Live Italy, don’t just study it
Your Italian course in Taormina includes much more than classroom lessons. Every week a program of social and cultural activities awaits you: walks, films, games, seminars on literature, Sicilian history, cooking and current events — all included in the price of the course.
Want to go further? The school also organizes excursions, guided tours, and shows (at an extra cost), to discover places that travel agencies often don’t reach: authentic spots, off the tourist trail, where Sicily reveals itself as it really is.
From Taormina you can easily reach Syracuse, Mount Etna, the Aeolian Islands, Catania, Piazza Armerina, and Noto — and with a few extra days, also Palermo, Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta and Erice.
For tailor-made trips and experiences, the office is always available. The coordinator of socio-cultural activities is teacher Peppe Celano — you can ask him anything about the program.
Learning Italian in Italy isn’t just grammar: it’s a full cultural experience.
Babilonia, Italian Language and Culture Centre · Socio-cultural Activities Program · 14-19 September 2026
| WHEN | ACTIVITY | INFORMATION | COST | MEETING POINT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 14 Sep 1:00 pm | LUNCH TOGETHER AT SCHOOL | With teacher Taryn. Sign up at the cafeteria. | €25 | At I Giardini di Babilonia restaurant. |
| 4:00 pm | GUIDED TOUR OF TAORMINA | Orientation and history of the town. Duration: two hours. | Free | At school, with teacher Peppe. |
| Tue 15 Sep 4:00 pm | SEMINAR Italy’s Gold | Pasta is art, ingenuity, creativity and Italian identity, but it is also the guardian of family and regional traditions. Today we will discover the history and evolution of one of the symbols of the Belpaese. | Free | In the conference room, with teacher Peppe. |
| Wed 16 Sep 4:00 pm | GAME Sicilian Playing Cards | Some games using the island’s traditional playing cards. | Free | At school, with teacher Michela. |
| Fri 18 Sep 4:00 pm | BOAT TRIP AND DOLPHIN WATCHING | A refreshing boat trip along the coast between Giardini Naxos and Isolabella. There will be opportunities to swim, spot dolphins and enjoy an aperitif and snacks. What to bring: beach sandals, swimsuit, beach towel, sunscreen and water. | €60 | At the Taormina bus terminal on Via Pirandello, with teacher Anna. Please be on time to catch the bus to Giardini Naxos at 4:15 pm. The boat trip will depart from Giardini Naxos. |
| Sat 19 Sep 8:00 am | GUIDED EXCURSION: Mount Etna | Discover the natural and volcanic features of one of the world’s most active volcanoes over the last twenty years, on a hike at an altitude between 2,000 and 2,400 metres. | €60 | At the Taormina bus terminal on Via Pirandello, with teacher Peppe. |
HOW TO SIGN UP
Free activities → sign the registration list on the notice board in the office.
Paid activities → sign up at the office with a staff member.
Minimum 2 participants (unless otherwise indicated): if this number isn’t reached by 11:30 on the day of the activity (unless otherwise indicated), the activity is cancelled.
All activities are conducted in Italian ·
Info: Peppe Celano, socio-cultural activities coordinator — giuseppe.celano@babilonia.it
