Why book a European football break? What’s your idea of the perfect weekend away? There are plenty of different and perfectly reasonable answers to that question, but allow us to propose a new option – a football trip away. It’s becoming an increasingly popular kind of break, the European football weekend, and we’re going to spend this blog telling you exactly why they are so popular and how you can get your hands on one of these trips for you and your friends. Why are football trips so popular? Well, where do we start? There are so many reasons why football breaks are proving to be such a hit with fans, so let’s run through some of the key reasons. You get to watch top European football Let’s start with the main one – you get football tickets to watch some of the best teams in Europe. Watching genuine Champions League and Europa League contenders in action in their domestic leagues – it doesn’t get much better than that. We’re talking FC Barcelona, Real and Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, AC and Inter Milan plus many others… What football fan wouldn’t want to see these teams live and in person? The Lions’ tours provide a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s best rugby talent play together, creating an exhilarating blend of rivalry and camaraderie among the nations of the British Isles. This tradition has not only shaped rugby’s history but also contributed to the sport’s cultural heritage, with every tour adding to the legacy of epic contests, unforgettable moments and a fierce pride in wearing the iconic red jersey. The incredible destinations One of the truly great things about going on a European football trip is that you get to experience some of the most incredible cities in Europe. Before kick off you will have time to explore the city to take in some incredible sights, bars and restaurants, and then continue the festivities after the game before you return to your hotel. A football weekend is a great excuse to visit these wonderful places. So where do you fancy? Paris? Milan? Madrid? Munich? The match tickets are just the start… Check in on some of the England team With Harry Kane starring in Munich and Jude Bellingham cementing his Galactico status over in Madrid, you can catch up with your local heroes in a destination of your choice. And why not even tick off Fikayo Tomori, Tammy Abraham, Chris Smalling and co. in one road trip through Italy and its Serie A? Experience something different We all love the English Premier League, but the phrase “travel broadens the mind” is just as true when it comes to the world of football. Every country in Europe has its own unique football experience, from the atmosphere inside the ground to the style of football on the pitch. These are matches that you just have to experience in person in order to fully appreciate them. Drinking beer in a German stadium, witnessing the literal fireworks in Italy, taking a tour of the newly redeveloped Santiago Bernabéu, watching the latest whiz-kid emerge in Portugal – it’s all so accessible these days. How to book a European football break It can seem quite stressful planning a trip like this, can’t it? Once you have worked out which of your friends can make the certain dates, you then have to find a flight and then accommodation and then sort out a match ticket for everyone – and how can you be sure they are genuine? Well, we can help you out here. As an official partner to a selection of European football’s top clubs, we are able to offer match break packages, which include accommodation at one of our carefully selected hotels as well as official match tickets for the game of your choice. We’ll take away all the stress – all you’ll need to do is book your flights and you’re done. You could be heading to the French capital to watch PSG in action or sitting under the Spanish sun tasting the Sangria and the best that La Liga has to offer. Maybe even witness the electrifying atmosphere of the Milan derby? Or try and get some winter rays in Portugal?