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Rome, Italy

Rassias Language Immersion in Rome Dartmouth College

Session Dates: September 07, 2025 – September 14, 2025
Application Deadline: 
June 15, 2025

*You will be redirected to API’s application process.

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About

Dates
Housing
Itinerary

Requirements:

  • Open to Professional or Continuing Education, and
  • Open to Undergraduate College students

Starting Price: $8,300

Visa Required: No

About

Join us for an unforgettable week in Rome, where language learning meets cultural discovery. This unique program offers an immersive experience designed to deepen your understanding of Italian language and culture through expert-led instruction and enriching cultural excursions.

Each morning begins with an engaging language and cultural session led by the renowned Dartmouth Rassias Center for World Languages and Cultures of Dartmouth, known for its dynamic and interactive language teaching methodology. This method is an immersive language-learning approach that is designed to accelerate learning, boost retention and get you speaking in just a short amount of time. The vision and mission of the center are to share, serve, and inspire by teaching language and culture in a way that builds real understanding—across borders, backgrounds, and professions. Rooted in the belief that language learning is deeply human, they aim to connect people, open minds, and make a lasting impact through inclusive, dynamic, and purpose-driven instruction.

In the afternoon, explore Rome’s breathtaking history, art, and culinary traditions with curated visits organized by API, a leader in experiential education. A variety of visits to Rome’s most iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and historic neighborhoods will be offered. Program highlights include but are not limited to a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and an authentic Italian lunch and wine tasting experience at a local winery.

Whether you’re a language enthusiast, a lover of history, or simply eager to experience Rome from another lens, this program promises to provide an immersive, intellectually stimulating, and culturally enriching experience!

This program is open to anyone that is looking for an experiential learning experience.

Program Dates

Session Dates: September 07, 2025 – September 14, 2025
Application Deadline: 
June 15, 2025

Pricing

Starting at $8,300

*You will be redirected to API’s application process.

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
Sardinia, Italy

Hotel | Classic*

*Classic: Included in the program cost, this housing includes all the essentials.

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Housing

Experience a delightful hotel stay throughout your program in Italy. Program hotels offer basic amenities including but not limited to linens & towels, WIFI, and in some cases daily breakfast. You will be able to take advantage of the great location, 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 and make the most of your stay! More details about the name of your hotel, the address and inclusions will be provided in your pre-departure materials.

Included or from +$700

Experience a delightful hotel stay throughout your program in Italy. Program hotels offer basic amenities including but not limited to linens & towels, WIFI, and in some cases daily breakfast. You will be able to take advantage of the great location, 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 and make the most of your stay! More details about the name of your hotel, the address and inclusions will be provided in your pre-departure materials. 

*You will be redirected to API’s application process.

Schedule

Arrival Airport: Rome FCO Airport

API organized airport reception and transfer to program accommodations

Cultural Visit

Included

Colosseum and Roman Forum Visit in Rome

Guided tour of Colosseum and Roman Forum, an iconic symbol of ancient Roman engineering and culture, is a massive amphitheater that hosted gladiatorial games and public spectacles in the heart of the Roman Empire.

Cultural Visit

Included

Vatican museums Visit in Rome

Enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. This experience offers an unforgettable journey through centuries of art, faith, and architectural splendor, highlighted by masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the towering beauty of St. Peter’s dome.

Cultural Visit

Ostia Antica in Italy
Included

Ostia Antica

Visit this incredibly well-preserved archaeological site situated at the mouth of the Tiber River. Ostia Antica previously served as a crucial commercial and military hub, and now showcases well-preserved ruins, including public baths, theaters, and even a synagogue.

Cultural Visit

Borgheses Gallery in Italy
Included

Borghese Gallery

The Borghese Gallery in Rome is a renowned art museum housed in the stunning Villa Borghese, showcasing masterpieces by Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael, and Titian. Surrounded by lush gardens, the gallery offers an intimate viewing experience of one of the world’s most exquisite private art collections.

Itinerary

Day

Activity

Day 1

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Morning

  • Arrival into Rome FCO airport
  • API organized airport reception and transfer to program accommodations

Afternoon

  • API health and safety orientation

Evening

  • Welcome dinner including program overview and logistics
  • Free evening for independent exploration

Day 2

Monday, September 8, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on basic greetings, introductions, and ordering food.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Roman Forum & Colosseum guided visit

Evening

  • Optional group meal #1

Day 3

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on basic grammar and vocabulary related to travel and sightseeing.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Guided tour of Vatican City, including St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Museums (~4 hours)

Evening

  • Free evening to explore. For example, check out the area surrounding Vatican City and/or enjoy some local cuisine (practice ordering food & drinks!)

Day 4

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on conversation skills like asking for directions, making suggestions, and expressing opinions.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Guided tour of the Pantheon and surrounding area (including but not limited to the Trevi Fountain and the iconic Piazza Navona square)
  • Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in Pantheon Square, observing street performers, people-watching, and practicing conversation with locals.

Evening

  • Group cooking class, including 3 course dinner of traditional Roman dishes

Day 5

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on describing places and sharing travel experiences.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Visit to Ostia Antica, the ancient Roman port city. Guided tour of the well-preserved ruins.

Evening

  • Optional group meal

Day 6

Friday, September 12, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on cultural topics including but not limited to: Italian art, cinema, and literature.

Afternoon

  • Afternoon winery visit including lunch with wine tasting.
  • Enjoy stunning views while learning about local wine production, followed by a lunch of local products with an accompanying wine tasting.

Evening

  • Dinner on own

Day 7

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on summarizing the program experience and sharing stories.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery, admiring masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael.
  • Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Villa Borghese Gardens, perhaps with a picnic.

Evening

  • Farewell dinner in a local restaurant with live music

Departure Day

Sunday, September 14, 2025

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Independently organized transfer to airport for departure

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

Day

Activity

Day 1

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Morning

  • Arrival into Rome FCO airport
  • API organized airport reception and transfer to program accommodations

Afternoon

  • API health and safety orientation

Evening

  • Welcome dinner including program overview and logistics
  • Free evening for independent exploration

Day 2

Monday, September 8, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on basic greetings, introductions, and ordering food.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Roman Forum & Colosseum guided visit

Evening

  • Optional group meal #1

Day 3

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on basic grammar and vocabulary related to travel and sightseeing.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Guided tour of Vatican City, including St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Museums (~4 hours)

Evening

  • Free evening to explore. For example, check out the area surrounding Vatican City and/or enjoy some local cuisine (practice ordering food & drinks!)

Day 4

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on conversation skills like asking for directions, making suggestions, and expressing opinions.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Guided tour of the Pantheon and surrounding area (including but not limited to the Trevi Fountain and the iconic Piazza Navona square)
  • Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in Pantheon Square, observing street performers, people-watching, and practicing conversation with locals.

Evening

  • Group cooking class, including 3 course dinner of traditional Roman dishes

Day 5

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on describing places and sharing travel experiences.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Visit to Ostia Antica, the ancient Roman port city. Guided tour of the well-preserved ruins.

Evening

  • Optional group meal

Day 6

Friday, September 12, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on cultural topics including but not limited to: Italian art, cinema, and literature.

Afternoon

  • Afternoon winery visit including lunch with wine tasting.
  • Enjoy stunning views while learning about local wine production, followed by a lunch of local products with an accompanying wine tasting.

Evening

  • Dinner on own

Day 7

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Morning

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Language and culture instruction with Rassias representatives. Focus on summarizing the program experience and sharing stories.

Afternoon

  • Free time for quick lunch
  • Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery, admiring masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael.
  • Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Villa Borghese Gardens, perhaps with a picnic.

Evening

  • Farewell dinner in a local restaurant with live music

Departure Day

Sunday, September 14, 2025

  • Breakfast at accommodations
  • Independently organized transfer to airport for departure

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

*You will be redirected to API’s application process.