GFI Academy - Dream Big Tour of Italy - 2006, 2007 & 2008

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

IL
Inspiresport LLC
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25 reviews
Mar 6 - 14, 2025
Group size: 25 - 150
GFI Academy - Dream Big Tour of Italy - 2006, 2007 & 2008
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Inspiresport LLC
  • Email address verified
25 reviews

Mar 6 - 14, 2025
Group size: 25 - 150

About this trip

Partnered with some of the world’s best soccer academies, inspiresport's expertise in soccer and travel logistics will ensure a smooth trip. The quality and credentialing standards we maintain provide coaches and parents with the necessary assurances that their children will be safe and well cared for while overseas. We are proud and excited that you have chosen us, and our hope is that every player, coach, and parent that participates in one of our unique trips will have a positive, life-changing experience


Inter Milan Program

Inter Academy stems from the success of the club’s youth academy, second to none in Italy and among the best in Europe for bringing through talented young players. Active in Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, China, Colombia, Hungary, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Slovakia, Inter Academy is the technical program dedicated to all foreign partners who desire to invest in the development of young players and coaches. The aim is to export the club’s youth academy expertise and philosophy paying attention to both the human and the sport side of football. To achieve Inter standards, Inter Academy focuses on coaching the coaches, in order to create a real soccer system that allows youngsters to achieve their best on and off the pitch. 


Fiorentina Program

The brand-new Fiorentina training ground and club headquarters will occupy a site spanning around 25 hectares, making it one of the largest sports complexes in Italy. For the first time in the club's history, Fiorentina will own its own training ground – with the complex set to provide a single hub for both the men's and women's first teams, as well as the youth academy. The move will allow the club to grow from a sporting perspective while pursuing its goal of becoming one of the most innovative in Europe in terms of organization and facilities. You will train with qualified and experienced Fiorentina Academy coaches, selected by the Academy director at the club’s new state of the art facility.  

Contact Information

David Ridenhour

Business Development Manager

email: [email protected]

phone: 404-596-3947

Group Flight Information

2006, 2007 & 2008 Group Flight Option - THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE A PACKAGE INCLUDING A SEAT ON THE GROUP FLIGHT WAS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15.  


IF YOU REGISTER FOR THE LANDED-ONLY/NO FLIGHT OPTION ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 15, INSPIRESPORT CAN TRY TO HELP YOU SECURE SEATS ON THE FLIGHT ROUTING BELOW, OR YOU CAN BOOK THESE SAME FLIGHTS ON YOUR OWN DIRECTLY THROUGH AIR FRANCE OR DELTA'S WEBSITE (PLEASE NOTE THE FLIGHT NUMBERS ARE DIFFERENT ON DELTA'S WEBSITE FOR THE OUTBOUND FLIGHTS FROM IAH-CDG AND THEN CDG-LIN, BUT THE TIMES MATCH UP AND WILL BE THE SAME FLIGHTS).


THE NEW GROUP FLIGHT ROUTING FOR THE 2006, 2007, & 2008 AGE GROUPS TO ITALY WILL BE:


OUTBOUND:

AF 695 - IAH-CDG - Thursday, Mar 6 4:10 PM - Friday, Mar 7 8:15A

AF 1012 - CDG-LIN - Friday, Mar 7 12:35 PM - Friday, Mar 7 2:00 PM


RETURN:

DL 175 - MXP-ATL - Friday, Mar 14 10:05 AM - Friday, Mar 14 3:55 PM

DL 1284 - ATL-IAH - Friday, Mar 14 7:53PM - Friday, Mar 14 9:12 PM


WE WILL NO LONGER USE THIS ROUTING BELOW:


OUTBOUND:

UA575 IAH-EWR - Thursday, Mar 6 9:35AM - Thursday, Mar 6 2:13PM

UA19 - EWR-MXP - Thursday, Mar 6 6:20PM - Friday, Mar 7 8:10 AM


RETURN:

UA18 - MXP-EWR - Friday, Mar 14 10:25 AM - Friday, Mar 14 2:40 PM

UA2213 - EWR-IAH - Friday, Mar 14 7:28PM- Friday, Mar 14 10:30PM

Early Bird Registration Information

 Early Bird Discount Deadline: 11:59 PM on Monday, September 16th  


$150 off per participant if registration is complete by Monday, September 16th. 

GFI Payment Plan:

GFI Academy will invoice all participants via Playmetrics


GFI's Payment Plan:

At Registration - $525/person

Oct. 5, 2024 - $650/person

Nov. 5, 2024 - $650/person

Dec. 5, 2024 - $650/person

Jan. 5, 2025 - $650/person

Feb. 1, 2025 - Remaining balance per person

What’s included

  • Accommodations
    7 Nights in Milan and Florence
  • Half Board Meal Plan
    2 Meals Provided per day
  • Ground Transportation
    Airport transfers around Group Flight • Match, training and excursion transfers as required throughout the tour
  • Team Coordinator
    Travels with the Group 24/7
  • Cultural Activities
    Sightseeing and Free Time Indicated on your Final Itinerary
  • 3 or 4 Training Sessions
    2 or 3 with Inter Milan; 1 with Fiorentina
  • 2 Friendly Matches
    Matches Against Local Competition
  • Stadium Tours
    San Siro Stadium Tour & Stadio Artemio Franchi Tour
  • Player Kit Laundry
  • Group Airfare
    Included in Landed Package Options (Player Landed + Flight; Supporter Landed + Flight) ONLY
  • One Match Ticket
    One ticket included per registration; Subject to availability

What’s not included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Personal Expenditures

Available Packages

Player Double Room (no flight)- $2895

Player-Player accommodations are only available for players 13+ years old. All other players will require a supporter. 


*Traveler responsible for own airfare arrangements.*

 

 Early Bird Price: $2745 

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Supporter Double Room (no flight) -$2745

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - Indicates two people in a room. Two people, two beds (singles) OR two people, one bed (double or queen).


 *Traveler responsible for own airfare arrangements.*   


 Early Bird Price: $2595 

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Supporter Single Room (no flight) -$3345

 SINGLE OCCUPANCY - Indicates one person in a room. One person, one bed. No additional participants may share this room request. 


 *Traveler responsible for own airfare arrangements.* 


 Early Bird Price: $3195 

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Player Double Room + Flight - $4095

THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE A PACKAGE INCLUDING A SEAT ON THE GROUP FLIGHT WAS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15.   


Player-Player accommodations are only available for players 13+ years old. All other players will require a supporter. 


Package costs to be charged by GFI: $4095


Early Bird Price: $3945 

$0
Supporter Double Room + Flight - $3945

THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE A PACKAGE INCLUDING A SEAT ON THE GROUP FLIGHT WAS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15.   


DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - Indicates two people in a room. Two people, two beds (singles) OR two people, one bed (double or queen). 


 Early Bird Price: $3795 

$0
Supporter Single Room + Flight - $4545

THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE A PACKAGE INCLUDING A SEAT ON THE GROUP FLIGHT WAS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15.   


SINGLE OCCUPANCY - Indicates one person in a room. One person, one bed. No additional participants may share this room request.  


 Early Bird Price: $4395 

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Coach Landed + Group Flight - $3945

Club Approved Coaching Staff Only

$0


Itinerary

Day 1
Thursday, March 6

Arrive and Meet at Houston International Airport​

​Depart for Milan on Group Flight

Your Organizer


IL
Inspiresport LLC
25 reviews
At inspiresport, our mission is to foster the development of sport skills and ignite a deep sense of confidence in young individuals, regardless of their abilities. We specia in meticulously crafted youth sport development tours that cater to a whole range of clubs, offering them an unparalleled opportunity to explore various destinations across the world. Our tours are tailored to suit the specific needs and aspirations of each group, ensuring that every participant receives an unforgettable experience.

Reviews

Great trip and thank you the organizers.
By Kirill D for Uni. of Redlands - MSOC on May 14, 2025
This was a once in a lifetime trip not only for for our rugby club but for the parents and players as well. Inspiresport did a truly amazing job in putting the whole trip together. Right from the initial conversation, through to the budgeting and collecting of fund, to the logistics and planning, inspire sports literally thought of everything. For me the thing that stood out most was their communication and attitude. They clearly put thought into the team that would be with on the ground who were all wonderful to work with. Overall the trip was unbelievable. From touring Scotland Castle, to seeing St Andrews and having our team train with the Scottish Rugby Union coaches, every aspect of the trip was well thought out and organized. We are already talking about the next trip!
By Justin K for SCOTLAND RUGBY TOUR on May 14, 2025
Trip was very well organized, great access to high-quality local matches and top-tier professional clubs.
By Chris B for DC Soccer Club - SL Benfica & F.C. Porto on Apr 29, 2025
The organization was exceptional, the leaders were phenomenal. We enjoyed ourself immensely. I would highly recommend this company.
By Twana B for SCOTLAND RUGBY TOUR on Apr 29, 2025
Fantastic trip with a very professional team. We could not have asked for a better planned and better run experience. From our sports focussed activities to our sightseeing, everything was done in a very friendly and efficient way. Our in country reps were fantastic, making everything run like clockwork. Our account manager and sport rep were great to work with over the planning stages of our tour right through to the implementation. Flexible payment plans made budgeting easy. We would thoroughly recommend inspiresport to run your next tour.
By David R for SCOTLAND RUGBY TOUR on Apr 28, 2025
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