Florence, Tuscany -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/06/2010 -- Would you like to sip wine, learn some history, eat traditional Tuscan foods and live in a perfectly preserved medieval town - while learning Italian language?

Then Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Siena (http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-school-Siena.html) has the perfect opportunity for you! Welcome to La Dolce Vita (http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-senior-course.html), a week-long course that includes Italian language lessons in the morning and an inviting variety of cultural activities every afternoon.

Here is your week: every morning Monday through Friday you will be in the classroom, speaking Italian from the very first lesson. Monday afternoon you will have a guided tour of Siena’s beautiful, historic city centre.

On Tuesday you will enjoy a half-day excursion to the Chianti area with its gorgeous landscape, picturesque villages and famous vineyards. On Wednesday you will learn all about classic Tuscan wine from an expert sommelier (http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-senior-course.html).

Tasting included! Thursday afternoon you will have a guided visit to Siena’s majestic Duomo or art-filled 14th century Town Hall and on Friday you will be able to practice your Italian at a traditional Tuscan dinner in one of Siena’s historic, first-class restaurants (http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-school-Siena.html).

This course is ideal for anyone who has only a week of free time and would like to immerse themselves in the Italian language and culture.