Geography Department Welcomes You Sicily – Italy Feb 4 th – 8 th 2015

Holiday details Company Rayburn Tours

THE SPECIALIST EDUCATIONAL TOUR OPERATOR WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE QUALITY TOURS AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES. DELIVERING OUR PROMISES TIME AND TIME AGAIN.

Sicily

February is also one of the coldest times of the year to visit Sicily. Temperatures will reach a maximum of around 13°C during the day, dropping to 8°C on an evening, so be prepared and pack plenty of warm clothing. It’s very likely you’ll experience rain at least once during your stay, so pack a waterproof jacket too.

Staff accompanying the trip (6 in total)  Mrs C Breen – Teacher of Geography/Assistant Headteacher - BHS  Mrs V Thatcher – Teacher of Geography/First Aid – BHS  Mr P Cork – Teacher of Maths/Assistant Headteacher – BHS  Mrs D Genter –Teaching Assistant – BHS  Mr C Elvidge - Head of Geography – BGS  Mr L Garner – Teaching Assistant -BGS

Provisional travel details OUTWARD JOURNEY 1.Leave Beverley High School- Wednesday 4 th February 2015 at 02.00am  05.45hrs - Check in opens at Manchester Airport, Terminal 1  07.45hrs - Flight Easyjet EZY1981 departs for Catania Airport  12.05hrs - Flight Easyjet EZY1981 arrives at Catania Airport INWARD JOURNEY 1.Leave Sicily – Sunday 8 th February hrs - Check in opens at Catania Airport hrs - Flight Easyjet EZY2384 departs for Luton Airport hrs - Flight Easyjet EZY2384 arrives at Luton Airport 5.Arrive in Beverley pm Sunday 8 th February approx.

Luggage  We are flying EasyJet  One suitcase or holdall only. Maximum weight 20 kg  One piece of hand luggage. ONE piece of cabin baggage no bigger than 50 x 40 x 20cm including handles and wheels.  Passports and money to be kept in hand luggage.  No liquids, or sharp items in this hand luggage.

Passports/EHIC  Final reminder the boys/girls need their own passport.  Final reminder the boys/girls need their EHIC.  Passports must be in hand luggage.  They will be retained and kept in the hotel safe and distributed on the return journey back to Britain.

Food for the journey  You will need to bring food for the journey  Supplies essential: Including sweets, crisps, plenty of chocolate and drinks.  Packed breakfast required

The coach to the airport  The coach will be fitted with seatbelts.  Staff will ensure that they are worn at all times.  Please stress to your son/daughter the importance of this safety issue.

Spending money  Recommend no more than 100 Euros.  All trip money is the responsibility of the student on the trip.  Purses & wallets should contain pupils name and hotel name in case lost.

Giardini Naxos

Wednesday 4th February 2015  14.00hrs - Coach arrives at the Hotel Solemar, unload luggage and check in  Hot lunch at the hotel on arrival  15.30hrs - Coach departs Giardini Naxos  16.00hrs - Coach arrives at Giardini Naxos to complete workbook unit/s options  18.00hrs - Coach departs for return to the hotel  18.20hrs - Coach arrives back at the hotel

Visit Mt Etna

Thursday 5th February 2015  08.30hrs - Breakfast at the hotel and collect packed lunches  09.30hrs - Coach departs for Mount Etna Sud  11.00hrs - Coach arrives at Mount Etna Sud (cable car + 4 x 4 truck ride - included in tour cost) subject to weather conditions on the day  Once at the summit alpine guides will guide you around the crater rim and explain some of the volcanic features of Mount Etna  14.30hrs - Group returns to coach and departs for Piano dell’Acqua lava fields  15.00hrs - Approx. group arrives at the Piano dell’Acqua lava field to explore the lava field created by the 1992 eruption  15.30hrs - Coach departs for the Bowling Centre in Catania  16.30hrs - Coach arrives for bowling session  18.30hrs - Meet coach and depart for the Hotel Solemar  19.30hrs - Approx. coach arrives at the Hotel Solemar  19.45hrs - Evening meal in the hotel

Island of Vulcano

Friday 6th February 2015  07.30hrsCoach departs for Milazzo for group to take the ferry to Vulcano  08.45hrsCoach arrives at Milazzo harbour  09.30hrsTaranto Ferry leaves Milazzo harbour (ferry tickets are included in tour cost)  10.30hrsTaranto Ferry arrives at Vulcano harbour  Meet your Alpine guide for today’s Gran Cratere Trek at the harbour (Cost of guide included in your tour cost)  Your guide will take you up to the crater rim and talk to your students about the geography of the area. Time to complete workbook unit  14.00hrsGroup to spend remainder of afternoon at leisure  15.30hrsTaranto Ferry departs for the tour of the island before returning to Milazzo  16.30hrsTaranto Ferry arrives at Milazzo harbour, meet with your coach driver  18.00hrsCoach departs for return journey to the hotel  19.15hrsCoach arrives back at the hotel  19.30hrsEvening meal at the hotel

Alcantara River Gorge

Taormina

Saturday 7th February 2015  08.00hrsBreakfast and collect packed lunches  09.00hrsCoach departs for the Alcantara Gorge  10.00hrsCoach arrives at the Alcantara Gorge  Please note visit is subject to weather conditions and river level on the day  11.30hrsCoach departs for Taormina  12.30hrsCoach arrives in Taormina at the Porta Messina parking area to transfer by minibus to the centre  13.00hrsPizza making activity at the Pizzeria Varo in central Taormina  Remainder of the afternoon at leisure for sightseeing and souvenir shopping  Taormina’s Greek Theatre (Last entrance 16.00hrs)  17.45hrsGroup to take the minibus return transfer to the Porta Messina parking area  18.00hrsCoach departs for return to the hotel  18.30hrsCoach arrives at the hotel  19.00hrsEvening meal at the hotel

Sunday 8th February 2015  07.30hrsGroup to collect packed breakfasts (the last meal included in tour cost)  Group to check out and load luggage  09.00hrsCoach departs for Catania Airport  10.15hrsCoach arrives at Catania Airport  10.25hrsCheck in opens for Easyjet flight EZY2384 to Luton Airport  12.25hrsEasyjet flight EZY2384 departs Catania Airport  14.45hrsEasyjet flight EZY2384 arrives at Luton Airport

Hotel Solemar Via Lungomare 94, Sant ʼ Alessio Siculo, Italy Tel No:

ACCOMMODATION Hotel Solemar

The Hotel Solemar  Hotel Solemar is a unique, comfortable resort situated in the splendid Bay of Sant'Alessio Siculo only 8 km from Taormina, and facing its private beach.  The resort offers 28 rooms, all pleasantly furnished and each with their own bathroom and modern commodities. A large public terrace overlooking the sea provides relaxing moments.  The Hotel Solemar's restaurant offers typical cuisine. The staff can arrange private excursions to various nearby Sicilian landmarks.

In the hotel  Good behaviour at all times. There could be other guests on holiday in the hotel  All breakages and damage needs to be reported at once to a member of staff.  Always leave your hotel key at reception.

The Food- Continental Style Breakfast  Everyone has breakfast.  Bread  Jam  Croissants  Tea/Coffee/Juice

Lunch  Pupils will be provided with a packed lunch.  Sandwich  Drink  Chocolate

Evening meal  Provided in local restaurant.  Vegetarian option and special diets will be catered for but you must let us know any final requirements this evening.

Clothing

What to bring?  Warm/Waterproof jacket essential.  Evening clothes but not large amounts!  Underwear, more than one pair please.  Layers of clothing, t-shirts, jumpers etc  Gloves and a hat.  Nightclothes.  Two towels one small/large.  Small rucksack essential  Sensible shoes to walk around Sicily in walking boots preferred or something with a similar grip.  Pens/pencils  Clipboard.  Polythene bags for dirty washing

Extras  A travel plug  Get together with friends people you might share with to avoid bringing unnecessary items e.g. hairdryers the hotel rooms all have them.  Do not bring anything valuable, jewellery, MP3players/Ipods etc if you do so it is at your own risk.

Behaviour  Beverley High and Grammar School has an excellent reputation abroad.  Must be excellent all week and at all times.  No one is allowed to drink under the age of 18 by law.  No one is allowed to smoke.  Parents and Pupils will be asked to read carefully and sign a contract to which they must adhere to.

Remember  Staff work extremely hard on the trip to ensure you all have an excellent time and experience.  Say thank you to them from time to time as they have left their families to enable you to go with them for this incredible experience.

Some final reminders  Fill in yellow ID card  Rooming pupils need to pair up into 2s for the girls and 2/3s for the boys.  Decide tonight and let Mrs Thatcher & Mr Elvidge know.  Insurance details please collect this evening from Rayburn Tours.  Please ask any questions you feel need answering this evening.