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G.E.T s service is excellent. They provided useful pre-tour assistance and advice and worked with us so that we could get the fullest enjoyment out of our tour.

TIME and MONEY experiential learning opportunities for schools is unrivaled and over 13,000 students and teachers benefit from this each and every year LOCAL SUPPORT departure document review with

2 G.E.T s service is excellent. They provided useful pre-tour assistance and advice and worked with us so that we could get the fullest enjoyment out of our tour. Nowra High School Ancient History Greece & Italy Providing Living Lessons around the world. Why do schools choose to travel with G.E.T Educational Tours? TIME and MONEY experiential learning opportunities for schools is unrivaled and over 13,000 students and teachers benefit from this each and every year LOCAL SUPPORT departure document review with lead teacher and support with airport departures should it be required LONG TERM and TRUSTED relationships with our ground partners to ensure that your school receives the most competitive rates available SAFETY and SECURITY of students and teachers. G.E.T selects all our partners carefully on the basis of their risk management process and ability to provide comprehensive support to groups when traveling PEACE OF MIND provided to teachers on all tour documentation for contact at any time, for any reason Tour Focus teacher feedback and evolve each year, remaining relevant to curriculum and in line with expected outcomes of teachers and parents. G.E.T is a proud member of the following professional industry associations. The ancient Parthenon Students of history, get excited! Experience the wonders of ancient history up close in the birthplace of Western civilization, Greece and Italy. This 13 day tour begins in Athens, then onto to Delphi and the stunning Temple of Apollo. The Italian leg of the tour includes the wonders of Pompeii, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. During the tour there is also plenty of time for students to explore modern Greece and Italy and experience their rich cultures. For more information visit: /tour-focus/history DAYS 1 & 2 AUSTRALIA ATHENS (D) checking in to your accommodation. DAYS 3 & 4 ATHENS (B, D) Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens DAY 5 ATHENS DELPHI (B, D) of the most famous sites of classical Greece renowned for its theatre. DAY 6 DELPHI OLYMPIA (B, D) famous archaeological sites and the museum. DAY 7 OLYMPIA PATRAS BARI (B, D) Italy DAY 8 BARI POMPEII (B, D) DAY 9 POMPEII ROME (B, D) DAY 10 ROME (B, D) including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. A 3 Day Roma Pass for public transport is included. DAY 11 ROME (B, D) Sistine Chapel. DAYS 12 & 13 ROME AUSTRALIA (B) and charges with Sistine Chapel

POPERINGE YPRES (B, D) Did you know: For schools interested in participating in a community service program, we have some suggestions for you to consider this afternoon. Contact us for more details.

3 Australian Remembrance Trail memorials, cemeteries and other points of interest. For more information visit: /tour-focus/history DAY 1 AUSTRALIA PARIS DAY 2 PARIS YPRES (B, D) DAY 3 YPRES (B, D) tour of this magnificent memorial to the human experience of war DAY 4 YPRES POPERINGE YPRES (B, D) Did you know: For schools interested in participating in a community service program, we have some suggestions for you to consider this afternoon. Contact us for more details. DAY 5 FLANDERS FIELDS (B, L, D) moving memorial to the Australian Tunnelling Company at Polygon Wood DAY 6 YPRES AMIENS AREA (B, D) Museum, St. Nicholas Church and Tower, The Peace Pool, The Irish Peace Tower and the New Zealand Memorial Front dedicated exclusively to Australian Soldiers and the Australian DAY 7 AMIENS AND THE SOMME BATTLEFIELDS (B, L, D) French restaurant in the old city accommodation in Amiens DAY 8 AMIENS AREA PARIS (B, D) accommodation this evening DAY 9 PARIS (B, L, D) French Revolution. This evening visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomphe. near the Arc de Triomphe, before heading back to your accommodation for the night DAYS 10 & 11 PARIS - AUSTRALIA (B) flight home to Australia and charges and dinner breakfast and dinner School WWI & WWII Tour of Germany & France Designed for secondary school history students, you will understand the circumstances in which war could develop, witness how Europe has recovered and developed from both wars, learn more about relations between France and Germany today and the meaning of WWI and WWII in current time. Alongside the formal itinerary there are plenty of opportunities for students to explore other fascinating sites and experience local food, art and customs. For more information visit: /tour-focus/history DAY 1 AUSTRALIA - FRANKFURT DAY 2 FRANKFURT NÜRNBERG (D) DAY 3 NÜRNBERG (B, D) Nazi Rally Grounds and the Documentation Centre followed by a visit to the DAY 4 NÜRNBERG MUNICH (B, D) DAY 5 MUNICH (B, D) DAY 6 MUNICH AMSTERDAM (B, D) DAY 7 AMSTERDAM YPRES (D) Did you know: Students can attend a very moving memorial service dedicated to the Australian soldiers during the 100 year anniversary commemorations. Contact us for details. DAY 8 YPRES AMIENS AREA (B, D) DAY 9 AMIENS AREA (B, D) Cemetery - Ypres DAY 10 AMIENS PARIS (B, D) DAY 11 PARIS (B, D) followed by a 1 hour boat cruise along the Seine River DAYS 12 & 13 PARIS AUSTRALIA (B) charges breakfast and dinner Paris airport Fromelles

Russian Revolution study tour Hermitage Museum Explore key historical sites in the fascinating cities of St Petersburg and Moscow and bring the Russian Revolution off the page and into life.

Petersburg and Moscow, the Russian perspective of the Cold War and its effect on the Russian people. For more information visit: /tour-focus/history DAY 1 AUSTRALIA ST. PETERSBURG DAY 2 ST.

4 Russian Revolution study tour Hermitage Museum Explore key historical sites in the fascinating cities of St Petersburg and Moscow and bring the Russian Revolution off the page and into life. Aimed at secondary school students of modern history, this tour will assist students in understanding the circumstances that led to the Russian Revolution, to understand the differences between St Petersburg and Moscow, the Russian perspective of the Cold War and its effect on the Russian people. For more information visit: /tour-focus/history DAY 1 AUSTRALIA ST. PETERSBURG DAY 2 ST. PETERSBURG (D) orientation tour of the hotel and its surroundings. DAY 3 ST. PETERSBURG (B, D) of Russia. original citadel of St Petersburg. DAY 4 ST. PETERSBURG (B, D) largest museums in the world DAY 5 ST. PETERSBURG (B, D) Prospect, the main street in the city. DAY 6 ST. PETERSBURG MOSCOW (B, D) Naval Cathedral and Petrovsky Park train station to board your overnight train to Moscow (sleeping in a four bed DAY 7 MOSCOW (B, D) Mausoleum and the Alexandrovsky Gardens. This will be followed by a visit to the Armoury. DAY 8 MOSCOW (B, D) DAY 9 MOSCOW (B, D) minute shopping and sightseeing DAYS 10 & 11 MOSCOW AUSTRALIA (B) airport. Check in for your return flight, arriving in Australia the next day. charges dinner including packed breakfast Vietnam & Cambodia - Peace & Conflict throughout the region and schools have the opportunity to add on other areas of interest which may complement our recommended itinerary. With strong Australian curriculum links, students will challenge the misinformation and stereotyped views of developing counties and begin to develop their views on human rights, cooperation and conflict resolution. Please note that G.E.T has a child safe protection policy throughout SE Asia. For more information please contact us or visit our website. For more information visit: /tour-focus/history DAY 1 AUSTRALIA HANOI (D) DAY 2 HANOI (B, D) DAY 3 HANOI (B, D) Mandarins drink and a bike tour of the village DAY 4 HANOI HO CHI MINH CITY (B, D) Museum. A very moving experience for teachers and students alike. DAY 5 HO CHI MINH CITY (B, D) USA tank - War Remnants Museum DAY 6 HCMC VUNG TAU HCMC (B, L, D) DAY 7 HO CHI MINH CITY (B, D) experience for students. DAY 8 HO CHI MINH CITY SIEM REAP (B, D) on arrival DAY 9 SIEM REAP (B, D) and restoration DAY 10 SIEM REAP PHNOM PENH (B, D) Museum. There is also an opportunity to see the rehearsal pre show. DAY 11 PHNOM PENH (B)

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5 Travel with confidence on a G.E.T Educational Tours 'Living Lesson' Within our tours you may have and build some excitement for the trip ahead! International Booking Conditions may incur cancellation and other charges, which we will pass on to you. Prices return airport transfers as indicated in your personalised itinerary. We will amend the price to reflect our costs insurance levies and fuel surcharges are included in the total package price. There may also be additional foreign taxes. The tour price does not include the cost of travelling to or from departure and arrival ports, comparing prices, we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard G.E.T Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price. notice at any time prior to full payment advice on full payment and receipt of a signed G.E.T Educational Tours booking form. Passport & Visa Requirements failure to comply with these requirements. Flight reservations cannot be made without passenger names. have been issued will result in the issue of new tickets and vouchers and incur amendment charges and may require a higher airfare to be paid. G.E.T Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges, or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names. It is the responsibility of the traveller to ensure that their passport and visa validity is in line with the requirements of the country or countries they are travelling to. Deposits & Payments A non refundable deposit of $300 per passenger for tours to Asia and the Pacific, and $1,000 per passenger for tours to Europe and the Americas is payable to confirm your reservation. Full payment is required a minimum payment is not received. risk management reports and travel submissions student language worksheets and other useful information when arranging your trip Changes & Amendments person, plus any charges that our suppliers may pass on to G.E.T Educational Tours. Travel Insurance It is a condition of travelling on our international tours that our passengers are fully covered by comprehensive suitable travel insurance for this tour. Luggage Free luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion Cancellations & Refunds A cancellation fee equal to the deposit and any airfares paid will apply until final payment due date. content price and all airline cancellation fees. Please note: Airlines, ground handling companies, hotels, hostels, homestay accommodation operators, restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees inside full payment due date. We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation, transfers, tours and airfares. Airline refunds following cancellations will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this Special Dietary Requirements G.E.T Educational Tours requires a medical certificate to support special dietary requirements (excluding Law of Contract G.E.T Educational Tours and its suppliers, including airlines, do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable but not limited to, war, civil disturbance, fire, flood, unusually severe weather, acts of God, acts of Government or other authorities, accident to or failure of machinery or equipment, or industrial action (whether or not involving Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices, details or services which G.E.T is a proud member of the following professional industry associations: Contact us: contact@getours.com.au Web: Head office: Unit 30, 20 Commercial Road, Melbourne VIC Postal address: P.O. Box 145, South Melbourne VIC T: F: E: contact@getours.com.au NSW Office: The HUB Hyde Park, 223 Liverpool St. Darlinghurst 2010 QLD Office: 6 Waratah Crt. Glenvale 4350

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