Travel with your students through time on this historical rail tour.

This spectacular tour through Europe incorporates scenic rail travel with an itinerary that transports students through time.

Discover Pompeii’s evocative Roman city and the atmosphere of medieval Siena. See the stunning vistas from the Meteora monasteries in the Greek mountains and the ancient cave dwellings of the third oldest continually inhabited settlement in the world in Matera Italy

Unforgettable experiences await on this adventure through Europe and its enriching history.

Trip inclusions

  • An all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
  • Our full suite of tools, resources, checklists and support that will make your trip planning and advertising a breeze.
  • Free travel for teachers.
  • An GWT tour representative on hand 24/7.

Trip highlights

  • Experiencing Greek and Italian culture with a Greek Cooking Class and Italian Pizza Making Class
  • Travel through Greece and Italy via rail
  • A guided tour of Pompeii
  • Ancient Athens sites such as The Acropolis, Archaeological Park and National Archaeological Museum
  • Ancient Rome sites such as The Colosseum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain
  • The Medieval city of San Gimignano or Siena

Europe History: Travel Through Time by Rail Itinerary

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY
Fly from your home city to Athens ‍

DAY 2: ATHENS

When you arrive you will be met by your private transfer, which will first take you on a panoramic tour of the city before bringing you to your accommodation. ‍

DAY 3: ANCIENT ATHENS

Today students visit the famous Acropolis and Archaeological Park on a 2 hour history tour and visit of the surrounding ancient sites like the Ancient Agora, The Roman Agora, the Hephaisteion and Hadrian’s Library.   They also visit the Acropolis Museum. ‍

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