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CLASSICS TOUR February 17th -21st 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

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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 7

Kurji Sakina-Zahra 9C 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

6

Smith Jess 9P

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!

£1 (GBP) = 1.1 EUR 1 EUR = 85p £5 = 5.5 EUR 5 EUR = £4.25 £10 = 11 EUR 10 EUR = £8.51

• 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.

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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
• n 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!