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New Year’s Eve 2019/20

Festive Football Package

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

December 26th- January 3rd

Thursday

DEC

26

Friday

DEC

27

GUIDED DAY

Land in Manchester after an overnight flight to be greeted by your driver and transferred to the 4* city-center hotel for the duration of your trip. Drop your bags and explore the city with suggestions from your XL Sports Tour Director or Hotel Concierge

Watch MANCHESTER UNITED v NEWCASTLE UNITED* live at Old Trafford, the home of the Red Devils.  The Boxing Day fixture is a classic tradition in the British soccer schedule and a great day out for all the family

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GUIDED DAY

Wrap up warm to explore Manchester with a knowledgeable local guide. You will experience some of the wonderful sites and fascinating history of this industrial city

Take a guided tour of one of England’s Premier League stadiums, TBD

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Saturday

DEC

28

Sunday

DEC

29

Monday

DEC

30

GUIDED DAY

After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Liverpool with your Tour Director to explore the famous home of The Beatles. Enjoy the shopping, visit one of the many World-class museums or learn all about the Fab Four at the famous Beatles Story; an interactive underground exhibition documenting their rise to fame and global pop domination

Watch LIVERPOOL FC v. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS*live at Anfield!

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GUIDED DAY

Head to Birkenhead, across the River Mersey from Liverpool, to experience the raw passion of a League One game at Tranmere Rovers. Take a private tour of the stadium after your official Welcome by the club

Meet the Chairman then head to your Hospitality Loungefor lunch (included) before the 3pm kick off; 

TRANMERE ROVERS v BLACKPOOL*. Meet the Man Of The Match after the game, before returning to your hotel

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FREE DAY

Enjoy a free day in the city to explore or take a day trip to explore the UK further, whether that be for a hike in the nearby Peak District or a day trip to London on the train

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Tuesday

DEC

31

Wednesday

JAN

1

Thursday

JAN

2

FREE DAY

Relaxing breakfast in the hotel before spending the day at your leisure. Maybe take the opportunity to explore particular areas of Manchester that may interest you, including the Cathedral, the famous libraries & the National Football Museum

Welcome in the New Year in style by sampling Manchester’s famous nightlife, or enjoy a quiet night in the hotel with loved ones – however you prefer to do it, your XL Tour Director will be happy to offer advice and assistance where required

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GUIDED DAY

HAPPY NEW  YEAR!  Enjoy afully cooked English breakfast in your hotel before heading over to the Etihad Stadium for today’s exciting game!

Watch Pep Guardiola’s reigning Premier League Champions, MANCHESTER CITY v EVERTON* live at The Etihad

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FREE DAY

Enjoy a fully cooked English breakfast followed by a free day

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Friday

JAN

3

TRAVEL DAY

Enjoy your final breakfast before meeting your private driver in the lobby to transfer to the airport for your return flight home

Arrive back in the US, with unforgettable memories of your trip!

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Included...

  • Guaranteed tickets to watch THREE live English Premier League games plus ONE League One game**

  • EIGHT nights’ accommodation in a quality 4 star hotel in Manchester

  • Fully cooked breakfast daily

  • Transport to stadiums for scheduled games & tours

  • An XL Sports Tour Director on-hand to offer assistance & advice, as scheduled

  • Guided tour of an English Premier League Stadium (TBD)

  • Guided tour of Tranmere Rovers stadium, Prenton Park, plus matchday hospitality, Meet The Chairman & Man of the Match experience

  • Additional stadium tours and sightseeing can be included as part of a tailored package

  • Option to add extra live games should they become available

  • All taxes and service charges included

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