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Soccer Parenting Holiday Fan Tour

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Your Package at a glance

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What's Included?

  • Sports Activities: All Soccer Activities in England, including Match Tickets

  • Sightseeing Excursions: All Covered

  • Hotels: Accommodation in 3* or 4* Hotels based on Twin or Triple Rooms

  • Meals: Breakfast & Some Dinners Included

  • Transportation: Ground Transportation for the Full Duration of the Itinerary

  • Tour Manager: Full-Time GoPlay Guide

  • Insurance: Medical Insurance

  • On-Tour Gratuity: Tour Manager, Drivers, and Restaurant Tips.

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What's Not Included?

  • Cancellation Insurance: See Below

Itinerary

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Sample Itinerary - Based on Previous Trips

Based on the soccer match schedule, a portion of the program may be in Liverpool, Manchester, or the Midlands.

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London - Day 1, Saturday, December 27th, 2025

 Morning

  • Arrive in London, England 

Afternoon/Evening

  • Noon - Welcome Reception (Parents) / Icebreaker (Players)

  • 03:00 pm - Watch a Professional Game  

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London - Day 2, Sunday, December 28th, 2025

 Morning

  • 08:30 am - Hotel Breakfast

  • 09:30 am - Depart Hotel

  • 10:30 am - Fun Training Session with Local Coaches from Bloomsbury FC

Afternoon/Evening

  • 03:00 pm - Watch a Professional  Game 

  • 07:00 pm - Group Dinner

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London - Day 3, Monday, December 29th, 2025

 Morning 

  • 08:30 am - Hotel Breakfast

  • 09:30 am - Depart Hotel

  • 10:15 am - Guided Tour of Central London with Changing of the Guard

Afternoon/Evening

  • Free Afternoon in Covent Garden

  • 7:00 pm - West End Show or Pantomime

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London - Day 4, Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

 Morning 

  • 08:30 am - Hotel Breakfast

  • 09:30 am - Depart Hotel

  • Choice of London Stadium Tour

Afternoon/Evening

  • Afternoon in Richmond (Ted Lasso)

  • 07:45 pm - Watch a Professional Game

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London- Day 5, Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

 Morning  

  • 08:30 am - Hotel Breakfast

  • 09:30 am - Depart Hotel

  • 10.30 am - Training Session for Players with Academy Coach

Afternoon/Evening

  • Free Time in Borough Market and South Bank

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London - Day 6, Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Morning  

  • 09:00 am - Hotel Breakfast

  • Free Morning

Afternoon/Evening

  • 03:00 pm - Watch a Professional Game 

  • 06:00 pm - Group Dinner

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London - Day 8, Friday, January, 2nd 2026

 Morning 

  • 08:30 am - Hotel Breakfast

  • 09:30 am - Depart Hotel

  • 10:15 am - Tower of London

Afternoon/Evening

  • Free time in Borough Market and Southbank

  • 07:45 pm - Watch a Professional Game

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Departure - Day 9, Saturday, January 3rd, 2026

 Morning

  • Depart England

Match Tickets

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Match Ticket Timeline

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General

Based on previous years, the group will attend five professional games. There will be three EPL and two EFL games.

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June 2025

The fixtures will be released at the end of June. We will know at that point the fixtures we can potentially attend before they are moved for TV.

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October 2025

The games will be adjusted for the TV schedule and GoPlay will work to finalize the match schedule.

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November 2025

The match schedule will be announced

Arrival / Departure

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Information

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Arrival

Please arrive into London in the morning of December 27th. You will be responsible for your transportation to the hotel. The trip will start at 1pm.

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Departure

The trip will end in London, but we may travel from Liverpool on that day, depending on the match schedule. Please book your flight from 2pm onwards.

If this is an issue, please get in touch with GoPlay for assistance

Passenger Insurance

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Passenger Insurance (Included)

At GoPlay, we don’t let our players or participants travel without medical insurance. All of our packages come with on-trip insurance. So, should anything happen while overseas, GoPlay has you covered.

Benefits and Limits Per Traveler

Baggage & Personal Effects - Lost, Stolen, or Damaged: $750.00

Baggage Delay: $200.00 ($100 Per Day)

Trip Delay: $500.00 ($100 Per Day)

Trip Interruption (Return Air Only): $500.00

Emergency Accident and Sickness: $50,000.00

Evacuation and Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $150,000.00

Security Assistance Services: $100,000.00

Worldwide Travel Assistance is Included.

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Cancelation Insurance (Recommended)

In addition to our on-trip medical and baggage insurance, we also recommend you purchase cancellation insurance.

As a tour operator, we cannot directly offer that, but you can purchase Cancellation Insurance through our preferred online provider RoamRight.

‘Travel smart: add cancellation cover today’

Travel plans don’t always go as expected - flights get canceled and delayed, events get changed at the last minute, and sometimes life simply gets in the way. Without protection, a last-minute change could leave you heavily out of pocket.

That’s why adding Trip Cancellation Insurance is one of the easiest ways to travel worry-free. With coverage, you can:

  • Stay protected in case a player sustains injury or illness, in case of emergencies, or unexpected events

  • Get reimbursed for non-refundable flights and land package costs

  • Enjoy peace of mind knowing your trip investment is safe

  • For just a small addition to your booking, you’ll gain the reassurance that no matter what happens, your trip is protected

‘Don’t let canceled plans cost you’

Protect you and your family from unforeseen events that could force you to cancel your trip from the very start. Don’t leave your trip of a lifetime to chance - secure your plans today!

Pre-Departure Information

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Pre-Departure Information

WeTravel & Trip Information

  • All your trip details will be updated on the app. Timings and updates will be provided closer to the departure date.

  • Avoid printing your itinerary as it may change—use the app for real-time updates.

Hotels & Rooming

  • Room assignments are based on your registration or school/club preferences. Parents paying for single rooms will have it honored, while players traveling without a parent will share a room with teammates.

  • Players will share twin rooms, never sharing beds. Depending on the hotel, family rooms may consist of two rooms.

Meals

  • GoPlay prioritizes eating at local restaurants, except for late arrivals or pre-game meals.

  • Dietary requirements should be updated on your WeTravel site and confirmed with your tour manager on arrival to ensure proper accommodations.

Tour Manager

  • A GoPlay tour manager will be with you 24-7. We will share their information 24-48 hours before departure.

Currency

  • The most common form of payment will be via contactless credit card payment.

  • Cash—We do not want you to have a lot of cash on hand, but having some money for small purchases, such as water at a local store, can be helpful.

  • Mastercard and Visa cards are standard in Europe. If AMEX and Discover are your primary card sources, we recommend a backup. They are only 75% covered in Europe.

Staying Connected

  • During the tour, the group will communicate via WhatsApp.

  • We recommend purchasing a compatible converter for the country you are visiting to use your electronics and chargers.

  • Check your cell phone plan to see if it includes international data. We recommend purchasing a plan before you leave to stay connected during the trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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