why take an educational tour?
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Why take an educational tour?
• Newfound confidence and independence • Improve your grades and enhance college applications
• Enhanced career prospects
• Experience new cultures and explore famous sights
• Have fun with your friends and make new ones
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EF is #1 in educational travel
o EF has the lowest price guaranteed. More teachers choose EF than any other educational travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours.
o The itineraries are educational, featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites. EF is also accredited, so students can earn high school credit.
o A 24-hour EF Tour Director stays with our group around the clock on tour, providing insight about our destination as well as great tips.
o With 45 years of experience and a worldwide presence, we are traveling with the safest and most reputable travel organization.
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EF is committed to your safety
o EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries.
o 24-hour emergency on-call service so you can reach EF day or night while your child is on tour.
o Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies our group 24 hours a day.
o EF’s Peace of Mind program, allows us to change our tour and/or departure date up to 35 days prior to departure.
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Private Bus, Customized Tour
o A private bus , you will not be combined with other groups
o We require departure flexibility for the flights on all tours
o Customization on this tour is focused on the stay ahead/behind; easy to alter and revert to main portion of tour if necessary
o Fees are based on the number of participants.
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Our Tentative Itinerary.
Day 1: Fly overnight to ItalyDay 2: Rome: Arrive in Rome & meet your EF Tour Director. Bus tranfer to Roman Catacombs for visit; transfer to hotel for overnight.Day 3: Rome: Visit the Colosseum; Visit the Roman Forum; Take a guided walking tour of Rome. (Possibly St. John Lateran Cathedral & Michelangelo’s “Moses” statue.)Day 4: Rome: Take a guided tour of Vatican City; Visit the Sistine Chapel; Visit St. Peter’s Basilica; Take a guided tour of Rome.
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Where are we going?
Day 5: Assisi • Florence: Travel to Assisi; Visit the Basilica of St. Francis; Continue on to Florence.Day 6: Florence: See “David” Statue Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, visit San Marco Monastery and Uffizi Gallery.
Day 7: Florence * Venice: Take a guided tour of Florence: – Piazza della Signoria; Ponte
Vecchio; Chiesa di Santa Croc– Gates of Paradise; Visit the Duomo; See a leather-making demonstration; Travel to Venice
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Where are we going?
Day 8: Venice: Take a guided tour of Venice: – St. Mark’s Square; Grand Canal; Visit
the Doge’s PalaceDay 9: Venice: Continue visiting Venice wth EF Tour Director. Entrances to include: Santa Maria Della Salute, Galleria dell” Accademia and Scuola Grande di San Rocco.Day 10: Transfer to airport for your return flight home
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What will we see?
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And so much more!!
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How much does it cost?
Price QuoteEnrollment Fee $ 95 Program Fee * $2,095 Early Enrollment Discountˆ -$ 50 Current Departure Fees** $ 443 Private Bus (25-29 Paying) $ 195 1 Day Stay Behind in Venice (with 25+ passengers $ 270and then based on sliding scale)Special Travel Service Fee (flat fee) $ 95All Inclusive Insurance $ 145Peace of Mind Program Free
Monthly† TotalFor Students $251 $3,288Adult Supplement $365For Adults $280 $3,653
* If you register by 5/3 you receive an additional $50.00 off. EF contacted me yesterday to inform me of this. Mr. P.
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What does the Program Fee include?
• Airfare
• Hotel accommodations
• Transportation
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Full-time EF Tour Director
• Guided sightseeing tours
• Entrance fees to select attractions
• All-inclusive insurance
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What does the Program Fee NOT include?
• Beverages and lunches (unless specified)
• Optional excursions (Siena is inlcuded in the quote)
• Departure fees
• Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides
• Spending money
• Passport/visa fees
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EF’s monthly payment plan
• Automatic deduction from your checking account (or charged to your credit/debit card) each month• No late fees • Final payment deadline up to 25 days prior to departure
For example: It’s February, and John is going on an EF tour to Italy and Greece the following July. The total tour cost is $2,864. Therefore, John’s monthly payments are only $179.
TOTAL COST ÷ NO. OF MONTHS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––= MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED
$2,864 ÷ 16 = $179
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All-inclusive Insurance
$145 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes:
> Tour Cancellation and Interruption> Medical and Accident> Baggage and Property> Flight Delay Insurance> 24-hour access to an English speaking representative
For more information visit eftours.com/insurance or call EF’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-665-5364
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Passports and Visas
• Valid passports are required for all travelers
• Passports may take up to fourteen weeks to process
• Some destinations may require travel visas
• Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents
• All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation
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How do I enroll?
Online: www.eftours.com/enroll Phone: 1-800-665-5364Fax: 1-800-318-3732Mail:EF Educational ToursOne Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141
Tour number: 1049717 Enrollment deadline:
Tuesday, May 3!!
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eftours.com/student
Visit EF’s student website to:
• Watch videos that highlight what you’ll do and see on tour.
• Learn about where you’ll travel with Lonely Planet Destination Guides.
• Read Following the Equator, EF’s travel blog
• Get tips on everything from packing to obtaining a passport.
• Connect with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more
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eftours.com/parent
Visit EF’s parent website to:
• Learn more about how EF will make your child’s tour educational and safe.
• Get important travel tips on what you need to know before the tour.
• Find information about how to fundraise for the tour.
• Get answers to parent’s most commonly asked questions.
• Connect with EF on Facebook, Twitter and more.
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Personalized website for travelers
Log-in to:
• Make online payments
• Purchase insurance and phone cards
• Enroll on optional excursions
• See messages and alerts from EF and your group leader
• View flight and hotel information
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Destination videos and photos
Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour:
• http://www.viddler.com/explore/EFTours/videos/
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Online reviews from travelers
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Read what other parents, students and teachers say about their EF tour experience.
• Visit www.eftours.com/reviews
• Bell Italia Reviews
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