PUZZLE IT OUT!

Step back in time and enjoy a day in ancient Rome on an exciting scavenger hunt. Specially created to provide families with an entertaining and informative overview of ancient Roman history, society and culture, this experience is sure to be unforgettable and enriching for both grown-ups and the younger generation. A well-thought-out combination of archaeology, fun activities and educational games will allow children to relive the glories of the empire and the heroic days of the gladiators. Participants will retrace the footsteps of warriors, rulers, temple-goers and traders to unlock the true facts and legends behind Rome’s best-known monuments.

Your child-friendly guide will lead you on a carefully planned route through the remains of the ancient city and bring Rome’s history to life, conjuring up the epic figures who walked along its streets and the world-shaking events that took place on this very spot. Take a deep breath and what you’ve only read about in books now appears right before your eyes!

Budding archaeologists will solve riddles and puzzles, snap shots of fascinating findings, follow clues, engage in brain teasing challenges together with other family members and finally carry home a prize. Of course, the most valuable reward after all this mental exertion is the knowledge – and pleasure – gained during the hunt. Along the way, your tour guide will point out famous landmarks and lesser-known sites, recounting memorable and intriguing anecdotes to animate your experience.

The expedition will lead you to the largest and most imposing amphitheatre of the Roman world: the Colosseum. This masterpiece of ancient engineering is evidence of the Romans’ brilliant construction skills and provides a spectacular example of their ingenuity and innovation in the fields of technology, science and architecture, achievements which remained unequalled for centuries. The gruesome calendar of events of great popular appeal staged here included warrior fights, wild animal hunts and executions. Roam through the ruins of stone walls and bleachers and imagine how a gladiator must have felt as he prepared for battle and awaited his destiny, stirred by the cries and cheers of 60,000 impatient spectators echoing through the arena.

Enjoy the myths and true stories narrated by your guide as you explore Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, taking in triumphal arches, imperial domus, basilicas and temples. You will decipher Roman numbers and Latin inscriptions, find out which wild beast is closest to the heart of the Romans and learn about the legendary origins of the city. Can you believe it all began with a fight between two brothers?

This scavenger hunt is the perfect way to fill the gaps in your knowledge about the ancient world and engage the whole family in a quest for the missing pieces of the puzzle. All the historical information will be tailored to your children’s age and interests, well seasoned with curiosities about customs, myths, symbols and daily life of one of the world’s most fascinating ancient civilizations.