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Join Blyth as we explore the best of two incredible countries! First we explore the Eternal City and all that Rome has to offer from our hotel in the heart of the Vatican City. Then we head south to Greece to explore the picturesque islands of the Aegean from our private sailing yachts, and the breathtaking shores of Kalamata from our beautiful beachfront resort.

Rome
Upon our arrival in Italy, we will settle into our four-star hotel nestled in the heart of Rome. From here we will explore all the wonders of the Eternal City. From the Vatican to the Forum and the Colosseum, we will be immersed in the history and culture of Italy’s metropolitan capital. We will dine at some of the best local restaurants for our Dine Around 2010 Program and have the option to attend an audience with the Pope.

Greece
The second half of the program combines sailing in a flotilla of yachts through the beautiful Cyclades Islands and relaxing at our beachfront resort in Kalamata on the south shore of the Peloponnesus. On the yachts, sailing through the crystal-clear blue waters, frequent stops in delightful ports, white sand beaches, and historic landmarks will make learning a sheer pleasure. In Kalamata, we will enjoy the comforts of our luxurious beachfront resort while having the option of exploring nearby Olympia and Ancient Sparta.
Half of our students will begin this exciting journey on our sailing yachts, while the other half will begin on the beach in Paros. They will then switch locations before meeting up again in Athens. All students will then travel to Kalamata for a week of fun at our beachfront resort. Our program will finish in Athens, where we will celebrate with our farewell banquet and awards night - opa!

The Landlovers’ Option
Students wanting to opt out of sailing can enjoy those three nights at Santorini and rejoin the group at Paros.

COURSES
• Grade 11 English (ENG3U)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
• Grade 12 Classical Civilization (LVV4U)
• Grade 11 Photography (AWQ3M)
• Grade 12 Photography (AWQ4M)
• Grade 11 World History To The 16th Century (CHW3M)
• Grade 12 Philosophy: Questions and Theories (HZT4U)


 

 

ITINERARY
Approximately 1 ½ weeks in Rome; 3 nights sailing; 3 nights in Paros; 1 week in Kalamata; and 2 days in Athens.

DATES
June 30 to July 26, 2010

ACCOMMODATIONS
In Rome, students will stay in triple and quad apartment-style rooms with private bathroom facilities and full air-conditioning. Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotel. In Greece, students will stay on sailing yachts in double and triple cabins, in bungalows at our beachfront hotel in Kalamata, and in double and triple accommodations in Athens.

 

PROGRAM FEE
$6,595 CAD.
Taxes and registration are additional.
Program fees are GST and PST exempt.
 

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Airfare and accommodation
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Travel Journal
• Maplewood, our online academic reporting system
• Use of computer labs and Internet as available
• Access to E-Library
• Pre-loaded USB flash drive
• Program handbook
• Dine Around
• City tours of Rome
• Tours of the Colosseum and Forum
• Visits to St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel and the
Vatican Museums
• Visit to Archaeological sites
• General Audience with the Pope
• Visit to the Acropolis
• Visit to the Archaeological Museum in Athens
• Visit to the Plaka
• Visit to a traditional taverna
• Afternoon and evening activities with Activities
Coordinators
• Access to coordinated Duke of Edinburgh Activities
• Final banquet and awards night
   

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Wednesday June 30
Alitalia flight 651 Depart Toronto 4:45 pm Arrive Rome 7:20 am, July 1
Monday July 26 Alitalia flight 717 Depart Athens 7:05 am Arrive Rome 8:20 am
Monday July 26 Alitalia flight 650 Depart Rome 10:30 am Arrive Toronto 2:25 pm

Please note: Flight times are subject to change by the airline.


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