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More useful information:
 Lunch is not included in the
programme.
If you decide not to take the additional
classes in History of Art and Wine Tasting, we can provide interesting,
easy-to-follow alternative itineraries and activities:
- Walking tours in the
beautiful countryside of the Valdarno Superiore.
- Trips to the outlets of
the most prestigious designer labels: Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana.
- visits to local
museums and art galleries.
- An afternoon of
relaxation and pampering at one of the spas offering "wellbeing" sessions
including massages, facial, biosolarium, sauna, Shiatsu, aromatherapy etc.
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CULTURAL PROGRAMME
Our Cultural Programme takes
place in the afternoons and at the weekend and covers a variety of activities. These trips usually last 3 to 4 hours.
On Saturday or Sunday we organise full-day excursions to
explore parts of Tuscany further afield. One evening
a week there is also an evening event which may be a film viewing, a concert
or a comedy/play at the theatre.
Cultural Programmes are available
on fixed dates from May to October. Click on the link:
Course Dates
Below you will
find examples of our 2 week cultural courses. These are subject to modification.
Minimum 4 students per week.
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Week 1 |
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Monday: |
A Stroll around Figline. Get to know the town where the
school is located; its main features and facilities and join us for a
welcome drink (Happy Hour) at the school. |
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Tuesday: |
History of Art Seminar (supplementary) -
click here for more info. |
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Wednesday: |
Walking tour of Florence. A pleasant walk around the city with a guide
who will show you the Church and market of Santa Maria Novella;
Basilica di San Lorenzo (entrance included) and the Medicean Chapels; the
Cathedral and square of Santa Maria del Fiore, Via Calzaiuoli, Piazza
Signoria, Loggiato degli Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio; the
Church of Santa Croce; il Bargello, Piazza della Repubblica and Palazzo Strozzi. |
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Thursday: |
Wine
Tasting Classes (supplementary) -
click
here for more info. |
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Friday: |
Free afternoon . "Cinema Night"
in the school or at the cinema. A critical introduction and viewing of
Italian films by famous directors such as: Fellini, Benigni "La vita è
bella ", Moretti, Salvatores "Mediterraneo", Muccino "L'ultimo bacio",
Nuti etc.
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Sunday: |
Excursion to Lucca and its villas. A tour of elegant and refined
Lucca, starts with a walk around its 16th century walls followed by
visits to the Church of San Frediano, Piazza Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi and
the Cathedral of San Martino. The tour proceeds with visits to the
splendid villas in the area: Villa Torrigiani with its lavish apartments
and beautiful grounds and the splendid gardens of Villa Mansi. |
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Week 2 |
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Monday: |
Visit to Palazzo
Vecchio. A guided tour inside the the city's most important civic
building (town hall). Built in 1299, it became the headquarters of
the Priory of the Arts, the Signoria and the Grand Dukes residence. Your
guide will be in medieval costume. 1st part of the tour: State Rooms, the
Salone del Cinquecento, the Sala dei Gigli and the Sala degli Elementi.
2nd part of the tour: The secret passages, the Tesoretto of Cosimo, Le
Capriate and muh more. |
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Tuesday: |
History of Art Seminar (supplementary) -
click here for more info. |
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Wednesday: |
Visit to Arezzo.
A town of Etruscan origin which became an important centre of learning and
arts in the Middle Ages. The city still retains much of its medieval
character and is definitely worth a visit! Noteworthy buildings include
the Gothic cathedral, the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria and the Church
of San Francesco. The trip includes a visit to the frescoes of the legend
of the Holy Cross by Piero della Francesca, one of the most important
artists of the pre-Renaissance period. |
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Thursday: |
Wine
Tasting Classes
(supplementary) - click
here for more info. |
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Friday: |
Free afternoon.
Cultural evening: cinema, theatre or concert at the school's discretion. |
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Saturday: |
Siena and San
Gimignano. A drive through the beautiful Chianti region. On
arrival in Siena, a guided tour through the medieval streets of the old
city centre.. A visit to the Cathedral and the Museo dell'Opera
Metropolitana. The tour ends at the Piazza del Campo, where the famous
Palio horse race takes place in July and August. Departure for San
Gimignano a beautiful medieval town on a hilltop characterised by its many
towers. Free time to discover this fascinating place. On the way back, you
can admire Monteriggioni, enclosed by its famous walls. |
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