June 10-15, 2020
Travel across the pond and to see one of the most fantastic cities in the world and also witness one of the greatest rivalries is baseball the Cubs vs. Cardinals! The rumors are true, another big rivalry is coming to London in 2020.
The London Rivalry Series will return in 2020 with a two‐game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. The 2020 series will see a return to a baseball‐configured London Olympic Stadium for the games scheduled on June 13th and 14th. The Cubs, a charter member of the Na onal League since 1876, and the Cardinals, who date back to 1892, comprise one of the best rivalries in Major League Baseball. The Cardinals' 11 World Series Championships are the most among all Na onal League franchises and the second most ever in MLB, while the Cubs' 2016 Fall Classic victory ranks as one of the most memorable tles in sports history. Did you know the Cardinals–Cubs rivalry, also called the Route 66 rivalry and The I‐55 rivalry, refers to the rivalry between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs of the Na onal League, one of the most bi er rivalries in Major League Baseball and in all of North American professional sports. Let’s show your team spirit!!
Price Includes:
Roundtrip Transporta on From Central Illinois
4 Night Accommoda ons in London
Roundtrip transfers to/from London Airport
Seats for June 14th Game
Roundtrip Game Transfers
Buffet Breakfast Daily
Local Host On Site
All Taxes & Fees On Included Features
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Trip Cancella on Insurance ($196.00 p.p.) Vacation Overview
Geese fly across the pond...and now it’s your turn! Nope, we aren’t talking about your local park pond; we’re talking about that big pond called the Atlan c Ocean. A er all, London is wai ng for you, and Direct Travel has made it easy for you to hop on a plane and travel “across the pond.” On this London trip, we’ve included your hotel reserva ons, exclusive sightseeing, and daily buffet breakfast. Plus, it’s important to us that your vaca on runs smoothly and that you have someone to help you throughout your stay. So we’ve included the services of a Local Host®, who will help you get the most out of your London package.
Your London trip begins as soon as you arrive. We pick you up at the airport and whisk you to your centrally located hotel, where you will meet your Local Host. You’ll receive materials on London, so you can start exploring immediately. In your leisure me, visit one of London’s hundreds of museums, including the Bri sh Museum or the Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms. London offers some of the best shopping in the world with large department stores, luxury bou ques, and quirky shops. Its theater scene rivals that of New York’s Broadway, so be sure to catch a show. Visit the historical treasures and examples of the Bri sh monarchy, such as Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. Or take an excursion outside of London to fascina ng Stonehenge or Shakespeare’s Stra ord‐upon‐Avon. Be sure to ask for sugges ons or assistance with planning any extra ac vi es. Don't miss out on this great rivalry for only $2,799.00 per person!!
Deposit $350.00 per person to reserve your spot. All monies once paid are non‐refundable therefore we recommend purchase travel protec on.
Itinerary
June 10th: DEPART CENTRAL ILLINOIS We depart from Bloomington, Illinois travel to Chicago O’Hare Airport where we will board our overnight flight to London.
June 11th: ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Welcome to London, a vibrant city with a diverse range of people and cultures, a huge offering of theaters and musical venues, and a dynamic art scene. Our Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your me. June 12th: SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN LONDON Your morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street; Piccadilly Circus; and Buckingham Palace. Take photographs of the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the riverbank, and the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays), Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece with its world‐famous dome is an iconic feature of London’s skyline, and the awe‐inspiring interior holds fascina ng stories about its history. (Breakfast Included)
June 13th: FREE DAY TO EXPLORE LONDON! We will offer a choice of op onal ac vi es or you can spend the day exploring London on your own. (Breakfast Included)
June 14th: CHICAGO CUBS vs ST. LOUIS CARDINALS GAME AT OLYMPIC STADIUM You will be transferred to the Olympic Stadium today for the game and all the excitement that comes with it. The Cardinals will be considered the home team. (Breakfast Included)
June 15th: RETURN HOME Your vaca on ends with breakfast this morning. Transfers will be provided to the London Airport for your return trip to Chicago. We will then be transferred back to Bloomington via motorcoach. WJBC London - Cubs vs Cardinal Game June 10 -15, 2020
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