Preparing for departure Goodies! Here’s our TOUR! Packing Departure Day! Airport check-in We’ve Arrived! Hotel Roommates I’m hungry – are you hungry? Tipping Spending Emergency Contacts QUESTIONS?!

EF Backpack Emergency Calling Instructions card: How to reach the local equivalent of 911 while abroad. Emergency Phone Number Wristband: For all travelers to wear on tour with EF’s emergency phone number listed Tools to travel with I will give everyone these at the airport. You do not have to take the EF bag if you don’t want to.

Bell`Italia June 14 th, 2016 – June 22 nd, 2016

Our itinerary:

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 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/packinglisteftours.com/packinglist The first checked bag is free. You can also bring one carry-on. In your carry-on bring a change of clothes in case bags get lost.

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 eftours.com/baggage Seat assignments Our seats will be assigned at check-in. Your ticket Frequent flier miles cannot be accrued, and tickets are not eligible for upgrade. Departure Day & Flights YOU NEED TO BE AT THE AIRPORT 3 HOURS BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT! THIS MEANS 10 AM!!!!!!!

Flights YOU NEED TO BE AT THE AIRPORT 3 HOURS BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT! THIS MEANS 10 AM!!!!!!!

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. Arrival

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

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. All of our hotels have wifi. We have changed hotels in Florence. I will send that to you once I know that!

Students are roomed 3-4 per room in a combination of twin and shared double beds. Adults will share twin rooms with other adults. Rooming

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. Bottled water is included in countries where it is deemed necessary. Inform us of any allergies. I need to know about food allergies ASAP

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 $ in the currency of your arrival destination. We are responsible for our lunches and tipping. Spending money

Optional Excursions Pisa and Pompeii Optional excursion prices increase on tour Our Tour Director will have offer some activities as well, so budget some money in for those

Bus driver: $2 per day per participant $2 per day x 8 days of tour = $16 per person Tour Director: $5 per day per participant $5 per day x 8 days of tour = $40 per person Local guides: $1 per local guide per participant x 5 guides = $5 Tipping Total: $61 per traveler *this does not include tipping for guides on optional excursions I would like to have all the tips at the beginning of the trip. I will start collecting the money for the tips whenever you have it ready. Dollars or Euros are acceptable.

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 at least 6 months after tour. Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents.

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 I will bring my cell phone because I have an international plan. If you have an emergency and need to reach me on the tour you can call If there is an emergency, I will call the person at the top of the list. It is the responsibility of that person to call the next person on the list.

Remind 101 – Parents and students please sign up. This is how I will send out mass messages! I will bring my cell phone because I have an international plan. If you have an emergency and need to reach me on the tour you can call

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