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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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