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eftours.com 1 Slide 2 2 Why take an educational tour? 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 Slide 3 eftours.com 3 EF is #1 in educational travel 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. EF is also accredited, so students can earn high school credit. 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. Slide 4 eftours.com 4 EF is committed to your safety 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. Slide 5 eftours.com 5 Where are we going? Grand Tour of Italy Day 1 Fly overnight to Italy Day 2 Milan Venice Day 3 Venice Days 4-5 Florence Day 6 Assisi Day 7 Pompeii Sorrento region Day 8 Sorrento Rome Day 9 Rome Day 10 Depart for home Slide 6 eftours.com 6 What does the Program Fee include? Airfare Hotel accommodations Transportation Breakfast and dinner daily Full-time EF Tour Director Guided sightseeing tours Entrance fees to select attractions Slide 7 eftours.com 7 What does the Program Fee NOT include? Beverages and lunches (unless specified) Optional excursions Departure fees Spending money All Inclusive Insurance Plan ($145) Passport/visa fees Slide 8 eftours.com 8 How much does it cost? Slide 9 eftours.com 9 EFs 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: Its December, and you are going on an EF tour to Italy in April of next year. The total tour cost is $2,794. Therefore, Johns monthly payments are only $187. TOTAL COST NO. OF MONTHS = MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED $2,794 14 = $187 Slide 10 eftours.com 10 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 EFs Customer Service Department at 1-800-665-5364 Slide 11 eftours.com 11 Passports and Visas 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 Slide 12 eftours.com 12 How do I enroll? Online: www.eftours.com/enroll Phone: 1-800-665-5364 Fax: 1-800-318-3732 Mail: EF Educational Tours One Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Tour number: 1184438 Enrollment Deadline: $200 early enrollment discount expires 01/05/12 Slide 13 eftours.com 13 eftours.com/student Visit EFs student website to: Watch videos that highlight what youll do and see on tour. Learn about where youll travel with Lonely Planet Destination Guides. Read Following the Equator, EFs travel blog Get tips on everything from packing to obtaining a passport. Connect with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more Slide 14 eftours.com 14 eftours.com/parent Visit EFs parent website to: Learn more about how EF will make your childs 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 parents most commonly asked questions. Connect with EF on Facebook, Twitter and more. Slide 15 eftours.com 15 Personalized website for travelers 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 Slide 16 eftours.com 16 Destination videos and photos Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour: Travel Videos Slide 17 eftours.com 17 Online reviews from travelers Login to: Thkaa;flh Ha;lgh;hf;la Ahg;laskhf;lahf; Lakhflanfl;anfvla Alfbna;ljnbf;an;a Read what other parents, students and teachers say about their EF tour experience. Visit www.eftours.com/reviews www.eftours.com/reviews Slide 18 eftours.com 18