Outstanding Secondary School Tours to Rome

A basic 4-day itinerary. This suggestion is for four days in Rome. To complete this itinerary you will need to fly early on the first day and leave late on the last day, or arrive the night before by air and have an extra hotel night, or if you wish to travel by coach you will need to add a whole day at either end of the itinerary.

Suggestions And Ideas for Visits and Excursions

Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.

Rondo recommends the following curriculum attractions in Rome

A – Art & Architecture | C – Culture | G – Geography | H – History | L – Leisure | P – Performing Arts | Sc – Science, Tech & Engineering | G – General Tourist Attraction

• St Peter's Basilica [A |C |H |G]: The world’s biggest Christian Basilica is a must visit during a trip to Rome. You will be amazed by the art and architecture of the Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine chapel. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, so talk to us about planning the best time to visit to minimise queueing.
• Pantheon [A |H |G]: Once a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of Ancient Rome before becoming the first of its kind to be turned into a Christian church, the Pantheon is one of the best preserved and most impressive monuments of Ancient Rome. The magnificent dome is the largest unsupported dome in the world.
• Castel Sant Angelo [A |C |H |G]: Originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, the Castel Sant Angelo has also been a prison and papal residence. Given its varied history it makes for a fascinating visit, with an excellent museum inside.
• Colosseum [A |C |H |G]: Once capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum is one of the most iconic symbols of the ancient world. The building is still impressive 2,000 years after its construction, and we can arrange guided tours so your students can learn all about its fascinating history and significance to Roman culture.
• St Peter's Basilica [A |C |H |G]: The world’s biggest Christian Basilica is a must visit during a trip to Rome. You will be amazed by the art and architecture of the Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine chapel. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, so talk to us about planning the best time to visit to minimise queueing.
• Pantheon [A |H |G]: Once a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of Ancient Rome before becoming the first of its kind to be turned into a Christian church, the Pantheon is one of the best preserved and most impressive monuments of Ancient Rome. The magnificent dome is the largest unsupported dome in the world.

Other Visits and Excursions

Tivoli [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | Leisure Activity]

Explore Hadrian’s villa and the Villa d’Este – two world heritage sites displaying some of the finest examples of Roman and Renaissance architecture. Your students can learn all about the construction of these magnificent villas and the stories of their Roman inhabitants. The Tivoli Gardens are simply spectacular and are not to be missed!

Keats Museum [Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

Dedicated to the English Romantic poets who were captivated by the city. Your students can gain a fascinating insight into the lives and works of John Keats, Mary Shelley, Percy Shelley, and Lord Byron.

Basilica of Saint John Lateran [Art and Architecture | Culture | History |General Tourist Attraction]

This lesser-known ancient church is Rome’s Cathedral and is well worth a visit in addition to the Vatican.

Trevi Fountain [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

The largest baroque fountain in the world is also one of the most beautiful.

Capitoline Hill [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

The most sacred of Rome’s seven hills, the Capitoline Hill was home to the Temple of Jupiter and the Triad, so had a huge place in Ancient Roman culture. It was also at the centre of some of the most momentous events in Roman history, from which your students can learn all about right where they took place. The hill is now home to the Capitoline Museum, which has many ancient masterpieces such as The Dying Gaul and the Capitoline She-Wolf.

The Forum and Palatine Hill [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

Both these attractions are included in the same admission ticket as the colosseum. As the centre of activity in Ancient Rome, visiting the site will give students a valuable insight into the day-to-day lives of its citizens. The Palatine Hill gives magnificent views across the city and was once the Imperial residence of Caligula and Nero. We can supply you with a guide if needed, to get the most out of a visit to the ruins. There is also little shade here, so we recommend visiting later in the day when it is cooler.

Circus Maximus [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

Back in its glory days this stadium could hold over 250,000 spectators as they enjoyed the chariot races that took place there. Although the ruins have faded with time, this is still a valuable visit for those studying Ancient Rome.

Ancient Ostia [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

About 20 miles outside of Rome, the beautifully preserved ruins of this port city will give a valuable insight into life in the Roman Empire. Your group could spend an entire day exploring its art, architecture, and history.

Catacombs [Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

Burial inside the city walls was forbidden from the fifth century, so there are thousands of burial chambers underground outside Rome. There are several catacombs you can visit, so talk to us about what would best work with your itinerary.

Spanish Steps [Art and Architecture | General Tourist Attraction]

At the base of Piazzi Trinita dei Monti, these iconic steps lead up to the Trinita dei Monti Church.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Rome is very dependent on seasonal availability. We can tell you about the types of accommodation we are able to offer and then be more specific in our quotation, depending on availability at the time of your visit.

We can offer three styles of accommodation:

• There are youth hostels which are typically large and busy.
• There is small privately run hotels of an older style which are very central, but do not have a restaurant so evening meals are taken in nearby restaurants.
• There are modern hotels on the outskirts of the city which offer a comfortable package and an onsite restaurant.

Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.