Four Day Study Tour To Florence Prepared For: The Art & Classics Departments, Dean Close School, Shelburne Rd, Cheltenham, Glos GL51 6HE Dates : 30 th March 2 nd April 2019
Contents The Itinerary The Hotel The Catering Tour Guide Transportation Helpful Hints Your Pre-Tour Preparation Conclusion Questions
The Itinerary Day One 03.30 Coach arrives at Dean Close School 14.30 Check in at Hotel Eden. 04.00 Depart Dean Close School 16.00 Guided walking tour of Florence. 06.30 E.T.A. Gatwick Airport 18.05 Dinner at Il Canto di Nelli Restaurant. 08.30 Easyjet flight 8231 departs LGW Airport. 11.45 E.T.A. Pisa International Airport. 12.45 Coach transfer to Florence 19.45 Gelato ice cream on Piazza della Republica. 21.00 E.T.A. Hotel Eden.
The Itinerary Day Two 07.00 Breakfast 19.00 Dinner at Il Canto di Nelli Restaurant. 08.15 Visit to Accademia Gallery. 20.30 Gelato on Piazza della Republica. 10.15 Visit to Medici Chapel. 21.15 E.T.A. Hotel Eden. 12.00 Lunch & exploration of San Lorenzo Market. 15.30 Visit to Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens.
The Itinerary Day Three 08.00 Breakfast 16.30 Exploration Time in central Florence. 09.00 Visit to Florence Cathedral, Crypt & Baptistry. 19.00 Dinner at Il Canto di Nelli Restaurant. 11.45 Visit to Brancaci Chapel. 20.30 Gelato in Piazza della Republica. 13.00 Lunch in Piazza Santo Spirito. 21.15 E.T.A. Hotel Eden. 15.00 Ascent of Brunelleschi s Duomo.
The Itinerary Day Four 07.00 Breakfast and storage of suitcases in hotel storage room 15.15 E.T.A. Pisa Airport. Commence check-in 08.20 Visit to Uffizi Gallery. 18.10 Depart Pisa on Easyjet flight 8234 12.00 Lunch & final exploration of Florence. 19.25 E.T.A. Gatwick Airport. 12.45 Walk to Hotel Eden. 20.30 Coach transfer to Dean Close School. 13.00 Collect suitcases from hotel & walk to coach station. 14.00 Coach transfer to Pisa Airport. 23.15 E.T.A. Dean Close School.
Accommodation Hotel Eden** Located in the very heart of Florence. Comfortable accommodation in best part of town.
Multiple rooms all with en-suite bathrooms, televisions, reading desks and lamps Meeting room and bar/meeting area 24 hour manned reception, double-locking doors, wooden shutters and telephones Friendly and helpful staff Accommodation
The Catering Bring a packed lunch for Day 1 Money needed for dinner on the final evening
The Catering - Breakfasts Fresh continental breakfasts
5 Euros given for lunch each day by tour guide. Lunches
Il Canto di Nelli Restaurant. Florentine Trattoria. Dinners
Advice: Avoid pasta & pizza for 3 weeks before departure! Dinners
Tour Guide Ensures smooth running of tour. Organises tickets & entrances. Give commentaries & tours. Safety & security.
Easyjet flights Lots of walking! Pulhams Coaches in UK. Transportation
Aircraft Luggage Restrictions Cabin baggage permitted. Length: 55cm, Width: 40cm Depth: 20 cm incl. wheels, side pockets, handles etc. Maximum permitted weight: cabin baggage: 10kg. Hold baggage 15kg Liquids: In clear pastic bag with a max. volume of 100ml per item.
Aircraft Luggage Restrictions You have 1 cabin bag only. No other bags (camera bags, handbags, bumbags etc) are permitted. Towels & toiletries are provided by the hotel. You should bring a lightweight drawstring rucksack for day use in Florence. If your cabin bag exceeds the dimensions you will have to pay to check it in at the airport. Don t get ripped off by the airline do a trial pack if necessary. 55 for an optional hold suitcase.
Helpful Hints for a successful study tour (1) Bedtime = Bedtime. Get your sleep! (You will need it!)
Helpful Hints for a successful study tour (2) Remote supervision time. Always be in groups. Mobile numbers exchanged. Emergency cards.
Helpful Hints for a successful study tour (3) Road crossing. Pedestrian crossings are not the same as in the UK! Do not cross any roads until staff advise that it is safe to do so.
Helpful Hints for a successful study tour (4) Your valuables are your responsibility. Please look after your belongings. Use hotel safe if you need to. Anti-Pickpocket Awareness.
Your Pre-Tour Preparation Background reading Look at Gallery Websites Learn some basic Italian phrases Get to the library! EHIC Cards
All plans & reservations are running to schedule All hotel, coach, flight & restaurant reservations completed All museum reservations being completed. We look forward to seeing you in Florence! Conclusion
Ci Vediamo a Firenze!