The tour! 10 days *REQUESTED* Departure date: June 20, 2016 *REQUESTED* Departure airport: Philadelphia

Cities Visited : Milan (arrive) Venice Florence Pisa (included in price) Assisi Pompeii / Sorrento Region Capri (included in price) Rome

Ven ice St Mark’s Square Grand Canal Doge’s Palace

Florence Piazza della Signoria Ponte Vecchio Chiesa di Santa Croce

Pisa Assis i Basilica of St. Francis

Pomp eii Capr i

Rome Vati can City Colo sseu m Trevi Fountai n

Introductions : Name Grade What you are looking forward to doing in Italy?

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Extra Costs : Passport: Over 16 (at time of application) $110 + $25 (if 1 st passport) Minor (under 16 at time of application) $80 + $25 (if 1 st passport) Apply at the Post Office in Salisbury on Rt. 50 (across from La Tolteca) by appointment only. **Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months (6 months recommended) beyond the date of departure or you will not be allowed to enter.

Extra Costs ( cont.): Daily: Food – lunch and snacks Drinks – water is only included with meals. In touristy areas can be $3-5 for a bottle of water. Souvenirs “Free time” activities – will know more about this as we get closer to departure Tips – Will also know the exact number as we get closer to departure. Estimate around $100

Daily Routine : 6:30-7:30 – Wake up -- **ALARM** 7:30 – 8:30 – Breakfast in hotel – VERY IMPORTANT Days will vary: Guided tour – bus Walking tour – walking Will often leave hotel at 8 am and may not get to next hotel until 8 pm. No “rest” time. Dinner – 7-9 pm – depending on schedule Curfew/ Room Checks – depending on schedule

BEING ON TIME !! It is IMPERATIVE that the entire WiHi group is ON TIME, EVERY TIME!! Have a WATCH (not just a cell phone).

Miscellaneous “ stuff ” Internet: Frequently in hotel lobbies but not in rooms Not always reliable Phone: Not all phones work abroad. Check with your carrier. Verizon Rates:

Miscellaneous “ stuff ” cont… Ways to communicate without texting/calling: What’s app – allows you to message someone over a wireless network (the other person must also have this app). Free for the first year, wait to download. Facebook messaging Skype or G-chat (Google) *I had trouble getting a connection strong enough in many hotels to do this*

Packing tips : Weather in Rome, Italy in June: High: 84°F / Low 63°F Light weight!! 50 lb suitcase maximum YOU carry your own stuff!!! “Products” When we have figured out rooming scenarios see if you can share basic supplies – toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, etc.

Dress code in the Vatican ( and churches ) Accepted Mens - Long pants - At least short sleeves Women - The knees covered - At least short sleeves Rejected - Shorts - T-shirts without sleeves - Short skirts - Baseball caps inside the churches

Comfort over Fashion In Spain we walked an AVERAGE of 7-8 miles per day!! The group will not stop because your feet hurt. No time to go change shoes during the day. Do not wear brand new shoes – BLISTERS!

But I don ’ t speak Italian…

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