England and Holland

Combine the rich history and culture of England with the local traditions of Holland in a tour of mixed European flavours. Soccer and field hockey are tremendously strong in both countries giving you a chance to enjoy the challenge of matches with different styles of play.

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Features

• Wonderful sightseeing in London including the Tower, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey.
• Great shopping at Covent Garden, Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus
• Amsterdam Arena; canal boat trip and the famous museums
• Superb excursions in both countries
• 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
Both England and Holland have a wonderful soccer pedigree. The styles of play differ in both countries but both share an incredible passion for the game. 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 in both England and Holland. 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 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. Still developing in Holland, rugby is gaining in popularity in Holland. There are a number of rugby clubs keen to welcome touring teams and to share some local hospitality.

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

The itinerary below is specific to soccer groups, but tours for all major sports can also be organised on request on similar lines to those shown.

• Day 1 Overnight flight to the UK.

• *Day 2 Arrive into London international (Heathrow/Gatwick) airport. Meet with STI representative and bus transfer to the ferry port for your crossing to Holland. Check in at Dutch accommodations in the Amsterdam region. Dinner.

• Day 3 Breakfast. Morning guest coaching session with Dutch KNVB staff. Afternoon friendly match(es) and after match hospitality in Dutch clubhouse. Dinner.

• Day 4 Breakfast. Excursion day to Amsterdam. Chance to visit the Ajax Amsterdam Arena stadium as well as the canals, museums and shops of this fascinating city. Return to accommodations for dinner.

• Day 5 Breakfast. Morning guest coaching session with KNVB Dutch staff. Afternoon sightseeing in the region north of Amsterdam with a chance to see a typical cheese factory and clog making as well as the windmills of Volendam. Dinner. Evening match(es) against local club and hospitality.

• Day 6 Breakfast. Morning training time or at leisure. Transfer south to Belgium to check into hotel accommodation. Evening dinner.

• Day 7 Breakfast. Sightseeing in the Belgian capital of Brussels including the Atomium. Evening friendly match(es) against club in the region.

• Day 8 Breakfast. Sightseeing in the beautiful town of Brugge (the Venice of northern Europe) famous for its canals, lace and chocolate. Dinner.

• Day 9 Breakfast. Transfer to the ferry port. Crossing to England and onward journey to UK accommodations. Check in and dinner.

• Day 10 Breakfast. Morning training session. Afternoon sightseeing in the beautiful university city of Cambridge with a chance to see the famous colleges; punt along the river; and souvenir shopping. Friendly match(es) against a club team and return to accommodations. Evening dinner.

• Day 11 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 and farewell.

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

Prices
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Other Information

Excursion Possibilities
As well as superb sightseeing opportunities in both England and Holland, you can also add a stop off in Belgium en route if you prefer to include Bruges or Brussels. Should you prefer to take in other destinations, then tailor-made tours are always workable on request.

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