Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

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Travelling in February 2013

Our most popular visits in Sicily for Classics school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Sicily for Classics groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Visits

Palermo

In this beautiful and historic capital the classical tradition can be followed in the mosaics of the Norman Palatine Chapel and the cathedral of Monreale made by Byzantine craftsmen. Visit the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti and pay a visit to the Archaeological Museum with its intriguing Selinunte finds. A full day local guided option is available.

Segesta

Take your group to one of the best preserved Greek archaeological sites. Examine the unfinished Greek temple alone on the hillside with its columns still unfl uted and lifting bosses still in place. A well-preserved Hellenistic theatre is also here which can be reached via a short shuttle bus ride.

Selinunte

Selinunte has one of the earliest and one of the largest Greek temples. One temple has been helpfully reconstructed to enable students to visualise the site. The quarries at Rocca di Cusa provide evidence for how the stones for the temples were cut from the rock – a fascinating optional visit.

Agrigento

Classicists can examine the remarkable Valley of the Temples. The Archaeological museum set among the remains of Roman and Hellenistic ruins contains one of the giant telamones from the temple of Zeus. A comfortable overnight base before continuing to Noto, Sicily’s ‘Baroque City’. Our 3-hour local guided option is recommended for specific detail.

Ortygia Island

Visit the Temple of Apollo and view the harbour where the Athenian fleet came to grief in 413BC. The cathedral, originally a temple to the goddess Athena, can also be visited and will show students how a sacred site has developed over time. The Arethusa Fountain is also a popular site for our groups to visit.

Syracuse

A city rich in Greek history where groups can enjoy a three-hour guided tour. See the archaeological park containing a large Greek theatre, a Roman amphitheatre and some of the ancient quarries where Athenian survivors of the Sicilian expedition were imprisoned. The Ear of Dionysius and Archimedes’ tomb can also be visited. A local guided tour option is available.

Taormina & Giardini Naxos

A medieval town popular with tourists. Visit the Greek theatre reconstructed in the second century AD with its unforgettable view of Mount Etna. Giardini Naxos is a popular seaside resort with many churches and archaeological park where groups like to spend some free time.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Hotel Baia Degli Dei

Hotel Baia Degli Dei is a small, modern hotel that was built in 1970. All rooms are elegantly furnished.

Hotel Baia Degli Dei

A small, comfortable, tastefully decorated hotel that is centrally located.

Address Via Recanati Localita Recanati Giardini Naxos 98035 Sicily Italy View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 110 guests in 47 rooms over 4 floors.

Location Information

Hotel Baia Degli Dei is located on the bay of Recanati in Giardini Naxos. It is situated 3km from the railway station, 200 metres from the bus station and is within a short walking distance of taxi facilities.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Dining room
• TV lounge / meeting room
• Bar
• Safe
• CD player / party facilities
• Coach parking is located 300 metres from the hotel
• Disabled facilities: The hotel has two specially adapted rooms for disabled clients that are equipped with emergency call bells. Refrigeration is also available for storing medicines.

 Student Rooms

• 4 bedded (Bunk beds)
• En-suite facilities
• Satellite TV
• Balcony
• Air-conditioning
• Telephone
• Tea & coffee-making facilities

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Satellite TV
• Balcony
• Air-conditioning
• Telephone
• Tea & coffee-making facilities

 Local Tourist Tax (Italy)

Payable locally in accordance with star rating of the hotel as follows:
1* hotel – €1 per person per night
2* hotel – €2 per person per night
3* hotel – €3 per person per night
4* hotel – €4 per person per night, etc
N.B. Please note this is an average cost which can vary from region to region and is subject to change at short notice.  Please check with your tour consultant who will be able to confirm the exact rate of tax within your final itinerary.

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Hotel San Pietro

This is a modern hotel, built in 1980, is located right on the beach and is within easy access of numerous restaurants and shops.

Hotel San Pietro

The Hotel San Pietro is a modern, comfortable hotel with stunning surroundings. Its location is ideal for groups who enjoy being slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the town centre, but still in a lively atmosphere; the hotel is just a short trip from Taormina’s central attractions.

Address Via Luigi Rizzo 93037 Letojanni Sicily View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 180 guests in 94 rooms over 6 floors. The San Pietro will accept a minimum group size of 20.

Location Information

The Hotel San Pietro is happily situated on the Letojanni seafront with views of Taormina. There is a bus stop just metres away which offers regular shuttles into the centre of Taormina.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Dining room
• TV lounge
• Lift
• Bar
• Safety deposit boxes available at reception (charges apply)
• Disabled facilities: The hotel offers a ramp for disabled access and the lift can accommodate wheelchair users. There are no rooms specifically adapted for disabled guests or emergency call bells, but there are eight rooms in the hotel that have showers suitable for wheelchair users.

 Student Rooms

• 3-4 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Air-conditioning
• Telephone
• Satellite TV
• Some rooms have balconies

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Air-conditioning
• Telephone
• Satellite TV
• Some rooms have balconies

Local Tourist Tax

Payable locally in accordance with star rating of the hotel as follows:
1* hotel – €1 per person per night
2* hotel – €2 per person per night
3* hotel – €3 per person per night
4* hotel – €4 per person per night, etc
N.B. Please note this is an average cost which can vary from region to region and is subject to change at short notice.  Please check with your tour consultant who will be able to confirm the exact rate of tax within your final itinerary.

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NST Expert Guides

Your group will be accompanied throughout your tour by a local English speaking escort. They will enhance the tour by using their local knowledge to bring the island’s history to life and lead the group enabling you to deliver individual learning. At key historical sites, an additional local guide is available to deliver enhanced Classical background to each visit

Free Educational Resources

For a study visit that delivers the curriculum, our Educational Resource Packs developed by our Classics Advisor, Gill Greef, are ideal for use before, during and after your tour.

These A5 booklets focus on the classical relevance of key sites to really enhance your group’s tour and also act as a pre-visit planning aid to make tour preparation easier for you.

Click here to view a sample of our Rome & the Bay of Naples resource pack for Classics & Ancient History groups.