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

We have subject-specific excursions that tick all the boxes for your curricular needs as well as providing life-enhancing cultural experiences.
Suggested Itineraries
A-Level/GCSE DETAILED
Developed by Equity’s Classics Specialist
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- Travel to Rome by air.
- Afternoon visit to the iconic Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.
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Theme: Roman city life in the Classical World
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Discover Roman city life in the Classical World this morning, with visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Afternoon visit to Capitoline Museums, a group of art and archaeological museums.
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Theme: Stories and histories
- Delve further into Rome’s ancient history with a morning visit to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, home to a number of Roman and Greek exhibits including the Laocoon Statue, the Apollo Belvedere and the Prima Porta Augustus. After lunch see the impressive Castel Sant’Angelo, originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian.
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Theme: Myths and Beliefs
- The most visible of Rome’s Hadrianic temples, the Pantheon is unique for its circular plan and half-spherical interior space and this morning’s visit provides a final opportunity to investigate ancient Roman life. Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight home.
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
A-Level/GCSE BASIC
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)

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

- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
- Forum and Palatine Hill
KEY TOPIC: Roman Power
Main Case Study Opportunities

- Vatican Museum
- Sistine Chapel
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
KEY TOPIC: Entertainment
Main Case Study Opportunities

- The Colosseum
- Circus Maximus
KEY TOPIC: Myths and Beliefs
Main Case Study Opportunities

KEY TOPIC: Stories and histories
Main Case Study Opportunities

- 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
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
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