Rome, Italy

Spring Break: Discover Ancient Italy

Session Dates

Session 1: March 23, 2025 – March 29, 2025
Session 2:
April 13, 2025 – April 19, 2025

Rome Italy Colosseum
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Housing
Itinerary

Requirements:

  • Minimum age 18
  • Open to API and non API students

Deadline to Purchase: March 1, 2025

Starting Price: $2,499
Visa Required: No

Questions about this program? Send email to [email protected]

About

Spend your Spring Break traveling across Italy to discover the wonders of the ancient world. Start in Rome with guided tours of iconic sites like the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Continue to Naples and Pompeii for explorations of ancient ruins and architecture. Discover the stunning beauty of the Amalfi Coast with visits to Sorrento and Capri’s most important archaeological sites.

What’s Included

  • Hotel double room with daily breakfast
  • Transportation to five Italian cities: Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, and Rome
  • Welcome and Farewell Meals
  • Entrance fees and tickets to all included activities and historical sites
  • Guided tours
  • Seminars from Ancient Italy experts

Dates

Session 1: March 23, 2025 – March 29, 2025
Session 2:
April 13, 2025 – April 19, 2025

Pricing

Starting at $2,499

Purchase Deadline: MAR 01, 2025

Learn About This Location

  • Capital city of Italy, it is known as the “Eternal City” for standing the test of time

  • Friendly, warm, and inviting people

  • The opulence and beauty of Vatican City, and layer upon layer of history and culture

  • Fantastic Roman cuisine, a vibrant cafe culture with exceptional Italian coffee, and gelato around every corner

  • 20 minutes to the beach

API student poses in front of Roman Colosseum

Hotel

Sample Hotel Image in Rome, Italy

Amenities

  • Linens and towels
  • WIFI
  • Daily breakfast

Housing

We know that comfort and safety are top priorities when it comes to housing. That’s why API’s Visited and Verified™ brand means that every one of our housing options has been inspected by API personnel and meets our standards for quality, security and convenience.

INCLUDED
Experience a delightful hotel stay in Italy! Program hotels offer basic amenities including but not limited to linens & towels, WIFI, and daily breakfast. You will be able to take advantage of the great location(s), which will provide easy access to hotspots around the city via foot and/or nearby public transportation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of your neighborhood(s) and make the most of your stay! More details about the name of hotels, address(es) and inclusions will be provided in your pre-departure materials. For this program, you will stay in hotels in Rome, Pompeii, and Sorrento.

A shared room is included in the price, but you may also upgrade to a private room for $510 USD. To inquire about a private room, send an email to [email protected].

 

Schedule

Arrival & Departure Airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

You are responsible for arriving at your accommodations on the arrival date.

Itinerary

Day

Activity

Location

Overnight Location

Arrival Day

Arrive and check into accommodations

Seminar, “Introduction to Ancient Rome”

Guided walking tour 

Welcome dinner

Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy

Day 2

Guided walking tour of Colosseum and Roman Forum

Visit “Domus Romane”

Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy

Day 3

Travel to Naples 

Visit Archaeological Museum of Naples

Tour of Underground Naples

Travel to Pompeii

Naples, Italy + Pompeii, Italy

Pompeii, Italy

Day 4

Seminar, “Roman Architecture and Urban Design in Pompeii”

Guided tour of archaeological site in Pompeii

Pompeii, Italy

Pompeii, Italy

Day 5

Travel to ancient city of Herculaneum

Guided tour of archaeological site of Herculaneum

Travel to Sorrento

Group dinner

Ercolano, Italy

Sorrento, Italy

Sorrento, Italy

Day 6

Travel to Capri

Visit Villa Jovis

Travel to Rome

Farewell dinner

Capri, Italy

Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy

Departure Day

Independent transfer to airport for departure

Rome, Italy

 

This sample itinerary is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Participants will receive a confirmed itinerary closer to arrival.