Automotive Innovation in Germany & Italy
Shift your curiosity into high gear to explore the history of the automotive industry in Germany and Italy.
With a focus on world-class automobile engineering, this Career Readiness tour puts students on the road to understanding the evolution of the auto sector like never before. Investigate the brilliance of local manufacturers and leading brands like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Alfa Romeo, then head home with insight that can help jumpstart a successful career in vehicle production.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit the BMW Museum
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Day 4: Munich • Stuttgart
Tour an automotive production facility to get an in-depth look at German engineering
Travel to Stuttgart
Visit the Porsche Museum to examine the brand’s legendary history of design and engineering
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Day 5: Stuttgart
Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Take a walking tour of Stuttgart
Explore Stuttgart on your own
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Day 6: Stuttgart • Southern Switzerland
Travel to Southern Switzerland
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Day 7: Southern Switzerland • Milan region
Travel to the Milan region through the Swiss Alps
Tour the Alfa Romeo Automaker Museum
Take a tour of the Autodromo
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Day 8: Milan region • Turin
Take a day-trip to Turin
Enjoy exploration time in Turin
Visit the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile to learn about the evolution of the Italian automobile industry
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Milan region • Emilia region
Travel to Bologna
Take a guided tour of Bologna
Visit the Ferrari Museum to experience the famed brand up close
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Day 10: Emilia region • Florence
Take a day trip to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
· Piazza della Signoria
· Ponte Vecchio
· Basilica of Santa Croce
· Gates of Paradise
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Day 11: Emilia region • Milan
Travel to Milan
Take a food walking tour with an expert local guide
Enjoy a farewell dinner
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit the BMW Museum
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Day 4: Munich • Stuttgart
Tour an automotive production facility to get an in-depth look at German engineering
Travel to Stuttgart
Visit the Porsche Museum to examine the brand’s legendary history of design and engineering
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Day 5: Stuttgart
Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Take a walking tour of Stuttgart
Explore Stuttgart on your own
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Day 6: Stuttgart • Southern Switzerland
Travel to Southern Switzerland
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Day 7: Southern Switzerland • Milan region
Travel to the Milan region through the Swiss Alps
Tour the Alfa Romeo Automaker Museum
Take a tour of the Autodromo
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Day 8: Milan region • Turin
Take a day-trip to Turin
Enjoy exploration time in Turin
Visit the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile to learn about the evolution of the Italian automobile industry
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Milan region • Emilia region
Travel to Bologna
Take a guided tour of Bologna
Visit the Ferrari Museum to experience the famed brand up close
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Day 10: Emilia region • Florence
Take a day trip to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
· Piazza della Signoria
· Ponte Vecchio
· Basilica of Santa Croce
· Gates of Paradise
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Day 11: Emilia region • Milan
Travel to Milan
Take a food walking tour with an expert local guide
Enjoy a farewell dinner
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfast and dinner featuring regional cuisine
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Guided sightseeing
3 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations (5 with extension)
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Entrances
BMW Museum; Automotive production facility; Porsche Museum; Mercedes-Benz Museum; Alfa Romeo Museum; Autodromo Nazionale Monza; Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (with extension: Ferrari Museum; food-themed walking tour)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant.