Austria, Germany, and Switzerland

Vienna, Munich, Tyrol, Lucerne, Heidelberg– 10 Days

Let’s go to…

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1. Our tour dates & logistics
2. Itinerary Review
3. Tour overview (our Tour Director, meals, hotels)
4. Global Travel Protection Plan
5. Money on tour
6. Your to-dos

Our Agenda

So, what are we going to cover?

10 Day Tour

Mark your calendars

our travel dates

July 3rd

July 12th

Tour Requirements:

Passport

Arrive in Vienna

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7/4/24 8:30 AM

Depart Detroit

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7/3/24 11:20 AM

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Layover in Toronto

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International Departures

Air Canada Desk by 8:20 AM 7/3/24

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Departure Flight Info

Group Meeting Time & Location

**You will see our detailed flight itinerary on your Traveler Account 2-3 weeks before departure

Baggage Allowance

• Travelers are responsible for any checked luggage fees (does not apply to us)

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Seat Assignments

• Seats will be assigned at check-in

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In-flight Meal Requests

• Contact the airlines directly at least 72 hours prior to departure

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Flight reminders

• Our dedicated Tour Director will be with us throughout tour to handle logistics and provide suggestions for activities.
• All Tour Directors are trained to handle any emergencies that could arise on tour. They have 24-hour access to local EF offices, as well as EF’s worldwide and North American headquarters.

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Tour Director

• Breakfast and Dinner are included.
• Breakfast typically is at the hotel and could be plated or buffet-style
• All meals will be a mix of familiar dishes and local specialties all served from a pre-set group menu.
• Please inform me of any allergies if you have not already. We will be providing a medical form.

Meals

• 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.

Hotels

Global Travel Protection Plan

• Tour cancellation and interruption due to extenuating circumstances
• Illness and accident while on tour
• Baggage and property due to theft or delay
• Flight delay expenses

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• 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative
• Serves as secondary insurance when your primary policy does not provide adequate coverage while traveling abroad

For questions about your coverage, go to eftours.com/coverage or call 800-665-5364

Your plan covers…

Money on tour

Each traveler should begin to prepare for on-tour expenses. Today, we’ll talk through each of these:

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• Visit your bank

(PNC Smart Access/ ATM)

• Tipping (next slide)
• Meals & spending money

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Tipping

• You are responsible for:
• Any meals that are not included
• Snacks and beverages throughout the day
• Souvenirs
• Free-time activities and excursions
• You should expect to spend about $30-$60 per day in additional spending money for the above

Spending money

Managing money on tour

• Pack light: We are responsible for loading our own luggage to and from bus and hotels
• You are responsible for any baggage fees
• Carry any valuable medication in your EF backpack or carry-on
• Pack a change of clothes in your carry-on in case your luggage is lost
• Carry your valid passport - check to make sure passport name/ name with EF is identical

What to bring

**You can check out more details on what to bring on your Traveler Account

Your Traveler Account

Check out our itinerary

Make sure you’re on top of your to-dos!

Katie’s tour I April 8-16, 2022 I Account number: 3456224 I Group Leader Jillian Brown

Contact Us Katie T.

Stay on top of your payments

Visit your

Traveler Account by logging onto www.eftours.com/login

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Sign up for the Remind Group

Facebook Group

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Search for “LCN Germany Trip 2024” and you will be added

Your To-Do List 

& get excited for the adventure of a lifetime!

• Login to your Traveler Account
• Ensure your Passport details are entered & are correct
• Update your emergency contact information
• Please give me copies of your
• Color copy of passport
• Health and Medical forms
• Permission Slips / LC Medical Form
• Roommate preference form
• EF Alcohol Prohibition Form
• Tip money $125 - Cash/Check made out to James Ekdahl / Venmo @jamesekdahl
• Continue to monitor your EF Traveler Account for any changes & additional tour confirmations
• In case of unforeseen delays, come up with a backup plan

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Trip Website Links

www.jamesekdahl.com

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James Ekdahl - ekdahja@lc-ps.org

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586-307-8018 (cell - call/text)

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Questions?