Departure 2015
- 3. Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome Monday, June 17, 2014 Wednesday, June 26, 2014 Where we will be:
- 5. Optional excursions Versailles: Journey to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Pisa: Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style. We are going on both!!
- 6. All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Carry a copy of your passport with you and also leave a copy at home. Passports and visas Valid passports are required for all travelers. Name and gender listed on your EF account must exactly match passport information. Passports must be valid for 6 months after tour. Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents.
- 7. EF will use the emergency contact list if they need to communicate any information while we’re on tour. Emergency contacts cannot be traveling with this group and must be available for the duration of the tour. Confirm your emergency contacts at least 30 days prior to departure. Make sure your information is correct and up to date. All changes can be made on your personalized website. If you are contacted with an emergency, call the next person on your list to relay the information. Emergency contacts
- 8. ATMs are the best way to get money. Don’t bring traveler’s checks, which can be difficult to cash. Notify your bank or credit card company that you’ll be abroad. Bring the equivalent of $50 in the currency of your arrival destination. We are responsible for our lunches and tipping. Spending money
- 9. Packing Pack light: We will be responsible for loading our own luggage on and off the bus and into hotels. You are responsible for any luggage handling fees charged by the airlines. See the fees at eftours.com/baggage Carry any valuables or medications in your EF backpack or carry-on. Pack a change of clothes in your carry-on in case your luggage is lost. A full packing list can be found in the Tour Handbook or at eftours.com/packinglist Luggage space is especially limited on night trains Don’t forget when we visit Vatican City, Notre Dame, other churches ladies must have their shoulders covered and everyone must
- 10. Meet at curbside check-in for Delta @ 11:30 am Flights Date Time City(Airport) Flight / Transportation Additional Flight Info Flight has stopover(s) Primary Confirmation Number Paper/E- Ticket Depart 6/17/2015 6/17/2015 2:15 PM 5:10 PM Orlando New York (JFK) Delta Airlines Flight # 407 GK62W3 E 6/17/2015 6/18/2015 7:35 PM 9:20 AM New York (JFK) Paris (De Gaulle) Delta Airlines Flight # 400 GK62W3 E Return 6/26/2015 6/26/2015 12:50 PM 4:30 PM Rome New York (JFK) Delta Airlines Flight # 245 GK62W3 E 6/26/2015 6/26/2015 7:13 PM 10:18 PM New York (JFK) Orlando Delta Airlines Flight # 208 GK62W3 E
- 11. In-flight meal requests Contact the airlines at least 72 hours prior to departure. Baggage allowance Confirm baggage allowance with each airline before departure. You’re responsible for any associated fees. eftours.com/baggage Seat assignments Our seats will be assigned at check-in. Your ticket Frequent flier miles cannot be redeemed, and tickets are not eligible for upgrade. Flights
- 12. We’ll meet our Tour Director once we have cleared customs and claimed our baggage. We might have to wait at the airport for other groups. We will start the tour right away and won’t check in to our hotel until the end of the day. Staying awake throughout the arrival day is the best way to beat jet lag. Taking a nap might make you feel worse. SLEEP ON THE PLANE!!!! Arrival
- 13. Our dedicated Tour Director will be with us the whole time to handle logistics and provide suggestions for activities. All Tour Directors are trained to handle challenging situations and emergencies that might arise. Tour Directors have 24-hour access to local EF offices, as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters. Tour Director
- 14. Hotels Generally, hotel rooms are smaller than in the U.S. Most hotels will not have air conditioning or elevators. Wi-Fi will not always be available, and when it is there may be a fee. Late check-ins may be necessary.
- 15. Students are roomed 3-4 per room in a combination of twin and shared double beds. Adults will share twin rooms with other adults. Students may be roomed with EF travelers from different schools if necessary although I will try to make sure we have at least 2 of our students together in a room. On overnight trains, passengers will be divided among couchettes shared by up to six people. Some of those passengers may not be traveling with EF. All passengers will share a common bathroom in the train corridor. Rooming
- 16. Meals Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread, juice, coffee and tea. Lunch is on our own. Dinners will be a mix of local cuisine and familiar dishes and will be a preset meal for our entire group, rather than ordering from a menu. Food portions are smaller than they are in the U.S. Table water is included; other beverages are an additional cost. Inform us of any allergies.
- 17. Tour Handbook: You should have received this 30 days after enrollment. Safety Handbook: Look for it in the mail about 50 days prior to departure. Personalized website: Log in to watch destination videos, review your itinerary and find hotel and flight information as it becomes available. Your resources
- 18. EF Backpack: Great for your carry-on bag or for use during the day. Emergency Calling Instructions card: How to reach the local equivalent of 911 while abroad. Tools to travel with Only dial this number in the event of an emergency.
- 19. A world of support EF Emergency Service Team numbers From the U.S.: 800-637-8222 While abroad: 001-617-619-2913