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