Sports Travel Experience Designed Especially for North Carolina Football Club

Soccer in Munich & LucerneApril 4 - April 12, 2020

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

DAY 1 DEPARTURE FROM RALEIGHDAY 2 ARRIVE MUNICH AREA (4 NIGHTS) & TRAINING SESSIONDAY 3 MUNICHDAY 4 DAY TRIP TO SALZBURGDAY 5 EXCURSION TO NEUSCHWANSTEIN & FIRST INTERNATIONAL

FRIENDLYDAY 6 MUNICH - LUCERNE AREA (3 NIGHTS)DAY 7 SECOND FRIENDLY MATCH & MT. PILATUSDAY 8 EXCURSION TO ZURICH & THIRD INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY DAY 9 DEPARTURE FROM LUCERNE

ITINERARYAs current title holders of World Cup Champions, Germany boasts some of the top club sides in the world. Home toEuropean giants Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen, Germany is rich with soccer culture andpassionate support. The German League, Bundesliga, is considered among the best in the world. The national team,popularly referred to as "Die Mannschaft, " is renowned for its efficiency and tactical ability.

Educational Tour/Visit Cultural Experience Festival/Performance/Workshop Tour Services

Recreational Activity LEAP Enrichment Match/Training Session

DAY 1 Saturday, 04 April 2020Relax and enjoy our scheduled flight from Raleigh to Munich, Germany

DAY 2 Sunday, 05 April 2020Our 24-hour Tour Director will meet us at the airport and remain with us until our final airportdeparture.Our private coach and driver will transfer us to our Munich area hotel. We will have use of ourcoach for all transfers, touring and soccer content as required throughout.Munich is the capital city of Bavaria. It was founded in the 12th century, and named for asettlement of Benedictine monks. Munich is now a cosmopolitan city that is at the forefront ofthe financial and publishing industries, and notable for its role in the development of music andthe arts.Our Munich area hotel will be our home for the next four nights. We will have breakfast anddinner (or lunch) at the hotel daily.WELCOME MEETINGWe begin with a welcome meeting and orientation. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore thearea around the hotel.TRAINING SESSIONWe will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led byyour own coaching staff and is designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendly matches.(Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will be determined by thefinal hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for the day.)This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 3 Monday, 06 April 2020This morning you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Today we will explore Munich and play our first friendly match.MUNICH WALKING TOUREnjoy a Walking Tour of the Altstadt (Old Town) of Munich, beginning at the Karlstor, once agate to the walled city. We will then view the Altes Rathaus and Peterskirche before strollingdown Neuhauser Street, Munich’s largest shopping street, lined with typical 19th centurybuildings.ALIIANZ ARENAVisit the Aliianz Arena where the famous Bayern Munich play. We will enjoy a tour of thestadium and see the changing rooms, players’ tunnel, sponsor lounge, and press club(Subject to match schedule).

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DAY 3 Monday, 06 April 2020ATTEND A PROFESSIONAL MATCHWe will attend a professional soccer match featuring teams from the top leagues. Seeing thetop talent in the world in person would itself be an unforgettable experience, but add thepassionate crowds signing, cheering and chanting and you will enter an atmosphere that canonly be understood through personal experience. (Excel Programs will secure tickets for thegroup after time of booking and upon release of the official schedule. Due to scheduling yourfinal itinerary may need to adjusted to accommodate attending a match.)This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 4 Tuesday, 07 April 2020This morning you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Today we will spend the day in Salzburg.With its elegant squares and quaint streets Salzburg the famous Baroque city is a delightfulintroduction to the sophisticated world of arguably the greatest classical genius W.A. Mozart.SALZBURG WALKING TOURTake a Walking Tour through the Old Quarter, which highlights the city's main attractions.Highlights of our walk will include: Hauptplatz, the original marketplace, which is now one ofEurope's biggest and most beautiful squares, with baroque and rococo facades surroundingit; the Rathaus (Town Hall); the Trinity Column (Dreifaltigkeitssaule) built in 1723 to mark thecity's deliverance from plague, fire, and Turkish invasions; and the Brucknerhaus, a beautifulconcert hall, named in honor of Anton Bruckner, the Linz-born composer, which has anelliptical facade of glass and steel with a wooden interior.FREE TIMESpend free time on Salzburg's most famous street, the Getreidegaße, which is lined withsmall shops, interesting houses and wrought-iron signs.HOHENSALZBURG FORTRESSTake the Funicular up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the former stronghold of the rulingprince-archbishops. We will visit the elegant State Apartments; the Burgmuseum, with amagnificent collection of medieval art and many Gothic artifacts; the Rainermuseum, whichexhibits arms and armor; and the beautiful late Gothic St. George's Chapel, with intricatemarble reliefs of the Apostles. From the Watchtower view the panoramic sweep of the Alpsand from the Kuenberg Bastion, views of the domes and towers of Salzburg.This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 5 Wednesday, 08 April 2020This morning you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Today we will visit Neuschwanstein.NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLEVisit Neuschwanstein Castle, situated on an outcrop of rock towering over a gorge in theRiver Pöllat. King Ludwig II himself only lived here for 172 days, but the highlight of the castletour is the Throne Room, designed in Byzantine style, with gilded mural paintings, mosaics,and a huge chandelier.FREE TIMEYou will have some free time to explore the area.FIRST FRIENDLY MATCHWe will play a Friendly Match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet andcompete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to makefriends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will bebased on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at everylevel and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match.)This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

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DAY 6 Thursday, 09 April 2020This morning you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Today we will travel from Munich to Lucerne.Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a focal point of the region. Dueto its location on the shore of Lake Lucerne, within sight of Mount Pilatus and Rigi in theSwiss Alps, Lucerne is traditionally considered first and foremost as a tourist destination.One of the city's famous landmarks is Chapel Bridge with a wooden bridge first built in the14th century. It has also been voted as the 5th most popular tourism destination in the world.For the next three night(s), our base will be in Lucerne (area). Breakfast will be included atthe hotel.LUCERNE WALKING TOUREnjoy a Walking Tour of Lucerne. We will begin by viewing the Lion Monument which wascreated in 1820 in honor of the Swiss Guards who lost their lives in 1792 during the FrenchRevolution. Next we will view the impressive Jesuitenkirche which was the first large baroquechurch built in Switzerland. The baroque style architecture is quite ostentatious but issupposed to represent the power and glory of the Catholic tradition. Lastly, we will bask inthe beauty found in the historical heart of Lucerne as we stroll through the picturesquemedieval Weinmarkt square and the Kornmarkt square which contains the Town Hall andbeautifully painted Pfistern guildhall.This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 7 Friday, 10 April 2020This morning you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.SECOND FRIENDLY MATCHWe will play a Friendly Match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet andcompete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to makefriends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will bebased on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at everylevel and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match.)After our match today we will visit Mt. Pilatus.MOUNT PILATUSVisit beautiful Mount Pilatus, which is easily accessible by riding the Pilatus Railway, thesteepest cogwheel railway in the world. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surroundingand pristine area.This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 8 Saturday, 11 April 2020This morning you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Today we will visit Zurich.Zürich is the most important industrial and commercial center in Switzerland and a city worldfamous for their watches and banks.ZURICH WALKING TOURTake a walking tour of the Altstadt (Old Town) of Zurich, featuring cobblestone streets, smallstores and restaurants, and religious landmarks.Stroll the Bahnhofstrasse, the main shopping street in Zurich that runs parallel to the riverLimmat.THIRD FRIENDLY MATCHWe will play a Friendly Match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet andcompete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to makefriends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will bebased on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at everylevel and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match.)DINNER AT HOFBRAUHAUSEnjoy dinner accompanied by Folklore Music and dancers at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus.(Subject to availability)

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DAY 9 Sunday, 12 April 2020This morning you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us tothe airport on our final day.

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What is Included:Round trip airfare, including all airport taxes and fuel surchargesAccommodation in three star hotels in triple rooms with private facilities guaranteed throughoutBreakfast and dinner (or lunch) at the hotel daily (determined by the final sporting arrangements)WorldStrides Excel Sports Tour Director to accompany your group 24 hours a day from arrival to departureTransportation by private coach for transfers and touring, as required based on your itineraryInternational Friendly Matches per your itinerary (Excel Sports is a FIFA approved match agent, holding the rights to arrange soccer matchesbetween teams from different confederations and will provide full documentation of the sanctioned games)Transportation by private coach for transfers and touring, as required based on your itineraryTraining Sessions and/or Professional Coaching Clinics per your itineraryOne professional soccer ticket (subject to travel dates and match schedule)Three free college credits for all high school students (earning credit is optional for each participant and post trip course work is required)WorldStrides Excel Sports App - featuring itinerary, flight and hotel details, as well as instant messaging capabilitiesFree Professional Development Points/Credits (35 points or equivalent) for any educators traveling with the groupManchester United Raffle Fundraiser - all proceeds earned go directly to the cost of the tourFinancial assistance program through the Future Leaders of American Government (FLAG) Foundation (for qualifying participants)WorldStrides Excel Sport App - featuring itinerary, flight and hotel details, as well as instant messaging capabilitiesPayment plans to meet the needs of all participants - EZPay and our Advantage Payment Plan (APP), where participants can make equalinstallment payments up to six months after the tripUSTOA Extensive Consumer Protection up to $1,000,000 in coverage for advance deposits through our USTOA membershipBasic health insurance while on tour (including medical treatment on tour up to $7,500) and $50,000 of coverage for emergency evacuationIndustry leading Professional Liability Insurance of $50,000,000 in coverageExclusive 24-hour Doctors On-Call partnership with George Washington University HospitalMarketing support for Program Leaders to assist in group recruitment (digital, print, and in-person presentations)Two free place in a single room throughout the tour

This Does Not Include:Any items not mentioned above or in the detailed itinerarySingle rooms for adults (will be available at a supplement of $75 per night)Third daily meal or personal beverages with mealsVisas (if required)Tips for the Tour Director and driverAny fees that might be imposed by the airlines at the airport for checked baggage, or any costs for the hire of, or transport of, equipment or gearTravel Insurance - we offer and encourage you to consider our comprehensive policy which includes health, property and cancellation coverage ata cost of $149 (available upon registration)US Soccer Permission to Travel $50 Application Fee, which is to be paid by the club/team for each team that is traveling. This is not an individualparticipant?s responsibly. This does not pertain to college or high school teams.

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Tour Prices Guaranteed at Time of Enrollment!

Our Price Guarantee - Once you have enrolled to join the group, the prices shown for the relevant group size levels will not change, regardless of any subsequent rate fluctuations (for example, on visits to attractions, airline fuel/taxes or currency movements on overseas programs).**Final tour price will be determined by the total number of participants registered at 60 days prior to departure.

* Based on a minimum of 16 participants

NCFC Classic Elite U13/14/15 Girls (55823-0-186)

$3,395 Per Participant

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