May | 2016 | Renninger Tours

Tech Tools Abroad!

If you can't leave home without it, there's likely a travel-size version that will take up less space in your luggage. These accessories range from mini curling irons and hair dryers to electric toothbrushes. Whether you pack these accessories is up to you. Consider taking a vacation from appliances by leaving them at home though. You might be pleasently surprised by how little you need. But there are a few must haves: Power converters and back up batteries for our phones are a no-brainer. Read on below for links and suggestions:

Tech Accesories

Power Adapters for Europe: a must have for all your electronics.

USB Adapter // Plug Adapter

Battery backup for your phone and / or tablet: our long days of travel makes these essential.

Lots of Power // Lighter Power bank

A sturdy case for your phone or tablet.

10 best rugged cases

A waterproof bag for your electronics : if your case isnt waterproof you might want to purchase a bag:

Amazon Waterproof phone bags

Additional sd cards: will definitely be needed if you plan on bringing a camera.

Amazon SD cards

RFID sleeves for your passports and credit cards

Amazon RFID Sleeves // for Passports

Apps Abroad!

Must have Apps for staying in touch with loved ones in the states:

Whatsapp // Viber // Skype

For iPhone users: Find My Friends for keeping an eye on each other while we travel. Include everyone in your group.

Find my Friends

Apparrel Apps! Helping you pack...

PackPoint //

Documenting your trip: keep a detailed record of your travels, complete with a map track and geotagged photos, videos and audio

LiveTrekker //

Breaking the language barrier!

Google Translate //

Our 2016 Trip : Italy + Greece!

By Jen Renninger jenrenninger
Our Tours

As you can see, your EF tour includes visits to the places you’ve learned about in school. That’s a given. But it’s so much more than that. Immersing yourself in new cultures— surrounded by the people, the language, the food, the way of life—creates inspirational moments that can’t be listed in an itinerary. They can only be experienced.

And the experience begins long before you get your passport stamped and meet your Tour Director in your arrival city. It begins the moment you decide to go. Whether it’s connecting with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or delving deeper into your destinations with our online learning platform, weShare, the excitement will hit you long before you pack your suitcase.

When your group arrives abroad, everything is taken care of so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Your full-time Tour Director is with your group around the clock, handling local transportation, hotels and meals while also providing their own insight into the local history and culture. Expert local guides will lead your group on sightseeing tours, providing detailed views of history, art, architecture or anything you may have a question about.

When your journey is over and you’re unpacking your suitcase at home, you’ll realize the benefits of your life-changing experience do not end. They have just begun.

What you’ll experience on your tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Rome

– Meet your Tour Director at the airport in
Rome, a city that integrates its past into the present better than any other. During your stay, explore the world’s most famous arena, the Colosseum, where you can almost hear the stamping feet of the crowds gathered for gladiatorial combat. Nearby, the Roman Forum marks the former heart of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar gave many of his great political speeches there. On your visit to the Vatican City, marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and look out for the colorful uniforms of the Swiss Guard, protectors of the Vatican City. Before you say “arrivederci,” toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure a return trip to the Eternal City.

Day 3: Rome

– Take an expertly guided tour of Vatican City – Visit the Sistine Chapel
– Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
– Time to see more of Rome or visit the Catacombs

Day 4: Rome

– Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
– Visit the Colosseum
– Visit the Roman Forum
– Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome: TreviFountain; Pantheon; Spanish Steps

Day 5: Capri | Sorrento region

– Travel to Capri
– Take an expertly guided tour of Capri
– Take a boat cruise
– Continue on to Sorrento and experience the unparalleled beauty of Italy’s favorite resort town. Overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento enjoys a mild climate throughout the seasons. Located in the Campania region, Sorrento’s idyllic setting marks the starting point of the famed Amalfi Drive. This picturesque stretch of road provides stunning cliff-side views of the Tyrrhenian Sea as it winds 43 miles to Salerno. Sorrento offers a variety of diversions: you can venture to the fragrant lemon groves, splash around in the bay’s bright blue waters or just unwind at a café with a cup of cappuccino or a scoop of gelato.

Day 6: Pompeii | Brindisi | Night ferry
– Travel to Pompeii
– Take an expertly guided tour of Pompeii
– Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
– Travel by night ferry to Patras

Day 7: Patras | Delphi

– Arrive in Patras – Travel to Delphi

Day 8: Delphi | Athens

– Take an expertly guided tour of Delphi: Temple of Apollo
– Visit the Delphi Museum
– Continue on to Athens and discover the ancient city named for Athena, goddess of war and wisdom. During your stay you’ll visit the Acropolis to view the Parthenon, perhaps the world’s greatest architectural feat. See the Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a gold statue of the goddess, her wings clipped to prevent her from deserting the city. Snap a picture of the Presidential Guard in traditional costume, then pass the stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896. You’ll also have the chance to see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of all Greek gods.
– Enjoy a free evening or Attend a Greek Evening

Day 9: Athens

– Take an expertly guided tour of Athens: Olympic Stadium
– Visit the Acropolis: Parthenon; Temple of Athena Nike
– Visit the Acropolis Museum
– Take a walking tour of Athens: Plaka District

Days 10-12: Greek island cruise

– Cruise the Greek islands: Mykonos; Samos; Patmos; Crete; Santorini

– Time to explore on your own or Shore excursion packages: Knossos Palace; Oia Village

Day 13: Depart for home

Carry on packing!

With the increase in bag fees, carry on travel has become popular. In our case, our tour is so incredibly busy that managing a full sized bag is not a good idea. But we are travelling during the summer, so lighter clothes are a must. That alone is a wonderful starting point. But don't dispair! There is no end to the helpful resources avaiable to us! Just look below!