Seven Hills Latin in Pompeii - Summer, 2026

June 12 through 17, Pompeii and the surrounding Campania region

The large theater at Pompeii

Street in Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius

We are excited to share the Seven Hills Latin in Pompeii trip for June 2026, based in Pompeii and the surrounding Campania region. This small, family-based program is designed for students studying Latin as well as for students with a strong interest in the ancient world, offering an immersive experience of Roman history, daily life, and culture in their original setting.

One of the central goals of the trip is to allow students to encounter places they have already studied through our Latin readings and discussions, and to see how language, history, and daily life come together in a real physical space. Students will explore Roman houses, streets, and shops, speak (in Latin!) in the ancient theater, examine Latin inscriptions and graffiti, and engage with the ancient city in ways that are creative, academically serious, and memorable.

Academic Focus

The academic focus of the program will be on Pompeii and Herculaneum, with a guided visit to Mount Vesuvius. Activities will emphasize Roman daily life, archaeological history and methodology, Latin inscriptions and linguistic explorations, and the historical context of the cities in the first century CE.

The programming is appropriate for upper elementary through high school students studying Latin, as well as for students with a strong interest in the ancient world, and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend alongside their children.

Program Dates

Herculaneum

Families arrive in the Naples area on or before Friday, June 12, 2026. The program will begin that evening with a welcome dinner.

Guided activities and academic programming will take place from June 13 through June 17, concluding with a closing lunch on the final day, after which families may depart or continue independent travel.

What Is Included

The program fee includes:

  • Guided visits to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius with Wes and expert local guides. Activities will include an archaeologist-led tour, exploration of ancient food culture (including bakeries and thermopolia), Latin graffiti scavenger hunts, Latin recitations in historic public spaces, guided exploration of both Pompeii and Herculaneum, a visit to Mount Vesuvius, and more.

  • Academic programming coordinated by Seven Hills

  • A one-hour pre-trip Zoom seminar for participating students, introducing the program and preparing short Latin passages for recitation in Pompeii

  • On-site coordination throughout the program

  • A welcome dinner on the first evening

  • A closing lunch on the final day

Wes will attend all program activities and lead the academic components in the style of Seven Hills’ creative, discussion-based approach to classical education, working alongside expert local guides.

What Is Not Included

Flights, lodging, and most meals are not included. Families will book their own flights and accommodations, allowing for flexibility in scheduling, lodging preferences, and budget.

We will provide recommendations for several hotels in Pompeii to make meeting for program activities convenient.

Program Fee

The program fee is $2,600 per family, which includes up to two students and up to two parents. For families with more than four participants, an additional per-person fee of $450 will apply. The fee covers all program-related activities listed above.

Enrollment Minimum and Confirmation

The program will run with a minimum of four families and a maximum of six families, and will be officially confirmed by March 1, 2026, or earlier if the minimum enrollment is reached. If the minimum is not met, the program will be canceled and all payments will be fully refunded.

Payment Schedule

Deposit

A $550 deposit per family is required to reserve a spot in the program.

  • Deposits are fully refundable if the program does not meet minimum enrollment and is canceled by Seven Hills

  • Once the program is confirmed, the deposit becomes non-refundable, as it is used to secure guides and program logistics

Final Payment

The remaining balance ($2,050) is due by April 3, 2026. Families will receive payment instructions and a reminder prior to the final payment deadline.

Cancellations

Because this is a small, carefully planned program with limited enrollment, we are unable to offer refunds after the program has been confirmed, except in the case of program cancellation by Seven Hills.

We strongly recommend that families consider travel insurance to protect against unforeseen changes to travel plans.

Registration

To register for the program, please complete the registration form below by February 16. Following registration, we will send an invoice for the program deposit. Enrollment is confirmed once the deposit is received. As always, please reach out with any questions. I’m looking forward to exploring Pompeii and the surrounding region with you and your family!