School Mathematics Trip to Florence
Your maths school trip to Florence will allow your students to learn more about the important role maths played in the Renaissance, as well as open their eyes to the importance of maths in the wider world!
The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence bore witness to some incredible developments in maths, science and engineering from 14th – 17th century. During the Renaissance, people began to combine science and maths in ways that had not been attempted before, leading to incredible mathematical discoveries.
Maths was used by Brunelleschi to construct the giant dome of Florence’s cathedral, while trigonometry developed into a major branch of mathematics, which can now be used to explain the angle of inclination of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Renaissance also saw the invention of some truly beautiful mathematical instruments, many of which are now on display in the Museo Galileo.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4
Afternoon
Flight from the UK, transfer to accommodation on arrival
Evening
Free time for evening meal
Day 2/4
Morning
Visit to the Garden of Archimedes - A Museum for Mathematics
Afternoon
Visit to Museo Galileo (Institute and Museum of the History of Science) followed by a walk to the area around the famous Ponte Vecchio
Evening
Free time for evening meal
Day 3/4
Morning
Visit the Piazza del Duomo and Florence Cathedral
Afternoon
Visit to Museo di Leonardo da Vinci
Evening
Free time for evening meal
Day 4/4
Afternoon
Morning excursion to Pisa including visit to the Leaning Tower
Flight back to the UK
What's included?
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3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
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Airport transfers in resort
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:10
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return air travel inclusive of taxes
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VAT
Curriculum Links
All Levels
- Supports learning in STEM
- Application of mathematical thinking
- Maths-based careers
- Using maths to solve problems
- The Golden Ratio and Fibonacci
- The history of number systems
- Maths in action - art and architecture
Educational activities and visits
Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Located in the heart of Florence, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum offers a unique insight on the artist’s masterpieces and… Read More
Museo Galileo (Institute and Museum of the History of Science)
The new Galileo Museum, formerly the Institute and Museum for the History of Science, is dedicated to science and the… Read More
The Garden of Archimedes - A Museum for Mathematics
A museum entirely dedicated to Mathematics, itis divided into three sections, corresponding to three different ways of discovering the subject.The… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Brancacci Chapel
The church of Santa Maria del Carmine houses one of the greatest tributes to painting of all time: the frescoes… Read More
Florence Cathedral
Florence's striking black, white and pink cathedral captures Italian architecture at the very beginning of the Renaissance. Brunelleschi's dome took… Read More
Florence Cathedral Belltower
The belltower of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most beautiful belltowers in Italy, was an (extremely costly) invention… Read More
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The iconic symbol of Italy, Pisa's bell-tower would be a beautiful and architecturally significant building even without its famous lean… Read More
Medici Chapels
The Medici Chapels form part of the monumental complex of San Lorenzo, included is the church of San Lorenzo which… Read More
Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace)
The Palazzo Vechiois the most important civil building in the city of Florence.
The construction, designedby Arnolfo di Cambio, was begun… Read More
Ponte Vecchio
Best known of all Florence's treasures, this glorious bridge was the only one of six spared by the retreating Germans… Read More
Uffizi Gallery
Florence's finest art gallery grew out of the private collection of the city's ruling de' Medici dynasty and spans Italian… Read More
Accommodation
Excellently located, the Hotel Delle Nazioni is just a 10-minute walk from Florence Cathedral.Students are accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms are modern with en-suite bathrooms & TV.A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel, with evening meals taken in a local restaurant.
The recently refurbished Hotel Meridiana offers 67 modern air-conditioned rooms all with en-suite facilities.A buffet breakfast is served every morning in a spacious dining hall.
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
We'll tailor make your school trip to meet your specific requirements
2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip
4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Martin — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
I would highly recommend this trip to other schools. Everything went like clockwork and the students were fully engaged the whole time.— Denefield School
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