School Pro Training Football Tour to FC Koln

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Board executive coach and begin journey to Cologne

Afternoon

Late afternoon arrival into Cologne Check in to hostel and settle in

Evening

Evening meal at hostel Optional bowling excursion

Day 2

Morning

Training session with FC Köln coaches

Afternoon

Lunch Training sessions with FC Köln coaches

Evening

Evening meal at hostel

Day 3

Morning

Training session with FC Köln coaches

Afternoon

Lunch Free time to explore Cologne with optional visit to Olympic Museum

Evening

Evening meal at hostel

Day 4

Morning

Training session with FC Köln coaches

Afternoon

Lunch Friendly fixtures against local opposition

Evening

Evening meal at hostel

Day 5

Morning

Breakfast at hostel before checking out Return travel to UK

Afternoon

Evening

Arrive back in UK

4 nights' half-board accommodation
Return executive coach travel
Return ferry crossings
Arrangement of 4 coaching sessions with FC Köln football coaches
Arrangement of 1 fixture per team
Stadium tour
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Detailed information pack
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Itinerary planning service
VAT

Accommodation

DJH Köln Deutz

With its modern, fashionable décor, Köln-Deutz Youth Hostel welcomes increasing numbers of groups each year. Students are accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, and staff in twins (for single rooms, a supplement applies). All rooms are en-suite and WiFi is available in the reception area.Seminar rooms, games rooms, table tennis and a disco make this youth centre a favourite among school groups.

DJH Köln Riehl

The DJH Köln Riehl is located on the west bank of the river Rhine and this quiet, idyllic location is ideal for school groups. The city centre is just 10 minutes away by public transport. This accommodation has 116 rooms with a total of 369 beds. Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins (single rooms are subject to availability and will incur a supplement). All rooms have a shower, WC and individual lockers. There are conference and seminar rooms available for hire (which are great for evening activities or as a rehearsal space for music groups), a bistro with television and a basketball court. The hostel can host a barbecue evening and holds a gluten-free certificate.

Excursions

West Bowling

Bowling has been a favourite for many years and is a fun activity for all ages. West Bowling has fully computerised lanes, bumpers and ramps so everyone can play.

Olympic and Sport Museum

Next door to the Chocolate Museum, this museum tells the story of the Olympic Games from ancient Greece to the

The RheinEnergie Stadium

Some affectionately call it the “jewel box”, others acclaim it to be “the most beautiful stadium in Germany”

Phantasialand

As the number one German theme park for visitors from the UK, Phantasialand is a great way to have fun and use up your pupils' energy.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect sports tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour to parents and students

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).

Support while you’re away

While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).