Paris to the Pyrenees June 2018 From Paris… Thank you for coming! Our adventure awaits… Paris to the Pyrenees June 2018 …To Madrid
Our meeting will cover: Why Travel is Important Our Tour Our Travel Partner What’s Included and What’s Not The Safety Approach How to Reserve Your Spot
Why travel? To sum it up, let's watch the video Why we’re passionate about travel Why this tour is great for our group How does travel help students develop a global perspective? To sum it up, let's watch the video
Our requested tour – Paris to the Pyrenees 12 days, 11 nights Fly overnight to France Paris, France (2 nights) Louvre, Île de la Cité, Place de la Concorde, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Hôtel des Invalides, Eiffel Tower, Notre- Dame Cathedral, Versailles Loire Valley, France Bordeaux, France (1 night) Château de Chenonceau Biarritz, France (1 night) Dune du Pilat, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, San Sebastián Pamplona, Spain (1 night) Plaza del Castillo, Pamplona Cathedral
Our requested tour – Paris to the Pyrenees 12 days, 11 nights Barcelona, Spain Basílica del Pilar, La Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter, Park Güell, Montjuïc, Las Ramblas Basílica del Pilar Madrid, Spain Royal Palace, Prado, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Market of San Miguel Depart for home
Highlights from our experience Eiffel Tower Louvre Notre-Dame Cathedral Pamplona Cathedral Saint Jean-de-Luz Versailles Olympic Stadium
Highlights from our experience Arc de Triomphe La Sagrada Família Park Güell Montjuïc Royal Palace Plaza Mayor Piccadilly Circus Eiffel Tower
Watch: Paris to the Pyrenees
A more engaging learning experience Help students become global citizens Bring subjects and destinations to life Develop perspectives that set students apart on college applications—and give them a leg up in their future careers Spark the lifelong ability to take on any new experience with confidence
Why EF? Over 50 years of experience, including eight tours with Dakota Ridge Senior High School Global and local presence Over 500 schools and offices in over 53 countries, including France (Paris) and Spain (Barcelona & Madrid) Educational value Accredited, just like our school Earn high school and college credit Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price
A world of support A team of personnel around the globe means that we’re there to support you wherever and whenever you need us.
EF’s commitment to our safety 24/7 Tour Director Chaperones 24-hour emergency on-call service Peace of Mind policy My approach to safety
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. The earliest we could depart is Thursday, June 7, 2018 The latest we could return is Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Please be sure to block off these dates They will be confirmed by 110 days prior to departure, or mid-February, 2018
Global Travel Protection Plan Here is what the plan covers: EF offers an optional Global Travel Protection Plan Here is what the plan covers: Tour cancellation and interruption Illness and accident Baggage and property Flight delay 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative For more details visit: http://www.eftours.com/help- center/safety/travel-protection
weShare enhances every tour and is automatically available for free for every student Personalized learning powered by your students’ curiosity Before tour, you’ll connect your personal interests and passions to your destination by developing an essential question to investigate while traveling. On tour, continue to explore your question as you collect meaningful evidence through taking notes, interviewing locals, and visiting cultural sites. After tour, you’ll reflect through a creative project. This project is eligible for high school credit, a great asset for college applications, and an awesome way to show friends and family everything you experienced out in the world. See student project examples here: www.eftours.com/weShare
Earn college credit for traveling! Assignments + research project 3 university credits available Grades 9-12 eligible Tuition is $125 Visit www.eftours.com/snhustudent to register for your course Email education.department@ef.com with questions
What are you responsible for? Spending money For additional tour experiences, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches, and snacks ($30-$65 per traveler per day) Tips For our Tour Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per traveler per day) Passport and/or visa fees (new passport around $135)
Passports & visas Passports Visas All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Passports Valid passports are required for all travelers. Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process. Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our return date. Visas Our trip to Europe currently does not require a travel visa for U.S. citizens. Non U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents.
Everything you get Program price includes: Round-trip flights on major carriers Comfortable motorcoach Hotels with private bathrooms Breakfast and dinner daily Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Sightseeing led by licensed guides Entrance fees to select attractions weShare, EF’s online platform for a deeper learning experience Educational itinerary Tour donation page
Paying for your tour Program price: $4,155 Global Travel Protection: $155 Versailles: $99 weShare (online learning for credit): Free EF Peace of Mind policy: Free Total for students (under age 20): $4,289 $350/mo. Adult supplement: $600 Total for adults (age 20+): $4,889 $400/mo. Optional items to consider: Global Travel Protection: $155 Montserrat excursion: $60 Flamenco Evening in Barcelona: $70 EF Price Guarantee—your guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll
Payment options Pay in full at enrollment (free) 1 2 3 Pay in full at enrollment (free) Automatic Payment Plan (free) Manual Payment Plan ($50 fee) Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks Payments are automatically deducted from your bank account monthly on a preferred date or bi-weekly on a preferred weekday Payment methods accepted: checking account, ATM/debit card or personal checks Final payment extended up to one month before your tour Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks Accounts must have $500 total paid 30 days after enrollment; an additional $500 paid 90 days after enrollment Final payment deadline is 110 days before your tour
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Who’s in? I’ll be enrolling families tonight. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have questions, feel free to see me after our meeting. Spots available: 12 Enrollment opens: Tonight! Enrollment closes: Thursday, May 25, 2017 at noon To enroll you’ll need our tour number: 2011351MV Two easy ways to enroll: Online eftours.com/2011351MV Phone 800-665-5364