Rome, Italy

The Ultimate Rome Experience

Session Dates

Spring: March 20-22, 2026

Rome Italy Colosseum
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Housing
Itinerary

Requirements:

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

Deadline to Purchase: TBD

Starting Price: $849
Visa Required: No

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

About

Step into history with an unforgettable journey through ancient and modern Rome. Walk the same paths as emperors on a guided tour of the Colosseum, including access to the arena floor and underground chambers. The next day, visit the striking Castel Sant’Angelo, then explore the artistic and spiritual heart of the city with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Finish the day with a hands-on experience of Roman culture during a cooking class with a professional chef, followed by the delicious meal you’ve created. End your trip by discovering hidden corners of the city and step inside a preserved ancient Roman house, brought to life with immersive light and sound effects, followed by a traditional Roman-Jewish group lunch. The perfect finale to your Roman adventure!

Please note: Travel to and from Rome is not included—you are responsible for arranging your own means of transportation to and from the city. A minimum of 5 students is required for this excursion to take place.

 

What’s Included

  • 2-night hotel stay
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Walking tour along Rome’s 2,000-year-old path
  • Guided Colosseum tour
  • Traditional dinner on night 1 (location TBD)
  • Visit to Castel Sant’Angelo
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums-including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s
  • Basilica
  • Cooking class and dinner with a professional chef
  • Traditional Roman-Jewish lunch (location TBD)
  • Walking tour through the city center
  • Free time to explore Rome

Dates

Spring: March 20-22, 2026

  • Arrival: By 2:00 PM on March 20 (meet the group at the hotel – location TBD)
  • Departure: Late afternoon on March 22 (you are responsible for transportation back to the airport)

Pricing

Starting at $849

Purchase Deadline: TBD

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

Schedule

Arriva: Arrival into final destination before 2pm

Itinerary

DAY ACTIVITY
Friday
Morning Arrival into final destination before 2pm
Quick API meeting to review excursion itinerary
Afternoon Walk through ancient Rome on a two thousand-year-old path
Colosseum guided tour (with arena and underground)
Evening Rome traditional dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Rome at centrally located 4 star hotel
Saturday
Morning Breakfast at hotel
Visit the ancient Castle S. Angelo
Afternoon Vatican Museums guided tour with Sistine Chapel and S. Peter Basilica
Evening Cooking class & dinner with professional chef
Overnight in Rome at centrally located 4 star hotel
Sunday
Morning Breakfast at hotel
Walk through city center to Rome’s oldest and most hidden paths to visit perfectly preserved Roman house with light and sound special effects
Afternoon Group lunch with Roman/Jewish traditional cuisine
Students departure
DAY ACTIVITY
Friday
Morning Arrival into final destination before 2pm
Quick API meeting to review excursion itinerary
Afternoon Walk through ancient Rome on a two thousand-year-old path
Colosseum guided tour (with arena and underground)
Evening Rome traditional dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Rome at centrally located 4 star hotel
Saturday
Morning Breakfast at hotel
Visit the ancient Castle S. Angelo
Afternoon Vatican Museums guided tour with Sistine Chapel and S. Peter Basilica
Evening Cooking class & dinner with professional chef
Overnight in Rome at centrally located 4 star hotel
Sunday
Morning Breakfast at hotel
Walk through city center to Rome’s oldest and most hidden paths to visit perfectly preserved Roman house with light and sound special effects
Afternoon Group lunch with Roman/Jewish traditional cuisine
Students departure