Language and Culture Immersion. Slow down, Listen and Connect
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Viale Vittorio Veneto
88060 Torre di Ruggiero, CALABRIA CZ
Italy
Description
Step Into Calabria: Where Every Word and Wall Tells a Story
Nestled in the heart of Southern Italy, Calabria is a region that quietly guards its hidden treasures—an authentic fusion of language, culture, and mystery. Beyond the tourist routes, this land offers more than scenic beauty; it invites you to immerse yourself in an experience where history is etched into stone walls and local dialects sing through the streets. In Calabria, every corner echoes with stories, preserved through generations of art and tradition.
It's a land layered with history, shaped by centuries of foreign dominations, and marked by the lasting imprints of its conquerors. These remnants, visible in the architecture and daily customs, form a living museum of cultures past.
Here, language becomes your gateway. In villages where English is rarely spoken, every interaction with locals becomes an opportunity to sharpen your Italian and connect through authentic dialogue.
This is not just travel—it’s an unfiltered cultural immersion with roots deeper than time. Every sound, taste, and scene contribute to a full-sensory experience, letting you absorb the region not just intellectually, but emotionally. As you engage with its rhythms and traditions, you may find something unexpected: a reflection of yourself in this ancient land—a connection to an Italian soul you never knew you carried.
Endless activities
A Sampling of What You Can Expect on Our Tours:
• Explore the countryside, tour vibrant historic sites, visit vineyards, small hilltop villages, and intimate, off-the-beaten path locations
• Take walks on the beach and in the relaxing mountains of Le Serre, natural regional park.
• Visit the Greek bronze statues “Bronzi di Riace” at the National Archaeological Museum in Reggio Calabria
• Visit the Archaeological Park of Squillace with Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Norman ruins
• Visit historical castles in the province (Vibo, Pizzo, etc.)
• Boat cruise to Aeolian islands (Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli)
• Visit a traditional ceramic oven/ a Honey bee Farm/ a Silk farm
• Taste Local Products: wine, olive oil, nduja, peperoncino, Porcini mushrooms, etc…
• Swim in the clear blue waters off the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts
• Experience the vibrancy of local markets where to buy Km 0 ingredients and learn how to COOK traditional regional recipes
• Learn about the history, culture, traditions of Southern Italy
• Taste the Tartufo ice-cream in Pizzo and granita in Soverato
• Indulge in multi-course dinners in agriturismo + Enjoy private tours of farms and wineries
• Breathe the slowness of a village life
CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES!
Take-Home Items:
• Bottle of AMARO, homemade Limoncello and other local liquors
• Traditional jams and conserves from local area (bergamot marmelade, nduja bruschetta spread, aromatic honey, etc.
• Local wine /oil/honey/cheese
• Recipe collection
• Diary
JOIN US for a week or two. You will be living in a medieval borgo founded by the Normans, staying in a villa where you will study Italian, eat genuine local products and participate in cultural activities.
Transfers, excursions and some meals are included.
Special services
• SPA/Massages/Hairdresser on request
What's included
• Transfers to and from Lamezia Terme Airport (Scheduled Times)
• All ground transportation during the week
• 7 night accommodation in a Medieval village
• 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
• 5 day ITALIAN language course (10 hrs)
• Hands-on cooking classes, including: Traditional fresh pasta making, parmigiana and other regional recipes.
• Aperitivo on the beach
• Excursions according to interests
• Wine/ Olive Oil / Tartufo Ice cream/ Porcini mushrooms Tasting
• Visits: Archaeological Park of Squillace - Medieval Castle of Vibo
• Personal attention and English support
• Paddle Tennis (free, in the village)
PRICE: $ 1,400
Available every Saturday in MAY, JUNE, SEPT and OCT 2026.
What's not included
• Airfares
• Snacks/Drinks between meals or during excursions
• Personal expenses like gifts, phone calls, visa costs, laundry or tips
• Medical insurance
• The cost of additional excursions or activities
Duration
7 days
Dates (Other dates are available depending on flights)
Spring
May 2 – 9, 2026 SOLD OUT
May 23 – 30, 2026 / 2 spots left
May 31 – Jun 7, 2026
Jun 13 – 20, 2026
Jun 21 – 28, 2026
Fall
Aug 29 – Sept 5, 2026 SOLD OUT
Sept 19 - 26, 2026
Sept 27 - 4 Oct, 2026
Oct 10 – 17, 2026
Oct 18– 25, 2026
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