Discover the world with Explorica

Why take an educational tour?  Experience new cultures and explore famous sights firsthand  Bring classroom lessons to life  Improve your grades and enhance college applications and resumes  Gain independence and confidence  Have fun with your friends and make new ones

Why travel with Best value: Explorica guarantees the lowest prices on every tour without sacrificing safety, quality or comfort Guaranteed Travel Date Another Explorica exclusive, our Guaranteed Travel Date tours give you and your students the peace of mind of knowing exactly when your tour will run. Best support: Explorica has over 10 years of experience and supports you with our helpful Customer Service Department, full-time tour directors, and around-the clock emergency assistance Cutting-edge innovations: Explorica keeps you connected to your destinations and other travelers with an award-winning website, tour diaries, and updates Accreditation: Explorica offers the opportunity to earn school credit

Safety is Explorica’s top priority Safety and Dependability Explorica’s nationally-recognized name sets travelers' minds at ease. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve taken over 150,000 teachers and students on safe, educational and exceptional group tours. Additionally, as members of the Better Business Bureau and the United States Tour Operator’s Association, you can rest assured that your educational tour investment is sound.Better Business BureauUnited States Tour Operator’s Association And our commitment to safety is our first priority. From performing rigorous safety checks on every hotel and transportation company we use, to providing immediate on-tour support and an emergency contact line available 24/7, Explorica keeps you safe, secure and connected.Explorica keeps you safe, secure and connected

How does group travel work? What is group travel?  Groups with similar tour preferences and departure dates are combined to share a motor coach Why does Explorica combine groups?  Makes tours equally affordable for groups of 6 or 40  Low prices means more students can see the world  Allows students to meet other travelers from around the country

Rome & GreeceTour Itinerary Day 1 Start Tour Day 2 Ciao Rome Meet your Tour Director and check into hotel Rome City Walk Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona Day 3 Rome Landmarks Rome Guided Walking Sightseeing Tour with Whisper headsets Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit, St. Peter’s Basilica visit, Colosseum visit, Piazza Venezia, Forum Romanum visit Authentic Trattoria Dinner Day 4 Rome--Sorrento Travel to Sorrento Cameo workshop Pompeii Guided Sightseeing Day 5 Sorrento--Bari Travel to Bari Overnight cruise to Patras Day 6 Patras--Tolo Travel to Tolo via Olympia Olympia site guided visit Where are we going?

Tour Itinerary continued… Day 7 Tolo--Athens Travel to Athens Mycenae & Epidaurus excursion Corinth Canal Day 8 Athens Landmarks Athens Guided Sightseeing Tour Parthenon, Acropolis visit, Temple of Athena Nike, Omonia Square, Syntagma Square, Olympic site Athens City Walk Plaka district, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch Greek dinner in Plaka Day 9 Start Cruise Extension (Tour must depart North America on Thursdays to do extension) Cruise for three days on the Aegean Optional Shore Excursions Available (purchased on tour) Day 10 Aegean Cruise Cruise Day 11 Aegean Cruise Cruise Day 12 Athens Delphi Guided Sightseeing Tour Delphi site visit, Temple of Apollo Day 11 Aegean Cruise Cruise Day 12 Athens Delphi Guided Sightseeing Tour Delphi site visit, Temple of Apollo Day 13 End Tour

How much does it cost? Tour Fees  Program Fee * $2,  Departure Fees $  Lifetime Membership Fee - $95 Subtotal for Students $3,257 Subtotal for Adults $3,872  Adult Supplement $615 Until Feb. 28 th there is a $200 discount off the above prices!  Insurance  All Inclusive Insurance Plan (add $195) With AutoPay –  Students ** $231.69/month  Adults ** $275.16/month  13 month payment plan

What does the Program Fee Include? Round-trip airfare from DTW 6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms 1 overnight stay in cabins on ferry Aegean Cruise on extension 3 overnight stays in cabins on cruise ship on extension Full European breakfast daily Dinner Daily Lunch while on cruise ship All motor coach and flight transfers Full-time bilingual professional Explorica Tour Director Sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides Entrance fees to included special attractions Guided sightseeing tours with high-tech headset as per itinerary Tour Diary Optional Cruise Shore Excursions not included but available for purchase on tour from the Cruise ship line

What does the Program Fee NOT include Beverages and lunches (unless specified) Optional excursions while on cruise ship Customary gratuities for your tour director, local guides and bus driver Personal spending money Optional insurance Passport/visa fees

What is the Travel Protection insurance plan? $195 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes($15 day):  Medical and Accident  Baggage and Property  Tour Cancellation and Interruption for any reason  24-hour access to an English speaking representative For more information, visit Explorica’s website. You sign up for this at the time you enroll.

Passport and Visas Valid passports are required for all travelers Passports may take up to twelve weeks to process. Check with the State Department for current processing time. Some destinations may require travel visas Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents

Spring payment schedule Standard payment schedule $95 with application $500 due 30 days after enrollment Final payment due 99 days prior to departure AutoPay program Convenient monthly payments charged to a debit or credit card Free to enroll No Late fees Final payment deadline set by program selected

How do I enroll? Online: student-sign up Tour Center ID: Fuhr-3182 Application deadline: 11/30/2011 for current price. 12/31/2011 for tour

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