Explore Roman Catholicism on a religious studies school trip to Rome!
We can arrange for your students to attend a General Audience with the Pope, subject to schedule. And you can stay in a fully refurbished and completely modernised 13th century Cistercian monastery. With churches on almost every corner and countless remarkable ancient and renaissance buildings, your group will soak up a wealth of religious heritage of a fascinating city that has been at the heart of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years.
You could also choose to make your school trip to Rome cross-curricular, thanks to the fantastic opportunities the city also offers for Italian, art and classical studies.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4
Morning
Flight to Rome
Afternoon
Transfer to accommodation
Evening
Evening meal
Day 2/4
Morning
Visit to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
Evening
Evening meal
Visit to the Trevi Fountain
Day 3/4
Morning
Visit to the Colosseum
Afternoon
Visit the Catacombs of St Callixtus
Evening
Evening meal
Visit to the Spanish Steps
Day 4/4
Morning
Visit to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona
Afternoon
Transfer to airport
Evening
Return flight to UK
What's included?
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3 nights' half-board accommodation
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Aiport taxes and passenger duty at current rates
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Airport transfers in resort
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ATOL protected return flights from the UK
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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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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT at current rates to tour operators
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Influences of religion on society
- Religious heritage within art and architecture
- Similarities and differences between religions
- Multicultural societies
GCSE
- Influences of religion on society
- Key beliefs and practices of Catholic Christianity
- Freedom of religious expression
Educational activities and visits
Church of Santa Maria della Concezione and Catacombs
This church was founded by the brother of Pope Urbano VIII Barberini, the cardinal Antonio Barberini, at the beginning of… Read More
St. Peter's Basilica
This vast sixteenth-century Italian renaissance cathedral replaced an earlier structure dating from the fourth century, St. Peter's draws pilgrims and… Read More
The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
An important religious site for early Christians, the Catacombs of St Callixtus, which siton the Appian Way (Via Appia… Read More
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
The world's smallest country manages to play host to one of the finest art galleries. The Vatican has a vast… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre)
Echoing the giant stadiums of today, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans. Built by the… Read More
Pantheon
This breathtaking domed structure has survived intact from the first century to the present day, and its architectural influence can… Read More
Roman Forum
The forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome. The largest buildings were the basilicas… Read More
Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
The Fontana di Trevi/Trevi Fountain is the most famous, and arguably the most beautiful,fountain in Rome. This impressive monument dominates… Read More
Accommodation
The 4* Hotel Archimede is a renovated 19th century building. The classically decorated hotel is great for school groups looking for central accommodation within easy reach of the main tourist sights.The 156 bedrooms have private bathrooms with hairdryer and also feature air conditioning, free wifi and television. Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, with adults in twins.A buffet breakfast will be served every morning.Please note there is a Tourist bed tax of 6 euros per person per night. This has to be paid directly by you to the hotel.
The 3* Hotel Florida is located just a few minutes from Termini station. The beautiful historic building has been completely renovated and offers 43 classically decorated guestrooms. Students will generally be accommodated in multibedded rooms and staff in twins. A buffet breakfast is served every morning.
Hotel Noto is a 3* hotel located close to the Termini railway station in the centre of Rome. This hotel offers 148 rooms, students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins, all of which are en-suite. Other room facilities include air conditioning, telephone and satellite tvPlease note there is a Tourist bed tax of 6 euros per person per night. This has to be paid directly by you to the hotel.
Hotel Siracusa offers 150 comfortable rooms. Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms come with en-suite facilities, telephone, hair drier, safe and air conditioning. A large buffet breakfast is provided by the hotel.
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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.
Thank you for all your guidance and support on running my first trip abroad, the students absolutely loved it and were very eager to go back again.— Lode Heath School
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