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Geography School Trips & Tours to the Bay of Naples

Where better to take your pupils on a geography and geology school trip than the place where the observations of the great English geologist, Charles Lyell, gave the basis to the modern geology.

A geography field trip to the Bay of Naples provides a great opportunity to study key themes at GCSE and A-level, including tectonic processes, tourism, hazard management, coasts and industry. Our exciting programme of Bay of Naples geography visits includes trips to Pompeii, the Phlegraean Fields, Capri and the Amalfi Coast - not to mention Mount Vesuvius!

A mild climate makes this the ideal area to take a school geography tour at any time of year. Study a range of human activities set in an environment largely defined by physical processes. Farming, fishing, tourism and a cultural history are just some of the topics on offer.

Alternatively, view the rest of our school trips to Italy.

Prices start from£745pp

Price Shown includes

  • 3 nights’ half board accommodation
  • Return flights & airport transfers in resort
  • Visits including: Pompeii, Mt Vesuvius and Herculaneum 
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Free place ratio of 1 in 10

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers from selected departure points and is subject to availability.


On-tour support

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On-tour support includes...

  • Airport assistance - during check-in, security and gate checks on your outbound flight from the UK
  • Airport assistance - for when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home

Additional on-tour support available...

  • Pre-booked meals at great group prices
  • Services of a Local Guide

Accommodation

Popular options in the Bay of Naples


Top visits for geography trips in the Bay of Naples

Cookery Class at Galatea Cookery School

What could be more Italian than pizza and pasta?! Learn how to make a traditional pizza, or gnocchi at the Galatea Cookery School. This is a half day, interactive visit and also includes eating what you make!

Mount Vesuvius

Nowhere in the world can the effects of a volcanic eruption be better understood. You will be driven most of the way up the mount then take a 30-minute walk to the rim with a Local Guide. Your group will study the most densely populated volcano in the world. Geography groups can complete our dedicated activity sheets to consider its formation, eruptive history, anatomy and human management issues, and even read eye witness accounts of the 79AD eruption!

Pompeii

Observe the destructive impact of the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD which buried, and consequently preserved these famous towns. Take in the original streets, houses, preserved human casts, and works of art on display. Our activity sheets provide resources for a honey pot analysis and the opportunity to measure the impact of tourism on the site. We recommend a 2-hour guided tour option.


Evening activites

  • Bowling
  • Taratella Show
  • A quiz or disco at your hotel (most hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings)

 


Study themes

Human:

  • Tourism 
  • Hazard management 
  • Industry 
  • Cultural diversity
  • Farming
     

Physical:

  • Coasts
  • Tectonic processes
  • Environmental change

Study levels

GCSE
A Level

 


Educational resources

FREE Educational Resource Pack 
We understand that you want a study visit that delivers the curriculum. To help you achieve this, our free Bay of Naples Educational Resource Pack - developed by experienced geography teachers - contains a wealth of highly relevant information for you to use before, during and after your tour.

You will be able to use its contents as a pre-visit planning aid, print off full-colour pupil activity sheets for your group to use at each site whilst away, or even refer to its contents post-visit to assist with case study completion.

Click here to view a sample of our resources


Expert's comment

The Bay of Naples is a chance to see where our understanding of global hazards first developed, with a walk along the rim of Vesuvius - mainland Europe’s only active volcano, followed by a visit to Pompeii and Herculaneum to see the sheer destructive effect of a pyroclastic flow. A visit to Solfatara near Pozzuoli provides an opportunity to discuss whether or not it is a ‘Super Volcano’.  Beautiful Capri with its bays, coastal landforms azure waters and teeming tourists, who have been coming since the time of Roman Emperor Augustus, shows how man has impacted and adapted the landscape.
Paul, NST Subject Expert

 


Transport

We can arrange for your group to fly from a range of UK airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Dedicated NST expert from day one
  • Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
  • Same-day quotes
  • Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
  • Straightforward planning - we handle the details
  • Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
  • Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
  • Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise

Whilst you're away

  • Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists
  • 24/7 helpline and support
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Free educational resources

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
  • You say, we act - we're committed to continuously improving our tours

“From a visit to Vesuvius to staring deep into craters, my pupils were entertained and motivated during our tour to the Bay of Naples. They’ve gained so much from learning firsthand at sites of geographical interest.”
Emma Pilling, Tre-Gib School