Siena and Florence
The first half of our program will be spent in Siena, Italy's most enchanting medieval city, set in the heart of Tuscany. Piazza del Campo, which dates back to 1347, will serve as our daily meeting place. The Piazza is the site of the annual Palio, which has taken place since the Middle Ages, and which we will have the pleasure of attending during both our July and August programs. From the Piazza, narrow winding streets lead us to the Duomo, to the ancient aqueducts of the Fonte Branda, and to the beauty of
the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala. Our hotel in Siena is nestled in a quiet and tranquil setting, boasting superb views of the hills of ancient Tuscany. A visit to Florence will highlight our stay in Tuscany.

Rome
The second half of our program will be spent in Rome. The Eternal City offers a cornucopia of history, architecture, and masterpieces of every description. Here, ancient history is tangible on every street corner. We will visit major sights, including the Church of Trinita dei Monti, the Spanish Steps, and the Piazza de Spagna. We will explore the Colosseum, the Forum, and the Vatican. Our group will stay at the air-conditioned Residence Hotel Parco Tirreno, located near the Vatican City.

Sardinia
Our half-term break will be spent on the breathtaking island of Sardinia off the west coast of mainland Italy. Departing from Siena, we will travel overland to the port town of Livorno, where we will board our high-speed ferry to the island. This beautiful coastal region was developed by the Aga Khan and offers a combination of mountains and beaches that is unrivalled in Europe.

COURSES • Grade 11 Photography (AWQ3M) • Grade 12 Photography (AWQ4M) • Grade 11 English (ENG3U) • Grade 12 English (ENG4U) • Grade 11 World History To The   Sixteenth Century (CHW3M) • Grade 12 Classical Civilization (LVV4U) • Grade 12 Challenge And Change In Society   (HSB4M) • Grade 12 Philosophy: Questions And   Theories (HZT4U) • Grade 10 Mathematics (MPM2D) • Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U) • Grade 11 Functions and applications   (MCF3M) • Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)		ITINERARY Approximately 11/2 weeks in Rome, one weekend in Sardinia, and 11/2 weeks in Siena. TENTATIVE DATES JULY PROGRAM: June 28 to July 24, 2009 AUGUST PROGRAM: July 26 to August 21, 2009
ACCOMMODATIONS Students will stay in twin, triple or quad rooms with private bathrooms. Laundry and telephone facilities will be available for a small charge. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at the hotels, with vegetarian meals available upon request.
PROGRAM FEE $5,895 CAD. Taxes and registration are additional.
YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES • Airfare and accommodation • Breakfast and dinner daily • Travel journal • Maplewood, our online academic reporting system • Program handbook • Computer labs and free Internet as available • Pre-loaded USB flash drive • City tours of Rome and Siena .. • Tours of the Colosseum and Forum • Tour of Florence • Visits to St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel and the   Vatican Museums • Visit to Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps • Afternoon and evening activities with • Activities Coordinators • Final banquet and awards