Bay of Naples Classics
from £572pp
Based on 4 days
Suitable for Secondary Schools
Overview
The fascinating archaeological sites of the Bay of Naples, including Pompeii and Herculaneum, offer students a unique insight into Roman daily life and the importance of coastal towns in the Bay of Naples for the protection of Rome. The area offers a wealth of visits linked to both Roman and Greek ancient history.
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
- Assess the societal and technological changes that took place throughout ancient Roman history
- Evaluate the historical and continuing influence of Roman themes and ideas
- Understand the connection with ancient Greek civilisation
Our Suggested Itinerary
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Day 1
Flight to Naples.
Visit to the Naples Archaeological Museum, one of the most important for classical archaeology, OR enjoy a tour of Underground Naples to discover the subterranean streets of original, Roman-era yellow tufa stone.
Private coach transfer to your accommodation in Sorrento Peninsula.
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Day 2
Visit the Mount Vesuvius to learn about its geography and history. Enjoy spectacular views!
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Herculaneum, with a wealth of archaeological finds, from ancient advertisements and stlylish mosaics to carbonised furniture and terror-struck skeltons.
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Day 3
Visit the Temples of Paestum (with three Doric Greek temples) and Paestum Archaeological Museum.
Then spend some time at the well-preserved Villa Oplontis (also known as Villa Poppaea), popularly believed to be the villa built by the Emperor Nero as a wedding present for his second wife.
In the evening, visit a Gelateria for gelato-making demonstration and a tasty treat!
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Day 4
On your last day, enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii to discover day-to-day Roman life before 79AD.
Return flight home.
Accommodation
We use safe and secure accommodation especially suited to schools. Our accommodation is usually 2* or youth hostel standard and provides a perfect base for enjoying your tour. All accommodation we use is audited, and our auditing regime is verified by independent experts.
Testimonials about this trip:
Trinity High SchoolStewart has been fantastic and helped every step of the way. Thank you!
Packwood Haugh SchoolFantastic service. Aurélie and Ana were both excellent. Prompt, efficient, ultra-helpful and went out of their way.
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Travel by Coach
- Door-to-door transport (coach, channel crossing, road tolls and taxes)
- Use of coach during your stay for local excursions
- Accommodation and meals as arranged
- Full services and assistance of your dedicated Travel Consultant
- Full itinerary booking service
- Free places on a 1:8 ratio
- ABTA Protected - ABTA bonding for your financial security
- 24 hour emergency hotline whilst travelling
- Our prices depend on how full the coach is!
Travel by Air
- Return flights by scheduled or charter airline from a London airport
- Return airport transfer at the destination
- Accommodation and meals as arranged
- Full services and assistance of your dedicated Travel Consultant
- Full itinerary booking service
- Free places on a 1:10 ratio
- ATOL Protected - ATOL bonding for your financial security
- 24 hour emergency hotline whilst travelling
- Our prices are always fixed and guaranteed.
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