Locations
England
Our primary hub in England is London, one of the most beautiful, historic, and exciting cities in the world, with a convenient transport network that allows extensive freedom to travel.
Iconic sights include Buckingham Palace, home of the British Monarchy, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and many more, which are steeped in many years of history and tradition. Visiting teams will also have the chance to spend time in Brighton on the South Coast, a city by the sea that is rich in culture, home to amazing architecture and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
London basketball is evolving rapidly, with England’s premier professional team London Lions competing in international European competition, and many young English prospects heading Stateside every year to NCAA, NAIA and JUCO programs.
Prospective London, England 8-Day Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in London & Hotel Transfer, Team Dinner & Walking Tour of Local Area
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Day 2
Team Practice, Team Lunch, Private Open Top Bus Tour in London & Free Time
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Day 3
Team Practice, Team Lunch, Little Venice Canal Cruise to Camden Market & Free Time
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Day 4
Game 1, Cable Car Across the River Thames to the O2 Arena, Team Dinner
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Day 5
Brighton Day Excursion & Team Lunch, Game 2 & Team Dinner
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Day 6
Free Day to Explore London
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Day 7
Free Time, Game 3, End of Tour Team Dinner
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Day 8
Airport Transfer & Flight, Arrive US
Spain
Our tours to Spain, a country known for its beautiful beaches, incredible food and vibrant culture, offer visiting teams a combination of incredible cultural exploration and competition in Europe’s premier basketball location.
Our BTM hubs are Madrid and Barcelona, with sightseeing opportunities including Madrid’s Royal Palace and Bernabeu Stadium and Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Montjuic and La Sagrada Familia. These cities offer an unforgettable tour experience, from the architecture and history to the food and atmosphere unique to Spanish culture.
Spain is Europe’s most dominant basketball nation, producing such world-recognized superstars as Pau and Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio, Serge Ibaka and Rudy Fernandez. Our partner clubs offer exceptional competition, giving visiting teams a chance to face the technical and tactical mastery of Spanish basketball.
Prospective Barcelona, Spain 8-Day Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Barcelona & Hotel Transfer, Team Dinner & Walking Tour of Local Area
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Day 2
Team Practice, Team Lunch, City Segway Tour & Free Time
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Day 3
Barceloneta Beach, Team Lunch, Game 1 & Free Time
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Day 4
Shootaround, Team Lunch & Free Time, Game 2
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Day 5
Costa Brava Day Excursion with Team Lunch & Team Dinner
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Day 6
Free Time, Game 3, End of Tour Team Dinner including Flamenco Show
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Day 7
Free Day to Explore Barcelona
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Day 8
Airport Transfer & Flight, Arrive US
Italy
Our tours to Italy provide US College programs the chance to visit a country home to some of the world’s most famous landmarks, an array of beautiful landscapes, incredible food and exceptional basketball teams.
Our BTM hubs are based in Rome and Milan, two of Italy’s most awe-inspiring cities where visiting teams will be immersed in Italian culture. Sightseeing opportunities on our Italy tour include Da Vinci’s Last Supper in Milan, world-famous archeological site Pompeii, the beautiful Lake Como and Rome’s spectacular Colosseum.
Italy is firmly established as one of Europe’s highest-level basketball nations, having produced players such as Danilo Gallinari, Marco Belinelli, Simone Fontecchio and former NBA Draft #1 pick Andrea Bargnani. Italy’s best teams compete in the top-flight European leagues, such as Olimpia Milano who play in the esteemed Euroleague competition.
Prospective Rome, Italy 8-Day Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Rome & Hotel Transfer, Team Dinner & Walking Tour of Local Area
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Day 2
Team Practice, Team Lunch, Colosseum Tour & Free Time
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Day 3
Vatican Excursion, Team Lunch, Game 1 & Free Time
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Day 4
Shootaround, Team Lunch & Free Time, Game 2
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Day 5
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Day Excursion with Team Lunch & Team Dinner
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Day 6
Free Time, Game 3, End of Tour Team Dinner
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Day 7
Free Day to Explore Rome
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Day 8
Airport Transfer & Flight, Arrive US
Custom
BTM has extensive connections across Europe and can offer custom tours in locations not listed on our website. We can operate multi-city European tours, combining exploration of multiple cities in the same country or multiple cities in different countries.
Prospective Barcelona, Spain & Paris, France, 10-Day Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Barcelona & Hotel Transfer, Team Dinner & Walking Tour of Local Area
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Day 2
Team Practice, Team Lunch, City Segway Tour & Free Time
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Day 3
Barceloneta Beach, Team Lunch, Game 1 & Free Time
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Day 4
Costa Brava Day Excursion with Team Lunch & Team Dinner
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Day 5
Airport Transfer, Flight to Paris & Hotel Transfer, Team Practice & Team Dinner
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Day 6
Guided Eiffel Tower Tour & Free Time, Game 2 & Team Dinner
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Day 7
Seine River Cruise & Free Time, Game 3 & Team Dinner
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Day 8
Free Day to Explore Paris
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Day 9
Free Time, Game 4, End of Tour Team Dinner
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Day 10
Airport Transfer & Flight, Arrive US