Summer, 2027 - Pompeii and the surrounding Campania region
We are excited to share the second Seven Hills Latin in Pompeii trip for June 2027, 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 Pompeii, examine Latin inscriptions and graffiti, and engage with the ancient city in ways that are creative, academically serious, and memorable.
Seven Hills in Pompeii
“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.”
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, 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 and transportation during 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’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
2027 program fee to be announced in July of 2026. 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 October 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.
Expert local guide and working archaeologist tour - Summer 2026 Program
Cave of the Sibyl with Latin readings from Vergil’s Aeneid - 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
We strongly recommend that families consider travel insurance to protect against unforeseen changes to travel plans.
2027 Trip - Informational Meeting
If you are interested in the 2027 trip, please complete the interest form below to add your name to the informational meeting list, which we will hold in September, 2026.