Team Experience

England Heritage Tour

Play the Game. Live the History.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in the heart of English football with this unforgettable team travel experience. Train like elite academy players, compete against top local sides, and explore iconic stadiums like Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool FC. With live matches and cultural stops across Liverpool, Manchester, and beyond, it’s the perfect blend of soccer, sightseeing, and team bonding—Thanksgiving done the football way.

Dates: November 26 - December 2, 2025

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Itinerary Highlights

On The Pitch

  • Elite training sessions at top academy facilities with professional coaches

  • Competitive matches against top local teams and academies

  • Live match experiences at Premier League and EFL games

Iconic Football Experiences

  • Stadium tours of Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool FC

  • Behind-the-scenes access to legendary stadiums, club museums, and shops

  • Visit to Wrexham AFC and the famous Turf Pub

Culture & Connection

  • Cultural excursions in Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales

  • Team bonding through shared meals, meetings, and guided travel

  • Traditional Sunday Roast Dinner in place of a Thanksgiving meal—celebrating football and culture, English-style

More Information

Player and Guest Package

Coaches travel free on this 6-night team experience featuring elite training sessions, three competitive matches, and access to EPL or EFL games. Enjoy private stadium tours, hotel accommodations, daily meals, an executive team bus, and full soccer setup. With 24/7 staff support and a dedicated travel specialist, GSE handles every detail—so you can focus on coaching. $1,999 per traveler.

Next Steps

Step 1 – Team Presentation: We’ll host a video call or meet in person to present the itinerary, answer questions, and share how GSE delivers a world-class international experience.

Step 2 – Registration: Once confirmed, you’ll receive a registration link and instructions to guide your group through a smooth sign-up process.

Step 3 – Trip Prep: We’ll keep you updated through a custom trip page and host a final meeting before departure to cover packing, hotels, schedules, and introduce your on-site tour staff.

Flight Program

Take advantage of GSE's group flight option, designed to streamline your travel experience for players, families, and staff alike. With our group flight program, enjoy cost savings on tickets, convenient installment payment options, and the camaraderie of traveling alongside your team.

​** Please note that a minimum of 20 travelers is required to request a group flight, ensuring seamless coordination and enhanced affordability for all participants.

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Ready to plan the trip of a lifetime?

Let us do the heavy lifting. Our mission is to craft an unforgettable experience for your team, both on and off the field. With our expertise, experience, and extensive connections, we’re ready to customize your all-inclusive trip exactly to your needs—down to the last detail.

FAQs

  • Accommodation: Players and their supporters will stay in top rated city center hotels. Accommodation will be double rooms but we can provide triple options or even single rooms for an additional fee. We will defer to the organization on room mate options but during the registration process we can collect preferences. Please note we can not guarantee adjoining rooms but will make recommendations and requests to the hotel locations.
  • Transportation: We will provide transportation for all activities which will be your own executive bus. For airport arrivals and departures we will provide transportation based on the group flight times or the most convenient time for the majority of the group.
  • Food: Breakfast will be at your hotel with lunch or dinner options being at the hotel or local restaurants.
  • Dietary Accommodations: Participants with dietary restrictions will find meals tailored to their needs available during the trip. Closer to the departure date, we will collect information regarding any allergies or dietary preferences to ensure everyone's needs are met.
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  • Please note that the schedule can and probably will change based on time of your games, weather and other unforeseen circumstances. However, everything we state will happen in your schedule will take place but the order may change.
  • This is your tour and our role is to facilitate the best possible experience. We will continue to discuss the schedule with your organization and make suggestions on options that could be added. Parents and supporters always have the option for their own sightseeing and we will make sure there is enough FREE time for your group to plan your own events.
  • Flight Options: GSE will offer a group flight option though our travel partner. Group flights usually require a minimum number of people and will be limited to one departure date and one return date only. We will make this available for sign up by the group buy you also have the option of booking your own flight. If you book your own flight then you will be responsible for coordinating your meet up with the group.
  • Solo Travel: Yes, children can travel alone under the guidance and supervision of our experienced staff, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the journey.
  • Passport Requirements: A valid passport is essential for travel. Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the departure date from the originating country
  • Travel Protection Plan: GSE offers a comprehensive travel protection plan that covers a range of benefits including medical and dental treatment abroad, cancellation due to injury, sickness, or death of a family member, passport and visa protection, flight cancellation, loss of luggage and personal effects, and cancellation due to terrorist acts (as defined). For more information, please visit the following link. TripMate Travel Insurance
  • Packing Essentials: Prepare for your adventure by packing essentials such as team uniforms (details provided by your coach), passport, cleats, sneakers, shin guards, refillable water bottle, backpack, casual clothing suitable for the weather.
  • Cash Recommendations: While credit cards and ApplePay are widely accepted, it's advisable to carry some cash for added convenience during your travels.
  • Language and Cultural Assistance: A GSE representative will be available 24/7 during the trip offering assistance for all travelers, specially to those that may not speak the language or are unfamiliar with the local culture.
  • Extra Activities: There will be additional activities, at extra cost, offered to the group during your experience.
  • Installment Payments: GSE provides the convenience of paying via installment to ensure flexibility and ease of payment for our travelers.
  • Financial Assistance and Scholarships: GSE offers a fundraising option through our registration platform which provides a GoFundMe type option.
  • Cancellation and Refund Policy: If you need to cancel your participation, you should connect with GSE immediately via email or phone call. Certain fees will apply depending on your cancellation case, and will be calculated as of the date GSE receives written notice of cancellation.

Cancellation Fee Schedule:

  • Minimum fee is $250 per person.
  • 120 to 91 days before departure is 50% of the trip price.
  • 90 to 46 days before departure is 75% of the trip price.
  • 45 to 0 days prior to departure is 100% of the trip price.

Full reimbursement, minus minimum fee, will be applied in the case of:

  • Travelers cannot travel because of a valid medical reason (e.g. illness, season ending injury).
  • Traveler can be reimbursed fully outside conditions above, if full-paying replacement for the trip is found.

Connect with Us

If you'd like to connect with GSE on any of our international sports tours, please fill out the form below and we will connect you with one of our tournament advisors!