The Arts and Culture Club is organizing an 8-day tour of Italy with EF Tours. The tour is fast paced and covers major attractions in Florence, Rome and Venice. The program fee includes round-trip airfare, ground transportation, hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides and entrance to special attractions. Students are only expected to buy their own lunches.
This trip is a great educational opportunity for students to develop independence and citizenship in different cultures, as well as develop personal and social responsibility. Students will also be able to get a concrete visual of the history of Italy and its amazing heritage. Start by visiting Venice and travelling to Florence to relive the Renaissance where it began. Then journey into the heart of the Roman Empire and come face-to-face with the Colosseum in Rome and Vatican City.
History comes to life on your sightseeing tour of Rome. You’ll walk through the Colosseum, the world’s most famous arena. Its elaborate construction spanned two emperors – building began under the rule of Vespasian and was completed under the rule of Titus. Here, you can almost hear the stamping feet of the crowds gathered for gladiatorial combat. Nearby, the ruins of the Roman Forum mark the former heart of the Roman Empire, where Julius Caesar gave many of his great political speeches. Before you say “arrivederci,” toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure a return trip to the Eternal City.
École Salish Secondary Fine Arts and English department’s Arts and Culture Club believe that this trip will provide students with an incredible learning experience of history and contemporary culture outside of the classroom. I know I am really looking forward to this wonderful experience.
***Students need to see Ms. Trujillo (RM 112) to pick up a registration request form for parents/guardians to sign. Registration information will be send out once approval has been given by the Superintendents Office at the Surrey School Board.
This trip is a great educational opportunity for students to develop independence and citizenship in different cultures, as well as develop personal and social responsibility. Students will also be able to get a concrete visual of the history of Italy and its amazing heritage. Start by visiting Venice and travelling to Florence to relive the Renaissance where it began. Then journey into the heart of the Roman Empire and come face-to-face with the Colosseum in Rome and Vatican City.
History comes to life on your sightseeing tour of Rome. You’ll walk through the Colosseum, the world’s most famous arena. Its elaborate construction spanned two emperors – building began under the rule of Vespasian and was completed under the rule of Titus. Here, you can almost hear the stamping feet of the crowds gathered for gladiatorial combat. Nearby, the ruins of the Roman Forum mark the former heart of the Roman Empire, where Julius Caesar gave many of his great political speeches. Before you say “arrivederci,” toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure a return trip to the Eternal City.
École Salish Secondary Fine Arts and English department’s Arts and Culture Club believe that this trip will provide students with an incredible learning experience of history and contemporary culture outside of the classroom. I know I am really looking forward to this wonderful experience.
***Students need to see Ms. Trujillo (RM 112) to pick up a registration request form for parents/guardians to sign. Registration information will be send out once approval has been given by the Superintendents Office at the Surrey School Board.
TRAVELLER COST AND REQUIREMENTS:
*The information (and travel dates) on the quote may change, depending on registration date and flight costs at that time.
Requested date of departure: March 15-22, 2027
Student Program Fee: $4,996 \
Adult Program Fee: $5,854
FEES INCLUDE:
FEES DO NOT INCLUDE spending money per day (depending on spending habits).
***STUDENTS MUST HAVE A CANADIAN PASSPORT TO PARTICIPATE! If you don’t, we will need to get special permission from the district. To get our final approval from the district, students must have a valid passport (not expired by September 2026) prior to December 1sth, 2026. We can only submit our final approval once all participating student’s passport information is collected.
Participating supervisors will have all or part of their travel cost subsidized by EF depending on number of participating students. Required supervisors are chosen by the teacher-in charge and will depend on final enrolment numbers (1 adult for 8 students). Required supervisors are responsible for all extra travel costs.
Those students who are seriously interested must complete the attached form before being sent registration information.
We have room for only 32 students. STUDENT QUESTIONAIRE AND PARENT COMMITMENT FORMS ARE DUE April 10th, 2026, by 2:30pm. There are a variety of payment options available. Once trip has been booked, parents can contact Travel Support at EF Tours at 1-800-263-2806 if they have any questions regarding payment.
*The information (and travel dates) on the quote may change, depending on registration date and flight costs at that time.
Requested date of departure: March 15-22, 2027
Student Program Fee: $4,996 \
Adult Program Fee: $5,854
FEES INCLUDE:
- Taxes Included
- Round trip airfare and transportation via a coach bus listed in the itinerary are included.
- Travellers get 1 carry on and 1 checked luggage. Travellers are responsible for any additional baggage fees.
- All activities listed in the itinerary are included in the tour cost. Travellers are responsible to pay for any activities that take place during free time.
- Global Travel Protection Plan Insurance is included (Illness and Accident, Baggage and Property, Tour Cancellation and Interruption). The Global Travel Protection Plan is mandatory for all travellers, including supervisors. Cancel For Any Reason Insurance Add-On ($149) is not included, families are welcome to opt-out.
- Includes Breakfast and dinner daily are included. Travellers are responsible to purchase their own lunches (during free time).
- Gratuities/tips are included
FEES DO NOT INCLUDE spending money per day (depending on spending habits).
***STUDENTS MUST HAVE A CANADIAN PASSPORT TO PARTICIPATE! If you don’t, we will need to get special permission from the district. To get our final approval from the district, students must have a valid passport (not expired by September 2026) prior to December 1sth, 2026. We can only submit our final approval once all participating student’s passport information is collected.
Participating supervisors will have all or part of their travel cost subsidized by EF depending on number of participating students. Required supervisors are chosen by the teacher-in charge and will depend on final enrolment numbers (1 adult for 8 students). Required supervisors are responsible for all extra travel costs.
Those students who are seriously interested must complete the attached form before being sent registration information.
We have room for only 32 students. STUDENT QUESTIONAIRE AND PARENT COMMITMENT FORMS ARE DUE April 10th, 2026, by 2:30pm. There are a variety of payment options available. Once trip has been booked, parents can contact Travel Support at EF Tours at 1-800-263-2806 if they have any questions regarding payment.
STUDENT QUESTIONAIRE FORM:
STUDENT FORM (Click text to open and download form)
Students must have this form completed before registration. Once we collect all the forms and have them reviewed by admin, we will send out information on how to register. If students want a copy of the form, please come see Ms. Trujillo in room 112. We have room for only 32 students. FORM IS DUE April 10th, 2026, by 2:30pm.
STUDENT FORM (Click text to open and download form)
Students must have this form completed before registration. Once we collect all the forms and have them reviewed by admin, we will send out information on how to register. If students want a copy of the form, please come see Ms. Trujillo in room 112. We have room for only 32 students. FORM IS DUE April 10th, 2026, by 2:30pm.
PARENT COMMITMENT FORM:
PARENT FORM (Click text to open and download form)
Students and parent must have this form completed before registration. Once we collect all the forms and have them reviewed by admin, we will send out information on how to register. If students want a copy of the form, please come see Ms. Trujillo in room 112. We have room for only 32 students. FORM IS DUE April 10th, 2026, by 2:30pm.
PARENT FORM (Click text to open and download form)
Students and parent must have this form completed before registration. Once we collect all the forms and have them reviewed by admin, we will send out information on how to register. If students want a copy of the form, please come see Ms. Trujillo in room 112. We have room for only 32 students. FORM IS DUE April 10th, 2026, by 2:30pm.
SUPERVISORS AND STAFF CHAPERONES:
Ms. S. Trujillo (Lead Supervisor and Arts Education Teacher)
Ms. P. Arndt (Arts Education Teacher)
Ms. K. Varpaul (English Teacher)
Mr. L. Scott (Administrator)
Ms. L. Whynot (Arts Education Teacher)
Participating supervisors will have all or part of their travel cost subsidized by EF depending on number of participating students. Required supervisors are chosen by the teacher-in charge and will depend on final enrolment numbers. Required supervisors are responsible for all extra travel costs.
Ms. S. Trujillo (Lead Supervisor and Arts Education Teacher)
Ms. P. Arndt (Arts Education Teacher)
Ms. K. Varpaul (English Teacher)
Mr. L. Scott (Administrator)
Ms. L. Whynot (Arts Education Teacher)
Participating supervisors will have all or part of their travel cost subsidized by EF depending on number of participating students. Required supervisors are chosen by the teacher-in charge and will depend on final enrolment numbers. Required supervisors are responsible for all extra travel costs.
ITINERARY:
Itinerary is tentative and if anything changes, updates will be shared closer to the trip.
Itinerary is tentative and if anything changes, updates will be shared closer to the trip.
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DAY 1: FLY OVERNIGHT TO ITALY
DAY 2: MILAN | VERONA | VENICE Morning arrival in Milan and meet your Tour Director at the airport. Travel by private motorcoach to Venice via Verona. Travel via Verona to the Venice region. Transfer by way of Romeo and Juliet’s Verona, known for its couplets and Capulets! Here you can see the town’s Roman Arena, which dates back over 2,000 years. You will also find a bronze statue of Juliet in the tiny courtyard that houses the balcony made famous by Shakespeare. Arrive in Venice Welcome to the magical Venice region. This Floating City is crisscrossed with romantic bridges, laced with history and boasting some of the world’s finest art and architecture. 6:00pm: Group dinner at the hotel in Venice 9:00pm: Group Leaders and Chaperone team will facilitate room checks and lights out DAY 3: VENICE 6:00am: Wake-up call 7:00am: Breakfast at the hotel 8:00am: Transfer from the hotel to central Venice 10:00am: Guided sightseeing of Venice Hop on a water-taxi and boat across the lagoon to Venice where you will meet your local guide and embark on a walking tour of the city’s narrow walking streets and winding canals. Hundreds of maze-like alleys and bridges connect the neighborhoods and communal squares of Venice. Attend a glass-blowing demonstration and discover why this chain of islands is famous for its glassware and has a long history of successful merchants and mariners. Take in all the hustle and bustle going on at sea level as people, equipment, and supplies navigate the Grand Canal, the main thoroughfare. 12:00pm: Time for lunch in small, supervised groups With the support of the Tour Director, the Group Leader will determine boundaries of where groups can go during this time. 2:00pm: Supervised exploration time in Burano Visit the islands of the Venetian lagoon, a favorite daytrip for Venetians who want to get out of the city for a few hours. Your destination today is the tiny fishing village of Burano, whose claim to fame is its lace. As you walk along the harbor front to the main square, you'll see vendors' stalls showing a wide variety of lacemaking techniques 4:00pm: Take a gondola ride This afternoon, you will enjoy a truly idyllic experience and ride in one of the city’s many gondolas along some of its finest canals. There is no better or more scenic way to explore this city of canals than by gondola! 6:00pm: Travel by private motorcoach to the hotel 7:00pm: Group dinner at the hotel in Venice 9:00pm: Group Leaders and Chaperone team will facilitate room checks and lights out. DAY 4: VENICE | FLORENCE 6:00am: Wake-up call 7:00am: Breakfast at the hotel 8:00am: Transfer by private motorcoach to Florence 11:00am: Arrive in Florence Welcome to Florence, a jewel set deep in the heart of Tuscany. Florence is the birthplace of the Italian language, opera and the Renaissance, and where works of art like Michelangelo’s statue of David and Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus still reside today. 12:00pm: Time for lunch in small, supervised groups With the support of the Tour Director, the Group Leader will determine boundaries of where groups can go during this time. 2:00pm: Guided Sightseeing of Florence Fall under the spell of the powerful Medici family on your guided walking tour of Florence. The Medici’s dominated politics, banking and trade for generations in Florence, the capital of Tuscany. See Giotto’s Bell Tower and the imposing marble cathedral of the Duomo, the Cathedral that rises far above this city’s otherwise low skyline. Stand before Ghiberti’s legendary Gates of Paradise and pass the classical statues in the main square: Piazza della Signoria. Here you can see where Michelangelo’s David originally stood. 6:00pm: Travel by private motorcoach to the hotel 7:00pm: Group dinner at the hotel in Florence 9:00pm: Group Leaders and Chaperone team will facilitate room checks and lights out DAY 5: FLORENCE 6:00am: Wake-up call 7:00am: Breakfast at the hotel 8:00am: Transfer to central Florence 10:00am: Pisa In the city’s Field of Miracles, you’ll see the six stories of white marble comprising the 12th-century Leaning Tower of Pisa, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo developed his laws of gravity. Be sure to visit the adjacent marble cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits, carved in the Gothic style by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano. 12:00pm: Time for lunch in small, supervised groups With the support of the Tour Director, the Group Leader will determine boundaries of where groups can go during this time. 2:00pm: Supervised exploration time in Florence Take time to make your own explorations of Florence. You may wish to visit one of the city’s many fine museums or stroll across the Ponte Vecchio to explore the Oltrarno neighborhood. 6:00pm: Travel by private motorcoach to the hotel 7:00pm: Group dinner at the hotel in Florence 9:00pm: Group Leaders and Chaperone team will facilitate room checks and lights out DAY 6: FLORENCE | ROME 6:00am: Wake-up call 7:00am: Breakfast at the hotel 8:00am: Transfer by private motorcoach to Rome 12:00pm: Arrive in Rome Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. The city is an incredible mix of archaeological gems, Roman genius, Renaissance art and religious treasure. 1:00pm: Time for lunch in small, supervised groups With the support of the Tour Director, the Group Leader will determine boundaries of where groups can go during this time. 3:00pm: Guided Sightseeing of the Vatican One of the world’s largest domes is located in the world’s smallest country. See both during your guided visit of Vatican City. Your expert local guide will bring you through the Vatican Museum, where elaborate galleries packed with one artistic masterpiece after another lead you directly to the Sistine Chapel and its famous fresco ceiling. Then, enter St. Peter’s Basilica under the watchful eyes of the brightly dressed Swiss Guard. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and try to find the artist’s signature (it is the only sculpture he ever signed). 10:00am: Guided sightseeing of the exterior of the Colosseum and visit the Roman Forum Your guided sightseeing of ancient Rome takes you through the impressive architectural ruins of the Roman Forum, once the heart political and civilian life in the Roman Empire. You will also tour the exterior of the Colosseum, where battle reenactments, animal hunts, theater performances, and gladiators once battled other warriors and beasts for their lives in front of 50,000+ spectators from all over the Empire. 11:00am: Visit Capitoline Hill Admire Capitoline Hill. Located there is Piazza del Campidoglio, which is a small but beautiful square designed by Michelangelo. Enjoy a stunning view of Rome. You may then choose to visit the Capitaloline Museums. 12:00pm: Time for lunch in small, supervised groups With the support of the Tour Director, the Group Leader will determine boundaries of where groups can go during this time. 2:00pm: Participate in an immersive scavenger hunt around Rome in small, supervised groups 6:00pm: Group dinner at a restaurant in central Rome 8:00pm: Travel by private motorcoach to the hotel 10:00pm: Group Leaders and Chaperone team will facilitate room checks and lights out DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME 4:30am: Wake-Up Call 5:30am: Breakfast at Hotel 6:30am: Transfer to the airport for your return flight Your tour director assists with your transfer to the airport, where you will check in for your return flight home. The itinerary is subject to change. |
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EF TOURS:
Registration and financial contract will be done directly with EF Tours.There are a variety of payment options available. Once trip has been booked, parents can contact Traveller Support at EF Tours at 1-800-263-2806 if they have any questions regarding policies and payments.
Please make sure to read the following documents prior to registering (click on embedded link):
Registration and financial contract will be done directly with EF Tours.There are a variety of payment options available. Once trip has been booked, parents can contact Traveller Support at EF Tours at 1-800-263-2806 if they have any questions regarding policies and payments.
Please make sure to read the following documents prior to registering (click on embedded link):
DO NOT REGISTER UNTIL WE CONTACT PARENTS WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS mid april
REGISTRATION:
It’s time to register for the upcoming ITALY Spring Break 2027 Trip!!! We need to start putting together the final approval request to the district. The district is requiring the following information prior to submitting the final approval.
STEP 1: Use the following link to register on to the tour:
You will need to decide on which payment plan best suits you, all financial commitments will be done directly with EF Tours. All students will require to have Travel Health Insurance.
STEP 2: Please complete the following forms:
-Field Studies Medical Form for Outdoor and/or Overnight and/or Out of Province
-Informed Consent and Release of Liability form
-Passport and Emergency Contact Information Form
Once every student has completed all 2 steps and have handed in the required paperwork, I will submit the final permission form. It is important to get all the required info by the end of the month.
If you are unable to print the attached forms, student can come see me. I have copies of all the Forms. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
It’s time to register for the upcoming ITALY Spring Break 2027 Trip!!! We need to start putting together the final approval request to the district. The district is requiring the following information prior to submitting the final approval.
STEP 1: Use the following link to register on to the tour:
You will need to decide on which payment plan best suits you, all financial commitments will be done directly with EF Tours. All students will require to have Travel Health Insurance.
STEP 2: Please complete the following forms:
-Field Studies Medical Form for Outdoor and/or Overnight and/or Out of Province
-Informed Consent and Release of Liability form
-Passport and Emergency Contact Information Form
Once every student has completed all 2 steps and have handed in the required paperwork, I will submit the final permission form. It is important to get all the required info by the end of the month.
If you are unable to print the attached forms, student can come see me. I have copies of all the Forms. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.