Football Tours To Belgium
About this tour
Belgium offers plenty of options for football games abroad.
This destination is perfect for a road trip with driving times between cities of no more than 1.5 hours and its proximity to France, Holland, and Germany. This Western Europe country also has many things to see and do away from the football pitch.
Belgium may not be currently renowned for having big European Clubs; however, the National side is impressing and football in this country is exceedingly popular. Belgian clubs are always very welcoming when UK schools and clubs go and play against them.
We work closely with the owners of four hostels in Ypres, all designed to accommodate youth groups or, if you prefer to stay in Brussels or Bruges, we recommend youth centers within the city and two- or three-star hotels in the suburbs.
It is also possible to combine this football tour with a Battlefields tour. Just let us know what your objectives for the trip are and we will tailor-make it to suit your requirements.
Suggestions And Ideas for Visits and Excursions
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Sample Itinerary
The length of a visit to Belgium is very much dependent on what you want to see and do and where you are starting from in the UK. A typical visit normally lasts for 3 or 4 nights.
A suggested 4-day itinerary might look like this:
- Day 1: Travel to Belgium via the Dover / Folkestone crossing with a potential stop en-route. You may also choose to travel by air or rail. Northern England and Scottish groups may prefer the overnight ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge.
- Day 2: Morning: half-day excursion to Bruges, the UNESCO World Heritage City who has the best-preserved example of a medieval city centre.
- Day 3: Morning: half-day excursion to Brussels, the heart of Europe.
Afternoon: second fixture against local opposition.
- Day 4: Optional visit with a specialist guide to the charming city of Ypres and travel home via Calais.
Rondo recommends the following
Chocolate Making Demonstration: Brussels and Belgium are internationally renowned for their chocolate. A visit to Belgian Chocolate makers gives students an opportunity for a hands-on workshop in the art of chocolate making.
Bruges by Boat: Make a boat-trip on the famous “Venice of the North” canals!
Atomium (Brussels): Visible from all over the Heysel district, the Atomium was built for the World Fair in 1958 and represents a molecule of iron. Visits here offer spectacular views and a scientific view of the earth in both its permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Mini-Europe (Brussels): This is miniature park with reproductions of European Union monuments, at a scale of 1:25. You will find 80 cities and 350 buildings!
Other Visits and Excursions
Belgian Chocolate Village (Brussels): With more than 900 m (about 2952.76 ft) ², this is one of the largest museums dedicated to chocolate.
Gravensteen Castle (Ghent): Built to defend against Viking attacks in the 9th century, Gravensteen castle is at 9 meters altitude and is one of the most impressive remaining examples of defensive architecture.
In Flanders Fields (Ypres): This interactive museum in the centre of Ypres tells the story of the Second World War through the experiences of the soldiers involved and the human effects across the region.
Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.
Experience information
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Other variations on numbers and duration available, plus day trips available on request.
