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

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

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

5. Florence Piazza della Signoria Ponte Vecchio Chiesa di Santa Croce

6. Pisa Assis i Basilica of St. Francis

7. Pomp eii Capr i

8. Rome Vati can City Colo sseu m Trevi Fountai n

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

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11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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:

16. 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 E-mail Skype or G-chat (Google) *I had trouble getting a connection strong enough in many hotels to do this*

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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!

20. But I don ’ t speak Italian…

21. Questions??