This document provides information about an educational tour of Italy and Greece organized by EF Education First during the summer of 2015. It outlines the objectives of promoting international understanding and cultural education. The meeting agenda covers details about the tour operator EF Education First, safety on tour, what is and isn't included in the tour package, necessary documents like passports and visas, the tour itinerary, pricing and payment plans, and how to enroll. Questions from attendees will also be taken.

1. Italy and Greece
Summer 2015

2. Why travel
A little about myself
Why I’m doing this
Benefits to your child

3. Educational objectives
To promote international understanding
and a respect for a variety of cultures
To clarify and deepen our understanding
of the American identity and its values and
beliefs through intercultural experience
To expand our knowledge about culture and
history and the basis for different values and
beliefs
To develop the interpersonal skills necessary
to navigate a new environment with confidence,
maturity and flexibility

4. Our meeting agenda
EF Education First
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Who are they?
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Why did we choose them?
Safety on tour
Our tour package
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What’s included?
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What isn’t?
Passports and visas
Our tour itinerary
Pricing, Monthly Payment Plan
How to enroll
Questions and answers

5. Why EF Education First?
EF is the World Leader in International Education.
For nearly half a century, EF has broken down barriers of geography, language
and culture. EF has over 400 schools and offices in more than 50 countries.
EF is different.
In addition to educational tours, EF provides worldwide language learning,
student exchange, cultural immersion and service tours, au pair services and
college study programs, as well as a top-ranked international business school.
Explore the Global Classroom

6. Why EF?
Best value
Most educational
Highest quality tours at the
guaranteed lowest prices
Fully accredited,
just like our school
Planning and organizing
all tour logistics by
travel experts
Full-time personal, bilingual
Tour Director
Educational itineraries
based on almost 50 years
of experience

7. Why EF?
Safety first
EF’s Peace of Mind Program
All-Inclusive Coverage Plan
Should social unrest or natural
events make traveling to our
destination unsafe, EF will
work with our group to make
alternative arrangements.
6-to-1 student-to-chaperone ratio
Trained & licensed local guides
24-hour emergency on-call service

8. Wherever we learn, EF is there
EF has 34,000 staff and teachers
in more than 400 offices in over 50 countries

9. Meet our team. With us every step.
Peter Eramo
Gabrielle Falconeiri
Global Education
Consultant
Works with the teacher
to plan itinerary
Regional Account
Manager
Responsible for excellent
customer service

10. Why group travel?
Group travel keeps tours affordable,
allowing more students to see the world
 Combined groups get the best value
 Tour choice and departure date flexibility
to match with other groups
 Meet other students from around the country
 Our departure date window is (insert dates)
Traveling with EF

11. What’s included?
Round-trip flights on
major carriers
Hotels with
private bathrooms
Comfortable motorcoach
Breakfast and dinner daily
Full-time Tour Director
Licensed local guides
Entrance fees to select attractions
Educational Itinerary

12. All-Inclusive
Coverage Plan
The plan covers your child for:
Tour cancellation and interruption
Illness and accident
Baggage and property
Flight delay
24-hour access to an
English-speaking representative
For more information visit eftours.com/coverage
or call EF’s Customer Service Department at
800-665-5364.

13. My approach
to safety
My 6-to-1 chaperone ratio
(for every six students there
is one adult chaperone)
My rules
If a traveler (student or adult)
violates my rules, I have the
right to send them home from
tour at the parents’ expense.

14. What are you
responsible for?
Spending money for optional
excursions, free time activities,
souvenirs, beverages, lunches
and snacks ($30-$65 per day)
Tips for your Tour Director,
bus driver and local guides
(around $10 per day)
Passport and/or visa fees
These are all necessities each
traveler will be responsible for
on this tour.

15. Passports and visas
All travelers are responsible for
securing necessary documentation
Valid passports are required for all travelers
Passports may take up to 14 weeks
to process
Some destinations may require travel visas
Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas
or other travel documents
Important note: Passports must be valid for
at least six months after our scheduled return
date

16. Our tour map:

17. Our itinerary:

18. P ing for y tour
ay
our
$
235 a month
$
8 a day

19. The EF
Price Guarantee
Once you enroll your price will never change.
Enroll today to get the most manageable,
lowest monthly payment.
Our destination video

20. How do I enroll?
Online:
eftours.com/1512792NS
Phone: 800-665-5364
Right here and now
Tour Number: 1512792NS
Enrollment deadline:
11/28/2013