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Rome,
the Eternal City, was the centre of one of the greatest empires
in history and ruins of its past may be found in many of its
streets. Join archaeologist, Dr Paul Wilkinson, on a long weekend
trip that brings the glory of Imperial Rome to life. This ‘no
frills’ holiday of £250 does not include flights,
transfers or hotel but does include all entrance fees, a local
guide and coach or train to Ostia.
Thursday 31st May
In the morning we will meet at the Pantheon for a tour of this
beautiful temple and church. Then we will visit the lively
Piazza Navonna, the site of the Stadium of Domitian, before
walking to the Mausoleum of Hadrian, now the Castel S. Angelo.
After lunch we will visit the Altar of Augustan Peace, the
Ara Pacis, the nearby Mausoleum of Augustus, and move on to
the Roman Baths of Diocletian. It was here Michelangelo built
the Church of St Maria degli Angeli inside the still standing
Roman baths. Later we cross the road to see the wonderful treasures
of the National Roman Museum.
Friday 1st June
The day starts with a specially arranged visit to the Church
of San Clemente. We will see the various archaeological levels
of this famous church, followed by a tour of the nearby Colosseum,
venue for some of the most grisly games in the Roman world.
In the afternoon, we will tour the Roman Forum, rightly described
as the most famous meeting place in the world, and in all history.
The tour will end with a visit to the Mamertine prison, the
Senate House and the Tabularium on Capitoline Hill with its
world famous museum. If time we can also walk down to the Tiber
and visit the Theatre of Marcellus, the Temple of Apollo Sosianus,
the Porticus of Octavia, and Tiber Island.
Saturday 2nd June
We will start the day at the Arch of Constantine, built to
commemorate Romes first Christian Emperor. We then move
on to visit the Palatine
Hill with its famous gardens and museum, after lunch we will
walk past the Circus Maximus to the Baths of Caracalla one
of the most famous baths in Rome capable of accommodating
1,550
people. Sunday 3rd June
Another busy day will begin with an early
departure by train or coach to take us to the Roman town and
port of Ostia, entry point for the riches of the Empire
that would be taken up the Tiber to Rome. Our tour of the site
will include the theatre, the baths, the forum and many of the
other well-preserved buildings. Lunch can be enjoyed on site.
What
the price of £250 per person includes:
• Fully-guided and escorted tours provided by Dr Paul Wilkinson
• Coach and local guide on some days
• Entrance fees for museums and sites as specified in the itinerary
The trip does not include flights, transfers, hotels or meals
(flights available from easyJet at about £19.99 - see easyJet.com).
Our preferred hotel is the Hotel Nerva, next to Trajans Forum
at about £95 single (see www.hotelnerva.com), or see www.nyceRome.com
for other hotels.
To Book: Send a deposit of £25 (with final payment four
weeks before departure) to the:
Kent Archaeological Field School
School Farm Oast, Graveney Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8UP.
Please note that all details are provisional.
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