Italy: Business

Cities: Turin, Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome
Duration: 15 days
Area of Study: Business, Economics & Marketing

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Program Includes

  • 13 Nights of Accommodation
    • 2-6 people per room for participants, each with their own bed and ensuite bathroom
    • Single for faculty/program leader with ensuite bathroom
    • Free wifi and daily continental breakfast
  • All Ground Transportation 
  • Welcome & Farewell Dinners 
  • Historical & Cultural Walking Tours
  • Full Time On Site Program Director Available 24/7 in case of Emergencies 
  • 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
  • SAA’s Mandatory Health Insurance* (see next page) 
  • SAA’s $5m Liability Insurance (COI available upon request)
  • Tips & Gratuities

Program Highlights

  • Stellantis Visit 
  • National Automobile Museum
  • Punch Company
  • Visit to Marelli Headquarters
  • Lingotto Factory, FIAT & Pista 500 
  • Maserati Factory Tour 
  • Ducati Factory Tour and Museum
  • Lamborghini Museum & Factory
  • Enzo Ferrari Museum & Panini Collection

Program Itinerary

day 1 / DEPARTURE

Depart Home for Turin, Italy

day 2 / TURIN

Arrive in Turin, Italy

Check-In at the Hotel 

Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency. 

Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.

day 3 / TURIN

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Historical Walking Tour with a Focus on the Historical Bar in Turin: Caffè Confetteria Al Bicerin
Open since 1793, Al Bicerin was the favored café of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. Caffè Gelateria Fiorio which opened in 1780, for a long time, it was the hangout for the Savoy nobility, also known as the café of the "codini" (queue-wearing aristocrats) and "Machiavellis" (cunning politicians), referring to the attire and discussions held there. Its specialty is undoubtedly its ice cream, particularly the gianduia flavor. Caffè San Carlo meeting place for the intellectuals of the Renaissance time. The setting is luxurious, decorated with stuccos, statues, and precious marbles.

Visit Punch Company -  PUNCH Torino is an engineering centre focusing on propulsion and control systems, delivering turnkey solutions through their many years of experience

day 4 / TURIN

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Visit to Marelli Headquarters - It distributes original-designed and original-fit components for major automakers, as well as parts of equivalent quality to the original. From electronics, to lighting, to shock absorbers, to technical know-how-we have always been technology leaders. 

Lunch Break

Mole Antonelliana and National Museum of Cinema -  Italy's tallest museum, originally designed as a synagogue. This architectural landmark now hosts the National Museum of Cinema and offers panoramic city views from its towering spire and is housed in the iconic Mole Antonelliana. It showcases film history and technology through interactive exhibits and screenings.

day 5 / MILAN

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Train to Milan (approx. 2.5hrs)

Milan Walking Tour - Duomo, Galleria, La Scala, Piazza dei Mercanti, Sforza Castle, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele etc..

Lunch Break

San Siro Tour and Museum - The San Siro Museum, set up in a dedicated area, is the first leg of the Stadium Tour: the room collects a selection of jerseys worn by some of the leading players of the Milanese teams, and many more. As the tour continues, you can discover the 'behind the scenes' of the stadium while walking in the footsteps of the champions. Enter Ac Milan and Inter’s locker rooms, cross the mixed zone, walk the players’ tunnel and get ready for the enchanting view of the San Siro field, the greatest thrill for every football fan.

Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion

day 6 / MILAN

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Visit to Palazzo Morando Costume Moda Immagine - Discover a collection of historical garments and accessories that trace the evolution of fashion and decor from the 17th century to the early 2000s. Explore the noble rooms decorated with frescoes and stuccoes, reflecting the taste for decor between the 18th and 19th centuries.

Lunch Break (not Included)

Milan Fashion Tour and Workshop - Experience an exclusive tour of the Fashion Quadrilateral and a workshop in an atelier with an Italian designer. Observe the creation process of a Made in Italy piece and learn the secrets of Italian fashion, including fabric selection, design, and craftsmanship.

day 7 / MILAN

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Free Morning in Milan

Transfer to Bologna (approx 2 hrs)

Bologna Walking Tour- Piazza maggiore, Fountain of neptune, the Two Towers,The University of Bologna ( the Oldest in the world)

day 8 / BOLOGNA

Breakfast & Day Briefing 

Bologna Historical & Cultural Walking Tour - Piazza Maggiore, Fountain of Neptune, the Two Towers, the University of Bologna (the oldest in the world). 

Lamborghini Museum & Factory (MUDETEC) - The Lamborghini Museum has been updated to become Museum of Technologies, where the iconic models and tour of the production line tell the story of over 50 years of innovation. Mudetec offers the students an interactive experience, also thanks to the new driving simulator that amplifies the thrills and the discovery of the vehicles on display.

day 9 / BOLOGNA

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Train to Modena (approx 30 mins)

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour - Cheese is serious business for Italians, and perhaps its most famous, Parmigiano Reggiano, had its best ever year in 2017, producing a record-busting 147,000 tonnes and generating $2.4 billion in sales. Learn about all the different steps in the production of this world famous cheese (from the milk to the aging process)... and taste it!

Traditional Acetaia - Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP Factory - Today, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI is sold in 120 countries around the world. With an annual production of about 90 million litres, over 90% of which is exported, it is one of the main Italian agri-food products in the world. 

Return to Bologna

day 10 / FLORENCE

Breakfast & Day Briefing 

Train to Florence (approx 1.5 hours)

Historical Walking Tour - Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and ending at Piazza della Signoria.

La Sorbetteria - La Sorbettiera is more than just a gelato shop, it’s a workshop of ideas, a place where I can work among and in direct contact with people.

day 11 / FLORENCE

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Uffizi Gallery - One of the most important museums in Italy, it hosts the greatest Renaissance art collection in the world. (Audio guides )

Leather School of Santa Croce - The visit will include the history of Scuola Del Cuoio, the explanation of the different techniques, live demonstration of the gilding process, explanation of the two collections produced in the workshop (Classic Collection and Francesca Gori's collection) and demonstration and explanation of the different types of skins.

day 12 / FLORENCE

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Manifattura Tabacchi - Built between 1933 and 1940, this historic tobacco factory recently transformed into a cultural and creative hub. The redevelopment project preserved the original industrial architecture, converting the buildings into spaces for cultural events, art exhibitions, artist workshops, and innovative start-ups. With a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, Manifattura Tabacchi has become a dynamic hub for the creative community and an example of urban regeneration that blends tradition and innovation.

Free Afternoon in Florence

day 13 / ROME

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Train to Florence (approx. 1.5hrs)

Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of Rome - Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain etc.. 

Vatican Museum and St.Peter’s Basilica -  They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. St. Peter’s Basilica is the jewel of Vatican City. Dominating the skyline of the area, the Basilica is spread over a massive 23,000 square meters of land. 

Digital Marketing Agency Visit + Workshop - Learn about the daily operations of a digital marketing agency and how to develop a digital marketing plan. Q&A session at the end

day 14 / ROME

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Tour Forum, Palatine Hill, Colosseum - The Foro Romano (Roman Forum) is located just to the west of the Colosseum and is the truly ancient city of Rome – the very place where history took place, with processions, criminal trials, elections, and intrigue all happening here. It was the site of the original Senate, and where Caesar’s body was brought following his assassination. 

The Colosseum is the world-famous icon is an ancient amphitheater dating from AD 70 and is the iconic, unmissable sight of Rome. 

Cooking Class Farewell Dinner and Program Closing - Learn to make pasta from scratch, respects all the steps of real Italian pasta, you'll learn the secrets of our professional chef, and how to use the ingredients. This cooking class in includes the lesson, practice, and meal, including drinks.

day 15 / RETURN

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Depart Bologna, Italy for Home

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