In 2018, the Lonely Planet guide named Emilia Romagna as the best place to see in Europe, a very bold statement indeed. But Emilia Romagna and its capital, Bologna, do not disappoint! As one of the 20 administrative regions of Italy, situated in the northeast section of the country, Emilia-Romagna is one of the wealthiest and most developed regions in Europe.
University of Bologna, the oldest university in the world, containing Romanesque and Renaissance cities, such as Modena, Parma and Ferrara; and with the former Eastern Roman Empire capital of Ravenna with its eleven UNESCO heritage sites. It is also a center for food and automobile production, including the headquarter of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani, De Tomaso, Dallara, and Ducati. Add to that the popular coastal resorts as Cervia, Cesenatico, Rimini and Riccione and it’s no wonder that this area is becoming a favorite destination for those in the know!
Fusing haughty elegance with down-to-earth grit in one beautifully colonnaded medieval grid, Bologna is a city of two intriguing halves. One side is a hard-working, high-tech city located in the super-rich Po valley where suave opera-goers waltz out of regal theatres and into some of the nation’s finest restaurants.
The other is a bolshie, politically edgy city that hosts the world’s oldest university and is famous for its graffiti-embellished piazzas filled with mildly inebriated students swapping Gothic fashion tips.
Even by Italy’s notoriously high standards, Bologna is a foodie hub, as you’d expect from the place that invented bolognese sauce.
The markets in the centre are great for fresh fruit and pastries, Via del Pratello is a great spot for lunch, and the student area near Via Zamboni has plenty of options for a filling aperitivo – but really you can’t go far wrong wherever you choose to eat.
Handpicked are the most professional and experienced instructors. Private Lessons daily, one-on one, (two to four hours per day), and in the location of your choice. We don’t use classrooms! Your Personal Instructor will focus on conversation, adding grammar only as needed!
Cultural Activities (two hours per day), unique walking tours, sight visits, or tastings, also led by your instructor, set us apart from the rest! No English-speaking group! Learn while on the move, practicing conversation for one week to a month or more- you choose! Practice with your local neighbors!
Choose from our carefully selected luxury apartments, boutique hotels, and five-star accommodations in top locations, or pick your own place to stay. Either way, our full Immersion Program will give you an unforgettable cultural experience.
Your Private Chauffeur awaits you! We handle your transfers to and from the local International Airport! Also available VIP Expedite Service for arrival/departure and tight airport connections.
Our concierge service will help you with any of your needs, restaurant recommendations and bookings, local excursions, etc! Think of it as your local team of Instructors, Travel Experts, and Guides all becoming your Personal Coaching Team while you immerse yourself in the Culture
Are you a Digital Nomad? Explore on your own! Or exploit Unique and Intimate Experiences, specific to your individual passions! Private Wine Excursions, Cooking Classes, Food Tours, Truffle Hunting, Tapas Tours, Wellness Trips, Art Excursion, and other Unique Experiences!
As someone that already speaks Québécois French, I wanted to take on a new language and chose to learn Italian in Bologna. The accommodation I stayed at was quite exquisite, private, and clean – located out in the picturesque city. I had a great time learning and practicing Italian with my language instructor while my wife and I personally explored around the area.
Every Language & Luxury™ experience is a hand-tailored private journey to learn a foreign language, with a Personal Language Instructor, one on one, in some of the world’s most beautiful cities and towns. If you ever have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
THIS IS A PRIVATE LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM. NO CLASSROOMS. NO GROUPS OR STRANGERS. JUST YOU OR YOUR EXCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP OF FRIENDS & FAMILY.
