Key Information
Destination: London, England and Paris, France
Dates: Sunday July 31st - Tuesday August 9th 2022
Players and Supporters: 20 Players
Coaches: 4 Staff, 6 Supporters
Cost: $3195 Per Player/Staff, $3095 Per Supporter
Tour Overview
We are pleased to present you with the information page for the Virginia Wesleyan Men's Basketball 2022 tour to London, England and Paris, France. The tour will offer the players high-level games against British and French opposition, the opportunity to run team practice sessions, cultural & leisure activities that will educate and build unity between teammates and coaches, city center hotel accommodation and delicious food to create an experience of a lifetime. This tour package includes:- management of all pre-tour administration and communications
- return flights from Washington Dulles to London
- Eurostar train travel from London to Paris
- airport transfers and in-tour transport in London and Paris
- 9 days / 8 nights in London and Paris hotels
- all breakfast, lunch and dinner
- 3 team practices at quality training facilities, 3 games against high-level UK opposition and 1 game against French opposition
- sightseeing tours in both London and Paris, experiencing iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, Arc de Triomphe, the London Eye and more
- shopping time in both cities and a chance to see one of London's world famous theatre shows
- a BTM rep with you throughout the tour to ensure the tour runs smoothly and your experience is maximised
Flight Details
Your flights will be:- scheduled flights from Washington Dulles to a major London airport
Accommodation
Your accommodation is provided by:- Central London and Paris hotels with easy access to key landmarks and amenities
Payment Plan
The tour payment plan is as follows:- $895 deposit per person within 2 weeks of confirmation of booking
- $2300 final balance 3 months before departure
Itinerary
The prospective itinerary includes 2 team practices at the University of East London's elite training facility, where Team USA practised in 2012 during the London Olympics, and 1 team practice in Paris. The schedule will include 4 games against professional, semi-professional and prep opposition, with 3 games in London and 1 game in Paris. Outside of the basketball we have included several sightseeing opportunities, including world famous city sights in London such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Eye and sights in Paris such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre. Our hotel locations allow for easily accessible opportunities to visit key landmarks and amenities.
Why Tour with BTM
Health & Safety
We ensure the tour is safe and secure by providing:- location specific risk assessments
- health & safety processes including traveling, hydration, heat, excursions, accommodation and basketball
- tour operator public and employee liability insurance