Students will discover rich mythology, iconic temples and some of the best-preserved examples of the ancient world.
Take your Students on a cultural adventure of Italy and Greece. Uncover the storytelling power of ancient wonders, such as the City of Pompeii, Ara Pacis and Mycenae.Over 2,000 years ago the ancient Greek civilisations introduced concepts that would shape modern democracy, science, philosophy, and medicine. From ancient citadels and lost civilisations to the site of the first Olympic games. Students will become immersed in the history and culture of ancient Greece building an understanding of its legacy in today’s world.
Discover the world’s most successful ancient civilisation and the grandfather of western culture as we know it today, the Roman Empire. Walk among the ghosts of Pompeii and wonder at centuries-old architecture at the Arch of Constantine. A visit to Italy isn’t complete without learning the traditional craft of pizza making, and let’s be honest who doesn’t love pizza!
Trip Inclusions
- An all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
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Trip Highlights
- Walk among the gladiators, feel the atmosphere and imagine the noise reverberating around the magnificent Colosseum on a guided walking tour.
- Tour the Vatican City and marvel at one of the most famous painted interior spaces in the world, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling.
- Explore the streets of Pompeii, a Roman city frozen in time during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
- Visit the Acropolis of Athens including the Parthenon, and the Theatre of Dionysus to name just a few of the ancient structures.
Greece & Italy Classics Tour
Day 1: Arrive in RomeUpon arrival your students will take a guided tour of the mighty Colosseum. Visit the Arch of Constantine, Ara Pacis, and Circus Maximus and then a free afternoon. Pizza Making evening – learn how to make Italian pizza and then eat it!
Day 2: The Vatican City
The Vatican City, the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. It’s home to the Pope and a trove of iconic art and architecture. Guided Tour – Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and The Basilica of St Peter!
Day 3: Ancient City of Ostia
Believed to have been founded as far back as the 7th century BC. Ostia may have been Rome’s first colonia, explore the large theatre, many baths and temples, taverns, Inns and harbour buildings.
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