ARTISTS OF FRANCE AND
ITALY EDUCATIONAL
TOUR
PREPARING FOR DEPARTURE
MEETING 1
OCTOBER 20, 2016
PASSPORTS
• ALL travelers need to get their passports ASAP. • They must be valid for 6 months after the return
date. • The name on the passport must match exactly that
which is on your EF account. Verify name online.
PAYMENTS AND ENROLLING
MAKE SURE YOUR TRIP IS PAID FOR BY THE DATE
SET BY EDUCATION FIRST (EF) TOURS. CHECK
YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT FOR DETAILS OR CALL
CUSTOMER SERVICE.
THE DEADLINE FOR ANY NEW TRAVLER TO
ENROLL IS NOVEMBER 27TH.
REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTShttp://teacherpress.ocps.net/dphsvisualarts/educational-travel
• DUE NOW
• TWO COPIES OF PASSPORT
• MEDICAL PROFILE FORM
• LIABILITY WAIVER FORM
• PROHIBITING ALCOHOL FORM
• DUE LATER
• ROOM UPGRADES (DUE 110 DAYS BEFORE TRIP)
• NOTARIZED PARENT AUTHORIZATION FORM (DUE 30 DAYS BEFORE TRIP 2/13)
• $70 PER STUDENT FOR TIPS (BUS DRIVERS AND TOUR GUIDES) – DUE 30 DAYS BEFORE TRIP 2/13
ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED
• TRAVEL CHARGER (RETIAL STORES OR
MYCHARGER.COM)
• CURRENCY CONVERTER APP FOR PHONE
• ELECTRIC ADAPTER /CONVERTERAmerican appliances run on 110 volts, while European appliances are 220 volts.
• EUROS FOR LUNCH, SOUVORNIERS, WATER, AND SNACKS (EF Tours suggested: $30 PER DAY)
MealsIncluded European breakfast typically consists of cereal, rolls,
jam, juice, coffee and tea. Lunch is a chance for you to make
culinary discoveries of your own and your Tour Director and Tour
Guide can provide affordable local recommendations. Included
dinners will either be familiar dishes or local specialties.
Pack light! You'll be toting your own luggage around at the airports and hotels,
so bring only what you need—ideally in one suitcase and one carry-
on bag.
See handout of suggested packing tips.
Want to save time and money while shopping for travel essentials?
Go to http://store.eftours.com/ and get their travel kit
for $65
Includes:
• Skross travel adapter
• Compact umbrella
• Pack-away poncho
• Inflatable travel
pillow
• Set of 3 packing
cubes
• Eye mask
• Passport cover
• Earbuds
• Refillable water
bottle
• Mini flashlight
WHAT TO BRING
Toiletries
• Toothbrush / Toothpaste
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Hairbrush/comb
• Sunscreen
• Any medications (in addition to a
copy of any prescription)
• Spare set of contact lenses/glasses
(if applicable)
Clothing and Accessories• Comfortable walking shoes
• Shirts (short and long sleeved) /scarf
(ladies- if required to cover head for
entry into Vatican City tour sites)
• Socks and underwear
• Watch
• Shorts/long pants/jeans
• Pajamas
• Raincoat and/or umbrella
• Lightweight nylon jacket or warm-up
top (rather than bulky sweatshirts)
WHAT TO BRING
Electronics
• An alarm clock if you don’t have a
phone (many hotel rooms won't
have one)
• An adaptor/converter
• Camera with extra batteries or
chargers (Batteries can be expensive
abroad.)
Money• ATM card (Call the bank prior to
departure to alert them of the trip;
foreign purchases sometimes result in a
hold on bank accounts.)
• Personal credit card (foreign purchases
sometimes result in a hold on cards;
notify your company)
• At least $50 converted to foreign
currency of the first county that you’re
visiting
• Pouch for storing money and passport
under clothing
Carry-on bagThe EF backpack is a perfect carry-on bag. Here’s a short list of things
travelers might need on the first day of the trip. These should be packed in the
carry-on in case the checked luggage is delayed:
• Passport
• Money
• Airline ticket
• Travel pillow (makes sleeping on the plane easier)
• Toothbrush and toothpaste (Check tsa.gov for current security
requirements.)
• Hairbrush
• Contact lens case/glasses (to sleep comfortably on the plane)
• A change of clothes
• Medication / Personal Hygiene Items
QUESTIONS?
EF CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE NUMBER: 800-665-5364
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