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Ambassador To Be Confirmed
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Ambassador To Be Confirmed
Spend mid-August at IKOS Olivia in Halkidiki, on a five-star family football week beside the Aegean. From Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August 2027, the five-star IKOS Olivia in Halkidiki, Greece opens its doors to Football Escapes families for a week of world-class coaching, five-star hospitality, and the kind of time together your family will remember for years.
Late August at IKOS Olivia is one of our most popular Halkidiki weeks. The Thermaic Gulf is calm, the resort is in peak holiday mode, and the long beach in front of the property pulls families back year after year.
Each morning, your child trains with a top professional ambassador (still to be confirmed for 2027) and our team of UEFA-licensed coaches on a pristine pitch inside the resort. While they are on the pitch, the morning is yours. Switch off at the spa, take a long breakfast by the sea, or simply relax by the pool. Afternoons and evenings are family time.
Football sits at the centre of the week, but it is a holiday designed for the whole family. Across the five days you get a Parents' Game with the ambassador, family Q&As, FE Games Night, the closing medal ceremony, and a steady run of moments your kids will replay long after you fly home.
Each week has its own personality. Around the football we put on parent challenges, pool games for the kids with our coaches, padel sessions with the ambassador, golf, and yoga, with plenty of downtime worked in. The exact mix changes from week to week. Get in touch and we will tell you what is in store for yours.
The ambassador for this week is to be confirmed for 2027. Past Football Escapes ambassadors have included some of the most familiar faces in football, and we are finalising the next line-up now. Booking your holiday today guarantees your spot regardless of who is announced for your week.
Why this week? August at IKOS Olivia is peak Halkidiki, warm sea, soft sandy beach, and a five-star Greek summer holiday with football woven through it. With only 25 places on each course, the experience feels personal from day one.
How it works
One booking through Football Escapes covers it all: your stay at IKOS Olivia, your place on the football course, and flights if you would like us to handle them. Most families stay for 7 nights or more, with coaching running Monday to Friday morning and your afternoons and evenings free.
With capacity capped at 25 children per course, the only way to lock in your place is by booking your full holiday with us.
Football, sunshine, and a proper family week, all wrapped into one booking. Hold your family's place at IKOS Olivia for 16 to 20 Aug 2027 today.
Bathed in natural light, this stylish superior room offers sweeping views of Halkidiki’s hills or turquoise waters. Contemporary design and understated elegance create a serene retreat for ultimate relaxation.
This spacious bungalow blends earthy tones with Mediterranean style. Almond hues add warmth, while natural light flows to either a private garden or balcony—each offering a serene, sunlit retreat.
This open-plan suite offers captivating Aegean views from a beautifully furnished balcony. Floor-to-ceiling windows enhance the airy interiors, creating a seamless flow for a serene and luxurious retreat.
A peaceful retreat with soft organic tones and natural textures, bathed in natural light. Step onto a private balcony or garden to take in breathtaking sea or lush garden views, creating a seamless connection to nature.
This Deluxe suite offers a serene retreat with stylish interiors, soft organic tones, and natural textures. A private garden sanctuary invites al fresco dining, or a sparkling private pool offers a serene escape.
This Deluxe suite is a serene retreat, blending muted organic tones with natural stone and wood accents. Enjoy captivating views of lush gardens or the Aegean Sea beneath the endless Mediterranean skies.
This Deluxe suite is a haven of tranquillity, featuring soft organic shades and rich natural materials- offering a serene escape with a heated pool and picturesque garden views.
A serene hideaway with views of the Aegean or Halkidiki countryside. Soft natural tones and organic textures create a calming retreat, seamlessly blending contemporary comfort with the beauty of the surroundings.
Blending privacy and luxury, this Deluxe suite is a haven of soft tones and natural textures, with sparkling pool views and a private garden perfect for al fresco dining.
Elegant interiors in taupe and ivory open to a private balcony or garden in this beachfront Deluxe suite, offering serene views of Halkidiki’s shores and the ultimate secluded luxury.
Children aged 12 and above are treated as adults for room allocation purposes.
Train with legends of the game, and be coached by our ambassadors and our UEFA licensed football coaches.
Each family will get a signed football shirt from one of our ambassadors, a perfect keepsake to remember their fantastic holiday.
Your family will receive a personalised video message from one of our football legends before your holiday, making their experience even more special.
Each child attending the course will be provided with a personalised football kit for them to keep, ensuring they look and feel like a pro on the pitch.
Every Football Escapes holiday includes five mornings of elite coaching with a top professional ambassador and our UEFA-licensed team, an exclusive Nike kit, signed shirt, personalised video message, pitch-side photo and a full session photo gallery from our professional photographer, alongside the full five-star IKOS experience, from the Dine-Out programme to premium drinks and kids' clubs throughout the stay.
Elite Football Coaching
Personal Touches & Keepsakes
Unique Experiences
A Complete Holiday Experience
Families can enjoy a fantastic dining experience with a range of restaurants offering delicious options, from kid-friendly favourites to local specialities and international dishes everyone will love.
Delight in modern Greek flavours with a Michelin-starred menu and serene Mediterranean views.
Indulge in Italian dishes by Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini.
Savour Chinese, Thai, and Indian dishes by Michelin-starred Chef Thiou in an elegant setting.
Enjoy French dishes by Michelin-starred Stéphanie Le Quellec in a romantic, intimate setting.
Mediterranean buffet-style dining with an extensive selection of premium wines and dishes.
Relax in a lounge setting with local produce and exquisite wines in this all-new venue.
Experience elevated luxury with the IKOS Deluxe Collection, where exclusivity meets indulgence:
Family Fun & Entertainment
Wellness & Relaxation
Sports & Fitness
Watersports & Aquatic Adventures
Unwind in a serene sanctuary where complimentary wellness activities and calming thermal suites await. Enjoy a luxurious experience with:
Evenings at IKOS Olivia come to life with an enticing blend of:
Choose from vibrant venues with stunning sea views, including the:
Children of all ages can enjoy:
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A luxury all-inclusive resort in Halkidiki, Greece, IKOS Olivia offers exquisite dining, a serene beach, and family-friendly amenities for a perfect getaway.
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