The British Soccer Experience: Glasgow & Manchester

Scottish soccer dates back to 1872 and is home to the famous "Old Firm" rivalry between Celtic F.C. and Rangers F.C.The first ever international soccer match took place at Hamilton Crescent Park in Patrick, where England and Scotland drew even at 0-0. The rules of association football were codified in England by the Football Association in 1863 and the sport has become the passion of England ever since. England boasts the Premier League, the most famous soccer league in the world, which includes renowned teams like Manchester United, Arsenal FC, and Liverpool FC.
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Day 1 Overnight Flight to Scotland (Glasgow)
Day 2 Hello Glasgow
Meet your tour director and check into hotel
Welcome meeting and orientation
Details: Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Day 3 Glasgow
Details: Edinburgh excursion
Edinburgh is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most attractive cities, due primarily to its impressive medieval and Georgian districts and surrounding Lothian Hills. It is as famous for the arts as it is for its long and turbulent history. Both the Old and New towns are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Details: Royal Mile (Old Town)
Walk the Royal Mile, one of the most famous and scenic city walks in Europe.
Details: Edinburgh Castle visit
Perched high on a volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle makes for an imposing and impressive sight. Explore this medieval castle, learn about its significance in Scottish history and appreciate its magnificent panoramic views of the city below.
Details: Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Day 4 Glasgow
Glasgow city walk
Strathclyde University, City Chambers, George Square
Details: Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Details: Glasgow city walk
Home of Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow is the center of contemporary Scottish culture-and a hotbed of trendy restaurants, boutiques and pubs. Glasgow grew around a church built in the mid-6th century, but many of its most impressive buildings are from the 19th century, when an industrial boom led to a building frenzy. Your Tour Director will lead you to some of the city's most famous sites, passing Glasgow's blend of modern and traditional architecture. See the Venetian-style colonnaded façade of the city chambers, take in the statuary at George Square, and peek into the academic world of Strathclyde University. Glasgow has more than just buildings. It's often referred to as "The dear green place," because of its many parks.
Details: Celtic football club stadium guided visit
Celtic Park is one of the biggest football stadiums in Europe, making it the perfect place to learn all about the colorful history and heritage of Celtic Football Club from its inception in 1888. Experience firsthand, Celtic's heritage and culture that has made the club famous and renowned the world over. Take a guided visit of the stadium as well as a trip through the history of the club through our various informative and impressive exhibitions. (Please note dressing room access on the day before a match may be restricted depending on first team activity at the stadium.)
Day 5 Glasgow
Details: Trossachs excursion
The Trossachs, home to Rob Roy and Loch Lomond, is a region of craggy hills, sparkling lochs and rich culture. Scotland’s first national park, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park now make up a large part of the area.
Details: Trossachs scenic drive
Travel through the spectacular landscape of the Trossachs. This area of rugged mountains, forests and lochs including Loch Lomond is forever associated with Sir Walter Scott's outlaw hero, Rob Roy. Take advantage of several photo stops to take time to admire the breathtaking Scottish highlands scenery.
Details: Wooden Mills
Stop at a Woolen Mills, a perfect opportunity to purchase items and wool made in Scotland.
Details: Loch Lomond boat ride
Known as the Queen of Scottish Lochs the banks of Loch Lomond are amongst the most enchanting and romantic beauty spots in the British Isles. The largest expanse of fresh water in Great Britain Loch Lomond measures 23 miles long, 5 miles wide and is Scotland's third deepest Loch at 636 feet deep. The Loch's abundance of wildlife, rich history and spectacular natural beauty make it one of Scotland's most appealing and enduring visitor destinations. Enjoy a casual cruise along the shores.
Details: Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Day 6 Glasgow--Manchester
Dinner
Details: Travel to Manchester
Travel from central Scotland to the Manchester area. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery and stop around the border for some free time to stretch your legs and explore. The Manchester Derby refers to matches that have been contested between Manchester United and Manchester City since 1881. The derby has been played over 170 times and, with the introduction of renewed Manchester City ownership in 2008, has risen to become one of the fiercest, most exciting rivalries in world football. In recent years, City and United have traded wins, and competed for the title, making the Manchester Derby a showcase for achieving ascendancy in the English game.
Details: Professional coaching clinic
Participate in a special coaching clinic with a guest coach, player or instructor. The clinic will be designed exclusively for the team and to enhance skills in areas identified by the coaching staff.
Day 7 Manchester
Dinner
Details: National Football Museum visit
Drama, history, skill, art, style, faith, passion. Football! Experience the world's greatest sport at the National Football Museum. Whether you're a football fanatic or just enjoying the great city of Manchester, you are certain to enjoy your visit to the world's biggest and best football museum. In addition to being a museum, this is also the Hall of Fame for English Football. Meet the greatest players, managers and teams in the English game. This is where new Hall of Fame members are inducted every year.
Details: Manchester United Museum & Old Trafford stadium guided visit
See the home of the most famous soccer team in the world. Manchester United's stadium, Old Trafford, hosts the richest football club in Britain, and you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the seats, changing rooms, and field. Fill in any gaps in your trivia and stats knowledge at the attached museum.
Details: Manchester United Megastore
Spend time exploring and shopping in the world-renowned Manchester United Megastore. From shirts to scarves, mugs to mouse pads, everything you could possibly want from Manchester United can be found here. In fact, there are more than 800 product lines available on the shelves, which are spread over 17,000 square feet. The Megastore is one of the biggest shops devoted to football in the world and more than 1 million people file through its doors annually.
Day 8 Manchester
Dinner
Details: Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Details: Attend professional soccer match - Standard games
Attend a professional soccer match. Seeing international players compete in person would itself be unforgettable, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering and chanting and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience. Please note that this activity is subject to availability as it is based on the league’s fixture list at the dates the group is travelling.
Day 9 Flight home from Manchester
Tour Includes:
  • Round-trip airfare
  • As we pair your group up with regional teams, we will be looking for 3 or 4* accommodations near sports facilities. Often this means your overnight stays could be approximately 90 minutes outside of the city center. If your group chooses an upgraded hotel option you will typically be placed in a more central location
  • Breakfast daily
  • Lunch and dinner as per your itinerary, determined by final sporting arrangements
  • WorldStrides Sports Tour Director to accompany your group 24 hours a day from arrival to departure
  • Transportation by private coach
  • Excursions, activities, stadium tours as per your itinerary. Your final itinerary may be slightly different. These are place holders; activities will move based on availability and sporting components may be adjusted to accommodate team roster size. Professional games are subject to availability based on the leagues’ fixture lists at time of travel
  • International friendly matches per your itinerary (WorldStrides Sports is a FIFA approved match agent, holding the rights to arrange soccer matches)
  • Training sessions and/or professional coaching clinics per your itinerary
  • Three college credits upon completion of on-line course (USA grades 9-12 eligible). In Canada, academic credit is available for Ontario students.
  • Payment plans available to meet the needs of all participants
  • Basic health insurance while on tour (including medical treatment on tour up to $7,500) and $50,000 of coverage for emergency evacuation (U.S. travelers only).
  • Exclusive 24-hour Doctors On-Call partnership
  • Local Guide and Local Bus Driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
  • Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, or fees for any required passport or visa. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid Tour Director and multi-day bus driver tipping, among other individual and group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.
We are better able to assist you with a quote for your selected departure date and city over the phone. Please call 1.800.771.5353 to price this tour with your requested options.
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