Overview
Take your players to one of the soccer meccas—Italy—to enhance their skills. They’ll attend a professional coaching clinic before competing against local teams in friendly matches — possibly forging lifelong friendships. Join thousands of cheering fans at a professional soccer match in an atmosphere that can’t be recreated. Tour San Siro Stadium, Juventus Stadium, and Casa Milan. Explore some of the world’s most iconic historical sites in Milan and Turin, and take a boat cruise on Lake Como.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Italy (Milan)
Day 2
Meet your Tour Director, travel to Turin, and check into hotel
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Welcome meeting and orientation
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Dinner
Day 3
Professional coaching clinic
Participate in this special clinic with a guest coach, player, or instructor. The clinic is designed exclusively for your team and to enhance your skills in the areas identified by your coaching staff.
Turin guided sightseeing tour
Piazzo San Carlo, Via Roma, Piazza Castello
Dinner
Day 4
Juventus Stadium guided visit
Explore the home of Italy’s most successful football club as you tour the dressing rooms, players’ tunnel, and other exclusive areas while learning about the stadium’s rich history.
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 5
Travel to Milan
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 6
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Milan guided sightseeing tour
Sforza Castle, Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala opera house
Casa Milan visit
Immerse yourself in the passion and legacy of one of football’s most storied clubs as you explore interactive exhibits detailing the team’s most iconic moments and contributions to the sport’s culture in Italy.
Dinner
Day 7
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Lake Como excursion
High-speed ferry to Bellagio
Dinner
Day 8
San Siro Stadium guided visit
Discover the famous home of AC Milan and Inter Milan as you explore the stadium’s public areas, press room, and walk through the “tunnel of champions” onto the field.
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Attend professional soccer match
Experience a professional soccer match like never before as you chant and cheer alongside passionate fans and watch world-famous, international players go cleat to cleat on the field.
Dinner
Day 9
End tour
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Dedicated team practice time (details in itinerary)
Tickets to local games/matches (details in itinerary)
Scenes from Italy
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.