*transfer can be added for an additional fee.
Group study trip
Come to Toscana with us
May 16, 2025 - May 22, 2025
Book nowImmerse yourself in authentic Italian
A week in the Tuscan hills, discovering the beautiful landscape, world-famous food and delicious local wine.
Most importantly, a week of complete immersion in Italian language and culture with your favorite professors.
What are we going to do together?
Group lessons
We will study the Italian language together in the picturesque setting of the Tuscan hills.
Cooking class
We will learn how to cook traditional toscana recipes.
Wine Tasting
We will learn about Tuscan wines, their characteristics and pairings in the villa's wine cellar.
Guided tours
We will visit some of Italy's most beautiful villages together, but without rushing or hurrying.
Painting workshop
We will discover the art of painting with natural colors on wood at an art workshop in Volterra.
...and so much more!
It will be a week of total immersion in Italian language and culture, we won't anticipate everything!
Here is the wonderful facility where we will be staying
La Palagina
Here is the wonderful facility where we will be staying
Your teachers
Francesco
Foreign languages have always been my passion-or maybe obsession!
After years of study, I decided to turn my passion into my job, to help more and more people learn Italian in an easy and, above all, fun way.
What do I love most about my job? Meeting amazing people from all over the world, connecting with new cultures, and teaching my beautiful language in a relaxed and playful way. The best moments are those spent laughing and chatting with my students during our classes.
Giulia
As a child, I dreamed of traveling and discovering the world. So as early as high school, I started studying foreign languages and never stopped.
I love my job because it always allows me to meet new people and share with them my passion for studying and for the Italian language. Teaching for me is fun and motivating, it feeds my curiosity and allows me to enrich myself and grow every day together with my students. And now here I am, together with Francesco, to carry on our passion for languages and teaching!
Day 1
Welcome to Toscana!
Here we are in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and one of the most beautiful cities in the world! A fantastic way to start our trip! We meet near Santa Maria Novella Station to catch our private bus and get to the villa right away! The trip is about one hour. When we arrive at the villa, we will check in and can get some rest after the long journey. Then we'll meet for dinner to enjoy toscana cuisine, get to know each other better, and toast this incredible journey!
Day 2
Italian lesson and wine tasting
Good morning male and female students! Let's start the day with a nice breakfast overlooking the beautiful Tuscan hills. Be sure to drink a nice coffee because we have a great Italian class with Francesco and Giulia ahead of us that will keep us busy all morning.
In the afternoon, we can enjoy a nice tasting of local wines, cheeses and oil at La Palagina. Can you believe it? We will drink wine in the vineyard where the grapes used to make that wine come from! Unbelievable! The villa staff will explain everything to us (in Italian of course) so we can understand even better the fantastic art of wine making.
Now it's time to get some rest. Want to take a nap in your room? Walk around the Tuscan hills? Choose your favorite activity and then we'll all meet again at the restaurant for our second dinner!
Day 3
Field trip to Volterra and art workshop
Wake up male and female students! The bus that will take us to Volterra, a small town in Toscana about 500m above sea level, has just arrived. Volterra is famous for its Etruscan and medieval art andalabaster, a fine stone that has been worked here for centuries. Our guide will tell us all about Volterra (in Italian of course!) and we will really feel like we are in the Middle Ages!
After a quick free lunch, we are ready to go to an art workshop and discover painting on wood with natural colors. Theartist will explain everything in detail and then we can work on our wood pieces. This will be a great souvenir to take home!
Now it is time to go back to the mansion. We can get some rest and then go to dinner together! We will have a lot to talk about!
Day 4
Cooking class and Italian lesson
Male and female students, good morning! Are you ready/ready for a traditional toscana cooking class with a chef? Today we learn how to make panzanella, the focaccia toscana and pappa al pomodoro. Don't know any of these dishes? Don't worry! These are typical toscana dishes, extremely authentic but above all poor! In fact, toscana cuisine is very much based on the culture of recycling, that is, using simple and genuine ingredients and leftovers to build tasty dishes. Don't worry because the chef will explain everything in detail.
But aren't you hungry now? After all we have cooked, it istime for lunch, so we can all sit down together at the table to eat what we have prepared.
After some rest, see you all in the classroom for our second Italian class. There will be lots of fun activities but no spoilers! After class, some free time and then, as always, see you for dinner!
Day 5
Friday strolling through Chianti
Chicchirichì, the rooster is crowing! It's time to wake up to visit one of the most beautiful parts of Italy: Chianti, known for its picture-postcard landscapes of rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves. We will visit three beautiful villages, off the usual tourist routes: Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti and Monteriggioni.
After a beautiful day in Chianti, we return to the villa to rest a bit and have dinner all together! See you tomorrow.
Day 6
Last lecture and special dinner
Good morning students and students! Today is our last Italian class, we are already sad. Again we have lots of activities to do. We will have a lot of fun!
After our last class, we have the afternoon free in the villa. You can eat a little something in their restaurant, go for a walk, see the animals on their farm, or relax in your room. Do whatever you like!
And now, at sunset, it's time to go to dinner at one of the most magical places in the villa, the Boschetto Room. It will be an incredible experience. Wine, music, Tuscan food, and lots of conversation among friends.
Day 7
Breakfast and final greetings
Good morning!!! Our journey ends today. We are sad because it is over, but overjoyed because we did it. We will always carry this beautiful experience in our hearts.
It's time to have our last breakfast overlooking the Tuscan hills and then take our private bus back to the Florence station where we can say goodbye, but we hope to see you soon for a new adventure with your favorite profs!
What is included.
6 nights in a 4-star hotel
Breakfasts and dinners (half board)
3 group lessons with Francesco and Giulia
Field trip buses
Cooking class, wine tasting and painting workshop
Guided tours
Tourist tax
The price does NOT include.
Transportation to Italy
Visa and insurance
Transfer from Florence round trip*
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Frequently asked questions
If you have more questions contact the teacher or write to info@linguatravel.com
What is the schedule of the trip?
II daily schedule of the trips https://linguatravel.com/. A detailed itinerary will still be provided prior to departure that will include class schedules, meals, sightseeing and free time. II trip schedule may be subject to change.
How is it possible to pay for the trip?
It is possible to pay the deposit by credit card. The rest of the cost of the trip will be divided into three installments and you can pay them by credit card or even bank transfer. We will give you more information about the installments after the trip is confirmed.
When do I have to pay the deposit and the three installments?
You can pay the confirmatory deposit starting Saturday, December 7 at 6PM (6PM) Italian time. After you have paid and the trip is confirmed, you will have to pay the other three installments. We will give you more information after the trip is confirmed. You will also be able to add additional services such as transfer to and from Florence.
When I pay the deposit, is the trip automatically confirmed?
No, the trip is not confirmed. Only when the minimum number of participants is reached will you receive a confirmation email and be able to book your flights to Italy.
Is the deposit to lock the place refundable?
The deposit is non-refundable. Only if the organization cancels the trip or if the trip is not confirmed, we will refund 100% of the deposit. For this reason, we recommend that you wait for our confirmed travel email before booking your flights. Please note that the deposit for these trips is €300 per person for double room and €400 for single room.
I can no longer participate in the trip. What should I do?
Email francesco and we will tell you how to cancel the trip according to our partner agency's cancellation policies. Deposit and installments already paid are non-refundable. So for example if you have paid the deposit and first installment and decide to cancel the trip before paying the second and third installments you will not pay the second and third installments but you will not receive a refund of what you have already paid. If the organization cancels the trip, a full refund will be granted. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance in your country.
Is travel and medical insurance included?
No, but we strongly recommend travel and medical insurance before you go.
Is the flight included?
No, transportation to Italy is not included.
How will transportation be handled during the trip?
Transportation during the trip is included in the package. Transportation to and from lodging is NOT included but a transfer will be arranged from Santa Maria Novella Station in Florence (the city's central station) to Villa Palagina for a fee. More details will be provided a few months before departure.
How can I get to La Palagina?
We will arrange a transfer from Florence on the first day of the trip and a transfer from La Palagina to Florence on the last day of the trip. This is the easiest way to reach the facility. We will give you more information a few months before departure.
I am traveling alone but booked a double room, how does this work?
We will assign you a double room with another travel companion of the same gender. This is a great way to meet new people who share your passion for Italy and Italian.
We are a couple and want to stay together in a double room. Is this possible?
Yes, of course! You will be able to specify during purchase your preference to share the room with your partner. PLEASE NOTE: Remember that this is a study trip, so you can only travel with another person if you both study Italian and share a passion for Italy.
I am a vegetarian, vegan or have allergies. Can I participate in the trip?
Of course. Before the trip, we will send you a form to fill out with special requests that we must indicate to the facility.
Are there any age limits?
No, just be over 18 years old!
I don't want to participate in some activities. Is it possible to receive a refund?
We are sorry, but it is not possible to receive reimbursement for specific activities.
What kind of documents should I have before leaving?
Because our students come from all over the world, depending on the country you come from, there may be different laws about entering Italy. So it is your responsibility to assess whether you only need a passport to enter Italy or whether you also need a visa or other documents.
Who will be my other traveling companions?
You will be traveling with others who, like you, are passionate about Italy and studying Italian. Before you leave, we will give you access to a community to start getting to know your fellow travelers.
If I have a problem before the trip, who can I contact?
Send an email to francesco and we will help you!