Language and Culture Immersion

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.
You will be living in a medieval borgo, staying in a villa where you will study Italian, eat and participate in cultural activities. 
Transfers, excursions and some meals are included.

Highlights
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 (Norman-Swabian, Aragonese, etc.)
• Visit the Greek “treasure” in the archaeological museum of Vibo V. 
• Boat cruise to Aeolian islands (Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli)
• Visit a traditional ceramic oven with shop attached
• Visit a Honey bee Farm
• Visit a Silk farm
• Taste Local Products: wine, oil, nduja, peperoncino, mushrooms, etc…
• Enjoy the sun set over the Stromboli volcano. 
• Swim in the clear blue waters off the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts 
• Experience the vibrancy of local markets where to buy Km 0 ingredients
• Enjoy hands-on cooking classes learning about traditional regional recipes
• Learn about the history, culture, traditions of Southern Italy
• Meet with local farmers and local chefs
• 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
• Attend a local sagra or festival (depending on dates)
• Small group sizes of max 8 guests
• Breathe the slowness of a village life

Take-Home Items:
• Bottle of homemade Limoncello and other local liquors 
• Traditional jams and conserves from local area.
• Local wine /oil/honey/cheese 
• Recipe collection
• Diary