The trip of a lifetime is at your fingertips Berlin, Prague, Krakow and Budapest 10 days 2020 Stories of Scotland 9 days 2019 Our meeting will cover Our tour Our travel partner Our Tour of Scotland The safety approach What s included and what s not How to reserve your spot 1
Our tour Glasgow West Highlands Inverness Visit the National Bagpipe Centre and the Riverside Museum Edinburgh Recreate the pivotal Battle of Bannockburn in a high-tech interactive exhibit that emulates the chaos of the battlefield and puts you in the roles of Scotland s commanders. Travel by train through the Scottish Highlands and snap a photo of the Glenfinnan Viaduct (do you recognize where it s from?) 2
Enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle Visit the Edinburgh Castle Tour excursion Specters of Scotland On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Budapest 3
Our tour Extensions?? Berlin Prague Krakow Budapest Why group travel? Travellers have the chance to meet students from around the country Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world. Our travel partner Tour choice and departure date allows for flexibility to match with other groups. 4
Why EF? The World Leader in Educational Travel Over 50 years of experience First and foremost, they re an education company Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price EF s Traveller Support Team will help with any questions at any point in the process EF s commitment to our safety With over 50 years of experience and a global presence, EF is there to help us whenever and wherever we need it. Round-the-clock safety with EF Over 50 years of experience With their experience and a global presence, EF is there to help us whenever and wherever we need it 24/7 Bilingual Tour Director Experienced, knowledgeable, and trained to handle every travel detail on tour Peace of Mind Policy We can feel secure planning our trip knowing our group has travel flexibility if our plans change due to unforeseen circumstances Chaperones Allows for more eyes on students 24-hour on-call service Around the clock access to local EF offices as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters Travel wristbands and backpacks To help us stay together easily. Plus, wristbands have easy-to-access EF contact information for each country What s included & what s not 5
What are you responsible for? Passports & visas Spending money For additional tour experiences, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches, and snacks ($30-$65 per day). Tips For our Tour Director, bus driver, and local guides (around $12 per day). Airport baggage fees Passport and/or travel visa All travellers are responsible for securing necessary documentation. Passports Valid passports are required for all travellers. Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process. Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our return date. Visas Non-Canadian citizens may require special visas or other travel documents. What s included in the program price What s included in the program price Round-trip airfare Affordable travel on major carriers On-tour transportation We ll ride on a comfortable motor coach throughout tour Safe, quality hotel rooms We can count on clean and comfortable hotels with private bathrooms Breakfast and dinner daily Start and end the day fueled for all of the activities we have planned Global Travel Protection plan Covers all travellers for the official tour portions while our group is travelling with a Tour Director weshare EF s personalized learning experience Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Experienced, knowledgeable, and trained to handle every travel detail on tour Educational itinerary Travel gear You ll get your own EF wristband and backpack (works as a great carry-on!) Guided tours and activities Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides. Students will receive tickets to all included activities during tour Tour Donation page A personalized tour donation page to share with friends and family 6
What s included in the program price What the Global Travel Protection Plan covers 24-hour on-tour assistance EF is never out of reach with to support our group on tour. Their offices are ready for any situation, at any time Traveller Support Team The EF team will be there to help handle all the details before, during and after our tour leaving us time to enjoy the travel experience Tour cancellation and interruption Illness and accident Baggage and property Flight delay 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative Paying for your tour Educational travel at the guaranteed lowest price Reserving your spot Discount of $150 valid until February 5th! Bus from DHS: $225 Tips: $140 Total to DHS: $365 TOTAL TRIP: $4 138* 7
Paying for your tour Payment Options Educational travel at the guaranteed lowest price Discount of $150 valid until February 5th! Bus from DHS: $225 Tips: $140 Total to DHS: $365 TOTAL TRIP: $3 964* Pay in full at enrollment Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, chequing or savings account, or personal cheques. Automatic Payment Plan After you enroll with the $199 non refundable deposit, payments are automatically deducted from your bank account. Chequing or saving account accepted Final payment extended up to one month before your tour Manual Payment Plan Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, direct debit, or personal checks Accounts must pay $199 upon enrollment; $500 total paid 30 days after enrollment; and additional $500 paid 90 days after enrollment Final payment deadline is 99 days before your tour CONSOLIDATION Your tour donation page Important Factors: Your date range and tour selections 23 Mr. Smith s group from Toronto Grecian Odyssey on March15 = 49 Total +18 Mme. Tremblay s group from Montreal Athens and the Islands on March14 + 8 Participants for the Grecian Odyssey on March 15 Mr. Jacob s group from Kelowna Grecian Odyssey on March15 A quick and easy way to raise money for your tour How it works Located on your personal EF website Share your donation page on social media or via email with friends and family members you d like to ask for support All donations are automatically added to your account 8
Who s in? Enrollment window opens: Right Now! To enroll you ll need your tour number: 2049735DM Scotland 2095936WM Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Budapest Two easy ways to enroll Online: eftours.ca/2049735dm Online: eftours.ca/ 2095936WM Phone: 1-800-263-2806 Discount of $150 valid until February 5th! FUNDRAISING We want to help families with paying for this educational trip Points System where students earn fundraising money based on the work they put in. Money earned will be used to pay Bus and Tip portion Money earned above Bus and Tip will be paid out in one lump sum at the end of February before travel Looking for Parent Committee to spearhead fundraising opportunities Questions? 9