
This STEM school trip to Florence & Bologna brings science, technology, engineering and mathematics vividly to life. In Florence, students explore how Renaissance thinkers used observation, measurement and geometry to transform both art and science, before visiting the Museo Galileo’s extraordinary collection of instruments.
A full-day Motor Valley experience in Bologna adds a modern engineering dimension, with world-famous automotive brands demonstrating the realities of design, performance and manufacturing. Founded by teachers and run for teachers, Activ4 School Tours ensures your group benefits from a carefully structured, curriculum-linked itinerary, with safety, support and educational value at its core.
Give your students the chance to connect classroom STEM learning with real-world innovation, engineering and discovery across two iconic Italian cities.
Morning: Arrive at Florence Airport (FLR), meet & greet with an English-speaking assistant and transfer by private coach to your hotel in Florence. Check in and settle into rooms.
Afternoon: Teacher-led orientation walk in the local area and time for students to get their first impressions of Florence.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Florence.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Entrance to the Museo Ferragamo to explore design, materials and innovation in fashion and footwear from a STEM perspective.
Afternoon: Entrance to the Museo Galileo to discover historic scientific and mathematical instruments, followed by a 2-hour guided walking tour of Florence’s historic centre with headsets.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Florence.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day private coach departs Florence for Bologna. Visit the Lamborghini Museum with a guided tour, focusing on design, engineering and high-performance automotive technology.
Afternoon: Continue to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello for a guided visit, then on to the Ducati Factory and Museum to see production, racing heritage and engineering innovation in context.
Evening: Return to Florence by coach. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Florence.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Private transfer from the hotel to Florence Airport (FLR) for your return flight to the UK.
Afternoon: Flight home and arrival back at school.
Evening: Opportunity for students to reflect on their STEM experiences and link them back to classroom learning.






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This combined visit introduces students to Florence as both a cultural and scientific hub. Entrance to the Museo Ferragamo allows learners to explore design, materials and innovation in fashion and footwear, linking to product design and technology. At the Museo Galileo and on a guided walking tour of the historic centre, students see how observation, measurement and geometry shaped the city’s architecture and scientific legacy.

The Museo Galileo is a key highlight for any STEM-focused trip to Florence, showcasing one of the world’s most important collections of scientific and mathematical instruments. Students encounter tools used for measurement, navigation, astronomy and calculation, including Galileo’s own telescopes. Exhibits reveal how mathematics underpinned advances in physics, engineering and exploration, helping learners connect abstract concepts with tangible historical breakthroughs in science and technology.

A full-day excursion to Bologna immerses students in Italy’s famous Motor Valley. Guided visits to the Lamborghini and Ferrari Museums reveal how engineering, aerodynamics and materials science drive high-performance design. At the Ducati Factory and Museum, located at company headquarters, curated routes trace road and racing motorcycles across decades, highlighting milestones in innovation. Students gain insight into manufacturing processes, R&D, and the constant dialogue between racing technology and road-based engineering.
Your STEM school trip is based in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, with a full-day engineering-focused excursion to nearby Bologna. Between Florence’s world-class museums and Bologna’s legendary motor valley, students encounter real-world applications of mathematics, physics, design and technology. From historic scientific instruments to cutting-edge automotive engineering, this itinerary connects classroom learning with authentic European STEM contexts.

Hotel Meridiana Florence provides a comfortable, student-friendly base close to the historic centre. Rooms are modern and practical, with the facilities you need for a busy STEM itinerary. The location offers easy access to key museums, galleries and transport links, while welcoming staff are used to working with school groups. It’s an ideal base for exploring Florence by day and regrouping safely each evening.
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