Brazil is the largest country in South America with a population of 170 million. Brazil’s large size and diverse population provide great variety in the natural environment, culture, and economy. The nation’s natural beauty is reflected in a wide variety of geographic locations.
GoBYSA offers you the chance to participate in this excellent tournament held in a different part of this unique country that British people rarely visit. Then you have time in ones of the Worlds most famous cities; Rio de Janeiro. Explore the mountains and Forest, wonder at the Christ Redeemer and play soccer in the home of Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and the greatest of them all Pele….Brazil is calling you!
The Biggest Soccer Tournament in Brazil, Brazil Cup takes place in Poços de Caldas in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The city was chosen as one of the ten best cities in quality of life in Brazil. The tournament location and this city have been chosen by the Brazilian National Team U-17 and the Brazilian National Team as a place for training.
With more than 100 teams competing from almost all the states of Brazil and many other countries, Brazil Cup is a truly international event with something for everyone.
AGE GROUPS
Boys Teams and Girls Teams U11 – born 1997 and later
Boys Teams and Girls Teams U13 – born 1995 and later
Boys Teams and Girls Teams U15 – born 1993 and later
Boys Teams and Girls Teams U17 – born 1991 and later
GAMES
Games at both tournaments are played on a league basis with 4 or 5 teams per pool. Each team will play a minimum of 4 tournament games. There is no limit to the number of players in a squad, and there is unlimited, free substitution.
ITINERARY
July15th.Tuesday
Depart England for Sao Paulo, Brazil.
July16th.Wednesday
Arrive in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Depart for Santos and hotel Check-in.
Tour the Santos Futebol Clube Santos F.C. Memorial (Pele’s history)
Free time to go to the souvenir shop
Lunch on own at a restaurant
July17th.Thursday
Breakfast at the hotel
Depart for the Santos practice facility
Clinic with a coach from the Santos Futebol Clube (1 1/2 hours)
Depart for the hotel, check in to the hotel
Depart for the training center for Friendship match
Dinner at the hotel or a restaurant
July18th.Friday
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer Santos / Poços de Caldas by bus - check in at hotel
Guided tour of Poços de Caldas
Lunch on own
Dinner (Pizza Night)
July19th.Saturday
Breakfast at the hotel
Lunch on own
Clinic (two hours) with ELZO (Brazilian National Team Player World Cup 1986)
Opening Ceremony BRAZIL CUP 2008
Dinner at a restaurant or Hotel
July20th.Sunday
Breakfast at the hotel
Lunch on own
Tournament game # 1
Dinner at a restaurant (Brazilian Steak House)
July21st.Monday
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning activity
Lunch on own
Tournament game # 2
Dinner at a restaurant or Hotel
July22th.Tuesday
Breakfast at the hotel
Lunch on own
Tournament game # 3
Dinner at a restaurant or Hotel
July23th.Wednesday
Breakfast at the hotel
Tournament Quarter-final matches
Dinner at a restaurant or Hotel
July24th.Thursday
Breakfast at the hotel
Today is the tournament Semi-final matches
Dinner at a restaurant or Hotel
July25th.Friday
Breakfast at the hotel
Today is the tournament finals day with closing ceremonies and games in the morning
Depart for Rio de Janeiro by bus
Check-in at hotel
Dinner at a restaurant or Hotel
Free time to sightsee
July26th.Saturday
Breakfast at the hotel
Meet tour escort and visit the Maracaná Stadium, home of the Brazilian national team and spend the remainder of the evening at leisure exploring local sites on your own.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.
July27th.Sunday
After breakfast, prepare for half-day sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro. Ride along the beaches of Ipanema and visit the world famous Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio.
Spend the afternoon at leisure
Evening friendly game vs local Brazilian opponent.
Post match reception followed by dinner at the hotel.
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro Airport
Our tour package is priced at £759.00 per person (plus flight costs) and includes:
• Ground transportation cost including airport pick up, tolls and taxes.
• 2 nights stay in 3 Star hotel in Santos
• 8 nights stay in 3 Star hotel in Poços de Caldas
• 2 nights stay in 3 Star hotel in Rio de Janeiro
• Half board throughout the trip
• Medical Assistance at all fields
• Full time tour guide
• All equipment for training sessions including balls, cones, penny’s etc…
• Organization of 1 coaching clinic with former 1986 Brazilian World Cup star Elzo,
• Clinic with Santos F.C. coach Lino
• Organization of friendly games vs local Brazilian opponents
Not Included …..
Air ticket, lunches, beverages, tips, other entry tickets at visits, additional visits / excursion (on request)
Special Notes:
There are 3 persons allocated per room