b'THE GRANDEUR OF Scan here ANCIENT ROME for the full itineraryBUILT OF BRICKS, CLOTHED IN MARBLE2228 April 2026 Historical Background7 days To paraphrase the historian, Livy, Gods and men chose the Seven Hills as Expert Historian: the site for the salubrious capital of what was to become the greatest Dr Harry Sidebottomempire of the ancient world because of its position in the very heart of Italy. Surrounded by fertile plains, its navigable river brought produce from the Activity Level: 2 inland regions, facilitated seaborne commerce from abroad and yet was far enough from the sea to avoid the danger of foreign fleets. From its mythical founding around 750BC, the hegemony of Rome spread first through Italy, In the company of our expert historianthen across the whole Mediterranean. Romes conquests, above all of the we explore the eternal citys majorGreeks, profoundly changed its culture and architecture. As the empire archaeological sites to realise the fullgrew, so Rome transitioned from monarchy to republic, then, via murderous grandeur of Ancient Rome. At eachcivil wars, back to the autocracy of the emperors. Each era left behind monument, work of art and building, we willindelible architectural footprints that remain for us to explore during our explain who built or erected them, highlightseven days in Rome.important characteristics and interpret their purpose. Through a series of in-situ vignettes we discuss how and where Roman society functioned and see evidence of the impact of its laws, class structure, military, education, government, economy, religion, art and even cuisine. Our tour will take us to the private dwellings of the Palatine, the civic buildings of the Forum, the mighty Colosseum, Imperial mausoleums, martial columns, the ancient port of Ostia and Hadrians villa at Tivoli.Based out of our centrally located hotel, the majority of our exploration will be on foot or by public transport, so ensure that you bring comfortable walking shoes.Day 1Fly London to Rome and transfer to our hotel for 6 nights Welcomedrinks and introductory talk before dinner (D)Day 2 Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Palatine Museum (B,D)Day 3 Colosseum, San Clemente, Arch of Constantine (B,D)Day 4 Day trip to Tivoli - Hadrians Villa (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 5 Trajans Market, Imperial Fora and Column of Marcus Aurelius,4-star or best available hotels, meals asTriumphal Arch of Trajan (B,D)indicated, drinks with dinner, all entranceDay 6Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace) Museum, Mausoleum of Augustus,fees, tour manager and expert historianPantheon (B,D)throughout, all internal travel, optionalDay 7Ostia Antica Transfer to airport for return flight to London (B)travel from UK.145926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 14 22/08/2025 13:35'