BIRCH WATHEN LENOX SCHOOL TOUR TO SPAIN
Spring Break, 2027
Dear Birch Wathen Lenox School Student or Family,
We are excited to welcome you to Spain for your tour with the Paideia Institute in 2027. On this page, you will find everything you need to get ready for your tour. We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you get to know the classical world.
Sincerely,
Jason C. Pedicone, Ph.D.
President
The Paideia Institute
PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR THE TOUR
PROGRAM DETAILS & ITINERARY
You can view and overview of what is included in the tour and the itinerary here.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
A group reservation on the following flights has been reserved. To learn more about group reservations, please consult our guide here.
Please note that the airline may make schedule changes before departure; exact times and flight numbers may vary. We will update the listing here with any major schedule changes.
WHAT TO BRING
For tips on packing, what to bring, and other practical information, download our information sheet here.
ENROLLMENT, PAYMENT, AND SUBMITTING FORMS
ENROLLMENT
In order to enroll, please click the enrollment button at the bottom of the page and fill out the form. The form is due by the enrollment and deposit deadline, November 13th, 2026.
LEGAL FORMS
All tour participants, or a parent or legal guardian if the participant is under 18, must sign Code of Conduct, Liability Release, Health Insurance Information, and Cancellation, Refund, and Rescheduling Policy forms by the enrollment and deposit deadline. You will sign these forms as part of the enrollment process via the button at the bottom of the page.
PAYMENT
Once the legal forms are completed, you will be directed to a payment page. Payment may be submitted via bank (ACH) transfer or credit card (with 3% convenience fee).
A deposit of $500 is due to the Paideia Institute by the enrollment and deposit deadline, November 13th, 2026.
The balance will be paid to Birch Wathen Lenox School. Please contact the school for more information.
FURTHER INFORMATION
CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS, AND RESCHEDULING
The cancellation policy for this tour is as follows:
- For cancellations made before the deposit deadline, November 13th, 2026, the deposit paid to Paideia is refundable.
- For cancellations made after the deposit deadline, November 13th, 2026, the deposit paid to Paideia is not refundable
Traveler substitutions after the deposit deadline, if possible, are subject to a change fee.
There are no refunds in the event that a traveler is unable to travel due to insufficient documentation, such as lack of passport, including lack of passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip, and lack of visa, or due to last minute health issues. For these issues, Paideia recommends travel insurance.
If travel becomes impossible after the deposit deadline, Paideia will offer to revise the itinerary on the current dates or reschedule the tour for new dates. Additional fees may apply.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
A Student Travel Protection Plan is available for this tour through Travel Guard. For coverage information and to purchase this insurance, please visit this link. Cancel for any reason coverage can be purchased at the time the base plan is purchased and within 15 days of Initial Trip Payment.
Please contact Travel Guard at 866-385-4839 with any questions.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions for the Paideia Institute about the tour, please contact David Hewett, Outreach Manager for Classical Tours, at [email protected].