Hi Fanny and Greg,

I’m writing to let you know how much I appreciate all the work that went into planning the (Italy) trip for us.

(etr leader) Arianna was excellent!! She was flexible when necessary, but always in conversation with myself and the other chaperone. She was also very aware of the itinerary and the requests we had made ahead of time, which I really appreciated. She took great care of us and I would absolutely request her again when SIS does another art trip in the future.

Everything seemed so smooth.

• The hotel in Florence was excellent.  The staff were kind and accommodating (even the students noted this), the breakfast varied and substantial, and the rooms were comfortable and clean.
• The gelato stop at Vivoli was really special–thank you! The surprise was exciting for students, and the gesture was appreciated by all of us. Students specifically mentioned this in our final reflection at the end of the trip.
• The tour guides at specific sites had a good energy level and pace for high school students. I would request all of them again. They were responsive to the students and kept us moving.

We truly had an excellent trip thanks to all of your work. Thank you again for everything and I look forward to working with you in the future.

Having organized nine trips to Greece with etr since 2012, I can confidently say that their programme consistently delivers an exceptional experience for our students. What sets etr apart is the balance between exploring iconic historical sites – from the Acropolis and Ancient Agora to Delphi, Mycenae, and Sparta – and engaging in bespoke, hands-on activities such as Greek dancing, pankration demonstrations, hoplite re-enactments, and even a football match with local Spartan students. These moments bring history to life in a way that simply cannot be replicated in the classroom!

etr has always worked closely with me to tailor each trip to our specific needs, and their organization, attention to detail, and professionalism are second to none. The quality of their local guides and on-the-ground representatives is outstanding and having worked with the same etr programme leader on all nine trips, it genuinely feels like a partnership built on trust and friendship. Our students even receive personalized T-shirts with their names in Greek, which speaks to the care and thought that goes into every aspect of the experience.

Quite simply, this trip has become a cornerstone of our Middle School programme, and one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences we offer our students!

Dear Fanny,
Thank you, we had a great trip. Arianna was very kind, helpful, and responsive to the things and changes we needed. The marbling workshop was excellent; the leather workshop and the madonnari street art were also good. The other activities were great (Leonardo exhibit, Duomo, Accademia and Uffizi Gallery, Museo Novocento). The cooking class was excellent. The accommodation was fine as well.

We hope to repeat this trip next year with a very similar itinerary – and hopefully with Arianna again. Thanks so much, Fanny.

Dear etr,

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all the effort and support you and your team have put into organizing our recent trip to Tokyo. The students had a blast and the memories created will be cherished for a long time – Sumo was the highlight of the trip.

I also wanted to give special thanks to Stephen for his exceptional leadership throughout the trip. He ensured that every detail went as smoothly as possible, and his expertise was evident in how well everything was coordinated.

Overall, the experience in Tokyo was fantastic, thanks to your support and Stephen’s exceptional leadership.

Once again, thank you, Greg, for all your help in making this trip possible.

Hi Greg,

Our WOW trip to Cape Town was amazing adventure for our students. The activities and service work were very well planned, and overall, it was a truly enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone.

Hi Vikki,
I hope that you are doing well. The Italy trip was great, and Síria, your guide, was amazing. We had a wonderful time, and she was super helpful and professional.

Thank you for all your help, support and guidance in helping us make this trip a success.

Hello Andrea,

In one sentence, the trip was a true success, thank you. The students were very happy and genuinely grateful, and I sincerely hope to organize this experience again next school year.

A special thank you as well to Álvaro. He is an extremely professional and knowledgeable guide, and I was truly impressed by his organization. I hope we will have the opportunity to collaborate with him again.

It has been a real pleasure to be part of the etr experience. I am moving to Malaysia, and I will certainly share the wonderful experiences that I have had with your company and hope to be able to work with your group again soon.

It was great to work with you and your company with our trip to Rome and Florence. 
Your office team and your ground team were excellent!

Dear Fanny, 

Thanks so much for all your help organizing the trip. It was a very memorable experience for the entire group. 

• Guided tours: Angelica was amazing! We appreciated her flexibility and kindness. We had excellent guides at the Vatican, Uffizi, and Accademia Gallery.
• We felt that the trip was well planned by having the first few days more packed and tapered off to have more free time at the end in Florence. Everything went well with reservations and entrances and made for a smooth and easy trip for chaperones.
• The cooking class was a memorable highlight for all of us (fabulous leader, great food, and nice bonding opportunity for students).

Thank you sincerely for all of your help in facilitating a well-organized trip for our artists! I hope that SIS can coordinate another one in the future.