School Multisport Tour to London, Cardiff, York and Edinburgh

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Arrive into Edinburgh

Afternoon

Arrive at accommodation and check in

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Self-led training session at a local venue

Afternoon

Explore the Golden Mile and stop outside Holyrood Palace for photos First friendly fixtures against local opposition

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Check out of accommodation Visit Edinburgh Castle Travel to York

Afternoon

Arrive in York and check in to accommodation Free time to explore

Evening

Ghostly walking tour of York Evening meal at accommodation

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Check out of accommodation Visit to Alton Towers

Afternoon

Conclude visit to Alton Towers Continue to Cardiff

Evening

Arrive in Cardiff and check in to accommodation Evening meal at accommodation

Day 5

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Self-led training session at a local venue

Afternoon

Visit to Cardiff Castle Second fixtures against local opposition

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 6

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Check out of accommodation Depart for London

Afternoon

Arrive in London and check in to accommodation Walking tour of London with local guide finishing at the London Eye for spectacular views across the city

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 7

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Visit to Madame Tussauds

Afternoon

Visit to the Natural History Museum Third friendly fixtures against local opposition

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 8

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Check out of accommodation Visit to the British Museum

Afternoon

Onward transfer for return flight/travel

Evening

7 nights' half-board accommodation
3 days' executive coach hire
Return airport transfers by private coach
4 days' London Underground tickets (zones 1-2)
3 friendly fixtures against local opposition
2 self-led training sessions at local venues
Tour of Edinburgh Castle
Ghostly walking tour of York
Visit to Alton Towers
Entry to Cardiff Castle
Half-day walking tour of London
Tickets to the London Eye
Entry to Madame Tussauds
Visit to the Natural History Museum
Visit to the British Museum
VAT at current rates to tour operators
Itinerary planning service
Detailed information pack

Accommodation

Safestay Hostel Edinburgh

Situated in the heart of Scotland's capital, the Safestay Edinburgh Hostel is an ideal base for your stay in this royal city. Shops, museums and city centre attractions are all just a few minutes' walk away.Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded, en suite rooms. Staff will occupy twin rooms with with tea and coffee making facilities and towels provided. During their 'down time' students can watch TV in the shared lounge, use the free wifi or play billiards (for an extra charge). There's a garden and rooftop terrace for relaxing outdoors.

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

This 5 star hostel is stylish, modern and well equipped to suit the needs of single travelers, families and larger groups. Bedrooms range from single and twin through to 8-bedded rooms and all are en-suite. A licenced Café / Bistro is available to guests and visitors and is open between 10am until 9pm (11am weekends), serving a wide range of delicious hot and cold snacks.In addition, there is also a 70-seater full-service Bistro which is open from 7.30 for Breakfast then serving light and main meals from 10am (11am weekends). Food ranges from traditional Scotch recipes to more European inspired dishes, all at exceptional prices.The Youth hostel has plasma screens throughout the main public areas of the hostel, showing live television, promotional videos and announcements. Wi-fi coverage is available throughout the hostel for guests with their own laptops whilst 6 coin-operated internet stations are also available on the ground floor.Other domestic facilities in the hostel include a laundry and drying room, which has three computerised washers and dryers. You can also store your luggage in the Super Safe coin lockers in the lobby for 50p per hour.

YHA York

After a £1 million renovation completed in 2013, the YHA York is now ready to welcome school groups. The hostel offers modern rooms and facilities in a historic location with a 24/7 café, bar, games room, pool table and wi-fi in public areas. Students are accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, with teachers in twins or singles.

YHA Cardiff Central

This great youth hostel is within walking distance of the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle and many more of the Welsh capital's best known attractions. The hostel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, as well as three conference rooms. A buffet breakfast featuring hot and cold items is served every morning in the restaurant/bar area. With a total of 320 beds, this hostel offers a great choice of room options, including dormitory, family and double rooms, all of which benefit from en-suite facilities. Students will love the modern décor and youthful atmosphere at this fantastic hostel in the heart of the Welsh capital.

Hostel Safestay York

Located in Micklegate House, a converted Georgian townhouse near York Railway station, the Safestay York's decor and views make it feel more like a hotel than a hostel.Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, and staff in twins. Nearly all rooms have bunk beds and private bathrooms. Free WiFi is available in the public areas.The hostel has a breakfast room, but evening meals are taken in a local restaurant.

Safestay Hostel

Safestay at Elephant & Castle is housed in a beautiful 18th century Georgian building, located just south of the river Thames in London. Students will generally be accommodated in 4-8 bedded rooms and adults in twins, all with ensuite facilities. Rooms also have lockers and may have a TV too.A continental breakfast will be provided every morning, but evening meals will be taken in one of a number of local restaurants. Among its other amenities, the hostel offers free WiFi, a communal area, a laundry room, free luggage storage, a walled garden, games room and a library. There is also a licensed bar for group leaders to relax in at the end of the day.

Excursions

London Eye

The London Eye is the world’s biggest observation wheel.

Madame Tussauds

Visit the famous Madame Tussaud's waxworks museum full of your favourite celebrities, such as Michael Jackson, David Beckham, Ant and Dec and many more.

British Museum

Founded in 1753 from the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum is one of the great museums of the world.

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is the world's leading museum of natural history.

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital's skyline and offers stunning views of the city and countryside.

Murrayfield

If you're visiting Edinburgh on a school trip with a bunch of sport fans, you have to make sure you take the time to visit Murrayfield, Scotland's largest stadium and the home of Scottish rugby.

Jorvik Viking Centre

When you visit Jorvik Viking Centre, you'll learn about what life was like more than 1,000 years ago when the

York Castle Museum

At York Castle, students can get a real taste for life in the cells, and the history of crime and punishment in Britain.

The Ghost Hunt of York

The Ghost Hunt of York happens every night whatever the weather.

York Minster

The second-largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster is one of the most magnificent buildings in the UK.

Alton Towers

The UK’s biggest theme Park with tonnes of fun and thrilling rides and attractions to enjoy.

Cardiff International White Water

Learn to surf, cross a high ropes trail, navigate a raft through a white water course or come together over a team building raft construction activity right in the heart of Cardiff at the White Water Centre.

Cardiff Castle Tour

Learn more about Cardiff’s rich history at Cardiff Castle.

Principality Stadium Tour

Head to the stronghold of Welsh rugby with a tour of the Principality Stadium.

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).