queen elizabeth’s school geography tour - sicily 2008 welcome to the briefing evening for the...

Queen Elizabeth’s School Geography Tour - Sicily 2008

Welcome to the briefing evening for the

Geography Tour to Sicily

Tuesday 29th April 2008


Day One – Saturday Day One – Saturday 2424thth May 2008 Travel Day May 2008 Travel Day

• Meet at School at 3 a.m. (YES, 3 a.m.!) Coach leaves at

3.15 a.m. sharp.

• Flight Ryanair FR3916 departs London Stansted Airport at

06:10hrs

• Flight FR3916 arrives Palermo Airport at 10.10hrs (Italian

time)

• Italian coach departs Palermo Airport for Piazza Armerina

Guided Tour

• Arrival at the Hotel Solemar


Flight InformationAirline: Ryanair

Flight Number: 3916 (Outward flight)

3919 (Return flight)

Luggage Allowance:• Checked Baggage Allowance: 15kg• Cabin Baggage Allowance:

One piece of hand luggage no more than 10kg. Maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm

Security restrictions mean that no liquids greater than 100ml may be carried in hand luggage. Liquids (including creams, gels, pastes and aerosols) less than 100ml may be carried in hand luggage if they are carried in a single transparent re-sealable plastic bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm.

No sharp objects (scissors, tweezers etc) may be carried in hand luggage.


Documents

Needed

• An EU Passport or necessary visa

• An European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – available from the Post Office

All documentation will be looked after by allocated group leaders


Hotel SolemarVia Lungomare98030Sant’Alessio Siculo

From UK: (0039) 0942 75 61 41

(USE IN EMERGENCIES ONLY)


Day Two – Sunday Day Two – Sunday 2525thth May 2008 May 2008

Full Day

Visit to Mount Etna Volcano

Cable car, 4x4 Jeep and guide


Day Three – Monday Day Three – Monday 2626thth May 2008 May 2008

Morning:

Visit to Giardini Naxos

Late morning:

Visit to the Alcantara Gorge

Afternoon:Visit to Taormina


Day Four – Tuesday Day Four – Tuesday 2727thth May 2008 May 2008

Full Day:

Visit to the Island of Vulcano


Day Five – Wednesday Day Five – Wednesday 2828thth May 2008 Travel Day May 2008 Travel DayMorning at leisure on the Hotel’s beach

Hot lunch before departure

13.00hrs Departure from the Hotel Solemar for Cefalu

Flight Ryanair FR3919 departs Palermo Airport at 21:10hrs

Flight FR3919 arrives London Stansted Airport

at 23.15hrs (UK time)


Food and Drink

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.– First meal included: dinner on evening of arrival– Last meal provided: lunch on day of departure – Provision for meals on each journey required

• Boys will need to purchase their own drinks at meal times.

• Any special dietary needs will be catered for (however, it would be advisable to supplement this with snacks).


Money• Current exchange rate of around 1.3 Euros to

the Pound.• We recommend that your son brings a maximum

£20.00 per day (for food, drink and souvenirs).• Your son should bring Euros rather than Stirling.• Bring money in a sealed envelope with your

son’s name and the amount written on the front (this will then be kept in the hotel safe when not needed). Your son is responsible for the money he carries with him. You might like to specify an amount for each day.


Safety• Do not take expensive items.• Do not leave valuables in your room.• Zip money away in an inside pocket or bring a

money belt.• Do not dangle cameras on wrists.• Give money to your group leader sealed in an

envelope with your name on it.• Fasten all bags.• Remain in groups of no less than three.• Always be aware of the allocated meeting point.• Do not stray off paths.• Follow all instructions from members of staff.


Clothing

• A water proof jacket• Walking shoes/boots (in a plastic bag)• A couple of warm jumpers• Sturdy shoes or trainers• Comfortable casual wear• Spring/Summer clothing (i.e. T-shirts)• Swim wear and towel for visit to the mud baths• Beach towel

Weather: average temperature for Sicily in May is 18 0C. http://weather.yahoo.com – Europe / Italy / C / Catania / 0C. This will give you the 5 day forecast.


Essential Items• Camera / batteries / charger

• Adapter plug

• Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, towel)

• An ample supply of medication

• Food supplements (if required)

• MP3 player

• Mobile phones optional

• Sun cream (at least SPF 15) / sun hat

• Day rucksack / bag (to carry packed lunch, camera etc)


Medication / Personal Information

Please ensure that you have checked the form given to you on arrival. IF THERE ARE ANY

AMENDMENTS REQUIRED, YOU MUST RETURN WITH THE AMENDMENTS THIS EVENING.

• You must advise Mr Enright if your son’s medical needs change before the trip.

• Ensure that your son has an adequate supply of medication with him (Teachers are not authorised to give out any medication, including headache tablets).


Emergencies

• In the event of an accident, contact the numbers given in the booklet.

• Please use these emergency numbers sparingly.

• Boys will have free time in the evenings during which they will be able to telephone home.

• Mobile phones require ‘roaming’ facility to be activated. Check with provider about call charges. Please ensure that your son has sufficient credit if he has a ‘pay as you go’ mobile.

queen elizabeth’s school geography tour - sicily 2008 welcome to the briefing evening for the...

Documents

guide slide

taormina slide

hotel solemar slide

island of vulcano slide

hrs uk time slide

day visit

day forecast

travel day morning