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Classics School Trip To Rome

Take your classics students on a trip to Rome and explore the remains of palaces, public arenas and triumphal monuments in the nexus of the mighty Roman Empire.

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Highlights

01

The Colosseum, largest amphitheatre in the world

02

First century palaces at Palatine Hill

03

The battle frieze on Trajan’s Column

04

Learn combat techniques at Gladiator School

Price Typically £448 Price per student Based on a 3 night tour for 30 students, travelling February 2021
Schools - Rome - Classics

I have used Travelbound for 6 of the 7 Classical Tours that I have organised and they are by far the best (organisation and value for money).

Royal Grammar School

Suggested itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Flight to Rome, about 2.5 hours Coach to accommodation Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps (flight time permitting) - evening meal
Breakfast Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill The Time Elevator - evening meal
Breakfast St Peter’s and the Vatican Museum then on to the Pantheon or Gladiator School Piazza Navona for an ice cream - evening meal
Breakfast and check-out of accommodation Visit Ostia Antica (flight time permitting) Airport for return flight to the UK

What's included*

Return flights UK to Rome
Insurance
Return overseas transfers
1 teacher place for every 10 students
Accommodation, half board
24/7 support during trip

*Please note, entrance fees where applicable are not included in typical price – contact us for more details

Recommended excursions

01 Colosseum, Rome
02 Palatine Hill
03 The Roman Forum
04 The Vatican
05 The Pantheon
06 The Catacombs, Rome
07 Ostia Antica
08 Time Elevator
09 Arch of Constantine
10 Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli
11 Trajan’s Column
12 Gladiator Training School
13 Trevi Fountain
14 Spanish Steps
15 Piazza Navona
01 Colosseum, Rome

The Colosseum is the most spectacular surviving edifice of ancient Rome and the largest amphitheater in the world. See the arena where senators, Vestal Virgins and the masses watched gory gladiatorial conquests, battle reenactments, executions and mythological dramas. A visit here helps students to understand the importance of the spectacle in Roman society.

2 hours See on map
02 Palatine Hill

Overlooking the Forum, this was once the smartest address in the Roman Empire. Students can investigate the remains of extravagant palaces built here for emperors including Tiberius and Domitian. The hill is said to be where Romulus killed Remus in 735BC, and in 2007, a sacred sanctuary dedicated to the brothers was unearthed here beneath the house of Augustus.

2 hours See on map
03 The Roman Forum

Visit the centre of classical Rome with your students, and stand on the spot where the great orators made their names. Now a sprawling ruin of architectural fragments in the city centre, the Forum was the site of processions, elections, public speeches and criminal trials. Tip: A visit here is a good starting point for discussions on the life and times of Cicero.

2 hours See on map
04 The Vatican

The centre of the Roman Catholic Church is home to the awe-inspiring Renaissance masterpiece Basilica di San Pietro and the Vatican Museums, with rich collections from classical sculpture to Egyptian pieces, Renaissance paintings and the legendary Sistine Chapel. Students learn how the Vatican gained its position and explore its contemporary meaning.

Half day See on map
05 The Pantheon

One of the best-preserved Roman buildings in the world, the Pantheon has been used as a Catholic Church since the 7th century AD. Built as a temple dedicated to all the gods, an excursion to the Pantheon offers the perfect opportunity to discuss the role of religion in Roman society.

2 hours See on map
06 The Catacombs, Rome

Explore the underground burial chambers tucked beneath the Eternal City, on a guided tour of Rome’s Catacombs. An eerie experience for even the bravest of hearts, your students will gain a fascinating insight into the city’s history by exploring what lies beneath its streets. Photo © Dennis Jarvis.

Tip: The Christian catacombs house important examples of early Christian art, from before 400AD

2 hours See on map
07 Ostia Antica

Founded around the 4th century BC, Ostia served as Rome’s port city for centuries until the Tiber changed course, leaving the town high and dry. Excavations have revealed a remarkably intact Roman town in a tranquil, green setting, 30km southwest of Rome. As well as beautifully preserved buildings, the site is known for its impressive frescoes and mosaics

Half day See on map
08 Time Elevator

With three panoramic cinema screens and special effects, from wind to moveable seats and platforms, the time elevator immerses students on an educational journey. It starts with the legend of Romulus and Remus, through the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the events of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Fascist period up to the present day.

45 mins See on map
9 Arch of Constantine

Symbolic of a pivotal point in Roman history, the Arch of Constantine is great for groups interested in the later Roman Empire. This monument to the Emperor Constantine’s victory on the Milvian Bridge – with friezes praising him in battle and civilian duties – ignites debate on the roles of war, victory, change and continuity in Roman society.

30 mins See on map
10 Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli

This once opulent villa was built as a retreat from Rome for the Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. In the later years of his reign he governed the empire from here, and it was then used by his successors. In the ruins, gardens and fountains, students can see evidence of the extravagant tastes of the emperors and cardinals who once lived there.

Half day See on map
11 Trajan’s Column

This triumphal column, completed in 113AD, commemorates Emperor Trajan’s victory in the Dacian Wars. Students can study the continuous frieze that winds up around the tower depicting his two military campaigns. It shows the emperor and his troops preparing for and engaging in battle, providing an invaluable source of information on Roman methods of warfare.

30 mins See on map
12 Gladiator Training School

This sporty workshop lets students walk in the shoes of gladiators. Instructors teach them ancient combat techniques and explain the gladiators’ life and times. Students wear a traditional tunic, Roman sandals, belt and protective gloves, and use a wooden training sword. On completion they receive a medal declaring them a ‘Tiro’, or first level gladiator.

2 hours See on map
13 Trevi Fountain

This fountain at the junction of three roads – tre vie – marks the end point of one of the aqueducts that supplied water to ancient Rome. Completed in 1762, it’s a baroque extravaganza of carved seashells, sea beasts and mermaids incorporated in a stately triumphal arch. It famously featured in the films Three Coins in the Fountain and La Dolce Vita.

30 mins See on map
14 Spanish Steps

Students on their own ‘Grand Tour’ can join the likes of writers Byron and Honoré de Balzac in being inspired by the view from the longest and widest staircase in Europe. The hillside was transformed in 1723 – 1725 in honour of a diplomatic visit by the king of Spain, with the staircase linking the Piazza di Spagna to the Trinita dei Monti church.

1 hour See on map
15 Piazza Navona

Originally built as a stadium in the first century for athletic contests and chariot races, Piazza Navona was laid out in its ruins in the 15th century, and is now a lively place where locals and tourists hang out. Students can watch the street performers, enjoy an ice cream and admire the baroque palaces that line the square.

Tip: A good place to spend time in the evening

1 hour See on map
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Typical accommodation

Image displaying the Hotel Luciani ★★
Hotel Luciani ★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

Located perfectly for public transport, it’s 50m from bus and Metro stops
100m from the Stazione Termini
24-hour reception desk and multilingual staff make this great for groups

Facilities:

Snack bar and Wi-Fi access
TV room
Continental breakfas
Image displaying the Hotel Pacific, Rome ★★★
Hotel Pacific, Rome ★★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

Located close to St Peter’s Square and the Vatican in a respectable neighborhood
1.5km from Stadio Olimpico stadium for football fans
Close to the main train station where your group can catch a Metro line to all the famous sights

Facilities:

Soundproofed rooms
All rooms with private bathrooms
Satellite TV lounge & buffet breakfast

Learning outcomes

Subject focus

Learners will:

  • Study the remains of Roman civilisation to see what can be reconstructed and understood from these buildings
  • See the city that created some of the great poets and writers of Roman literature and discover what inspired them
  • View archaeological sites and sculptures specified in OCR/AQA syllabuses

Student outcomes

Students will have had an opportunity to:

  • Study Roman architecture and modern archaeological techniques at first hand
  • See the places they’ve learnt about in their studies – for example, from the life and career of Cicero – and gained a better understanding of the context
  • Assess the societal and technological changes that took place throughout ancient Roman history
  • Evaluate the historical and continuing influence of Roman themes and ideas

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