BIFC | International Team Tour | Manchester and Liverpool 2023
March 30 - April 9, 2023
Journey Highlights
- Train & play 3 friendly games with local youth teams in Liverpool and Manchester
- Tour 3 Premier League Stadiums
- Discover the fascinating history & culture of Liverpool and Manchester -- from the Beatles first pub gig and John Lennon's home in Liverpool; and from the Romans to the Vikings and the Industrial Revolution to 1990s dance music of Manchester
- Day trips to Chester York!
- Compete with your friends, coaches & parents/chaperones in a 6v6 tournament
- Visit the National Football Museum in Manchester
- Sponsor a local charity project that provides kids in need with opportunities to play soccer
- Unforgettable memories of a lifetime!
This once-in-a-lifetime experience is produced in partnership with Bainbridge Island-based tour operator Cross Cultural Journeys!
"It is an experience I will remember for the rest of my life."
--2019 tour participant
At-A-Glance Itinerary (subject to change):
Day 0: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Depart Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Sleep: In flight
Day 1: Friday, March 31 | Manchester > Liverpool
After arriving at Manchester International Airport, we will transfer directly to Anfield Stadium, Liverpool for a stadium tour. We will then travel and check in to the Albert Docks Youth Hostel, for lunch and a guided walking tour of Liverpool. Our evening activities will be determined by the game schedule but will likely include a training session.
Dinner @ hostel.
Sleep: Albert Docks Youth Hostel
(B/L/D)
Day 2: Saturday, April 1 | Liverpool
After breakfast at the hostel, we will play a morning game. Light lunch on your own at a local eatery. In the afternoon we will attend a professional football game.
Dinner @ Hostel.
Sleep: Albert Docks Youth Hostel
(B/D)
Day 3: Sunday, April 2 | Liverpool
The Sunday schedule will be determined by professional and youth game schedules but may include a youth game and a professional game. Lunch included in Liverpool. Afternoon sightseeing with chaperones within the Liverpool area.
Dinner @ Hostel.
Sleep: Albert Docks Youth Hostel
(B/L/D)
Day 4: Monday, April 3 | Liverpool > Chester > Manchester
After breakfast, we depart for a morning training session, followed by a stop in the city of Chester, where we will have lunch on our own with chaperones. On our way back to Manchester, we stop outside of Knutsford where we meet Edgerton FC for a game. Pizza dinner with Edgerton FC team after game. Late evening arrival in Manchester for our second city stay at the Manchester Youth Hostel.
(B/D)
Sleep: Manchester Youth Hostel
Day 5: Tuesday, April 4 | Manchester
Free day to explore Manchester. Activities TBD. Lunch on your own
Dinner @ hostel.
Sleep: Manchester Youth Hostel
(B/D)
Day 6: Wednesday, April 5 | Manchester
After breakfast, we will have a training session, followed by a guided walking tour of Manchester, followed by lunch on your own and free time. Movie Night out or @ hostel.
Dinner @ Hostel.
Sleep: Manchester Youth Hostel
(B/D)
Day 7: Thursday, April 6 | Manchester
After breakfast, we will visit the Classic Football Shirt Store! Late morning walkabout in Manchester. Lunch on your own. Afternoon visit to the Manchester Football Museum. In the late afternoon, we will visit the Michael Carrick Foundation and play a friendly game with kids from their project.
Dinner @ hostel.
Sleep: Manchester Youth Hostel
(B/D)
Day 8: Friday, April 7 | Manchester
After breakfast, we depart for York and another training session and/or youth game en-route. Lunch included with chaperones in York. In the afternoon, we enjoy a guided walking tour of York and some free time to explore, before returning to Manchester.
Dinner @ hostel.
Sleep: Manchester Youth Hostel
(B/L/D)
Day 9: Saturday, April 8 | Manchester
After breakfast, we depart for our 6v6 tournament, followed by a late morning walkabout in Manchester. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we go to another premier league game (TBD). This evening, we enjoy a "farewell England" group dinner out with the group.
Sleep:Manchester Youth Hostel
(B/D)
Day 10: Sunday, April 9 | Manchester > Home
Early check-out from our rooms and a "to-go breakfast". Depart for Manchester International Airport for our flight back home.
(B)
"If you are debating about going or not, I guarantee you the work to raise money is worth it."
--2019 tour participant
INCLUDED: In country transportation per itinerary; multi-occupancy accommodation in local youth hostel; meals (B/L/D per itinerary); BIFC coaches; parent chaperones; Cross Cultural Journeys trip manager(s); entrance fees to professional soccer games; all entrance fees on itinerary; preparation materials; tips for bellman and included meals on itinerary; bottled water on bus.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare to and from the UK; meals not on itinerary, alcoholic beverages (for +21); excursions not on the itinerary; tips for local guide and driver (optional, yet customary); and Travel Protection.
TRAVEL PROTECTION: Cross Cultural Journeys is not responsible for cancellation expenses that you might incur before or during our trip. You may want to check first to see if your current insurance policy covers travel abroad, but we have found that most do not. We strongly encourage considering taking out travel interruption and evacuation insurance to cover any emergencies abroad such as evacuation, or reimbursement for cancellation due to your own illness or an illness in your family. Some plans require you to take out this insurance within 21 days of your deposit to cover pre-existing conditions. CCJ has partnered with TravelSafe. You can visit our online portal to explore different plans. We encourage you to choose a plan covers travel interruption before you depart, as well as during the trip. CCJ is not responsible for events beyond our control in this regard.
Please visit the Cross Cultural Journeys - TravelSafe online portal to find a plan that works for you. You can also call TravelSafe directly at 1-800-523-8020. Make sure you mention that Cross Cultural Journeys is your tour operator to receive our special rates.
CCJ TERMS & CONDITIONS: By paying my deposit, I confirm that I have read and understood CCJ's Terms and Conditions.
For questions about this trip, and/or if you need
help with registration, please contact Cilla Utne at Cross Cultural Journeys
Call: (800) 353-2276
Direct: (206) 280-5360
email: travel@crossculturaljourneys.com
321 High School Road NE, Suite D3, Box 353, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
