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2014 - 15 EDucATioNAL TouRS PRoGRAM

Living Lessonsin

HISTORY

Established 1960

wwwgetourscomau

why travel with GET Educational Tours 9 with over 50 years experience in providing ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo to Australian students GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours sets the benchmark for educational tours

9 we offer the confidence of travelling with Australias leading educational tours specialist and support you with a highly knowledgeable innovative and experienced educational tours consultant

9 ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo are designed by experienced teachers to engage and inspire students through the exploration of history through the ages

9 our philosophy is to offer learning through a broad range of exciting and fun activities amp develop a greater appreciation of the arts

9 Above all our tours serve to promote each studentrsquos own and othersrsquo worth dignity and rights as individuals and as members of groups and to further develop self-awareness and a sense of personal identity

9 GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours service quality commitment for tours includes flexible group size flexible tour dates personalised itineraries reflecting individual curriculum requirements and interests and assistance with planning

To Australian students the world represents the ultimate classroom where they will benefit from real-world experiences beyond the classroom and engage with education that is much more than just the acquisition of knowledge

At GbullEbullT Educational Tours we recognise that improving young peoplersquos understanding skills values and personal development can significantly enhance learning and achievement

Educational tours are without doubt amongst the most memorable learning experiences They help us to make sense of the world around us by establishing the link between feelings and learning They stay with us far beyond our school years and affect our behaviour lifestyle and work They influence our values and the decisions we make They allow us to transfer learning experienced outside to the classroom and vice versa

GbullEbullT Educational Tours Living Lessons are about raising achievement through an organised powerful approach to learning in which direct experience is of prime importance Living Lessons are not only about what we learn but importantly how and where we learnGbullEbullTEducationalToursproudlysupports

The Smith Family Learning for Life program

The Smith Family is a national independent social enterprise that supports disadvantaged Australian children to create a better future through education

9Competitive domestic and international airfares with major airlines

9Pre-payable taxes levies amp charges

9Point to point rail fares

9Accommodation as specified (multishare)

9Single rooms for teachers are available

9Breakfast daily as indicated in itinerary

9Lunches and dinners as indicated in itinerary

9Tours and additional transfers as indicated in itinerary

9Entrance fees as indicated in itinerary

9Group check-in at Sydney Melbourne amp Brisbane airports

9 Information sessions for metro schools

924 hour emergency contact numbers

9Competitive comprehensive travel insurance available

contact GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours for a no obligation quoteAll prices on application

TouR iNcLuSioNS

Meals Key B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

The Kremlin

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return economy airfares

9 Prepaid airportairline taxes and levies

9 Airport transfers in Athens and Rome

9 9 x nights accommodation in 2 star hotels with breakfast amp dinner

9 Private coach on days 4-6 7-8

9 Overnight ferry Patras ndash Brindisi (couchettes with breakfast amp dinner)

9 Tour escort in Greece

9 City guide (half day) in Athens Delphi Olympia Pompeii amp Herculaneum Rome and the Vatican

9 Entrance fees to Delphi historic site Olympia historic site Pompeii amp Herculaneum Vatican museums with Sistine Chapel

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash ATHENS Depart Australia for Athens

DAY 2 ATHENS (D)Arrive in Athens Meet the guide and coach for a half day guided tour of Athens before transferring to the accommodation Afternoon at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner included

DAY 3 ATHENS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free day at teacherrsquos discretion We suggest a visit to the Acropolis (not included) Dinner included

DAY 4 ATHENS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free day at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner included

DAY 5 ATHENS ndash DELPHi (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out (leave your luggage in the hotel luggage room) Free morning for sightseeing After lunch (own expense) board the coach for departure to Delphi Check in to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 6 DELPHi ndash oLYMPiA (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Half day guided tour of the historic sites of Delphi After lunch (own expense) depart for Olympia Check in to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 7 oLYMPiA ndash PATRAS (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Half day guided tour of the historic sites of Olympia In the afternoon transfer to Patras for an overnight ferry to Brindisi

DAY 8 BRiNDiSi ndash PoMPEii AREA (D)Arrive in Brindisi and meet the coach for transfer to Pompeii Meet the guide for a guided tour of Pompeii (entrance fees included) On completion you will be taken to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 9 PoMPEii ndash RoME (B D)Tour of the nearby Roman beach resort of Herculaneum which was also a victim of Mt Vesuvius Travel to Rome for overnight

DAY 10 RoME (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet the guide at the hotel for a half day guided walking tour of Rome Afternoon free for sightseeing Dinner included

DAY 11 RoME (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet the guide at the hotel for a half day guided tour of the Vatican Whisper phones entrance to Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel included Free afternoon for last minute sightseeing or shopping Dinner at hotel

DAY 12 RoME ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Transfer to the airport for the return flight home Depart Rome

DAY 13 AuSTRALiA (B D)Arrive in Australia (subject to airline schedules) Clear immigrations collect your luggage and clear customs

cLASSicAL GREEcE AND iTALY

The Sistine Chapel

Acropolis of Athens

Pompeii

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return economy airfare prepaid airportairline taxes and levies

9 Economy airfare Istanbul - Paris

9 Airport transfers in Istanbul Paris and London

9 4 x nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Turkey with breakfast amp dinner

9 5 x nights accommodation in a 2 star hotel in FranceBelgium with breakfast amp dinner

9 3 x nights accommodation in a 2 star hotel in London with breakfast amp dinner

9 Tour escort in Turkey

9 Cruise on the Bosphorus and sightseeing in Gallipoli as per itinerary

9 Guided city tour of Paris by coach

9 Entrance fees to Military Museum in Istanbul Dome des Invalides (Napoleonrsquos tomb) Franco-Australian Museum Peacuteronne Museum 1916 Museum Imperial War Museum Eiffel Tower climb (2nd floor) Tower of London Jack the Ripper tour and Westminster Abbey

9 Full day guide for Somme Battlefields on day 9

9 2 day Paris Visite card zones 1-3

9 Private coach on days 3-5 and 8-11

9 Eurostar train fare (2nd class) Lille ndash London with transfers to hotel

9 Full day guided sightseeing tour in London by private coach on day 12

subject to availability

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA - iSTANBuLDepart Australia for Istanbul

DAY 2 iSTANBuL (L D)Arrive Istanbul and meet your local tour escort who will take you to visit the Blue Mosque St Sofia and Topkapi Palace Stop for lunch at a local restaurant then transfer to hotel This afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus followed by a visit to the Istanbul Military Museum Dinner at the hotel

DAY 3 iSTANBuL ndash GALLiPoLi (B L D)Board the coach for an early departure from Istanbul and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula Lunch en route included On arrival at Cape Helles enjoy a 1 hour break to explore the area Proceed to Anzac CoveNorth Beach and visit the Turkish Memorial Proceed to Canakkale and check into your accommodation Dinner at the hotel

DAY 4 GALLiPoLi (B L D)After breakfast return to the battlefields You will be given a guided tour in order of battles Sites to see include the Nek Quinnrsquos Post Lone Pine Plugges Plateau and Anzac Cove A packed lunch and 2 x 500 ml bottles of water are included Finish the day at the battlefields reflecting on the sites visited at Anzac Cove before returning to the hotel Dinner at the hotel

DAY 5 GALLiPoLi - iSTANBuL (B D)Breakfast at the hotel before returning to Istanbul Arrive in Istanbul and visit the Grand Bazaar in the afternoon Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6 iSTANBuL - PARiS (B D)Breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight to Paris Arrive Paris and transfer to your accommodation Proceed to the Dome des Invalides by metro A 2 day Paris Visite card zones 1-3 has been included Dinner at the hotel

DAY 7 PARiS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free morning for sightseeing at teacherrsquos discretion Afternoon city tour (French Revolution focus) by coach This evening visit the relighting of the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomph Dinner at the hotel After dinner climb the Eiffel Tower to the 2nd floor (subject to availability)

DAY 8 PARiS ndash AMiENS (B D)Board your coach for travel to Amiens Visit the Franco-Australian museum in Villers-Bretonneux Independent sightseeing in Amiens including Notre Dame Cathedral Dinner at the hotel

DAY 9 ww1 BATTLEFiELDS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Depart for Albert and meet your guide and coach for a full day guided tour of the Somme battlefieldsVisit the Historial de la Grande Guerre in Peacuteronne Visit the Somme Battlefields including Serre Rd Cemetery No2 and the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert Dinner at the hotel

DAY 10 AMiENS ndash YPRES (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Depart Amiens and travel north through Picardie to Ypres En route stop at Fromelles On arrival in Belgium begin your visits to the Battlefields (no guide included) Sites could include Tyne Cot Cemetery at Passchendaele German Cemetery at Langemark Hill 62 Bertangles to see General Monashrsquos headquarter Visit the In Flanders museum This evening visit Menin Gate for the daily playing of the Last Post

DAY 11 YPRES ndash LiLLE ndash LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Travel to Lille to join the Eurostar for departure to London Arrive at London St Pancras station Use your 1 day Travel card to go to the Imperial War Museum (entrance free) Own arrangements to visit the museum Return to your hotel by Tube Dinner at the hotel After dinner meet your guide for the Jack the Ripper tour outside Aldgate Station

DAY 12 LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet your local guide and your coach at your hotel Enjoy a full day guided tour including the Tower of London (entrance included) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 13 LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet your local guide at your hotel Take the Tube (own expense) to visit Westminster Abbey (entrance included) Free afternoon at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner at the hotel

DAY 14 amp 15 LoNDoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Transfer to Heathrow airport and check in for your flight home

GALLiPoLi THE SoMME AND LoNDoN

Somme Battlefields

Tower bridge

GET Educational Tours fantastic ldquoLiving Lessonrdquo in Russia offers an outstanding opportunity for students to explore key historical sites in St Petersburg and Moscow relating to 1917 Bolshevik Russia

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash ST PETERSBuRGDepart Australia on your international flight to St Petersburg

DAY 2 ST PETERSBuRG (D)Meet and greet on arrival Coach transfer to hotel After check in you will be given an orientation tour of the hotel and its surroundings

DAY 3 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a full day guided city tour including the museum of political history A guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress

DAY 4 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a guided tour of the Hermitage Enjoy a return hydrofoil trip to Peterhof take part in a guided tour of Summer Palace

DAY 5 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Today visit the Smolny Cathedral and enjoy a walking tour of Nevsky Prospect

DAY 6 ST PETERSBuRG ndash MoScow (B D)Enjoy an excursion to Kronshtadt to visit the Naval Cathedral and Petrovsky Park Return to St Petersburg for dinner at your hotel Coach transfer to train station for overnight train to Moscow Overnight train to Moscow (4 bed couchette)

DAY 7 MoScow (B D)You will receive a packed breakfast on the train Your group will be met on arrival in Moscow and transferred to your hotel Begin your tour of Moscow including Red Square Leninrsquos Mausoleum and the Alexandrovsky Gardens This will be followed by a visit to the Armoury

DAY 8 MoScow (B D)Today visit the Novodevichy Convent and cemetery with your guide This afternoon travel to the Contemporary History Museum (former Revolution Museum)

DAY 9 MoScow (B D)Today is your final day with your guide to explore Moscow with time for last minute shopping and sightseeing

DAY 10 MoScow ndash AuSTRALiA (B)After breakfast transfer by coach to airport for your return flight to Australia

DAY 11 AuSTRALiAArrive in Australia subject to airline schedules

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES 9 Return Economy Airfares

9 4 x nights 3 star accommodation in St Petersburg including breakfast and dinner daily

9 Overnight train St Petersburg - Moscow in 4 bedded couchettes includes packed breakfast

9 3 x nights 3 star accommodation in Moscow including breakfast amp dinner daily

9 Private coach transfers as per itinerary outline

9 2 x half day amp 2 x full day local guided tours in St Petersburg

9 3 x full day local guided tours in Moscow

9 Return hydrofoil to Peterhof

9 Entrances fees to Peter and Paul Fortress Hermitage Museum of the Political History of Russia Smolny Cathedral Kremlin 3 Cathedrals Armory Novodevichy Convent Museum of the Contemporary History of Russia (former Revolution Museum)

9 Registration fees

9 Local taxes and service charges

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return international economy airfares including pre-payable taxes and charges

9 12 nights twin share 3 star hotel accommodation

9 Breakfast daily

9 Meals as indicated in the itinerary

9 English speaking local guide

9 Entry amp boat tours as indicated in the itinerary

9 Domestic air fares as indicated in the itinerary

Prices for this tour can be found on our website - wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash HANoi (D)

Fly from Australia to Hanoi via Saigon Transfer to your hotel on arrival

DAY 2 HANoi (B D)Your first stop in Vietnam will be Ho Chi Minhrsquos Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays) and private residence a wooden ethnic minority style house built on stilts from 1954 until 1969 Continue to the National Fine Arts Museum housed in the colonial Ministry of Information building to see an eclectic mix of contemporary Vietnamese art religious pieces lacquer-ware and sculptures

DAY 3 HANoi ndash HALoNG BAY ndash HANoi (B L D)800 am departure for travel to Halong Bay ndash a UNESCO World Heritage area The journey (approximately 35 hours drive) will take you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta

DAY 4 HANoi ndash HuE (B D)Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue the former imperial capital of Vietnam On arrival transfer to your hotel before an afternoon boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang

DAY 5 HuE (B D)Morning tour to the Imperial Citadel the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 Continue in the afternoon to the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh

DAY 6 HuE ndash Hoi AN (B L D)Travel by road south to Danang via the inspiring Hai Van Pass Vietnamrsquos geographical and psychological boundary between north and south

DAY 7 Hoi AN ndash MY SoN ndash Hoi AN (B D)Begin the day in a lush green valley 40km southwest of Hoi An to visit the My Son ruins dating from the 7th - 13th centuries With dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries this was the centre of the Champa Kingdom This afternoon visit a family-run lantern-making business where you will get a chance to design your own lantern with the assistance of the your Vietnamese hosts

DAY 8 Hoi AN (B L)This morning a cooking lesson at the Red Bridge (Cau Do) restaurant by the river Students participate in buying ingredients at the local market before a quick boat trip on the Hoi An River to the school where students are treated to demonstrations of local specialities such as squid and pineapple salad grilled eggplant and banh xeo (pancakes) before being let loose in the kitchen Enjoy lunch of the dishes you cooked

DAY 9 Hoi AN (B)Free day at teachers discretion for shopping and exploration

DAY 10 Hoi AN ndash DANANG ndash SAiGoN (B D) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a walking tour the city still known by the locals as Saigon

DAY 11 SAiGoN ndash cu cHi TuNNELS (B D) Morning tour to Cu Chi to visit the amazing tunnel system built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War Afternoon free (at teachers discretion)

DAY 12 SAiGoN ndash MEKoNG DELTA (B L D)Depart this morning and head south to Ben Tre On arrival board a local boat for a cruise among the islands named Dragon Unicorn Turtle and Phoenix Islands

DAY 13 SAiGoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Free time until transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia

wwwgetourscomau

RuSSiAN REvoLuTioN STuDY TouR HiGHLiGHTS oF viETNAM

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Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including economy class airfares multi-share accommodation and return airport transfers as indicated in your personalised itinerary We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including Australian Departure Tax airport charges 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 passport and re-entry fees visa fees travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Airline fares hotel rates ground operators charges and exchange rates are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Passport amp visa RequirementsYour passport and visas are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight reservations cannot be made without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names of all passengers including students and escorts It is vital that these conform exactly to the name in each passengerrsquos passport Name changes after tickets 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 GbullEbullT Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA non refundable deposit is payable to confirm your reservation with full payment required 65 days prior to departure Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received

changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking 3 months prior to departure we will charge a $110 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates will incur an additional charge of $110 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date

cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to the deposit paid will apply until 65 days prior to departure Bookings cancelled within 65 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels homestay accommodation operators restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmation

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel insuranceIt is a condition of travelling on our international tours that students and escorts are fully covered by comprehensive travel insurance This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours offers suitable travel insurance for this tour

LuggageFree luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all federal state and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations including

IATA CATO AFTA and WYSTC As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all client

monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre-tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking conditions

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos passport

Law of contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including 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 its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

Page 2: History Tour 2013-2014

wwwgetourscomau

why travel with GET Educational Tours 9 with over 50 years experience in providing ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo to Australian students GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours sets the benchmark for educational tours

9 we offer the confidence of travelling with Australias leading educational tours specialist and support you with a highly knowledgeable innovative and experienced educational tours consultant

9 ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo are designed by experienced teachers to engage and inspire students through the exploration of history through the ages

9 our philosophy is to offer learning through a broad range of exciting and fun activities amp develop a greater appreciation of the arts

9 Above all our tours serve to promote each studentrsquos own and othersrsquo worth dignity and rights as individuals and as members of groups and to further develop self-awareness and a sense of personal identity

9 GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours service quality commitment for tours includes flexible group size flexible tour dates personalised itineraries reflecting individual curriculum requirements and interests and assistance with planning

To Australian students the world represents the ultimate classroom where they will benefit from real-world experiences beyond the classroom and engage with education that is much more than just the acquisition of knowledge

At GbullEbullT Educational Tours we recognise that improving young peoplersquos understanding skills values and personal development can significantly enhance learning and achievement

Educational tours are without doubt amongst the most memorable learning experiences They help us to make sense of the world around us by establishing the link between feelings and learning They stay with us far beyond our school years and affect our behaviour lifestyle and work They influence our values and the decisions we make They allow us to transfer learning experienced outside to the classroom and vice versa

GbullEbullT Educational Tours Living Lessons are about raising achievement through an organised powerful approach to learning in which direct experience is of prime importance Living Lessons are not only about what we learn but importantly how and where we learnGbullEbullTEducationalToursproudlysupports

The Smith Family Learning for Life program

The Smith Family is a national independent social enterprise that supports disadvantaged Australian children to create a better future through education

9Competitive domestic and international airfares with major airlines

9Pre-payable taxes levies amp charges

9Point to point rail fares

9Accommodation as specified (multishare)

9Single rooms for teachers are available

9Breakfast daily as indicated in itinerary

9Lunches and dinners as indicated in itinerary

9Tours and additional transfers as indicated in itinerary

9Entrance fees as indicated in itinerary

9Group check-in at Sydney Melbourne amp Brisbane airports

9 Information sessions for metro schools

924 hour emergency contact numbers

9Competitive comprehensive travel insurance available

contact GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours for a no obligation quoteAll prices on application

TouR iNcLuSioNS

Meals Key B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

The Kremlin

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return economy airfares

9 Prepaid airportairline taxes and levies

9 Airport transfers in Athens and Rome

9 9 x nights accommodation in 2 star hotels with breakfast amp dinner

9 Private coach on days 4-6 7-8

9 Overnight ferry Patras ndash Brindisi (couchettes with breakfast amp dinner)

9 Tour escort in Greece

9 City guide (half day) in Athens Delphi Olympia Pompeii amp Herculaneum Rome and the Vatican

9 Entrance fees to Delphi historic site Olympia historic site Pompeii amp Herculaneum Vatican museums with Sistine Chapel

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash ATHENS Depart Australia for Athens

DAY 2 ATHENS (D)Arrive in Athens Meet the guide and coach for a half day guided tour of Athens before transferring to the accommodation Afternoon at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner included

DAY 3 ATHENS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free day at teacherrsquos discretion We suggest a visit to the Acropolis (not included) Dinner included

DAY 4 ATHENS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free day at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner included

DAY 5 ATHENS ndash DELPHi (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out (leave your luggage in the hotel luggage room) Free morning for sightseeing After lunch (own expense) board the coach for departure to Delphi Check in to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 6 DELPHi ndash oLYMPiA (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Half day guided tour of the historic sites of Delphi After lunch (own expense) depart for Olympia Check in to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 7 oLYMPiA ndash PATRAS (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Half day guided tour of the historic sites of Olympia In the afternoon transfer to Patras for an overnight ferry to Brindisi

DAY 8 BRiNDiSi ndash PoMPEii AREA (D)Arrive in Brindisi and meet the coach for transfer to Pompeii Meet the guide for a guided tour of Pompeii (entrance fees included) On completion you will be taken to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 9 PoMPEii ndash RoME (B D)Tour of the nearby Roman beach resort of Herculaneum which was also a victim of Mt Vesuvius Travel to Rome for overnight

DAY 10 RoME (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet the guide at the hotel for a half day guided walking tour of Rome Afternoon free for sightseeing Dinner included

DAY 11 RoME (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet the guide at the hotel for a half day guided tour of the Vatican Whisper phones entrance to Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel included Free afternoon for last minute sightseeing or shopping Dinner at hotel

DAY 12 RoME ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Transfer to the airport for the return flight home Depart Rome

DAY 13 AuSTRALiA (B D)Arrive in Australia (subject to airline schedules) Clear immigrations collect your luggage and clear customs

cLASSicAL GREEcE AND iTALY

The Sistine Chapel

Acropolis of Athens

Pompeii

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return economy airfare prepaid airportairline taxes and levies

9 Economy airfare Istanbul - Paris

9 Airport transfers in Istanbul Paris and London

9 4 x nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Turkey with breakfast amp dinner

9 5 x nights accommodation in a 2 star hotel in FranceBelgium with breakfast amp dinner

9 3 x nights accommodation in a 2 star hotel in London with breakfast amp dinner

9 Tour escort in Turkey

9 Cruise on the Bosphorus and sightseeing in Gallipoli as per itinerary

9 Guided city tour of Paris by coach

9 Entrance fees to Military Museum in Istanbul Dome des Invalides (Napoleonrsquos tomb) Franco-Australian Museum Peacuteronne Museum 1916 Museum Imperial War Museum Eiffel Tower climb (2nd floor) Tower of London Jack the Ripper tour and Westminster Abbey

9 Full day guide for Somme Battlefields on day 9

9 2 day Paris Visite card zones 1-3

9 Private coach on days 3-5 and 8-11

9 Eurostar train fare (2nd class) Lille ndash London with transfers to hotel

9 Full day guided sightseeing tour in London by private coach on day 12

subject to availability

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA - iSTANBuLDepart Australia for Istanbul

DAY 2 iSTANBuL (L D)Arrive Istanbul and meet your local tour escort who will take you to visit the Blue Mosque St Sofia and Topkapi Palace Stop for lunch at a local restaurant then transfer to hotel This afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus followed by a visit to the Istanbul Military Museum Dinner at the hotel

DAY 3 iSTANBuL ndash GALLiPoLi (B L D)Board the coach for an early departure from Istanbul and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula Lunch en route included On arrival at Cape Helles enjoy a 1 hour break to explore the area Proceed to Anzac CoveNorth Beach and visit the Turkish Memorial Proceed to Canakkale and check into your accommodation Dinner at the hotel

DAY 4 GALLiPoLi (B L D)After breakfast return to the battlefields You will be given a guided tour in order of battles Sites to see include the Nek Quinnrsquos Post Lone Pine Plugges Plateau and Anzac Cove A packed lunch and 2 x 500 ml bottles of water are included Finish the day at the battlefields reflecting on the sites visited at Anzac Cove before returning to the hotel Dinner at the hotel

DAY 5 GALLiPoLi - iSTANBuL (B D)Breakfast at the hotel before returning to Istanbul Arrive in Istanbul and visit the Grand Bazaar in the afternoon Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6 iSTANBuL - PARiS (B D)Breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight to Paris Arrive Paris and transfer to your accommodation Proceed to the Dome des Invalides by metro A 2 day Paris Visite card zones 1-3 has been included Dinner at the hotel

DAY 7 PARiS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free morning for sightseeing at teacherrsquos discretion Afternoon city tour (French Revolution focus) by coach This evening visit the relighting of the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomph Dinner at the hotel After dinner climb the Eiffel Tower to the 2nd floor (subject to availability)

DAY 8 PARiS ndash AMiENS (B D)Board your coach for travel to Amiens Visit the Franco-Australian museum in Villers-Bretonneux Independent sightseeing in Amiens including Notre Dame Cathedral Dinner at the hotel

DAY 9 ww1 BATTLEFiELDS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Depart for Albert and meet your guide and coach for a full day guided tour of the Somme battlefieldsVisit the Historial de la Grande Guerre in Peacuteronne Visit the Somme Battlefields including Serre Rd Cemetery No2 and the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert Dinner at the hotel

DAY 10 AMiENS ndash YPRES (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Depart Amiens and travel north through Picardie to Ypres En route stop at Fromelles On arrival in Belgium begin your visits to the Battlefields (no guide included) Sites could include Tyne Cot Cemetery at Passchendaele German Cemetery at Langemark Hill 62 Bertangles to see General Monashrsquos headquarter Visit the In Flanders museum This evening visit Menin Gate for the daily playing of the Last Post

DAY 11 YPRES ndash LiLLE ndash LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Travel to Lille to join the Eurostar for departure to London Arrive at London St Pancras station Use your 1 day Travel card to go to the Imperial War Museum (entrance free) Own arrangements to visit the museum Return to your hotel by Tube Dinner at the hotel After dinner meet your guide for the Jack the Ripper tour outside Aldgate Station

DAY 12 LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet your local guide and your coach at your hotel Enjoy a full day guided tour including the Tower of London (entrance included) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 13 LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet your local guide at your hotel Take the Tube (own expense) to visit Westminster Abbey (entrance included) Free afternoon at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner at the hotel

DAY 14 amp 15 LoNDoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Transfer to Heathrow airport and check in for your flight home

GALLiPoLi THE SoMME AND LoNDoN

Somme Battlefields

Tower bridge

GET Educational Tours fantastic ldquoLiving Lessonrdquo in Russia offers an outstanding opportunity for students to explore key historical sites in St Petersburg and Moscow relating to 1917 Bolshevik Russia

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash ST PETERSBuRGDepart Australia on your international flight to St Petersburg

DAY 2 ST PETERSBuRG (D)Meet and greet on arrival Coach transfer to hotel After check in you will be given an orientation tour of the hotel and its surroundings

DAY 3 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a full day guided city tour including the museum of political history A guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress

DAY 4 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a guided tour of the Hermitage Enjoy a return hydrofoil trip to Peterhof take part in a guided tour of Summer Palace

DAY 5 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Today visit the Smolny Cathedral and enjoy a walking tour of Nevsky Prospect

DAY 6 ST PETERSBuRG ndash MoScow (B D)Enjoy an excursion to Kronshtadt to visit the Naval Cathedral and Petrovsky Park Return to St Petersburg for dinner at your hotel Coach transfer to train station for overnight train to Moscow Overnight train to Moscow (4 bed couchette)

DAY 7 MoScow (B D)You will receive a packed breakfast on the train Your group will be met on arrival in Moscow and transferred to your hotel Begin your tour of Moscow including Red Square Leninrsquos Mausoleum and the Alexandrovsky Gardens This will be followed by a visit to the Armoury

DAY 8 MoScow (B D)Today visit the Novodevichy Convent and cemetery with your guide This afternoon travel to the Contemporary History Museum (former Revolution Museum)

DAY 9 MoScow (B D)Today is your final day with your guide to explore Moscow with time for last minute shopping and sightseeing

DAY 10 MoScow ndash AuSTRALiA (B)After breakfast transfer by coach to airport for your return flight to Australia

DAY 11 AuSTRALiAArrive in Australia subject to airline schedules

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES 9 Return Economy Airfares

9 4 x nights 3 star accommodation in St Petersburg including breakfast and dinner daily

9 Overnight train St Petersburg - Moscow in 4 bedded couchettes includes packed breakfast

9 3 x nights 3 star accommodation in Moscow including breakfast amp dinner daily

9 Private coach transfers as per itinerary outline

9 2 x half day amp 2 x full day local guided tours in St Petersburg

9 3 x full day local guided tours in Moscow

9 Return hydrofoil to Peterhof

9 Entrances fees to Peter and Paul Fortress Hermitage Museum of the Political History of Russia Smolny Cathedral Kremlin 3 Cathedrals Armory Novodevichy Convent Museum of the Contemporary History of Russia (former Revolution Museum)

9 Registration fees

9 Local taxes and service charges

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return international economy airfares including pre-payable taxes and charges

9 12 nights twin share 3 star hotel accommodation

9 Breakfast daily

9 Meals as indicated in the itinerary

9 English speaking local guide

9 Entry amp boat tours as indicated in the itinerary

9 Domestic air fares as indicated in the itinerary

Prices for this tour can be found on our website - wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash HANoi (D)

Fly from Australia to Hanoi via Saigon Transfer to your hotel on arrival

DAY 2 HANoi (B D)Your first stop in Vietnam will be Ho Chi Minhrsquos Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays) and private residence a wooden ethnic minority style house built on stilts from 1954 until 1969 Continue to the National Fine Arts Museum housed in the colonial Ministry of Information building to see an eclectic mix of contemporary Vietnamese art religious pieces lacquer-ware and sculptures

DAY 3 HANoi ndash HALoNG BAY ndash HANoi (B L D)800 am departure for travel to Halong Bay ndash a UNESCO World Heritage area The journey (approximately 35 hours drive) will take you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta

DAY 4 HANoi ndash HuE (B D)Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue the former imperial capital of Vietnam On arrival transfer to your hotel before an afternoon boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang

DAY 5 HuE (B D)Morning tour to the Imperial Citadel the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 Continue in the afternoon to the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh

DAY 6 HuE ndash Hoi AN (B L D)Travel by road south to Danang via the inspiring Hai Van Pass Vietnamrsquos geographical and psychological boundary between north and south

DAY 7 Hoi AN ndash MY SoN ndash Hoi AN (B D)Begin the day in a lush green valley 40km southwest of Hoi An to visit the My Son ruins dating from the 7th - 13th centuries With dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries this was the centre of the Champa Kingdom This afternoon visit a family-run lantern-making business where you will get a chance to design your own lantern with the assistance of the your Vietnamese hosts

DAY 8 Hoi AN (B L)This morning a cooking lesson at the Red Bridge (Cau Do) restaurant by the river Students participate in buying ingredients at the local market before a quick boat trip on the Hoi An River to the school where students are treated to demonstrations of local specialities such as squid and pineapple salad grilled eggplant and banh xeo (pancakes) before being let loose in the kitchen Enjoy lunch of the dishes you cooked

DAY 9 Hoi AN (B)Free day at teachers discretion for shopping and exploration

DAY 10 Hoi AN ndash DANANG ndash SAiGoN (B D) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a walking tour the city still known by the locals as Saigon

DAY 11 SAiGoN ndash cu cHi TuNNELS (B D) Morning tour to Cu Chi to visit the amazing tunnel system built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War Afternoon free (at teachers discretion)

DAY 12 SAiGoN ndash MEKoNG DELTA (B L D)Depart this morning and head south to Ben Tre On arrival board a local boat for a cruise among the islands named Dragon Unicorn Turtle and Phoenix Islands

DAY 13 SAiGoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Free time until transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia

wwwgetourscomau

RuSSiAN REvoLuTioN STuDY TouR HiGHLiGHTS oF viETNAM

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including economy class airfares multi-share accommodation and return airport transfers as indicated in your personalised itinerary We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including Australian Departure Tax airport charges 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 passport and re-entry fees visa fees travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Airline fares hotel rates ground operators charges and exchange rates are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Passport amp visa RequirementsYour passport and visas are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight reservations cannot be made without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names of all passengers including students and escorts It is vital that these conform exactly to the name in each passengerrsquos passport Name changes after tickets 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 GbullEbullT Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA non refundable deposit is payable to confirm your reservation with full payment required 65 days prior to departure Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received

changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking 3 months prior to departure we will charge a $110 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates will incur an additional charge of $110 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date

cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to the deposit paid will apply until 65 days prior to departure Bookings cancelled within 65 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels homestay accommodation operators restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmation

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel insuranceIt is a condition of travelling on our international tours that students and escorts are fully covered by comprehensive travel insurance This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours offers suitable travel insurance for this tour

LuggageFree luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all federal state and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations including

IATA CATO AFTA and WYSTC As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all client

monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre-tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking conditions

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos passport

Law of contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including 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 its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

Page 3: History Tour 2013-2014

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return economy airfares

9 Prepaid airportairline taxes and levies

9 Airport transfers in Athens and Rome

9 9 x nights accommodation in 2 star hotels with breakfast amp dinner

9 Private coach on days 4-6 7-8

9 Overnight ferry Patras ndash Brindisi (couchettes with breakfast amp dinner)

9 Tour escort in Greece

9 City guide (half day) in Athens Delphi Olympia Pompeii amp Herculaneum Rome and the Vatican

9 Entrance fees to Delphi historic site Olympia historic site Pompeii amp Herculaneum Vatican museums with Sistine Chapel

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash ATHENS Depart Australia for Athens

DAY 2 ATHENS (D)Arrive in Athens Meet the guide and coach for a half day guided tour of Athens before transferring to the accommodation Afternoon at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner included

DAY 3 ATHENS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free day at teacherrsquos discretion We suggest a visit to the Acropolis (not included) Dinner included

DAY 4 ATHENS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free day at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner included

DAY 5 ATHENS ndash DELPHi (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out (leave your luggage in the hotel luggage room) Free morning for sightseeing After lunch (own expense) board the coach for departure to Delphi Check in to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 6 DELPHi ndash oLYMPiA (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Half day guided tour of the historic sites of Delphi After lunch (own expense) depart for Olympia Check in to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 7 oLYMPiA ndash PATRAS (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Half day guided tour of the historic sites of Olympia In the afternoon transfer to Patras for an overnight ferry to Brindisi

DAY 8 BRiNDiSi ndash PoMPEii AREA (D)Arrive in Brindisi and meet the coach for transfer to Pompeii Meet the guide for a guided tour of Pompeii (entrance fees included) On completion you will be taken to your accommodation Dinner included

DAY 9 PoMPEii ndash RoME (B D)Tour of the nearby Roman beach resort of Herculaneum which was also a victim of Mt Vesuvius Travel to Rome for overnight

DAY 10 RoME (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet the guide at the hotel for a half day guided walking tour of Rome Afternoon free for sightseeing Dinner included

DAY 11 RoME (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet the guide at the hotel for a half day guided tour of the Vatican Whisper phones entrance to Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel included Free afternoon for last minute sightseeing or shopping Dinner at hotel

DAY 12 RoME ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Transfer to the airport for the return flight home Depart Rome

DAY 13 AuSTRALiA (B D)Arrive in Australia (subject to airline schedules) Clear immigrations collect your luggage and clear customs

cLASSicAL GREEcE AND iTALY

The Sistine Chapel

Acropolis of Athens

Pompeii

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return economy airfare prepaid airportairline taxes and levies

9 Economy airfare Istanbul - Paris

9 Airport transfers in Istanbul Paris and London

9 4 x nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Turkey with breakfast amp dinner

9 5 x nights accommodation in a 2 star hotel in FranceBelgium with breakfast amp dinner

9 3 x nights accommodation in a 2 star hotel in London with breakfast amp dinner

9 Tour escort in Turkey

9 Cruise on the Bosphorus and sightseeing in Gallipoli as per itinerary

9 Guided city tour of Paris by coach

9 Entrance fees to Military Museum in Istanbul Dome des Invalides (Napoleonrsquos tomb) Franco-Australian Museum Peacuteronne Museum 1916 Museum Imperial War Museum Eiffel Tower climb (2nd floor) Tower of London Jack the Ripper tour and Westminster Abbey

9 Full day guide for Somme Battlefields on day 9

9 2 day Paris Visite card zones 1-3

9 Private coach on days 3-5 and 8-11

9 Eurostar train fare (2nd class) Lille ndash London with transfers to hotel

9 Full day guided sightseeing tour in London by private coach on day 12

subject to availability

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA - iSTANBuLDepart Australia for Istanbul

DAY 2 iSTANBuL (L D)Arrive Istanbul and meet your local tour escort who will take you to visit the Blue Mosque St Sofia and Topkapi Palace Stop for lunch at a local restaurant then transfer to hotel This afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus followed by a visit to the Istanbul Military Museum Dinner at the hotel

DAY 3 iSTANBuL ndash GALLiPoLi (B L D)Board the coach for an early departure from Istanbul and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula Lunch en route included On arrival at Cape Helles enjoy a 1 hour break to explore the area Proceed to Anzac CoveNorth Beach and visit the Turkish Memorial Proceed to Canakkale and check into your accommodation Dinner at the hotel

DAY 4 GALLiPoLi (B L D)After breakfast return to the battlefields You will be given a guided tour in order of battles Sites to see include the Nek Quinnrsquos Post Lone Pine Plugges Plateau and Anzac Cove A packed lunch and 2 x 500 ml bottles of water are included Finish the day at the battlefields reflecting on the sites visited at Anzac Cove before returning to the hotel Dinner at the hotel

DAY 5 GALLiPoLi - iSTANBuL (B D)Breakfast at the hotel before returning to Istanbul Arrive in Istanbul and visit the Grand Bazaar in the afternoon Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6 iSTANBuL - PARiS (B D)Breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight to Paris Arrive Paris and transfer to your accommodation Proceed to the Dome des Invalides by metro A 2 day Paris Visite card zones 1-3 has been included Dinner at the hotel

DAY 7 PARiS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free morning for sightseeing at teacherrsquos discretion Afternoon city tour (French Revolution focus) by coach This evening visit the relighting of the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomph Dinner at the hotel After dinner climb the Eiffel Tower to the 2nd floor (subject to availability)

DAY 8 PARiS ndash AMiENS (B D)Board your coach for travel to Amiens Visit the Franco-Australian museum in Villers-Bretonneux Independent sightseeing in Amiens including Notre Dame Cathedral Dinner at the hotel

DAY 9 ww1 BATTLEFiELDS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Depart for Albert and meet your guide and coach for a full day guided tour of the Somme battlefieldsVisit the Historial de la Grande Guerre in Peacuteronne Visit the Somme Battlefields including Serre Rd Cemetery No2 and the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert Dinner at the hotel

DAY 10 AMiENS ndash YPRES (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Depart Amiens and travel north through Picardie to Ypres En route stop at Fromelles On arrival in Belgium begin your visits to the Battlefields (no guide included) Sites could include Tyne Cot Cemetery at Passchendaele German Cemetery at Langemark Hill 62 Bertangles to see General Monashrsquos headquarter Visit the In Flanders museum This evening visit Menin Gate for the daily playing of the Last Post

DAY 11 YPRES ndash LiLLE ndash LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Travel to Lille to join the Eurostar for departure to London Arrive at London St Pancras station Use your 1 day Travel card to go to the Imperial War Museum (entrance free) Own arrangements to visit the museum Return to your hotel by Tube Dinner at the hotel After dinner meet your guide for the Jack the Ripper tour outside Aldgate Station

DAY 12 LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet your local guide and your coach at your hotel Enjoy a full day guided tour including the Tower of London (entrance included) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 13 LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet your local guide at your hotel Take the Tube (own expense) to visit Westminster Abbey (entrance included) Free afternoon at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner at the hotel

DAY 14 amp 15 LoNDoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Transfer to Heathrow airport and check in for your flight home

GALLiPoLi THE SoMME AND LoNDoN

Somme Battlefields

Tower bridge

GET Educational Tours fantastic ldquoLiving Lessonrdquo in Russia offers an outstanding opportunity for students to explore key historical sites in St Petersburg and Moscow relating to 1917 Bolshevik Russia

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash ST PETERSBuRGDepart Australia on your international flight to St Petersburg

DAY 2 ST PETERSBuRG (D)Meet and greet on arrival Coach transfer to hotel After check in you will be given an orientation tour of the hotel and its surroundings

DAY 3 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a full day guided city tour including the museum of political history A guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress

DAY 4 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a guided tour of the Hermitage Enjoy a return hydrofoil trip to Peterhof take part in a guided tour of Summer Palace

DAY 5 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Today visit the Smolny Cathedral and enjoy a walking tour of Nevsky Prospect

DAY 6 ST PETERSBuRG ndash MoScow (B D)Enjoy an excursion to Kronshtadt to visit the Naval Cathedral and Petrovsky Park Return to St Petersburg for dinner at your hotel Coach transfer to train station for overnight train to Moscow Overnight train to Moscow (4 bed couchette)

DAY 7 MoScow (B D)You will receive a packed breakfast on the train Your group will be met on arrival in Moscow and transferred to your hotel Begin your tour of Moscow including Red Square Leninrsquos Mausoleum and the Alexandrovsky Gardens This will be followed by a visit to the Armoury

DAY 8 MoScow (B D)Today visit the Novodevichy Convent and cemetery with your guide This afternoon travel to the Contemporary History Museum (former Revolution Museum)

DAY 9 MoScow (B D)Today is your final day with your guide to explore Moscow with time for last minute shopping and sightseeing

DAY 10 MoScow ndash AuSTRALiA (B)After breakfast transfer by coach to airport for your return flight to Australia

DAY 11 AuSTRALiAArrive in Australia subject to airline schedules

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES 9 Return Economy Airfares

9 4 x nights 3 star accommodation in St Petersburg including breakfast and dinner daily

9 Overnight train St Petersburg - Moscow in 4 bedded couchettes includes packed breakfast

9 3 x nights 3 star accommodation in Moscow including breakfast amp dinner daily

9 Private coach transfers as per itinerary outline

9 2 x half day amp 2 x full day local guided tours in St Petersburg

9 3 x full day local guided tours in Moscow

9 Return hydrofoil to Peterhof

9 Entrances fees to Peter and Paul Fortress Hermitage Museum of the Political History of Russia Smolny Cathedral Kremlin 3 Cathedrals Armory Novodevichy Convent Museum of the Contemporary History of Russia (former Revolution Museum)

9 Registration fees

9 Local taxes and service charges

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return international economy airfares including pre-payable taxes and charges

9 12 nights twin share 3 star hotel accommodation

9 Breakfast daily

9 Meals as indicated in the itinerary

9 English speaking local guide

9 Entry amp boat tours as indicated in the itinerary

9 Domestic air fares as indicated in the itinerary

Prices for this tour can be found on our website - wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash HANoi (D)

Fly from Australia to Hanoi via Saigon Transfer to your hotel on arrival

DAY 2 HANoi (B D)Your first stop in Vietnam will be Ho Chi Minhrsquos Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays) and private residence a wooden ethnic minority style house built on stilts from 1954 until 1969 Continue to the National Fine Arts Museum housed in the colonial Ministry of Information building to see an eclectic mix of contemporary Vietnamese art religious pieces lacquer-ware and sculptures

DAY 3 HANoi ndash HALoNG BAY ndash HANoi (B L D)800 am departure for travel to Halong Bay ndash a UNESCO World Heritage area The journey (approximately 35 hours drive) will take you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta

DAY 4 HANoi ndash HuE (B D)Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue the former imperial capital of Vietnam On arrival transfer to your hotel before an afternoon boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang

DAY 5 HuE (B D)Morning tour to the Imperial Citadel the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 Continue in the afternoon to the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh

DAY 6 HuE ndash Hoi AN (B L D)Travel by road south to Danang via the inspiring Hai Van Pass Vietnamrsquos geographical and psychological boundary between north and south

DAY 7 Hoi AN ndash MY SoN ndash Hoi AN (B D)Begin the day in a lush green valley 40km southwest of Hoi An to visit the My Son ruins dating from the 7th - 13th centuries With dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries this was the centre of the Champa Kingdom This afternoon visit a family-run lantern-making business where you will get a chance to design your own lantern with the assistance of the your Vietnamese hosts

DAY 8 Hoi AN (B L)This morning a cooking lesson at the Red Bridge (Cau Do) restaurant by the river Students participate in buying ingredients at the local market before a quick boat trip on the Hoi An River to the school where students are treated to demonstrations of local specialities such as squid and pineapple salad grilled eggplant and banh xeo (pancakes) before being let loose in the kitchen Enjoy lunch of the dishes you cooked

DAY 9 Hoi AN (B)Free day at teachers discretion for shopping and exploration

DAY 10 Hoi AN ndash DANANG ndash SAiGoN (B D) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a walking tour the city still known by the locals as Saigon

DAY 11 SAiGoN ndash cu cHi TuNNELS (B D) Morning tour to Cu Chi to visit the amazing tunnel system built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War Afternoon free (at teachers discretion)

DAY 12 SAiGoN ndash MEKoNG DELTA (B L D)Depart this morning and head south to Ben Tre On arrival board a local boat for a cruise among the islands named Dragon Unicorn Turtle and Phoenix Islands

DAY 13 SAiGoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Free time until transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia

wwwgetourscomau

RuSSiAN REvoLuTioN STuDY TouR HiGHLiGHTS oF viETNAM

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including economy class airfares multi-share accommodation and return airport transfers as indicated in your personalised itinerary We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including Australian Departure Tax airport charges 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 passport and re-entry fees visa fees travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Airline fares hotel rates ground operators charges and exchange rates are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Passport amp visa RequirementsYour passport and visas are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight reservations cannot be made without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names of all passengers including students and escorts It is vital that these conform exactly to the name in each passengerrsquos passport Name changes after tickets 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 GbullEbullT Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA non refundable deposit is payable to confirm your reservation with full payment required 65 days prior to departure Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received

changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking 3 months prior to departure we will charge a $110 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates will incur an additional charge of $110 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date

cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to the deposit paid will apply until 65 days prior to departure Bookings cancelled within 65 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels homestay accommodation operators restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmation

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel insuranceIt is a condition of travelling on our international tours that students and escorts are fully covered by comprehensive travel insurance This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours offers suitable travel insurance for this tour

LuggageFree luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all federal state and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations including

IATA CATO AFTA and WYSTC As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all client

monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre-tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking conditions

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos passport

Law of contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including 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 its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

Page 4: History Tour 2013-2014

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return economy airfare prepaid airportairline taxes and levies

9 Economy airfare Istanbul - Paris

9 Airport transfers in Istanbul Paris and London

9 4 x nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Turkey with breakfast amp dinner

9 5 x nights accommodation in a 2 star hotel in FranceBelgium with breakfast amp dinner

9 3 x nights accommodation in a 2 star hotel in London with breakfast amp dinner

9 Tour escort in Turkey

9 Cruise on the Bosphorus and sightseeing in Gallipoli as per itinerary

9 Guided city tour of Paris by coach

9 Entrance fees to Military Museum in Istanbul Dome des Invalides (Napoleonrsquos tomb) Franco-Australian Museum Peacuteronne Museum 1916 Museum Imperial War Museum Eiffel Tower climb (2nd floor) Tower of London Jack the Ripper tour and Westminster Abbey

9 Full day guide for Somme Battlefields on day 9

9 2 day Paris Visite card zones 1-3

9 Private coach on days 3-5 and 8-11

9 Eurostar train fare (2nd class) Lille ndash London with transfers to hotel

9 Full day guided sightseeing tour in London by private coach on day 12

subject to availability

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA - iSTANBuLDepart Australia for Istanbul

DAY 2 iSTANBuL (L D)Arrive Istanbul and meet your local tour escort who will take you to visit the Blue Mosque St Sofia and Topkapi Palace Stop for lunch at a local restaurant then transfer to hotel This afternoon cruise on the Bosphorus followed by a visit to the Istanbul Military Museum Dinner at the hotel

DAY 3 iSTANBuL ndash GALLiPoLi (B L D)Board the coach for an early departure from Istanbul and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula Lunch en route included On arrival at Cape Helles enjoy a 1 hour break to explore the area Proceed to Anzac CoveNorth Beach and visit the Turkish Memorial Proceed to Canakkale and check into your accommodation Dinner at the hotel

DAY 4 GALLiPoLi (B L D)After breakfast return to the battlefields You will be given a guided tour in order of battles Sites to see include the Nek Quinnrsquos Post Lone Pine Plugges Plateau and Anzac Cove A packed lunch and 2 x 500 ml bottles of water are included Finish the day at the battlefields reflecting on the sites visited at Anzac Cove before returning to the hotel Dinner at the hotel

DAY 5 GALLiPoLi - iSTANBuL (B D)Breakfast at the hotel before returning to Istanbul Arrive in Istanbul and visit the Grand Bazaar in the afternoon Dinner at the hotel

DAY 6 iSTANBuL - PARiS (B D)Breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight to Paris Arrive Paris and transfer to your accommodation Proceed to the Dome des Invalides by metro A 2 day Paris Visite card zones 1-3 has been included Dinner at the hotel

DAY 7 PARiS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Free morning for sightseeing at teacherrsquos discretion Afternoon city tour (French Revolution focus) by coach This evening visit the relighting of the eternal flame at the Arc de Triomph Dinner at the hotel After dinner climb the Eiffel Tower to the 2nd floor (subject to availability)

DAY 8 PARiS ndash AMiENS (B D)Board your coach for travel to Amiens Visit the Franco-Australian museum in Villers-Bretonneux Independent sightseeing in Amiens including Notre Dame Cathedral Dinner at the hotel

DAY 9 ww1 BATTLEFiELDS (B D)Breakfast at hotel Depart for Albert and meet your guide and coach for a full day guided tour of the Somme battlefieldsVisit the Historial de la Grande Guerre in Peacuteronne Visit the Somme Battlefields including Serre Rd Cemetery No2 and the Somme 1916 Museum in Albert Dinner at the hotel

DAY 10 AMiENS ndash YPRES (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Depart Amiens and travel north through Picardie to Ypres En route stop at Fromelles On arrival in Belgium begin your visits to the Battlefields (no guide included) Sites could include Tyne Cot Cemetery at Passchendaele German Cemetery at Langemark Hill 62 Bertangles to see General Monashrsquos headquarter Visit the In Flanders museum This evening visit Menin Gate for the daily playing of the Last Post

DAY 11 YPRES ndash LiLLE ndash LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Travel to Lille to join the Eurostar for departure to London Arrive at London St Pancras station Use your 1 day Travel card to go to the Imperial War Museum (entrance free) Own arrangements to visit the museum Return to your hotel by Tube Dinner at the hotel After dinner meet your guide for the Jack the Ripper tour outside Aldgate Station

DAY 12 LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet your local guide and your coach at your hotel Enjoy a full day guided tour including the Tower of London (entrance included) Dinner at the hotel

DAY 13 LoNDoN (B D)Breakfast at hotel Meet your local guide at your hotel Take the Tube (own expense) to visit Westminster Abbey (entrance included) Free afternoon at teacherrsquos discretion Dinner at the hotel

DAY 14 amp 15 LoNDoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Breakfast at hotel followed by check out Transfer to Heathrow airport and check in for your flight home

GALLiPoLi THE SoMME AND LoNDoN

Somme Battlefields

Tower bridge

GET Educational Tours fantastic ldquoLiving Lessonrdquo in Russia offers an outstanding opportunity for students to explore key historical sites in St Petersburg and Moscow relating to 1917 Bolshevik Russia

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash ST PETERSBuRGDepart Australia on your international flight to St Petersburg

DAY 2 ST PETERSBuRG (D)Meet and greet on arrival Coach transfer to hotel After check in you will be given an orientation tour of the hotel and its surroundings

DAY 3 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a full day guided city tour including the museum of political history A guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress

DAY 4 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a guided tour of the Hermitage Enjoy a return hydrofoil trip to Peterhof take part in a guided tour of Summer Palace

DAY 5 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Today visit the Smolny Cathedral and enjoy a walking tour of Nevsky Prospect

DAY 6 ST PETERSBuRG ndash MoScow (B D)Enjoy an excursion to Kronshtadt to visit the Naval Cathedral and Petrovsky Park Return to St Petersburg for dinner at your hotel Coach transfer to train station for overnight train to Moscow Overnight train to Moscow (4 bed couchette)

DAY 7 MoScow (B D)You will receive a packed breakfast on the train Your group will be met on arrival in Moscow and transferred to your hotel Begin your tour of Moscow including Red Square Leninrsquos Mausoleum and the Alexandrovsky Gardens This will be followed by a visit to the Armoury

DAY 8 MoScow (B D)Today visit the Novodevichy Convent and cemetery with your guide This afternoon travel to the Contemporary History Museum (former Revolution Museum)

DAY 9 MoScow (B D)Today is your final day with your guide to explore Moscow with time for last minute shopping and sightseeing

DAY 10 MoScow ndash AuSTRALiA (B)After breakfast transfer by coach to airport for your return flight to Australia

DAY 11 AuSTRALiAArrive in Australia subject to airline schedules

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES 9 Return Economy Airfares

9 4 x nights 3 star accommodation in St Petersburg including breakfast and dinner daily

9 Overnight train St Petersburg - Moscow in 4 bedded couchettes includes packed breakfast

9 3 x nights 3 star accommodation in Moscow including breakfast amp dinner daily

9 Private coach transfers as per itinerary outline

9 2 x half day amp 2 x full day local guided tours in St Petersburg

9 3 x full day local guided tours in Moscow

9 Return hydrofoil to Peterhof

9 Entrances fees to Peter and Paul Fortress Hermitage Museum of the Political History of Russia Smolny Cathedral Kremlin 3 Cathedrals Armory Novodevichy Convent Museum of the Contemporary History of Russia (former Revolution Museum)

9 Registration fees

9 Local taxes and service charges

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return international economy airfares including pre-payable taxes and charges

9 12 nights twin share 3 star hotel accommodation

9 Breakfast daily

9 Meals as indicated in the itinerary

9 English speaking local guide

9 Entry amp boat tours as indicated in the itinerary

9 Domestic air fares as indicated in the itinerary

Prices for this tour can be found on our website - wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash HANoi (D)

Fly from Australia to Hanoi via Saigon Transfer to your hotel on arrival

DAY 2 HANoi (B D)Your first stop in Vietnam will be Ho Chi Minhrsquos Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays) and private residence a wooden ethnic minority style house built on stilts from 1954 until 1969 Continue to the National Fine Arts Museum housed in the colonial Ministry of Information building to see an eclectic mix of contemporary Vietnamese art religious pieces lacquer-ware and sculptures

DAY 3 HANoi ndash HALoNG BAY ndash HANoi (B L D)800 am departure for travel to Halong Bay ndash a UNESCO World Heritage area The journey (approximately 35 hours drive) will take you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta

DAY 4 HANoi ndash HuE (B D)Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue the former imperial capital of Vietnam On arrival transfer to your hotel before an afternoon boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang

DAY 5 HuE (B D)Morning tour to the Imperial Citadel the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 Continue in the afternoon to the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh

DAY 6 HuE ndash Hoi AN (B L D)Travel by road south to Danang via the inspiring Hai Van Pass Vietnamrsquos geographical and psychological boundary between north and south

DAY 7 Hoi AN ndash MY SoN ndash Hoi AN (B D)Begin the day in a lush green valley 40km southwest of Hoi An to visit the My Son ruins dating from the 7th - 13th centuries With dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries this was the centre of the Champa Kingdom This afternoon visit a family-run lantern-making business where you will get a chance to design your own lantern with the assistance of the your Vietnamese hosts

DAY 8 Hoi AN (B L)This morning a cooking lesson at the Red Bridge (Cau Do) restaurant by the river Students participate in buying ingredients at the local market before a quick boat trip on the Hoi An River to the school where students are treated to demonstrations of local specialities such as squid and pineapple salad grilled eggplant and banh xeo (pancakes) before being let loose in the kitchen Enjoy lunch of the dishes you cooked

DAY 9 Hoi AN (B)Free day at teachers discretion for shopping and exploration

DAY 10 Hoi AN ndash DANANG ndash SAiGoN (B D) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a walking tour the city still known by the locals as Saigon

DAY 11 SAiGoN ndash cu cHi TuNNELS (B D) Morning tour to Cu Chi to visit the amazing tunnel system built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War Afternoon free (at teachers discretion)

DAY 12 SAiGoN ndash MEKoNG DELTA (B L D)Depart this morning and head south to Ben Tre On arrival board a local boat for a cruise among the islands named Dragon Unicorn Turtle and Phoenix Islands

DAY 13 SAiGoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Free time until transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia

wwwgetourscomau

RuSSiAN REvoLuTioN STuDY TouR HiGHLiGHTS oF viETNAM

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including economy class airfares multi-share accommodation and return airport transfers as indicated in your personalised itinerary We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including Australian Departure Tax airport charges 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 passport and re-entry fees visa fees travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Airline fares hotel rates ground operators charges and exchange rates are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Passport amp visa RequirementsYour passport and visas are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight reservations cannot be made without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names of all passengers including students and escorts It is vital that these conform exactly to the name in each passengerrsquos passport Name changes after tickets 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 GbullEbullT Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA non refundable deposit is payable to confirm your reservation with full payment required 65 days prior to departure Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received

changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking 3 months prior to departure we will charge a $110 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates will incur an additional charge of $110 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date

cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to the deposit paid will apply until 65 days prior to departure Bookings cancelled within 65 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels homestay accommodation operators restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmation

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel insuranceIt is a condition of travelling on our international tours that students and escorts are fully covered by comprehensive travel insurance This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours offers suitable travel insurance for this tour

LuggageFree luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all federal state and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations including

IATA CATO AFTA and WYSTC As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all client

monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre-tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking conditions

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos passport

Law of contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including 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 its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

Page 5: History Tour 2013-2014

GET Educational Tours fantastic ldquoLiving Lessonrdquo in Russia offers an outstanding opportunity for students to explore key historical sites in St Petersburg and Moscow relating to 1917 Bolshevik Russia

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash ST PETERSBuRGDepart Australia on your international flight to St Petersburg

DAY 2 ST PETERSBuRG (D)Meet and greet on arrival Coach transfer to hotel After check in you will be given an orientation tour of the hotel and its surroundings

DAY 3 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a full day guided city tour including the museum of political history A guided tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress

DAY 4 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Enjoy a guided tour of the Hermitage Enjoy a return hydrofoil trip to Peterhof take part in a guided tour of Summer Palace

DAY 5 ST PETERSBuRG (B D)Today visit the Smolny Cathedral and enjoy a walking tour of Nevsky Prospect

DAY 6 ST PETERSBuRG ndash MoScow (B D)Enjoy an excursion to Kronshtadt to visit the Naval Cathedral and Petrovsky Park Return to St Petersburg for dinner at your hotel Coach transfer to train station for overnight train to Moscow Overnight train to Moscow (4 bed couchette)

DAY 7 MoScow (B D)You will receive a packed breakfast on the train Your group will be met on arrival in Moscow and transferred to your hotel Begin your tour of Moscow including Red Square Leninrsquos Mausoleum and the Alexandrovsky Gardens This will be followed by a visit to the Armoury

DAY 8 MoScow (B D)Today visit the Novodevichy Convent and cemetery with your guide This afternoon travel to the Contemporary History Museum (former Revolution Museum)

DAY 9 MoScow (B D)Today is your final day with your guide to explore Moscow with time for last minute shopping and sightseeing

DAY 10 MoScow ndash AuSTRALiA (B)After breakfast transfer by coach to airport for your return flight to Australia

DAY 11 AuSTRALiAArrive in Australia subject to airline schedules

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES 9 Return Economy Airfares

9 4 x nights 3 star accommodation in St Petersburg including breakfast and dinner daily

9 Overnight train St Petersburg - Moscow in 4 bedded couchettes includes packed breakfast

9 3 x nights 3 star accommodation in Moscow including breakfast amp dinner daily

9 Private coach transfers as per itinerary outline

9 2 x half day amp 2 x full day local guided tours in St Petersburg

9 3 x full day local guided tours in Moscow

9 Return hydrofoil to Peterhof

9 Entrances fees to Peter and Paul Fortress Hermitage Museum of the Political History of Russia Smolny Cathedral Kremlin 3 Cathedrals Armory Novodevichy Convent Museum of the Contemporary History of Russia (former Revolution Museum)

9 Registration fees

9 Local taxes and service charges

PAcKAGE iNcLuDES

9 Return international economy airfares including pre-payable taxes and charges

9 12 nights twin share 3 star hotel accommodation

9 Breakfast daily

9 Meals as indicated in the itinerary

9 English speaking local guide

9 Entry amp boat tours as indicated in the itinerary

9 Domestic air fares as indicated in the itinerary

Prices for this tour can be found on our website - wwwgetourscomau

DAY 1 AuSTRALiA ndash HANoi (D)

Fly from Australia to Hanoi via Saigon Transfer to your hotel on arrival

DAY 2 HANoi (B D)Your first stop in Vietnam will be Ho Chi Minhrsquos Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays) and private residence a wooden ethnic minority style house built on stilts from 1954 until 1969 Continue to the National Fine Arts Museum housed in the colonial Ministry of Information building to see an eclectic mix of contemporary Vietnamese art religious pieces lacquer-ware and sculptures

DAY 3 HANoi ndash HALoNG BAY ndash HANoi (B L D)800 am departure for travel to Halong Bay ndash a UNESCO World Heritage area The journey (approximately 35 hours drive) will take you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta

DAY 4 HANoi ndash HuE (B D)Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue the former imperial capital of Vietnam On arrival transfer to your hotel before an afternoon boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang

DAY 5 HuE (B D)Morning tour to the Imperial Citadel the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 Continue in the afternoon to the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh

DAY 6 HuE ndash Hoi AN (B L D)Travel by road south to Danang via the inspiring Hai Van Pass Vietnamrsquos geographical and psychological boundary between north and south

DAY 7 Hoi AN ndash MY SoN ndash Hoi AN (B D)Begin the day in a lush green valley 40km southwest of Hoi An to visit the My Son ruins dating from the 7th - 13th centuries With dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries this was the centre of the Champa Kingdom This afternoon visit a family-run lantern-making business where you will get a chance to design your own lantern with the assistance of the your Vietnamese hosts

DAY 8 Hoi AN (B L)This morning a cooking lesson at the Red Bridge (Cau Do) restaurant by the river Students participate in buying ingredients at the local market before a quick boat trip on the Hoi An River to the school where students are treated to demonstrations of local specialities such as squid and pineapple salad grilled eggplant and banh xeo (pancakes) before being let loose in the kitchen Enjoy lunch of the dishes you cooked

DAY 9 Hoi AN (B)Free day at teachers discretion for shopping and exploration

DAY 10 Hoi AN ndash DANANG ndash SAiGoN (B D) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a walking tour the city still known by the locals as Saigon

DAY 11 SAiGoN ndash cu cHi TuNNELS (B D) Morning tour to Cu Chi to visit the amazing tunnel system built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War Afternoon free (at teachers discretion)

DAY 12 SAiGoN ndash MEKoNG DELTA (B L D)Depart this morning and head south to Ben Tre On arrival board a local boat for a cruise among the islands named Dragon Unicorn Turtle and Phoenix Islands

DAY 13 SAiGoN ndash AuSTRALiA (B)Free time until transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia

wwwgetourscomau

RuSSiAN REvoLuTioN STuDY TouR HiGHLiGHTS oF viETNAM

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including economy class airfares multi-share accommodation and return airport transfers as indicated in your personalised itinerary We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including Australian Departure Tax airport charges 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 passport and re-entry fees visa fees travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Airline fares hotel rates ground operators charges and exchange rates are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Passport amp visa RequirementsYour passport and visas are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight reservations cannot be made without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names of all passengers including students and escorts It is vital that these conform exactly to the name in each passengerrsquos passport Name changes after tickets 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 GbullEbullT Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA non refundable deposit is payable to confirm your reservation with full payment required 65 days prior to departure Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received

changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking 3 months prior to departure we will charge a $110 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates will incur an additional charge of $110 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date

cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to the deposit paid will apply until 65 days prior to departure Bookings cancelled within 65 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels homestay accommodation operators restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmation

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel insuranceIt is a condition of travelling on our international tours that students and escorts are fully covered by comprehensive travel insurance This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours offers suitable travel insurance for this tour

LuggageFree luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all federal state and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations including

IATA CATO AFTA and WYSTC As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all client

monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre-tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking conditions

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos passport

Law of contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including 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 its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

Page 6: History Tour 2013-2014

wwwgetourscomau wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including economy class airfares multi-share accommodation and return airport transfers as indicated in your personalised itinerary We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including Australian Departure Tax airport charges 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 passport and re-entry fees visa fees travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Airline fares hotel rates ground operators charges and exchange rates are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Passport amp visa RequirementsYour passport and visas are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight reservations cannot be made without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names of all passengers including students and escorts It is vital that these conform exactly to the name in each passengerrsquos passport Name changes after tickets 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 GbullEbullT Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA non refundable deposit is payable to confirm your reservation with full payment required 65 days prior to departure Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received

changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking 3 months prior to departure we will charge a $110 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates will incur an additional charge of $110 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date

cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to the deposit paid will apply until 65 days prior to departure Bookings cancelled within 65 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels homestay accommodation operators restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmation

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel insuranceIt is a condition of travelling on our international tours that students and escorts are fully covered by comprehensive travel insurance This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours offers suitable travel insurance for this tour

LuggageFree luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all federal state and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations including

IATA CATO AFTA and WYSTC As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all client

monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre-tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking conditions

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos passport

Law of contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including 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 its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria