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The Art of Living in Florence JUNE 26-J ULY 25, 2015 An Extraordinary International Travel THE ART OF Immersion Opportunity LIVING IN FLORENCE Florence, page 3 Do you dream of waking up each day in Italy? Of immersing yourself in another culture? Perhaps you've even considered moving or retiring abroad? Then this program is for you! AHI’s four-week International Lifestyles Explorations program is not for the average tourist. This incomparable introduction to living abroad is designed for curious explorers who want to broaden their horizons and experience truly immersive living in a foreign country. Travel experts have meticulously planned this pioneering program, which includes intensive language instruction, an educational lecture series and excursions to the picturesque Letter 2 Italian Mealtime, page 4 Tuscan towns of Siena, Colle di Val d’Elsa, Cortona, Tuscany 3 San Gimignano, Lucca, as well as the Castello di Monsanto winery in Chianti and two of Florence’s Florence 3 prized museums, the Uffizi Gallery and the Program Highlights 3 Accademia. Enjoy ample free time to explore your treasured new home, the birthplace of the Language Lessons Renaissance. & Lifestyle Guides 4 Both first-time students of Italian and those Extracurricular Activities 4 who simply want to refresh their skills will appreciate the language instruction provided Extra Credit 4 four days a week by an instructor we call your Italian Mealtime 4 Lifestyle Guide. This guide will help you take the language out of the classroom and into the The Tuscan Pantry 5 streets of the city, exposing you to the cultural The Tuscan Wine Cellar 5 Masters of the Renaissance, page 8 nuances of the locals and allowing you to exercise your newly acquired or enhanced language skills. Program Overview 6 Unlike other, more rigid travel programs, you can Exciting Excursions to tailor this experience to your desires. Explore the Must-See Treasures 7 buzzing piazzas and rolling countryside at your own pace. Dine in restaurants that no tourist could hope to stumble Masters of the upon. Buy your own groceries at an outdoor market. Take Renaissance 8 in a music or theater performance. Develop an enduring Accommodations 9 camaraderie with the locals and your fellow travelers. Our AHI Travel team will be available to help you in any way, but Included Features this life-changing journey is yours to mold. & Pricing 10 800-323-7373 1 Dear Alumnae/i and Friends, Join us for a month in Florence, a city pulsing with culture, charm and an aura of life well lived. Whether or not this is your first time living abroad, you will feel right at home in Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. Stroll the narrow cobbled streets and stop for a cappuccino on the picturesque Piazza del Duomo before your morning language lesson. Step off the beaten tourist path to feast on inimitable Florentine steak, hearty soups, succulent local wines and mouth-watering gelato. Learn about the city’s history and its incredible collection of cultural monuments, from the 11th- century Romanesque cathedral to the statues and paintings crafted by the fathers of the Renaissance. Enjoy the camaraderie Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of traveling with a group and, during your free time, feel the thrill of making your own discoveries! We have arranged for exclusive private accommodations in a fully furnished residential hotel that was originally a 16th- century palace. Your home away from home is situated on quiet Via delle Mantellate, just blocks from Florence’s historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Don’t miss this groundbreaking program. AHI Travel has done all the legwork so all that’s left is fun, learning and Ponte Vecchio adventure. Space is limited, so make your reservations today! Best regards, Please call AHI Travel at 1- 800-323-7373 with ques - tions regarding this tour. Sincerely, Wendy Greenfield Above: Inspirational views of Florence | Below: Italian musician Executive Director Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association 2 800-323-7373 PROGRAM Experience HIGHLIGHTS • Groups are limited to daily life in 36 travelers to maximize your travel experience. Tuscany • Enjoy four weeks’ fully furnished and accommodations in a historic palace that has become adept been renovated to offer modern amenities, and comfortable including a kitchenette, cable television and free in a different Wi-Fi, situated near the heart of Florence. language and • Learn Italian and explore Tuscan culture, history, culture. art and cuisine with your Lifestyle Guide, an Tuscany instructor from your TUSCANY FLORENCE language school in Florence. The fifth largest of Italy’s 20 regions, Tuscany is The capital city of Tuscany, Florence is a veritable world-renowned for its gorgeous, hilly landscapes, open-air museum, an urban masterpiece spread over • Attend an Italian centuries-old traditions and marked influence on the banks of the River Arno. It is often named Italy’s cooking demonstration, European art and culture. most beautiful city thanks to an explosion of creative as well as a tour and The region’s heritage stretches over almost three genius that spawned the Renaissance between the tasting at a Tuscan millennia. Tuscany was settled sometime after 1000 14th and 16th centuries, leaving the city laden with a winery. B.C. by the Etruscans, whose origins are unknown, wealth of fine art and stunning architecture. • Additional cooking though historians have pieced together the ancient During your first full day in Florence, embark on a classes are available. civilization through found artifacts, mostly in tombs. walking tour of your new home led by an expert guide. • Embark on included The Etruscans were the first in Italy to organize Learn the history of the emblematic Il Duomo, admire group excursions to two their society within a political framework, and the the cupola of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence museums, the reverberations of these early settlers have been felt visit the spectacular bronze doors of the Baptistery, Castello di Monsanto throughout Tuscany’s political, cultural and religious stroll over the Arno on the fabled Ponte Vecchio and winery in Chianti and history. sip espresso at a café on the Piazza della Signoria. the historic Tuscan The Romans gained control over the region Florence’s timeless beauty awaits! towns of Siena, Colle di around 400 B.C., and except for the construction of Siena Val d’Elsa, Cortona, public works like roads and aqueducts, Tuscany was Carrara, Lucca and San little altered for centuries. The region awoke in the Gimignano. 12th century, when new towns and the rise of trade • Every week, gather with and industry brought fortune, political upheaval and your fellow travelers for a cultural Renaissance. After three tumultuous dinner and camaraderie. centuries of rule by the Medici family, Tuscany’s • Meet local Florentines to politics were overtaken by the Lorraine dynasty, who learn more about the ushered in a period of prosperity and peace. After a Italian lifestyle. brief stint as part of the French empire, during which • Try life abroad as you Lucca was ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister, equip yourself to live Tuscany adhered to the Kingdom of Italy. It has since UNESCO independently in Italy. become a favorite destination of worldly travelers The Historic Centre of Florence, the Historic Centre of seeking fine culture, hearty cuisine, world-renowned San Gimignano and the Historic Centre of Siena are wine and friendly conversation. UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program. 800-323-7373 3 Upper: Language Class STUDENT LIFE IN FLORENCE Below: Daily life in Florence Parli Italiano? This program includes 48 hours of Italian instruction at one of the city’s distinguished language education institutions. Engage in intensive language instruction combined with an immersion experience in Italian lifestyle, customs, art, history and cuisine, courtesy of our experienced Lifestyle Guides . The program is designed to go beyond the textbook and the Did you classroom to foster cultural understanding through know? authentic experiences that impact individuals as students and as world citizens. Dante’s “Divine Comedy,” Held Monday through Thursday mornings, your an epic poem composed 16 three-hour language classes are small and tailored between 1308 and his to your skill level, guaranteeing individual attention and death in 1321, was written a comfortable progression through the lessons. You will not in Latin, as was complete a skills assessment before you arrive in Florence in addition to a placement test on the first traditional for literature day of class. Everyone from beginners to Italian majors at the time, but in the will develop their skills and put them to use in the city language spoken by with the help of your highly qualified Lifestyle Guide, Florentines. This helped a native Italian speaker. establish their dialect as the basis for modern Italian. Extra credit Cooking class: Learn to create the sumptuous flavors of Tuscan Extracurricular cuisine, notable for its simple, wholesome ingredients and straightforward techniques, during a two-part series of optional Activities cooking classes. Try your hand at a variety of dishes, meant to be To complement your studies drizzled with local oil and served alongside delectable Tuscan wines, and expand your under - as you create lasting memories and foster your passion for Italian standing of Tuscan culture cooking. What better souvenir from your time in Florence than a and history, AHI is offering repertoire of authentic Tuscan recipes? several exclusive lectures (Extra Credit option is available at an additional cost.) that are included in the price of your program. Feed ITALIAN MEALTIME your hunger for knowledge Italians typically begin their day with coffee, specifically espresso or cappuccino, and a cornetto or brioche — as you join cultural experts a jam-, custard- or chocolate-filled pastry. for the following education - Pranzo, lunch, may consist of a panini, a high-quality sandwich packed with fillings, or a tramezzini, the less expensive equivalent made with pre-made sliced white bread.
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