England
England Program Highlights and Sights:
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Play games vs. local English teams
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Sightseeing in London including Tower of London, Big Ben, Parliament, and Stonehenge
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Sightseeing in Chester/Manchester and/or Liverpool
England is renowned across the globe for its magnificent architecture and a history that stretches back thousands of years. Over the course of its rich and eventful past, it has been described as a green and pleasant land, a sceptered isle, and even a nation of shopkeepers. It has long served as a symbol of democratic ideals and a stronghold of intellectual and ideological freedom. Landmark achievements such as the Magna Carta, the King James Bible, and the modern welfare state all originated here. For many visitors and observers, it remains one of the most curious, remarkable, and sometimes puzzling places in the world.
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The Great Britain men's national basketball team is governed by a body formed through a partnership of the national basketball organizations of England, Scotland, and Wales. The team is administered by the British Basketball Federation, which works with England Basketball, Basketball Scotland, and Basketball Wales. The team’s current head coach is Marc Steutel. In the past, the program has featured several NBA players, most notably Luol Deng, who served as the face of the national team during the 2000s and 2010s, and Ben Gordon, a British-American guard who played in the NBA for teams including the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. Today, Deng also serves as president of the British Basketball Federation and has played a key role in developing the sport in Great Britain.
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There is so much to do in England's capital city, London: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, Madame Tussaud's, Tower Bridge, dozens of museums and art galleries, Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch, Hyde Park, Greenwich, the Underground, and the Tower of London.
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Historic Chester, dating back more than 2000 years to Roman times, is an excellent choice as a base for exploring Northwest England and North Wales. Liverpool is an easy 30-minute ride from your Chester accommodation. Basketball teams will have the opportunity as well to visit The Cavern, birthplace of the Beatles and the start of their Magical Mystery Tour.​
Tour Examples:
Tour 8301 - England
London and Manchester
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Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival in London or Manchester, transfer to accommodations in Chester/Manchester area
Day 3 Day trip to Chester, evening game
Day 4 Transfer to London
Day 5 Sightseeing Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, evening game
Day 6 Morning optional practice, sightseeing in London
Day 7 Additional sightseeing London, evening game
Day 8 Visit Stonehenge and the city of Bath
Day 9 Transfer to London airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US$2,400 per person March-April departure
Starting at US$2,800 per person June-August departure
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Tour 8302 - England and the Netherlands
London and Amsterdam
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Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Amsterdam airport, transfer to accommodations
Day 3 Sightseeing Amsterdam. Evening game
Day 4 Morning optional court available for practice, excursion to Eindhoven
Day 5 Visit The Hague, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to London
Day 7 Sightseeing of Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, sightseeing in London
Day 9 Transfer to London airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US$2,600 per person March-April departure
Starting at US$3,000 per person June-August departure
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Tour 8702 - England and France
London and Paris
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Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Paris airport, transfer to accommodations
Day 3 Sightseeing in Paris. Evening game
Day 4 Morning optional court available for practice, visit Versailles
Day 5 Visit Fontainebleau or more sightseeing in Paris, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to London
Day 7 Sightseeing Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, sightseeing in London
Day 9 Transfer to London airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US$2,500 per person March-April departure
Starting at US$3,100 per person June-August departure
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Prices are based on departure from New York, with 40 people traveling and do not include airport taxes or fuel surcharges which are approx. $250.00 - $350.00 per person. Contact us for a detailed price quote and itinerary.