SUMMARY
Duration: 1 or 2 weeks
Lessons: 20 + visits & excursions
Level: all ability levels, from Beginners to Advanced
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In the morning you will take part in the Italian language group lessons according to your level.
In the afternoon or evening you will enjoy cultural activities suggested by the school. Program subject to change.
1st week: afternoon program
- Guided city tour and local aperitif in the ‘Campo’ square;
- Visit to the Duomo, the imposing cathedral of Siena;
- ‘Pecorino’ cheese tasting, accompanied by a selection of honey and marmalades;
- Siena, its ‘Contrade’ and the historical horse race of the ‘Palio’ - a unique medieval tradition, visit to a Contrada museum.
- Tuscan cooking lesson followed by dinner with the prepared dishes.
2nd week: afternoon program
The program of the One-Week-Course is followed by:
- Excursion (on Saturday): Siena or Pisa or Lucca and Montepulciano, two beautiful cities of Tuscany;
- Guided tour of the ‘Palazzo Pubblico’, Siena’s graceful gothic town hall;
- Visit to the Shrine House of Saint Catherine of Siena, patron saint of Italy and Europe;
- Wine tasting: an expert sommelier will introduce some of the best Tuscan wines;
- The ancient aqueducts and the fascinating fountains of Siena. Lesson and guided visit;
- Traditional Tuscan dinner in a local Trattoria.
Read about the experiences of our students!
The experience of Cherlyn Seruto
- + Name: Cherlyn Seruto
- + Country: Stati Uniti d'America
- + Course: Dolce Vita
My experience with the course La Dolce Vita in Siena:
"I liked the activities listed in the “Dolce Vita” course, so I enrolled. The additional activities have unveiled many aspects of Siena that I would not otherwise have discovered"
