RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 ENGLAND SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER
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RUGBY WORLD CUP OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENT
1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007 & 2015
19 August 2014
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015
ENGLAND
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER
TOUR: 6
TOUR LEADER: Joe Barakat
FEATURED RUGBY WORLD CUP MATCHES
Quarter Finals 1 & 4, Twickenham
Semi Finals 1 & 2, Twickenham
The Bronze Final, The Olympic Stadium
The Final, Twickenham
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
Cotswolds / Edinburgh / York / London / Paris / Burgundy wine region
Twickenham Stadium
Gullivers Sport Travel Pty Ltd
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THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER WINDSOR
Make your own way to Windsor where you will stay for the next four nights on a
bed and breakfast basis.
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER WINDSOR
After breakfast there will be a full day tour where you will have the opportunity to
visit places of interest such as Warwick Castle and the quaint villages Bourton on
the Water.
During the day there will be a welcome lunch in a village pub or restaurant.
Warwick Castle
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER WINDSOR
This morning enjoy sightseeing before transferring into London for today’s
Quarter Final 1 at Twickenham.
Rugby World Cup 2015 – Quarter Final 1
Winner Pool B v Runner Up Pool A
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER WINDSOR
This morning is at your leisure.
Transfer to Twickenham for today’s Quarter Final 4 Fixture.
Rugby World Cup 2015 – Quarter Final 4
Winner Pool A v Runner Up Pool B
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER WINDSOR / BIRMINGHAM / EDINBURGH
Following check out of your hotel, transfer to Birmingham train station.
Take the train to Edinburgh with Virgin Intercity express. Journey time is
approximately 4 hours and passes through some of the UKs most beautiful
country side.
Upon arrival you will be met by your driver & coach for the transfer to your 4 star
hotel. Here you will be based for two nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER EDINBURGH
Today visit historic Edinburgh Castle (entrance included), Holyrood Palace, and
this evening enjoy some of the excellent bars and restaurants of the Royal Mile.
Lunch included in a Scottish Rugby Club (return transfers included).
Edinburgh Castle
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER EDINBURGH / YORK
After an early breakfast travel to the beautiful Lake District.
After lunch at your own leisure continue to the ancient walled city of York.
Upon arrival check into your 4 star hotel where you will be based for the next two
nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER YORK
Today you have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Railway Museum, The
Shambles, and the inspiring York Minster (entrance included).
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER YORK / LONDON
Following breakfast and check out transfer to London via Cambridge.
In the evening arrive at your 4 star hotel in London where you will stay for three
nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER LONDON
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 2
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER LONDON
Transfer to Twickenham for today’s Semi Final 2.
Rugby World Cup 2015 – Semi Final No 2
Winner Quarter Final 3 v Winner Quarter Final 4
MONDAY 26 OCTOBER LONDON / PARIS
After breakfast transfer to St Pancras International Station where you will take the
high speed Eurostar to Paris (journey time is approximately 2 ½ hours).
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for
one night on a bed and breakfast basis.
Rest of the day & evening is at your leisure.
TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER PARIS / CHABLIS / BEAUNE
At the hotel this morning meet with your English-speaking tour escort and your
coach driver.
8.00am Board your tour coach which has been chartered until your return to Paris on the
29th of October. Transfer to the Burgundy region of France.
En route you will stop in the Chablis wine area for a tasting in a local cellar.
Continue on to Dijon, the ancient and modern capital of Burgundy. You may wish
to explore ancient alleys, squeezed between well-restored old houses with half-
timbered fronts, and buy some real mustard (Moutarde De Dijon).
On to Beaune, once the regions main town, it is now Burgundy’s wine capital.
Upon arrival check into your hotel for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast
basis.
This evening you will have dinner at a local restaurant.
WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER BEAUNE
This morning there will be a city walk in Beaune, followed by a visit to the Hotel
Dieu, which is the most famous building of Beaune. It is an old hospice built in
1443 for the sick and needy. It is famous for its annual wine auction and the royal
honeycombs of tiles on its roofs.
You will have some free time in Beaune for lunch before going for a wine tasting
to the Musee du Vin.
The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.
This evening you will have dinner at a local restaurant.
THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER BEAUNE / FONTENEY / VEZELAY / PARIS
After breakfast leave Beaune and drive to Fontenay to visit the Cistercian abbey, a
masterpiece of Roman architecture and listed on the UNESCO list ‘Culture
Heritage of the World’.
We continue then to Vezelay for lunch (not included) and to visit the Basilika of
Vezelay.
In the afternoon return to Paris where you will check into your hotel for a one
night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Evening at your leisure.
FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER PARIS / LONDON
This morning is at your leisure before joining your afternoon Eurostar to London.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your London hotel where you will
stay for the next two nights 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
This morning is at your leisure.
In the afternoon transfer to Twickenham for the Rugby World Cup Final.
Rugby World Cup 2015 – Final
Winner SF1 v Winner SF2
SUNDAY 01 NOVEMBER LONDON
This morning check out of your accommodation and have your own
arrangements.
Tour cost based on a minimum 40 people travelling together on the above itinerary - $12,020.00 per person
Single room supplement: $2740.00
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
UNITED KINGDOM
BAA coach parking permit
Coach charter for 5 days (15-19 October inclusive)
Coach driver accommodation and expenses
4 nights 4* hotel in Oxford area twin share, bed and breakfast basis
Lunch in a suitable pub/restaurant on 16 October
Coach parking permit in Twickenham x 2
Train tickets (2nd class) one way from Birmingham to Edinburgh
Coach transfer to hotel
2 nights 4* hotel in Edinburgh twin share, bed and breakfast basis
Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
Return coach transfers to a Scottish rugby club
Lunch in a Scottish rugby club
Coach charter for 3 days (21 - 23 October inclusive)
Coach driver accommodation and expenses
2 nights 4* hotel in York twin share, bed and breakfast basis
Entrance to York Minster
3 nights 4* hotel in London twin share, bed and breakfast basis
2 x full day coach hire and 2 x coach parking permits at Twickenham
Transfer to St. Pancras station
Return 2nd class Eurostar tickets St. Pancras/Gare du Nord/St. Pancras
Meet and greet at St. Pancras station
Coach transfer to hotel and evening coach transfers to Olympic Stadium
Coach parking permit at Olympic Stadium
2 nights 4* hotel in London, twin share, bed and breakfast basis
Full day coach hire and coach parking permit for RWC final
FRANCE
Meet and greet at train station upon arrival in Paris
2 nights 4 * hotel Paris on a bed and breakfast basis (twin share)
3 day exclusive coach charter until return to Paris on the 29th of October
Wine tasting in Chablis
2 x dinners at a local restaurant in or around Beaune ( (3 course menu 1/3 wine and coffee included)
2 nights 4 * hotel in Beaune on a bed and breakfast basis (twin share)
Guided visit of The Hospices de Beaune
Wine tasting in the Musee du Vin
Return coach transfer to Gare du Nord for Eurostar back to London
RUGBY WORLD CUP INCLUSIONS:
Rugby World Cup Category C tickets with all Rugby World Cup royalties to the following games :
Quarter Final 1, Twickenham
Quarter Final 4, Twickenham
Semi Final 1, Twickenham
Semi Final 2, Twickenham
Bronze Final, Olympic Stadium
Final, Twickenham
Rugby World Cup Merchandise to include jacket, cap, lanyard & bag
TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Return airfares from Australia
Excess baggage costs over and above the free allowance offered by the airlines.
Meals other than stated.
Suggested sightseeing tours or entrances
Items of personal nature (e.g. laundry, phone calls, room service, etc).
Passport and visa costs – please check with this office if you require visas for your tour. If you are travelling on a
non Australian passport please check if you require a re-entry visa.
Travel Insurance HIGHLY RECOMMENDED– Available from Gullivers Sport Travel.
All land costs shown are subject to alteration (up or down) due to currency fluctuations. Increases in land and air costs
may arise between now and the date of departure. Costs will also depend on availability of flights, hotels, trains, buses
etc quoted on. These costs are subject to the group travelling together throughout the tour. Any variation will incur an
amendment fee and may also jeopardise the costs for the rest of the group.
Land costs are based on an exchange selling rate of 0.58 against the UKP.
Land costs are based on an exchange selling rate of 0.67 against the Euro.
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.BOOKING FORM
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 - TOUR 6 (15 October to 1 November)
Please complete the form clearly in block letters and return with payment made out to Gullivers Sport Travel
PASSENGER 1: FIRST NAME: SURNAME: GENDER: M / F
(Names must be as per your passport –middle name not required)
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PHONE (Work): (Home): (Mobile):
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ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED: TWIN SHARE (two beds per room)
DOUBLE (one double bed per room)
SINGLE (Additional cost available on request)
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CREDIT CARD NAME:
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INTERIM PAYMENT OPTION: Nominate to have your interim payment of $5,000.00 per person debited from your credit card on the
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1 of October 2014 - YES (A receipt will be sent to you after your payment has been processed) / NO (an invoice will be sent to
you before this date).
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www.gulliverssporttravel.com.au/rwc-2015), on behalf of all people listed on this booking form.
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exchange fluctuations and variations in airline operating costs including but not limited to say an escalation of fuel prices. Unused services cannot
be refunded or exchanged. The Company reserves the right to cancel the tour and/or modify the itineraries in any way it thinks desirable and
further reserves the right to decline to accept any person or any tour and may substitute hotels where necessary. The issuance and acceptance or
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour Prices: The costs for all tours are based on current airline schedules, airfares and a minimum of 40 passengers traveling together on each tour
coach. Land costs are based on an exchange rate of .58 (selling rate) against the UK Pound & .67 (selling rate) against the Euro. Tour costs shown
are subject to alteration (up or down) due to exchange rate fluctuations and increases in land and air costs which arise prior to receipt of final
payment. Costs will also depend on availability of hotels quoted on. Tour prices are sold as a complete package. Alterations and deviations during
the tour itinerary will not be accepted.
Reservations and Deposits: An initial deposit of $2,500.00 per tour member is required at time of booking. An interim payment of $5,000.00 will
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be due no later than the 1 of October 2014. If the initial deposit is paid after the 1 of October 2014, the deposit will be $7,500.00 (payment 1 &
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2). Balance of payment is due no later than the 1 of June 2015. Tax invoices will be issued prior to the relevant due dates – late payment may
result in the cancellation of your reservation and will be subject to cancellation fees. Deposit and payment conditions for extended travel
arrangements will be advised when bookings are requested.
Cancellation penalties:
In the event that you are forced to cancel your reservation, your intention to do so must be notified to Gullivers Sport Travel in writing. The
following cancellation penalties apply:
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Date of initial deposit up to 30 September 2014: the cancellation fee is $1500.00 per person
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1 of October 2014 – 31 of May 2015: the total cancellation fee is $4000.00 per person
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1 of June 2015 – departure day: 100% of total tour cost per person
After commencement of travel no refunds under any circumstances.
It is imperative that comprehensive travel insurance is taken at the time of booking. Besides covering all medical and loss of baggage during the
tour, the policy covers loss of deposit if you cancel due to medical reasons (see policy details).
Gullivers Sport Travel reserves the right to cancel a tour if the minimum number of 40 people is not reached. If this is the case you will either be
allocated on an alternative tour or if not suitable a refund will be given. The tour leaders on each tour are confirmed at date of publication
however if a tour leader is changed due to circumstances beyond Gullivers control, Gullivers cannot be held responsible for such change.
Amendment Fee: Any person wishing to amend from the group tour arrangements before or after the tour package must notify Gullivers Sport
Travel in writing and will be charged a standard $100.00 amendment fee per person plus any additional charges involved with the amendment
(increase in airfare, additional transfers, accommodation etc). Please note that your deviation may be subject to airline / supplier season changes
and may incur additional costs, surcharges & taxes.
Documentation: All passengers require a passport with minimum 6 months validity from your return date to Australia. Passengers traveling on a
passport other than an Australian passport must advise Gullivers Sport Travel to ensure you meet visa requirements overseas and on your return
to Australia. Visa requirements are the passengers own responsibility. Please ensure all names provided to us are as per the passengers passports.
Baggage: Free baggage allowance one piece weighing maximum 20 kg (this may vary with some airlines) plus 1 cabin bag (piece) of 115cm with a
maximum weight of 5kg per person (economy class). Luggage in excess of these limits will be charged at the appropriate excess baggage rates by
the airline. Baggage is the responsibility of the passenger at all times (Travel Insurance is strongly recommended).
Travel Insurance Protection: Travel insurance is strongly advised for all tour members. Brochures detailing coverage are available from Gullivers
Sport Travel’s preferred insurer and will be forwarded to you on request. Please note Travel Insurance will provide cover 12 months prior to
departure. Accommodation: If you are wanting to share with another tour member we will endeavour to meet your request. However in the event
that this it is not possible then the single room supplement must be paid. Airport Taxes (Departure, Arrival, Security & Government taxes etc): Are
not included in the tour cost as they are continually changing ie. due to exchange rate fluctuations, adding & deleting of taxes etc. Taxes will be
advised and payable at the time of final payment. Airline Surcharges & Levies: The current fuel surcharge has been included in the tour cost but is
subject to change. Any of these charges imposed by the airline will be notified to you and payable at the time of final payment. Frequent
flyer/mileage accrual: Some group airfares are not eligible to accrue frequent flyer points (due to discounted group airfares). Please advise your
travel consultant if you are a member of the airlines associated frequent flyer program to see if your fare is eligible for frequent flyer point accrual.
Travel Advisories : We strongly suggest that you consult the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) website and register (either group or individual)
so that you are kept up to date with any travel warnings or advisories that may be in place for your destinations (www.dfat.gov.au). You should
also advise DFAT of your travel details such as date of departure and itinerary. Travel and Immunisations: It is essential that all tour participants
discuss their personal travel plans with a health professional to ensure you have the correct vaccinations for your trip and any booster doses of
childhood vaccinations you may need. Upon re-entry into Australia, Customs & Immigration will request a copy of your vaccination certificate if
you have visited areas that have current health risks or hazardous diseases. For further information, visit the following website to check the current
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