1. [Click here to enter school name] [Click here to enter dates of visit] Visit to [Florence]

2. Our [Florence] Visit Today’s presentation will cover the following: About European Study Tours Safety and Financial Security Visit Overview Destination Map Visit Objectives What is There to See and Do? Our Accommodation and Meal Arrangements Travel Tips What’s Included? Next Steps Any Questions? Further Information

3. About European Study Tours  Established in 1983  Part of the Education Division of the European specialist holiday group, Holidaybreak plc.  Based in Hertford  Offering tailored educational tours and student conferences for schools, colleges and universities in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.  Known for its excellent levels of service, specialised knowledge and experienced staff.

4. Safety & Financial Security European Study Tours offers complete peace of mind when placing a booking: Our Safety Management System European Study Tours’ Safety Management System is externally verified each year. This covers all of your arrangements, including transport, accommodation, visits and 24-hour contact whilst on your tour. School Travel Forum European Study Tours is a founder member of The School Travel Forum which is made up of the leading school tour operators in the UK who promote good practice and safety in school travel. We adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice which meets the requirements of the DCSF and Scottish Executive guidelines. Supported by:

5. Safety & Financial Security European Study Tours offers complete peace of mind when placing a booking: Association of British Travel Agents Members offer consistently high standards of trading practice meaning financial arrangements are completely secure. Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing ATOL licences are issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, a bond which guarantees financial protection for you.

6. We will depart from [location] by [transport type] on [date]. We will stay at [name of accommodation] in [location] for [number] nights, and will return home on [date] by [transport type]. Delete this text box and the images that are not applicable to your visit, then resize the remaining image(s)

7. Destination Map

8. Visit Objectives [Click here to add your objectives for your visit]

9. Visit Objectives “ We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability and circumstances.” Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto, DCSF (formerly DfES)

10. What is There to See and Do? The Uffizi The gallery's wonderful collection is arranged to illustrate the evolving story of Florentine art. Some of the most famous pieces include Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Michelangelo's Holy Family.

11. What is There to See and Do? Galleria dell’ Accademia The Accademia di Belle Arti was Europe's first school of drawing. The Academy Gallery houses works of Italian sculptors like Michelangelo (main gallery), including the original David.

12. What is There to See and Do? The Duomo The remarkable Duomo, of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its pink, white and green marble façade and characteristic dome, which took almost two centuries to build dominates the city's skyline.

13. What is There to See and Do? Boboli Gardens The Gardens, behind the Pitti Palace are a masterpiece of landscape architecture and home to a distinguished collection of sculptures dating from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries. What

14. What is There to See and Do? Day Trip to Pisa Visit the homeland of Galileo and the wonder of the Leaning tower of Pisa.

15. What is There to See and Do? Grotta del Vento Situated in the centre of the Apuan Alps' Natural Park, this is one of the most complete European caves, presenting an extraordinary variety of phenomena, from shining stalactites and stalagmites to polychrome flowstone, alabaster draperies, crystal- brimmed lakes, underground water-courses and bizarre forms of erosion.

16. What is There to See and Do? Cookery Lesson We can arrange a cookery lesson for a group to see an Italian recipe being prepared, which will then be eaten later.

17. What is There to See and Do? Guided sightseeing tour Florence on foot will offer the opportunity to see all its main attractions including the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. An experienced guide will give information on the history of the city and will be able to answer any questions you have on the city.

18. Our Accommodation and Meal Arrangements [Click to add accommodation name] [Click here to add website address] [Click here to add information about your accommodation (e.g. location, full-board/half board/room only, facilities available, etc.] Meal Arrangements [If half-board or room only, enter information about your other meal arrangements here. If full-board, delete this section]. Note: If any dietary requirements need to be catered for, please let me know in advance.

19. Travel Tips Passport: All students travelling must hold a full passport. [In this space, please enter any visa requirements for the country your group is visiting, including any countries en-route. It is imperative that you advise students and parents on whether visas will be required. If you have any doubts, please contact the relevant embassy to check visa requirements, especially for non-British nationals. This could equally be relevant for British nationals dependent on the destination. You will need to apply in good time, as non-issue of visas is not covered under the cancellation section of your insurance, and you may not be allowed to travel as a result.] [If you will have a Collective Passport for your group, please say so here.] If you have any doubts about passports or visa requirements, please see me at the end of this presentation.

20. Travel Tips Money: The currency in [destination] is the [XXX]. We recommend that students take [£XXX] with them on the visit in [cash/travellers cheques].

21. Travel Tips What to take on the trip:  [Click here to add information]

22. Travel Tips European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) All NST tours are covered by travel insurance, but in addition all travellers should carry a European Health Insurance card. The new EHIC replaced the old E111 form in September 2005. Eligible group members will need to have the EHIC to benefit from the reciprocal health arrangements that have been established within the European Union and Switzerland. If required, card holders can receive medical treatment free of charge whilst on their visit, avoiding the need to claim back money from insurers. Children/wards are covered by a parent’s/guardian’s card. The card is valid for up to 5 years and there is no charge. Forms are available from Post Offices or on-line from www.dh.gov.uk/travellers.

23. What’s Included? The visit cost of [£XXXpp] includes:  Return transportation by [transport type]  [Number] night’s [full-board/half-board/room only accommodation]  Travel insurance  [Visits and entrance fees]  [City guide]

24. Next Steps First deposit: If you wish to join this visit, can you please let me know by [date]. I will require an initial [£XXX] deposit to secure your booking at this stage. Second deposit: I will require your second deposit of [£XXX] by [date]. Final payment : The balance of the visit will need to be paid in full by [date] with a final payment of [£XXX]. Once first deposits are paid, I will work with European Study Tours to put together a tailor-made itinerary to ensure we get the most out of our time away. As discussed earlier in this presentation, you will need to ensure that all passport and visa requirements are satisfied. If you have any doubts, please see me as soon as possible.

25. Do you have any questions?

26. We hope you will join us on our European Study Tours visit to Paris!

27. Further Information For further information about European Study Tours please visit www.euro-study-tours.co.uk