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NOTE!! We fly out Dec 27th @ 7:30 pmThis is one day earlier. No extra charges, includes hotel accommodations!

•We will carpool from OHS to LAX. Cost approximately $30.00/roundtrip per person

Flight UPDATE

3 Copies of your Passport Turn in a copy to me ASAP

Take a copy of your passport with you (leave in your suitcase)

Leave a copy at home Name and gender listed on your Explorica account

must exactly match passport information.

Passports must be valid for 6 months after tour.

Passports and visas

ATMs are available. Most places will accept credit/debit cards

Notify your bank or credit card company that you’ll be abroad!

Optional: Exchange dollars for Euros at AAA other money exchange places

Don’t bring traveler’s checks

Bring the equivalent of $50 in the currency of your arrival destination.

Exchange rate* $1.00 = .88 Euro

How much money should I take?? Money for LUNCH ($10-15/day) Spending money (be reasonable) Tip money (collected at the airport)

Money

The tip money will be collected before we land in Italy Please put the exact amount in an envelop with your name.

Per person, per day

Full-time tour director $5.00: $35.00 Full-time bus drivers, (days 2-8) $3.00: $21.00

Local guides, (day 3, day 5, & day 8) $1.00: $3.00

Total: $59 per traveler

Tipping

Pack light! You

will be responsible for loading your own luggage on and off the bus and into hotels.

You are responsible for any luggage handling fees charged `by the airlines. $25 for luggage larger than 21” each way

Carry any valuables or medications in your backpack or carry-on.

Pack your bag, then walk up a flight of stairs, lift it over your head, if it’s too heavy, take stuff out!

• Make the most of your limited

space.  Roll up your heavy clothing before packing them, stuff your socks and belts into your shoes and wear your jacket on the plane to maximize space.  Don’t forget to leave room for souvenirs!

• Mix and Match.  Pack jeans, khakis and plain T-shirts that can be worn more than once

• Pack a dressy outfit• Don’t bring tons of shoes! Just

a good pair of walking shoes, thin sandals, maybe shoes for your nice outfit

• Bring travel-sized toiletries.• Make your luggage stand out

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Helpful Items to bringTravel alarm clock or watch

Travel adaptor for electronics

A neck wallet, money belt

Prescription medications in their original containers

Copies of prescriptions

Extra contacts/glasses

Camera

Small backpack, purse with a zipper

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.

Seat assignments

Our seats will be assigned at check-in.

Your ticket

Frequent flier miles cannot be redeemed, and tickets are not eligible for upgrade.

Flights

We’ll meet our Tour Director once we have cleared customs and claimed our baggage.

Staying awake throughout the arrival day is the best way to beat jet lag. Taking a nap might make you feel worse.

Arrival

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.

Room mates, 2-3 people per room of the same gender

LET ME KNOW ASAP WHO YOU WANT TO ROOM WITH

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.

Contacting Home/contacting us

• WhatsApp• Facebook messenger• Skype• International calling cards

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Behavior Expectation

• BUDDY SYSTEM @ ALL TIMES. No Exceptions

English ItalianHello Ciao

Goodbye Arrivederci

Please Per favore

Thank you Grazie

Excuse me Scusi

How much does that cost? Quanto Costa?

I don’t understand Non capisco

Please speak more slowly Potrebbe parlare più lentamente

Where is the bathroom? Dov’è il bagno?

Do you speak English? Parla inglese?

Helpful Phrases