Trip Title

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BELL ITALIA
Trip Title
GROUP LEADER MR. SAMORA GROUP 85195
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Agenda

• Why travel?
• Who is ACIS?
• A typical day
• Trip itinerary
• Whats included
• Extra benefits of ACIS
• Cost
• Protection plans
• Next Steps
• Questions and Answers

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Why Travel?

• Whether visiting an outdoor market in Provence,
  riding horseback through a cloud forest in Costa
  Rica, standing atop the Great Wall in China, or
  ordering tapas in Madrid, ACIS students
• Acquire skills and knowledge that prepare them
  for future success in college and careers
• Gain global perspective, cultural awareness,
  independence and responsibility
• Develop a spirit of discovery and love of
  learning that lasts a lifetime

The trip was absolutely amazing. It has
convinced me to study abroad. It couldnt
have turned out better!
Amanda Kesner, ACIS Participant, New Jersey
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Who is ACIS?

• Premier provider of the highest quality in
  educational travel since 1978
• Division of AIFS, the leader of international
  education programs since 1964
• Financially secure institution with more than
  130 million in annual revenue
• Wherever you are, ACIS is thereWe have offices
  in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Sacramento, London
  and Paris, with affiliate offices in Rome and
  Madrid and local representation at every
  destination ACIS travels to.

ACIS Report Card
99
Rate overall satisfaction good to excellent
99
Rate educational content good to excellent
97
Rate ACIS Tour Managers good to excellent
Percentages for travel in 2008
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A Typical Day

• 730-845 Start your day with breakfast in your
  hotel
• 900-1200 Enjoy a morning activity such as city
  sightseeing
• 1200-100 Lunch. Your group may choose to take a
  tour managers suggestion for the best pizza in
  town or browse a local market and picnic in the
  park
• 100-300 Use an ACIS Walking Tour to explore a
  museum or sight
• 300-600 Free time to shop for souvenirs,
  explore local neighborhoods or relax in a town
  square
• 630-730 Time for dinner
• 730-1100 An evening activity such as a boat
  ride, a show or a concert will keep you
  entertained or enjoy activities as organized
  by your group leader.

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Trip Itinerary

• Day 1 Overnight Flight

Buon viaggio!Your ACIS Tour Manager will meet
you at the airport and welcome you abroad.
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Trip Itinerary

• DAYS 2 - 4 ROME

Benvenuti in Italia!
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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 2 ARRIVE IN ROME
• We should arrive in the late morning or early
  afternoon. After meeting our tour manager and
  checking in to our hotel, we will have time to
  explore parts of Rome not on our scheduled
  itinerary and get our first taste of this amazing
  city!
• DAY 3 A FULL DAY TOURING ROME
• We start the day with a panoramic sightseeing
  drive through the city with our local Roman tour
  guide.
• Our local guide will lead us through the Vatican
  Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the incredible
  St. Peters Basilica.
• Later in the day we will visit the Colosseum and
  the grassy ruins of the ancient Forum.
• Enjoy a pizza dinner, Roman style

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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 4 OUR FINAL DAY IN ROME
• Today we continue our exploration of Rome. As a
  group we will decide on our itinerary for the
  day. We could visit the Pantheon, the Piaza de
  Spagna the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain,
  Palatine Hill, maybe even Vesuvias. You will also
  have some free time explore on your own as well.

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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 5 ASSISI FLORENCE

Visit breathtaking Assisi
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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 5 ASSISI FLORENCE
• We leave Rome early this morning for a drive
  through the beautiful Umbrian countryside to
  Assisi.
• We explore the scenic hillside town of Assisi,
  the home of St. Francis, founder of the
  Franciscan order of Friars. In the Basilica of
  St. Francis which is above his tomb, we will see
  the beautiful frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue.
  This is such a gorgeous little community, you
  wont want to leave, but its off to Florence!
• We leave Assisi and drive through Tuscany and
  some of the most scenic countryside in the world
  to the magnificent capital of Tuscany, Florence.
• After dinner we should have some free time to
  explore Florence by night.

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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 6 FLORENCE

Explore the capital of Tuscany!
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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 6 FLORENCE
• Joined by our local, Florence tour guide, we will
  visit the splendid Duomo, see the Ghibertis
  famous baptistry doors, Santa Croce and the
  Piazza della Signoria-the political center of
  this great Renaissance city.
• We will visit the Galleria dellAcademia to see
  the original Michelangelos David.
• During your free afternoon, learn about
  Florences merchant history with a stroll across
  the Ponte Vecchio, perhaps visit the famous
  Uffizzi Gallery which houses works of art from
  Giotto, Botticelli, Rubens, Leonardo DaVinci,
  Veronese, and many more works covering the period
  from 12200 to 1800 A.D., or simply stroll the
  city!

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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 7 PADUA VENICE

The Prato della Valle in Padua
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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 7 PADUA VENICE
• We leave Florence, driving across the plains of
  Veneto, stopping in Padua, famous for its
  university where Galileo once taught. Here we
  will see the Basilica of St. Anthony, crowned
  with its seven cupolas.
• After a stop in Padua, its on to Venice, the
  queen of the Adriatic.
• Depending on when we arrive in Venice, after
  getting situated in our hotel, there should be
  time for exploring with Ms. Cocetti as our tour
  guide.

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Trip Itinerary

• DAYS 8 - 9 VENICE

Experience the wonders of the Eternal City.
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Trip Itinerary

• DAY 8 VENICE
• The ACIS walking tour of Venice will take us
  through St. Marks square to see the basilica of
  St. Mark and by the Bridge of Sighs, which
  connected the old prisons of Venice to the
  interrogation rooms of the Doges Palace.
• We will visit the gothic Palazzo Ducale, once the
  home of the Doge, or Duke of Venice.
• We will ride along the Grand Canal, listening for
  the singing Gondoliers as we cross under the
  Rialto Bridge.
• During our free time, we can explore Venices
  network of canals, bridges, and winding streets,
  absent of automobile traffic.
• DAY 9 VENICE
• If we have at least 15 sign up for the trip, we
  will be spending an extra day in Venice. Ms.
  Cocetti will act as our tour guide and help us
  plan our itinerary for that day. Otherwise we
  will be flying home, so encourage yor friends to
  sign-up!

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Trip Itinerary

• Day 9 or 10 Fly home

Arrivederci!
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Whats Included

• Round-trip flights on commercial airlines
• Service of an ACIS Tour Managera highly trained,
  multilingual guide, educator and travel expert
  who provides educational commentary and
  activities and manages travel logistics
• Daily continental breakfasts and dinners
• Accommodations in three- and four-star
  conveniently located hotels
• Surface transportation and airport transfers
• Excursions and activities as indicated in your
  tour itinerary, including comprehensive walking
  tours
• Basic Protection Plan which provides medical
  coverage and cancellation insurance
• 24-hour global support network

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Extra Benefits of ACIS

• MyAccounta web tool that makes keeping track of
  payment deadlines making payments online a
  snap.
• Educational excellenceeach trip includes
  specific Learning Objectives we guarantee will be
  highlighted during the tour.
• Travel is Education Scholarship that awards
  students up to 1,000 off their ACIS tour
• ACIS backpack and luggage tags
• ACIS Participant Bookletsfun and useful pre-trip
  booklets including Getting Ready to Travel and
  the Travel Journal
• ACIS eKit Global phonecards that save you up to
  70 on international phonecalls are available for
  purchase
• ACIS Travel Prepaid Visa Cards are a secure and
  convenient way to access funds while on tour

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Cost
Program Fee 2759 Registration
Fee 95 Departure Tax 475 Weekend
Surcharge 80 Extra Day in Venice
(Tentative) 239 Total 3648 Enroll by
6/30!! If we cant do the extra day in
Venice 3409 Additional/Optional fees Adult
Surcharge (If 24 or older) 95 Double Room
Surcharge (optional) 280 Ultimate Protection
Plan (optional) 250 Comprehensive Protection
Plan (optional) 150 Recommended tipping Tour
Manager 5 per day Bus driver 3 per day
Please note Price is valid until June 30, 2009
(must register online)
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Protection Plans
Your ACIS Registration Fee includes Basic
Protection coverage. For your peace of mind, we
offer a range of enhanced protection plans from
which you may choose. ACIS recommends that
participants purchase the Ultimate Protection
Plan designed specifically for your travel needs.
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Next Steps

• Register for your tour by completing the
  registration form and giving it to Mr. Samora or
  Ms. Cocetti along with a check for 150 (95
  Registration Fee plus 55 in program fees) or
  register online at www.acis.com/register.
• Choose a Protection Plan. Information can be
  found in the Registration Booklet or at
  www.acis.com/studentsparents/insurance.
• Visit the Horizon DECA website www.horizon.adams12
  .org/deca and select ITALY 2010 from the menu
  items.
• 4. Get your travel documents ready.
• 5. Follow your payment schedule.
• Final payment is due 12/1/2009!
• 6. Explore www.acis.com for information on
  pre-trip preparation, what to expect on tour,
  fundraising suggestions, travel resources and
  more!

Questions? Contact ACIS Client Services at
877-795-0813 or info_at_acis.com
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www.acis.com 877-795-0813 info_at_acis.com