Starting dates: please click here or see down
Duration: 1 week
Lessons: 20 plus visits and excursions
Tuition: on all 6 ability level
Prices: please click here

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 "La Dolce Vita programs.

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
  - Orientation tour of the city;
  - Guided Tour of "Museo del Duomo" and the "Santa Maria Novella" Church
  - Traditional Italian dinner in a typical "Trattoria"
  - Tour of Artisan Workshops (Ceramics, Etching, Florentine paper, Shoemaker, etc.)
  - Half-day excursion to the vineyards of the "Chianti" area, visit to a winery including "merenda" (typical Tuscan afternoon snack).


• Milan
  - Orientation tour of the city;
  - Traditional Italian dinner with program instructor;
  - Guided tour to the "Museo della Scala" and Brera district;
  - Professional lectures in History of Italian Opera and guided listening of famous arias;
  - Participation at a classical music concert or opera;
  - Visit to the "Foundation Giuseppe Verdi - House for Musicians".
  


• Rome
  - Guided tour of Ancient Rome;
  - Traditional Roman dinner and watch the Chef, the Chef will show you the preparation of a typical Roman Dinner that you'll enjoy;
  - Guided tour of the Vatican Museums;
  - Field Trip to a farm to enjoy the experience of making one's own cheese;
  - Tasting of Lazio wines with professional sommeliers.
  


• Siena
  - Orientation tour of the city;
  - Traditional Italian dinner with program instructor;
  - Guided tour of "Palazzo Pubblico" and the grand gothic Cathedral;
  - Wine tasting guided by expert sommeliers: Tuscan reds paired with regional Italian cheeses;
  - Half day trip to the most attractive areas of Tuscany.

La Dolce Vita starting dates: