1. Valencia

2. ST EDMUNDS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRIP TO VALENCIA Travel Dates - 03/07/2018-06/07/2018

3. What this presentation will cover
Visit overview
Accommodation and Meals
What is included
Next steps
About European Study Tours
Safety Management
European Study Tours Customer Charter

4. Sites and visits in Valencia
Science Museum and the Oceanogràfic
No trip to Valencia is complete without visiting the Oceanogràfic, Europe's biggest aquarium. With seven different marine environments, almost 45,000 specimens of 500 different species can be seen, such as dolphins, belugas, walruses, sea lions, seals, penguins and sharks. Don't miss the exhibition taking place daily in the dolphinarium. Reserve at least half a day for the trip.

5. Sites and visits in Valencia
Mestalla - Valencia FC Stadium Tour A behind the scenes look at home of La Liga team Valencia, Champions League finalists. A legendary home to the legendary football team - built in 1923 and soon to be demolished. With the team set to move to a new stadium in 2009 now is the ideal time to visit this old stadium.

6. Sites and visits in Valencia
Valencia Cathedral and Museum The cathedral is a microcosm of the city’s architectural history; incorporating a mix of each of the Romanesque, Gothic, baroque and renaissance periods and styles. As for the past thousand years, the Tribunal de las Aguas (Water Court) meets every Thursday at noon outside the cathedral’s Plaza de la Virgen doorway. Here, local farmers’ irrigation disputes are settled in Catalan. Visitors can also climb the 207 steps of the Miguelete bell tower for great 360-degree views of the city skyline.

7. Sites and visits in Valencia
Silk Market (Lonja de la Seda) The Silk Market is the main monument of the city and a masterpiece of civil Gothic architecture. The building has been declared by UNESCO as part of Humanity's Heritage.

8. Sites and visits in Valencia
Flamenco Lesson This fascinating dance, based on the heart-stopping and passionate art of Flamenco, is a must for groups and a true cultural experience from Spain’s musical heritage.

9. Your accommodation and meals in Valencia
Accommodation *(Please check your itinerary for details) We will be staying in*…
Meals
* (Please check your itinerary for details)
Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies you /your group) may have.
Breakfast is/not* included.
Evening restaurants include:

10. What is included?
Transport – Flights/Trains/Coach* Accommodation Meals* Visits and Excursions
What is not included? Spending money. Insurance may or may not be* Transfers* – from home to airport, and in destination if not booked through us. Additional charges such as extra baggage, upgrades etc. *Please speak to your tour planner if you would like us to arrange this for you and your group.

11. Next steps for Students (and Parents)*
Key Dates Initial Deposit – dd/mm/yy Passport information – dd/mm/yy (Does your group have any international students? – check if they need additional time to obtain a visa if required.) Final Payment – dd/mm/yy Travel! – dd/mm/yy
If you require a visa please obtain this as soon as possible.

12. Next steps for booking with European Study Tours
Provisional Booking – We will hold the travel and accommodation arrangements for your tour while you collect deposits, except in the case of low cost airlines which cannot be held. In this case your price will be based on an estimated flight price and we therefore recommend you ask for an additional £50 contingency to cover any price fluctuation between quoting and time of booking. Booking – You must pay a deposit at the time of booking of £50 per person for UK coach and rail tours, £75 per person for overseas coach and rail tours and £150 per person for air tours. In the case of Low Cost Airlines we will also need a full names list (as per passport). We will then commit to the travel arrangements agreed and begin work on planning your itinerary.
You will be registered on our online portal My Tour Manager which will allow you to access your booking at any time where you can view documents, submit passenger information as well as receive reminders about important deadlines to help keep your tour planning on track.
Final payment - Final payment for your tour will be due ten weeks before departure. Approximately three weeks before travel (and provided the balance has been paid in full) you will receive a Final Information Pack including tickets, your finalised itinerary and other essential information. Your trip! – From the moment you leave, our staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, equipped with every detail of your tour in the unlikely event that you should encounter any difficulties while you are away.

13. About European Study Tours
European Study tours was established in 1982 and since European Study Tours have become one of the leading educational tour operators specialising in tailor-made travel and subject specific conferences for students. Group leaders return to travel with EST year after year because of the exceptional level of service we offer them. 
European Study Tours is part of the Education Division of Holidaybreak, the education and activity travel group, alongside PGL and NST. Holidaybreak is owned by Cox & Kings Limited which is one of the oldest and most recognised travel operators in the world.

14. Safety Management
European Study Tours is a Member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of ABTA's assistance and Code of Conduct. Please ask EST about the protection that applies to your booking. In line with DfES guidelines and after consulting with RoSPA (The Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents) we have developed a Safety Management System, which helps ensure elements of your tour remain of a high standard. The Safety Management System covers the following elements of your tour: • Accommodation • Transport • 24 Hour Emergency • Cover • Tour Operator Liability Insurance • Pre-Tour Inspection Visit • Pre-Tour Safety Information