Live a Learn Italy experience in the beautiful and exhaustive Tuscany Moreover, thanks to our language classes you will end your holiday speaking the beautiful language of Dante!
Here is how we have structured the week for you. All activities are thought to be suitable for all preferences and to give everyone our perspective on Italian tradition and language learning.
DAY 1
Morning
Arrival, check in to your accommodation.
“Benvenuti in Italia!” – Greetings and presentations. Italian language class focused on conversation about Italian culture.
Lunch Tenuta “Il Cicalino”.
Afternoon Guided visit to Massa Marittima and San Galgano Abbey.
DAY 2
Morning Italian class “Italian meals and traditions”. Discover Italian customs and typical Tuscan dishes.
Lunch Typical lunch to taste fresh Italian food and pasta, as well Tuscan wines and other specialities.
Afternoon Move to the medieval town of Roccastrada. Follows a typical Italian aperitivo.
DAY 3
Morning Taste an oil session with Dr. Mattei, worldwide famous oil expert, to discover the production process behind the peculiar extra virgin olive oil. The lesson will be held in Italian and in a small oil museum.
Lunch During lunch discover some uses of extra virgin oil.
Afternoon Shopping time and aperitivo in the city centre.
DAY 4
Morning Move to Siena. Visit to the Duomo in the city centre and to the impressive Torre del Mangia. Discover the pastry tradition with some tasting.
Lunch Lunch in a typical restaurant.
Afternoon Visit to the Pinacoteca Nazionale and to the Gotich Palazzo Salimbeni. Enjoy an Italian aperitivo and return to Tenuta “Il Cicalino” for dinner.
DAY 5
Morning Guided visit to the Natural Park of Montoni Mountains.
Lunch Light lunch at the National Park.
Afternoon Horse riding through the enchanting landscapes of the Tuscan hills.
DAY 6
Morning Move to San Gimignano and visit to its historical city centre.
Lunch Lunch in a typical restaurant.
Afternoon Move to Volterra, an historical town near Massa Marittima. Return to Tenuta “Il Cicalino” for dinner.
DAY 7
Morning Relax in the SPA or in the outdoor swimming pool of Tenuta “Il Cicalino”.
Lunch Typical Tuscan lunch with some wine tasting.
Afternoon “Raccontami la tua esperienza”. Italian language class about your experience in Italy.
Follows a goodbye Italian aperitivo to celebrate your week of Lingua e Cultura Italiana!