When people think of Italy, their imagination immediately goes to the language, to good food, but above all to its artistic heritage, to the landscape, and to the splendid cities rich in history.
A Door to Italy offers an "en plain air" itinerary to discover the beauty and history of the city, walking through the Romanesque churches of the historic center, visiting the beautiful Rolli palaces, admiring the testimonies of the glorious past of Genoa known as the "Superba" in the company of an expert art history guide.

The cooking lessons are ideal for those who believe that food is the symbol of a country's culture, for those who maybe want to amaze their friends with traditional Italian and Genoese recipes and of course for all food lovers.

To discover the Liguria region, A Door to Italy offers a course in the art of ceramics, for which Genoa and the Riviera di Ponente are particularly renowned.

Laura, an expert ceramist, welcomes you, smiling and enthusiastic, in her ceramics laboratory "L'Aria del Mare".
It will be enjoyable and stimulating to take the first steps in her company and create original handmade items such as: cups, glasses and the characteristic laggioni, ancient decorations typical of the courtyards and gardens of Genoa.

Dedicated to photography enthusiasts, the course is held by our teacher, Patrizia Lanna, a professional photographer.
The lessons combine theory and practice, a perfect mix of classroom lessons and city walks, in search of beautiful sights to be immortalized.
Genoa, the Superba, becomes a model of exceptional beauty for those who know how to discover it.

The course is held both for individuals and for small groups.
It is essential that participants have their own equipment.
No previous knowledge is required.

Treat yourself to a unique experience diving in the beautiful Ligurian Sea. It is an experience for everyone. You can take a trial lesson and then decide whether to continue and get the Open Water certification.

If you are already an expert, you can participate in a higher level course or treat yourself to a single dive to admire the reserve of Portofino, a protected marine park of enchanting beauty to be enjoyed from the first moment you set sail. Just admiring the coast from the sea is a priceless sight!

Italy is home to the Bel canto, Verdi, Puccini and Donizetti.

The Italian language + opera course is for opera singers and for those who have an interest in opera for work or for passion.

During the course the focus is on pronunciation, accent and vocabulary of librettos and their historical context.