The Dutch Soccer Experience: Amsterdam | WorldStrides

EUROPE

The Dutch Soccer Experience: Amsterdam

Football is the most popular sport in the Netherlands. Dutch football is well known for its national football team, usually dressed in orange. They won the European Championship in 1988, and have competed in many European and World Cups. On this program we will experience "The Big Three" as they are know in Holland, AJAX, PSV and Feyenoord, as well as explore the history, culture and legacy of football in the Netherlands.
Request Info

It looks like you are visiting from Australia or New Zealand, would you like to go to the Australian Worldstrides site?

Yes, go to worldstrides.com.au No, stay on worldstrides.com
  • Itinerary

9 days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • The Hague
  • Arena Stadium
  • Volendam

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Start tour
Day 2 : Hallo Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director and check into hotel

Welcome meeting and orientation

Training session led by your coaching staff

Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.

Dinner

Day 3 : Amsterdam
Training session led by your coaching staff

Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.

Canal guided cruise

Take a glass-topped boat ride down the flower-lined canals of Amsterdam for an amazing view of gabled houses and nearly 1,200 bridges.

Leidseplein city walk

Leidseplein translates roughly as Leiden Square, as it sits at the end of Leidsestraat. Throughout much of the history of the square, Leidesestraat was the main road to the town of Leiden. Today, Leidseplein serves as a transport hub in the city.

Friendly match

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your 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 : Amsterdam
Ajax soccer stadium visit

We will take a guide tour of Arena Stadium, the home of AFC Ajax (Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax), the most famous Dutch soccer club. Amsterdam's most modern stadium features impressive architecture. After its construction in 1996, the stadium was able to seat 51,000 spectators. During the tour, we will be able to see the room where press conferences take place before each match; visit the control room of the stadium; and look at the pitch from the ArenA's highest seat. We will conclude in the official Ajax Fan Shop and take some free time for shopping and exploration.

Amsterdam free time

Dinner

Day 5 : Amsterdam
Volendam excursion

Volendam has a long history as a fishing village and is built along a small harbor where all sorts of fish are for sale. Visitors are attracted to the brightly colored and traditional costumes that many men and women wear in the village. We will enjoy some free time to explore the maze of medieval streets, wooden houses, and canals where the past seems to come alive.

Friendly match

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your 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 : Amsterdam
The Hague Tour Director-led sightseeing

Enjoy an introductory walking tour of The Hague. We will explore the heart of the city, which contains historic architecture from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. On our walk we will cross the Plein and stroll along the Lange Poten to the Hofweg before viewing the Hofvijer reflecting pool in front of the stately Binnenhof.

Dinner

Attend a professional soccer match

Attend a professional soccer match featuring teams from the top leagues. Seeing the top talent in the world in person would itself be an unforgettable experience, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering, and chanting, and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience.

Day 7 : Amsterdam
Professional coaching clinic

Participate in a special coaching clinic with a guest coach, player or instructor. The clinic will be designed exclusively for the team and to enhance skills in areas identified by the coaching staff.

FootGolf

Play 18 holes of FootGolf, a fun combination of football and golf that’s played much like golf, but your clubs are your feet! The goal is to try to get the football in the hole in as few shots as possible, all while trying to avoid the various obstacles and hazards.

Dinner

Day 8 : Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum visit

Visit the Van Gogh Museum that houses the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world. Witness the artist's developments and compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century in the collection.

Friendly match

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels and have the opportunity to make friends for life.

Dinner

Day 9 : End tour

Featured Posts

Class is in session. And, by that, of course we mean the endless lessons that travel brings. So, no matter if you’re out trotting the globe or at home planning your next trip, adventure is never far! These must-read blog posts open a world of learning through inspirational travel stories, destination spotlights, classroom resources, and other buzzworthy news.

The Non-Soccer Fan’s Guide to the Women’s World Cup

The Women’s World Cup, the world’s biggest sports event for women, begins on June 7 in France. Here at WorldStrides, the excitement is building! That’s because our favorite teams from around the...

Sinterklass
Santas Around the World

Most Americans tend to think of Santa Claus as a large, jolly old man with a beard in a red suit. However, this “Jolly Old Saint Nick” is only one version of the man who delivers toys and goodies ...

Beavertail
Doughnuts of the World

A doughnut is a doughnut is a doughnut, right? Not quite! While most Americans envision a sugary piece of round fried dough, you’ll need another word to get something doughnut-like abroad! Berli...

See All Stories
Explore all our educational programs
across the world.
Request Info
  This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some are essential to make our site work; others help us improve the user experience. By using the site, you consent to the placement of these cookies. Read our Privacy Policy to learn more.
 AGREE & DISMISS