We all need a treat to look forward to early in the year. There’s nothing better than a football break – to warmer climes in southern Europe, or maybe by joining a group trip to see German football. Nickes.Com can help you with both in early 2025!
Winter sun: Lisbon and Porto
Portugal offers sunshine all year round and is a true hotbed of football. Lisbon is one of Europe’s finest capital cities, steeped in history. Trams rattle through the city streets down to the waterfront, while the hillsides encircling the city are a hub of entertainment, eating and drinking as night falls.
But let’s move to the football. Benfica are one of the most famous names in European football and a visit to their Estadio da Luz – the Stadium of Light – is a passionate experience, complete with an eagle flying around the stands before kick-off!
See Benfica live in Lisbon!
However, they are just one half of the footballing dynasty in Lisbon. Barely a couple of miles away, Sporting play at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, an equally passionate venue decked out in the club’s green colours. Sporting romped to the league title last year, ten points clear of their city rivals, and are currently top of the pile this season.
Two hours north, the city of Porto lies on the banks of the Douro River and has a character all of its own. Famous for the alcoholic drink derived from its name, the main club Porto has long challenged the Lisbon clubs for superiority – winning 30 league titles - and Porto, Sporting and Benfica make up the big three in Portugal.
Nickes.Com can arrange your perfect Portuguese hotel and match package and help with flights too.
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Experience FC Köln live!
Our friends at Football Weekends magazine have a fantastic trip lined up to Germany in January. It’s not too late to join them!
They will stay in the stunning city of Cologne, in a 4* hotel in its famous old town: and see three matches over a packed weekend.
The highlight is a match at the Rhein-Energie-Stadion where you will experience the incredible atmosphere at FC Köln - one of the best in German football. There will also be a private, guided stadium tour, and a couple of other perks too!
The Football Weekend trip is from Friday, January 24 to Monday, January 27, 2025: good price flights to Cologne/Bonn and Dusseldorf are still available.
The three night packages start from just £450 per person – that includes a luxury 4* hotel stay, local travel and your coveted match tickets to three games including our special package to FC Köln!
Bookings will close very shortly so if you are interested please email sales@nickes.com to express your interest now!