Gladiators & Legionnaires: Training & Team Building in Ancient Rome

Housed in a renowned historic building located directly on the Via Appia Antica, this program offers an immersive and guided learning experience, ideal for incentive trips and groups of all sizes.

• Guided tour of the Educational Museum of the Roman Legionary (civil and military sections: legionaries, Praetorian Guards, and gladiators).
• Physical training and instruction in the offensive and defensive techniques of gladiatorial combat.
• Provision of traditional training attire and use of the Rudis (the wooden training sword).
• Presentation of an official certificate of Roman citizenship to each participant.

Organizational Note (Capacity): For comfort reasons, the museum can accommodate a maximum of 45 to 50 people at a time. If there are more than that, the group will be split into two subgroups that alternate between the tour and the arena, each led by a separate guide.

Transportation Information (Important): Since the Appia Antica site is not easily accessible by public transportation, arranging a private transfer (taxi, minivan, or coach) is required to get there. We can include this service in your quote.

Duration: About 2 hours.

For corporate groups (10 or more people), this activity can be turned into a full-fledged “Olympics” (inspired by game shows like “Intervilles”). Participants are divided into teams, each supervised and guided by its own judge dressed in authentic Roman attire. The teams compete in physical and mental challenges:

• The Bridge: Rebuilding a Roman wooden bridge based solely on a photograph.
• Knife and Pilum Throwing: Aim carefully to stick knives and throw an ancient Roman spear (pilum) at wooden targets.
• The Statue: Carry a Roman statue through an obstacle course while keeping it perfectly balanced.
• The Anachronistic Object: A treasure hunt inside the museum to find a modern object hidden among the ancient artifacts.
• The Roman Numerals Challenge: Solve math puzzles and addition problems using only Roman numerals.
• The Provinces: Match the ancient Roman provinces with today's modern countries.

This exclusive package is reserved solely for large groups of more than 30 participants. Located in the heart of a private nature reserve, this large camp is ideally suited for large-scale, outdoor historical Olympic-style competitions.

• Learning outdoor combat techniques (use of the sword, broadsword, and shield).
• Javelin-throwing and historical archery workshops.
• Team-building course and introduction to traditional "bushcraft."
• Roman Legionnaire Certificate awarded at the end of the trials.

At the end of the training session, a final snack (fruit, cookies, water, and wine) is served on-site to celebrate everyone’s achievements. A private round-trip transfer service arranged by us is also required for this option.

Duration: About 2 hours and 30 minutes (snack included). Allow an additional 1 to 1.5 hours if you add the lunch or dinner option.

Examples of “Special Team Building” challenges (Historical Olympics) available upon request:

• Historical archery.
• Fire-starting contest using flint and cloth or dried mushrooms.
• Throw gladiator nets and tridents at stationary targets.
• Reenactments of historical dances, featuring dancers and musicians.
• Putting old magic tricks to the test with an illusionist.
• Attempts to put on a Roman military uniform.
• Retrieving fruit floating in the water while your hands are tied, using only your teeth.
• Archaeological drawing alongside an archaeologist.
• Agility Contest (Ancient Games): sack race, throwing balls and wooden hoops into a basket while blindfolded, race with water glasses, and balance games on wooden balance beams.
• Final treasure hunt: Participants receive clues containing Latin symbols encrypted using Caesar’s cipher (letters shifted three positions forward). Once they’ve deciphered the message, they must locate the target and bring it back.

Additional dining option: Country-style lunch or dinner starting at €35.00 per person. (Menu featuring grilled dishes and typical products from local farms: antipasti, assorted grilled meats, side dishes, cookies, fruit, water, coffee, and a glass of wine. Customizable option.)

• Availability: Daily, upon request.
• Duration: About 2 hours for Option 1 (via the Appia Antica) and about 2 hours and 30 minutes for Option 2 (Camp Nature, snack included).
• Participants: 1 to 200 people, depending on the package selected.
• Languages: Instructors lead sessions in Italian or English. For instruction in French or another language, the services of a dedicated translator or guide will be billed as an additional charge.
• Dress Code: Comfortable athletic clothing and walking shoes or sneakers are strictly required to participate in training sessions.
• Safety and Laws: This sport-based historical reenactment activity requires good physical condition and a strong team spirit. The use of historical weapons requires strict compliance with site regulations. These activities are governed by Italian and international laws governing amateur sports and historical reenactment.

To ensure you have an exclusive experience, our activities are always reserved exclusively for your group.

• Option 1 — Classic Private Package (1 to 11 people): Base price of €350.00 (including the first participant) + €70.00 for each additional participant.
• Option 1 — Large Groups (12 or more people) / Team Building / Olympics: Starting at €40.00 per person.
• Option 1 — Schools and student groups: Discounted rates available upon request (free admission for accompanying teachers).
• Option 2 — Large Groups (more than 30 people): Available only upon request for a customized quote, based on the exact number of participants (maximum capacity of 70 people in winter and 150 people in summer).
• Dining (Option 2): Country-style lunch or dinner starting at €35.00 per person.

To ensure exclusive use of the facilities, arenas, and instructors, we operate exclusively on the basis of written quotes. Please send us an email at info@beyondroma.com, making sure to include the following information:

• The selected option (Option 1: Via Appia Antica or Option 2: Camp Nature).
• The exact date and preferred time.
• The exact number of participants (and the group's profile: company, family, school group, private group).
• The hotel where you are staying so that we can provide you with a quote for a private transfer (if requested).
• Your overall reference budget for this activity.
• Any additional options you would like (group lunch/dinner for Option 2, ancillary services).
• Your complete contact information (company name or name of the person in charge, phone number where you can be reached on the day of the event, and full billing address).

• Exclusive Channel: To ensure thorough tracking of your logistics case, all requests and changes are handled exclusively via email. We do not process any reservations by phone, text message, or WhatsApp.
• Deadlines: All requests must be submitted at least 5 business days in advance, subject to instructor availability.
• Prepayment Required: The reservation of the date and the exclusive use of the arena are not confirmed until full payment has been received. No payments will be accepted on-site on the day of the event.
• Payment methods: Bank transfer (free of charge, subject to your bank's terms and conditions) or credit card via the secure Stripe system (service fee of +3.9% charged to the customer).

• Activity Policy: Cancellation terms and refund eligibility depend directly on the policy of the camp or the partner historical association. Details will be provided upon request.
• Agency Fees: The agency’s organizational fees are non-refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
• Services Booked: Private transfer services (coach), fees for reserving a room or museum, and catering orders are non-refundable once they have been confirmed by our subcontractors.