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July 9, 2024
Dear Staten Island Academy Community,
If you plan on joining us on this exciting trip to Greece and Italy in March 2025, you will need to register with ACIS as soon as possible! Please click on the button at the bottom of this letter to register. We are looking forward to sharing an exciting adventure to the Cradle of Civilization with you!
Cradle of Civilization
The trip begins with an overnight flight from the USA to Greece, where you'll meet your ACIS tour manager and start exploring Athens. You'll spend the next two days discovering the city's ancient wonders; including the Acropolis and Parthenon, as well as enjoying a Greek cultural evening with traditional music, dance, and food. On day 4, you'll have the option to take a cruise to the islands of Hydra, Aegina, and Poros or spend the day exploring Athens at your own pace. After a day trip to Delphi, where you'll visit the Temple of Apollo and Archaeological Museum, you'll take an overnight ferry to Italy. In southern Italy, you'll visit a working mozzarella farm and then make your way to Sorrento. From there, you'll travel to Rome, where you'll explore the ancient city's landmarks like Pompeii and the Colosseum with timed entrances to avoid long lines. The trip concludes with a panoramic drive of Rome, a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and an authentic Roman pizza dinner before departing for the USA on day 9.
This trip is open to all Academy families, students, staff and alumni. Students Grade 6 and under must travel with an adult family member. The departure dates for the trip are Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 23, 2025. The number of participants may influence the travel dates.
To secure the trip, a commitment from a minimum of 12 travelers is required. The base price is approximately $5,114. ($628 per month using an automatic payment plan). Full payment deadline is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Please know the price of the trip is subject to change.
All registrations are completed on line. Click on the button below to register.
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