School Classics Trips to Rome & the Bay of Naples
Showcasing the best of ancient Greek and Roman history
A two-centre school classics trip to Rome and the Bay of Naples will immerse your students in a captivating realm of ancient civilisation.
In Rome, the city’s temples, tombs, forums, and fountains whisper tales of both glorious triumphs and gory battles, with an atmosphere that remains eerily electric. Here, students can envision gladiators standing gallantly in the Colosseum and emperors raising their hands to captivated crowds. This iconic city has profoundly shaped our modern world – its influence is seen in our roads, art, architecture, technology, law, literature, language, making it the perfect vibrant and varied destination to explore for those studying classics.
In this best of both world tour, students also explore the Bay of Naples, a place rich in Roman and Greek history. This stunning region is steeped in renaissance remnants and home to incredible Roman sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum. Educational trips to Naples offer a melting pot of cultures and some seriously scrumptious Neapolitan pizza!
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Rome and transfer
Visit the Roman Catacombs
Walk to a local gelateria
Day 2
No coach transfers included today
Guided walking tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill
Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
Day 3
Transfer to Bay of Naples
Guided tour of Pompeii
Fun Files activity
Day 4
Guided tour of Herculaneum
Guided tour of Villa Oplontis and Naples Archaeological Museum
Airport transfer and flight home
A typical quote is based on 4 day, 3 night tour for 36 members (+4 free places) travelling October 2025 and includes, subject to availability:
- Return flights from UK to Italy
- Coaching for the duration of your tour, unless otherwise stated
- Half board accommodation in Rome
- Half board accommodation in Bay of Naples
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- VAT
- Excursions:
- Colosseum entrance
- Pompeii entrance
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Rome and Bay of Naples
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Pompeii
Circus Maximus
Caracalla Baths
Domus Aurea
St Peter’s Basilica
Catacombe San Callixtus
Palatine Hill
Mount Vesuvius
Roman Forum
Colosseum
Pantheon
Ostia Antica
Villa Oplontis
Temple of Serapis
Flavian Amphitheatre
Herculaneum
Fondo Galatea Working ...
Naples Archaeological ...
Paestum
Ice Cream Making Demon...
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Rome and Bay of Naples
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Hotel Villa Rosa
Via Giovanni Prati
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Hotel la Ripetta
Piano di Sorrento
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Hotel Klein Wien
Piano di Sorrento
- 5 minute walk from Trastevere Station
- Great links to Rome’s historic centre and the Vatican
- Quad, triple, twin and single beds
- En-suite facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Customer feedback: "I cannot speak highly enough of the staff at Hotel Villa Rosa. Consummately professional and helpful, they were invaluable in helping us to resolve various situations (e.g. lost phones, taxis etc.) and it was very clear, very quickly, that I could rely on them completely."
- Sun terrace and outdoor seating
- Bar
- Shared lounge and TV area
- Luggage storage
- Wi-Fi
- Soak up the sun on the terrace
- Grab a bite to eat in the restaurant
- Chill out and watch TV in the shared lounge
- Hop on the train for sightseeing in central Rome
- Family-run hotel with welcoming atmosphere
- Magnificent views across the Bay of Naples
- Short walk to the beach
- Wi-Fi
- Customer Feedback: "We really hope to go back to the same place , it was excellent. Great location!" London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
- Customer Feedback: "The hotel location and staff were excellent. I would definitely like to stay there again on our next visit."
- Rooftop terrace with sun loungers
- Hot tub
- Shared lounge and TV area
- Restaurant
- Triple, twin and single rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Relax on the rooftop terrace
- Unwind in the hot tub
- Chill out the shared lounge and TV area
- Grab a bite to eat at the on-site or nearby restaurants
- Walk to the beach for a spot of sun bathing
- Family-run hotel with welcoming atmosphere
- Magnificent views across the Bay of Naples
- Short walk to the beach
- Within walking distance of local restaurants
- Wi-Fi
- Sun terrace
- Shared lounge and TV area
- Restaurant
- Quad, triple, twin and single rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Relax on the sun terrace
- Chill out in the shared lounge and TV area
- Walk to the beach for a spot of sun bathing
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From dedicated Tour Managers to Party Leader Launch Packs, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Are seatbelts provided on foreign coaches?
This depends on the country where you are visiting and their local laws. However, we will always endeavour to use coach companies who use coaches fitted with seatbelts.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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Do your hotels comply with our Local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.
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Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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