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| Day 1 - Sunday, July 24 |
- Depart North America on overnight flight to London (Time in London is 5 hours later than EST).
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| Day 2 - Monday, July 25 |
- Morning arrival at Heathrow, met by Tour Director private bus ready for the transfer to west London and our location for our stay in England.
- The lovely Royal Holloway College, in Egham, is very close to Windsor and Eton we enjoy a relaxing morning to settle in & unpack.
- 7 night stay in single rooms - with breakfast & dinner included each day.
- Up-grade options are En Suite Single Rooms (2 meals included) or deluxe
- 4-star hotel, with swimming pool, spa & health suite (breakfast included)
- Friendly Game at Royal Holloway v local team this evening.
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| Day 3 - Tuesday, July 26 |
- Breakfast. The 18th Arsenal Festival games commence today.
- The tournament has 10 & 16 teams in each age group, teams play each other on a league basis ... and then progress to the qualifying stages.
- In between games, there will be time for additional sightseeing tours into London and also to nearby Windsor Castle and Eton
- Dinner and Arsenal Festival Disco
- SPECIAL OPTION: Day Trip to Paris option by Eurostar hi-speed train.
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| Day 4 - Wednesday, July 27 |
- Training session at Royal Holloway - with our own FA Coach.
- Optional visit into London for a Round London Tour - taking in all of the major attractions. See the majestic Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey.Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace the Horseguards Barracks and 10 Downing Street.- lunch.in London and then
- enjoy the afternoon sightseeing & shopping for souvenirs.
- Back to Royal Holloway for dinner & evening game.
- Karaoke Evening in the Arsenal Festival.
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| Day 5 - Thursday, July 28 |
- Training session this morning after breakfast.
- After training their is an optional visit available to Tower of London - the Crown Jewels, Execution Site & more. Other sightseeing available. Back to Royal Holloway - dinner and evening game.
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| Day 6 - Friday, July 29 |
- Training session at Royal Holloway - preparation for crucial games.
- Adults enjoy a morning visit to nearby Windsor Castle.
- Afternoon or evening game - conclusion of Round 1 games.
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| Day 7 - Saturday, July 30 |
- After breakfast we enjoy another coaching clinic - prepare for semi finals.
- Arsenal Festival Semi Finals Day at Royal Holloway.
- If time permits you might like some free time possibly for shopping, the players can buy soccer shirts from the top-class Soccer Stores of London whilst the adults may prefer Harrod's, Knightsbridge & Regent St.
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| Day 8 - Sunday, July 31 |
- Arsenal Festival Finals' Day , with Prize-Giving Ceremony.
- Optional visit to Pro Game - the top English teams play pre-season games v the top British and European teams prior to their seasons.
- Dinner at Royal Holloway & Farewell Disco.
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| Day 9 - Monday, August 1 |
- Breakfast then depart Royal Holloway for short transfer to London Airport – ready to return home.
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