Afternoon:
After checking in to the hotel, we’ll have some time to relax and settle in to our rooms before our Orientation meeting at 5:00 p.m. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. This program is staffed with three Group Leaders, who will accompany us throughout the program and deal primarily with logistics. Local experts in each country on the itinerary will lecture, conduct field trips and serve as an information resource on program-related topics. Meals in hotels and local restaurants will be a combination of plated and buffet service with a few boxed lunches in certain circumstances. Standard beverage choices included at no additional cost are coffee, tea, water, and either wine, beer, or fruit juice. In most places, other beverages will be available for individual purchase. Some field trips are in exotic locations. Dress appropriately according to the conditions and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. Your Local Experts will be happy to offer suggestions, or you may wish to use these as periods of “downtime” at hotels amongst busy days of program activities and transfers. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner:
At a restaurant close to the hotel, we’ll have a 3-course plated meal with wine, coffee, tea, water included; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening:
At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.