Overview
Take your players to one of the soccer meccas — Italy — to enhance their skills. Your team will compete against local teams in friendly matches. They’ll join thousands of cheering fans at a professional soccer match in an atmosphere that can’t be recreated. Tour historic San Siro Stadium and visit the National Football Museum and Hall of Fame, where Italy’s four World Cup trophies are on display. Plus, see some of the world's most iconic historical sites in Milan, Florence, and Rome.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Italy (Milan)
Day 2
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
Milan guided sightseeing tour
Sforza Castle, Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala opera house
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and build connections that can turn into lasting friendships.
Dinner
Day 4
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.
Travel to Florence
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Dinner
Day 5
Florence guided walking sightseeing tour with Whisper headsets
Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Leather Workshop, Gates of Paradise, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Dante's House
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and build connections that can turn into lasting friendships.
Dinner
Day 6
Travel to Rome
Italian National Team Training Centre & Football Museum visit
Visit the Museo del Calcio is part of the Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano national football training grounds and showcases the past and present of the Italian National Football Team. We will experience a stroll through the Italian National team victories including 4 world cups, as well as view memorabilia donated by world cup players to the museum. The museum is also home to mementos and shirts of great champions who have contributed to making soccer popular all around the world: from Di Stefano to Pelé and Maradona.
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.
Dinner
Day 7
Ancient Rome guided walking sightseeing tour with Whisper headsets
Explore ancient Rome on a guided walking tour. Visit the Colosseum, where gladiators fought, wild animals emerged through trap doors, and even naval battles once filled the arena. Learn about the underground systems that powered the spectacles, then see the Forum Romanum, the political, religious, and commercial heart of the empire. Along the way, take in Piazza Venezia, where ancient history meets the grandeur of modern Rome.
Rome city walk
Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks on a guided walk. At the Spanish Steps, see the “sinking ship” fountain, designed that way because of low water pressure that forced the artist to sink it below street level. Marvel at the Trevi Fountain’s Baroque grandeur, the Pantheon’s soaring dome, and Piazza Navona, where Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers anchors the bustling square.
Attend professional soccer match
Attend a professional soccer match and experience the energy firsthand. Watch top international players compete as passionate crowds sing, cheer, and chant around you. This unforgettable atmosphere is subject to availability based on league schedules during your travel dates.
Dinner
Day 8
Vatican City guided walking sightseeing tour with Whisper headsets
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit, St. Peter’s Basilica visit
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and build connections that can turn into lasting friendships.
Dinner
Day 9
Flight home from Rome
TourFlex: Your Experience, Your Way
With TourFlex, available for tours departing October 2027 or later, you get the flexibility to shape an itinerary that's as unique as your group. Dial your trip up or down for more choice, more control, and more unforgettable hands-on moments, all while getting the right experience at the right value. Available options vary by program and destination.
Explore Your Way
- Add experiences like theatre tickets or unique excursions
- Swap activities for ones that better serve your group
- Extend the learning through go-aheads or stay-behinds
Go Your Way
- Choose the most accessible departure airport for your group
- Opt for 2-, 3-, or 4-star hotels that are centrally located or a convenient ride to major itinerary attractions
Dine Your Way
- Opt for pre-selected meals or encourage exploration by dining on your own
- Enjoy 2-3 course, culturally representative meals or opt for 3-course, authentic dinners at local restaurants
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
Daily meals, with options varying by program (ask your Program Consultant for details)
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
Dedicated team practice time (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
Through the WorldStrides Canada Financial Assistance Program (FAP), we provide travel grants to elementary and secondary school facing financial hardship. These grants, which can be up to $250 for coach tours and up to $1,000 for flight tours, are designed to make our programs more accessible to students from all backgrounds. Interested families are encouraged to speak with their school to learn more about our confidential application process.
Payment Plans
Monthly Automated Plan
Enroll with a deposit of $99 plus the cost of your travel protection plan (if included). We’ll automatically debit the rest of your tour fee from your chequing account in equal monthly payments, with the final payment due 35 days before you travel.
Please note: If two consecutive payments are declined, your account will be moved to the 4-Step Manual Plan.
4-Step Manual Plan
Manage your payments manually with a $249 initial payment plus your travel protection plan costs (if included). You’ll then make three more payments at key milestones as your departure date approaches. The final balance is due 65 days before your trip.
Please note: Payments on this plan are not automatically deducted and must be made manually.
Fundraising Tools
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