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EUROPEAN RUGBY FINALS WEEKEND RUGBY TOUR TO NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND 10TH - 12TH MAY 2019 RUGBY TOUR INFORMATION PACK WWW.SKYHIGHSPORTS.CO.UK DATE OF QUOTATION: 21ST JUNE 2019 sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 1 INTRODUCING: SKY HIGH SPORTS Sky High Sports is a Rugby Specialist Tour Operator which excels at combining Rugby and Travel to provide once in a lifetime experiences for good Rugby people across the world. Our commitment to offering innovative, exciting and bespoke tours along with our client focused, personal and dedicated approach has allowed us to build a global portfolio of clients and earn a reputation of excellence in our field. Our team is made up of passionate rugby playing people & travel experts who take pride in introducing you to the vast rugby cultures of Europe through the great tradition of touring. St James’ Park in the heart of the city was Rocking when Rugby World Cup rolled into the Toon in 2015. Every one of our Rugby Tour itineraries has been developed from our own individual and professional ex- periences, alongside some superb rugby people which gives every trip a personal approach that we take a lot of pleasure in sharing with you. Sky High Sports are the Rugby Tour Specialists. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 2 CONTENTS Meet The Rugby Tour Specialists 4 The Rugby Tour Quotation & Inclusions 5 Tour Itinerary 6 Optional Extras, Upgrades & Alternatives 7 Tour Accommodation Guide 8 Destination Guide 11 The Next Steps 12 The Sky High Sports Roll of Honour 13 Terms & Conditions 14 The infamous Newcastle Quayside is a legendary port of call for an evening out or a morning stroll. sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 3 INTRODUCING:MEET THE SKYSPECIALISTS HIGH SPORTS Our team at Sky High Sports is made up of Rugby Tour Specialists whose knowledge spans rugby touring across all corners of Eu- rope. Each of our team here are actively involved in their Rugby Clubs as players, coaches & administrators & have toured extensively across the Rugby World. We would be delighted to share some of their extensive knowledge, research and love of both your tour destination and the rugby culture you are about to embrace. We are the Rugby Tour Specialists. Clockwise from Top Left: Richie Gledson, Sky High Sports Direc- tor; Jamie Dixon, Head of Youth Tours; Harry Snowdon, Mini Rugby Expert; Caity Mattinson, Administration; David Cook, Marketing. www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 4 TOUR QUOTATION NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50+ HOSTEL PACKAGE £359 £349 £339 £329 £319 £309 3*** HOTEL PACKAGE £499 £489 £479 £469 £459 £449 St James’ Park will host the 2019 QUOTATION VALID UNTIL: 1st OCTOBER 2018 European Rugby Finals Weekend. THE TOUR INCLUSIONS ACCOMMODATION & BOARD Two Nights Bed & Cooked Breakfast Accommodation in Newcastle City Centre. Hostel & Hotel options available Meals as stated in the itinerary TRANSPORTATION Return Off-Peak London North Eastern Railway Tickets between London Kings Cross & New- castle Station. Return Coach Transport between Accommodation and Rugby Tournament venue on Sunday 11th May. Theatre Royal is the jewel of the magnificent Grey Street. THE RUGBY EXPERIENCE A Senior Rugby 10’s Tournament at a Rugby Club in Newcastle. Entry includes post-match meal, physiotherapy support & assistance with federation/union paperwork. Guaranteed Tickets to the Heineken Champions Cup Final at St James’ Park ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS Nightclub Queue Jumpers & Discounted Drinks Vouchers for the entire weekend. Admission to the Sky High Sports Welcome Party on Friday Night. INCLUDED AS STANDARD On-the-ground liaison for the entire weekend. 24-Hour Emergency Contact at our UK office Financial Security and Payment Protection Bespoke Itinerary Planning Service The River Tyne. Glorious, isn’t she? Assistance with Federation & Union Tour Paperwork sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 5 YOUR TOUR ITINERARY # DATE MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING MEALS Arrival at Newcastle Central Station 10th May Squad assemble at ~ Friday 2019 London Kings Cross Station Walk to Accommodation 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ Travel on the LNER Line to Check-In Newcastle ~ Welcome Party exclusive to Sky High Sports Tourists 11th May Saturday Walk to 2019 St James’ Park Stadium Morning at leisure in ~ Evening at leisure Cooked Breakfast 2 Newcastle HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL Transfer to Newcastle Central Station Morning at leisure ~ 12th May ~ Board Train to London Sunday 2019 Check-Out of the SKY HIGH SPORTS ~ Cooked Breakfast 3 Accommodation NEWCASTLE TENS Depart ~ ~ TOURNAMENT ~ Post Match Lunch Transfer to a local Arrive at Rugby Club London Kings Cross ~ End of Tour www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 6 UPGRADES, EXTRAS & ALTERNATIVES ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES & EXTENSIONS NEWCASTLE TRANSPORT Hostel 3* City Centre Hotel Trains Extra Night (Thursday or Sunday). Prices from Extra Night (Thursday or Sunday). Prices from East Coast Train Tickets from Kings Cross, Pe- £50 per person £50 per person terborough, Doncaster & York upon Request. Twin Room - £100 Single Supplement - £150 Planes Flight packages available into Newcastle Air- Prices are all Supplements, priced per person, per night port. Prices available upon request. MEALS MEAL PRICE Lunch at COOP Chicken - a Posh Geordie Nandos Prices from £12.50 per person for Lunch and £15.00 for dinner Lunch at Pani’s Italian. Sky High Sports #1 Prices from £12.50 per person for lunch and £15.00 for dinner Alpha Male Steak Night at Tomahawk Steakhouse Prices from £25.00 per person for a set-menu Dinner THE RUGBY EXPERIENCE Tickets to the European Challenge Cup Final on the Friday evening at St James’ Park Tickets to the European Rugby Continental Shield on the Saturday at Kingston Park Stadium Extra Rugby Fixtures & Training Sessions available upon request Pre-Final Lunch with Guest Speaker & Entertainment. Details confirmed in early 2019 £100 per person *- Price split between full touring party ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS NEWCASTLE PRICE Guided Bar Crawl of Newcastle. Includes Nightclub Entry, Free Drinks and Queue Jump Prices from £12.50pp Surf Lessons on Tynemouth Beach Prices from £25.00pp A Go-Ape, Par-3 Golf, Brewery Tour & Lunch Day Prices from £60.00pp A North-East multi-stop Brewery Tasting Tour. Visit 5 local Real & Craft Ale Breweries Prices from £25.00pp Bubble Football, Ten-Pin Bowling, Paintball, Quad Biking Prices upon request sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 7 INTRODUCING:HAMPTON SYHA HOSTEL-BY-HILTON EDINBURGH HOTEL CENTRAL Baron House, Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tynе NE1 5EN | Tel: 0191 500 5001 | Hotel Website OUR THOUGHTS TRIPADVISOR Enjoy a comfortable stay and a superb location at Hampton by Hilton Newcastle. The modern, stylish hotel is situated in the heart of the city, opposite Newcastle Central Sta- tion and within easy walking distance of the city’s icons, shops, bars, clubs and restaurants. The hotel is only minutes on-foot from the Metro Arena, the Sage Gateshead, the Baltic Centre, the Quayside, Bigg Mar- ket and St James’ Park Stadium. Enjoy a variety of modern amenities and thoughtful touches in a bright, spacious guest room at this Newcastle hotel. Check emails with free WiFi and work in comfort at the large desk or using the portable lap desk. 4.5 Refresh in the invigorating walk-in shower and get a great night’s sleep in the comfortable bed. 1,527 reviews LOCATION ~ #16 of 83 Hotels in Newcastle TRIPADVISOR TWIN BED ROOMS WITH EN-SUITE FACILITIES www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 8 INTRODUCING:EURO SYHA HOSTEL HOSTEL NEWCASTLE EDINBURGH CENTRAL 17 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UQ | Tel: 0044 0845 490 0371 | Hotel Website OUR THOUGHTS TRIPADVISOR Euro Hostel Newcastle offers affordable hostel accommoda- tion in Newcastle city centre. The hostel is located in Carliol Square, a short walk to the magnificent Grey Street, the Bigg Market, Quayside & St James’ Park. The Hostel plays home to the Ware Rooms bar, one of our fa- vourite watering-holes in the City. A Sports Bar with great offers on drinks & an ideal spot for lunch, its worth the bed-rate alone! All of the rooms are en-suite & come with free wifi. The reception team is on hand 24 hours a day to assist you and we’re ideal for groups of all sizes. 3.5 Less than 10-minutes on foot to all corners of the city, the hostel offers the perfect location for experiencing Newcastle's nightlife and all the attractions in our city. 482 reviews ~ LOCATION #54 of 83 Hotels in Newcastle TRIPADVISOR MULTI-BEDDED EN-SUITE ROOMS sky high sports | the rugby tour specialists 9 INTRODUCING:ALBATROSS SYHA HOSTELHOSTEL EDINBURGHNEWCASTLE CENTRAL 51 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE | Tel: 0191 233 1330 | Hotel Website OUR THOUGHTS TRIPADVISOR Situated in the heart of Newcastle city centre, Albatross Hostel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free house safe and a laundry service. As there is no curfew for access to the property, guests are free to come and go at any time. Each room at Albatross Hostel comes with access to shared bathroom, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and inde- pendent room heating. Lockers are provided in each room. Towels are not provided but are available to hire. A pool table is available to use free of charge, and guests also benefit from free toast, tea and coffee. A cooked breakfast each morning is provided at a nearby Café. 4.0 Bars, clubs and restaurants can be found within a 2-minute walk of the hostel. St James’ Park is under 5 minutes away on foot. A great low-cost option in the heart of the Toon. 146 reviews ~ LOCATION #3 of 32 Specialty Lodging in Newcastle TRIPADVISOR MULTI-BEDDED EN-SUITE ROOMS www.skyhighsports.co.uk | +44 (0) 1434 636 097 | #rugbytour 10 INTRODUCING: NEWCASTLE We thoroughly believe that on the eighth day, the Good Lord put an axis into the ground in Newcastle City Centre and declared that the World shall revolve around this magnificent place for eternity.