W-H Europe Trip 2016 Germany, Austria, and Poland

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1 W-H Europe Trip 2016 Germany, Austria, and Poland

2 Day 1 Fly to Berlin (EF Considers this Day 1 on the Itinerary)

3 Land in Berlin Walking tour of the city Sites, cafes, shopping, etc. Day 2 Berlin

4 Day 3 Berlin Sites geared toward WWII and Cold War More cafes, shopping, free time, etc.

5 Day 4 Berlin and overnight Train

6 Day 5 arrive in Munich guided tour of Munich visit Neuschwanstein Castle

7 Day 6 Travel to Salzburg Tour of salt mines Tour Salzburg Free time

8 Day 7 Transfer to Vienna Walking tour of Vienna Authentic dinner

9 Day 8 Guided Tour of Vienna Visit Schönbrunn Palace

10 Day 9 Leave for Poland Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau Arrive in Krakow

11 Day 10 Guided Tour of Krakow Free time Final dinner Packing

12 Day 1 1 Return Home

13 COSTS Included in the cost of the trip are the following: Overnight stays in: - Berlin(2) - Vienna (2) - Night train (1) - Krakow (2) - Munich(2) Sightseeing tours lead by an expert, licensed local guide of the following: - Berlin - Vienna - Salzburg - Auschwitz-Birkenau - Munich - Krakow Entrances to the following sites: - Checkpoint Charlie - Salt Mines - Topography of Terror Museum - Neuschwanstein Castle - Reichstag (including Dome) - Schönbrunn Palace - Berlin Wall Documentation Center - Auschwitz-Birkenau - Stasi Headquarters

14 COSTS, cont d Included in the cost of the trip are the following: Breakfast and Dinner Airfare Hotel Accommodations Tour Directors (24 hrs) NOT included in the cost of the trip are the following: Lunch & Drinks Tips and Gratuities (for tour director, bus driver(s), local guides) Spending money Optional Excursions (& transportation to/from)

15 THINGS TO KNOW Passport ATM/Debit card Luggage/Clothing Rooming Cell Phones Spending Money (1.00: 1.12 Euro to USD) (1.00: 0.27 Zloty to USD) Hotels/Flights Allergies (food) Medications Typical day busy most things done as a group lunch on your own (with friends) shopping/free time

16 Safety and Security EF s Peace of Mind Program At EF, we understand that plans can change due to unforeseen circumstances. Our exclusive Peace of Mind Program ensures: If a formal travel warning is issued for any country a group is traveling to, travelers could be eligible to receive a refund. 24-hour emergency service When your students are traveling, our emergency service team is available 24- hours a day, ready to answer your call should any situation arise. Travel policies EF s policies are in accordance with the recommendations of the U.S. Department of State, Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

17 EF Emergency Service Team numbers From the U.S.: While abroad: A world of support Emergency on-tour numbers

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21 QUESTIONS? Tour information: EFTOURS.COM Tour #: HS

22 DISCUSSION POINTS (for those not at the meeting this is a summary of questions and discussions that came up both during and after the meeting) Passport apply ASAP at local post office or Whitman Town Hall; if passport expires less than 6 months after the trip, get a new one prior to the trip. ATM/Debit card strongly encouraged as best way to access money while abroad; be sure to talk with your bank prior to leaving and let them know your itinerary so that your card works overseas. It came up that new ATM/Debit cards will have a chip instead of a magnetic strip to swipe. Old cards without a chip will not work in Europe. Please contact your bank to ensure your card will work overseas. Luggage/clothing specific limitations to be determined by airlines; 50 lb maximum for checked baggage ONE checked bag ONLY. Think April in Boston, dress in layers. Spending Money students are responsible for lunch every day plus gifts and incidentals Cell Phones - check with your carrier to determine cost/viability

23 DISCUSSION POINTS, cont d Typical day busy This is a tour and days will be structured, however, students will have some discretionary time. most things done as a group All itinerary activities are mandatory. shopping/free time/lunch During free time students must be in a group of four or more; time and location will be structured and limited. Chaperones will have an emergency phone if students need to contact them Tips We are responsible for tips. Everyone needs to pay $10 per day for tips (bus drivers and guides) It is an 11 day trip please plan on $110/person, to be collected by the March meeting. Chaperones will hold and be responsible for this money during the trip. Student Responsibilities Students are responsible for managing their own spending money. Students are responsible for their own bags no porterage will be available.

24 DISCUSSION POINTS cont d Rooming We will do our best to accommodate all rooming requests. Some hotels have doubles, triples or quads so rooming might vary from hotel to hotel. If you haven t done so already, Mr. Davidson with roommate requests asap. Please note, it is NOT necessary to make a request. *ROOMMATE REQUESTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED TO MR. DAVIDSON BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 (robert.davidson@whrsd.org) Hotels and Flights - EF tours does not have this information yet. These details won t be confirmed until February or March. We will notify the group as soon as we receive this information. Allergies (food) / Medications Chaperones and EF tours need to be notified if any student has a medical condition that might require more than overthe-counter medicine.