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Preparing for departure

Preparing for departure. Confirmed dates and itinerary Coverage Optional excursions Passports and visas Emergency contacts Tipping Spending money Packing Flights Arrival Tour Director Hotels Rooming Meals Your resources Tools to travel with A world of support. Adventure in Spain!

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Preparing for departure

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  1. Preparing fordeparture Confirmed dates and itinerary Coverage Optional excursions Passports and visas Emergency contacts Tipping Spending money Packing Flights Arrival Tour Director Hotels Rooming Meals Your resources Tools to travel with A world of support

  2. Adventure in Spain! 6/16/2014 – 06/24/2014

  3. Our itinerary: Day 6: Granada • Seville Take a guided tour of Granada Visit the Alhambra Travel to Seville Enjoy a free evening or experience a Flamenco Evening in Seville (optional excursion) Day 7: Seville • Costa del Sol Take a guided tour of Seville With your expert local guide you will see:Barrio de Santa Cruz Visit the Seville Cathedral Take a walking tour of Seville With your tour director you will see:Giralda Tower Torre del Oro Plaza de Toros Travel to Costa del Sol Day 8: Morocco • Costa del Sol Full day to explore on your own or explore the bustling markets of Morocco (optional excursion) Day 9: Depart for home Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain Day 2: Madrid Meet your Tour Director at the airport Take a walking tour of Madrid Visit the Prado Day 3: Madrid Take a guided tour of Madrid With your expert local guide you will see:Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de Oriente Visit the Royal Palace Day 4: Madrid Full day to explore on your own or Explore El Escorial and Segovia (optional excursion) Day 5: Madrid • Granada Travel via Toledo to Granada Visit the Toledo Cathedral Visit the Church of Santo Tomé Visit a synagogue

  4. Insurance Coverage Plan • For just $155 your plan covers: • Illness and accident • Baggage and property • Tour cancellation and interruption • Flight delay • 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative • Deadline for enrollment is 35 days prior to departure: May 5th 2014 • If you miss this deadline and still wish to add a coverage plan, call EF Customer Service at 800-665-5364.

  5. Passports and visas All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation • Valid passports are required for all travelers. • Name and gender listedon your EF account must exactly match passport information. • Passports must be valid for 6 months after tour. • Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents. • Carry a copy of your passport with you and also leave a copy at home. • Belize, Brazil, Russia and Ghana require parental authorization for minors to travel.

  6. Emergency contacts • EF will use the emergency contact list if they need to communicate any information while we’re on tour. • Emergency contacts cannot be traveling with this group and must be available for the duration of the tour. • Confirm your emergency contacts at least 30 days prior to departure. • Make sure your information is correct and up to date. All changes can be made on your personalized website. • If you are contacted with an emergency, call the next person on your list to relay the information.

  7. Tipping Tour Director: $6 per day per participant $6 per day x 8 days of tour = $48 per person Local guides: $1-2 per local guide per participant Bus driver: $3 per day per participant $3 per day x 8 days of tour = $24 per person Total: $76 per traveler

  8. Spending money ATMs are the best way to get money. Don’t bring traveler’s checks, which can be difficult to cash. Notify your bank or credit card company that you’ll be abroad. Bring the equivalent of $50 in the currency of your arrival destination. We are responsible for our lunches and tipping.

  9. Packing Pack light: We will be responsible for loading our own luggage on and off the bus and into hotels. You are responsible for any luggage handling fees charged by the airlines. See the fees at eftours.com/baggage Carry any valuables or medications in your EF backpack or carry-on. • Pack a change of clothes in your carry-on in case your luggage is lost. • A full packing list can be found in the Tour Handbook or at eftours.com/packinglist

  10. Flights

  11. Flights • Seat assignments • Our seats will be assigned at check-in. • Your ticket • Frequent flier miles cannot be redeemed, and tickets are not eligible for upgrade. • In-flight meal requests • Contact the airlines at least 72 hours prior to departure. • Baggage allowance • Confirm baggage allowance with each airline before departure. You’re responsible for any associated fees. eftours.com/baggage

  12. Arrival • We’ll meet our Tour Director once we have cleared customs and claimed our baggage. • We might have to wait at the airport for other groups. • We will start the tour right away and won’t check in to our hotel until the end of the day. • Staying awake throughout the arrival day is the best way to beat jet lag. Taking a nap might make you feel worse.

  13. Tour Director Our dedicated Tour Director will be with us the whole time to handle logistics and provide suggestions for activities. All Tour Directors are trained to handle challenging situations and emergencies that might arise. Tour Directors have 24-hour access to local EF offices, as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters.

  14. Hotels • Generally, hotel rooms are smaller than in the U.S. • Most hotels will not have air conditioning or elevators. • Wi-Fi will not always be available, and when it is there may be a fee. • Late check-ins may be necessary.

  15. Rooming • Students are roomed 3-4 per room in a combination of twin and shared double beds. • Adults will share twin rooms with other adults. • Students may be roomed with EF travelers from different schools.

  16. Meals Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread, juice, coffee and tea. Lunch is on our own. Dinners will be a mix of local cuisine and familiar dishes and will be a preset meal for our entire group, rather than ordering from a menu. Food portions are smaller than they are in the U.S. Table water is included; other beverages are an additional cost. Bottled water is included in countries where it is deemed necessary. Inform us of any allergies.

  17. Your resources Tour Handbook: You should have received this 30 days after enrollment. Safety Handbook: Look for it in the mail about 50 days prior to departure. Personalized website: Log in to watch destination videos, review your itinerary and find hotel and flight information as it becomes available.

  18. Tools to travel with EF Backpack: Great for your carry-on bag or for use during the day. Emergency Calling Instructions card: How to reach the local equivalent of 911 while abroad. Only dial this number in the event of an emergency.

  19. A world of support EF Emergency Service Team numbers From the U.S.: 800-637-8222 While abroad: 001-617-619-2913

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