Travelers and parents..make sure to have the following items ready to go.
On February 2nd: Tip money for bus driver ($24) and tour guide ($40) turned into Mr. Hanish in the provided envelope.
Also, signed permission slip for RSU#19 bus ride to Portland and information cards.
For the trip:
Passports with you and photocopy of it at home.
Travel money in the form of Euros, Debt Card or travelers checks.
Money ($27 plus tax) reserved in an envelope to be kept by you for bus ride from Portland to Logan/Boston.
Money ($53 plus tax) reserved in an envelope to be kept by you for bus ride home from Logan/Boston to Bangor.
Flight Information:
Flights*
| Date | Airline | Flight No. | Depart | Arrive | Ticket Type | Locator |
| Friday, February 18, 2011 | British Airways | 214 | Boston (BOS) 20:20 | London (Heathrow) (LHR) 07:40 | 37LYR2 | |
| Saturday, February 19, 2011 | British Airways | 554 | London (Heathrow) (LHR) 10:40 | Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO) 14:05 | 37LYR2 | |
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 | British Airways | 551 | Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO) 07:50 | London (Heathrow) (LHR) 09:35 | 37LYR2 | |
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 | British Airways | 213 | London (Heathrow) (LHR) 11:00 | Boston (BOS) 13:25 | 37LYR2 |
Events and location.
| Day | Date | Description | City |
| 1 | Friday, February 18, 2011 | Depart from the USA. | Overnight Flight |
| 2 | Saturday, February 19, 2011 | Arrive in Rome and drive south to the delightful seaside town of Sorrento. Orange and lemon groves abound. (D) | Sorrento |
| 3 | Sunday, February 20, 2011 | First visit the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, which houses many of Italy's ancient treasures. Then continue on to the ancient Greek colony at Cumae before returning to Sorrento. Before dinner tonight, a lesson with local experts will teach you to dance the Tarantella, a southern Italian folk dance. (B,D) | Sorrento |
| 4 | Monday, February 21, 2011 | Today's drive takes you along breathtaking coastline where the corniche winds high above the ocean. Stop briefly at the town of Amalfi. See the wonderful cathedral before continuing to Pompeii, a town preserved under 23 feet of volcanic ash by the eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. (B,D) | Sorrento |
| 5 | Tuesday, February 22, 2011 | This morning, board a hydrofoil to cross the Bay of Naples to Capri, the Island of Dreams. Upon arriving on the island, take the funicular to the main square, passing subtropical gardens. There is time to wander through the narrow lanes and shop in the tiny artisan stores that line the square. Entrance to Villa Jovis is included. Travel to Rome for dinner and the overnight. (B,D) | Rome |
| 6 | Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Morning sightseeing with a local guide introduces you to ancient Rome. Enjoy the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the Forum on your guided tour. In the evening a professional Pizzaiolo will teach you the traditional Roman Pizza Basics how to lay out the dough of a perfect pie. Then dine on authentic brick oven pizza for dinner. (B,D) | Rome |
| 7 | Thursday, February 24, 2011 | Today's sightseeing tour introduces you to every phase of Rome's history with a panoramic drive of the city. In addition, your local guide accompanies you through the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, and continues to St. Peter's Basilica, giving commentary via personal headsets. This afternoon there is a guided optional excursion to Ostia Antica to see the 4th century BC Roman ruins, previously buried under mud and sand until the beginning of the last century. In the evening further explore the Eternal City during a Culture Quest. (B,D) | Rome |
| 8 | Friday, February 25, 2011 | Today you may wish to take an optional full-day excursion aboard a high-speed train to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Guided sightseeing will include a timed entrance to the Accademia to view Michelangelo's David, Santa Croce and Piazza della Signoria. Or if you prefer, further explore the many wonders of Rome. (B,D) | Rome |
| 9 | Saturday, February 26, 2011 | Depart for the USA. Optional Extensions and Extra Nights: Further immerse yourself in the culture and wonders of la dolce vita with an extra night in Rome, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager. (B) | Departure |
Hotel Information
Hotel Aminta
Via Nastro Verde, 23
Sorrento 80067 Italy 011-39-081-8781821 Phone
Hotel Nord Nuova Roma
Via Giovanni Amendola, 3
Rome 00185 Italy 011-39-06-4885441 Phone
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