CLASSICS TOUR February 17 th -21 st 2020
Aims of the trip • To support your understanding of Roman culture by visiting Ancient Roman sites as well as Pompeii, Vesuvius and Herculaneum. • By visiting these sites we can appreciate the legacy of the Romans and appreciate the sophistication of their society 200yrs ago • There will be A LOT of walking
Hoody If you have bought one – WEAR IT FOR TRAVELLING If you have a form with you tonight – please hand to Miss Kent. Online payment available. Deadline Thursday 23rd
CLASSICS TOUR 2020 ITINERARY STAFF + GROUPS Mrs Jones, Mrs Smith, Mrs Bennet, Mrs Hickman, Miss Kent You will be allocated a group leader to allow for a quick checks to make sure all are present: • At the Airports • At Hotels • At sites
GROUPS Groups List - Italy 2020 Mrs Jones Mrs Bennett Mrs Hickman Maladi Jasmine 9S Carr Grace 9C Carter Sophie 9P Miscampbell Keira 9S Chapman Lucy 9C Cowling Millie 9P Pastore Isabella 9S Crane Grace 9C Dennis Livi 9P Piraino Eliana 9S Hollis Kiera 9C Ellis Priya 9P Turner Sophie 9S Hudson Gracie 9C Foden Maisie 9P Rudd Eliza 9N Steer Harriet 9C Hill Eloise 9P Youngs Maisie 9N Wolferstan Dawn 9C 6 Kurji Sakina-Zahra 9C 7 8 Miss Kent Mrs Smith Quinton Beth 9J Czamara Magda 9S Sieling Amelia 9J Finch Beatrice 9S Smith Georgia 9J Housden Ebony 9S Ward Jessica 9J Hulley Natalia 9S Fisher Sienna 9N Jarman Jessica 9S Hemsworth Emily 9N Mayne Trixie 9P Smith Jess 9P 6 7
CLASSICS TOUR 2020 ITINERARY Monday Arrive 5.50 Bus Station Depart Spalding Bus Station for Gatwick at 06h00 Hand in passport to group leader Departs 12h00 Gatwick Arrive in Rome at 15h35 You will need to have enough money or food to buy tea at the airport.
What to take? • Please pack lightly as you will have to carry your own luggage and we are only going for 4 nights! • Outbound Journey 15kgs hold luggage + 1 hand luggage per person • A small rucksack is advisable for the day visits. • Any toiletries / liquids in your hand luggage in a clear resealable plastic bag. (No container may hold more than 100 millilitres) • Put toiletries in hold luggage wherever possible. You can buy water after going through security.
Clothing February the weather average is cool. 14* - 3* Please bring a coat / waterproof, and jumpers / jeans etc. ( doubtful you will need shorts...) Good trainers / walking shoes … Evenings are cooler – even in Sorrento which is coastal Dress code in churches is: shoulders and midriffs covered and 'modest' dress or skirt length for women, these rules can be rigorously enforced in major basilicas like St Peter's. Vatican – shoulders must be covered and skirts must not knee- length…
Emergency contact number During the trip Mrs Jones will have a school mobile: number : 07340 562358 please use it in an emergency only and for the duration of this trip. • It may be expensive to use phones in Italy so you may want to check with your service provider before you go for the best European deal.
Money Matters! • Please make sure you obtain Euros before the trip. It will be your responsibility to look after your money during the trip. • Bring some UK money for travel days. • All breakfasts and evening meals are provided with water to drink • Lunch money has been taken for the 4 days we are there. • Money is needed for extra drinks and souvenirs. £1 (GBP) = 1.1 EUR 1 EUR = 85p £5 = 5.5 EUR 5 EUR = £4.25 £10 = 11 EUR 10 EUR = £8.51
CLASSICS TOUR 2018 ITINERARY Monday After landing.. We go straight to our hotel in Rome Rooming will be sorted out hopefully before we leave. There is a variety of room sizes 2,3,4,5, Restaurant meal at 7pm approx.
Concorde Hotel Via Giovanni Amendola 95, 00185, Rome, Lazio, Italy (Tel: +39 06 482 5170) Restaurant for Breakfast
Hotels
Rooming… • Groups – purely health and safety – not designed to impact on your enjoyment of the trip • Most activities undertaken as a whole group • Free-time – MUST be groups of four minimum • Have an idea who you want to share with – but please be flexible just in case … we will do our best to accommodate everyone’s wishes . • Phoning home…please don’t worry parents unnecessarily.
When in Rome……. • Crime levels are low but there is quite a lot of petty crime (bag snatching and pick-pocketing) in the city centres. This often involves co-ordinated gangs including children. Targets are often hassled, while other members of the gang go into action. • Take care on public transport and in crowded areas in Rome, especially around the main railway station ‘Termini’ and in St Peter’s Square. Do not have expensive valuables, equipment or jewellery on display. • Be particularly vigilant when unloading your baggage from coaches.
In the event of an emergency situation
Day Two – The Vatican City
The Vatican City
The “Altar of Peace”
The Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Day Three – The Colosseum
The Forum Romanum
The Forum Romanum
Transfer to Sorrento after Rome
Ascot Hotel Via Capo, 6, 80067 Sorrento, Italy
Day Four – Pompeii
Find Caecilius ’ house!
Pompeii
evening in Sorrento
Day Five – Vesuvius
Vesuvius sensible footwear please!
Herculaneum
Herculaneum
Be aware… • It is a school trip – not a holiday to relax in the hotel room • You will see amazing sites – take pictures • But - make sure you can survive without social media – especially at mealtimes • Be prepared to try new foods… • Be prepared to try some Italian!
Finally We have a list of dietary and medical requirements which have been passed onto the travel agent and hotel/restaurant. Rooming – varies from 2/3/4/5 Food – we’ve allowed 10 euros for lunch Dinners: Typical meal = starter ; salad / small pasta dish / pizza main – veg and meat / vegetarian alternative; dessert – ice-cream / blancmange / panna cotta / fruit
Arrivederci Italia!
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