Action Youth's Soccer Adventures



 
SWEDEN - THE GOTHIA CUP, GOTHENBURG: Tour # 7 - July 15 / 24, 2011
 
Soccer Tour Itinerary
Soccer Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Friday, July 15
  • Depart North America for Scandinavia possibly via London or direct into Copenhagen.
Day 2 - Saturday, July 16
  • Arrival in Europe and transfer to Gothenburg.
  • Upon arrival met by transfer bus, take a short journey to accommodations.
  • 8 nights in Gothenburg – players stay in schools and adults upgrade to the nearby hotels. Players have 3 meals & hotel guests breakfast daily.
Day 3 - Sunday, July 17
  • Free day in Gothenburg to enable teams to prepare themselves for the tournament.
  • Fields will be made available for training sessions and maybe a game too.
Day 4 - Monday, July 18
  • Qualifying Round games begin today - 1,226 teams from 64 nations!
  • "Gothia Cup Super Card" includes various discounts to popular tourist attractions. We can enjoy the "Liseberg" theme park or go to the coast and the archipelago, and even take a boat-ride to the islands (with Super Card).
  • 8.00 pm Gothia Cup Opening Ceremony - quite unforgettable!
Day 5 - Tuesday, July 19
  • The Gothia Cup Qualifying games continue all day today.
  • 7.00 pm Leaders' Welcome Party.
Day 6 - Wednesday, July 20
  • Visit to a top pro game this evening - for example, previous games have included IFK Gothenburg, SS Lazio and Liverpool at Ullevi Stadium.
Day 7 - Thursday, July 21
  • Quarter Finals and Semi Finals continue in Gothia Cup.
  • The Gothia Cup International Disco takes place every evening.
Day 8 - Friday, July 22
  • Semi Finals are concluded and Finals begin for some age-groups.
  • Possible free time here to enjoy Gothenburg's sightseeing & shopping.
Day 9 - Saturday, July 23
  • Gothia Cup Final's Day for most age groups.
  • If you are knocked out of the tournament maybe enjoy a day at Liseberg theme park or take a tram to the coast and the archipelago, and even a boat-ride to the islands (on the Super Card).
  • Final night in Gothenburg.
Day 10 - Sunday, July 24
  • Transfer to the airport this morning to check in for your flights back to North America.
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