Overview
Soccer history comes alive on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Scotland and England, where soccer dates back to 1872. Players will learn from professionals in exclusive coaching clinics, compete against local teams, and attend a professional soccer match. They’ll get private tours of Celtic Park and Old Trafford and grow their soccer knowledge at the Manchester United Museum and Manchester United Megastore. They’ll explore the Scottish cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, then Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. In England, they’ll wander the maritime city of Liverpool—home of the Beatles.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Scotland (Glasgow)
Day 2
Arrive in Glasgow
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Welcome meeting and orientation
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Dinner
Day 3
Edinburgh excursion
Royal Mile (Old Town), Edinburgh Castle visit, Free time in Edinburgh
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 4
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Glasgow city walk
Strathclyde University, City Chambers, George Square
Celtic Park stadium guided visit
Celtic Park is one of Europe’s largest football stadiums and the perfect place to discover the rich history and heritage of Celtic Football Club, founded in 1888. Experience the club’s culture and global legacy through a guided stadium tour and engaging exhibitions that bring its story to life. Please note: dressing room access may be limited the day before a match, depending on first team activities.
Dinner
Day 5
Trossachs excursion
Trossachs scenic drive, Wooden Mills, Loch Lomond boat ride
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 6
Travel to Manchester
Travel from central Scotland to the Manchester area. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery and stop around the border for some free time to stretch your legs and explore. The Manchester Derby refers to matches that have been contested between Manchester United and Manchester City since 1881. The derby has been played over 170 times and, with the introduction of renewed Manchester City ownership in 2008, has risen to become one of the fiercest, most exciting rivalries in world football. In recent years, City and United have traded wins, and competed for the title, making the Manchester Derby a showcase for achieving ascendancy in the English game.
Professional coaching clinic
Participate in this special clinic with a guest coach, player, or instructor. The clinic is designed exclusively for your team and to enhance your skills in the areas identified by your coaching staff.
Dinner
Day 7
National Football Museum visit
Drama, history, skill, art, style, faith, passion. Football! Experience the world's greatest sport at the National Football Museum. Whether you're a football fanatic or just enjoying the great city of Manchester, you are certain to enjoy your visit to the world's biggest and best football museum. In addition to being a museum, this is also the Hall of Fame for English Football. Meet the greatest players, managers and teams in the English game. This is where new Hall of Fame members are inducted every year.
Manchester United Museum & Old Trafford stadium guided visit
See the home of the most famous soccer team in the world. Manchester United's stadium, Old Trafford, hosts the richest football club in Britain, and you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the seats, changing rooms, and field. Fill in any gaps in your trivia and stats knowledge at the attached museum.
Manchester United Megastore
Spend time exploring and shopping in the world-renowned Manchester United Megastore. From shirts to scarves, mugs to mouse pads, everything you could possibly want from Manchester United can be found here. In fact, there are more than 800 product lines available on the shelves, which are spread over 17,000 square feet. The Megastore is one of the biggest shops devoted to football in the world and more than 1 million people file through its doors annually.
Dinner
Day 8
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Attend professional soccer match (pending availability)
Attend a professional soccer match. Seeing international players compete in person would itself be unforgettable, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering and chanting and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience. Please note: This activity is subject to availability as it is based on the league’s fixture list at the dates the group is travelling.
Dinner
Day 9
End tour
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Dedicated team practice time (details in itinerary)
Tickets to local games/matches (details in itinerary)
Scenes from Glasgow and Manchester
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.