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The football programme runs from Monday to Friday, with a coached training session on the pitch each morning. Alongside the football, children and families can enjoy a range of special experiences, including, depending on the resort, a movie night or a games night, Q&A session with our football legend, the parents’ match and a medal presentation to celebrate the week’s achievements.

Each holiday has its own dedicated itinerary, available on our website, outlining the schedule, activities and timings for the week.

Our football programme is open children aged 5 to 15. Children are grouped by age and ability to ensure sessions are engaging, appropriately challenging and tailored to their development. This allows every child to build their skills, grow in confidence and get the most out of their Football Escapes experience.

We welcome complete beginners through to academy players. Our coaches tailor each group so every child improves and, most importantly, enjoys it.

Our sessions are led by UEFA licensed coaches, alongside the football legend hosting your week.

Every child taking part gets their own personalised Football Escapes Nike Dri-FIT kit, including shirt, shorts, socks and a drawstring bag. Sizes are chosen in My Booking Area.

Just football boots, shin pads and a water bottle. We provide the kit.

Yes. Every football week is hosted by a legend of the game. Our ambassadors have included Rio Ferdinand, Teddy Sheringham, Bobby Zamora and Steve Sidwell, among many others. Meet our ambassadors.

Each week’s page and itinerary on our website names the legend once confirmed, and you can see the full line up on our holidays page. If a week shows as to be confirmed, we will let
you know as soon as it is announced.

Our legends take to the pitch to coach the children, host an exclusive Q&A session where families can ask questions. As a special touch, every family also receives a personalised video message from one of our legends.

No. You choose which children take a football place when you book. Brothers and sisters who would rather not play still enjoy the resort, the kids’ clubs and the family events.

Yes, and it is a highlight of the week. Parents get their own game in the parents’ match, join the legends’ Q&A and come along to the social events. The rest of the time is yours to relax.

That’s entirely up to you! Our resorts offer something for everyone, from pools, beaches and spas to kids’ clubs and a fantastic choice of restaurants. With football sessions leaving plenty of the day free, you can relax, enjoy the resort or spend quality time together as a family. Our dedicated Guest Experience team is also on hand to help with any questions or recommendations, ensuring everyone makes the most of their holiday. It’s your holiday, your way.

Absolutely! Football Escapes holidays are designed for the whole family, and grandparents and friends are very welcome to join. We can help arrange additional rooms and accommodate larger groups. Some room combinations are available on request, so simply speak to our team and we’ll help find the right option for your group.

Our 2027 football holidays run at:

• Greece: IKOS Aria and IKOS Odisia (Kos and Corfu), IKOS Olivia (Halkidiki), IKOS Kissamos (Crete)
• Spain: IKOS Andalusia (Marbella) and IKOS Porto Petro (Mallorca)
• Portugal: Quinta do Lago in the Algarve, staying at Conrad Algarve or Wyndham Grand
  Algarve
• Turkey: Regnum, our first Turkish destination
• Maldives: Siyam World
• Dubai: Jumeirah Beach

Each resort has its own page with dates, legends and the full football itinerary.

Our weeks are timed around UK school holidays: Easter, May half term, the summer holidays and October half term. Full dates are on each resort page.

No. You can arrive a few days early or stay on afterwards. At IKOS resorts you can stay up to 10 days either side of your football week, and up to 7 days either side at our other resorts.

The IKOS resorts, Siyam World and Regnum are all-inclusive, with food and drink included across their restaurants. Board basis varies at our other resorts, and your quote will always clearly outline exactly what is included.

Your holiday package includes your hotel stay, a full week of football, personalised kit for every child taking part and a personalised video message from one of our legends. You’ll also enjoy the parents’ match, airport transfers, and dedicated support from our Guest Experience team throughout your stay.

Flights can also be added to your booking when you book directly with us.

If you add flights, they are paid in full with your deposit.

This is the same at all of our resorts. If you book through a travel agent, they will confirm their payment terms with you.

Inside 20 weeks, the second payment is added to your deposit. Inside 8 weeks, the full amount is due when you book.

Often, yes. Early booking offers are available on selected weeks. Some are non refundable and need full payment at booking; your quote will say clearly if that applies.

Every quote shows the date your price is held until. After that, prices may change with availability, so we recommend securing your place early, especially on popular summer weeks.

Yes. When you book directly with us we can include flights, making your holiday a fully protected package. If you would rather arrange your own flights, we can book the rest for you.

Yes, private return transfers between the airport and your resort are included. At IKOS resorts we provide two car seats per vehicle for children under 10 at no charge. In Portugal a shuttle also takes the children to and from the football each day. At Siyam World your seaplane transfer is included.

Every child needs their own valid passport. Please check the entry rules for your destination before you travel, particularly for Turkey and the Maldives, using the UK government’s travel advice.

Yes. Holidays that include flights are protected under our ATOL license, number 11647. Holidays without flights are financially protected through our membership of ABTOT, the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust. Either way, your money is safe.

We understand plans change. Please contact us as soon as possible and we will do all we can to help. Cancellation charges depend on how close to travel you are and the terms of your hotel rate. Full details are in our booking terms and conditions.

You will receive your confirmation and, closer to travel, your personal holiday itinerary with your flights, transfers, rooms and every football event placed on the right day. Our Guest Experience team is on hand throughout, before you go and while you are away.

All bookings can be viewed anytime on our My Booking Area.