The unmissable highlights of Rome, Sorrento and the Bay of Naples including Pompeii, Herculaneum & Mount Vesuvius. See the classic sites and explore the abundance of ancient Roman and Greek ruins of the regions for yourselves!
With an overwhelming amount of attractions and notable sites in Rome, it's easy for teachers to feel daunted by the prospect of trying to fit everything in. That's where our expertise comes in, having years of experience organising classics and geography school trips to Rome, we can guide teachers to the most important attractions and create an itinerary that maximises your time at each site.
This Rome and Sorrento highlights school trip means your students can explore further afield. Rich in history, the Bay of Namples region was first settled by the Greeks, then the Romans and is dominated by the summit of Mount Vesuvius, one of the few active volcanoes in Europe.
Bring your lessons to life as your students marvel at the grandeur of the Colosseum, explore the ruins of Pompeii and gaze over the wonders of Rome from Palatine Hill. The abundance of classical ruins and breathtaking scenery draws schools back to the region every year and will continue to inspire your students long after they return home.
This is our suggested Fast Track itinerary. If you would like to change the duration of your trip or choose different excursions, just contact us for a bespoke quote.
Take a boat over to the beautiful island of Capri, too small to get lost in yet big enough to spend an entire day there. On the island, you'll find the Certosa di San Giacomo monastery and Villa Jovis, Emperor Tiberius' most impressive residence.
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum is the sister city of Pompeii. Herculaneum is a popular visit with our groups because it is better preserved than Pompeii as the city was buried in mud rather than volcanic ash - and it tends to draw fewer crowds.
Mount Vesuvius is the only Volcano on mainland Europe to have erupted in the past 100 years. The volcano that destroyed the city of Pompeii is now a National Park, and you will walk up to the incredible crater and see beautiful views over the bay!
The Old Town of Naples with its narrow streets is definitely worth a look. A visit to the cathedral is highly recommended as the traditional services are led by monks. Generally known as the Duomo this 13th-century gothic cathedral dedicated to Naples' patron saint San Gennaro, is supposed to house the two vials of his coagulated blood.
Founded in 6th Century BC, Paestum is one of Italy's most important archaeological sites. The ruins of Paestum are famous for their three ancient Greek temples in the Doric order, dating from about 600 to 450 BC, which have been very well preserved.
Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The preserved site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that students can freely explore.
The Amalfi coast offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Italy making it an unmissable photo stop at the very least. Explore the Piazza Duomo, the cathedral and tropical garden.
The Villa Oplontis, located near the city of Naples and Pompeii, is thought to be the home that once belonged to Poppaea Sabina, who eventually became the wife of Emperor Nero. The remains of the villa have some beautiful murals which have held up pretty well in the wake of Mount Vesuvius's devastating eruption.
Once in Capri, head over to Certosa di San Giacomo, a former monastery with a church. It is a preserved historic site and doesn't draw too many crowds, but the views are magnificent.
A trip to Palatine Hill is usually combined with a visit to to the Colosseum and Forum. It offers amazing views of Rome and was home to ancient figures such as Augustus, Cicero and Marc Antony.
The impressive Colosseum is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman monuments and certainly one of the most recognisable. It was built to host 50,000 spectators and today your students can go inside and explore the site for themselves.
The Roman Forum is a complex of towering remains of a marketplace and other prominent government buildings in the historic centre of ancient Rome.
The jaw-dropping Sistine Chapel is the most famous chapel in the world, not least because of its grandiose decorated interior. It's worth visiting just to see Italian master Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" on the altar walls.
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. This is definitely a spot that students will want to stop at for a photo opportunity!
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