Great Britain

Experience the rich history, culture and tradition of England, Scotland and Wales as the ideal destination for your first tour across to Europe. The home of soccer; World Champions at rugby (England) and with great opportunities for field hockey, netball and cricket teams, Great Britain is the place to be both on and off the field.

Accommodation

Features

• Wonderful sightseeing in London including the Tower, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey and shopping at Covent Garden and Piccadilly Circus
• Superb excursions to Cambridge, Windsor and Oxford
• Wonderful sightseeing in Edinburgh, St. Andrews and the Scottish lochs.
• Tickets to professional sports matches and stadium tours are possible on request
• Guest coaching with professional staff can be included in your package
• Friendly matches organised for all major sports

Sports

Soccer
The home of world soccer, England is rich in history and tradition and you can enjoy the thrills of professional action, a stadium tour and competitive friendly matches with clubs selected to meet your ability. Guest coaching sessions can add an extra dimension to your tour.

Hockey
With excellent facilities (sand and water based fields) and clubs and schools always keen to welcome touring teams throughout the year, there are some fabulous opportunities for field hockey teams. Guest coaching with GB Olympians and National League players can be organised within your package on request.

Rugby
World Champions, England produces some of the finest rugby players and teams around. Enjoy some first class matches in England, Scotland and Wales followed by some great hospitality at clubs and schools in season. Guest coaching with leading players is always a really positive addition to your trip.

Other sports
Tours can be organised for most other sports including netball, volleyball, golf, basketball and cricket. Please get in touch to discuss your plans and to request any further information.

Sample Itinery

•Day 1 Fly from USA.

•Day 2 Arrive into London international (Heathrow/Gatwick) airport. Meet with STI representative and bus transfer to your accommodations in north west of England (Manchester region). Check in, orientation and free time.

•Day 3 Breakfast. Morning visit to a top Premiership club stadium in the region (Manchester United or Liverpool). Leisure. Late afternoon friendly match against club in the region. Post match hospitality.

•Day 4 Breakfast. Morning guest coaching session with STI staff. Afternoon excursion to north Wales for sightseeing at Conwy Castle and the Roman walled city of Chester.

•Day 5 Breakfast. Journey north to Scotland. Check into accommodations in the Edinburgh or Glasgow area. Afternoon at leisure.

•Day 6 Breakfast. Day sightseeing in Edinburgh with the chance to see the famous Castle, Princes Street and the Royal mile.

•Day 7 Breakfast. Sightseeing trip to St. Andrews or Glasgow. Afternoon friendly match against a local club.

•Day 8 Breakfast. Journey south to England. Check into accommodations in south east England.

•Day 9 Breakfast. Sightseeing day in London. Chance to see the famous sights including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. Return for evening dinner.

•Day 10 Breakfast. Morning guest coaching in Cambridge. Afternoon sightseeing in the lovely university city. Chance to go punting on the river; see the colleges; shopping. Friendly match against a local club.

•Day 11 Breakfast. Free day at leisure in London for sightseeing and shopping.

•Day 12 Breakfast. Return transfer to airport and depart for flight to USA.

Other Information

Excursion Possibilities
You can enjoy a wonderful array of sightseeing opportunities including all the famous historic venues in London; punting on the river in Cambridge; Windsor Castle; Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews and much more. Should you prefer to include other destinations within England, Scotland or Wales, then tailor-made tours are always workable on request.

Prices
Please contact our office for prices and a tour proposal.

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