Designed by Professor Matthew Mitchell 9 days May 2017

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1 Designed by Professor Matthew Mitchell 9 days May 2017

2 College Study Tours Business in London and Berlin Included on tour Round-trip flights on major carriers; Full-time Tour Director; Air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation; Superior tourist-class hotels with private bathrooms; Breakfast daily; Select meals with a mix of local cuisine. Sightseeing: Tech City walking tour, London Financial District walking tour, London Berlin Alternative walking tour, Berlin Academic Visits and Entrances: Thames Cruise Houses of Parliament 2 Business visits, London Topography of Terror Museum 2 Business visits, Berlin Reichstag BMW Motorcycle Plant tour, Berlin Overnight Stays: London (3) Berlin (4) NOT INCLUDED ON TOUR Optional excursions; Insurance coverage; Beverages and lunches (unless otherwise noted); Transportation to free-time activities; Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guide); Porterage; Adult supplement (if applicable); Weekend supplement; Shore excursion on cruises; Any applicable baggage-handing fee imposed by the airlines (see efcollegestudytours.com/baggage for details); Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF s control; Passports, visa and reciprocity fees Sign up today efcollegestudytours.com/ tx

3 Your itinerary Day 1: Board your overnight flight to London! Day 2: London Arrive in London Ranging from the North Sea in the east to the playing fields of Eton in the west, London covers an area of some 620 square miles and is home to over 8 million people. Prepare to observe the stunning architecture, vibrant street life and royal majesty of this bustling metropolis. Visit the Houses of Parliament (time permitting) You will have the day to visit the most recognized symbol of London, the Parliament Buildings. The original structure was destroyed in a fire in 1834 and today's building and Big Ben date back to Hearings run throughout the day and you can choose to visit any open to the public. (Please note this visit is only available Saturdays, and is pending confirmation.) Fish and chips dinner Tonight you will dine on one of England's most famous meals. Originally made popular in the 19th century by Dickens' reference to a fried fish warehouse in Oliver Twist, the first fish and chips dinners were served with bread and butter and a cup of tea, all for just nine pence. Thames River Cruise Enjoy viewing the famous sights of London by cruising down the River Thames. Drifting under some of the city's landmark bridges, you will pass by the Houses of Parliament and the South Bank arts complex. As you approach the Tower of London, enjoy spectacular views of the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral before getting the perfect shot of Tower Bridge. Day 3: London Walking tour of London Stroll through the heart of London on your Tour Director-led walking tour, which begins along the banks of the River Thames. As you walk along the ancient embankment, note that these shadowy waters gave the city its name, which derives from Llyn-Dyn, Celtic for city of the lake. Walk along the Strand and see the spot from which all distances to London are measured. Enter Trafalgar Square, where you're sure to meet the world's most famous pigeons, and pause at Nelson's column, a symbol of Britain's once unrivaled naval power. Continue on to Leicester Square and end your walk at chic Covent Garden, where street performers (or buskers ) amuse the lively crowds. (The exact walking route may vary, depending on your hotel location and the day's other activities.) Guided Tech City walking tour This afternoon you will explore London's Tech City to look at how and why such a small area of London is beginning to rival Silicon Valley and why it has become crucial to the UK's post-recession recover. As a world leader in business, financial services and culture, London is known for its prominent role in the global market. Central London serves not only as a major tourist destination, but also as the home for more than half of the United Kingdom's top 100 companies. Today, enjoy a visit to one of London's leading companies! Free afternoon in London Enjoy free time to make your own explorations of the city. Day 5: London Berlin Enjoy a visit to a second local company. (Additional details to be provided closer to departure.) Fly to Berlin Arrive in historic Berlin, once again the German capital. For many years the city was defined by the wall that separated its residents. In the last decade, since the monumental events that ended Communist rule in the East, Berlin has once again emerged as a treasure of arts and architecture with a vibrant heart. Dinner is included this evening. Day 6: Berlin Guided sightseeing of Berlin Ride past the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche (left unrestored as a reminder of the ravages of war) and down the glittery Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's liveliest street. Pass the Rathaus Schöneberg, where 1,500,000 West Berliners flocked to hear President Kennedy's famous Ich bin ein Berliner speech in On your way to the Eastern sector, pass the Reichstag, former seat of the parliaments of the German Empire and the Weimar Republic. Arrive at the Brandenburg Gate, once the symbol of the undeclared Cold War, and now the symbol of a reunited Berlin. It was at this gate that the famous images of East and West Berliners dancing atop the crumbling Berlin Wall were filmed and broadcast around the world. As you see where the Berlin Wall actually stood, imagine the bleak watchtowers and piercing spotlights that guarded the border until November Journey down Unter den Linden, once considered one of the world's most elegant boulevards. You will also see the site of Checkpoint Charlie, which once guarded the border between East and West Germany. Visit the Topography of Terror Museum The Topography of Terror Museum is located on the site of the former SS headquarters in Berlin. The outdoor exhibit in the former basement cells focuses on the regime's systemized rule of terror, and the fate of some of the individuals who were imprisoned and tortured in these dungeons. A general documentation outlines the Nazi's rise to power and their administrative center in Berlin. Day 4: London Guided walking tour of the Financial District Learn about the business, finance and economics of London on this guided walking tour through London. A local expert will take you through the financial district and point out significant sites, businesses and financial institutions.

4 Berlin's outstanding infrastructure and highly qualified and educated workforce make it a competitive location for business. Today you will visit a local business. During your time in Berlin, these business visits may include a finance or accounting firm (similar to Econa), an engineering company (similar to Siemens), or a company in the healthcare field (similar to Bayer HealthCare and Bausch+Lomb). (Additional details to be provided closer to departure.) Visit the Reichstag Tonight, visit the German parliamentary building. A fire destroyed much of the building in The cause of the fire is to this day unknown, however, because the communists were blamed, the Nazi party gained more popularity and soon after gained power. The reconstruction was finished in 1999 and it is now open to the public. (Pending availability.) Day 8: Berlin Alternative Berlin guided walking tour Make like a hip local on this anthropological adventure. Take in Berlin's underground artist communities, vibrant multicultural neighborhoods and more off-the-beaten-path sights. Visit the BMW Motorcycle Plant Today you will explore the inner-workings of the German automobile industry as you visit the birthplace of BMW motorcycles. Here you can see a first-hand account of cutting edge mechanical engineering and learn how BMW has solidified itself as one of the most recognized names in the world of luxury vehicle manufacturing. Day 9: Berlin Enjoy a visit to a second local company. (Additional details to be provided closer to departure.) Free afternoon in Berlin The remainder of the afternoon is yours to make some new discoveries of your own in Germany's capital. Near Alexanderplatz, you may visit the TV Tower and observation deck, where visitors have been taking in the ever-changing panorama of Berlin since Alternatively, you might choose to learn more about the history of the Holocaust at the Jewish Museum or visit one of the many museums in the city. Dinner is included this evening. Day 10: Return home Transfer to the Berlin airport for your return flight Your Tour Director assists with your transfer to the airport, where you'll check in for your return flight home. Itinerary is subject to change For complete financial and registration details, please refer to the Booking Conditions at

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