Overview
Immerse your players in the rich soccer culture of Munich, Germany. They’ll learn from professionals in exclusive coaching clinics, compete against local teams, attend a professional soccer match, and get a private tour of Allianz Arena. Tour Munich and Salzburg, visit Germany’s first concentration camp and explore the Alpsee. They’ll get a VIP tour of Olympic Park, home of the 1936 Olympics and 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start tour
Day 2
Arrive in Munich
Meet your Tour Director
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
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Munich Alstadt (Old Town) city walk
Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus, Frauenkirche
Dinner
Day 4
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.
Dachau Concentration Camp & Memorial visit
Dachau, the first of Nazi Germany’s concentration camps, became the model for thousands that followed. Now a memorial and museum, it honors the 206,000 prisoners held here from 1933 to 1945 and traces the rise of the Nazi party, pre-1930s anti-Semitism, and the lives of those imprisoned.
Dinner
Day 5
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.
Hohenschwangau excursion
Visit the Bavarian village of Hohenschwangau and learn about Hohenschwangau Castle, the childhood home of King Ludwig II, with views of Lake Alpsee and the surrounding Alps. Then enjoy a scenic hike toward Neuschwanstein Castle and pause at Queen Mary’s Bridge for an unforgettable photo stop of the fairytale fortress and mountain landscape.
Dinner
Day 6
Salzburg excursion
Salzburg city walk, Free time on Getreidegaße
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 7
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Olympic Park guided visit
Enjoy a guided tour of the Olympiapark, built for the 20th Olympic Games, held in Munich in 1972. Explore the Olympiahalle, built as a a multi-purpose arena, and view the Olympic Tower.
BMW Museum visit
Explore the BMW Museum, which brings BMW’s heritage to life through an innovative, multi-sensory experience and spans a history of more than 90 years. The museum is also notable for its architecture, particularly its listed circular building, known as the “bowl.”
Allianz Arena guided visit
This enormous stadium, home to both of Munich’s football clubs, has been the venue for the FIFA World Cup and is the first stadium in the world to have an exterior that changes colors based on the team, or concert, playing that day. Take a tour of the press club, climb to the upper tier, walk through the athlete’s dressing room and imagine the pre-game anticipation as you walk through the player’s tunnel to the stadium.
Dinner
Day 8
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
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tickets to local games/matches (details in 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
Dedicated team practice time (details in itinerary)
Scenes from Germany
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.