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Rome
Basic price from
£410
3 nights accom. & travel  for 40 students and 4 staff

Classics school trips to Rome

Classics school trips to Rome

Once the centre of the world’s greatest Empire, today Rome is an educationally rich venue for a Classics school trip. Students will see ancient sites that were once the meeting place of Rome’s greatest thinkers and writers: the Colosseum, a masterpiece of classical architecture and the venue for gladiatorial battles; the Forum, the central stage for nearly 500 years of Roman political, cultural and commercial intrigue; and Circus Maximus, the largest stadium in ancient Rome which was used for popular chariot races. An Equity Classics school trip to Rome will help students gain a deeper perception of the culture and literature of the Roman Empire, its’ architecture, town planning, political institutions, the development of democracy and everyday life for its citizens.

Suggested Itineraries

Our team of specialists can tailor-make any itinerary based on your curricular requirements, have a look at some of our suggested itineraries.

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Accommodation

We choose properties which are suited to school groups. Audits are carried out on all properties featured, covering all safety and security concerns.

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Excursions

We have subject-specific excursions that tick all the boxes for your curricular needs as well as providing life-enhancing cultural experiences.

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Suggested Itineraries

A-Level/GCSE BASIC

      • day
        1

        Arrival

        • Travel from UK to Rome
        • Afternoon visit to the iconic Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain
      • day
        2

        Roman city life in the Classical World

        • Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Capitoline Museums
      • day
        3

        Stories and histories

        • Morning visit to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
        • Afternoon visit to see the impressive Castel Sant’Angelo
      • day
        4

        Myths and Beliefs

        • Morning visit to the Pantheon
        • Return to the UK

 

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Itinerary price from: £475

Price details

Priced based on:

  • 4 day tour for 40 students and 4 staff

Price includes:

  • Return flights
  • Return transfers
  • 3 nights’ accommodation
  • Standard insurance
  • Entrance to excursions based on above itinerary

 

Case Studies

KEY TOPIC: Roman daily life (KS3 & GCSE)

KEY TOPIC: Roman daily life (KS3 & GCSE)

Case Studies

Main Case Study Opportunities

      • Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
      • Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
      • The Pantheon
      • Ostia

KEY TOPIC: Roman society, history, architecture and town planning (A-Level)

Main Case Study Opportunities

Case Studies

      • Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
      • Forum and Palatine Hill

KEY TOPIC: Roman Power

Main Case Study Opportunities

Case Studies

      • Vatican Museum
      • Sistine Chapel
      • Roman Forum
      • Palatine Hill

KEY TOPIC: Entertainment

Main Case Study Opportunities

Case Studies

      • The Colosseum
      • Circus Maximus

KEY TOPIC: Myths and Beliefs

Main Case Study Opportunities

Case Studies

      • The Pantheon

KEY TOPIC: Stories and histories

Main Case Study Opportunities

Case Studies

      • Vatican Museum
      • Sistine Chapel
      • Roman Forum
      • Palatine Hill

 

Curriculum Links

Suggested GCSE links

OCR GCSE 2012 Classical Civilisation (J280)

  • Unit A351: City life in the Classical World
    • Option 2: Rome

OCR GCSE 2012 Ancient History (J151)

  • Unit: A302 The rise of Rome
    • Option 1: The origins of Rome: The Kings, 753-508 BC
    • Option 2: Hannibal’s invasion and defeat, 218-146 BC
  • Unit: A033 Women in ancient politics
    • Option 2: Agrippina the Younger and her influence on Roman politics, AD 41-59
  • Unit: A034 Ancient societies through the study of original sources
    • Option 1: Ancient Egypt 3000BC – 1000BC
    • Option 4: Ancient Persia 630-499BC

OCR GCSE 2012 Latin (J281)

  • Unit A405: Sources for Latin
    • 1. Work and domestic life
    • 2. Social life and entertainment

WJEC Latin/Roman Civilization GCSE (9520/01)

  • Unit 9522: Roman Civilisation Topics
    • Topic 1. Daily life in Roman society
    • Topic 3. The Roman army
    • Topic 4. Entertainment and leisure

AQA Classical Civilisation GCSE

  • Unit 1: Greece and Rome: Stories and histories
    • Topic 1B - Livy, Stories of Rome
  • Unit 3: Greece and Rome: Conflict and Carnage
    • Topic 3B – Virgil, Aeneid
  • Unit 4: Greece and Rome: An evaluative study
    • Topic 4G – Nero

Suggested A-level links

AQA Classical Civilisation AS & A-Level

  • Unit 1
    • Option D: Women in Athens and Rome
    • Option F: The life and times of Cicero
  • Unit 2
    • Option E: Roman architecture and town planning
  • Unit 3
    • Option D: Augustus and the Foundation of the Principate
  • Unit 4
    • Option C: Roman epic
    • Option D: Tiberius and Claudius

OCR Classical Civilisation AS and A Level

  • AS
    • Unit: CC3 Roman society and thought
    • Unit: CC6 City life in Roman Italy
  • A2
    • Unit: CC10 Virgil and the world of the hero

OCR Ancient History AS & A-Level

  • AS
    • Unit: AH2 Roman history from original sources
  • A2
    • Unit: AH4 Roman history; the use and abuse of power

Suggested Key Stage 3 links

Key Stage 3

  • Roman daily life
    • Life in Pompeii
    • Life in Rome
    • Roman religion
    • Roman army
    • Roman archaeology – how do we know?
    • Roman art

Accommodation

Hotel Luciani

Hotel Luciani

  • Central location
  • Great public transport links

This family hotel was completely renovated in 2000 and has a great location for accessing the rest of the city.

Location: A short distance from Rome’s Termini station the hotel is perfectly positioned for public transport links and a comfortable walk from the main sites of the city.

Facilities: The Luciani is fully air conditioned and has a breakfast room and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Accommodation: 3-5 bedded en-suite rooms are offered for students with single and twin rooms available for staff.

Meals: A continental breakfast is served daily.

Hotel Oriente

Hotel Oriente

  • Excellent value
  • Perfect base for seeing the sights of Rome

A short walk from the Colosseum, this great value hotel occupies a historic Roman building in the heart of the city.

Location: A short hop from a Metro station and walking distance from the historic centre of the city the Oriente is ideally placed for student groups.

Facilities: The hotel has a comfortable dining room and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Accommodation: Triple and quad rooms for students all with private facilities. Single and twin rooms provided for staff members.

Meals: Continental breakfast is available each morning as well as evening meals for groups looking for a half board option.

Hotel Villa Rosa

Hotel Villa Rosa

  • Great value 3* property
  • Beautiful location near the famous Trastevere district

This great value 3* hotel offers student groups a fantastic standard of accommodation in a popular part of Rome.

Location: Situated close to the picture postcard district of Trastevere, the hotel is ideally placed for the historic city centre and the Vatican.

Facilities: An elegant reception area is complimented by a spacious restaurant and bar. Groups looking for a meeting place can use the hotel’s conference room and equipment.

Accommodation: Triple and quad en-suite rooms are provided for students with single and twin rooms available for staff.

Meals: Continental breakfast is served each morning with evening meals available if required.

Quick Tip: This is just a small sample of possible accommodations available. Please contact us for more information.


Subject Specific Excursions

Colosseum & Forum

Enchanting history and complex architecture, the Colsseum – built in the 1st century – proudly stands in the heart of Rome, attracting millions of tourists per year. The largest amphitheatre in the world and considered to be one of the greatest works of Roman architecture, the Colosseum, originally used for gladiatorial shows, really is a show in itself, an icon for Imperial Rome.

Trevi Fountain

This famous fountain was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi in the 17th century and received roughly 3000 euros per day which is collected at night and given to charity.

Sistine Chapel

The official residence of the Pope, the chapel is beautifully decorated with its famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo.

The Vatican

A tour of The Vatican will provide insight into to the role that Catholicism played in the development of Rome as a whole from ancient to current times.

Spanish Steps

Built in the 17th century the Spanish Steps have a unique design and were built to link the Spanish square with the Trinità dei Monti church that was under the patronage of the king of France and are the widest stairway in Europe.

Pantheon

The building that stands today was completed in 126AD by the emperor Hadrian and is one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings.

Circus Maximus - Roman Chariot Racing Stadium

The Circus Maximus was the largest stadium in ancient Rome. Popular chariot races were held here for almost a millennium. At one point the Circus could seat 250.000 people, one quarter of Rome's population.

San Callisto Catacombs

Built around the middle of the 2nd century, the San Callisto Catacombs are amongst the largest and most important in Rome.

Ostia

Ostia is a large neighbourhood in the XIII Municipio of the comune of Rome, Italy. Ostia is also the only municipio or district of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea and many Romans spend the summer holidays there.

Quick Tip: If you have an excursion in mind which you don't see listed, please get in touch so we can do our best to arrange it for you!

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