If you’re looking to give your players more than just a few matches abroad – if you want a tour that combines serious football development, iconic experiences, and unforgettable scenery – then Milan & Lake Garda is the ultimate destination. SLT Tours is now booking football tours to Italy for April and May 2026, and this one’s already proving to be a team favourite.
With the perfect balance of culture, competition, and squad bonding, this tour offers players and coaches something truly special: the buzz of Milan, the tranquillity of Lake Garda, and a full itinerary of football, food and fun.
🏟 Milan: Football Royalty & Urban Energy
Few cities in the world boast a footballing pedigree like Milan. Home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, the city breathes football history, from European triumphs to legendary players like Maldini, Kaka, and Zanetti.
During your tour, your squad can:
Tour the iconic San Siro Stadium, with behind-the-scenes access to changing rooms, the tunnel, and the pitch
Add pro coaching sessions led by UEFA-licensed Italian coaches
Explore the streets of Milan, from the stylish Galleria Vittorio Emanuele to the historic Duomo di Milano
Milan’s vibrant energy is infectious – it’s a place where players not only learn more about football but experience it as a living, breathing passion.
🌅 Lake Garda: Scenic Rest and Team Bonding
After the intensity of the city, Lake Garda offers a spectacular contrast. Italy’s largest lake is framed by mountain views, colourful villages, and peaceful waterside resorts – making it the perfect place for rest, recovery, and bonding between matches.
Our Lake Garda base offers:
Comfortable, well-located accommodation near the lakeside
Optional activities such as boat trips, kayaking, and lakeside cycling
Access to Gardaland or Caneva Aquapark for fun-filled free time
Guided excursions to nearby cities like Verona or Sirmione for cultural enrichment
This leg of the tour gives teams a chance to wind down, reflect, and spend quality time together away from the pitch.
⚽ Football First – Fixtures & Training
As with all SLT Tours, the football comes first. We’ll arrange fixtures against carefully matched local sides, giving your players a true challenge on Italian soil. Whether you’re looking for competitive development or simply celebrating the end of a great season, we’ll tailor your football experience to suit your goals and ability level.
And if you want to go a step further, we can integrate:
High-quality training sessions with local academies
Tactical workshops or Q&A sessions with professional coaches
Video analysis opportunities for performance review
🍕 Culture, Cuisine, and Team Spirit
Football may be the focus, but no tour to Italy is complete without the flavour of Italian life. From post-match gelato to team dinners featuring traditional pasta and pizza, your group will savour every bite. The culture, the pace of life, the art, and the food all play a role in creating an enriching, unforgettable experience.
📅 Best Time to Travel: April & May 2026
Spring is the ideal time to visit Northern Italy. The weather is warm but pleasant, flights are affordable, and it fits perfectly into the post-season window. It’s an especially good time for school groups, academies, and grassroots teams looking to reward players after a long season.
Our fully-managed tours include:
Return flights and airport transfers
Hotel accommodation and meals
Full football itinerary (fixtures, coaching, training)
Excursions and cultural visits
Tour manager support throughout
From just £399 per person, it’s unbeatable value for an unforgettable football and travel experience.
Spaces for 2026 are already filling up, so if you want to take your team to one of Europe’s most scenic and football-rich regions, now is the time to get planning.
