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Manchester Football Tour - 3 Nights

Home to two of the world's most iconic football clubs, Manchester is a city where football is part of everyday life. With its rich sporting heritage, world-class facilities and vibrant atmosphere, it offers the perfect destination for an unforgettable football tour, combining competitive fixtures with memorable experiences on and off the pitch.

Your team will enjoy quality accommodation at the YHA hostel or similar in Manchester, a self-led training session at a local sports facility and the opportunity to compete against carefully selected local oppositions in friendly fixtures. Alongside valuable on-pitch experiences, participants can immerse themselves in the city's rich football culture with the opportunity to visit the iconic Old Trafford Football Stadium and discover the history that has made Manchester a global football destination. Combining competitive football with memorable cultural experiences, this tour is designed to inspire players both on and off the pitch.

Old Trafford Football Stadium


Full Itinerary (Example):

DAY 1:

  • Arrival in Manchester.
  • Self-led training session at local sports facility.
  • Transfer to YHA Manchester Hostel or similar.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 2:

  • Breakfast at accommodation.
  • Visit to the National Football Museum.
  • Self-arranged lunch.
  • Match day 1 vs local school.
  • Sightseeing around Manchester.
  • Match tickets to professional match (date dependent).
  • Dinner and overnight stay at accommodation.

DAY 3:

  • Breakfast at accommodation.
  • Guided tour to Old Trafford Football Stadium.
  • Self-arranged lunch.
  • Match day 2 vs local school.
  • Sightseeing around Manchester.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at accommodation.

DAY 4:

  • Breakfast at accommodation.
  • Check out from hostel.
  • Transfer back to origin.

Package Includes

  • 3 night accommodation on half board basis at YHA Manchester or similar.
  • Return match, training and excursion transfers.
  • x 3 breakfast at the hostel, x 3 dinner at hostel (or local restaurants).
  • x 2 football fixtures with referee vs local school.
  • Match tickets to professional match.
  • Excursion to the Old Trafford Football Stadium.
  • 1 x self led training session at a local sports facility.
  • Service of Local Smile representative in Manchester.
This tour is based on;
A minimum of 3 nights (additional nights are available on request).
A minimum of 16 players in twins on half board basis (2 staffs FOC).

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