School Football Tours to the Netherlands
A close-to-home tour with top pro coaching
School football tours to the Netherlands is a great opportunity for players to experience an overseas tour without travelling too far from home. We base our tours in the west of the country due to the quality and variety of excursions, the proximity to Amsterdam, the excellent professional coaching and the sheer number of local football clubs. Before you take on the local opposition, we highly recommend a stadium tour or live game at AZ Alkmaar.
Still looking for a sports tour in 2025? The Netherlands is the perfect destination for your next tour, speak to our team today to find out more!
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Coach to the Netherlands
Travel
Arrive at hostel for evening meal
Day 2
Breakfast at hostel before heading to Pro Coaching Session
Pro coaching session
Fixture 1 followed by evening meal
Day 3
Breakfast at hostel before departing for Amsterdam for the morning
Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
Evening meal at hostel
Day 4
Breakfast at hostel
Amsterdam Arena guided tour
Fixture 2 followed by evening meal at hostel
Day 5
Breakfast at hostel before coach home
Travel
Arrive home
A typical quote is based on a 5 day, 4 night tour for 44 members (+4 free places) travelling October 2026, and the cost includes:
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Return Channel crossing
- Half board accommodation
- 2 x fixtures per team with well-matched opponents, based on ability, age and international rules
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Tour pennant per fixture & souvenir pennant to keep
- North Face rucksack for party leader
- Excursions:
- Amsterdam Arena
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in The Netherlands
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
De Voetbalfabreik
Walibi World
Amsterdam Day
Tiki Pool
Canal Cruise
Duinrell Theme Park
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in The Netherlands
- Located in Noordwijk on the Dutch coast
- 10 minute walk from the beach
- Outdoor terrace
- Wi-Fi
- Sports activities
- Table tennis and table-top games
- Video games (for a fee)
- Restaurant and bar
- Terrace and garden with lawn and barbecue area
- 3 multifunctional rooms
- Bike rental
- Take part in the nearby sports activities
- Play a game of table tennis
- Relax with a drink in the bar
- Soak up the sun in the garden and throw your own barbecue
- Rent a bike and explore the rural surroundings of Noordwijk
- 5 minute train journey from Amsterdam centre
- Located next to the train station
- Gamezone with pool table, table football and board games
- Multi, quad, triple, twin and single rooms
- En-suite facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Bar and breakfast buffet room
- Guest kitchen
- Lounge and communal areas
- Terrace
- Gamezone with pool table, table football and board games
- Wi-Fi
- Chill out in the lounge and communal areas
- Challenge your group to a game of pool or table football
- Relax outside on the terrace
- Hop on the train to Amsterdam centre
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From professional coaching to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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Professional Coaching
AZ Alkmaar, The Netherlands
With training sessions from top coaches on the official training complex, competitive fixtures against local opposition and a guided tour of the main stadium itself, professional coaching at AZ Alkmaar promises to be an unforgettable experience. Now your players will be able to develop and refine their skills to a whole new level, all the while enjoying first-class facilities.
Real experiences
Why schools choose us
FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours 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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What should students pack for school football tours Netherlands?
Here are some of the essentials that students should bring on a school football tours Holland (please note that some items are seasonal):
Travel documents:
- Passport
- Visa (if required)
- GHIC card
Clothing:
- Socks
- Underwear
- Tshirts
- Shorts/trousers
- Waterproof coat
- Jumper
- Pyjamas
- Outfits for downtime/ evening meal
- Appropriate footwear
Personal care
- Toiletries- shampoo, bodywash, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, sanitary products
- Medication
Environmental protection items
- SPF
- Hat/cap
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Woolly hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Thermal layers
Other
- Chargers for electrical devices
- Plug adapters
- Card games
- Book
- Portable gaming device
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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