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Mr. Allan Brennan 1-800-659-1945 ext. 5304

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Tour #: 2109267FZ

Spain, France, Italy, & Switzerland

The Travel Club at The Centre for Learning @ HOME is organizing an April, 2021, school trip to Spain, France, Italy, and Switzerland. The basic premise of the Travel Club is that the

“World is our Classroom.” There is no better way to learn about globalization, culture, nationalism, art, architecture, geography, sociology, faith, and history than to experience the world firsthand. Yes, we will be visiting Barcelona pictured here. This will be the 10th time I have personally led international tours for the Centre for Learning@HOME. The number of teacher chaperones will be determined

by the number of students traveling. We will be employing the services of Education First Tours (EF Tours) and will be traveling over Easter break (March 30- April 9, 2021). T h i s t o u r i s a v a i l a b l e f o r s t u d e n t s i n G r a d e s 9 t o 1 2 .

Each day of this 11-day journey will leave students inspired- from the tranquility of lakes Lucerne and Como, to the Mediterranean shores of Cinque Terre and Nice, to the culture and architecture of Provence and Barcelona. The purpose of this document is to provide trip details so you can make an informed decision whether or not you would like to join us. The cost of this tour for students is $3950.00. This amount is paid directly to EF Tours and includes all gratuities and EF Tours Global Protection Insurance Plan as well as a host of other items. See page 16 for a detailed list called “Everything you Get.” EF Tours has a wealth of experience with international travel for students. Students in grades 9 to 12 in April of 2021, are eligible to participate. Hotels, travel, and tours are very safe and are fully insured. See above p h o t o o f Cinque Terre, Italy. See page 16 for a detailed list called “Everything you Get.”

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This price includes: • Round-trip – Airfare on a major carrier • 10 Overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms • Complete breakfast and dinner daily • Full-time bi-lingual tour guide • All activities, entrances and sightseeing listed in the itinerary • Sightseeing tour led by licensed (local) specialist guide • Gratuities • Swiss Folklore Evening (Music, Food, and Dance) • Deluxe motor coach (bus) • Baggage Fees (students can take one checked bag and one carry-on). I

will send each student an EF Tours backpack When our group arrives in Europe everything is taken care of so we can relax and enjoy the experience. Our full-time Tour Director is with our group around the clock, handling local transportation, hotels, and meals while also providing their own insight into the local history and culture. Expert local guides will lead your group on sightseeing tours, providing detailed views of history, art, architecture or anything you may have a question about.

Spain, France, Italy, and Switzerland (11 Days)


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Day-by-Day Itinerary Spain, France, Italy, and Switzerland/ TOUR SCHEDULE

March 30- April 9, 2021

Day 1: Flight to Zurich, Switzerland Day 2: Arrive in Zurich The Tour Director will lead a bus and walking tour in Zurich prior to our departure to Lucerne.

See Zurich below.

Day 3: Lucerne, Switzerland Swiss Folklore Evening The Tour Director will lead group on a walking tour to see tour of Lucerne. After lunch students will have Discovery time. In the evening we will have a special event, a Swiss Folklore Evening. With outstanding

food and the unique Swiss atmosphere, you can enjoy original Swiss folklore. Traditional Swiss customs including alphorns, cowbells, national costumes, flag throwing and yodeling, and traditional

Swiss music will make this an unforgettable experience, a unique combination of good food, music and fun.


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Swiss Folklore Evening Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns.


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Day 4: Lucerne - Lake Como - Cinque Terre

Our Tour Director will lead the group on a walking tour to see the Lion Monument and then transfer to Lake Como, Italy. He/she

will then walk the group to a central location and give discovery time for sightseeing and lunch. The Como Cathedral is free to enter (see photo below right); shoulders and legs must be covered.

Afternoon: Continue to hotel in the Cinque Terre region. Evening: Dinner at the hotel.

Lake Como, Italy below


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Day 5: Cinque Terre Transfer to La Spezia train station and explore the Cinque Terre by train. The Tour Director will take the group to two villages where we will have discovery time in each.

Afternoon: Discovery time in the villages Evening: Return to the hotel for dinner.


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Day 6: Cinque Terre & French Riviera Sightseeing tour in Monaco. Promenade des Anglais below

Morning: Transfer to Monaco. The Tour Director will lead a sightseeing tour in Monaco. Discovery time until lunch.

Afternoon: Nice. The Tour Director will lead a walking tour of Nice. Discovery time in the afternoon. Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.


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Day 7: French Riviera & Provence, France The French Riviera (or Côte d'Azur) is the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France. It includes famously glamorous beach resorts such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, and the independent microstate of Monaco. A health retreat in the 18th century, the area later attracted aristocrats, artists and the 1960s "jet set." Today it is an established holiday destination, with paths connecting many coastal villages and towns. Transfer to Provence | Walking tour of Avignon/Papal Palace Morning: Transfer to Provence. Afternoon: The Tour Director will lead a walking tour to the Papal Palace for a self-guided visit. Evening: Dinner at the hotel.


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Papal Palace of Avignon, France

The Papal Palace is an historical palace located in Avignon, Southern France. It is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Once a fortress and palace, the papal residence was the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century. Our tour guide will lead a walking tour to the Papal Palace for a self-guided visit.


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Day 8: Provence, France Visit Pont du Gard Roman built

Aqueduct Mighty Aqueduct Bridge rising over 3 well-preserved arched tiers, built by 1st-century Romans. Morning: Pont du Gard for discovery time and lunch.

Walking tour of Nimes Afternoon: Go to Nimes for a walking tour led by our tour guide ending at the amphitheater for a visit. The Arena of Nîmes is a Roman amphitheater, situated in this French city of Nîmes. Built around AD 70 it can sit 12,000 handkerchief-waving spectators in the city’s first-century Roman amphitheater. During Roman times, spectators enjoyed both gladiator fights and Venatio (animal hunts) in the amphitheater. The “half-time show” at these events was typically a public stoning of condemned criminals. Check out the video link of a Roman spectacle in the arena of Nimes, France 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHxxysEYeMA


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There will be discovery time to see the Roman temple in Nimes below. Evening: Dinner at the hotel.

Day 9: Provence & Barcelona Trsnsfer to Barcelona. An art lover’s dream city and the place where masters like Miró, Picasso, and Dalí flourished. Take a walking tour of Barcelona: Las Ramblas.


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Day 10: Barcelona Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. The city includes several Roman archaeological sites. Morning: Depart hotel after breakfast with a local guide for sightseeing tour of Barcelona. Visit Parque Guell and view the exterior of la Sagrada Familia. Continue on to Montjuic on the bus with a stop for a panoramic vista of Barcelona.

Discovery time and visit to a chocolate museum in the afternoon Parque Guell below


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We will visit the Parc de Montjuic below

Evening: Dinner at the hotel. Day 11: Transfer to Barcelona airport

*Participants are not permitted to consume, purchase, or possess alcohol, non-prescription drugs, marijuana/cannabis or tobacco of any kind*

There are no tour extensions for students. We must depart from Calgary and return to Calgary together as one group. We will attend Mass over Easter weekend. The cost of this tour for students in grades 9 to 12 is $3950.00. Interest free payments c a n b e m a d e directly to EF Tours.


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Information regarding EF Tour’s Booking Conditions, EF’s Global T r a v e l Protection Plan (which each participant receives as part of their tour fees), and Release and Agreement can be found at the following EF Tours web links. Please read the financial, registration, and insurance details at these links prior to signing up for this trip.

• The updated information on our Global Travel Protection Plan Insurance: https://www.eftours.ca/help-centre/safety/travel-coverage

• EF’s Booking Conditions: This EF Tours web link includes information regarding cancellations, refunds, insurance, and payment schedule etc. Please visit link at: https://www.eftours.ca/eliterature/eng_booking-conditions_s20.pdf

• Help Centre: https://www.eftours.ca/help-centre

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I am happy to talk with you if you have any questions. If you would like to discuss our trip, please contact me, Mr. Allan Brennan, at one of the following contacts:

To e-mail me in First Class just type Mr Brennan into the To box From a Telus, Hotmail, Shaw, or other account you can send e-mails to: [email protected]

Phone me at: (403) 938-8046 ext. 5304 1-800-659-1945 (ext. 5304)


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If you are interested in signing up for this CFL student trip/adventure, you can enroll two different ways:

1) You can complete the registration process online by doing the

following: Go to: https://www.eftours.ca/tour-website/2109267FZ

Click on Enroll Now tab and complete the online registration form. The tour number is: 2109267FZ

2) Or, you can phone in your registration to EF Tours @ 1-800-263- 2806 (Quote tour #: 2109267FZ).

Please be advised that you will need a deposit of at least $199.00 to officially register and thus secure a seat on this trip. If you like, you can organize an interest free automatic monthly payment plan with EF Tours. Please ask them for details when you phone.

Centre for Learning@HOME School Trips led by Mr. Allan Brennan include:

1. Switzerland, Germany, Italy (2005) 2. England & France (2006) 3. Greece & Italy (2007) 4. Italy, Croatia, Medjugori (2009) 5. Costa Rica (2011) 6. France, the Riviera, & Italy (2013) 7. Germany, France, & the Netherlands (2015) 8. New York, Washington, & Gettysburg (2017) 9. Italy: Rome to Sicily (2019) 10. Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland (2021)

A typical coach Bus used by EF Tours


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• Airfare & transportation: Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered.

We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

• Hotels: Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

• Meals: Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.

• Entrances: To attractions

• Full-time Tour Director: Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

• Expert Local Guides: Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

• weShare—Personalized Learning: Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project.

• Continuous Support: Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.

• 24-hour Emergency Service: Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

• Worldwide Presence: EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too


Mr. Allan Brennan The Centre for Learning

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I wanted to let you know how much my daughter enjoyed her trip to Costa Rica. I would like to thank you for giving me the confidence in you to trust you, Mr. Brennan, with one of the two people I love the

most. I knew that my daughter was in very capable hands. I knew that you would ensure her safety and that is

exactly what happened. My daughter learned a lot… EF Tours is a fabulous organization and makes certain the students are taken care, and you, my friend, have proved that the students are actually

cared for… I would like to thank you in assisting my daughter in

making life long memories in a very positive experience.

The kids had the trip of a lifetime on the Italy: Rome to Sicily trip and came home with an understanding that went far beyond the textbook while the teachers from CFL added a great energy to the excursion, were helpful, fun and a wonderful part of the trip. Our family will definitely take part in future trips organized by CFL at Home and EF Tours. 5 Stars

Carol S. 2019

Student and Parent Testimonials from Previous Trips:

In planning the Italy and France trip in 2013 Al Brennan was extremely comforting for the parents and participants. He walked us through every step of the way and left no stone unturned when it came to answering our questions or concerns. I was a little worried about my son being in a new element with unfamiliar faces, but this trip proved to be more than we bargained for. Our son blossomed and met many like-minded children with similar interests. He came home knowing that outside of school, there's this whole world of possibilities.

Third child! Third trip!

Not to mention the new friendships developed with a students from all over Alberta. Some that become lifelong friendships filled with amazing memories.

Maureen L.

I loved the tour. I have always wanted to travel to Italy and Greece and I’m really glad I did this with you, Mr. Brennan. Greece was amazing but Rome was my favourite. The food was excellent and the sights were perfect. None of this could have been possible without out and your amazing teachers that introduced all of this to me. I made some great friends on this trip and our guide was great too. I would definitely recommend it.

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