Subject related visits
Herculaneum
The high level of preservation of this Roman town means that students looking to understand Roman town planning have an excellent example to study.
Paestum
The Greek Temples at Paestum allow students to see important examples of Greek temple architecture. It also shows the reach of Greek civilisation.
Pompeii
Famously preserved in volcanic ash, Pompeii is another important example of Roman Imperial town design and architecture.
Villa Oplontis
This villa allows students not only to see how the rich lived, but also gives them an insight into the lives of slaves in Roman society.
Further highlights
- Geography
Solfatara
Although extinct, the crater still explodes with jets of steam charged with sulphurous fumes and bubbling jets of sand.
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius ranks among the most explored and well known volcanoes on earth. You will get to climb the actual volcano and study the giant rock close up. Mount Vesuvius is still active to this day.
Herculaneum
The high level of preservation of this Roman town means that students looking to understand Roman town planning have an excellent example to study.
Pompeii
Famously preserved in volcanic ash, Pompeii is another important example of Roman Imperial town design and architecture.
Campi Flegrei
Examine the volcanic lakes and mud pools and understand the reasons behind for their activity.
- Modern Foreign Languages
Italian Lessons
In partnership with local language centres, staffed by native speakers, students can be taught practical Italian and have the opportunity to ask questions related to the language.
Shopping trip
Students can use their knowledge of Italian to negotiate the shops and cafés that fill the bustling streets of Sorrento.
Cooking Lesson
Italy is famous for its cuisine, so students looking for an insight into the culture can try their hand at some traditional Italian cooking, while learning the names and stories behind the various dishes.