25th April - Orvieto Option (paid for from our fundraising)
"On our way to Rome in the morning let’s get the time to go to Orvieto. One of the most beautiful little Italian town perched on the top of a tufa rock in the middle of the greenest region Umbria. We will have a 2,30 h visit to this little jewel. Getting to Orvieto by the 19th century cable car, having a guided tour inside the Cathedral that is one of the few existing examples of Italian Gothic Architecture. We will have some free time in town for a break and shopping for souvenir from the area." Francesca
Orvieto, Italy
26 April - The Roman Catacombs (Cost = 25Euros) "On our second day in Rome , in the morning we can have a guided visit the Roman Catacombs on one of the oldest roman way, the Appian Way. This visit brings you back at the beginning of the Christian Dom in undergrounds of Rome." Francesca
30 April - One day cruise to the Greek islands. (Cost = 80 EURO) "Our last day in Athens we can go on a cruise to the islands of the Saronic Gulf. Amazing Aegina, Hydra and Poros. The scenary are fantastic and fisher villages just like the most known images you can have of Greece. The price includes the all cruise to the islands and buffet lunch on board." "The day after we have arrive to Athens and we will get there around 11 am. The visit of the Acropolis and time in town til 5.30 pm. In the evening dinner at the Greek evening and the day after we can go to the islands. No worries plenty of time to enjoy everything." Francesca
Poros
Aegina
Hydra
Hydra
Hydra
Aegina
Tour of Italy and Greece
Has the travel bug bitten you yet? April 22nd is quickly approaching, so let those bugs bite and the excitement build!
This wiki has been created in order to enable both students and travelling companions to learn more about the places we will be visiting during our tour.
Check out the photo gallery, maps, videos, and other links that will help you gain an appreciation for the history of Italy and Greece!
Webquest
Learn about some of the most interesting sites you will soon see by finding the answers to the following questions:
ITALY 1) What is Italy's capital city? 2) Name Italy's second largest city that is known for high fashion. 3) What is the Santa Maria del Fiore? Where is it located? What does this name symbolize? 4) Name the landlocked sovereign city-state that is approximately 44 hectares in size. 5) Name the current Pope. When was he elected? 6) What is the other name of the chapel in the Apostolic Palace? 7) Name some of the famous artists who painted in the Sistine Chapel. 8) What is a conclave? What does a white smoke signal indicate? A black smoke signal? 9) Name the church that has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world. 10) Why is St. Peter's Basilica considered to be so sacred to the Roman Catholic Church? 11) What is the Flavian Amphitheater? 12) Why would an emperor create such a colossal structure? 13) In what year was the Colosseum finally completed? 14) How many people could the Colosseum hold? 15) What is a verlarium? 16) What was a gladiator? 17) What type of battles occurred in the Colosseum? 18) How, and in what year, did the south side of the Colosseum fall? 19) What is the name of the "Roman Marketplace"? 20) Why was this marketplace an integral part of Roman life? What types of events were held in this location? 21) Name one of the most popular tourist attractions which was completely buried by ash and pumice. 22) What is the name of the volcano that erupted? 23) What year did this volcano erupt, how long did the eruption last? 24) When was this city accidentally uncovered, and how much debris covered it?
GREECE 25) Name the capital city of Greece. 26) What city off the coast of the Adriatic Sea serves as a major port for trade with Greece and the Middle East? 27) Name the city overlooking the Gulf of Patras; this city is also known as "Greece's Gate to the West" because of its' ideal location for trade with Italy and the rest of Western Europe. 28) What city is located in the valley of Phocis, beside Mount Parnassus? 29) Describe the Delphic oracle and how the city of Delphi relates to this story in Greek Mythology. 30) What city is considered to be the birthplace of democracy? 31) How old is the city of Athens? 32) Name the flat-topped rock that rises 150m above sea level in Athens. 33) What temple is dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena? 34) When was the construction of the Parthenon completed? 35) Why would the citizens of Athens worship Athena? 36) What is the Greek translation for the word "Nike"? 37) Summarize the history of the Olympics.
Countdown to Departure
25th April - Orvieto Option (paid for from our fundraising)
"On our way to Rome in the morning let’s get the time to go to Orvieto. One of the most beautiful little Italian town perched on the top of a tufa rock in the middle of the greenest region Umbria. We will have a 2,30 h visit to this little jewel. Getting to Orvieto by the 19th century cable car, having a guided tour inside the Cathedral that is one of the few existing examples of Italian Gothic Architecture. We will have some free time in town for a break and shopping for souvenir from the area." FrancescaOrvieto, Italy
"On our second day in Rome , in the morning we can have a guided visit the Roman Catacombs on one of the oldest roman way, the Appian Way. This visit brings you back at the beginning of the Christian Dom in undergrounds of Rome." Francesca
30 April - One day cruise to the Greek islands. (Cost = 80 EURO)
"Our last day in Athens we can go on a cruise to the islands of the Saronic Gulf. Amazing Aegina, Hydra and Poros. The scenary are fantastic and fisher villages just like the most known images you can have of Greece. The price includes the all cruise to the islands and buffet lunch on board." "The day after we have arrive to Athens and we will get there around 11 am. The visit of the Acropolis and time in town til 5.30 pm. In the evening dinner at the Greek evening and the day after we can go to the islands.
No worries plenty of time to enjoy everything." Francesca
Tour of Italy and Greece
Has the travel bug bitten you yet? April 22nd is quickly approaching, so let those bugs bite and the excitement build!
This wiki has been created in order to enable both students and travelling companions to learn more about the places we will be visiting during our tour.
Check out the photo gallery, maps, videos, and other links that will help you gain an appreciation for the history of Italy and Greece!
Webquest
Learn about some of the most interesting sites you will soon see by finding the answers to the following questions:
ITALY
1) What is Italy's capital city?
2) Name Italy's second largest city that is known for high fashion.
3) What is the Santa Maria del Fiore? Where is it located? What does this name symbolize?
4) Name the landlocked sovereign city-state that is approximately 44 hectares in size.
5) Name the current Pope. When was he elected?
6) What is the other name of the chapel in the Apostolic Palace?
7) Name some of the famous artists who painted in the Sistine Chapel.
8) What is a conclave? What does a white smoke signal indicate? A black smoke signal?
9) Name the church that has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world.
10) Why is St. Peter's Basilica considered to be so sacred to the Roman Catholic Church?
11) What is the Flavian Amphitheater?
12) Why would an emperor create such a colossal structure?
13) In what year was the Colosseum finally completed?
14) How many people could the Colosseum hold?
15) What is a verlarium?
16) What was a gladiator?
17) What type of battles occurred in the Colosseum?
18) How, and in what year, did the south side of the Colosseum fall?
19) What is the name of the "Roman Marketplace"?
20) Why was this marketplace an integral part of Roman life? What types of events were held in this location?
21) Name one of the most popular tourist attractions which was completely buried by ash and pumice.
22) What is the name of the volcano that erupted?
23) What year did this volcano erupt, how long did the eruption last?
24) When was this city accidentally uncovered, and how much debris covered it?
GREECE
25) Name the capital city of Greece.
26) What city off the coast of the Adriatic Sea serves as a major port for trade with Greece and the Middle East?
27) Name the city overlooking the Gulf of Patras; this city is also known as "Greece's Gate to the West" because of its' ideal location for trade with Italy and the rest of Western Europe.
28) What city is located in the valley of Phocis, beside Mount Parnassus?
29) Describe the Delphic oracle and how the city of Delphi relates to this story in Greek Mythology.
30) What city is considered to be the birthplace of democracy?
31) How old is the city of Athens?
32) Name the flat-topped rock that rises 150m above sea level in Athens.
33) What temple is dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena?
34) When was the construction of the Parthenon completed?
35) Why would the citizens of Athens worship Athena?
36) What is the Greek translation for the word "Nike"?
37) Summarize the history of the Olympics.