Roma Caput Mundi
8 Day Immersion Program
Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing
Dedicated Planning Assistance
Why You’ll Love This Trip
Day 1 | En Route
The group's excitement will build as students and teachers leave home, embark on their transatlantic flight, and depart for Italy! Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Roma
Say “Buongiorno” to il Bel Paese! After landing, clearing customs, and making their way to the city center, students will navigate the modern hustle and bustle of the Eternal City. They can stroll by major tourist attractions such as the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain before enjoying a welcome dinner, and an introduction to Italy’s delicious cuisine, with their travel companions. Meals Included: Dinner
Day 3 | Roma
Students will discover modern Rome’s layers of ancient history. They’ll explore well-known sites like the Forum and the Colosseum but also the Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero's vast palace complex now buried underneath the surrounding Oppian Hill. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 | Roma
Students will visit the archeological complex at Ostia Antica, a less visited but sprawling, well-preserved site that will allow students to learn about the layout of Roman settlements and orient themselves for the days of exploration ahead. After returning to the city center, the group will enjoy a guided street food tour and, with the help of virtual and augmented reality, find the Circus Maximus sporting complex restored to some of its former glory. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 | Naples
This morning, the group will head south to discover Naples, a melting pot of Classical and modern civilizations. Students will spend the morning at the archeological site at Herculaneum, the first Vesuvian city to be uncovered and explored. Then, students will climb Mount Vesuvius to learn about the geological processes that formed the volcano and the volcanic activity that covered the nearby Roman settlements in 79 CE while enjoying expansive views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. They will conclude the day with a cooking class to learn how to make authentic Neapolitan pizza. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 | Naples
The students' textbooks will come alive as they explore Pompeii, one of the best-known Roman sites. Students can wander the sprawling urban complex and contemplate the layers of ash and rubble that preserved the city. Students will conclude the day with a visit to Naples Underground, a network of caverns, aqueducts, and tunnels built by the Greeks, improved by the Romans, and used throughout the history of the city. Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 | Roma
After a return train to Roma, students will visit Vatican City, the only sovereign country in the world where Latin is the official language. After exploring the Vatican Museums’ extensive collection and taking in the cavernous St. Peter’s Basilica, students will learn about ancient artisanal practices and try their hand at a painting or pottery workshop. Finally, they will celebrate a successful program abroad with a group farewell dinner. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 | Return
After a final breakfast at the hotel, students will say "arrivederci" to Italy and all the amazing sites they have explored during their time abroad. They can browse photos and videos and discuss their transformational experience on the return flight to the United States. Meals Included: Breakfast
Price Includes
Price Excludes
- Airline baggage fees
- Variance in air cost due to changes in group contract after booking or if the group size prevents using the booked air contract
- Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
- Passport, visa or other document costs
- Transportation to/from departure city
- Any meals not indicated on itineraries
- Spending money and gifts
- Any fees associated with advanced seating assignments
- Small-group supplement when group has fewer than 10 participants
Pricing Calculator
Spring Payment Schedule
Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.
Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 1, 2026 will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.
Payment Schedule
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Spring Programs: March and April, 2027 |
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June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2026 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
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November 1, 2026 |
$1000 |
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December 1, 2026 |
$1000 |
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January 15, 2027 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
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Spring Programs: March and April, 2027 |
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Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
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Cancellations received through October 1, 2026 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $100 administrative fee* |
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October 2 - November 14, 2026 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
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November 15, 2026 or later |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date) |
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30 days prior to departure |
No refund possible |
*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.
Summer Payment Schedule
Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.
Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 15, 2026 will receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.
Payment Schedule
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Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2027 |
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June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2026 (Final) |
$500 due with application* |
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November 15, 2026 |
$1250 |
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January 15, 2027 |
$1250 |
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March 15, 2027 |
Balance |
*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.
Cancellation Schedule
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Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2027 |
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Date of Cancellation |
Refund Amount |
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Cancellations received through October 15, 2026 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS $100 adminitrative fee* |
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October 16 – November 30, 2026 |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee* |
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December 1, 2026 or later |
Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date) |
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30 days prior to departure |
No refund possible |
*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.
Enrollment Information
All activities to be paid on-site using entrance fee allowance provided, unless listed in Program Inclusions.
The order of this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.
