Seven Hills in Pompeii - Summer 2027
Pompeii and the surrounding Campania region
Seven Hills returns to Pompeii for a second year in June 2027. This small, family-based program is designed for students with a curiosity about the ancient world, whether they are studying Latin, Greek, ancient history, or are curious about the idea of walking through a city that has been frozen in time for nearly 2,000 years.
One of the central goals of the program is to bring the ancient world off the page and into a real physical space. Students who have studied Roman history, mythology, or Latin through Seven Hills will find themselves standing in the very places they have read about: the houses, streets, shops, and temples of a living Roman city.
Together we will explore Roman daily life through the evidence it left behind, read Latin inscriptions on walls where they were written 2,000 years ago, and engage with extraordinary archaeological sites in ways that are creative and academically serious.
“The most incredible few days of learning and discovery in Italy! We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to travel, connect and learn with such a wonderful group!”
Forum baths in Pompeii - Summer 2026 Program
Academic Focus
The academic focus of the program will center on archaeological history and methodology, Latin inscriptions and linguistic exploration, Roman daily life and food culture, and the historical context of the cities in the first century CE. A guided visit to Mount Vesuvius will round out the experience.
The programming is appropriate for upper elementary through high school students with a strong interest in the ancient world, and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend alongside their children. Knowledge of Latin is not required for the trip.
“We all learned so much and enjoyed every bit of the program. Really appreciate the thoughtful planning. And loved getting to know everyone in this group.”
Tour with a working archaeologist - Summer 2026 Program
What’s 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), visit to a cliff-top castle in Baia, a Pompeii scavenger hunt for families, Latin recitations in historic public spaces, a visit to Mount Vesuvius, and more.
Academic programming coordinated by Seven Hills
A one-hour pre-trip Zoom seminar for participating students and parents, introducing the program and preparing short Latin passages for recitation in Pompeii
On-site coordination and transportation during the program
Welcome dinner on the first evening and a farewell lunch on the last 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.
What’s 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 2027 program fee will be in the range of $3,200 to $3,500 per family of up to four members, depending on final enrollment and confirmed activities. For each additional family member beyond four, an additional per-person fee applies.
A detailed fee breakdown will be shared at the informational meeting in September.
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 between October and November, 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.
Cave of the Sibyl with Latin readings from Vergil’s Aeneid - Summer 2026 Program
Triangular forum in Pompeii - Summer 2026 Program
Payment Schedule
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
2027 Trip - Informational Meeting
If you are interested in the 2027 trip, please complete the interest form below. We will schedule a September informational meeting for all interested families in the coming months.