What an opportunity to really get the most out of a trip to beautiful Florence. Not only will you stay with a welcoming host family, but you will also take Italian language classes and then in the afternoons, dedicate your time to discovering the country´s passion for food and wine! This programme is suitable for people with beginners or more advanced levels of Italian.
The programme at a glance
Day 1
Food and drink walking tour sampling cheese, salamis and local sweets and learning about the regions’ gastronomical tradition.
Day 2
Food and Art_ Guided tour of the Uffizi Galleries and discovering food history and traditions through banquet scenes.
Day 3
Half day cookery lesson based on seasonal Tuscan ingredients followed by group dinner.
Day 4
Wine appreciation and education: visiting several of the city´s most famous wine emporiums to learn more about the wines of the region, learning about tasting notes and traditions.
Day 5
Classes finish early to allow for a tour of the famous city market and final lunch together afterwards in a trattoria.
What's Included
- Accommodation in the family home on a half-board basis (6 nights)
- Contact with a local representative
- Italian language lessons (20 hours per week)
- 3 meals with the group
- 1 city food and wine tour
- 1 cookery class
- 1 museum tour
- 24/7 support from Island Abroad
Not Included
- Return airport transfers (available from Florence or Pisa airports)
- Public transport tickets
- Spending money
- Medical insurance
- Flights
Additional Notes
- This programme can be combined with the Language and Italian culture programme if desired
- Arrival airports: Florence or Pisa
- Arrivals and departures: Arrival on Sunday. Departure on Saturday