European School Tours Built Around Football, Learning, and Shared Experience

We are extremely excited to launch our new school tours department at DB Sports Tours, we will lean on our current expertise to open a new division within the company which will allow us to offer students the opportunity to mix education with sport and even culture.  Our first school tour packages will focus on School Tours to Spain & School Tours to England. 

School Tours to Spain will include accommodation at the amazing 4 star superior resort of Cambrils Park Resort, as exclusive partners of the Mediterranean Sports Village for training camps from Ireland this allows us to extend this accommodation to schools which will give teachers peace of mind in terms of accommodation security, no more tall building with balconies and students squashed in 1 room of 4 people to save costs. Booking a Villa Bonita or Villa Aloha in Cambrils Park Resort will allow students to share a house of 4 or 5 people with the comfort of having their own best and not share.

The school trip to Spain will also include access to Portaventura theme park and even a 1 day pass to Ferrari world and any additional customisation that the school needs to ensure the school tour tickets all boxes for students in another country.

During a school tour of Barcelona, Spain, your school will take a trip the the wonderful city of Barcelona, a visit to Tarragona UNESCO city of the world, Learn about Gaudi the art that runs through the streets of Reus or even Barcelona City, visit to La Sargrada Familia if you are attending an art school tour or even religion school tour, through our customisation school tour of Spain we will be happy to provide best school tour experience during your school tour in Spain.

Should Spain be a little too far of an adventure for your school tour DB Sports also offer School Tours to England will include accommodation close to or in Alton Towers with access to the theme park during your stay over 1, 2 or 3 night packages. Our school tours to England will allow schools to choose between a land or air package as they can fly or use the bus and boat depending on their needs. Our school tours will also have the opportunity to stay close to a shopping mall weather that be the bullring in Birmingham City, Trafford Centre in Manchester or Cheshire Oaks in Chester our England school tours will have something for every school looking for a quick trip across the water. 

All of our school tour packages will also include 1 FREE teacher travelling for only 15 paying students and this can be altered as needed if schools need more or less on each tour. 

These school tours come off the back of requests from schools year on year and bookings from the like of St. Josephs the Bish in Athlone who have travelled with DBSports for the last number of years and St Raphaela’s secondary school who have booked field hockey, basketball and soccer school tour trips with us for the last number of years. 

This is the first time DBSports Tours are offering dedicated European school tour packages, created specially for schools and student groups. In the sections below, we’ll give you a clear overview of what this programme includes, how it works, and the practical benefits schools and students gain from taking part. Let’s dive in! 

What Schools Gain From a DB Sports  European School Tour

Each DB Sports School Tour is custom designed to deliver clear results for students, teachers, and schools.

Students benefit from:

• Organized sports games (Basketball, Hockey, Football & Rugby) games that promote discipline and teamwork
• Exposure to European football culture and professional environments
• Attending live Premier League or La Liga games
• Cultural exploration in major European cities
• Theme Parks such as Portaventura and Alton Towers, soon to be Gardaland in Italy
• Discovering different cultures in large European cities through shared experiences that boost confidence and connections

Schools benefit from:

• Fully structured itineraries tailored to student groups
• Safe accommodation and private transport throughout the tour
• Clear communication, planning, and on-the-ground support
• A 1 FREE teacher place for every 15 paying students, easing costs and logistics
• Clear and structured payment plans so no more collecting money through the school accounts. 
• A Fully licensed and bonded travel agency with the Commission of Aviation Regulation in Ireland 

Every element of the tour is quite intentional. Football and schools provide the framework, but the impact of this program is the beautiful thing about this tour.

Spain School Tours: Football, Culture, and Exploration

Spain is a natural destination for school tours and anyone interested in football. Steeped in culture, history and art Spain and in particular Barcelona offer students a balanced experience. 

A DB Sports school tour to Spain includes:

• Organised football training sessions with qualified coaches
• Matches against local Spanish teams
• Visits to football stadiums and sporting facilities
• Cultural activities in Spanish cities
• Visits to Theme Parks like Portaventura 
• Visits to the stadium of FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol 
• 4 Stay Superior Accommodation of Cambrils Park Resort 

Schools may also choose to include attendance at a live La Liga match, allowing students to see one of the most sought after clubs in the world FC Barcelona or even the more local experience of RCD Espanyol who sit in the shadow of Barcelona year on year. 

England School Tours: Tradition, Football Identity, and Live Premier League

England School tours offer students direct access to one of the world’s most followed football cultures, and a balance of culture, history and fun. A school tour to England is the most sought after destination due to how close schools are to the United Kingdom

England school tours with DB Sports may include:

• Football training sessions in professional environments
• Stadium visits linked to English football history
• Cultural sightseeing in major cities
• Attendance at a live Premier League match

The tours include a visit to Alton Towers, offering students a shared recreational experience that harmonizes organised football activities with leisure and relaxation.

Live Match Experiences: Learning Through Observation

Watching professional football live in Europe offers students valuable insight into:

• Match tempo and physical demands
• Tactical organisation and team structure
• Stadium atmosphere and crowd dynamics

Premier League and La Liga matches are carefully selected to suit school groups, ensuring the experience is appropriate, safe, and educational.

Teacher Support and Tour Structure

DB Sports  understands the responsibility involved in leading school trips. That is why every tour includes:

• Pre-planned daily schedules
• Suitable accommodation for school groups
• Private ground transportation
• Dedicated tour coordination

To further support schools, DB Sports  offers 1 FREE teacher place per 15 paying students, making tours more accessible and easier to organise for groups. 

A Structured Approach Built on Experience

Our school tours are not just your general school tours, they are educational tours organized leveraging our sports tours, established European network, connections and operational expertise. Each tour follows a proven structure personalized specifically for school groups.

Football is the central theme,but the advantages go far beyond sports:

• Students develop needed confidence and a strong sense of responsibility
• Groups improve cooperation and communication.
• Teachers see students engage in new environments
• Schools provide a global experience with obvious educational benefits.

DB Sports Tours are excited to introduce this new school tour programme. It reflects our belief that international travel, when structured properly, can improve learning and personal development.