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Rome & Bay of Naples Cultural & Transition Yr School Trips & Tours

Students taking this two-centre package gain a valuable insight into life in both Rome and the outlying regions that supplied the city. Combining Rome’s classical heritage with the trappings of a modern city, it is a fascinating year round destination to visit on a cultural school trip.

In the Bay of Naples, the preserved towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum provide a unique insight into 1st century Roman life, while coastal towns show their strategic importance to both the provision and protection of Rome. As these regions are only a few hours apart, Rome and Bay of Naples is an ideal two-centre package.

Sample itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Flight from Ireland & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from NST Representative Visit the Ancient Christian Catacombs Free time to explore the city & visit Santa Maria in Trastevere. Overnight in Rome
2 Guided visit to the Vatican City, on foot - visits include the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Explore ancient Rome including the Roman Forum, Colosseum & Palatine Hill Enjoy an Italian ice cream at the Trevi Fountain & the Spanish Steps. Overnight in Rome
3 Transfer by coach to Sorrento with en route stop at Mount Vesuvius & an excursion to Pompeii Overnight in Sorrento area
4 Visit Herculaneum, Solfatara & Naples Archaeological Museum Overnight in Sorrento area
5 Transfer to Rome for return flight to Ireland
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Morning Flight from Ireland & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from NST Representative
Afternoon Visit the Ancient Christian Catacombs
Evening Free time to explore the city & visit Santa Maria in Trastevere. Overnight in Rome
Morning Guided visit to the Vatican City, on foot - visits include the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica
Afternoon Explore ancient Rome including the Roman Forum, Colosseum & Palatine Hill
Evening Enjoy an Italian ice cream at the Trevi Fountain & the Spanish Steps. Overnight in Rome
Morning Transfer by coach to Sorrento with en route stop at Mount Vesuvius & an excursion to Pompeii
Afternoon Overnight in Sorrento area
Evening
Morning Visit Herculaneum, Solfatara & Naples Archaeological Museum
Afternoon Overnight in Sorrento area
Evening
Morning Transfer to Rome for return flight to Ireland
Afternoon
Evening

On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

  • Services of a See Off Representative at your departure airport

Accommodation

Popular options in Rome & Bay of Naples


Rome visits

Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel)

The most famous chapel in the world, decorated by the greatest artists of the Renaissance. The Sistine Chapel and the Stanze della Segnatura, decorated by Raphael, are on the visitor route through the Vatican Museums. This chapel represents a collection quite unique in the history of painting.

 

Colosseum

Amaze students with the monumental size and grandeur of the world’s largest surviving structure of Roman antiquity, the scene of the legendary and savage gladiatorial games. 

This, the largest monument of Ancient Rome, seated more than 50,000 spectators in its day. Your students will see the location where fights between men and beasts, gladiatorial contests, races and simulated naval battles took place.

Pantheon

Built as a temple to all the gods and rebuilt circa 126AD during Hadrian’s reign, it’s still in use today. A marvel of Roman engineering and, until the middle of the 20th century, the largest masonry dome built.


Bay of Naples visits

Herculaneum

When Vesuvius erupted in August 79AD, it engulfed the two flourishing Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. These have been progressively excavated and made accessible to the public since the mid-18th century. Smaller but better-preserved than Pompeii, a visit to Herculaneum is often preferred by many students.  

Pompeii

The preserved town of Pompeii has it all - houses, thermopolia, temples, baths, theatres, amphitheatre, palaestra and a forum. A unique chance to study ‘City Life in Roman Italy’ or to spend a day being a real “Roman” exploring the streets of the town buried by Vesuvius’ 79AD eruption.

Mount Vesuvius

Nowhere in the world can the effects of a volcanic eruption be better understood. You will be driven most of the way up the mount then take a 30-minute walk to the rim with a Local Guide. Your group will study the most densely populated volcano in the world. Geography groups can complete our dedicated activity sheets to consider its formation, eruptive history, anatomy and human management issues, and even read eye witness accounts of the 79AD eruption!


Evening activites

  • Time Elevator

Transport

We offer flights from a variety of departure airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Your own dedicated NST contact
  • Bespoke tour itineraries
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
  • Curriculum linked visit programmes
  • Great value for money - no hidden costs
  • Free group leader inspection visits
  • Risk assessment guidance
  • Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

  • Free educational resources
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Exceptional standards of coaching
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists guides throughout your tour
  • 24/7 support just a call away
  • Extensive group travel insurance

On your return

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