Italy

Living and Learning in Florence: Independent Stay and Language Study

Program No. 21743RJ
Live in an apartment in this iconic city, learn to speak Italian during daily language classes and get to know Florence like a Florentine on this independent living adventure.

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At a Glance

Inspired by Florence’s timeless beauty and youthful energy, become a Renaissance man or woman on this immersive six-week adventure. Live in an apartment in this fashionable city, learn to speak Italian through daily language classes and get to know Florence like a Florentine. While you experience living in a new country independently, you’ll be supported by a Road Scholar Group Leader who’s always on call to help.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Florence is a walking city; the best, and sometimes only, way to get around is on foot. You must be able to walk at least 2.5 miles per day as you will need to walk to school, get grocery, to go anywhere. Uneven terrain, cobblestone streets, and many unavoidable stairs. On field trips, walking up to two miles.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Live like a Florentine as you move into your own well-located city apartment and discover nearby cafés, shops and more.
  • Up your Italian at a renowned language school whether you're a beginner or speak "un po'."
  • Join your Group Leader and fellow participants for weekly field trips and a weekend excursion to Tuscan hill towns.

General Notes

Our “Living and Learning” programs give you the experience of living in a foreign country independently. Included: an apartment; a local, full-time Group Leader to support you; a few meals; choice of language classes; a weekly expert-led field trip; a weekly café social; one weekend-long excursion to Tuscany, including hotel; and a city handbook. Due to the special nature of this program, we regret that we are unable to match solo participants with roommates. Because of the special nature of this program, we request that you call us to enroll. Please call toll free at (800) 454-5768, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET
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You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Meals
13 Meals
4 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
3 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Sep 27, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
  • Sep 27, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
  • Sep 27, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
  • Apr 25, 2025 - Jun 08, 2025
  • Sep 26, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025
2 nights
Firenze
The NH Firenze hotel is located in the Porta al Prato area, near to one of the gates of the ancient Walls of Florence. In front of the hotel is Cascine Park, the biggest green space in the city. A 20 minutes’ walk along the Arno River gets you to the Duomo and the San Lorenzo shopping area.
39 nights
Boston
Enjoy your own charming, well-appointed apartment in the heart of Florence. All apartments have been carefully selected from a reputable local agency and are located in central locations near stores, cafes, restaurants, and public transit. Participants will be accommodated in one or two bedroom apartments per their registration. Other apartment configurations may be available upon request. Such requests must be made prior to enrollment. Participants will receive their specific apartment assignments during the orientation weekend in Florence.
2 nights
Volterra (PI) Toscana
Located in the historical center of Volterra
2 nights
Firenze
The NH Firenze hotel is located in the Porta al Prato area, near to one of the gates of the ancient Walls of Florence. In front of the hotel is Cascine Park, the biggest green space in the city. A 20 minutes’ walk along the Arno River gets you to the Duomo and the San Lorenzo shopping area.
39 nights
Boston
Enjoy your own charming, well-appointed apartment in the heart of Florence. All apartments have been carefully selected from a reputable local agency and are located in central locations near stores, cafes, restaurants, and public transit. Participants will be accommodated in one or two bedroom apartments per their registration. Other apartment configurations may be available upon request. Such requests must be made prior to enrollment. Participants will receive their specific apartment assignments during the orientation weekend in Florence.
2 nights
Volterra (PI) Toscana
Located in the historical center of Volterra
2 nights
Firenze
The NH Firenze hotel is located in the Porta al Prato area, near to one of the gates of the ancient Walls of Florence. In front of the hotel is Cascine Park, the biggest green space in the city. A 20 minutes’ walk along the Arno River gets you to the Duomo and the San Lorenzo shopping area.
39 nights
Boston
Enjoy your own charming, well-appointed apartment in the heart of Florence. All apartments have been carefully selected from a reputable local agency and are located in central locations near stores, cafes, restaurants, and public transit. Participants will be accommodated in one or two bedroom apartments per their registration. Other apartment configurations may be available upon request. Such requests must be made prior to enrollment. Participants will receive their specific apartment assignments during the orientation weekend in Florence.
2 nights
Volterra (PI) Toscana
Located in the historical center of Volterra





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