Experience Italy & Greece - Florence, Sperlonga, Rome, Athens & Crete
July 1-28, 2010
Western Civilization is founded on principles developed in Imperial Rome and Ancient Greece. This program is a special opportunity to study and learn in two fascinating countries while providing a valuable foundation for all students studying history, language and culture.
Our journey begins in Florence, renowned as the capital of the Renaissance. Explore the art and architecture of a city that inspired the geniuses of the Middle Ages. A visit to Florence wouldn’t be complete without a journey into the Tuscan countryside and the quintessential hill town of San Gimignano.
Sperlonga is a favorite vacation destination for Italians. Enjoy the whitewashed houses clustered together on a steep peninsula, and explore winding streets leading to terraces above the shimmering sea. Afternoons will be spent relaxing on the famous beach and bodysurfing in the crystal blue waves.
Rome, the magnificent capital city of Italy is where students will soak up the hustle and bustle that defines Italian life. In addition to the major historical sites of the Colosseum, Forum, Vatican City and Catacombs, our staff seeks out cultural experiences that foreigners rarely experience.
Athens is the birthplace of democracy and epi-centre of the Classical World. Tour the Acropolis and the lively Plaka market. Crete is the largest and most southerly of the Greek Islands and is visually spectacular: gorges of outstanding beauty, pristine sandy beaches, picturesque villages and the magnificent ruins at Knossos. The island’s history has been defined by numerous civilizations and the fascinating result is a land and culture rich in art and architecture.
Program Fee:
$6,295
Why choose Experience Italy and Greece?
• Round-trip airfare from Toronto and one way airfare from Italy to Greece
• All transfers via private coach
• Guided tour of Parthenon, Agora and National Archeological Museum in Athens
• Luxury beach resorts and centrally located accommodations
• Tour Crete and Knossos
• Guided walking tour of Rome, Forum,
Colosseum & Catacombs
• San Gimignano
• Walking tour of Florence, the Duomo &
Santa Croce Cathedral
Fee does not include:
• Departure taxes and any fuel surcharges
• Optional insurance cost of $295
• Spending money
• Lunches & Saturday dinners
• Meals during excursions
• Optional Excursions
• Textbooks
• Application fee of $95
Courses Offered
(ENG4U) Grade 12 ~ English - Course Description - Course Outline
(LVV4U) Grade 12 ~ Classical Civilization- Course Outline
(CGW4U) Grade 12 ~ Canadian and World Issues
Accommodations
Florence - Palazzo Ricasoli
Sperlonga - Virgilio Grand Hotel
Rome - Hotel Mediterraneo
Athens - Hotel Stanley
Crete - Hotel Hermes
Optional Excursion Sign-up Form (PDF)
Online Optional Excursion Sign-up Form(will open in new window)
Flight Details - Subject to change
July 1 - depart on Alitalia AZ 651 from Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 at 4:45 pm
July 2 - arrive to Rome Fiumicino at 7:20 am
July 2 - depart Rome Fiumicino on Alitalia AZ 1675 at 9:50 am
July 2 - arrive to Florence at 10:50 am
July 15 - depart Rome Fiumicino on Alitalia AZ 716 at 10:15 am
July 15 - arrive to Athens at 1:15 pm
July 28 - depart Athens on Alitalia AZ 717 at 7:05 am
July 28 - arrive to Rome Fiumicino at 8:20 am
July 28 - depart Rome Fiumicino on Alitalia AZ 650 at 10:30 am
July 28 - arrive Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 at 2:25 pm
