International Tours

Now YOU Can Travel the World with U.K. Elite Soccer!

Through U.K. Elite Soccer and our sister company Global Team Travel we are proud to offer two exciting opportunities to play the game you love…… on the world stage………

OPTION 1 - Play for Team U.K. Elite in Europe (Individual Players)

Every summer U.K. Elite takes representative teams to a different part of the world to experience the soccer trip of a lifetime. Individual players are offered the opportunity to represent Team U.K. Elite in a different tournament each year. Our very successful past trips have included Italy in 2006, 2009 and 2011, England in 2007, and Spain in 2008 and 2010.

In 2012 we will be taking teams to play in the Donosti Cup, Spain from June 28th - July 9th.

OPTION 2 - Watch top teams LIVE in Europe

We also offer fan weekends to England or Italy to watch live matches. Experience first-hand the excitement and passion of soccer in some of the world's most famous stadiums! Join us on a pre-arranged trip, or contact us to customize a tour for parties of 10 or more.

OPTION 3 - Customized Tours for your TEAM

Is your whole team and parents looking to travel as a group?

Travel to England, the birthplace of soccer and experience the thrill of the English Premier League and play against professional academy youth teams. Take in the soccer and culture of Scotland, Italy or Spain sightseeing in some of the world's most beautiful places and playing in international tournaments. Have the adventure of a lifetime in Costa Rica, playing in friendly games, whitewater rafting and zip-lining through the rainforest.

Whatever the soccer and sightseeing goals of your group we can customize a tour to suit your needs.

Contact us at 973-631-9802 or via the button above-right to find the right International Soccer Tour for you or your team!

Attend a Team U.K. Elite 2012 Tour Presentation

TEAM U.K. ELITE - SPAIN 2012

Join our U.K. Elite Teams to play in the Donosti Cup!

For 2012 we will be heading to Spain to compete in the Donosti Cup. This will be the 21st edition of the tournament which has welcomed thousands of teams in its history from over 50 countries. Now is your chance to experience the excitement of an international tournament, as well as the history and culture of cities like Barcelona and Madrid. Spend your downtime during the tournament on the beautiful beaches of San Sebastian.

Donosti Cup 2012 View Full Itinerary

U.K. Elite will be forming representative teams to play in the Donosti Cup in Spain in the following categories*:

	Boys Ages U12 - U18	Girls Ages U14 - U18
* subject to number of interested players. Some age groups may be combined.

Parents and siblings are invited to join the trip for an unforgettable family vacation!

• Where:	Spain: Barcelona, San Sebastian, Madrid
• When:	June 28th - July 9th
• Cost:	Land Package: Players - $1,995* (based on accommodations as below) Parents - $2,095* (based on accommodations as below)
	Airfare - $1,295* from Newark, $1,375* from Philadelphia
	* All prices are based on taxes and fuel surcharges at time of holding and can vary until the time of TICKETING. GTT reserve the right to add any increase in taxes and fuel surcharges to final balances.
Price Includes:	2 nights Barcelona - 4 star hotel - breakfast and dinner 6 nights San Sebastian - 4 star hotel - breakfast only (PARENTS) 6 nights San Sebastian - University Residence - breakfast only (PLAYERS) 2 nights Madrid - 4 star hotel - breakfast and dinner Donosti Cup Tournament Entry and Cup Card Three training sessions with Team U.K. Elite Coaches Full time deluxe private bus for all transfers as needed Full time bilingual escort including expenses U.K. Elite coach for each team plus overall Global Team Travel Manager(s) Half day guided tour of Barcelona / Half day guided tour of Madrid Tours of Barcelona (Nou Camp) and Real Sociedad Stadiums Sightseeing trip to Biarritz, France View Full Itinerary
NOT included:	Travel Insurance (recommended) / Lunches / Tips and drinks with dinner

Attend Tryouts for Team U.K. Elite 2012

Interested in finding out more...

Presentations were held for all interested players and their families in October.
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HOWEVER, it is not too late to register your interest or attend a tryout by clicking the button to the right.

You can also get further information using the following links:

If you have any further questions...

Contact Nancy Walsh: 973 631 9802 x214 / Nancy@GlobalTeamTravel.com

Fan Tours

Watch Your Favorite Players... Live!

Imagine spending the weekend watching Manchester United at Old Trafford with 75,000 passionate fans, or being in the crowd at the San Siro stadium watching Italian giants AC or Inter Milan.

Our fan tours offer this fantastic opportunity for both individual fans and for groups. Join one of our pre-arranged weekend trips, or contact us with a group that would like to take a Fan Tour together. A typical fan tour will be for four nights and take in two professional matches.

Take a look at itineraries below for upcoming, prearranged tours and join in the fun with our groups. Or click the "Contact Us" button on the right if you have a group of ten or more with a specific destination in mind and let us customize the perfect soccer weekend!

England - English Premier League / Europa League Fall 2012

November 21st (evening) - November 25th
Live EPL Match: Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers
Live Europa League Match: Liverpool v Young Boys (Switzerland)
Old Trafford Stadium and Museum Tour and Group Dinner

England - English Premier League Sample

September - May
3 Nights Manchester
Attend 2 Live English Premier League Matches, including Manchester United
Old Trafford (Manchester United) Stadium and Museum Tour

Italy - Serie A Sample

September - May
3 Nights Milan
Trip to Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom
San Siro Stadium and Museum Tour

ENGLAND

Attention Serious Travel Team Soccer Players & Parents!

For true soccer fanatics if does not get much better than a tour to England, the birthplace of soccer, or football as it to known to millions of fervent fans!

Home of the oldest soccer club, the oldest national governing body, the first national team, the oldest knockout competition and the oldest league it is without doubt a country rich in soccer tradition and passion for the game.

When you are not playing or watching soccer, immerse yourself in the history and culture of England. From beautiful countryside, to dramatic landscapes and centuries old cities England has it all.

At Global Team Travel we have identified the best soccer tours in England, tours that provide the perfect combination of travel, culture and soccer - for players and parents alike. We are confident any trip to England will be a trip to remember for life.

Click the "Contact Us" button on the right or call us at (973) 631-9802 to find the right International Soccer Tour for you or your team. Please view our sample itineraries below:

Manchester and London - Friendly Tour

Year Round
5 Nights Manchester / 2 Nights London
3 Friendly Matches / 2 Training Sessions at Professional Academies
Attend 1 English Premier League Match
Sightseeing trips to Manchester, Liverpool, York, London

Manchester, Chester and Wales - Friendly Tour

Year Round
5 Nights Manchester / 2 Nights Chester
3 Friendly Matches / 3 Training Sessions at Professional Academies
3 Professional Stadium Tours including Old Trafford, Manchester United
Attend 1 English Premier League Match
Sightseeing trips to Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Wales

Manchester and Scotland - Friendly Tour

Year Round
3 Nights Manchester / 4 Nights Stirling, Scotland
3 Friendly Matches / 2 Training Sessions at Professional Academies
3 Professional Stadium Tours including Old Trafford, Manchester United
Attend 1 Live Professional Match featuring Scottish Premier League team
Sightseeing trips to York, Edinburgh, Glasgow

Liverpool Festival - Tournament Tour

Late July
7 Nights Liverpool
Liverpool Festival Tournament / 2 Training Sessions (1 at Professional Academy)
2 Professional Stadium Tours including Anfield, Liverpool
Attend 1 Professional Team Pre-Season Friendly Match
Sightseeing trips to Liverpool and Chester

Keele International Cup - Tournament Tour

Late July
2 Nights Manchester / 5 Nights Keele, Staffordshire
Keele International Cup Tournament / 2 Professional Academy Training Sessions
3 Professional Stadium Tours including Old Trafford, Manchester United
Attend 1 Professional Team Pre-Season Friendly Match
Sightseeing / Fun trips to Chester and Alton Towers Theme Park

English Premier League / Europa League Fall 2012 - Fan Tour

November 21st (evening) - November 25th
Live EPL Match: Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers
Live Europa League Match: Liverpool v Young Boys (Switzerland)
Old Trafford Stadium and Museum Tour and Group Dinner

English Premier League Sample - Fan Tour

September - May
3 Nights Manchester
Attend 2 Live English Premier League Matches, including Manchester United
Old Trafford (Manchester United) Stadium and Museum Tour

SCOTLAND

Attention Serious Travel Team Soccer Players & Parents!

Scotland is proud to boast some of the oldest soccer teams, most passionate rivalries and of course the famous "Tartan Army" of supporters.

Scotland is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872. It can also lay claim to the oldest national trophy, the Scottish Cup, first contested in 1874.

The Scottish Premier League is dominated by Glasgow rivals "Glasgow Celtic" and "Glasgow Rangers". There is nothing like the experience of an Old Firm match between the two in front of 60,000 fans!

The drama and sheer variety of Scotland's natural features never fails to impress visitors. This small country offers an amazing range of landscapes from the gentle rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway to the breathtaking peaks of the Cairngorms.

Each of Scotland's six cities has a distinctive character of its own but all guarantee their visitors a vibrant mix of history, culture and entertainment.

From the "Granite City" of Aberdeen with its spectacular architecture and fascinating history to the heritage capital of Stirling, the stage for some of the most significant events in the nation's history you are never short of things to do when you're not playing soccer!

Click the "Contact Us" button on the right or call us at (973) 631-9802 to find the right International Soccer Tour for you or your team. Please view our sample itineraries below:

Scotland and Manchester - Friendly Tour

Year Round
3 Nights Manchester / 4 Nights Stirling, Scotland
3 Friendly Matches / 2 Training Sessions at Professional Academies
4 Professional Stadium Tours including Old Trafford, Manchester United and Celtic Park
Attend 1 live professional match in Scotland (or Manchester schedules permitting)
Sightseeing trips to Manchester, York, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Loch Lomond Festival - Tournament Tour

Early August
7 Nights Stirling
Loch Lomond Festival / 1 Friendly Match
2 Professional Stadium Tours: Celtic Park and Ibrox Stadium
Attend 1 live professional match
Sightseeing trips to Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow

ITALY

Attention Serious Travel Team Soccer Players & Parents!

Soccer in Italy is something more than just passion, soccer for Italians means tradition. It's one of the most significant symbols the country has to offer, just like Ferrari, the Coliseum or food.

Winners of the World Cup four times, and home to legendary clubs such as AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus and AS Roma, it is a fantastic destination for a soccer rich experience.

The beauty of Italy is that all its treasures come packaged in a gorgeous country of majestic mountains, placid lakes, idyllic islands, splendid cities and wonderful walled villages.

Both the people and the climate are warm and gracious making Italy a perfect destination for an active vacation for the art lover, the gourmet - and the soccer player!!!

Click the "Contact Us" button on the right or call us at (973) 631-9802 to find the right International Soccer Tour for you or your team. Please view our sample itineraries below:

Rome, San Marino and Lake Como - Friendly Tour

Year Round
2 Nights Rome / 2 Nights San Marino / 3 Nights Como
3 Friendly Matches / 2 Training Sessions
San Siro Stadium and Museum Tour (Inter and AC Milan)
Attend 1 Professional Match featuring a Serie A Team
Sightseeing trips to Rome, San Marino, Rimini, Bologna, Milan, Lake Como

Milan, Lake Como and Tuscany - Friendly Tour

Year Round
3 Nights Como, 4 Nights Montecatini
3 Friendly Matches / 3 Training Sessions including Coverciano, National Team HQ
San Siro Stadium and Museum Tour (Inter and AC Milan)
Attend 1 Professional Match featuring a Series A Team
Sightseeing trips to Milan, Lake Como, Pisa, Florence, Montecatini

San Marino Cup and Rome - Tournament Tour

Early July
2 Nights Como / 6 Nights Rimini / 2 Nights Rome
San Marino Cup Tournament / 2 Training Sessions
San Siro Stadium and Museum Tour (Inter and AC Milan)
Sightseeing trips to Lake Como, Milan, San Marino, Rimini, Bologna, Rome

Serie A Sample - Fan Tour

September - May
3 Nights Milan
Trip to Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom
San Siro Stadium and Museum Tour

SPAIN

Attention Serious Travel Team Soccer Players & Parents!

Spain! Home to some of the world's most famous teams, fervent fans and passionate population. Soccer, or Futbol to the Spanish is like a religion, such is the devotion expressed by the Spanish to their beloved sport.

They are undoubtedly at the top of the World Soccer rankings as the current reigning World and European champions, having won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2008 UEFA European Football Championship.

Spain has a great history of soccer and between Barcelona and Real Madrid can boast two of the most successful teams in world soccer as well as one of the most highly regarded European leagues in La Liga.

Spain is one of the most diverse and visually captivating countries of Europe. It has everything to offer; beautiful beaches, winding medieval streets, laid back sidewalk cafes and endless fascinating Spanish landscapes.

While its regions are extraordinarily different on many levels, Spain as a whole boasts a multi-faceted cultural scene unlike any other. Famous for the warmth of both the people and the climate, it is one of the great Mediterranean destinations.

Click the "Contact Us" button on the right or call us at (973) 631-9802 to find the right International Soccer Tour for you or your team. Please view our sample itineraries below:

Barcelona, San Sebastian and Madrid - Friendly Tour

Year Round
3 Nights Barcelona / 2 Nights San Sebastian / 2 Nights Madrid
4 Friendly Matches / 2 Training Sessions
Nou Camp (Barcelona) Real Sociedad and Bernabeu (Real Madrid) Stadium and Museum Tours
Sightseeing trips to Barcelona, San Sebastian, and Madrid

Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona - Friendly Tour

Year Round
2 Nights Madrid / 2 Nights Valencia / 3 Nights Barcelona
4 Friendly Matches / 2 Training Sessions
Bernabeu (Real Madrid), Valencia CF and Nou Camp (Barcelona) Stadium and Museum Tours
Sightseeing trips to Madrid / Valencia and Barcelona

Donosti Cup, Barcelona and Madrid - Tournament Tour

Early July
2 Nights Barcelona / 6 Nights San Sebastian / 2 Nights Madrid
Donosti Cup Tournament / 2 Training Sessions
Nou Camp Stadium and Museum Tour (F.C. Barcelona) / Real Sociedad Stadium Tour
Sightseeing trips to Barcelona / Biarritz (France) / Rioja / Madrid

Costa Blanca Cup, Madrid and Barcelona - Tournament Tour

Mid July
2 Nights Madrid / 6 Nights Costa Blanca / 2 Nights Barcelona
Costa Blanca Cup Tournament / 2 Training Sessions
Bernabeu (Real Madrid) and Valencia CF Stadium and Museum Tours
Sightseeing trips to Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona

COSTA RICA

Attention Serious Travel Team Soccer Players & Parents!

Over 350 boys and girls youth teams and over 50 professional soccer teams make Soccer the number one sport in Costa Rica. In many Costa Rica families your professional team alliance is even more important than your political party alliance.

Qualifying for three World Cup Finals in recent years has made the Costa Rica Soccer Team the most successful team in Central America and truly put them on the world soccer map.

Costa Rica, or the "Rich Coast" is an area of incredible natural beauty and diversity. Enjoy the year round tropical climate that is only a short plane ride away.

Often referred to as the Switzerland of Central America, the people of Costa Rica are known for their friendliness and peaceful nature. As well as the amazing natural beauty, experience traditional music and dances, and sample the delicious and healthy local cuisine, a blend of Native American, Spanish and African.

Whether playing your matches, training, making the most of thrilling action and adventure activities, or simply relaxing on beautiful beaches you will have the time of your life in Costa Rica!

Click the "Contact Us" button on the right or call us at (973) 631-9802 to find the right International Soccer Tour for you or your team. Please view our sample itineraries below:

Friendly Tour

Year Round
Open to Boys Teams U12-U19; Girls Teams U12-U19; Collegiate Teams
8 Nights / 9 Days
Experience the different faces of Costa Rica: City (San Jose), Mountains (San Carlos) and Beach (Pacific Beach Area)
Play 4 friendly games against teams from the different regions
Experience whitewater rafting, zip-lining in the forest, hot springs in the mountains
Take part in a community service project at a children's day center

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