School Classics Trips to the Bay of Naples
Bringing ancient Greek and Roman history to life
From the landing place of Aeneas in the north, to Pompeii in the south, a school classics trip to the Bay of Naples offers a range of interesting visits linked to Greek and Roman ancient history.
From the nearby Roman city of Pompeii and the wealthy holiday resort of Herculaneum that lie in ruins, to the three Doric Greek Temples of Paestum that stand amongst the best preserved in the world, there’s so much to explore. You’ll understand how architecture and street planning transformed social aspects of Roman culture, bringing classical studies to life.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Naples
Flavian Amphitheatre and Temple of Serapis
Check into hotel and walk to local gelateria
Day 2
Trek to Mount Vesuvius summit and view crater rim
Guided tour of Pompeii
Fun Files activity
Day 3
Herculaneum
Naples Archaeological Museum
Fondo Galatea working farm and pizza making
Day 4
Full day at Paestum
Ice cream making and souvenir shopping in Sorrento
Pizza evening at hotel
Day 5
Visit Villa Oplontis
Flight home
A typical quote is based on 4 day, 3 night tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling October 2025 and includes, subject to availability:
- Return flights from UK to Naples
- 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
- VAT
- Excursions:
- Enrty to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Bay of Naples
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius
Villa Oplontis
Temple of Serapis
Flavian Amphitheatre
Herculaneum
Fondo Galatea Working ...
Naples Archaeological ...
Paestum
Capri Laser Boat Trip
Limonoro Sorrento
Pasta Factory Tour
Ice Cream Making Demon...
Naples Underground Tour
Valle dell’Orso Water ...
Sorrento Bowling
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Bay of Naples
- 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
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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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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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
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