Latin Immersion

Roma Caput Mundi

10 Day Latin Program
Starting from $4299.00
Far from being a dead language, Latin is still very much alive and waiting for students’ discovery on this ten-day program. Students will discover temples, arenas, and even an active volcano as they make modern connections to the ancient world. As they explore Naples, Rome, and the surrounding areas, students will follow the Suburani Latin textbook series and immerse themselves in the stories and adventures of its beloved characters. 10 Day Latin Program in Italy

Includes Family Stay Experience®

10 Day Immersion Program

Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing

Dedicated Planning Assistance

Why You’ll Love This Trip

  • Ostia Antica
  • Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Class
  • Herculaneum
  • Ischia
  • Aragonese Castle
  • Pompeii
  • Roman Forum & Colosseum
  • Artisan Workshop
  • Street Food Tour
  • Circus Maximus
  • Vatican City
  • Castel Sant'Angelo

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 | Naples

After landing in il Bel Paese, students will visit the archeological complex at Ostia Antica, a less-crowded but sprawling site that will allow students to orient themselves for the days of exploration ahead. The group then heads south to discover Naples, a melting pot of Classical and modern civilizations. They will conclude their first day with a cooking class to learn how to make authentic Neapolitan pizza. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3 | Naples

Students will spend the morning at the archeological site at Herculaneum, the first Vesuvian city to be uncovered and explored. Then, the group 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. After seeing the region from above, students will also experience it from below as they visit the 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 4 | Naples

Students will face Scylla and Charybdis as they take the ferry to Ischia, a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples. There, they will visit the Pithecusae Archeological Museum to learn about some of the region's first Greek colonists and the efforts being made to preserve that history. Then, students can peel back the layers of history at the Aragonese Castle, which has served as a castle, prison, monestary, and more for the Greeks, Romans, and beyond. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | Naples to Rome

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. After their visit, students will transfer to Rome for the rest of their stay. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 | Rome

Students will continue their exploration of the ancient world while navigating the modern hustle and bustle of the Eternal City. They’ll discover well-known sites like the Forum and the Colosseum but also the Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero's vast palace complex now burried underneath the surrounding Oppian Hill. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 | Rome

Students will learn about ancient artisinal practices like perfume making, leather working, or ceramics before exploring modern Italian culinary treats on a guided street food tour of the city. At the end of the day, with the help of virtual and augmented reality, the group will find the Circus Maximus sporting complex restored to some of its former glory. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8 | Rome

Students will make personal and cross-cultural connections during a visit to a liceo classico, one of Italy's college preparatory high schools where students are required to study ancient languages and literatures. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9 | Rome

Students will visit Vatican City, the only sovereign country in the world where Latin is the official language, and nearby sites of Classical interest like Castel Sant'Angelo, originally built as Hadrian's mausoleum but then repurposed as a papal fortress. Groups can further explore with a stroll along the Tiber River and a peek inside the Ara Pacis Museum. They will conclude their time with a final feast of Italian delicacies. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 | Departure

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

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel
surcharges)
In-country transportation (air, motorcoach, van, as
applicable)
All overnight accommodations
Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only
International phone allowance $10 per day for one leader while in country
24/7 Xperitas emergency support while abroad
Meals as indicated on the itinerary
Activities Included:
Ostia Antica (with guide)
Pizza-making class and dinner
Herculaneum (with audioguide)
Vesuvius (with guide)
Naples Underground (with guide)
Archeological Museum of Pithecusae
Aragonese Castle
Pompeii (with guide)
Colosseum/Roman Forum/Palatine (with guide)
Domus Aurea (with guide)
Artisan workshop
Street food tour (with guide)
Circus Maximus Experience
Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica (with guide)
Castel Sant'Angelo
Activities Included:

Price Excludes

  • Airline baggage fees
  • Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
  • 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 xx participants

Pricing Calculator

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Spring Payment Schedule

Payment and cancellation 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, 2024 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

Spring Programs: March and April, 2025

June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2024 (Final)

$500 due with application*

November 1, 2024

$1000

December 1, 2024

$1000

January 15, 2025

Balance

*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.

Cancellation Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2025

Date of Cancellation

Refund Amount

Cancellations received through October 1, 2024

Refund of all money paid

MINUS a $100 adminstrative fee*

October 2 - November 14, 2024

Refund of all money paid

MINUS a $250 administrative fee*

November 15, 2024 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)

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, 2024 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

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2025

June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2024 (Final)

$500 due with application*

November 15, 2024

$1250

January 15, 2025

$1250

March 15, 2025

Balance

*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.

Cancellation Schedule

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2025

Date of Cancellation

Refund Amount

Cancellations received through October 15, 2024

Refund of all money paid

MINUS $100 adminitrative fee*

October 16 – November 30, 2024

Refund of all money paid

MINUS a $250 administrative fee*

December 1, 2024 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)

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

*Prices are based on a minimum group size. When the minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply. Final prices are determined by dates, air arrangements, family stay communities and other program components as confirmed by Xperitas, as well as the total size of the group and number of leaders at the time of final billing. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.

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.
Roma Caput Mundi
10-Day Program
  • Ostia Antica
  • Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Class
  • Herculaneum
  • Ischia
  • Aragonese Castle
  • Pompeii
  • Roman Forum & Colosseum
  • Artisan Workshop
  • Street Food Tour
  • Circus Maximus
  • Vatican City
  • Castel Sant'Angelo