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Rome & Bay of Naples Classics & Ancient History School Trips & Tours

Pupils taking this two-centre package gain a valuable insight into life in both Rome and the outlying regions that supplied the city. They will compare the lives of Romans, from Emperors and Senators through to Legionaries, farmers and slaves. As these regions are only a few hours apart, Rome and the Bay of Naples has become our most popular package destination for classics school trip groups studying Roman life.

 

Prices start from £1045pp


NST City Rep

NST City Rep

Assistance on-hand whilst you’re away
Specialist Escort

Specialist Escort

Specialist advice & local knowledge at key sites
Local Guide

Local Guide

For local knowledge at key sites
Visits Included

Visits Included

Price includes a selection of visits

Price includes

  • 5 nights’ half board accommodation
  • Return flights & overseas airport transfers
  • Rome to Sorrento transfer
  • Services of NST City Representative in Rome to assist with check-in & provide 24hr assistance
  • Visits to Roman Forum, Colosseum, church of Santa Maria de Popolo, the Via del Corso, Piazza di Spagna, Keats-Shelley Memorial House, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Barberini & the Trevi Fountain, Guided visit to the Vatican City on foot, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Generous free place ratio of 1 in 10

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from a London Airport and is subject to availability.


On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

 


Accommodation

Popular options in Rome & Bay of Naples

This is only a sample of our entire range, so for expert advice on accommodation to suit your group’s specific needs, speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors.

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  • Rome
  • Bay of Naples

Hotel Mary

A spacious, comfortable, family-run hotel with superb panoramic views of the Bay of Naples.

 

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Hotel Archimede

The Hotel Archimede offers good quality accommodation within easy reach of the main tourist areas of Rome. 

 

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Hotel Floridia

The Hotel Floridia is situated in a good, central location, close to the Termini Station and within easy reach of the main sights of Rome.

 

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Rome visits

Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel)

The most famous chapel in the world, decorated by the greatest artists of the Renaissance. The Sistine Chapel and the Stanze della Segnatura, decorated by Raphael, are on the visitor route through the Vatican Museums. This chapel represents a collection quite unique in the history of painting.

 

Colosseum

Amaze students with the monumental size and grandeur of the world’s largest surviving structure of Roman antiquity, the scene of the legendary and savage gladiatorial games. 

This, the largest monument of Ancient Rome, seated more than 50,000 spectators in its day. Your students will see the location where fights between men and beasts, gladiatorial contests, races and simulated naval battles took place.

Pantheon

Built as a temple to all the gods and rebuilt circa 126AD during Hadrian’s reign, it’s still in use today. A marvel of Roman engineering and, until the middle of the 20th century, the largest masonry dome built.


Bay of Naples visits

Herculaneum

When Vesuvius erupted in August 79AD, it engulfed the two flourishing Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. These have been progressively excavated and made accessible to the public since the mid-18th century. Smaller but better-preserved than Pompeii, a visit to Herculaneum is often preferred by many students.  

Pompeii

The preserved town of Pompeii has it all - houses, thermopolia, temples, baths, theatres, amphitheatre, palaestra and a forum. A unique chance to study ‘City Life in Roman Italy’ or to spend a day being a real “Roman” exploring the streets of the town buried by Vesuvius’ 79AD eruption.

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!


Evening activities

  • Welcome to Rome

Educational resources

Classical Resource Pack for Rome & the Bay of Naples
Your group will receive a copy of our exclusive Classical Studies educational resource pack for Rome and the Bay of Naples.  These packs have been created by our Classics Advisor, Gill Greef, and focus on the classical relevance of all the key sites you’ll visit to really enhance your group’s tour and also act as a pre-visit planning aid.

Click here to view a sample of our resources.

 


Expert's comment

Whether you’re reading a speech of Cicero or studying the building programme of Augustus for A-level, or life in the city for GCSE, a visit to Rome will bring it all to life.

Bay of Naples is a very relevant destination for students on the Cambridge Latin Course, with one of the highlights being Caecilius’ house. Students of Classical Civilisation or Ancient History will finally get to walk the streets of Pompeii and feel the brooding power of Mount Vesuvius!

Gill Greef, Classics Advisor


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
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