Football Tours for Youth Groups to Holland
Holland is renowned as a famous footballing nation, proud of producing some of footballs greatest, and the bright orange kit of the Dutch national team is a fierce competitor at almost every major football tournaments around the world. So, it comes as no surprise that football is one of the country’s most popular participation sports which makes it a great choice for an International Football Tour.
We like to base our teams in a variety of locations including Eindhoven, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and on the Dutch Coast. All contrasting and diverse in their nature, you’ll not only get great friendly fixtures, but also a wealth of activities, sights and football stadiums to enjoy when you’re not playing. For the thrill seekers in your group it’s also home to some of the best theme parks in Europe! Holland – the perfect close-to-home international football tour destination!
Packages from
£204pp
Price based on:
44 (+5 staff) people travelling, 4 days 3 nights, Monday 24th to Thursday 27th October 2022
4 Days’ coach hire
Return ferry crossings (Dover-Calais)
3 Nights’ B&B accommodation at Stayokay Heemskerk
3 friendly fixtures (1 per team)
24/7 support
Tailored itinerary
PSV Stadium Tour
Fixture Information
As part of your football tour schedule, we can arrange a couple of friendly fixtures for your team. As you can imagine these can often be the highlight of our trip as your team take on friendly international competition. Fixtures are arranged through licensed KNVB fixture agents, with your opponents matched to you based on your team’s ability and age group. The Dutch are renowned for being great hosts, so your team will feel very welcomed.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Morning – Coach collection from football club
Afternoon – Travel to Dover for ferry crossing then travel through France and Belgium to Holland
Evening – Arrival at your accommodation and enjoy the evening settling in and exploring
Day 2
Morning – Breakfast before travelling by coach to your friendly fixture. Following your fixture, the club may host your refreshments
Afternoon – Why not enhance your sporting experience with a tour of the Johan Cruyff Arena
Evening – Return to your accommodation
Day 3
Morning – Breakfast at your accommodation
Afternoon – Why not fill it with an all-day excursion such as Walibi World or Duinrell Theme Park)
Evening – Return to your accommodation
Day 4
Morning – Breakfast and then check out of accommodation. Board coach for return journey home.
Afternoon – Return home
You’re in safe hands!
We work within the rules set out by the applicable sporting governing bodies to ensure we get things just right. What’s more, you can rest easy knowing that our ABTOT bond, ATOL license and ABTA membership mean your money is well protected.
Accommodation
Meininger Hotel
Meininger Hotel
Meininger Hotel
Meininger Hotel
Meininger Hotel
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Meininger Hotel Amsterdam Amstel
Julianaplein 6, 1097 DN Amsterdam, Netherlands The Meininger Hotel is a modern Hotel set on the edge of the city centre and just a 20-minute Metro ride to the Museumplein.
- Choose from Twin/Double, Quad or Dorms
- Continental breakfast
- Bar with games, Lounge and Guest Kitchen
- Free WiFi
Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark
Zandpad 5, 1054 GA Amsterdam, Netherlands The Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark is a newly renovated hostel that enjoys a great city centre location. Perfect for groups who want a variety of bars, restaurants & shops on their doorstep!
- Spacious shared and private rooms, all with en-suite bathroom
- Private rooms sleeping 2 to 6 people
- Bar and Restaurant
We’ve got you covered!
For your financial security, you must have insurance when travelling with us, whether it be your own or the insurance we provide through Aviva. We highly recommend our insurance because it’s tailored specifically for sports groups and offers cover for Covid related cancellation and curtailment.
Things to do
With Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Eindhoven easily reachable from wherever you choose to base your team, there’s plenty to see and do. Think stadium tours, training sessions, theme parks and much more!
During your stay, we’ll slot in plenty of time for you to explore the local towns and cities.
Excursion Highlights
- Johan Cruyff Arena Tour
- Amsterdam City Centre
- Walibi World Theme Park
- AZ Alkmaar Fixture or Training Session
- PSV Eindhoven Stadium Tour
- Duinrell Theme Park
PSV Stadium Tour
Want more?
We can tailor your tour to suit your requirements. The usual tour length is 3 nights (Mon-Thur), or 4 nights (Mon-Fri).
If you are looking to maximise fixtures or excursions, we would recommend a 4-night tour as you would have plenty of time to fit in 2 fixtures and 2 excursions during your stay.
Our standard method of travel is by coach with Dover/Calais ferry crossing, however if you’d prefer to travel Hull/Rotterdam, or fly to Netherlands, we can also arrange this for you. Please let us know.
Our football tour to Holland has become a bi-annual event for our team! The hospitality of the Dutch makes the trip truly memorable for our team!
FAQs
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What time of year can we go on tour?
April and May are the best times of the year due to the availability for fixtures, although we can arrange tours from late August to early June.
Unfortunately, we cannot arrange tours from Mid-June to mid-August as we cannot guarantee fixtures for you. -
What is the deposit schedule?
The deposit schedule will depend on your specific tour arrangements, but usually involves a per person deposit, followed by your final balance. For flight tours, we will also ask for the cost of the flights at the time of booking. Please discuss with your tour consultant.
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Why should our club book with Sports Tours?
We are one of the leading specialist Sports Tour Operators in the United Kingdom and Europe and have been organising tours for over 31 years. We have a real passion for sport, and this combined with a philosophy based on the commitment to provide the very best sports tours and festivals, both at home in the UK and overseas.
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Are your tours financially protected?
Absolutely! Sports Tours LTD is a fully bonded member of ABTA, the Association of British Travel Agents so you can be sure that the finances for your trip are in safe hands. By booking a package trip with Sports Tours your trip is automatically bonded by ABTA and protected by the ABTA Financial Protection Scheme.
