School Classical Studies Trip to Rome

There is no better setting for a classical studies school trip than the Eternal City – Rome!

On your school trip to Rome, your students will experience the feeling of centuries of turbulent history under their feet. Stepping back in time, they’ll visit the early city, exploring sites such as Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

They’ll learn more about Imperial patronage at sites such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and they’ll also develop their understanding of early Christianity, with visits to basilicas and catacombs. Our top tip? Make sure you take the time to experience the opulence of the Vatican, which contains a plethora of Roman Art in its vast museums. And don't forget that Rome offers the opportunity for you to make this a cross-curricular trip, thanks to the opportunities available for Italian, art and religious studies.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Flight to Rome

Afternoon

Transfer by coach to your hotel

Evening

Evening meal at a traditional Italian restaurant

Day 2

Morning

Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Afternoon

Continue visit

Evening

Evening meal at an Italian restaurant Visit to the Trevi Fountain

Day 3

Morning

Visit to the Vatican City, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Afternoon

Continue visit to the Vatican City

Evening

Evening meal at pizza restaurant Visit to the Spanish Steps

Day 4

Morning

Visit to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona

Afternoon

Transfer by coach to airport

Evening

Return flight to UK

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Advanced entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Airport taxes and passenger duty at current rates
Airport transfers by private coach to/from airport to hotel
ATOL protected return flights from the UK
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Itinerary planning service
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Curriculum

A Level

Roman culture
Augustus Caesar
's restoration of Rome
Improvements to the city of Rome
The Secular Games
Roman society and citizens
Roman political life

GCSE

Greek and Roman gods
Ancient temples and their uses
The foundation of Rome
Roman festivals
Myths and symbols of power
Practices and beliefs around death and burial
Myths about the Underworld
Systems of education and marriage for young women
Roman buildings: houses, amphitheatres and baths
The role of the family in Ancient Rome
Chariot races
The Roman military in the imperial period

Accommodation

Hotel Archimede

The 4* Hotel Archimede is a renovated 19th century building. The classically decorated hotel is great for school groups looking for central accommodation within easy reach of the main tourist sights.The 156 bedrooms have private bathrooms with hairdryer and also feature air conditioning, free wifi and television. Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, with adults in twins.A buffet breakfast will be served every morning.Please note there is a Tourist bed tax of 6 euros per person per night. This has to be paid directly by you to the hotel.

Hotel Floridia

The 3* Hotel Florida is located just a few minutes from Termini station. The beautiful historic building has been completely renovated and offers 43 classically decorated guestrooms. Students will generally be accommodated in multibedded rooms and staff in twins. A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

Hotel Noto

Hotel Noto is a 3* hotel located close to the Termini railway station in the centre of Rome. This hotel offers 148 rooms, students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins, all of which are en-suite. Other room facilities include air conditioning, telephone and satellite tvPlease note there is a Tourist bed tax of 6 euros per person per night. This has to be paid directly by you to the hotel.

Hotel Siracusa

Hotel Siracusa offers 150 comfortable rooms. Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms come with en-suite facilities, telephone, hair drier, safe and air conditioning. A large buffet breakfast is provided by the hotel.

Educational Activities

Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre)

Echoing the giant stadiums of today, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans.

Ostia Antica

Ostia Antica is a well-preserved port town and was once the ancient port of Rome.

Palatine

The Palatine Hill is some 70 meters high with views of the Roman Forum on one side, and the Circus

Roman Forum

The forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.

The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus

An important religious site for early Christians, the Catacombs of St Callixtus, which siton the Appian Way (Via Appia) -

Time Elevator

Time Elevator Rome is a sensational experience; a 'must-see' for every tour group.

Cultural Activities

Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps

The Fontana di Trevi/Trevi Fountain is the most famous, and arguably the most beautiful,fountain in Rome. This impressive monument dominates

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

The world's smallest state manages to play host to one of the finest art galleries.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.