Learn to speak like a local in the beautiful Puglia, Italy
Buongiorno! Choose your language holiday in Puglia, a sunny coastal region in south-east of the country nicknamed “the heel of Italy”. We base ourselves in the Salento area in the heart of southern Puglia. You can immerse yourself in the local culture with visits to Otranto, where you can visit a beautiful Baroque cathedral with a mosaic floor to rival Ravenna, and the city of Lecce, which has more than 40 churches and a noble palazzo built in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Where you’re going to stay
The amazing Palazzo Cuore, a former Palace, is situated in the historical centre of the town of Maglie and was previously owned by three generations of strong Italian noblewomen. The Palazzo dominates the square, and it's surrounded by Renaissance and Baroque architecture, shops and cafe so where better to practice your language skills. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, the bright and quiet common areas, walls made with typical stones from Lecce, the rooms with their colour and personality and the furniture representing the authentic local style.
Learn Italian in Puglia Itinerary
Saturday
Benvenuti! Welcome to Puglia! Upon arrival at Brindisi Airport, you will find our Flavours driver waiting for the group with a sign that says ‘Flavours’. Once the group is all together, you will be taken to the Palazzo where you can settle in, meet your chef and Tutor and enjoy welcome drinks. In the afternoon, explore the charming town of Maglie and say ciao to the people you will meet. Dinner this evening is at the Palazzo, prepared by your chef.
Sunday
After breakfast, you will have your first language lesson with your tutor. Lunch will be at the Palazzo and later in the afternoon, you will visit Otranto, situated by the sea, with the chance to visit the famous Cathedral with its beautiful medieval floor mosaic. You will then enjoy dinner in a local fish restaurant in Muro.
Monday
Following breakfast this morning, enjoy your second language lesson, followed by lunch. In the late afternoon, we’ll head to a local winery for a private wine tasting. Return to the Palazzo for dinner this evening, prepared by your chef. Chat and wander.
Tuesday
After breakfast, enjoy another language lesson and lunch at the Palazzo. This afternoon is free to relax in the villa and walk around the village to practice your Italian vocabulary. You could also pop in the coffee bars to enjoy an Espresso, buy a local newspaper and have a chat with the people you will meet along the streets and at the coffee bar. Dinner tonight is prepared by your chef.
Wednesday
You’ll be leaving after breakfast today for a day of sight-seeing, firstly to Lecce to enjoy a walking tour around the “Florence of the South”. This undiscovered gem hides a wealth of beautiful architecture – it’s even known as the Pearl of the Baroque. You’ll have time for some sightseeing (don’t miss the Roman Amphitheatre or the Basilica di Santa Croce), and some shopping before lunch at a local trattoria. Return to the Palazzo for dinner.
Thursday
This morning, time for another language lesson. You will then have a late afternoon visit to Gallipoli, on the Ionic sea, where we will have the chance to watch the fishing boats arrive and wander around the old town. Enjoy an aperitivo in Gallipoli and then have dinner at the Palazzo.
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