1. Pascoe Vale Girls College– Italy 2020
Depart: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Return : Sunday 27th September 2020
Arrive in Melbourne :Monday 28th September 2020

2. Who is G.E.T? Operating for over 50 years
Australia’s largest and most experienced educational tour operator
We work with 340 schools annually and send 12,000 students on tours each year
Offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
We aren’t a retail Travel Agent- we only do school tours
We can provide set programs, as well as tailor made itineraries
We are passionate about educational travel and providing a friendly, professional service
We have a dedicated team of 20, hailing from 5 continents
Travelled with GET (Queensland, Tasmaina)

3. Where in the World will you be ?

4. Assemble at Melbourne airport for your flight to Milan.
Flights : Thai Airways
Day 1 : Melbourne - Milan
Assemble at Melbourne airport for your flight to Milan.
Meet your GET rep who will assist with the check-in procedures.

5. Day 2 : Milan - Venice (BD)
Arrive this morning in Milan.
Meet & greet on arrival in Milan. You will be escorted to meet coach for travel to Venice.
Spend the rest of the day immersing yourselves in your new surroundings. Mamma Mia you are in Italy!!!
This afternoon under the direction of your teachers. Take a walk to St Marks Square where you will see Piazza San Marco and the famous St Marks Basilica.
Dinner at local restaurant.

6. Gondola Ride (not included)
Days 3 & 4 Venice (B)
Day 3 highlights :
Tour of the Canals
St Marks Basilica
Bridge of Sighs
Doges Palace
Gondola Ride (not included)
Day 4 highlights:
Murano / Burano
Dinner on the lido

7. Day 5 : Venice – Verona – Florence (B)
This morning meet your coach & travel to Verona. On arrival spend the morning visiting Juliet's Balcony & the Arena - under the direction of teachers. Entrance fees included.
Later this afternoon travel by coach to Florence. On arrival in Florence it is free time for teacher guided sightseeing time permitting.
This evening you will stroll to a local restaurant for dinner and after your meal you can make your way back to the hotel.

8. Day 6 : Florence – Pisa – Florence (B)
This morning meet with your new Italian school mates to participate & work together on a joint project.
Lunch at school.
Later this afternoon travel by coach to Florence. On arrival in Florence it is free time for teacher guided sightseeing time permitting.
This evening you will stroll to a local restaurant for dinner and after your meal you can make your way back to the hotel.

9. Day 7 & 8 Florence (BD) Day 7 :
This morning return to school & continue working together on your joint project.
Lunch at school.
This afternoon participate in a guided walking tour for a walking tour of Florence including entrance fee to the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David. Finishing up at the Uffizi Gallery (entrance fee included - headsets to be paid on arrival).
Day 8 :
This morning return to school & finish working on your joint project.
Lunch at school.
The remainder of the day free for teacher guided sightseeing.

10. Rome Day 9 : Florence - Rome (BD) Breakfast at accommodation.
Take the train to Rome.
On arrival walk to accommodation.
This afternoon make your way to the Colosseum for your guided tour of Ancient Rome's Colosseum and Roman Forum.
After your guided visit, head to the Palatine Hill.
Dinner at local restaurant.

11. Rome Days 10 & 11 : Rome (B) Highlights : Guided tours of :
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
Pompeii

12. Day 12 & 13 : Rome - Melbourne Day 12 : Breakfast in the hotel
Depending on flight schedules, the remainder of the day may be free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Board your flight back to Australia
Day 13 :
Arrive in Melbourne

13. Staying in Touch with home
Tour inclusions
Flights
Return economy airfares with Thai Airlines (Melbourne – Milan // Rome – Melbourne)
Prepaid airport/airline taxes and levies
Accommodation
3 nights 2-star hotel accommodation in Venice including breakfast (Hotel Florida or similar)
4 nights 3-star hotel accommodation in Florence including breakfast (Hotel Bonifiacio or similar)
3 nights 2-star hotel accommodation in Rome including breakfast (Hotel La Luna Romana or similar)
4 x Dinner on night of arrival in each city at a local restaurant ( 2 x Venice, 1 x Florence, 1 Rome)
Transfers / Public Transport / Trains
2nd Class one-way trains: Florence – Rome
1 x 2nd Class train: Florence – Pisa – Florence
Full-day coach excursion to Pompeii
48-hour Vaporetto Pass in Venice
Coach transfer Milan airport – Venice (with meet & greet)
Coach: Venice – Verona - Florence
Coach transfer from Rome Hotel – Airport

14. Staying in Touch with home
Tour inclusions
Entrances / Miscellaneous / Guides
Meet & Greet at Milan airport
Half-day Venice Guide with entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace (2-hours)
Entrance to Accademia and Uffizi Gallery (headsets to be paid for on the sport)
Juliet’s Balcony
Verona Arena
Leaning Tower of Pisa climb
Half-day Ancient Rome Guide with entrance to the Colosseum and Roman Forum (3-hours)
Pompeii Guide with entrance to the Pompeii Excavations (2-hours)
Half-day Vatican Guide with entrance to the Vatican Museums and St. Peters Basilica (school letter required) (4-hours)
3-day Italian School Project (Florence area) $ per student

15. Staying in Touch with home
ESTIMATED TOUR PRICE
$ 4, per person, based on 15 paying students and 2 teachers
$ 5, per person, based on 10 paying students and 2 teachers
Tour price is based on an exchange rate of $1 AUD to 0.62 Euro
Should the number of participants change from the above a re-cost will be necessary.
Costs are subject to currency fluctuations, airline increases and seasonality changes for 2020.
Please note that the quote is based on single rooms for 2 teachers and multi share rooms for 15/10 students. Should the number require a different rooming configuration, please note that a re-cost will be necessary.

16. Staying in Touch with home
NOT INCLUDED
• Passport/Visa costs
• Meals and entrance fees other than specified
• Personal expenses
• Tourist Tax in Rome, Florence and Venice (EUR 2-5 per person per night to be paid on the spot)
• Security deposit required upon check in at hotels (refundable if no damage has been caused)
• Travel Insurance: 14 Day (+ 2 Bonus Days) NIB Travel Insurance Policy (Region 3) ($ – 10% = $ per person plus 1 free policy for every 10 written – group policy only and for passengers between the ages of 0-49) and is based on excess of $ per person per claim.
What can effect your tour price
Tour numbers
Airline quoted, taxes and levies
Exchange rate [AUD 1 =EUR .62]
Changes to inclusions

17. Staying in Touch with home
THE NEXT STEPS
Talk this over & decide if this is for you ☺
If you do not have a passport please start making these arrangements
If on a non-Australian passport please check if you need a visa.
Pay the deposit to the school by 18/10/19
= $ per student
All cheques and correspondence must be made
directly to the school.

18. Staying in Touch with home
PAYMENT & INFORMATION DUE DATES

19. Staying in Touch with home
Passport & Visa Info
Each passenger must have a valid passport.
Passport must not expire within 6 months of the date of return
Photocopy of the details page of each passenger’s passport require as soon as possible
If travelling on anything other than an Australian passport advise the school immediately

20. Staying in Touch with home
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Please seek professional advice regarding specific vaccinations required for this destination
Please visit the smart traveller website prior to departing for advice on recommended vaccinations and other relevant travel warnings:
Please advise the school immediately of any existing medical concerns (allergies, asthma, etc.)

21. Staying in Touch with home
Mobile phones – expensive check with provider re: rates
Phone cards – purchased in Italy to phone back to Australia
– the cheapest and best way to stay in touch

22. Spending Money
Students will need to take enough spending money to cover meals not already covered in the itinerary . Approx EUROs per day
Best to take money in a couple of different forms – some euro in cash, debit card or cash passport

23. Questions ???