• Sicily has a large amount of world-class art, ranging from Greek to Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, French, and Spanish, and some of it enjoys the most astonishing setting, abandoned on a hillside or nestled into a deserted cove where you can come upon it so naturally that you almost think you've stepped into a time machine.

    Subject Focus:
    • KS 3-5: Greek mythology, art, pottery, architecture and urban planning are all part of this ancient odyssey.
    • KS 3-5: Religious sites of interest including: the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti and the Benedictine cloister.
    • KS 3-5: Visit to archaeological parks and museums and the Temples Valley.
    • KS 3-5: Study why people lived so close to the largest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna.

    Student Outcomes:
    • An opportunity to study Greek mythology, art, pottery, architecture and urban planning.
    • See the areas and places relevant to students' studies, providing a better understanding of context, for example: Palermo.
    • View some of the richest archaeological sites in Sicily such as Agrigento, the Valley of Temples.
    • Evaluate the continuing influence of ancient themes and ideas found in Sicilian society to this day.
     

  • Noto

    Sitting near the southernmost tip of Sicily, the picturesque city of Noto is awash with ancient sites and religious architecture for your students to explore. Within easy reach of the Iblean Mountains, Noto is a must-visit stop on any educational tour to Sicily.

  • Siracusa

    Founded by the Ancient Greek Corinthians, the city of Syracuse still boasts a wealth of Greek architecture, amphitheatres and culture, for your students to explore. Visit the Ear of Dionysus, carved out of the Temenites Hill, the tomb of Archimedes and the mythical Arethusa’s Fountain.

  • Agrigento

    Examine the exhibits on display at the Agrigento Archaeological Museum, for a fascinating insight into the past. And complete your educational excursion to Agrigento with a trip to Temples Valley, honouring Juno, Concordia, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux, Vulcan and Asclepius.

  • Palmero

    Visit some of Sicily’s most significant religious sites on an educational excursion to Palmero. Explore the church of San Giovanni degli Eremit, the Palantine Chapel in the Palazzo dei Normanni, Monreale Cathedral and the Benedictine cloister, with its stunning panoramic view of the ancient city.

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