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1 The Glennie School 246A Herries Street Toowoomba Qld 4350 Phone Fax Web 13 September 2013 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, Thank you for your support of our Glories of Greece tour. It promises to be an extraordinary travel programme to one of the world s most wonderful countries. I am pleased to advise that there has been an excellent response to the proposed itinerary with forty-three (43) expressions of interest. Students of Years 10, 11 and 12 and members of the wider Glennie community are welcome to join the travelling group. In planning this historical and cultural tour we have tried to ensure that the participants will receive a useful educational, social and travel experience. This will be a tour of cosmopolitan and simple pleasures. Greece is a country of remarkable contrasts. Here you will find the cradle of Western Civilisation; ancient and modern cities, quaint villages, magnificent monasteries, marvellous markets and magical mountains. You will also have an opportunity to spend a few days relaxing on the stunning island of Santorini. Take the chance to swim in the brilliantly blue Aegean Sea, sail through the striking caldera and experience the astoundingly splendid sunset. The archaeological site of Akrotiri is also a significant highlight here. The tour will take place from Thursday 18 September to Friday 3 October The cost of the tour will be $6460 (*) including airfares, transfers, accommodation, breakfasts, dinners and itinerary outlined sightseeing. Our Travel Consultant, Sue McPherson from Travelworld Toowoomba has provided me with information regarding the next phase of our booking process. To secure our arrangements with airlines and suppliers I ask that a deposit of $500 per participant be paid by Monday 14 October Places may be subject to availability so be quick to secure your position on this tour. The payment may be made by cash, eftpos, credit card or cheque at Travelworld Toowoomba in Ruthven Street. Visa or Mastercard are accepted but will incur a 1.5% service fee. Cheques should be made payable to Travelworld Toowoomba. No deposit money will be paid to suppliers until we are able to establish the group based on a firm financial commitment. Once our final group number is determined and suppliers paid, the deposit will become nonrefundable. The balance of the fare will be paid in three instalments likely to be due during Semester 1, Once group numbers have been determined we will organise Group Travel insurance. Further information regarding various aspects of our tour arrangements will become available over the coming months. When staffing arrangements are finalised I will be able to provide you with the names of the staff who will be accompanying us on our sojourn. I do expect this tour to be an invaluable opportunity to explore the history and culture of wonderful Greece. Should you need to contact me for further information please feel free to duffinl@glennie.qld.edu.au or call the Humanities Staffroom directly on Sue McPherson or Geoff King from Travelworld Toowoomba can be contacted on (07) I am truly excited to be able to offer this travel opportunity to the School community. Yours sincerely, L Duffin Mr Leigh Duffin Tour Co-ordinator QSA District Panel Chair Ancient History

2 Glories of Greece Historical and Cultural Tour Destinations and Deposit Information Thursday 18 September to Friday 03 October 2014

The cost $6460 (*) includes: - Return international airfares - Domestic airfares in Greece (Athens Santorini Athens) - Airport transfers to hotels - Hotel accommodation - Service charges, taxes and

air-conditioned coach - Sailing on the Aegean Sea (at Santorini) - Travel information pack - A small contingency fund which can be utilised in Greece to pay for any unexpected circumstances.

3 The cost $6460 (*) includes: - Return international airfares - Domestic airfares in Greece (Athens Santorini Athens) - Airport transfers to hotels - Hotel accommodation - Service charges, taxes and porterage - Buffet breakfasts - Hotel dinners - Highlight dinners - Sightseeing as indicated on the itinerary - Professional Tour Director - Coach Driver - Local guides - Land travel by air-conditioned coach - Sailing on the Aegean Sea (at Santorini) - Travel information pack - A small contingency fund which can be utilised in Greece to pay for any unexpected circumstances. The cost does not include: - Spending money for lunches and personal shopping - Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls or postage - Travel insurance (#) - Tips to guides and coach driver. - Passport cost (#) I will investigate a group travel insurance policy once deposits have been finalised and I will advise you of when the insurance needs to be paid. (*) Whilst we will always seek to minimise the cost to all participants, be aware that variations in overall price can occur for reasons beyond our organisational control until the full fare for all participants has been paid. Deposit: - $500 per participant paid to Travel World Toowoomba (Ruthven Street near Roberts Menswear) on or before Monday 14 October Return Deposit Form to Mr Leigh Duffin by this date.

Sightseeing includes but is not limited to: Athens See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square See the Greek Parliament See the National Guard See

See the National Gardens Meander in the atmospheric Plaka (located below the Acropolis) Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation (Greek Orthodox)

life in Athens Visit the Temple of Hephaisteion Take the chance to visit the Central Market Visit the breathtaking Acropolis the Propylaia Gate, the Temple of

4 Sightseeing includes but is not limited to: Athens See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square See the Greek Parliament See the National Guard See the Temple of Olympian Zeus See the Roman Emperor Hadrian s Arch Visit the Kallimarmaro Stadium (Gladiators and Modern Olympics) See the Presidential Palace See the National Gardens Meander in the atmospheric Plaka (located below the Acropolis) Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation (Greek Orthodox) Enjoy the atmosphere of a highlight dinner Piraeus Visit the world famous National Archaeological Museum Visit the Ancient Agora, market place and centre of life in Athens Visit the Temple of Hephaisteion Take the chance to visit the Central Market Visit the breathtaking Acropolis the Propylaia Gate, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the sacred Erectheion See the theatres of Dionysos and Herodes Atticus Visit the Acropolis Museum Plaka, Athens Komboloi, Greek Worry Beads

Corinth See the manmade Corinth Canal See Ancient Corinth (associated

(Bronze Age site excavated by Schliemann) See the Cyclopean Walls Walk

Royal Palace Walk down Cistern Stairway Marvel at the size of the

5 Corinth See the manmade Corinth Canal See Ancient Corinth (associated with Saint Paul) Mycenae Corinth Canal Visit the citadel of Mycenae (Bronze Age site excavated by Schliemann) See the Cyclopean Walls Walk through the striking Lion Gate Visit Grave Circle A and the site of the Royal Palace Walk down Cistern Stairway Marvel at the size of the Treasury of Atreus or Tholos Tomb Lion Gate, Mycenae Treasury of Atreus, Tholos Tomb

Epidaurus Test the near perfect acoustics at the

the Classical era athletic stadium Don t miss the

Ampitheatre, Epidaurus Stadium, Epidaurus Nafplion

waterfront at Nafplion, the first modern capital of

Visit the Venetian Palmidi Fortress and take in the

6 Epidaurus Test the near perfect acoustics at the ampitheatre at Epidaurus Visit the nearby museum and the Classical era athletic stadium Don t miss the Healing Centre of Asklepios, god of medicine Ampitheatre, Epidaurus Stadium, Epidaurus Nafplion Take a chance to meander around the streets or waterfront at Nafplion, the first modern capital of Greece influenced by the Venetians and Ottomans Visit the Venetian Palmidi Fortress and take in the beautiful views out to the sea Drive through the magical mountains of Akadia

Olympia Visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympics in 776 BC Visit the Temple of Hera Visit

the gymnasium and other parts of this important site Visit the Archaeological Museum see the statue of

Patras and Rion Visit Patras, the third largest city in Greece on the Gulf of Corinth Visit St Andrew s

7 Olympia Visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympics in 776 BC Visit the Temple of Hera Visit the Temple of Zeus, site of an Ancient Wonder of the World Run down the Ancient Olympic Stadium Visit the gymnasium and other parts of this important site Visit the Archaeological Museum see the statue of Hermes by Praxiteles Entrance to Olympic Stadium Lightning of the Modern Olympic Torch Gulf of Corinth Patras and Rion Visit Patras, the third largest city in Greece on the Gulf of Corinth Visit St Andrew s Orthodox Basilica and see the skull of Saint Andrew Cross the engineering marvel that is the Rion-Patras bridge

Delphi Delight in the beauty of Delphi, Mt Parnassus You will love the small modern village with its shops and views

oracle and Pythia, perform in the amphitheatre and walk down the stadium for the Pythian Athletic Games You will love

Stadium with seating, Delphi Kalambaka and Meteora Enjoy the simple pleasures of the quaint town of Kalambaka Be

8 Delphi Delight in the beauty of Delphi, Mt Parnassus You will love the small modern village with its shops and views over olive groves Visit the archaeological site walk the Sacred Way, see the Castalian Spring, Temple of Apollo, the oracle and Pythia, perform in the amphitheatre and walk down the stadium for the Pythian Athletic Games You will love the Treasury of the Athenians Visit the Archaeological Museum see the famous bronze Charioteer Sacred Way, Delphi Stadium with seating, Delphi Kalambaka and Meteora Enjoy the simple pleasures of the quaint town of Kalambaka Be astounded by Byzantine Monasteries of Meterora inhabited since AD 985 Take pleasure in the breathtaking views of the Peneios Valley

Thermopylae We will briefly visit the site of the Battle of Thermopylae in 489 BC in the Persian Wars Santorini A stunning Cycladic Island Created in antiquity in a massive volcanic eruption Thought

watching the extraordinary sunsets over the Caldera Visit Ancient Akrotiri, the Greek world s Pompeii Swim in the Aegean Sea at Kamari or Red Beach Visit the Boutari winery and find out about the

9 Thermopylae We will briefly visit the site of the Battle of Thermopylae in 489 BC in the Persian Wars Santorini A stunning Cycladic Island Created in antiquity in a massive volcanic eruption Thought to be associated with Plato s Atlantis Visit Ancient Thira with commanding views over the island Swim in the Aegean at Perissa Beach Enjoy the charm of modern Fira, the island s capital Relax watching the extraordinary sunsets over the Caldera Visit Ancient Akrotiri, the Greek world s Pompeii Swim in the Aegean Sea at Kamari or Red Beach Visit the Boutari winery and find out about the unique local wines and vineyards Visit one of the jewels of the Aegean Islands, the village of Oia Sail across Homer s wine dark sea around the Caldera and Santorini Enjoy dinner on board the yacht for a highlight dinner at sunset

Glories of Greece Historical and Cultural Tour 2014 EXPRESSION OF COMMITMENT / DEPOSIT FORM Please return this form to: Mr Leigh Duffin at The Glennie School by Monday 14 October 2013.

10 Glories of Greece Historical and Cultural Tour 2014 EXPRESSION OF COMMITMENT / DEPOSIT FORM Please return this form to: Mr Leigh Duffin at The Glennie School by Monday 14 October Payment of the deposit must be made no later than this time to Travelworld Toowoomba. A deposit payment of $ per participant for The Glennie School s Glories of Greece Tour 2014 has been made at Travelworld Toowoomba on Full Name of Participant 1: Address: Telephone and Mobile: (Home and/or Student) Full Name of Participant 2: Address: Telephone and Mobile: (Home and/or Student) Full Name of Participant 3: Address: Telephone and Mobile: (Home and/or Student) Full Name of Participant 4: Address: Telephone and Mobile: (Home and/or Student) Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:.

Proposed Hotels: Plaka Hotel, Athens: http://www.plakahotel.gr/ Amalia Hotel, Nafplion: http://www.amaliahotelnafplio.

gr/ Divani Meteora Hotel, Kalambaka: http://www.divanis.com/meteora/default-en.html El Greco Hotel, Santorini: http://www.elgreco.com.gr/ Greece a Beautiful Country (Time Lapse) https://www.

11 Proposed Hotels: Plaka Hotel, Athens: Amalia Hotel, Nafplion: Antonios Hotel, Olympia: Amalia Hotel, Delphi: Divani Meteora Hotel, Kalambaka: El Greco Hotel, Santorini: Greece a Beautiful Country (Time Lapse) atch?v=gahqnhgoog4 Greece, Mainland You in Greece: v=zai0ot_xyug

17 Day Greece in Depth

17 Day Greece in Depth Return International airfares Deluxe 3-4 star accommodation throughout Breakfast daily & welcome dinner Professional tour manager throughout In depth sightseeing in all cities and