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Duration: 1 or 2 weeks
Lessons: 20 or 40 plus visits and excursions
Tuition: on all 6 ability level
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This course is specifically designed for mature students of any age. You will learn Italian in a pleasant and relaxing environment, accompanied by a wide variety of cultural activities.

You can choose among the most beautiful Italian cities: Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena (see below for program details).

Morning Program:
The morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and conversational skills, and heighten the awareness and appreciation of the Italian culture.

Afternoon Program:

• Florence - One week
  - Orientation tour of the city;
  - Half-day excursion to the vineyards of the ‘Chianti’ area, visit to a winery including ‘merenda’ (typical Tuscan afternoon snack);
  - Guided History of Art visit;
  - Tour of Artisan Workshops (Ceramics, Etching, Florentine paper, Shoemaker, etc.);
  - Traditional Italian dinner in a typical ‘Trattoria’.
• Florence - Two weeks
  The program of the One-Week-Course is followed by:
  - Weekend excursion in Tuscany (Siena or Pisa or Lucca);
  - Visit of Fiesole and the Roman Theatre or Visit of Renaissance Villas and Gardens;
  - Tour of Fashion Workshops or Shopping at an Outlet;
  - Lesson of Tuscan cuisine;
  - Visit of a Museum (Museum of Science Galileo Galilei or Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Belle Arti);
  - ‘Apericena’ (rich buffet with typical snacks).


• Milan - One week
  - Orientation tour of the city;
  - Guided tour to the ‘Museo della Scala’ and Brera district;
  - Traditional Italian dinner with program instructor;
  - Participation at a Classical Concert or Opera;
  - Visit to the “Foundation Giuseppe Verdi, the House for Musicians”.
  
• Milan - Two weeks
  The program of the One-Week-Course is followed by:
  - Weekend excursion to Como or Verona;
  - Visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ and Santa Maria delle Grazie church or to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology;
  - Guest lecture at the Music School of Milan;
  - Typical Milanese ‘Aperitivo’ with instructor.


• Rome - One week
  - Guided tour of ancient Rome;
  - Visit of famous historical sites (Coliseum, Palantine Hill, Forum Romanum, etc.);
  - Special dinner in Ancient Rome;
  - Guided visit of the Vatican Museums;
  - Wine tasting with professional sommelier.
  
• Rome - Two weeks
  The program of the One-Week-Course is followed by:
  - One day field trip to “Frascati’s” wineyards and its historical and artistic center with lunch in a typical ‘fraschetta’;
  - Visit of ‘Porta Portese’ Flee Market and Farmer Market;
  - Sunset visit of the Jewish ghetto;
  - Guided shopping “From the Market to the Table”;
  - Visit of Art Galleries.
  


• Siena- One week
  - Guided city tour and local aperitif in the ‘Campo’ square;
  - Visit to the Duomo, the imposing cathedral of Siena;
  - Relaxing half day excursion at the Spa of Rapolano;
  - Guided visit to the fascinating fountains of Siena;
  - ‘Pecorino’ cheese tasting, accompanied by a selection of honeys and marmelades.
  
• Siena - Two weeks
  - The program of the One-Week-Course is followed by:
  - Weekend excursion to the Beauty of Southern Tuscany;
  - Introduction to Tuscan cuisine: lesson and tasting;
  - Guided tour of the ‘Palazzo Pubblico’, Siena’s graceful gothic town hall;
  - Wine tasting guided by expert sommelier;
  - Traditional Tuscan dinner with the group leader in a renowned local restaurant.