Florence Bread, Wine and Language Class - 13 Nights

Florence Bread, Wine and Language Class - 13 Nights

BWLFLR13N

An active learning program that combines cooking, wine and Italian Language

In classes of 4-8 students (no more than 12), you will learn Italian through guided conversation exchanges with other participants from all over the world. The classes concentrate on the spoken language that you will encounter in daily life in Italy. The teaching method involves active participation in conversations, dialogues, games, and class readings.

To book this Italian Cooking Class Vacation:

1.  Choose a 2010 date:
-With Air: April 11, May 9, June 6, Aug 1, Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 10
-Without Air: April 12, May 10, June 7, Aug 2, Aug 30, Sept 27, Oct 11

2. Enter the number of travelers.

3. Click "Customize" to review your options.

Book Your Italy Vacation

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Adults
(12+)		 Children
(<12)		  
   
 
Language Lesson
Florence Panorama - Image provided by Italian Government Tourist Board
Wine & Cheese - Image provided by Italian Government Tourist Board

Class Structure:

  • 4 hours of language class
  • Morning 2-3 hours of daily meetings on cooking and wine culture
  • Afternoon Practical and theoretical lessons

 

Program for 2 weeks including language course:

Sunday

Arrival and accommodation in Albergo Balcony or Albergo Benivieni

Monday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
4:00pm Familiarizing tour of the city

Tuesday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
4:00pm Cooking: Risotto with leaks, chicken cacciatora style

Wednesday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
4:00pm The tuscan white wines:guided tasting

Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
4:00pm Cooking: Squids soup with artichokes, hake filet

Friday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
afternoon free

Saturday

9:00am Day trip to Badia di Passignano, Greve with visit of farm holdings and vineyard,
lunch - wine tasting with snack

Sunday

FREE

Monday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
4:00pm Cooking: Gnocchi au gratin, pork chop with apples and raisins

Tuesday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
4:00pm Trip to Chianti with visit of a farm holding and wine tasting

Wednesday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
4:00pm the Tuscan reds: guided tasting

Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
4:00pm Cooking:Tagliatelle (home made pasta) with different sauces

Friday

9:00am - 1:00pm language lesson
Afternoon free
8 p.m. Good-bye dinner in a typical tuscan trattoria

 

Hotel Options:

ALBERGO BALCONY
Two star hotel in the town centre, 5 minutes walking distance single double
from school. All rooms with bathroom and breakfast.

ALBERGO BENIVIENI
Comfortable 3 star hotel, 5 minutes walking distance from
school in the historic centre of Florence. Rooms with air conditioning, television and telephone. Price includes breakfast.

 

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6 Night Lucca Bread, Wine and Language Class

Image provide by The Italian Government Tourist Board
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Courtesy of the Italian Government Tourist Board
From the wonders of the Ancient Romans, immerse yourself in Tuscany's medieval and Renaissance genius. (INCLUDED CITIES, ROME, FLORENCE, PISA)

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Courtesy of the Italian Government Tourist Office
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La Dolce Vita

Arch of Constantino and Coliseum, Rome - Courtesy ENIT
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