Football Tours to The Gothia Cup
For those who want to eat, sleep and breathe football!
Timed perfectly to coincide with the UK school holidays, the Gothia Cup Football Tournament in Sweden announces itself as the world’s biggest.
Open to U11-U18s boys’ and girls’ teams, it annually welcomes over 1,600 teams where 4,500 matches take place on 110 pitches dotted around the city. A number of entries are provided for local Swedish teams, ensuring that the group you’re competing in will have an international flavour and cover a range of footballing styles.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart UK by flight
Arrive into Gothenburg
Check into the tournament and have a welcome dinner
Day 2
Breakfast at school accommodation
Group stages
Gothia Opening Ceremony
Day 3
Breakfast at accommodation
Group stages
Spend time at the Gothia Heden Centre
Day 4
Breakfast
Last group games and beginning of the play offs stage
Visit the Gothia Heden Centre
Day 5
Breakfast
Play offs continue
Spend time at the Gothia Heden Centre
Day 6
Breakfast
A Team Gothia finals
Spend time at the Gothia Heden Centre
Day 7
Breakfast
Remaining Gothia Cup Finals
Fly back to UK
Based on 7 day, 6 night tour for 40 members (+4 free places) travelling July 2020. Subject to availability.
What's Included
- Return flights from UK to resort
- Airport & excursion transfers in resort
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- 6 nights' full board accommodation
- 18 meals
- Entry to the Gothia Cup including all fees
- Gothia Card
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- North Face rucksack for party leader
- Tour pennant per fixture & souvenir pennant to keep
- Sports water bottle per person
Tournament Information
- Tournament Information
Where: Gothenburg, Sweden
When: UK school summer holidays
Open to: Boys’ and girls’ U11-U18 football teams
Team sizes: U11-12: 7-a-side, Other: 11-a-side
Playing periods: U15-18: 25 mins each away, Other: 20 mins each away
Age categories available: U18 boys and girls, U16 boys and girls, U15 boys and girls, U14 boys and girls, U13 boys and girls, U12 boys and girls, U11 boys
What our customers say
FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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What does our insurance cover us for?
Our insurance providers offer comprehensive cover to our groups for the duration of their tour and is tailored specifically for schools, with specialist insurance policies for individual tour types. As with any insurance cover, it is vital that you read through the terms and conditions and that you declare any relevant information as requested. Please see our insurance page for further information and to see what is covered. For groups opting to take their own insurance, we highly recommend that you read all inclusions and exclusions prior to departure.
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Can I talk to Rayburn whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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Do your hotels comply with our Local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.
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What safety support do you have in place for clients choosing to tour with you?
At Rayburn Tours we are proud of our continual commitment to safety. Clients who tour with us can be assured that we have the following support services and systems in place: Safety Management System, Generic Risk Management, Crisis Management System, ATOL Licensed, ABTA Bonded, insurance, 24-hour emergency contact system, hotel audits, coach audits and activity audits.
In addition, we are a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), giving you the reassurance that all of our trips meet, or indeed exceed, the safety standards required by your school and Local Authority.

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