Manchester

2 Days / 1 Nights Per Person

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  • We are Irish owned & operated and have been in business since 2003
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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:

dublin
13.07.2023

Morning Paula,
Thanks for the mail.
I’ll give you a run down now & recommendations:
1. Aer Lingus: brilliant at both Dublin & Düsseldorf. Professional in every way.
2. Coach Company: excellent too. There as scheduled no issues.
3. Accomodation: overall very good quality. Rooms perfect, food good. Would I stay there again ? The answer would be no. Two big rooms sitting idle there after asking could we use one for a quiz. That was poor. No area such at... Read More

D.H. – 2023 Rhineland GL
13.04.2023

The hotel was brilliant and I would stay there again. I could even recommend it for families! The coach was excellent and very comfortable, and Johann was great.

The visits went well. We were late for Montparnasse because of the traffic, so I called them and they were very nice about it. Same for Versailles castle, although we left the hotel really early. They were fine on the phone. Something that got sorted quite well but could have been worse is the fact that we had 3 reservation... Read More

C.M. 2023 Paris GL

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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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.

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