79 learning experiences

Live With A German Family And Teach Them English 15 Hours Each Week.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

This is a high-energy and really fun position.  GeoVisions provides the materials; you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!  Find out first-hand how a German family lives day-to-day.  Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in family activities and to meet extended family.  Plus, they can show you landmarks and the hidden gems of Germany. Conversation Corps volunteers must be native English speakers.  They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $1,420* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Burgundy Day Trip

Departs Year-round

Length: 6 Hours
Price: From €100* per person
Exertion level: 1 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 8 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Best Of Belize: Belize Travel Vacations

by Beyond Touring (4 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Good choice to experience a taste of everything Belize Travel offers : Ancient Maya Ruins Tropical Forest Hiking & Exploring Caves (Tubing & Zipline) Authentic Cultural Experience (Indian Church Village) Tropical Birds & Mammals Islands for Snorkeling, Diving, & Beach Activities * Offering behind-the-scenes Belize travel experience, Lamanai Archaeological Project, first-hand research & developments * Belize travel, Best of Belize includes Belize's only UNESCO World Heritage site, remarkable turquoise waters offer more then 170 miles of a pristine reef. Belize… more

Length: 8 Days
Price: From €1,965* per property
Exertion level: 5 (7 is most strenuous)
Lodging: Eco-Resort, Resort
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Luxury

Painting in France

by French Escapade (2 testimonials)
Departs June

Because of the small size of the group, the teacher will be able to give personal advice to everyone. Therefore, every skill level is welcome (from beginner to professional). During the day, the teacher will go back and forth among all of you to help you with your painting (if you need advice). If you are not a painter but you are coming with a friend or spouse who paints, Jackie will take you on excursions while the rest of… more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From $2,690* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 7 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Naturalist Specialty Trips In Dinosaur National Monument

by Holiday River Expeditions (6 testimonials)
Departs June, July

Just over a century ago John Wesley Powell led the first group of scientists into the incorrigible territory now known as the Colorado River plateau. Since Powell's original journey, naturalists from around the globe have visited Canyonlands to study its remarkable variety of plants, animals, and geologic landscapes. This trip is an opportunity to join Holiday guides in an exploration of natural history. Whether young or old, if your excited by discovery, this trip will be at the top of… more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From $845* per person
Exertion level: 5 (7 is most strenuous)
Lodging: Camping
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Live With A Jordanian Family And Teach Them English 15 Hours Each Week.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

This is a high-energy and really fun position.  GeoVisions provides the materials; you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!  Find out first-hand how an Italian family lives day-to-day.  Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in family activities and to meet extended family.  Plus, they can show you landmarks and the hidden gems of Jordan. Conversation Corps volunteers must be native English speakers.  They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $1,380* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Volunteer To Teach English In Brazil To Youth In A Traditional Summer Camp Setting

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs January, July

Our English Camp is an English language immersion camp established in Brazil with the purpose to motivate kids and teens between 5 to 17 years old to speak, practice and learn English.  The English Camp is located in the beautiful countryside of Sao Paulo, in the southeast of Brazil, approximately 2 hours outside of the city. It's a great place to teach English in Brazil. Young Brazilians from 5 to 17 years old attend this camp for fun and to… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From $885* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Volunteer To Keep Children Off The Streets Of Florianopolis By Reading To Them, Playing Games And Through Environmental Projects.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Florianopolis, Brazil is the capital of the state of Santa Catarina.  With almost 400,000 inhabitants, Florianopolis is a beautiful island, 31 miles long and eleven miles wide.  It is a modern and cosmopolitan city that offers calm and remote fisherman villages and populated and busy neighborhoods.  The center of the Island is very busy and where the larger companies, banks, and malls are located, as well as many restaurants and night spots.  Florianopolis is located in southern Brazil on the… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $1,500* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Immerse Yourself In Argentine Culture By Helping Teachers On A Volunteer In Argentina Program.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

This program is offered in a number of locations around Argentina:  Posadas, Misiones in the north-eastern corner of country; San Juan, the capital city of the province of San Juan in the Cuyo region; San Miguel de Tucuman located in the northwest of the country; and Chilecito, La Rioja located 200 km west of the capital city of La Rioja.  Other possible options included:  Avellaneda (Sante Fe), Catamarca, Córdoba, Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut), General Pico (La Pampa), La Rioja, Mar del… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $2,180* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Help Orphans And Disadvantaged Children In The Cordoba And Villa Allende Area Of Argentina.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Volunteers arrive in Buenos Aires for a two-day orientation.  The orientation is included in the program fee.  After the orientation, volunteers travel to Cordoba City to begin the volunteer project in Villa Allende.  Villa Allende is a small city located approximately 20 minutes by bus from Cordoba City.  As a GeoVisions volunteer it is possible to: Work with, take care of and play with disadvantaged or impoverished children, under the guidance of the Center’s staff. Take part in different projects… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $2,180* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Live With A Russian Family In St. Petersburg Or Moscow And Teach Them English 15 Hours Each Week.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

This is a high-energy and really fun position.  GeoVisions provides the materials; you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!  Find out first-hand how a Russian family lives day-to-day.  Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in family activities and to meet extended family.  Plus, they can show you landmarks and the hidden gems of Russia. Conversation Corps volunteers must be native English speakers.  They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $1,160* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Live With A French Family And Teach Them English 15 Hours Each Week.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around France.  Conversation Corps volunteers are placed all over France. This is a great program for people who want to experience life in France and the French culture in-depth.  The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine. The Need:   Volunteer 15 hours a week helping your host… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $1,420* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Speak English To A Group In Thailand 20 Hours Each Week As A Conversation Partner

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs November-April, June-September

This is a high-energy and fun position.  GeoVisions provides the materials; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class!  Find out first-hand how Thai people live and work day-to-day.  Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities.  Plus, the locals can show you landmarks and hidden gems. Conversation Partner volunteers must be native English speakers.   They need to have earned a college diploma and be in good health. Placements are available year 'round and range in duration from one… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $1,180* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Community Work With Children In Goa

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs June-December

Help with special education camps, orphanages, day care centers and even teach children how to use computers when you volunteer on our Youth Program in Goa. Imagine volunteering by the sun kissed beaches of India’s Goa.  At the same time you can make a contribution to socially deprived areas.  As beautiful as it is, Goa remains a stark reminder of many social issues like poor education and HIV/AIDS.   This volunteer experience ensures a variety of volunteer work, travel and recreation possibilities. more

Length: 28 Days
Price: From $2,095* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Volunteer Abroad In Medical Outposts And Health Centers In Remote Areas Of Cambodia.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

The medical volunteer projects located in the Northern Cambodian countryside involve working with local and international NGOs.  The renovations of several medical outpost/heath centers in these remote areas is done in cooperation with the provincial public health department. In addition, volunteers may work on the follow up of a project initiated by the international development NGO, Malteser, replenishing medical aid kits in over 60 village communities. For participants with a professional medical training, it will be possible to assist local medical… more

Length: 28 Days
Price: From $1,610* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Help Protect Australia's Amazing Environment Through Diverse Conservation Projects.

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

The Protecting Australia’s Environment program allows you to become immersed in this country’s amazing environment in a way you never thought possible. This program offers volunteers ages 18-70 to work in many different conservation projects.   These include tree planting, erosion control, seed collection, construction and maintenance of walking tracks, endangered flora and fauna surveys, weed control, habitat restoration and heritage restoration. Th e program includes all meals, accommodations and project related transportation.   It begins every Friday throughout the… more

Length: 14 Days
Price: From $1,100* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Make A Positive Impact With Health Care In These Rural Areas

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

In rural communities there is an immense lack of medical facilities, staff and resources.  Volunteers can make a profound difference in the lives of people living in the surrounding communities of Cape Town.  Both medically trained and not trained may participate with this project.  The mornings are spent helping in the medical facilities and the afternoons are spent assisting in the local community. (Full days at the clinics are also possible.) As a GeoVisions volunteer it is possible to: Assist… more

Length: 14 Days
Price: From $1,815* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Tutor Groups In Conversational English Up To 25 Hours Per Week

by Geo Visions (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

This is a high-energy and really fun position.  GeoVisions provides the suggestions and helpful documents; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class!  Find out first-hand how people in Ghana live and work day-to-day.  Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities.  Plus, the locals can show you landmarks and hidden gems. Conversation Partner volunteers must be native English speakers .  They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, and be… more

Length: 30 Days
Price: From $1,245* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Mt Aspiring Alpine Skills Course

by Wild Walks (0 testimonials)
Departs November-April

This is a unique 8 day course/ascent where the emphasis is on personalized, hands on experience: including and ascent of Mnt. Aspiring. We not only teach you the skills you need but you will have plenty of time to practice on ascents designed to match your ability. The highlight of the course is an ascent of Mnt. Aspiring where you will climb under the guidance of a qualified guide/instructor. Summiting will depend on your fitness and technical ability. If you… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From $3,200* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Jomsom and Muktinath

by Ace The Himalaya (0 testimonials)
Departs October-May

The Jomsom and Muktinath trek is a part of the Annapurna circuit and perhaps the single most popular trek in Nepal. The diverse landscapes and cultures found along this trekking route give the perfect insight into the rural life of Nepalese people. The main feature of this trek is walking through the gorge carved by the Kali Gandaki River, which, carries water from the Tibetan plateau to eventually join the Ganges in India. The starting and ending point is Nayapul… more

Length: 15 Days
Price: From $1,000* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 15 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Tortuguero Community Service

by Costa Rica Expeditions (2 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

This trip features the opportunity to participate in community projects while staying at Tortuga Lodge in Tortuguero. You can choose to help in one of several projects in the area, such as: repairing schools, painting murals to beautify the town, and constructing an art center, boat dock or benches in the town plaza. Also needed are English, music or computer skills teachers, coaches for sports or other recreational activities for children, and leaders for study groups on topics such as… more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From $1,710* per person
Exertion level: 5 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 20 people
Comfort level: Boutique

GOURMET TOUR OF INDIA

by Royal Expeditions (0 testimonials)
Departs December-February

Gourmet tour of India , will introduce you to the real taste of India . The tour offers you an excellent opportunity to learn some of the treasured recipes of popular dishes, handed down from generation to generation. Join your hosts in the cooking demonstrations held especially in your honour in their splendid heritage homes. India 's fabulous wealth of culinary delights is culled from her regional traditions and the cosmopolitan influences of contemporary times. Discover this splendid repository of… more

Length: 15 Days
Price: From $3,925* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Bicycle Tours in Russia: ExpeditionPlus! St. Petersburg, Russia to Istanbul, Turkey

by ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours (6 testimonials)
Departs August

This is a continental-scale bicycle tour unlike any you've done before! We'll travel by bicycle through historic regions of eastern and central Europe and between two of Europe's most exotic cities. Highlights will again include St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Budapest, the Transylvanian Alps, Bucharest and Istanbul. Join us for the trip of a lifetime and pedal through Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, on your way to Turkey. more

Length: 46 Days
Price: From $11,850* per person
Exertion level: 6 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Luxury

Tapestry Lessons and Bio-Cuisine in the Peloponnese

by Trekking Hellas (0 testimonials)
Departs May, October

Combining relaxation with creativity in a few days' escape in the magical landscape of Arcadia, in the village of Dimitra - central Peloponese. Becoming initiated in the decorative art of tapestry weaving. Participating in the procedure of fiber dyeing with natural dyes. Enjoying walks in the valley of the river Ladona, and tasting traditional dishes prepared with wholesome products from organic farming. The entire program takes place in the traditional guesthouse, "Theoni's house", a three storey, stone built mansion from… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From €1,600* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Market Day Cooking Class

by Personal Provence (0 testimonials)
Departs May-July, September

A full, fun day of learning, shopping, cooking and feasting Saturdays—Apt Market    Sundays—Coustellet Market more

Length: 1 Days
Price: From €150* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Baroque Walk IN Ragusa

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs September-July

Make an independent trip extra-special with unique 1-day walking or cooking tours in Italy. Forage for wild edible plants, explore a Baroque hill town, revel in a wildflower walk, or learn to cook with Anita & Emanuele in their home kitchen. Available for 2 or more people, with discounts for children and small groups.        •    Clamber over limestone terraces picking wild asparagus, mustard tops, capers and chard, then lunch in Anita’s kitchen, on this 1-day foraging walk in… more

Length: 1 Days
Price: From $225* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Walk Florence

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs April-July, September-December

Explore Italian Connection’s backyard in Sicily, walk a canyon dotted with cave dwellings up to delightful Baroque Ragusa, and follow the local kids to the best gelateria •    Follow the path of Leonardo Da Vinci where he tested his flying machines in Tuscany, and explore the backstreets of the Renaissance from a welcoming hotel in Florence more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From $1,245* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Walk Sicily

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs March-July, September-December

Explore Italian Connection’s backyard in Sicily, walk a canyon dotted with cave dwellings up to delightful Baroque Ragusa, and follow the local kids to the best gelateria •     Follow the path of Leonardo Da Vinci where he tested his flying machines in Tuscany, and explore the backstreets of the Renaissance from a welcoming hotel in Florence more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From $1,215* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 8 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Women's River Retreats on the San Juan, Yampa, Salmon & Green Rivers

by Holiday River Expeditions (6 testimonials)
Departs May-August

Our Women's River Retreat is a vacation that is simply different. It's an investment in yourself. A chance to renew both body and soul. Spectacular river canyons offer secluded beaches where your facilitators will share the ancient art of hatha yoga and the healing techniques of massage therapy. You'll experience excitement and comradery as you run the rapids with women guides who understand the nature of the journey. Join us for a wilderness experience that will enrich your life long… more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From $945* per person
Exertion level: 4 (7 is most strenuous)
Lodging: Camping
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Comfort

One Day Cook

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Our cooking classes are different in two ways: they are entirely private–it’s you and your private chef–and the chefs are Spaniards who teach the classes in English. (Our classes in Barcelona may include other participants unless you request a private class.) Each class is custom designed for you based on what you would like to cook. You are free to focus on a particular ingredient or families of ingredients, say tuna or shellfish, specific dishes, or you can have the… more

Length: 1 Days
Price: From $265* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Alpine Climbing (7 Days)

Departs Year-round

HAINES:   Haines Alaska is the starting/finishing place for this trip. Haines is a small community located along the majestic fjords at the top of the Inside Passage. The natural beauty and wilderness access in Haines has given it the much-deserved reputation as a center for wilderness adventure in Alaska. GETTING TO THE MOUNTAINS:   Depending on weather and route conditions a variety of modes for transportation are available. We utilize ski planes, snowcats, 4 wheel drive vehicles and sea… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From $1,260* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Rock Climbing

Departs April-July

SKAGWAY:   Skagway, Alaska is the starting/finishing place for this trip. Skagway is a small community located at the top of the inside passage. Surrounded on three sides by steep mountains, our rock climbing adventures take us high up to beautiful views of the surrounding Alaskan wilderness. GETTING TO THE CLIMBS:   We will provide transportation for downtown Skagway to our rock climbing sites. These sites offer excellent opportunities for individuals to try rock climbing for the first time or… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From $860* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Ice Climbing (1 - 5 Days)

Departs April-July

HAINES:   Haines Alaska is the starting/finishing place for this trip. Haines is a small community located along the majestic fjords at the top of the Inside Passage. The natural beauty and wilderness access in Haines have given it the much-deserved reputation as a center for wilderness adventure in Alaska. GETTING TO THE MOUNTAINS:   This trip is scheduled to use ski planes to access the mountains. The flights are beautiful and take us over some of the most heavily… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From $860* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Rock Climbing (1/2 - 5 days)

Departs February-November

SKAGWAY:  Skagway, Alaska is the starting/finishing place for this trip. Skagway is a small community located at the top of the inside passage. Surrounded on three sides by steep mountains, our rock climbing adventures take us high up to beautiful views of the surrounding Alaskan wilderness.     Climbing rock in Skagway, Ak. GETTING TO THE CLIMBS:  We will provide transportation for downtown Skagway to our rock climbing sites. These sites offer excellent opportunities for individuals to try rock climbing for… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From $860* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Introduction to Mountaineering (2,3 & 5 Days)

Departs April-August

HAINES:  Haines Alaska is the starting/finishing place for this course. Haines is a small community located along the beautiful fjords at the top of the Inside Passage. GETTING TO THE MOUNTAINS:  Depending on weather and route conditions a variety of modes for transportation are available. We utilize ski planes, snowcats, 4 wheel drive vehicles and sea worthy boats to ensure that travel into the mountains is safe and efficient. THE MOUNTAINS:  Haines borders Glacier Bay National Park The Park and… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From $860* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Kenya Summer Safari Adventure for students

by Elevate Destinations (0 testimonials)
Departs July

This safari will offer high school students the opportunity to experience Kenya’s singular beauty and extraordinary wildlife while participating in local conservation and community efforts. Such a journey to Kenya represents an introductory field opportunity for students intent on becoming global citizens.  Students will be introduced to current practices of resource management and interact with the diverse peoples that make up modern day Kenya. more

Length: 13 Days
Price: Contact Provider
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Italian Cooking Lessons in Umbria Italy

by Love Umbria (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Cooking Lessons in Italy: cook traditional Italian and Umbrian cuisine on an Italian cooking vacation. Join us for 5 days at a luxury Italian cooking school in Umbria, Italy. Explore Umbria, its flavors and culinary heritage whilst learning to cook classic Italian dishes and traditional Umbrian cuisine in the surroundings of a converted 1st Century BC Roman theatre. more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From €1,500* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Cook Sicily

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs January-July, September-November

Perfect for a family tour (minimum six people) or a group of friends, this private, fully-guided tour features great insider activities in Italian Connection’s own neighborhood.  You’ll learn to make traditional breads and pasta, shape cheeses by hand, make spicy chocolate and creamy cannoli , and explore great little towns and the best gelateria .  For an active group, we can also customize Walking & Cooking in Sicily, with meals in Italian Connection’s home. Available Monday–Friday all year except August,… more

Length: 3 Days
Price: From $1,475* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Cook Amalfi Coast

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs January-July, September-November

Cook and explore the coast from the luxury of Positano. Minimum two people, available Monday–Friday, April–November, except August. See honeymoon add-ons below. more

Length: 3 Days
Price: From $1,340* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Cook Flornce

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs January-July, September-November

Cooking and Tuscan wine tasting in the heart of Florence, based at one of the city’s loveliest historic hotels, used as the setting for A Room with a View. Minimum two people, available Monday–Friday all year except August, Christmas and New Year period. See romantic honeymoon upgrade below. more

Length: 3 Days
Price: From $1,155* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Savoring Sicily

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs November

This unique Cooking and Exploring Tour of Sicily reveals Sicily’s complex past through visits of amazing historical sites, while savoring a wonderfully varied cuisine influenced by the many cultures that have dominated the island. In keeping with Sicily’s diversity, we enjoy the delights of staying in three distinctive lodgings – an intimate historic inn, a seaside hotel and a stylish city hotel - and also participate in two hands-on Sicilian cooking lessons featuring different styles of Sicilian cooking. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From $3,570* per room
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Grand Tour Sicily

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs February

Inspired by the magical moments we’ve experienced at Sicily’s evocative archeological sites, we planned this off-season grand tour of Sicily to relish these amazing sites when they are blissfully uncrowded. This is when the true sense of Sicily’s ancient history permeates the soul, as we view a magnificent Greek temple in exquisite solitude. A mild winter climate further enhances this tour of Sicily with a beautiful landscape cloaked in early wildflowers, the scent of almond blossoms in the air, and… more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From $3,645* per room
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Walking & Cooking In Umbria

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs June

This unusual trip combines glorious countryside walking with two lively cooking lessons. Our delightful walking route takes us through fields of flowers and silvery olive groves to the picturesque towns of Orvieto, Todi, Assisi and Spello, as well as to the tiny unknown villages in between. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS         •     Trek through woodlands where St. Francis of Assisi came to meditate and visit his tiny monk’s cell on a secluded mountaintop         •     Cook… more

Length: 6 Days
Price: From $3,260* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Tuscany Hill Towns

by Italian Connection (0 testimonials)
Departs May, October

This exceptional tour combines the exclusive finds gleaned from our years of living and working in Tuscany with the unmatched beauty of Tuscany’s finest hilltowns and pristine landscape. Even in high season, our carefully chosen walking trails are blissfully free of tourists, and our many friends along the way treat us all like family. Enjoy a rare opportunity to dine in the home of a local friend, who also happens to be a great cook. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS        … more

Length: 6 Days
Price: From $2,995* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Italy: Taste of the Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre

by The International Kitchen (2 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

About the location: Chiavari is one of the charming seaside towns of the Italian Riviera, in a prime location to reach the elegant towns of the Riviera as well as the extraordinary Cinque Terre. This small town boasts a range of things to see, from local antique shops to beautiful cathedrals. The Hotel Monte Rosa is in the heart of the arcaded medieval town center and just a few yards from the sea. The Bacigalupo family has renovated the Monte… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From $1,375* per person
Exertion level: 1 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Italy: Bountiful Piedmont

by The International Kitchen (2 testimonials)
Departs January

About the location: By now their names are familiar everywhere: Barbaresco, Barbera, Nebbiolo, and most famous of all, Barolo. The Langhe area of southern Piedmont, the land of some of Italy’s most prized wines, has become a well-known destination for wine connoisseurs and truffle-lovers. Less known, however, are its other charms: the number of stunning medieval castles that dot the countryside, standing majestically on the Langhe’s tall hills; the awesome sight of the snow-covered Alps that can be seen encircling… more

Length: 6 Days
Price: Contact Provider
Exertion level: 1 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Italy: In Terre Di Toscana

by The International Kitchen (4 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

About the location: Figline Valdarno is a small, ancient Tuscan town about 35 kilometers southeast of Florence. Claudio Piantini, owner and chef of the famous Ristorante Torre Guelfa, has built a small B&B on his country property. Five bedroom cottages, all unique and with ensuite baths, and a beautiful large swimming pool complements the large, professional style kitchen Claudio has built to accommodate students during their culinary holiday in Tuscany.  About the cooking lessons: The lessons are led by Chef… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From $1,150* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Lodging: Hotel
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Italy: A Week With The Tuscan Chef At The Villas Of Vorno - Best Seller

by The International Kitchen (4 testimonials)
Departs March-May, September, October

About the location: Discover a little piece of Tuscan heaven and savor the very best in Tuscan living gathered together in our kitchen and around our table. The Tuscan Chef is based in one of a number of wonderful private villas in the area near Vorno, a small town outside of Lucca. Your week might take place at the Villa al Boschiglia, while other weeks may be held at the charming Casa Matteucci or another equally wonderful private villa. The… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From $3,875* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Lodging: Villa
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Italy: All About Umbria

by The International Kitchen (3 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

About the location: Set among thickly wooded hills, Spoleto is one of the most attractive towns in Italy, making it ideal for a cooking vacation in Umbria. At night, when the landmarks are illuminated and the city lights twinkle, it becomes a magical place, and is a fitting location for one of Italy’s most important performance arts festival, Festival dei Due Mondi, founded by composer Gian Carlo Menotti and the late Thomas Schippers. Long a destination of those seeking the… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From $2,700* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Lodging: Hotel
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Boutique

A Feast for the Senses in Morocco

by The International Kitchen (3 testimonials)
Departs March, October

About the location: The city of Fes was founded in 789 and for more than 400 years, it was the capital of Morocco. Today, it’s still Morocco’s intellectual and cultural capital. It’s also the oldest and largest medieval city in the world, with over 200,000 people currently living within the medina walls. It’s vibrant and alive — almost unchanged for hundreds of years. During your Moroccan cooking vacation, you’ll see the highlights of life in the medina: the historical and… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From $2,650* per person
Exertion level: 1 (7 is most strenuous)
Lodging: Hotel
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Boutique