MacDuffie Germany Study Tour

Carl Duisberg Cultural Training Program

http://www.cdc.de

(click on the UK flag for the English version)

Dates:

June 11 – 21 – Cologne

June 21 – July 3 – Berlin

Program Details:

Approximately 15 students, 1 leader

5 days/week of instruction:  9:00 am – 12:30 pm, M-F

German language, cross-cultural communication, task-based oriented training, applied geography.

Afternoon and Weekend Excursions:

Cologne:        City walking tour

                        Guided tour of the Kölner Dom (Gothic cathedral – World Heritage Site)

                        Rhine boat trip

                        Museum

                        Zoo

Berlin:             City bus tour

                        Filmpark Babelsberg (historic movie studio)

                        Museum

                        Potsdam excursion

                        Guided Reichstag tour

Cost:

Accommodations and 2 meals daily with host families

1,450.00 Euros double room; 1,550.00 Euros single room

Includes breakfast and dinner, entrance fees for 10 activities (above), airport transfers in Germany, Cologne and Berlin public transport passes.

Deposit:

$200, made out to The MacDuffie School

Please drop off or mail to Brenda Joslyn no later than Monday, January 30^th 

MacDuffie Travels to China
June 11 – 30

1） What is the name of the company we are dealing with in China?
 CHINA SWAN INTERNATIONAL TOURS, which is a government-appointed organization  specializing in receiving international tourists; it is an official travel agency.  FLS China will  assist in managing the details of the trip.  Website:  www.china-swan.com.cn

2） What is the cost of the trip, and what does the price include?
  The cost is $2,250.  It covers:
Insurance in China     Airport pickup/drop off
 Home/hotel stays     Three meals each day
 All transportation within China  All admissions and fees
 All activities materials    Driver, English speaking tour guide

3） Who is handling payment?
   CHINA SWAN INTERNATIONAL TOURS is an official travel agency, qualified to receive  overseas funds transferred by The MacDuffie School.

4） What down payment is expected, and when is the balance due?
 A non-refundable deposit of $200 (check to be made out to The MacDuffie School) must be  delivered to Brenda Joslyn in the Head’s Office no later than Tuesday, February 7.  The  balance will be due one month prior to departure. 

5） Will this company arrange for expedited visas, as other companies do?
 China Swan International Tours does not provide Visa procurement.  Participants are  encouraged to work with the agency suggested by The MacDuffie School, bearing in mind  that a passport is a prerequisite to obtaining a Visa.  Estimated cost: Visa processing fee  $99; FedEx overnight mailing service – about $60 total, to and from.   

6） Will this trip be open to adults in the community, or is it exclusively for students? 
 Parents may also join the trip, but while the students are staying with a host family, they  must stay in a hotel.  There will be an additional charge (TBD) for hotel accommodations.