PACKAGE 14 -

THE SEMIS AND FINAL

 IN GRAND STYLE

October 23 - November 01, 2015

 

FEATURED RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 MATCH:

Semi-Final 1  & 2, Twickenham

The Bronze Final, The Olympic Stadium

The Final, Twickenham

ITINERARY

HIGHLIGHTS

London & The Classic Champagne District of Northern France.

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER LONDON

Make your own way to the designated hotel accommodation where you will be based for the next nine nights on a room only basis.

Final hotel allocations on this tour will be notified no later than June 01 2015.

Tonight enjoy the build up for the weekend’s Semi Finals in some of London’s wonderful bars and restaurants.

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER LONDON

This morning is at your leisure.

This afternoon transfer to Twickenham for today’s Semi-Final 1.

Rugby World Cup 2015 – Semi-Final No 1

Winner of Quarter-Final 1 v Winner of Quarter-Final

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER LONDON

This morning is at leisure.

Transfer to Twickenham for today’s Semi-Final 2.

Rugby World Cup 2015 – Semi-Final No 3

Winner Quarter-Final 3 v Winner Quarter-Final

MONDAY 26 OCTOBER LONDON / PARIS

After breakfast transfer to St Pancras International station where you will take the high speed Euro Star to Paris (journey time is approximately 2 ½ hours).

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for one night on a bed and breakfast basis.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER PARIS / REIMS

This morning you will be joined by your expert guide who will remain with you until you return to Paris.

Transfer to Reims and its magnificent Cathedral. It is a masterpiece of Gothic art; the Cathedral of Our Lady was built in 1211.

It was the cathedral of Coronations for French kings in memory of the baptism of Clovis by Saint Remi on Christmas Day 498.

The side portal on the west front carries the famous Smiling Angel statue.

During the cathedral visit, admire the monumental stained-glass window, clock, chimes and central portal statues restored thanks to generous donations by winegrowers and champagne houses.

After the Cathedral there will be a guided visit and Champagne tasting at one of the nearby major champagne houses of the town such as LANSON, TAITTINGER, RUINART or PIPER HEIDSIECK.

Lunch included in a Champagne restaurant.

In the afternoon also visit other monuments of the town, such as the Tau Palace, the Saint Remi Basilica, the Former Jesuits College or the Gate of Mars.

Upon arrival you will check into your hotel where you will stay for the next two nights on a bed & breakfast basis.

Dinner will be served at a local restaurant or at the hotel.

WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER REIMS / EPERNAY / REIMS

This morning transfer to Epernay where you will have a visit with tasting at one of the major Champagne Houses in Epernay such as MERCIER, MOET & CHANDON or PERRIERJOUET.

Lunch will be included in a traditional restaurant.

After lunch, there will be a guided visit with Champagne tastings in a smaller local producer in one of the villages of the Champagne road.

Dinner at a local restaurant or at your hotel.

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER REIMS / CHALON SUR MARNE / TROYES / PARIS

After breakfast drive via Chalon sur Marne to Troyes.

The Hosiery Capital, has become a Fashion and Shopping City. You can add to your wardrobe in the famous factory shops, whose label Fashion

from Troyes guarantees choice, quality and the best possible price.

Since it was the seat of the Counts of Champagne in the Middle Ages, the city of Troyes has grown harmoniously into what is sometimes described as its Champagne cork shape. Its streets are rich in magnificent buildings and monuments of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, all lovingly protected and restored. In our times a major effort has been made to fill the city with flower gardens, earning it the status of a 3-star flower city of France. The pride of the Aube department, Troyes is known as the holy city of stained glass, with its 9000 m2 of stained glass

windows dating from the 13th to the 19th century, making it the greatest ensemble of its kind in Europe. The heart of the old city is filled with 16th century half-timbered houses with wooden corbelled balconies and private mansions. Wander around the town to see the famous Ruelle des Chats (Cats’ Alley) in the Saint Jean Quarter, which was named because the roofs are so close together that the cats leaped from one grain loft to the other to hunt for mice.

This afternoon return to Paris where you will stay for one night on a bed & breakfast basis.

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER PARIS / LONDON

Morning at leisure in Paris before joining your afternoon Eurostar to London.

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your London hotel for a two-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

This evening you will be transferred to the Olympic Stadium for tonight’s fixture.

Rugby World Cup 2015 – The Bronze Final

Loser SF1 v Loser SF2

SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER LONDON

Enjoy the build up for today’s Rugby World Cup 2015 Final.

Transfer to Twickenham for the RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 FINAL.

Rugby World Cup 2015 – Final

Winner Semi-Final 1 v Winner Semi-Final 2

SUNDAY 01 NOVEMBER

Check out of your accommodation today.

Your tour ends upon check out from the hotel.

 

TOUR COST:

Tour cost based on a minimum of 40 people travelling together on the above itinerary

Twin or Double share USD 7,995 per person twin share.

Single room occupancy: USD 9,995 per person

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

ENGLAND

• 5 nights accommodation at a 3 star hotel in London (twin share)
• English Breakfast each morning
• Match Day transfers for the Semi Finals including parking passes
• Transfer to St Pancras on 26 October
• Return Eurostar Tickets
• Transfer on 30 October to the Bronze Final
• Transfer to Rugby World Cup Final on 31 October
• Local representative on call throughout

FRANCE

• Return train station / hotel transfers in Paris with English speaking assistance
• 2 nights 3 star hotel in Paris on a bed and breakfast basis (twin share)
• 3 days coach charter (27th-29th inclusive) to include drivers meals & accommodation & English speaking tour escort
• 1 x champagne tasting at local Champagne House in Reims
• Lunch at local restaurant in Reims (2-course menu with 1/3wine & coffee)
• Entrance to Palais du Tau in Reims
• Dinner at local restaurant in Reims (3-course menu with 1/3wine & coffee)
• 2 nights 3 star hotel in Reims on a bed & breakfast basis (twin share)
• 1 x champagne tasting at local Champagne House in Epernay
• Lunch at local restaurant in Epernay (2-course menu with 1/3wine & coffee)
• 1 x Champagne tasting at a smaller producer
• Dinner at local restaurant in Reims (3-course menu with 1/3wine & coffee

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 INCLUSIONS:

Rugby World Cup Category 2015 C tickets with all RWC 2015 official Match ticket Distribution Rights fees/Admin fees and services for the following games:

• Semi-Final 1, Twickenham
• Semi-Final 2, Twickenham
• Bronze Final, London Olympic Stadium
• Final, Twickenham

TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Airfares plus taxes
• Passport and visa
• Meals other than stated.
• Suggested sightseeing tours or entrances
• Items of personal nature (e.g. laundry, phone calls, room service, etc).
• Travel Insurance HIGHLY RECOMMENDED– Available from Gullivers Sport USA.

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