13 Night Lucca Bread, Wine and Language Class

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13 Night Lucca Bread, Wine and Language Class

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.


2 Week Course
Starting From: USD $1,695.00 

(accomodations, air fare, transportation are all extra)


To book this Italian Cooking Class Vacation:


1. Choose a 2012 date:
Apr 2, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Sept 17, Oct 15


2. Enter the number of travelers.


3. Click "Customize" to review your options.



Classes start on Monday at 9:00 am. You must be in Italy by Sunday, a day before if flying from the US.


Please call us at 1-800-ITALY-25 to book!

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US Departure City   Departure Date  
 
 
Adults
(12+)
Children
(<12)
 
   
 
Image provided by Italian Government Tourist Board
Image provided by Italian Government Tourist Board
Language Lesson

Class Structure:



  • Morning: 4 hours of group language lessons

  • Afternoon:  Cooking classes, wine tastings, excursions and guided visits.

 


2 Week Program:




























































Sunday

                       
Arrival and accommodation Hotel Plaza Lucchesi or Hotel Balestri
Monday

9 am - 1 pm


4 pm


Italian language lesson


A food and wine lovers' walking tour of the town.

Tuesday

9 am - 1 pm


4 pm


Italian language lesson


Cooking Class - Part 1: Traditional Tuscan peasant cooking

Wednesday

9 am - 1 pm


4 pm


Italian language lesson


The Pleasures of Wine - Part 1: Guided tasting of white wines.  Using the senses: Look, Smell, Taste - Enjoy!

Thursday

9 am - 1 pm


4 pm


Italian language lesson


Cooking Class - Part 2: A taste of the sea, cooking with fish.

Friday

9 am - 1 pm


 


Italian language lesson


Excursion to the Lucca wine area to visit the vineyards and wineries and enjoy guided wine tastings. Dinner: pairing Italian wine with food.

Saturday

10 am - 5 pm


 


One-day trip to wine producers in the Chianti area. Visit of Greve in Chianti and the market. Visit of a winery and wine tasting.   Lunch in a restaurant.

Sunday

9 am - 1 pm


 


Italian language lesson


Free afternoon

Monday

9 am - 1 pm


4 pm


Italian language lesson


The Pleasures of Wine - Part 2: Guided tasting of red wines.

Tuesday

9 am - 1 pm


 


Italian language lesson


Free or optional activity related to Italian language and culture.

Wednesday

9 am - 1 pm


4 pm


Italian language lesson


Half-day Trip:  A landscape of wines and olives.

Thursday

9 am - 1 pm


4 pm


Italian language lesson


Cooking Class - Part 3: Traditional ingredients for new recipes.

Friday

9 am - 1 pm


 


Italian language lesson


Free Afternoon

Saturday
 

Departure


 

Hotel Options:


SAN LUCA PALACE 4* or Hotel of your choice


 


 

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