ESPAÑA ANDALUCÍA EN FAMILIA February 28 - March 9, 2018 10 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS (Dates of travel to be confirmed upon flight booking)
DAY 1: DEPART (Wednesday) Fly overnight to Málaga. DAY 2: MÁLAGA (Thursday) Bienvenidos a España! A Forum representative will meet you at the airport and help you transfer to the Malaca Instituto. Meet your host families and get settled in. While living with a host family, you will be fully immersed in Spanish culture. You will taste traditional Spanish food, connect with locals and have an excellent opportunity to practice your language skills in real-life situations. DAY 3: SCHOOL VISIT / NERJA (Friday) This morning, visit a local school and experience a day in the life of a Spanish student. Connect with your new Spanish peers during lunch. In the afternoon, head to Nerja, a beautiful beach-side town located 45 minutes east of Málaga. On the way, make a stop in the white-washed village of Frigiliana. Explore the caves of Nerja, home to the world s largest stalagmite, measuring an impressive 105 feet. Later, head to the Balcón de Europa for the unbeatable views of the Mediterranean Sea. Return to Málaga for dinner and overnight accommodation with your host family. DAY 4: EXCURSION TO GRANADA (Saturday) After breakfast, transfer to Granada by private motor coach. Visit the magnificent Alhambra, an Arabic palace and fortress dating back to the 14th century. Enjoy a guided tour through the Alcazaba (the fort), the Generalife (gardens), Charles V s Palace, and the Nasrid Palaces. Try traditional Spanish cuisine at a local restaurant. Then, follow your tour manager through the narrow streets of the Albaycin quarter, or old Arab quarter. Pass la calle de las teterias, lined with traditional tea rooms, to the Mirador San Nicolas to enjoy the amazing view of the Alhambra palace and the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the distance. Don t miss the Catedral de Granada and the Capilla Real, or Royal Chapel, where the remains of Los Reyes Catolicos, Isabel I de Castilla y de Fernando V de Aragón, are buried. Return to Málaga for dinner and overnight accommodation with your host families.
DAY 5: EXCURSION TO EL CHORRO (Sunday) This morning after breakfast, board your private motor coach to El Chorro in Málaga s Lake District. The area is made up of three artificial lakes which were created in 1921 when a dam was built across the dramatic 656-foot-high Guadalhorce river gorge, known as the Garganta del Chorro. Paddle along the turquoise water in a kayak. Enjoy lunch at a local Venta, or roadside cafe. Later, hike the Caminito del Rey. This walkway is known as The Kings s Little Pathway because King Alfonso XIII crossed it in 1921. The path, about 3 kilometers long, traverses the vertical walls of the gorge, 350 feet about the ground. Return to Málaga for dinner and overnight accommodation. DAYS 6-9: SPANISH CLASSES & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (Monday to Thursday) Attend Spanish classes for approximately three hours every morning. All educational materials required during your stay will be provided for you. After your classes each day, you will participate in a variety of cultural and social events, including: * Guided tour of historic Malaga * Visit to the Alcazaba (built by the Arab Hammudid dynasty in 11th century) * Walking tour of Pedregalejo neighborhood (a historical fishing village) * Cooking class * Sevillanas dance class (a traditional folk dance originating in Seville) * Picasso Museum visit * Free time for shopping at El Corte Inglès * Half-day excursion to Mijas and donkey back ride * Flamenco dinner show DAY 10: DEPART (Friday) After breakfast say a fond adios to your Spanish host family. Board your private motor coach and transfer to the airport in Málaga for your flight back to the USA. Hasta luego y buen viaje!
WHAT DOES A HOME STAY PROGRAM INCLUDE? Students are placed 2 per family, unless otherwise requested. Host families are carefully selected by Malaca after a rigorous home visit and interview to ensure the safety and well-being of the student Some of the host families live in individual houses with gardens, others in town houses or flats. Most are within walking distance of the school. You will receive a detailed description of each family with names, addresses and telephone numbers 2-4 weeks prior to your departure. WHY CHOOSE MÁLAGA TO STUDY SPANISH? Málaga, the capital of the Costal del Sol and the fifth largest city in Spain, is an ideal location to study Spanish. Malaga s history spans 2,800 years making it one of the oldest cities in the world. The city s historic center is considered an open museum displaying archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras. It is also an important artistic center with a wealth of museums and galleries including Pablo Picasso s Museum and House. In addition to its historical, cultural and artistic importance, the city enjoys a subtropical climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Málaga is well connected by public transportation so it is a perfect base to explore other cities within the region such as Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Cádiz. Most importantly, Prométour has a local office in Málaga and our staff are always available to assist groups during their stay. WHY STUDY AT MALACA INSTITUTO? Malaca Instituto is one of the leading Spanish language academies in the world. The school s impressive facilities include 25 classrooms, a study center, swimming pool, dance and sports room, and restaurant. However, what makes Malaca so special is its team of certified instructors who cater their lessons to each child s individual level of Spanish. The school s teaching method combines hands-on learning with engaging classes that motivate students. Classes are given by a variety of instructors from all over Spain, exposing the students to a wide range of accents. Upon completing the course, students receive a certificate. EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Immersion programs give students the opportunity to practice and improve their foreign language skills while broadening their cultural awareness. Students feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment and gain selfconfidence by stepping out of their comfort zone and return home inspired to achieve their academic and professional goals. Immersion programs truly bring the language to life, reinforcing students interest in the classroom and have lasting personal and academic benefits.
PRICE PER PERSON SHEET This is a privately operated tour - you will not be combined with another group! PRICE PER PERSON 35+ participants $2,900 30 to 34 participants $2,920 25 to 29 participants $2,950 20 to 24 participants $2,990 PRICE INCLUDES: PAYMENT SCHEDULE October 23, 2017 $ 500 December 5th, 2017 $ 1500 January 5th, 2018 Balance Monthly payment available online Round trip airfare from Boston to Málaga Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at $665 per person Associated transportation costs while in Spain 8 nights full board accommodation with host families (based on 2 students per family) 3 hours of Spanish classes per day, with qualified, experienced, native teachers All educational materials 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 Chaperones: 8 nights half-board accommodation at Club Hispáno (based on single occupancy) One chaperone travels for free for each eight (8) paying participants PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: 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 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 1Euro = 1.15 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. Forum Language Experience, Forum by Prometour and Forum are all used interchangeably. Forum Language Experience is a member company of Prometour Inc. California Seller of Travel License number: 2061627-40
ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS Enrolling for this trip is as easy as going to https://enrollment.forumlanguageexperience.com/immersion/diamond-sp2018/ The enrollment process will take you about 10-15 minutes. During, you will be asked to provide contact information, a valid passport number, and method of payment. If you do not have a passport yet, don t worry you will still be able to enroll. However, we advise you to apply for your passport as soon you finish enrolling for your trip. Forum By Prométour has purchased the Student Protection Plan from Travel Insured International on behalf of all participants. If you would like to purchase the optional Cancel For Any Reason benefit, you must choose it at the time of enrollment, and the additional fee MUST be included with your first trip deposit. The total cost for this upgrade is $30.38. After you have enrolled and your payment has been made, you will receive an email with a username and password to access your Traveler web account. Here, you will be able to make future payments, modify your personal information, and access documents related to your trip. As a reminder, the enrollment deadline for this trip is November 5th. All interested travelers must register with a $500 deposit by this date. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have at 1-888-282-0991 / 619-432-0249. You can reach us Monday through Friday, from 11AM to 7:30PM EST. We look forward to providing you with the travel experience of a lifetime! Customer Care Forum Language Experience 2700 Adams Avenue, Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92116 Tel 888-282-0991 / 619-432-0249 - Fax 619-432-0261 www.forumbyprometour.com