wanderjahr

noun2

1. •
   A year-long period of travel, especially following one’s education and prior to seeking employment.

   • Once he has assembled his characters in the lively youth resort of Torremolinos, Michener packs them into a Volkswagen bus and sends them on their Wanderjahr through some pretty interesting places. — 1971
2. •
   (historical) A year spent by an apprentice travelling and honing skills prior to the professional practice of a trade.