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Join us for an exciting educational tour to Sorrento, Italy, from October 19-23, 2011. With 4 staff and 44 students, this adventure includes visits to iconic locations such as the Isle of Capri, Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy half-board accommodation at the family-run Hotel La Pergola, located on the outskirts of Sorrento. The trip promises educational experiences, cultural immersion, and plenty of fun activities, including tenpin bowling and traditional Tarantella shows. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey!
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EDUCATIONAL TOUR TO SORRENTO, ITALY Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School 19 – 23 October 2011
The Basics • 4 Staff • 44 students • 5 days 4 nights • Half Board • Liverpool to Naples • Based in Sorrento • Geographical Tour
Accommodation • Hotel La Pergola • Small family run • On the outskirts of Sorrento • 20 girls in 6 triples + 1 twin • 24 boys in triples
Day One Wednesday 19thOctober 2011Travel Day • Coach leaves BRGS at 02:30hrs • Passports EHIC and €15 on the coach • Check in at 04:10 • Flight Easyjet7215 departs Liverpool Airport at 06:10hrs • Arrives Naples Capodichino Airport at 10:10hrs (Italian time) • Visit Solfatara and then Monte Nuovo
Solfatara is an area of bubbling mud holes Sulpha terra, "land of sulphur"
Day Two Thursday 20th Capri Day • Early breakfast at the hotel • Hydrofoil Ferry to Isle of Capri • Laser boat trip around the island • Minibus travel to Capri Town, Anacapri and Monte Solaro • Chairlift to the summit • Return to Sorrento for evening meal at hotel • Tenpin Bowling in Sorrento
Day Three Friday 21st Vesuvius Day • Breakfast at the hotel • Guided tour to the rim of Vesuvius • Followed by a visit to Pompeii • Evening meal at the hotel • Tarantella show – music, dance and comedy
The area around Vesuvius was officially declared a National Park in June 1995. The summit of Vesuvius is open to visitors and there is a small network of paths around the mountain that are maintained by the park authorities.
Day Four Saturday 22ndAmalfi Coast • Breakfast at the hotel • Amalfi Coast Drive • Followed by a visit to the Paestrum Ruins • Evening meal at the hotel • Free evening in Sorrento
Left: Early evening in Positano Right: Amalfi Harbour
Left: Positano from the Beach Right: The Duomo in the central piazza, Amalfi
Day Five Sunday 23rd Homeward Bound • Very Early breakfast at the hotel • Coach departs for the airport at 06:45 • Check in 08:45 • Flight departs 10:45 (Italian Time) • Arrive in Liverpool 12:55 (UK Time) • Arrive BRGS 14:30
Our recommendations • Passport! • European Health Insurance Card • €15 damage deposit • Lunches will need to be purchased (and drinks) • Suggest £50? Minimum - students responsible for themselves! • Alarm clock • I-pod and camera (not expensive and do please look after) • Luggage 20kg – labels • Liquids in hand luggage not more than 100ml in transparent bag • Sun tan lotion/ aftersun? • Waterproof jacket • Sensible/sturdy footwear • Expectation to ‘cover-up’ • Towel and swimwear? • Dictionary/ phrasebook • Medication and a spare for staff • European adapter • Share hairdryers/ straighteners • Day rucksack?
Our expectations… • No alcohol • No smoking • An outdoor classroom environment • Pupils should not go around in groups of less than 3 • Pupils must not visit the rooms of the opposite sex! • Pupils must stay in their rooms when settled by staff for the night • Pupils should be courteous to all members of staff and to each other • Pupils should be considerate to the needs of other guests and respectful of Italian culture • Teachers have a duty to act in ‘loco parentis’ and to safeguard health and safety (groan)