Europe 2013

France, Germany, and the Alps (also Liechtenstein!)

Important Details… http://kochapgeography.wikispaces.com/Europe+

Trip+2013

• Newfound confidence and independence • Improve your grades and enhance college applications

• Enhanced career prospects

• Experience new cultures and explore famous sights

• Have fun with your friends and make new ones

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Why take an educational tour?

o EF has the lowest price guaranteed. More teachers choose EF than any other educational travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours.

o The itineraries are educational, featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites.

o A 24-hour EF Tour Director stays with our group around the clock on tour, providing insight about our destination as well as great tips.

o With 45 years of experience and a worldwide presence, we are traveling with the safest and most reputable travel organization.

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EF is #1 in educational travel

Just a reminder…

o EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries. o 24-hour emergency on-call service so you can reach EF day or night while

your child is on tour. o Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies our group 24

hours a day. o EF’s Peace of Mind program, allows us to change our tour and/or departure

date up to 35 days prior to departure.

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EF is committed to your safety

Lucerne—Swiss Alps

• What is group travel?> Groups with similar tour preferences and departure dates are combined to

share a motorcoach• Why does EF combine groups?

> Makes tours equally affordable for groups of 6 or 40> Low prices means more students can see the world> Allows students to meet other travelers from around the country

• How does EF combine groups?> Flexible date range> Similar tour options

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How does group travel work?

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Where are we going?

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What does the Program Fee include?

• Airfare (Current cost to fly from DSM to Paris: $1313.10! FLIGHT ONLY!)

• Hotel accommodations• Transportation• Breakfast and dinner daily• Full-time EF Tour Director• Guided sightseeing tours• Entrance fees to select attractions

• Beverages and lunches (unless specified)• Optional excursions• Departure fees• Tips for your tour director ($6 per day), bus driver ($3 per day)

and local guides• Spending money• Insurance• Passport/visa fees (if applicable)

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What does the Program Fee NOT include?

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How much does it cost?

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EF’s monthly payment plan

• Automatic deduction from your checking account (or charged to your credit/debit card) each month• No late fees • Final payment deadline up to 25 days prior to departure

For example: It’s February, and John is going on an EF tour to Italy and Greece the following July. The total tour cost is $2,864. Therefore, John’s monthly payments are only $179.

TOTAL COST ÷ NO. OF MONTHS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––= MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED

$2,864 ÷ 16 = $179

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All-inclusive Insurance

$145 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes:

> Tour Cancellation and Interruption> Medical and Accident> Baggage and Property> Flight Delay Insurance> 24-hour access to an English speaking representative

For more information visit eftours.com/insurance or call EF’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-665-5364

• Valid passports are required for all travelers

• Passports may take up to fourteen weeks to process

• Some destinations may require travel visas

• Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents

• All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation

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Passports and Visas

Online: www.eftours.com/enroll

Or www.eftours.com/1219386

Phone: 1-800-665-5364

Fax: 1-800-318-3732

Mail:EF Educational ToursOne Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141

Tour number: 1219386

Enrollment deadline: March 7th, 2012 for $150.00 off!

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How do I enroll?

Visit EF’s student website to:

• Watch videos that highlight what you’ll do and see on tour.

• Learn about where you’ll travel with Lonely Planet Destination Guides.

• Read Following the Equator, EF’s travel blog

• Get tips on everything from packing to obtaining a passport.

• Connect with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more

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eftours.com/student

Visit EF’s parent website to:

• Learn more about how EF will make your child’s tour educational and safe.

• Get important travel tips on what you need to know before the tour.

• Find information about how to fundraise for the tour.

• Get answers to parent’s most commonly asked questions.

• Connect with EF on Facebook, Twitter and more.

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eftours.com/parent

Log-in to:

• Make online payments

• Purchase insurance and phone cards

• Enroll on optional excursions

• See messages and alerts from EF and your group leader

• View flight and hotel information

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Personalized website for travelers

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Destination Reviews, videos and photos

Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour:

www.eftours.com/fga