Italian Language & Cultural Trip to Rome

About this trip

Your tour to Rome will absorb your students in the culture of Italy. From the wondrous sights of the Colosseum and Forum to the Sistine Chapel, this is sure to be a memorable and inspirational tour. Metro travel makes Rome accessible, but we recommend walking as it enables you to absorb the beauty of this ancient Roman city.

Sample Itinerary

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Colosseum and Forum
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain

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St Peter’s Basilica
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Spanish Steps

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Transfer to airport
Fly back to the UK

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Excursion Ideas

Colosseum Find out more

Colosseum

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: The Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and the largest amphitheatre in the world, considered one of the greatest achievements of Roman engineering and architecture. A symbol of the pageantry of the Empire and estimated to hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, it was used for gladiatorial contests as well as other public spectacles such as dramas based on Classical mythology. Construction began in 70 AD under Emperor Vespasian. The last recorded games were held there in the 6th century. The monument’s damage was mostly caused by earthquakes. The present-day exterior of the Colosseum is in fact the original interior wall.

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The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: Once the heart of Roman public life, the Forum is a plaza in the centre of Rome surrounded by the ruins of important ancient government buildings. Many events took place here including public speeches, trials and elections. Located in the small valley between the Palatine and Capitoline hills.

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Trevi Fountain

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: The largest Baroque fountain in the city, the Trevi Fountain is a beautiful, imposing construction that features the central figure of Neptune flanked by two Tritons – one struggles to master an unruly sea horse, the other leads a more docile animal (this symbolises the two contrasting moods of the sea). A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome.

Select Says: The fountain is mostly built of travertine stone. The largest building in the world constructed mostly of travertine is the Colosseum in Rome.

The Vatican City, St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine chapel Find out more

The Vatican City, St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine chapel

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: The Vatican is the smallest state in the world. It’s full of places of interest to be discovered including the Vatican grounds and Museum with fabulous art work such as the wondrous Michelangelo masterpieces in the Sistine chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica with its beautiful Renaissance architecture, and St. Peter’s Square with the impressive Egyptian obelisk at its centre.

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Spanish Steps

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural

What you’ll experience: A monumental stairway of 135 steps which climbs a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. They were built between 1723-1726 and designed by Francesco de Sanctis.

Select Says: At the base of the steps in the Piazza di Spagna is the early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia which translates as ‘fountain of the ugly boat’.

Accommodation Options

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Hotel Capitol

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Capacity: 100

What you’ll experience: The Hotel Capitol is ideally located near to the Roma Termini Railway Station in the historical centre of the city, and is close to all the main monuments. The Hotel Capitol is located in a historic late Nineteenth century building and staff are friendly and English speaking. A great choice for your school tour to Rome! Rooms: Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities, TV, air conditioning and WiFi. Facilities: Facilities: Comfortable reception, the rooms occupy the six upper floors and can be reached by a modern elevator from the mezzanine floor.

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Hotel Dina

Our Rating:

Capacity: 100

Location: Rome

What you’ll experience: Centrally located in Rome, close to the main train station. The Hotel Dina offers authentic Italian style accommodation in a great location. Rooms: Rooms: Bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, television, radio. Facilities: Facilities: Reception, breakfast room.

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