TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
TRAVEL POLICY
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.
Ready to start on your Artful Journey?
Our trips provide you with the most interesting cultural and artistic experiences. Our policy has been developed over time to provide you with concrete information about the operation of Artful Journeys and its impact on you, the traveler.





Included in Price
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Lodging (double occupancy). The single supplement fee varies for each trip.
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All breakfasts, and most other meals.
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Airport transfers and ground transportation (in Europe) to scheduled activities (unless by foot).
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Performances/Activities: as stated.
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Museum entry fees and tours.
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Support of co-hosts and administration fees.
Included in Price
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Lodging (double occupancy). The single supplement fee varies for each trip.
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All breakfasts, and most other meals.
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Airport transfers and ground transportation (in Europe) to scheduled activities (unless by foot).
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Performances/Activities: as stated.
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Museum entry fees and tours.
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Support of co-hosts and administration fees.
Included in Price
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Lodging (double occupancy). The single supplement fee varies for each trip.
-
All breakfasts, and most other meals.
-
Airport transfers and ground transportation (in Europe) to scheduled activities (unless by foot).
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Performances/Activities: as stated.
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Museum entry fees and tours.
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Support of co-hosts and administration fees.
Excluded in Price
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Airfare from the departure point to Europe and the return flight.
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Personal purchases and pampering.
Excluded in Price
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Airfare from the departure point to Europe and the return flight.
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Personal purchases and pampering.
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
Berlin Philharmonic, Berlin, Germany
CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN 15!!!
with Vilma Noga
Wednesdays, at 11 am eastern
August 23 - October 11, 2023
Registration Status: OPEN
Class size limited to 8 students
Series Cost: $180 for series of 8

Language is an essential part of each country's personality and art. Knowing a bit of the language of the land significantly enhances one's appreciation of the culture and people. It helps one be more independent, and puts one more at ease when interacting with locals. Art and culture are also often best appreciated in its original language (for example, Dante's work has the most impact in Italian).
The current group has been together for almost 3 years, starting with very rudimentary Italian, and now speaking fluently. That's pretty good for not setting foot in Italy, where total immersion could happen. We've been having so many laughs at our own mistakes under the tutelage of the forgiving Vilma, whom I met at Pensione
Bencista in Fiesole, outside of Florence, while on a painting trip.
Food seems to be our main topic of conversation!
So, bring your recipes and a good cup of espresso and join us as we continue with our fifteenth series of Italian classes! This series will build upon our progress thus far towards conversing entirely in Italian! New students who are able to converse in Italian (even on a basic level) are welcome. The class number will be capped at 8 students.


Vilma will teach conversational Italian in an 8-week series, starting Wednesday, August 23 at 11:00 EDT. The only requirement to participate in these classes is that you are willing to converse in Italian.
Each class will last approximately 1 hour. There will be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 students in the class so that everyone has a chance to practice speaking and understand the spoken word. Vilma has been known to give homework ... YIkes! The cost for the 8-week series is $180.
Andiamo! Join us starting August 23 and continuing through October 11 in this fifteenth series of conversational Italian with Vilma.
YOUR HOSTS

Vilma Noga
Instructor
My name is Vilma, and I live near Florence, Italy. I have a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages, Literature, and Intercultural Studies from the University of Florence. I speak fluent Italian, English, German, French, and Albanian, and I teach the Italian language.
I worked for many years as the Reception Manager in a hotel near Florence. While working with tourists from all over the world, I improved my own language skills. My day-to-day interactions with the hotel guests allowed me to better understand the difficulties that foreign speakers face while learning a new language.
I personalize my lessons according to the student's needs. I stress the importance of the spoken language, and we interact with one another in a friendly conversation–laughter included! I encourage everyone to speak immediately, from beginners to those with an advanced level of Italian. I believe that speaking another language is an enriching experience for everyone. Two years ago, I created my Italian online classes, which have been very successful. After much positive feedback from my students, I have also expanded my practice to include Italian language and culture group workshops and cooking classes. I also lead small group tours around Florence to teach about our magnificent art and architecture.
I truly enjoy teaching, and look forward to working with you!
SERIES COST
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$180 for the series of 8 online classes
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PayPal is preferred; however, we do take checks
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A Zoom link will be provided by email within 24 hours of each meeting
To register for a session or the series, please click below:
Please note that PayPal remittances must go through the form on this website. Thank you.
A Zoom link will be provided by email within 24 hours of each meeting.