With an artistic heritage dating back to Etruscan times, Rome is one of the world's great art cities and a must for an Art and Design school tour.
From £670pp
Based on 4 days
Suitable for Secondary Schools
Throughout history, it has played a starring role in the major upheavals of Western art and the results are there for all to see - amazing classical statues, stunning Renaissance frescoes, breathtaking baroque decor.
Walk around the centre and even without trying you'll come across masterpieces by the greats of the artistic pantheon - sculptures by Michelangelo, paintings by Caravaggio, frescoes by Raphael and fountains by Bernini. In Rome, art is not locked away from view, it's quite literally all around you.
Flight to Rome
Head straight into the city by visiting two iconic landmarks!
Visit Trevi Fountain, where an estimated €3000 are thrown into the water every day!
Then, head to the Spanish steps, an iconic area of Rome built in the 18th century.
Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.
Sketching time, followed by a visit to St Peter's Basilica.
Despite being one of the smallest countries in the world, the Vatican has plenty to offer! Explore this wonderful corner of the world before heading for an evening in the centre of Rome!
Evening in Piazza Navona, built on the site of the 1st century Stadium of Domitian which is reflected in the public open space holding the shape of the elongated oval.
Then stop in Campo dei Fiori, a neighbourhood which holds a famous market full of food, souvenirs, and clothing as well as a bustling atmosphere in the last standing open-air covered market in Europe.
Start the day by visiting the Galleria Borghese, with works by Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael and Rubens).
Then, head to the nearby Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, which holds a vast collection of modern and contemporary art. This strikes a dramatic contrast to the glories of the Renaissance and ancient Rome.
Explore The Colosseum, one of the greatest works of Roman architecture, and the Roman Forum, a former centre of political and social activity.
Window shopping in Via del Corso in the evening.
Flight home
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