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Europe

Germany, Italy, Switzerland – 10 Days

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Our tour dates & flights
Travel documentation
Tour overview & expectations (our Tour Director, meals, hotels)
Money on tour
Earning credit
Your to-dos

Today’s agenda

So, what are we going to cover today?

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Experience Your World | EF Educational Tours - YouTube

Let’s watch

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Germany, Italy and Switzerland

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Jun 18

Jun 27

10

Mark your calendars

Day Tour

These are our travel dates

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Departure flight info

Arrive in Frankfurt

June 19th

7:20 AM local time

American Airlines

0704

Depart Detroit

June 18th

11:37 AM

American Airlines

1701

8:30 a.m. American Airlines Int Dep

Terminal N – North – Evans Terminal

1 stop

Group Meeting Time & Location

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

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Return flight info

7:00 PM

International Arrivals – Evans - N

Arrive in Detroit

June 27^th

6:46 PM

American Airlines

0660

Depart Frankfurt

June 27th

9:20 AM local time

American Airlines

0705

1 stop

Group Meeting Time & Location

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

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Baggage allowance

Travelers are responsible for any additional checked luggage fees

Seat assignments

Seats will be assigned at check-in

Our flight itinerary

Flights are subject to changes by the airline, so continue to monitor our itinerary leading up to tour

In-flight meal requests

Contact the airlines directly at least 72 hours prior to departure

Flight reminders

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All travelers are responsible for complying with all entry requirements for our destinations & those that we transit through.

A valid passport is required for every traveler
Visas or entry forms may be required by our destinations, you are responsible for obtaining any necessary documents – Check out the Visa and Entry Requirements Tool!
Non-U.S. passport holders may require a different or additional documents.

Travel documentation

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Entry Requirements Tool

Please note, this tool:

Will show specific details including what these requirements are, how to meet them, and associated costs
Is only for U.S. Passport holders
Does not show transit requirements

**It is each traveler’s responsibility to comply with all necessary travel requirements.**

Login to your online account. On your homepage, or through the itinerary tab, you will find this tool.

Examples:

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Our dedicated 24/7 Tour Director will be with us throughout tour to handle logistics & provide suggestions for activities.
They are trained to handle all 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. headquarters.

Our Tour Director

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Breakfast & dinner included daily

Meals

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.

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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.
We may not check in to our hotels until the end of the day.

Hotels

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Luggage & packing

Pack light

We are responsible for loading our own luggage to and from bus and hotels.

A carry-on suitcase is best!

You are responsible for any baggage fees.
A carry-on suitcase & your EF backpack should be enough.

Start thinking about your packing list

Comfortable walking shoes
A refillable water bottle
Long sleeves & pants for religious sites or schools
Head over to EF’s Help Center’s page “What to Pack,” which can be found under “Preparing to Travel”.

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Visiting Europe

We may be in areas that are hot! Air conditioning is not as common as it is in the US; it is always important to stay hydrated.
Millions of people visit Europe every year. We can sometimes expect to have long wait times and a slow-moving pace in many locations.
Water in Europe often sparkles like the Rhine! We will have to specify that you want still or natural water at most restaurants.
Adapters for electronics are a must-have. We recommend buying a universal one – then you will have an adapter for every country we visit.
Safety is our top priority. While Europe is very safe, pickpocketing can still happen. Hold your bags close!

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Tipping money

Per person, I will collect a total of

Spending money

You should expect to spend about $30-$60 per day in additional spending money.
This will cover things like meals that are not included, souvenirs, snacks, and free-time excursions.

Before tour

Convert the equivalent of $50–$60 in the currency of our arrival destination to bring with you.
Let your bank/credit card company know you will be traveling abroad.

On tour

ATMs are the best way to get money.
Do NOT bring traveler’s checks or Visa & Mastercard gift cards, as they will not work abroad.

*Till Financial is a great option to help students manage money on tour!*

$130

Money on tour

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Managing money on tour

EF partners with Till Financial to make spending and money management easier on tour!

Till is a free banking app & debit card you can opt into.

Before tour:

Till is a useful tool to help student travelers save and budget for on-tour expenses
No need to convert money or tell your bank you’re traveling

On tour:

Use the Till debit card for spending money
No foreign transaction fees for purchases made during your tour!
Till can be used at any business that accepts debit cards & be synced with Apple Pay
Can be used at ATMs that accept Visa to withdraw cash

Peace of mind:

Families have full visibility into every transactions travelers make
Families can reload money onto the card from home
If a student loses the card, it's easy to instantly lock the card in the app
Till offers premium service & support so students and their families can feel at ease – if anything happens, they have access to multiple support channels!

Benefits of Till Financial:

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College credit

Now is the time to enroll in college credit!

EF offers a 3-credit college course through our exclusive partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).
Enrollment is open to students in grades 9-12.

What it entails

You will use your on-tour experiences to complete a series of fun and engaging activities in a semester of your choosing after your tour’s return.
The cost is $360 to enroll and can be rolled into your remaining automatic payments.

How to enroll

Email education.department@ef.com

www.eftours.com/credit

*Middle School tours - please see High School Credit slide

EF and SNHU have been partnered since 2016
The credit is accepted at many major colleges/universities, but it is of course always up to the receiving institution
For 3 college credits the cost is only $360, when typically, colleges charge $1,000 per credit for a total of $3,000 for a 3-credit course.
Courses fill fast, so we strongly recommend that students register at least two weeks prior to their tour to ensure a spot in their preferred SNHU semester.
Students can choose a semester that works best for their schedule in the year after their tour returns (i.e. if they are traveling in June, they can choose the fall ‘24, winter ‘25 or summer ‘25 semester)
Course is fully online during a 16-week long semester that is post-tour.
Assignments are designed to be FUN! They will complete a series of “interest activities” that encourage them to draw upon their time traveling abroad.
Example of an interest activity they can choose to complete:

30sec Movie: From all of the fun video footage you take on tour, stich together a variety of 3 second clips to create the perfect mini-movie to remember your global experience forever.
Architectural Style: Examine three prevalent architectural styles observed throughout your tour. Discuss the history of each style and your impression of the unique designs.

This is a great resume / college application builder!
More specific questions or interested in signing up? Please reach out using the email above

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Your pre-departure to-do list

Let’s get excited for the trip of a lifetime!!

Log in to your Traveler Account

Ensure your Passport details are entered & are correct.
Confirm your emergency contact information is up to date.

If you have not done so, please send me copies of your

Health and Medical forms
Color copy of passport
My checklist of items

Ensure you satisfy all entry requirements, including visas.
Adult travelers (20 years old+) please complete your background checks (you received the link via email – check your Spam folder!).
Continue to monitor your EF Traveler Account for any changes & additional tour confirmations.

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Your Turs

Your Traveler Account

Check out our itinerary

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

Log in to your account at: www.eftours.com/login

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