Classics school trips to Sicily
Many ancient civilisations conquered the island of Sicily and because of this it is a rich and cultural destination for a Classics school trip. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Barbarians and Byzantines all had their input in Sicily and its position in the Mediterranean made it the crossroads for invaders and traders from Europe, Asia and Africa. Explore ancient street layouts, religious monuments and public buildings centred on Agrigento’s magnificent Greek acropolis. Overlooking the Mediterranean, the city’s extensive remains show evidence that Agrigento was once one of the largest and most fashionable centres of the ancient world. Investigate layers of history to enable understanding of the daily experiences of generations of Greek and Roman inhabitants. There are many sites to visit on an Equity school trip to Sicily, all of which will enhance your students’ appreciation and understanding of classical civilisations.
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
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Based on GCSE geography taught from September 2016 onwards
Accommodation
Albergo Athenaeum
- 3 star hotel
- 24hr reception
A modern hotel that welcomes school groups and is conveniently positioned.
Location: Walking distance to the cathedral and historical centre.
Facilities: Front office desk is open 24h with full assistance and multi-lingual staff.
Accommodation: 80 rooms spread over 6 floors, single, doubles and triples with air-conditioning, private bathrooms and televisions.
Meals: Standard and international menus available as well as catering for food intolerances.
Hotel Baia Degli Dei
- Views of Mt Etna
- Modern accommodation
This 3 star hotel offers a central point to explore all that Sicily has to offer with rooms of a high standard.
Location: Positioned on a beautiful bay of Recanati overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, a few kilometres from Taormina.
Facilities: The hotel offers a restaurant, TV room, relaxation room and bar with terrace.
Accommodation: 47 en-suite rooms that include air-conditioning, TV, hair-dryer and a safe-deposit box.
Meals: Continental breakfast and buffet dinner available.
Hotel Tre Torri
- Quality en-suite rooms
- WiFi available
The Hotel Tre Torri is conveniently located in the south of Sicily and has a lovely outdoor pool to enjoy in the summer months.
Location: The hotel is positioned in the Village Moses, between the Valley of the Temples and the beach of San Leone, close to shops.
Facilities: Restaurant, TV room, pool, free Wi-Fi.
Accommodation: 118 rooms are fully-furnished with air conditioning, telephone, TV, bathroom with shower and hair-dryer.
Meals: Continental buffet breakfast, meals served for lunch and dinner.
Quick Tip: This is just a small sample of possible accommodations available. Please contact us for more information.
Subject Specific Excursions
Palermo
Noted for its rich history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its 2,700 year existence.
Mount Etna
Mount Etna is Europe's largest active volcano and uniquely formed on a boundary between the European and African continental plates. This excursion allows students an amazing viewpoint of the volcanic landscape from the summit of the still active volcano.
Tindari
This small city is famous for its sacred sanctuary of The Black Madonna where many legends tell the tale of how the statue arrived in this city.
Syracuse
This historic city defeated Athens in 413 and is home to some beautiful well-preserved Greek and Roman remains, the most famous of these is the Greek theatre that is still used for festivals.
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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