Manchester
2 Days / 1 Nights Per Person
Why Book with us?
- We are Irish owned & operated and have been in business since 2003
- All of our team are experienced and have a professional approach
- We operate a 24-hour emergency service
- GTI Travel only uses professional guides
- Licensed by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, TA 0533
Minimum Deposit of 300 Required
Experience Manchester & thrills at Alton Towers on this fun school tour
Join our school tour of Manchester, a city full of excitement and learning! Start with a guided tour of either Old Trafford, home of Manchester United or The Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City. Visit the Trafford Centre, a huge shopping centre and explore the Alton Towers, Britain’s biggest theme park, offering thrilling rides and attractions for all ages.
Manchester is known for its rich industrial history and vibrant cultural scene. During the tour, students will learn about the city’s role in the Industrial Revolution and enjoy the lively atmosphere of its attractions.
Alton Towers is perfect for adventure, with exciting roller coasters and family-friendly rides. The Trafford Centre provides a mix of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Manchester is also famous for its delicious meat pies and lively music scene, making this tour a blend of fun and cultural discovery!
Departures from:
Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Ferry Crossing or Fly, Guided Stadium Tour & Trafford Centre
Morning
Transfer by coach from school to Dublin Port for Ferry Crossing to Holyhead or Fly from Dublin Airport to Manchester or Liverpool.
Afternoon
Guided Stadium Tour of Old Trafford – home of Manchester United established in 1878 or Guided Tour of Etihad Stadium – home of Manchester City established in 1880.
Evening
Free time for Shopping at the Trafford Centre – the enormous indoor shopping centre with all the must-have brands, high street favourites, delicious food and exciting leisure all under one spectacular roof! Transfer to your hotel for check in & evening meal.
Day 2: Alton Towers, Britain's biggest Theme Park & Ferry or Flight Home
Morning
Breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Alton Towers.
Afternoon
Spend a full day enjoying the thrills & spills of Britain’s biggest Theme Park whose rides are coded either ‘Laughs + Frights’ or ‘Thrills’ making them suitable for every level of your students’ daring!
Evening
Transfer to the ferry for your journey home or Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages include:
- Flights
- Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
- Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
- Insurance
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Excursions
- Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
- Free places & early booking bonuses
- Meeting with Group Leader
- Assistance at Dublin Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)
Please note all balances are due
10 weeks before departure
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- Where you are going and for how long
- The costs involved for the holiday itself and payment schedule (if this applies), as well as any tax or compulsory charges
- The mode of transport – this detail includes times, dates and places of departure and return
- Where and what your accommodation is (for example, hotel, guesthouse), and how it complies with the law of the EU Member State in question
- Cancellation details (for example, where a minimum take up is needed for a package holiday to come into being in the first place)
- The itinerary of any excursions included
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- Whether insurance is compulsory as part of your package holiday and if so, the minimum level of cover needed
As this is an organised school tour, all relevant flight information will become available through your dedicated group/tour leader. Additional information will be detailed in your dedicated login area. Once the tour has been confirmed every person (on that tour) will be sent their own specific link to login to the GTI Tour Portal where you can access additional relevant information and pay for the trip.