School Geography Trips to Rome & the Bay of Naples
Experience the best of both worlds
A two-centre school geography trip to Rome and the Bay of Naples will allow your young geographers to experience the very best of Italy. Split your time between the ancient city of Rome with its 3,000 years of history, culture and architecture, and the stunning Bay of Naples with its backdrop of rocky coastlines, volcanic landscapes and archaeological riches.
Rome’s fascinating landmarks and the Bay of Naples’ dramatic landscapes can’t fail to make an impression on your students.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Rome
Visit of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill
Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
Day 2
Transfer to Bay of Naples
Vesuvius summit trek to the crater rim
Quiz night at hotel
Day 3
Capri boat trip and Anacapri chairlift
Ice cream making demonstration in Sorrento
Fun file activity
Day 4
Pizza making session
Guided visit of Pompeii
Flight home
A typical quote is based on a 4 day, 3 night tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling October 2025 and includes, subject to availability:
- Return flights from UK to Rome/Naples
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Half board accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made-itinerary
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
- Excursions:
- Colosseum entrance
- Pompeii entrance
- Mount Vesuvius entrance
- Return Capri ferry
Optional Extras
- Field Study Tutor
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Rome and Bay of Naples
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Mount Vesuvius
Pompeii
Capri Day
Trevi Fountain
Palatine Hill
Colosseum
Herculaneum
Amalfi Coast
Fondo Galatea Working ...
Naples Archaeological ...
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
Learning Outcomes
Perfect for all ages and stages of secondary education
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Curricular Links
- Changing Places
- Coastal Systems & Landscapes
- Ecosystems & Biodiversity
- Geographical Skills
- Globalisation & Global Systems
- Natural Hazards
- Plate Tectonics
- Rocks, Weathering & Soil
- Rural Environments
- Tourism
- Urban Environments
- Weather & Climate
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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