Sicily: Siracusa
November 1 - 8, 2025
Double (per person) 2900€
Single (per person) 3300€
A 500€ deposit is all that is required to reserve your space on this tour.
Once you have paid your deposit, the remainder of the trip cost is due 60 days prior to the start of the trip. Your deposit is non-refundable (but can be applied to a future trip within 15 months from the original trip date in the event you must cancel). Please refer to terms & conditions to review our cancellation policy.
Join us for a week where language, culture and authentic experiences come together – an immersive Italian language experience in Siracusa – Sicily’s ancient gem on the Ionian.
what’s included
7 nights in a private palazzo apartment
Stay in beautifully restored accommodations that blend comfort, history, and authentic charm.
Daily Italian language immersion
Practice and improve your Italian with native speakers through guided experiences, casual conversation, and curated activities designed to help you grow in fluency. Includes approximately 2 hours per day of guided or structured conversation with native speakers.
Curated meals and tastings
Enjoy daily Italian breakfast (coffee and cornetto), plus 6–7 additional shared meals throughout the week—including lunches, dinners, or aperitivi that reflect regional flavors and seasonal specialties.
Expert local team
Our Italian-speaking experience directors and guides offer cultural insight, linguistic support, and warm hospitality throughout the journey.
All activities and local transport
From historic towns to coastal escapes, everything is arranged—so you can relax and enjoy the ride.
Gratuities included
No need to worry about tips for guides and drivers—it's all taken care of.
Pre-trip inspiration
A curated list of films, books, and language tips to immerse you before you even arrive.
Rich regional experiences
Each week includes a mix of day trips, cultural excursions, and immersive moments—such as walking tours, tastings, boat cruises, cooking classes, and more. Destinations may include gems like Noto, Marzamemi, or the Ionian coast, depending on the season and group interests.
Personalized language support
Enjoy a semi-private session with a native speaker to build a plan for continuing your Italian journey after the tour.
And more…
Each week holds unique surprises and special touches that reflect the spirit of the region and the group.
What’s your level of Italian? 🇮🇹 Take our quiz !
🏠 Where we’ll stay: A charming boutique hotel with a sea view. Each room features a king size bed, desk, comfortable seating, refrigerator, coffeemaker and air conditioning.
🔟 Tour size: We limit the number of people on our tours to 10 so that we can provide a very personal, small group environment, with plenty of opportunities for you to practice speaking in an authentic setting.
🇮🇹 Level of Italian: We welcome Italian learners who have reached an A2 level of Italian. If you’re not sure of your level, you can check this guide to do a self-assessment. If you have questions, please get in touch and we will help you determine if this trip is a good fit for you.
👟 Activity level: The activity level of this trip will be medium, with quite a bit of urban walking, steps, and some light hiking. Come prepared to be active!
🍝 Food preferences: The activities involving food will have vegetarian options, but if you are lactose or gluten intolerant or have other food allergies your options may be more limited. Please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
✅ Included: Lodging, all activities, local transport, gratuities for local guides and some meals (as noted) are included in the trip price.
❌ Not Included: air fare or transport to and from Siracusa.
Cancellations, changes and refunds: Once you have paid your deposit, the remainder of the trip cost is due and will be invoiced 60 days prior to the start of the trip. Your deposit is non-refundable, but can be applied to a future trip (within 15 months from the original trip date) in the event you must cancel.
We recommend purchasing a trip insurance policy which includes ‘trip cancellation for any reason.’
We reserve the right to substitute an activity or venue of equal value in the case of issues created by weather, cancellations by guides or venues, closures, strikes and other unpredictable events beyond our control. Participants will be notified as soon as possible of any changes. We reserve the right to adjust this itinerary before the tour begins based on the number of participants and participants’ level of Italian. This tour requires a minimum of 6 participants to run as planned. That said, we make every effort to avoid cancellations and will proceed with fewer travelers whenever possible. In the event of trip cancellation by Vero Viaggio, you will receive a 100% refund.
Have questions? Please inquire or check our FAQs for more information.
Meet your experience directors:
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“I’ve been deeply, madly in love with Italy for more than 25 years and have traveled all over this beautiful country. Ever since my first moment at Roma Termini station, navigating the happy chaos of the taxi line, I knew that I was going to fall head over heels for il bel paese, its food, culture, language and most importantly, its people. Fast forward to the present – I am a dual citizen of Italy and the U.S., living between Bologna and San Diego and I am fluent in Italian. This love affair (obsession?) hasn’t ceased and I’ve never stopped wanting to see what’s around the next corner. Let’s find out together.”
Founder of Vero Viaggio / International Tour Management Institute certified Tour Guide & Director / Speaks English and Italian
Originally from Nebraska, Jean’s travel resume began as a child camping with her family in a VW van. With a bachelors degree in journalism, she’s held a variety of roles in the higher education, software, toy and game and real estate industries, before diving into the travel industry. She finds real joy in learning something new each day, discovering hidden places, meeting people and hearing their stories.
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“Where are we going?” is the question I have loved most ever since I was young. Each time we returned from a trip my parents would start planning the next one — and thus began my passion for traveling at just 6 months old and I haven’t stopped since. For 20 years I have been teaching Italian to foreigners who want to discover Italy. I try to not just teach the language, but also the finer points, like: when ordering gelato you should always try more than one flavor; cappuccino is only for breakfast, and that there’s so much more to Italy than just Rome, Florence and Venice. I am here to show you the hidden gems of my country and to continue to ask you, ‘Where are we going?”
Italian teacher and assistant director of studies Speaks Italian, Spanish, German and English
Born in Bolzano, Italy, Francesca graduated from the University of Bologna with a masters degree in Italian language and literature. She has more than 20 years of experience teaching foreigners to speak Italian and divides her time between Bologna and Cefalù. She takes great pride in helping people see Italy from an insider’s perspective and her enthusiasm for life and everything that makes it so beautiful is infectious.
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