School Classics Trips to Sicily & the Bay of Naples
Why choose one when you can have both?
A two-centre school classics trip to Sicily and the Bay of Naples and Sicily is invaluable for classics students covering this period, promising an unforgettable experience. You’ll see the scale of Greek architecture in the Valley of the Temples, gaining an insight into the day-to-day life of Romans at Pompeii, topped off with an exciting overnight cruise to Sicily.
You’ll travel the sea where Odysseus, Aeneas and Hannibal ventured through the Straits of Messina, where spectacular panoramic views of the Sicilian and Calabrian coastline await you.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Catania
Taormina and the Greek Amphitheatre
Day 2
Full day at Valley of the Temples
Stroll to a local gelateria
Day 3
Arrive in Sicily and visit Syracuse Archaeological Site
Visit Ortigia
Pizza evening at local restaurant before overnight ferry to Naples
Day 4
Guided tour of Pompeii
Visit to Naples Archaelogical Museum
Fun Files quiz at hotel
Day 5
Guided tour of Herculaneum
Flight home
A typical quote is based on 5 day, 4 night tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling October 2025 and includes, subject to availability:
- Return flights from UK to Italy
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Full board accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Overnight transfer
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in the Bay of Naples and Sicily
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Pompeii
Giardini Naxos
Mount Vesuvius
Villa Oplontis
Temple of Serapis
Flavian Amphitheatre
Herculaneum
Fondo Galatea Working ...
Paestum
Capri Laser Boat Trip
Pasta Factory Tour
Ice Cream Making Demon...
Naples Underground Tour
Mount Etna Cable Car &...
Alcantara Gorge
Lipari, Panarea & Stro...
Taormina
Vulcano
Agrigento, Valley of t...
Siracusa Archaeologica...
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in the Bay of Naples and Sicily
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King’s House Hotel
Fondachello
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Hotel la Ripetta
Piano di Sorrento
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Hotel Klein Wien
Piano di Sorrento
- Situated on Sicily's East Coast, adjacent to Mount Etna
- 5 minute walk from public and private beaches
- Outdoor pool facing Mount Etna
- Wi-Fi
- Customer Feedback: "Wow, staff were blown away with the high standard of the accommodation" The Thomas Hardye School
- Outdoor pool facing Mount Etna
- Shared lounge and TV area
- Ping pong table
- Karaoke
- Mediterranean garden and terrace
- Children’s play area
- Restaurant and bar
- Gift shop
- Meeting rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Go for a swim in the outdoor pool
- Play a game of ping pong
- Enjoy a night of karaoke
- Soak up the sun in the Mediterranean garden and terrace
- Relax in the shared lounge and TV area
- Walk to the public and private beaches
- 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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What help do you have in Italy to assist us in the event of disruption?
We have a strong relationship with our agent in Italy, therefore in the event of any disruption to your tour we will liaise with them promptly to ensure that they can offer us all the local support and assistance we need. Our Italian coach operator has robust transport resources to quickly implement changes where necessary.
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What happens if we are unable to complete our planned excursion on our school trip to Italy?
With excellent local knowledge, our internal Italian specialists, in conjunction with our Italian agents, will also be on hand to discuss alternative excursions and activities and changes to your itinerary should they be required. Experience has shown us that, during times of disruption, with some minor changes we are able to carry out the majority of our itineraries.
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Is all of your accommodation audited in advance?
Yes, all of our accommodation is audited prior to us offering it to a group. The criterion of these audits is governed by the School Travel Forum (STF). It is important to remember that each country is governed by their own standards and laws and these may differ from UK law. However, we require our accommodation to meet our standards as a minimum. We work with the hotels and agents to endeavour to ensure that our standards are met.
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What happens if there is a volcanic eruption whilst we are in Italy?
Throughout your tour you will have 24-hour access to a member of our team, if you do have any concerns or require any assistance. We also have a strong relationship with our agent in Italy, therefore in the event of any disruption to your tour we will liaise with them promptly to ensure that they can offer us all the local support and assistance we need. This local knowledge and direct communication means that in the event that you are directly affected by an eruption we will be on hand to offer a calm, efficient evacuation to safety, if required. We have access to accommodation in different locations, should your group need to be relocated.
Should your return be affected we will be on hand to offer support and assistance until your group is safely back in the UK. We have 24-hour contact available with the majority of airlines and we have experienced the high level of support they offer during the repatriation process. Please be assured that your tour is in safe hands and that the safety of our groups is our top priority. Additionally, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries or require any additional information at this stage.
Travel in safe hands
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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