Geography Department Welcomes You

Sicily – ItalyFeb 4th – 8th 2015

Holiday details

Company Rayburn Tours

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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 detailsOUTWARD JOURNEY1. Leave Beverley High

School- Wednesday 4th 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 JOURNEY1. Leave Sicily – Sunday 8th

February 2. 10.25hrs - Check in opens at

Catania Airport3. 12.25hrs - Flight Easyjet

EZY2384 departs for Luton Airport

4. 14.45hrs - Flight Easyjet EZY2384 arrives at Luton Airport

5. Arrive in Beverley- 17.45 pm Sunday 8th 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 07.30hrs Coach departs for Milazzo for group to take the ferry to Vulcano 08.45hrs Coach arrives at Milazzo harbour 09.30hrs Taranto Ferry leaves Milazzo harbour (ferry tickets are included in

tour cost) 10.30hrs Taranto 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 14.00hrs Group to spend remainder of afternoon at leisure 15.30hrs Taranto Ferry departs for the tour of the island before returning to

Milazzo 16.30hrs Taranto Ferry arrives at Milazzo harbour, meet with your coach driver 18.00hrs Coach departs for return journey to the hotel 19.15hrs Coach arrives back at the hotel 19.30hrs Evening meal at the hotel

Alcantara River Gorge

Taormina

Saturday 7th February 2015 08.00hrs Breakfast and collect packed lunches 09.00hrs Coach departs for the Alcantara Gorge 10.00hrs Coach arrives at the Alcantara Gorge Please note visit is subject to weather conditions and river level on the day

11.30hrs Coach departs for Taormina 12.30hrs Coach arrives in Taormina at the Porta Messina parking area to

transfer by minibus to the centre 13.00hrs Pizza 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) 17.45hrs Group to take the minibus return transfer to the Porta Messina

parking area 18.00hrs Coach departs for return to the hotel 18.30hrs Coach arrives at the hotel 19.00hrs Evening meal at the hotel

Sunday 8th February 2015 07.30hrs Group to collect packed breakfasts (the last

meal included in tour cost) Group to check out and load luggage 09.00hrs Coach departs for Catania Airport 10.15hrs Coach arrives at Catania Airport 10.25hrs Check in opens for Easyjet flight EZY2384 to

Luton Airport 12.25hrs Easyjet flight EZY2384 departs Catania Airport 14.45hrs Easyjet flight EZY2384 arrives at Luton Airport

Hotel Solemar

Via Lungomare 94, 98030 SantʼAlessio Siculo, ItalyTel No: +39 0942 756141

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 StyleBreakfast

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.