can reach us Monday through Friday from 11AM to 7:30PM EST We look forward to having you join this wonderful travel experience! Customer Care 1281 University Avenue, Suite H, San Diego, CA 92103 Tel 888-282-0991 / 619-432-0249 ext.302 - Fax 619-432-0261