Expertly guided by the tirelessly energetic Mr Rossetti, former Head of Harrodian Prep, and the insightful commentary of Mr Lineker, teacher of Classics, pupils walked miles through the winding streets of Rome. Long days spent soaking up the ancient wonders of Italy's capital were punctuated with timely pit stops for gelato and pizza.
Amongst other highlights, the 11s climbed the cupola of St Peter's, one of the largest churches in the world, and heard gripping stories of gladiators in the mighty Colosseum and of gods in the Paestum, Temple of Poseidon.
Travelling towards the Sorrento coast, they meandered through the partially preserved streets of Pompeii and were able to imagine the busy life of this Roman trading town, before it was totally devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. New for this year, was a trip to Herculaneum, another of the lesser known lost cities, where the group enjoyed a scavenger hunt.
