Transcript Excursion Europe 2016

St Paul’s College, Kempsey
Classical Tour of Greece and Italy
14 – 26 January, 2016
Who is G.E.T.
Educational Tours
• Australia’s Largest and Most experienced
educational tour provider – established 1960
• Sole business is school tour travel
• Operate tours all over Australia and
throughout the world
Days 1 & 2
Tuesday Jan 14, Wednesday Jan 15
• Fly from Sydney to Athens with Emirates
• Upon arrival meet your guide and enjoy a halfday guided tour of Athens
• Afternoon activities at teacher’s discretion
• Dinner provided
Days 3 & 4 - Athens
Thursday Jan 16, Friday Jan 17
• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel both mornings
• On these days students are given free time to
spend on activities at their teacher’s discretion
• Take the opportunity to explore the famous sites
of ancient and modern Athens
• We suggest a visit to the Acropolis
• Dinner included on both nights
Day 5 – Athens to Delphi
Saturday Jan 18
• Breakfast at the hotel followed by check out
• Free time this morning for sightseeing
• After lunch depart for Delphi by coach
• Dinner provided
Day 6 – Delphi to Olympia
Sunday Jan 19
• After breakfast at your hotel enjoy a half-day
guided tour of the historic sites of Delphi
• This afternoon depart for Olympia
• Dinner included
Day 7 – Olympia to Patras
Monday Jan 20
• After breakfast at the hotel it’s time for a halfday guided tour of the historic sites of
Olympia
• In the afternoon depart for Patras where you
will board the overnight ferry to Brindisi to
begin the Italian part of your tour
Day 8 – Brindisi to Pompeii
Tuesday Jan 21
• Arrive in Brindisi where you will meet your
coach and transfer to Pompeii
• Enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii where you can
explore and learn about the bustling Roman
city destroyed in AD79 by Mt Vesuvius
• Transfer to your accommodation
• Dinner included
Day 9 – Pompeii to Rome
Wednesday Jan 22
• Following breakfast at the hotel board the
coach and transfer to Herculaneum
• Meet your guide for a tour of Herculaneum, a
beach resort which was also a victim of the
volcano
• Continue on to Rome by coach
• Dinner include
Day 10 – Rome
Thursday Jan 23
• Following breakfast at the hotel meet your
guide for a half-day walking tour of Rome
• Afternoon of free time at your teacher’s
discretion to explore the sites of Rome
• Dinner included
Day 11 – The Vatican
Friday Jan 24
• Following breakfast a guide will meet you at
the hotel for a half-day guided tour of the
Vatican
• Entrance to the Vatican and Sistine Chapel
included
• Free afternoon for last minute sight seeing or
shopping at your teacher’s discretion
• Dinner included
Days 12 & 13 – Return home
Saturday Jan 25, Sunday Jan 26
• Breakfast at the hotel followed by check out
• Transfer to the airport for return flight
• Fly Rome to Sydney with Emirates
Tour Cost Inclusions
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Return economy airfare with Emirates (Shoulder Season)
Prepaid airport/airline taxes and levies $250.00
Greece:
3 x nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Athens with half board
1 x night’s accommodation at 3 star hotel in Delphi area with half board
1 x night’s accommodation at 3 star hotel in Olympia area with half board
3 day Private touring coach (Athens – Delphi – Olympia – Patras)
Panoramic city sights tour of Athens by private coach on arrival
Entrance and guided tour of Delphi historic site, Olympia historic site
Overnight Ferry Patras – Brindisi including dinner
Tour Cost Inclusions Cont.
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Italy:
1 x night’s accommodation at 3 star hotel in Pompeii area with half board
3 x nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Rome with half board
2x full day coach (Brindisi – Pompeii, Pompeii – Rome)
Coach transfer Rome hotel – airport
3 Day Roma pass including delivery
Entrance and guided tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vatican museums +
Sistine Chapel (school letter required)
• Half day guided walking tour of Ancient Rome including reservation to the
Coliseum (Roma Pass to be used for the entrance)
Estimated Tour Cost
• $___ per student. Based on 30 students + 3 staff escorts
• Plus: $140.40 per person for QBE International Travel
Insurance Policy 14 day policy – group policy only for
passengers between the ages of 0-59 and is based on an
excess of $200.00 per claim
What Can affect
the quoted price
Below are some factors that can affect this quoted price.
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Prepaid Airline airport taxes / levies and surcharges are changing frequently. This
component is not fixed until entire Airfare and Tax amount is paid and the group is
ticketed by the airline.
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Exchange rates – all land costs are calculated in local currency. Exchange rate used in
quote 1AUD = 0.78 Euros
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Tour Numbers
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Itinerary changes / availability of airfares / dates
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Updated Tour Cost will be advised 3 months prior to departure – taking into account final
tour numbers, final tour itinerary, accurate exchange rate and any fluctuations in prepaid
airline airport taxes and levies
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PRICES ARE NOT FIXED UNTIL FINAL MONIES ARE RECEIVED BY G·E·T EDUCATIONAL
TOURS
What’s Not Included
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Passport / Visa Costs
Meals other than specified
Entrance Fees other than specified
Personal expenses
Passports
• Each passenger must have a valid
passport.
• Passport must not expire within
6 months of the date of return
• Photocopy of the details page of
each passenger’s passport
require as soon as possible
• If travelling on anything other
than an Australian passport
advise the school immediately
Vaccinations /
Medical
• Please seek professional advice regarding specific vaccinations required
for this destination
• Please advise the school immediately of any existing medical concerns
(allergies, asthma, etc.,) so that a suitable management plan can be
discussed.
• Travel Insurance companies can impose additional premiums to cover preexisting medical conditions, it is your responsibility to disclose these to the
insurer using the Traveller’s Medical Appraisal Form provided and
returning this to the school with your travel insurance application form.
Further instructions will follow once your condition has been appraised by
the insurer.
Spending money
• Students will need to take enough spending
money to cover meals / snacks not already
covered in the itinerary along with any
personal expenses (drinks, laundry, phone
calls, etc.,) & souvenirs
• Best to take money in a couple of different
forms – some local currency in cash, debit
card or travelex cash passport
Baggage and Packing
• Max check in luggage weight 20kg
• Max carry on luggage weight 7 kg –
restrictions to the carry on of liquids, sharps
and flammable items
• All Students must be able to manage their
own bags – no porters have been included in
this cost.
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• Prepaid SIM Card for use in mobile phones that are less than 5 years old
and unlocked.
• Can save up to 90% on Global Roaming
• Make and receive calls, send SMS
• Order online at www.roamingsim.com.au prior to departure and get your
SIM and number well in advance to departure
• Stop Bill Shock – leave your existing SIM at home and don’t worry about
nasty bills for phone calls / data downloads whilst overseas.
• Pre-paid - Top up online anytime
• Starter Pack available from $49.95 including $10 Credit. You can get a
discounted price by quoting promo code “GET” when ordering at
www.roamingsim.com.au
Booking Conditions
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Full booking conditions are available at www.getours.com.au
DEPOSIT
In order to secure a reservation G.E.T. requires notification of desired dates and
number of students. Upon confirmation from the airlines, we will send you an
invoice for a deposit of $1,000.00 per passenger. Once this deposit has been
received, land arrangements will be requested.
FINAL PAYMENT
Approximately 10 weeks prior to your departure you will receive a Final Invoice.
This will have an UPDATED final cost, incorporating possible changes in exchange
rates and airline and airport taxes, changes in the number of participants.
What to Do Next
• You will receive a letter this evening from the co-ordinating teacher
requesting deposit payment and passport copies.
• All cheques and correspondence must be made directly to the school
• Payment schedule as outlined by the school. Final payment due to G.E.T. no
later than 65 days prior to departure
• All requests for information regarding the tour must come through the
school and the teacher in charge
Questions