DAY 1

Morning  9.00 am – 12.00 am

• “Benvenuti in Italia!” – Greetings and presentations of the school and typical Welcome Italian Aperitivo.
• Italian lesson focused on Italian habits and customs. Learn more about Siena, this historical city in the heart of Tuscany.

Lunch 12.00 am – 3.00 pm Have lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant and take a “Flash Italian Lesson” about dishes you will taste.

Afternoon 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm

• Walking tour through the main attractions of the city and visit to the famous Piazza del Campo, one of the most ancient symbols of the city.
• Discover the pastry tradition with some tasting.

DAY 1

Morning “Benvenuti in Italia!” – Greetings and presentation of the school. Visit to the Duomo in the city centre and to the impressive Torre del Mangia.

Lunch Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant.

Afternoon Discover the pastry tradition with some tasting.

DAY 2

Morning Move to the nearby town Monteriggioni and enjoy an historical guided walking lend by costumed Pilgrims through the famous Via Francigena. Our teacher will explain some important words and Italian expressions about medieval life.

Lunch Lunch in a typical Restaurant with an Italian lesson focused mainly on Italian dishes, wine and food.

Afternoon Visit to the Basilica of San Domenico and to the relics of Santa Caterina.

DAY 3

Morning Guided tour from Porta Camollia (Via Francigena) to the “Contrade” (Palio District) and the famous Piazza del Campo, one of the most ancient symbols of the city.

Lunch Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in the heart of the city.

Afternoon Visit to the Pinacoteca Nazionale and to the Gotich Palazzo Salimbeni. Follows a typical Aperitivo italiano to speak Italian about your experience in Siena.

Tuscan cuisine has developed in one of the most fertile Italian regions. With its genuine flavours, its simplicity is synonym of richness. Taste the Ribollita, a typical Tuscan dish made with white Cannellini beans and winter cabbages served with the typical Tuscan bread.

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 “Benvenuti in Italia!” – Greetings and presentation of the school. Italian language class and conversation.   Lunch Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant.   Afternoon Visit to the Duomo in the city centre and to the impressive Torre del Mangia. Discover the pastry tradition with some tasting.

DAY 2

Morning Italian language class at school.

Lunch Lunch in a typical Tuscan Restaurant with an Italian lesson focused mainly on Italian dishes, wine and food.

Afternoon Guided tour from Porta Camollia (Via Francigena) to the “Contrade” (Palio District) and the famous Piazza del Campo, one of the most ancient symbols of the city. Follows a typical Italian aperitivo in the city centre.

DAY 3

Morning “Let’s go to the market!” – Food shopping in the colourful Wednesday Local Market to learn names of vegetables, fruits, legumes and meat.

Afternoon Italian class for more practice and memorize the vocabulary gained by the market visit. Enjoy an “handmade cooking class” and learn more about Italian pasta and recipes.

Dinner Taste the dishes you prepared in the cooking class.

DAY 4

Morning Guided visit of a local winery in the Chianti area. Enjoy a cellar tour with wine tasting.

Lunch Light lunch at the winery.

Afternoon Walking tour and visit of San Gimignano, a charming town near Siena.

DAY 5

Morning Move to Firenze. Walking tour through Brunelleschi’s masterpieces: Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistery.

Lunch Typical Tuscan Restaurant to taste a typical Fiorentina steak accompanied by some good wine and fine talks on Florence tastes.

Afternoon Guided visit to the Uffizi Museum and shopping tour of the artisans’ shops in the city centre. Return to Siena in the evening.

DAY 6

Morning Italian language class at school.

Lunch Typical Tuscan Restaurant.

Afternoon Visit to an olive oil press. Enjoy an olive oil tasting class and learn more about Italian culture.

DAY 7

Morning Visit to the Basilica of San Domenico and to the relics of Santa Caterina.

Afternoon Visit to the Pinacoteca Nazionale and to the Gotich Palazzo Salimbeni.

Dinner Goodbye Italian dinner to celebrate your week of Lingua e Cultura Italiana!