from 16/12/2024 to 13/01/2025

Italian Christmas Course in Sardinia and/or Tuscany

Italian course + activity program + accommodation + breakfast

COURSE PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES:

From Monday to Friday: 3 hours language course which can take place inside the classroom as well as outside.

From Monday to Saturday the following activities are offered alternately:

• Visits to mediaeval towns with their Nativities, followed by dinner in local restaurants.
• Course in Tuscany: Visits to museums and historical towns like Capalbio, Pitigliano, Massa Marittima, Siena, Grosseto.
• Course in Sardinia: Visits to museums and historical towns like Posada, Castelsardo, Alghero, Tempio Pausania, Cagliari, Oristano, San Pietro di Sorres.
• Walking, bicycle tours, horse riding or other sport activities in protected natural areas in Tuscany and/or Sardinia.
• Tasting of wines and typical dishes and visits to organic farms with the possibility of preparing typical dishes.
• Concerts and traditional Christmas choirs as well as other cultural activities in a Christmas context and participation in cultural and social events.
• Art:
  • Course in Tuscany: Visits to museums and archaeological sites of the Etruscan and Roman age.
  • Course in Sardinia: Visits to Phoenician cities of Tarros, Nora and Bithia along the Sardinian coast
  • Course in Sardinia: Visits to mysterious megalithic monuments (Dolmen and Tombs of the Giants)
  • Course in Sardinia: Visits to cities of Nuraghi like Barumini, Tiscali, Tharros and Santa Cristina
• Full day excursions to natural reserves and marine parks on Saturday.

The package includes, in addition to the morning lessons and cultural activities every afternoon, also the following types of accommodation:

• single/double room in B&B
• single/double room with breakfast in family
• single/double room in apartments with bathroom and kitchen shared with other students

STARTING DATES 2024/2025 (TUSCANY AND/OR SARDINIA):

9.12.2024, 16.12.2024, 23.12.2024, 30.12.2024, 6.1.2025, 13.1.2025 -

These dates are just an orientation. The student can ask to start the course at any date in which this offer is valid.

LOCATION:

Students can choose to attens the course in Orbetello (Tuscany), Oristano (Sardinia) or in both cities.

COURSE PRICES:

1 week Italian course, cultural program and single room + breakfast:

• € 535,00 only Tuscany
• € 1.180,00 Tuscany and Sardinia
• € 640,00 only Sardinia

1 week Italian course, cultural program and double room + breakfast:

• € 480,00 only Tuscany
• € 1.075,00 Tuscany and Sardinia
• € 580,00 only Sardinia

2 week Italian course, cultural program and single room + breakfast:

• € 980,00 only Tuscany
• € 2.150 Tuscany and Sardinia
• € 1.100,00 only Sardinia

2 week Italian course, cultural program and double room + breakfast:

• € 890,00 only Tuscany
• € 1.950,00 Tuscany and Sardinia
• € 990,00 only Sardinia

3 week Italian course, cultural program and single room + breakfast:

• € 1.700,00 only Tuscany
• € 3.350,00 Tuscany and Sardinia
• € 1.850,00 only Sardinia

3 week Italian course, cultural program and double room + breakfast:

• € 1.500,00 only Tuscany
• € 3.100,00 Tuscany and Sardinia
• € 1.600,00 only Sardinia

Prices include: Tuition and accommocation (single or double room + breakfast in family or single room with cooking facilities in student apartments or Agriturismo), learning material, VAT, certificates, guide service, assistance in finding accommodation, accompaniment to visits in private cars.

Prices do not include: Meals and tickets to museums, archeaological sites, cultural events and concerts, tickets for transfer by ship, boat and other public transport, but generally the school accompanies the students by private cars.

"Much more than expected!" - Feedback of Joey S.

In the first week, being the only student for the Christmas Program the teacher Maria made me feel welcomed. She was patient and understood how I learned best, which was very helpful. The 1st week I learned and retained a great deal. In fact when came back home to Fermo Italy, I must admit I do speak much better Italiano.

The classroom and school itself was what I expected and conducive to learning another language.

Having large maps of the area were surprisingly helpful. The housing and the location of my room could not be better! Literally 30 seconds away. Paola's hospitality was over the What more could anyone want?

Orbetello is the perfect location for learning Italian. The town has many attractions that served as a wonderful holiday as well; cafes, bars, pizzerias, good restaurants, cinema, beauty, great weather, coastal town, several historical and wilderness locations extremely close. Walking and/or biking to Monte Argentario is a must and only 1 km away. The ports and historical sites of Monte Argentario could be a stand-alone trip.

What was the biggest surprise were the activities. The Christmas Program included activities on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Years Day. The activities made the trip! Maria was extremely accommodating to our wants and desires of what to see and to do. Everyone should experience the live Nativity scene. What a thrill to see this along with: natural hot-springs, large organic farm, beautiful ports, Roman villas, Spanish fortresses, and so much more.

I highly recommend this school, the incredible Christmas program, and the beautiful location.

Sincerely, Joey S.