Amsterdam Football Trip – Netherlands

🇳🇱 Netherlands Goals and Dutch Courage

Take your football team to Amsterdam for a trip that blends top coaching, European fixtures, and a fresh cultural experience in a world-class city.

Key Stage 3   GCSE   A-level

Johan Cruyff Arena: Step inside the home of Ajax with a tour that explores the pitch, changing rooms, and the club’s footballing legacy.

Professional Coaching Clinic: Get stuck into an elite training session run by top-level Dutch coaches with a focus on teamwork and technique.

Canal Cruise: Wind down off the pitch with a scenic boat ride through Amsterdam’s iconic canals and historic sights.

Total Football, Total Experience

Amsterdam makes a perfect base for football-focused travel. It’s packed with training opportunities, match fixtures, and access to Europe’s legendary football heritage. Students can train under expert coaches, test their skills against local opposition, and explore Dutch football culture up close. But this trip isn’t all drills and sprints — off the pitch, there’s time for relaxed canal cruises, street culture, and famous landmarks. The blend of learning, playing, and cultural discovery is what makes Amsterdam a winner for students and teachers alike.

Train at elite-level Dutch facilities with professional coaching
Test skills against European teams in friendly fixtures
Balance sport with cultural immersion across Amsterdam

Friendly Fixture

Friendly Fixture: Play a competitive match against a Dutch school or academy team and experience local playing styles.

Johan Cruyff Arena Tour

Johan Cruyff Arena Tour: Go behind the scenes at Ajax’s home ground and learn about one of Europe’s most iconic football clubs.

Dutch Football Museum (Voetbal Experience)

Dutch Football Museum (Voetbal Experience): Discover interactive exhibits exploring the Netherlands’ rich football history.

Canal Boat Tour

Canal Boat Tour: Unwind with a scenic cruise past Amsterdam’s historic buildings and quirky bridges.

Anne Frank House Visit

Anne Frank House Visit: A moment of reflection and learning beyond the football itinerary.

Bike Tour of the City

Bike Tour of the City: Explore Amsterdam the local way, learning how sport and sustainability connect.

Vondelpark Team Challenges

Vondelpark Team Challenges: Get outside for some fun fitness and group activities in one of Amsterdam’s most-loved parks

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Other Football Trips

Explore the stunning twin lakes of Sete Cidades. Learn about the volcanic origins of this landscape and the unique ecosystem supported by its caldera.

Visit Pico Island, home to Portugal’s highest peak. Study volcanic activity, crater lakes, and the island’s rich biodiversity, both on land and underwater.

Azores: Geo-Wonders Unleashed

The Azores is an exceptional destination for a geography-focused school trip. This archipelago offers a dynamic mix of volcanic landscapes, lush valleys, and unique ecosystems, providing students with hands-on experiences that bring geography to life. At Sete Cidades, students can explore the caldera lakes formed by ancient volcanic activity. On Pico Island, they will witness the dramatic landscapes shaped by eruptions and learn about the rich marine biodiversity. In Furnas Valley, geothermal activity provides a fascinating look at Earth’s internal processes. This trip not only enhances geographical knowledge but also instills a deep appreciation for our planet’s natural wonders.

Hands-On Exploration: Students engage directly with volcanic and geothermal landscapes.
Diverse Ecosystems: From caldera lakes to marine life, the Azores offer varied study opportunities.
Inspiring Natural Beauty: The dramatic scenery fosters a deeper appreciation for Earth’s processes.

Itinerary Highlights – (Click images to learn more)

Lagoa do Fogo

Explore the stunning Lagoa do Fogo, a crater lake surrounded by lush vegetation. Learn about its volcanic origins and the surrounding ecosystem.

Whale Watching

Join a whale watching tour to study marine biodiversity. Discuss the oceanographic conditions that make the Azores a prime location for whale and dolphin sightings.

Gruta das Torres

Tour Gruta das Torres, the longest lava tube in Portugal. Understand volcanic activity and lava flow formations inside this fascinating cave system

Faial Island’s Caldeira

Hike around the caldera of Faial Island. Learn about the island’s volcanic history and observe how the landscape has recovered and evolved over time.

Terra Nostra Park

Discover the botanical diversity of Terra Nostra Park. Study the unique plant species and the geothermal features that influence this lush garden.

Geothermal Cooking

Experience geothermal cooking in Furnas, where food is cooked using natural heat from the Earth. Discuss the sustainable use of geothermal energy.

Ribeira dos Caldeirões

Explore Ribeira dos Caldeirões, a beautiful park with waterfalls and mill houses. Learn about the hydrology of the region and its historical uses.

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What’s included in our packages?

Fully bespoke tour & itinerary tailoring to your preferences

All travel Provsions (UK transfers, Flights, Internationasl transfers).

Half board accommodation (+packed lunches where applicable)

Experienced in-field tour coordinator (Dedicated to your party only)

All ticketing to itinerary options (Where applicable)

Ottimi online services (Parent/ student tour webpage)

Full evening activities programme

One point of contact throughout

Fully-inclusive packages

In-field service like no other

Impeccable service

Every tour bespoke

Independent & Family-run

Unbeatable packages

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