Venice Italian School

Ve n i c e
with Luisa
language study-holiday
october 3—19, 2014
Experience Venice and study Italian
Discover the most fascinating city in the world
Walk the labyrinths of canals, bridges, campi and calli
on your way to and from the Venice Italian School
16 days of total immersion in Italian language and Venetian culture
phone Luisa on +61408344148 or email: venicewithluisa@gmail.com
Itinerar y Venice
with Luisa
Depart Australia at your leisure...
These three days are geared to enhance speedy jet-lag recovery.
Day 1 - Friday October 3
You will be met by Luisa and helped to settle into your accommodation.
Day 2 - Saturday October 4
Enjoy a free morning before meeting with the other students.
Day 3 - Sunday October 5
A take-it-easy, relaxing day, exploring our new neighborhood.
Day 4 - Monday October 6
9.30-12.30 VIS Morning Language Lesson
16.00-18.00: Guided tour: The History of Venice
The best introduction to the city: a professional guide will take students through some of the most
important spots of Venetian history. Departing from the political heart of the city in the Piazza San
Marco, students will then be taken to more remote and off the beaten track places, finishing at the
commercial hub: the Rialto. Our guide will provide explanation on the origins, developments and fall
of the Venetian Republic. Prepare to be amazed!
Day 5 - Tuesday October7
9.30 – 12.30 VIS Morning Language Class
16.00 - 18.00 Preparation for interviewing local artisans – over the weekend and the second week,
students will carry out “learning interviews” with local Venetian artisans.
Venice With Luisa has organized textile workers, fishermen, wine-maker, needle-crafters, mask
decorators, visual artist, fruit-vendor, and other residents of the islands who are pleased to share
aspects of their working lives in this amazing city.
Day 6 - Wednesday October 8
9.30-12.30 VIS Morning Language Class
PM: Interviews with local artisans ; grammar tuition with Luisa (optional)
Day 7- Thursday October 9
9.30-12.30 VIS Morning Language Class , at the Rialto Markets
Lesson based on food vocabulary and first-hand practice.
The students will move from the classroom to the famous, typical and colourful Venetian markets of
Rialto. In groups,with specific tasks we will move around the stalls, talking to locals, and organising
an Italian menu. (Teachers will accompany the groups).
18.30 Venetian Cooking Class
Set in an historic palazzo a cooking demonstration by a nationally-renowned chef will delight you.
Following, a light meal , set in the palazzo`s formal dining room, will be a truly sensory experience .
Day 8 - Friday October 10
9.30-12.30 VIS Morning Language Class
17.00 Cheeses of Italy Workshop
Students will be accompanied to the historic bottega “Casa Del Parmigiano” at Rialto. You will be
introduced to Italian cheeses, and to their traditions. Sampling of cheeses and sipping vino buono is a
truly satisfying way of ending a busy day, vero!
Day 9- Saturday October 11
Lido and Pellestrina Day
A very interesting day! Using public transport : vaporetto, bus, ferry…we will make our way to one of
the peaceful villages on the island of Pellestrina, to see fishermen tending their boats, and sorting
through their clumps of mussels that are being cultivated. A muddy business indeed! Optional is a
fisherman`s lunch in a local osteria.
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Day 10: Sunday October 12
Laguna Outing to Torcello , Mazzorbo ,Burano
Weather permitting we pack a lunch and set off to explore the grassy island of Torcello, once the
capital of the entire lagoon. On return we stop at Mazzorbo, in days gone by a popular resort for
Venetian nobility, and celebrated for its orchards and vineyards. A small wooden bridge connects it to
Burano, where we will wander the colourful streets and watch the evening`s activities…maybe even
sharing an aperitivo at sunset. Sunset at Burano is a photographer`s delight.
Day 11: Monday October 13
9.30 – 12.30 VIS Morning Language Class
Free Afternoon Activities to suit the individual interests of the students can be suggested.
Day 12: Tuesday October 14
9.30-12.30 – VIS Morning Language Class
16.30 Gondola Rowing in Venice Lagoon
Icing on the cake, really! You will be accompanied to a prestigious local rowing club where, after a
short introduction to Venetian rowing by a the club`s manager, you will be going out into the lagoon
in a “gondolone”, a large gondola. Once reached a calm part of the lagoon you will be invited to have a
practice rowing. Two professional rowers will be there to encourage you. You’ll love it!
Day 13: Wednesday October15
9.30-12.30 VIS Morning Language Class
PM: Interviews with locals; grammar tutoring with Luisa (optional)
Day 14: Thursday October 16
9.30-12.30 VIS Morning Language Class
15.00 – 18.00 Excursion to Monastery
We will travel to the tiny island with its oriental “onion” bell-tower where the residing Armenian
monks open their monastery to visitors wishing to absorb the atmosphere that fascinated Lord Byron
(who stayed there several times). We will take a tour through the rooms to view a most impressive
collection of manuscripts and miniatures, while listening to the amazing history of this little island
which began as a leper colony.
Day 15: Friday October 17
9.30 – 12.30 VIS Morning Language Class
18.00 – 20.00 Tour of the Ghetto with Professional Guide
Have you ever wondered where the word “ghetto” comes from? …where the first banking negotiations
took place? A professional guide will bring to life the answers to these questions, and more.
Fascinating!
20.00 - 21.30 Cicchetti and aperitivi sampling at 2 popular Venetian bars.
Join Venetian city folk and sample cicchetti and aperitivi at 2 very, very popular bars.
We will sit on the boardwalk, glass in hand, and absorb the Venetian evening atmosphere.
Day 16: Saturday October 18
Free time for last minute “savouring” and to visit this glorious and memorable city of Venice.
Sunday October 19
END OF SERVICES
Price: $7,700.00
For flights and bookings please contact our accredited travel agent:
Canale Travel Service
503 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche
Brisbane QLD 4030
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