XL SPORTS TOURS Charlotte Soccer Academy Tour of Spain 2019 Friday 19 th to Sunday April 28 th April
The best preparation you ll never see 01 02 We pride ourselves on the work you don't see, because that's what creates a great tour.. You don t deserve 3 star hotels! 03 4 star service from hotels to transportation, events off field to on field come as standard on all our trips... Judged by the company we keep 04 We are proud to be associated with our clients and they are equally proud to be associated with us... We don t just make your job easier We make your job non existent. Every aspect of your trip is covered by us.
Where do you want to visit, what do you want to see and what do you want to do when you get there? We travel all over the world, infact we go wherever a ball is kicked and even further! From Europe to South America, Asia to Australia, you pick your ideal location and we will design your custom tour. Whether you want to play soccer on the beach, in the mountains, by the lakes or in a capitol city we can make this the best soccer experience you ve ever had!
Who are the professional clubs and organizations we partner with across the soccer globe? To ensure the best possible soccer experience we only train with those clubs and coaches that understand our vision and the need to provide the best possible soccer experience for not only your players but also your coaching staff, parents and all other members of your touring party.
SPAIN We have access to top academy's and local teams from junior to professional. We will set up at least 3 games based on the ability level of the your team. We make sure all games have officials, great facilities and that you play the right age group and the right ability level! Play top Local teams
Train with top coaches from famous clubs at top facilities used by top players. We use locations such as the Ciudad Del Futbol the HQ and home to Spain's National Teams and even the Marcet Soccer Academy in Barcelona. Train at top facilities
SPAIN We include stadium tours to some of the cathedrals of soccer! Go behind the scenes of the legendary Camp Nou home to FC Barcelona and it s capacity of 99,000! And when in Madrid visit the Bernabeu and the brand new Wanda Metropolitano home to Atletico! Tour top stadiums
SPAIN We always try to ensure that tours include the chance to watch live games. From watching real Madrid vs Atletico or even the Classico we can get tickets to all the best games. All live games are based on the schedule fixtures and time of tour. The best Live games
To us, quality is everything. For that reason 4 star service from hotels to transportation, events off field to on field come as standard on all our trips. For that reason we make sure that everyone is catered for and enjoys the best possible tour! Top class hotels
FRIDAY APRIL 19 TH Depart the USA for your flight to Spain. You will be greeted with a warm Hola! by your XL Travel tour guides when you arrive the following morning in Madrid SATURDAY APRIL 20 TH MADRID HOTEL Morning: Arrive in Madrid International Airport where you will be greeted by your XL tour director and your bilingual tour guide. Afternoon: Take a behind the scenes tour of Santiago Bernabeu stadium to see the changing rooms, museum and get up close to the famous field. Evening: Check into hotel and rest before dinner, then official tour welcome SUNDAY APRIL 21 ST MADRID HOTEL Morning: Head into Spain s capitol city for a professional guided tour of all the famous sites such as Buen Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor & the Royal Palace. Afternoon: Take in your first top class live game (all matches based on available schedule) Evening: Team dinner at a city center restaurant MONDAY APRIL 22 ND MADRID HOTEL Morning: Training with top academy staff from a local Spanish club Afternoon: Free time to take in the capital city and catch up with any souvenir shopping or option to visit the Wanda Metropolitano the new home of Atletico Madrid. Evening: Play your first game of the tour against local Spanish opposition. TUESDAY APRIL 23 RD MADRID HOTEL Morning: Train at national Ciudad del Futbol training center with own staff Afternoon: Day trip to Toledo (50 min drive) a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local professional guide. Tour this famous medieval walled city with its incredible Christian, Arab, Jewish and Roman monuments and artifacts. Evening: Play your 2 nd game of the tour against local Spanish opposition. WEDNESDAY APRIL 24 TH BARCELONA HOTEL Morning: Check out of your hotel to depart to Barcelona (approx. 7 hours) Afternoon: Make a lunch stop in the city of Zaragoza the capital of northeastern Spain s Aragon region. Evening: Check into your hotel then authentic Spanish Tapas meal THURSDAY APRIL 25 TH BARCELONA HOTEL Morning: Training session with staff from coaching staff at Marcet Soccer Academy Afternoon: Guided tour of the Gaudi District, Las Ramblas and famous Gothic quarter then travel to the stunning Park Güell. Evening: Play your final game of the tour against local Spanish opposition. FRIDAY APRIL 26 TH BARCELONA HOTEL Morning: Private stadium tour of Camp Nou the home of Barcelona and the club museum and store to pick up your soccer shirts and souvenirs. Afternoon: Travel 45 km to mountain Montserrat and the stunning Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat Evening: Team dinner in a city center restaurant SATURDAY APRIL 27 TH BARCELONA HOTEL Morning: Free time in Barcelona for last minute shopping or even visit the beach or Sagrada Familia or even head to Sitges! Afternoon: Back to hotel to get ready for the final live game of the tour Evening: Take in your final top class live game (all matches based on available schedule) SUNDAY APRIL 28 TH Morning: Transfer to Barcelona airport for return flight back to the USA
Included in tour. Train at top academy locations including Ciudad Del Futbol the home of the Spanish Football Association 3 friendly matches against hand selected opposition. We have links with top academy programs such as Getafe, Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol ensure top competition Fantastic tickets to two top class live games. We get the best seats in the best stadiums and have the option of adding even more live games. All fixtures based on league schedule with specific game requests subject to additional fees. Private tour of the Bernabeu home of Real Madrid and Camp Nou, home to Barcelona Sightseeing and professionally guided tours of Toledo, Madrid and Barcelona. Visits to Montserrat Monastery, Sagrada Familia and Park Güell 2 Meals per day, breakfast and dinner 8 nights accommodation in top quality hotels in Madrid and Barcelona Internal transportation via luxury motor coach All scheduled sightseeing and stadium tours included Training sessions at top facilities with equipment provided Live customer service, 6am 11pm XL Tour Representative to take care of planning and maintenance XL Fundraising program Bi-lingual tour guide with party 24 hours a day Not included in tour. International flight and applicable airline taxes Daily lunches unless specified Additional and optional activities not listed in sample itinery
How to register for the tour We make the registration process totally hassle free with your own web page including information about the tour schedule, the flight programs on offer, payment plans, personal insurance, fundraising options, details about the location you are travelling to and other frequently asked questions! Welcome E Mail We will send out a welcome e mail confirming the tour details Info Page Go to our web page, find your team s tour and type in the unique password in lower case. Registration Registration for the tour will take place through the coaches at CCB Communication Correspondence will also be added to the tour page. You can also call, IM or e mail XL Travel..
Your own unique Tour Page on desk top, tablet & smart phone Step 1: Go to www.xlsportstours.com Step 2: Go to My Tour, find your team and log in Step 3: Find all tour info and registration process
XL Sports Tours can help with your fundraising! Send in $ s and request tickets Sell tickets and keep all $ s Send in ticket stubs to XL Prize draw every October XL Sports Tours has a prize draw that gives the lucky winner and a partner the chance to travel to England for an all expenses paid 3 night Soccer Fanatic Weekend valued at over $5,000. Prize includes; Round trip airfare from North America, Accommodations at 4 star hotels, Tickets to English Premier League games, All transfers and internal transportations, All taxes and surcharges, An XL Travel tour guide for the duration of the tour, A choice of three dates for the trip
Does XL Sports Tours offer a flight option? XL Fight Option Program and flight 0102 We will source an available flight option for the first day of the tour and return on the last day of the tour. XL Ground Only Program Package 03 Your option to book your own air transportation using air miles, or on line pricing options. When do I need to decide? 04 At a certain date you can decide to take the group option or confirm your own flight How do I meet up with the group? If you book your own flight you are responsible for meeting up with the group at a meeting point.
Some frequent questions 1. How do I register for the tour? a) We will set up your own unique tour page with registration links 2. How do you handle rooming as double occupancy? a) Hotels can often accommodate 3 people to a room if smaller children, price is per head however To request a room mate let us know when you register, we will assign rooms based on coach input 3. Can we pay for the tour in installments? a) We set up a payment plan which is an initial payment then installments at about 8, 6, 4 and 2 months 4. Do you offer fundraising options? a) We have an EPL raffle prize program that allows all travellers the option to cover the cost of the entire tour 5. Does XL offer flight options and group packages? a) We can arrange a group flight for you or use your own air miles or travel provider on a case by case basis b) If you are looking to extend your stay for vacation you will not be able to use the XL flight booking. 6. Is it the same price for everyone on the tour? a) Yes, the cost is based on per head and not per room 7. What if a parent can not attend the tour? a) Our fully trained and qualified XL Tour Guides are with the group at all times to chaperone along with your club staff 8. Is there an option to do other sightseeing events on the tour? a) Having our bus with us at all times allows us flexibility to provide additional events to the schedule b) The bus however is for the players and the tour but we are always close to public transport 9. Which games will we see when on tour? a) We select only top level games from the top league in the country based on the available fixture schedule
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