THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE & WE ARE ENGLAND FOR RLWC2017.
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Welcome Message from Kevin MESSAGE FROM KEVIN Sinfield MBE & Glory Days 2-3 SINFIELD MBE
Why book with Glory Days 4-7 Tour Options Tour Ambassadors Flights Exclusive Match Functions Bespoke Options © SWPix RLWC2017 Schedule 8-9 Throughout my career whilst playing Tour Outline & Pricing 10-15 for England the fantastic support always really spurred us on as a group. All the RLWC2017 Cities 16-19 boys always talked about the amazing crowd support and how incredible it is to play in front of packed stadiums. How to Book /Payments 20 It is always an unbelievable feeling to have passionate and knowledgeable fans behind us. To capture some of that support at grounds across the RLWC2017 next year when we are playing on foreign soil would be a major bonus.
For those of you who make the long GLORY DAYS ARE DELIGHTED journey, your efforts will certainly be TO BE APPOINTED OFFICIAL appreciated by the team and they are RLWC2017 TRAVEL PARTNER looking forward to meeting you on some FOR ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE of the exciting inclusions within these Exclusive Official England Rugby Exclusive Official Tours. League Experiences In return for your support, the lads are • Exclusive Access to an England determined to give everything they have training session to try and bring the trophy home. • Pre match Q&A sessions • BBQ opportunities We look forward to seeing you there. • Private match sessions * (All experiences will be from England Kevin Sinfield MBE backroom staff, past players and squad players Former Leeds Rhinos & England Captain where available). Rugby Director, Rugby Football League
“DON’T JUST WATCH THE RLWC2017 – BE PART OF IT! THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE. WE ARE ENGLAND”
T: 0131 556 3840 E: [email protected] Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner of England Rugby League 2 W: www.rugbyleaguetraveloffice.com MESSAGE FROM GLORY DAYS
The RLWC2017 is the world’s greatest Rugby League Tournament and will take place in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in late 2017. Not only is the RLWC2017 the pinnacle for the players, it’s the ultimate experience for the fans who make the pilgrimage every four years to support their team in the world’s greatest game.
Official Supporter Tours by Glory Days are holidays like no other. Official match tickets, travel and accommodation are all taken care of – what we do is get you closer to the action than ever before.
Our packages can include many Official functions and many more opportunities not just to watch the RLWC2017 but to be part of it!
We are delighted that we can offer experiences throughout the RLWC2017 that are exclusive to our Official RLWC2017 England Supporters Tours – these include: • Exclusive access to an England training session • Pre match Q&A sessions • BBQ opportunities, and • Private match sessions (from England backroom staff, past players and squad players where available).
More details will be announced at a later date and much will depend on how the tournament progresses. We will have the best access to support the team!
Don’t just watch the RLWC2017 but be part of it!
We hope to see you there! The Glory Days Team
3 WHY BOOK WITH THE OFFICIAL RLWC2017 TRAVEL PARTNER OF ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE
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“DON’T JUST WATCH THE RLWC2017 – BE PART OF IT! THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE. WE ARE ENGLAND.”
The team at Glory Days has spent a great deal of time putting together what we believe is a fantastic range of tours and packages for anyone wanting to travel to the RLWC2017 to watch the greatest game at the greatest event!
“DON’T JUST WATCH THE RLWC2017 – BE PART OF IT! THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE. WE ARE ENGLAND”
T: 0131 556 3840 E: [email protected] Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner of England Rugby League 4 W: www.rugbyleaguetraveloffice.com Here’s why you should book with players this country has ever seen, having been Glory Days: inducted in November 2013. Garry was also the winner of the 1990 Rugby League World Golden OFFICIAL RLWC2017 TRAVEL PARTNER Boot. He represented Hull, Leeds, Balmain, England OF ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE & Great Britain. As the Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner for England Brett Kenny – Brett was a Rugby League we have unprecedented access to the natural and thrilled Rugby players, management and events and will make sure League crowds throughout you have the best access possible. Other companies the world. He played in 17 have Ambassadors but we have the full backing Tests, made 17 State of Origin of England Rugby League and will work with them appearances and won 4 to provide “a trip of a lifetime”. premierships with Parramatta. He is considered one of GUARANTEED OFFICIAL MATCH TICKETS Australia’s finest footballers of the 20th century. He As an Official Travel Agent for the event we have represented Parramatta, Wigan, NSW and Australia. secured guaranteed tickets for all the matches within the program and any additional matches Garry & Brett will join us at certain points of the you would like to see. RLWC 2017 and more details will follow.
At the RLWC 2013 in the UK there was hardly a spare A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF QUALITY HOTELS seat at any venue so it is vitally important that as you A range of hotels are available in all the cities and are travelling so far and making such a commitment these hotels have been individually inspected by you know you have guaranteed and official tickets. Glory Days staff and will be inspected again as part Most packages include Cat A+ tickets, the best of stringent site visits. For more detailed information, available for general public and only available to contact Glory Days on 0131 556 3840 or Official Travel Agents. www.rugbyleaguetraveloffice.com
TOUR AMBASSADORS FLIGHTS You will have access to some of the leading We are including Economy flights from Manchester names in Rugby League and we will make further or London Heathrow but we can offer additional announcements as we progress. Initially we have options if required. We work with major scheduled the following legends! These guys will add a wealth Airlines including Etihad, Emirates, Qantas and of knowledge of the game and will give you a great Singapore Airlines. We can also upgrade flights to insight into previous tours as well as the tournament First or Business class and we will provide a as it unfolds. supplement on request
Garry E. Schofield OBE OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS IN ALL CITIES – Garry is a Rugby League As an Official Travel Agent we have access to all the playing legend of the functions throughout the tournament, some may be 1980s and 1990s and is a included in the package and others can be additional member of the British Rugby extras. We will keep you updated. League Hall of Fame which comprises the 21 greatest
5 SOCIAL CALENDER / ATTRACTIONS PACKAGE OPTIONS In all the tour venues we will have a comprehensive list of social events as well as the ability to book many Platinum Packages additional attractions. These packages include first class hotels in central locations, breakfast, allocated tour directors and the Being the Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner of England best match tickets available at the stadiums. There Rugby League will also give us unprecedented will be the most inclusions including welcome access to the current squad, past players and team drinks and farewell dinners as well as functions management – more details will follow! around the fixtures. Airport transfers will be included and match transfers at Auckland only. TOUR MANAGERS Some of the tours will have dedicated Tour Managers, Gold Packages these experienced travel experts will be on hand to These packages include superior class hotels in make sure the tour runs smoothly and becomes a trip central locations, breakfast, group tour managers and of a lifetime! the best match tickets available at the stadiums. There will be many inclusions including welcome drinks as GLORY DAYS STAFF ON LOCATION / 24 HOUR well as functions around the fixtures. Airport transfers ASSISTANCE will be included and match transfers at Auckland only. Experienced personnel will be on location throughout the RLWC 2017 period to assist all Glory Silver Packages Days participants. A centralised hospitality desk will These packages include standard class hotels in be established in each city and our staff will be on central locations, breakfast, assistance as required location at hotels to assist when required. We will and the Cat C match tickets available at the stadiums. provide a 24-hour local emergency contact telephone There will be many inclusions including functions number throughout the tournament dates to address around the fixtures. Airport transfers will be included any unforeseen issues that might occur. and match transfers at Auckland only.
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE All Glory Days travellers will receive a minimum of polo shirt, cap and rucksack within the package
ATOL / ABTOT All Glory Days travellers have peace of mind and full financial cover as we are fully bonded with ATOL (flight inclusive travel) and ABTOT (flight exclusive travel).
TOUR OPTIONS We have tried to make a package option for all that will suit their requirements and budget whilst making sure that there are enough inclusions as well as possible additions that will make the RLWC 2017 a trip of a lifetime.
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“DON’T JUST WATCH THE RLWC2017 – BE PART OF IT! THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE. WE ARE ENGLAND”
T: 0131 556 3840 E: [email protected] Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner of England Rugby League 6 W: www.rugbyleaguetraveloffice.com including the RLWC2017 Final, Saturday 2 December 2017, the Finals Festival will become the official live site for the Grand Final, Grand Final Breakfast, Official Closing Party, team parades and will include live broadcast of the RLWC2017 Final on large screens, live entertainment, food and beverage stalls, merchandise, activities and the official closing party of the event. We can offer VIP Tickets exclusively to the Festival including exclusive access to VIP areas and will include food and beverage in the ticket price.
RLWC2017 SUPPORTERS VILLAGE The RLWC2017 Supporter Village will be the official © Tourism Australia out of stadium pre-match social hub for Rugby League Fan Package Holders to access pre-game To create memories of a lifetime we will keep you (open up to four hours before kick-off). It will be updated with additional options and how to book. offered in the hosting cities of the three Australian pool matches, quarter finals and semi-finals. Some options will be Rugby League orientated with additional functions, BBQ’s and HQ bars in all the cities. Supporter Villages will be located within walking Other options will be attractions and excursions at all distance to stadium. Entertainment, food and the cities we will be staying in such as Sydney harbour beverage available in the experience. Bridge walk, Australia Zoo and Phillips Island. We will Only Available at Certain Matches provide a whole array of additional options and you can book directly with Glory Days before departure. BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR RLWC2017 will run exclusive behind the scenes at Key EXCLUSIVE MATCH FUNCTIONS Games. Each tour will guide 20 lucky people through As part of the Official Travel Programme we have VIP areas including; change rooms, broadcast boxes, included (and can add as additional options if not) field of play and more. the following functions. More Details to be confirmed
OFFICIAL RLWC2017 WELCOME FUNCTION BESPOKE OPTIONS Gain access to the Official RLWC2017 Welcome Function just hours before the start of the 2017 Glory Days are delighted to be able to offer a full Rugby League World Cup in Melbourne. This exclusive bespoke package as per request. We will have function will enjoy amazing entertainment, panel programmes that can encompass discussions with coaches and key rugby league Other Nations personalities, 4-course premium dinner and drinks • Stopovers within walking distance of the stadium. • • Additional Australia / New Zealand Experiences OFFICIAL RLWC2017 GRAND FINAL FESTIVAL – VIP We can offer flight inclusive or exclusive packages The Rugby League World Cup 2017 Finals Festival to meet your requirements! will become the pinnacle out of stadium event during the Rugby League World Cup. Held over three days
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“DON’T JUST WATCH THE RLWC2017 – BE PART OF IT! THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE. WE ARE ENGLAND”
T: 0131 556 3840 E: [email protected] Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner of England Rugby League 8 W: www.rugbyleaguetraveloffice.com Melbourne / Melbourne Rectangular Stadium Capacity: 30,050 Nestled between the Yarra River and the MCG, the major tenants are NRL team Melbourne Storm, the Super Rugby Team Melbourne Rebels, and the A League teams Melbourne Victory FC and Melbourne City FC
Sydney / Sydney Football Stadium Capacity: 45,500 Located in Moore Park in the South Eastern suburbs of Sydney, Sydney Football Stadium was built in 1988 and is Sydney’s premier rectangular field venue for Rugby League, Rugby Union and Soccer. The grounds major tenants are the Sydney Roosters, NSW Waratahs and Sydney FC
Perth / Perth Rectangular Stadium Capacity: 20,500 Located close to Perth’s CBD, the Perth Rectangular Stadium is currently home to 2 major sporting clubs – Perth Glory FC and the Western Force. In 2004 the ground was redeveloped, converting it from an oval field to a rectangular field.
Auckland / Mt Smart Stadium Capacity: 30,000 Located in the suburb of Penrose, 10km south of the city centre, the Mount Smart Stadium is the home ground of the National Rugby League team, the New Zealand Warriors. The Stadium was chosen as the main Athletics Stadium as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
Brisbane / Brisbane Stadium Capacity: 52,500 Brisbane Stadium hosted the 2008 Rugby League World Cup final and has been favourably compared to Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium and London’s Twickenham Stadium. It is within walking distance of Brisbane’s CBD.
9 TOUR 1 / ENGLAND POOL MATCHES (MELBOURNE, SYDNEY & PERTH) Wednesday 25th October – Tuesday 14th November (21 Days / 18 Nights)
Wed 25th October / Day 1: Fly Manchester Fri 10th – Sat 11th November / Days 17 & 18: Leisure time (or London) to Melbourne in Perth, optional additional tours and excursions available Thu 26th October / Day 2: Arrive Melbourne and transfer to Sun 12th November / Day 19: England v France and Supporters the hotel for a 6-night stay – Welcome Drinks (if Gold / Platinum) Village (if chosen this match) – Farewell Dinner (Platinum) Fri 27th October / Day 3: Pre match welcome function Mon 13th November / Day 20: Fly Perth to Manchester (if Gold / Platinum) then England v Australia (or London) Sat 28th – Tue 31st October / Days 4 – 7: Leisure time in Tue 14th November / Day 21: Arrive in Manchester (or London). Melbourne, optional additional tours and excursions available Tour completes Wed 1st November / Day 8: Fly Melbourne to Sydney then transfer to hotel for an 8-night stay GLORY DAYS ARE DELIGHTED TO BE Thu 2nd – Fri 3rd November / Days 9 & 10: Leisure time in APPOINTED OFFICIAL RLWC2017 TRAVEL Sydney, optional additional tours and excursions available PARTNER FOR ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE Sat 4th November / Day 11: England v Lebanon and Supporters Exclusive Official England Rugby League Experiences Village (if chosen this match) • Exclusive Access to an England training session Sun 5th – Wed 8th November / Days 12 – 15: Leisure time in • Pre match Q&A sessions Sydney, optional additional tours and excursions available • BBQ opportunities • Private match sessions Thu 9th November / Day 16: Fly Sydney to Perth then transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay * (All experiences will be from England backroom staff, past players and squad players where available).
SILVER GOLD PLATINUM From £3899 ( Single £5099) From £4499 ( Single £5999) From £5499 ( Single £7499) International flights as indicated International flights as indicated International flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Standard Accommodation (or Similar) Superior Accommodation (or Similar) Deluxe Accommodation (or Similar) Ibis Melbourne – 6nts Novotel on Collins – 6nts Langham Melbourne – 6nts Travelodge Wynyard – 8nts Park Royal Darling Harbour – 8nts Radisson Sydney – 8nts Ibis Perth – 4nts Novotel Langley – 4nts Pan Pacific Perth – 4nts Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Official Category C tickets (3 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (3 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (3 Matches) Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Supporters Village Official Welcome Function Official Welcome Function (1 Match apart from opening) (Opening Match) (Opening Match) Supporters Village Supporters Village Airport transfers (if part of group flight) (1 Match apart from opening) (1 Match apart from opening) 24 Hour Emergency Line Airport transfers (if part of group flight) Airport transfers (if part of group flight) Welcome Drinks Match transfers (if required) Group Tour Manager Welcome Drinks Allocated Tour Director Behind the Scenes Tour Farewell dinner
NOT INCLUDED: Any meal or item not mentioned in the itinerary; Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, mini bar etc); Passport and / or visa costs where applicable; Travel Insurance; Porterage and baggage handling.
“DON’T JUST WATCH THE RLWC2017 – BE PART OF IT! THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE. WE ARE ENGLAND”
T: 0131 556 3840 E: [email protected] Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner of England Rugby League 10 W: www.rugbyleaguetraveloffice.com TOUR 2 / QUARTER FINAL (MELBOURNE) / SEMI FINAL (AUCKLAND) / FINAL (BRISBANE) / PLUS STOPOVER SYDNEY Thursday 16th November – Tuesday 5th December (20 Days / 17 Nights)
Thu 16th November / Day 1: Fly Manchester (or London) Mon 27th November – Wed 29th November / Days 12 – 14: to Melbourne Leisure time in Sydney, optional additional tours and excursions Fri 17th November / Day 2: Arrive Melbourne and transfer to available the hotel for a 5-night stay – Welcome Drinks (if Gold / Platinum) Thu 30th November / Day 15: Fly Sydney to Brisbane then Sat 18th November / Day 3: Leisure time in Melbourne, optional transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay additional tours and excursions available Fri 1st December / Day 16: Leisure time in Brisbane, optional Sun 19th November / Day 4: Supporters Village additional tours and excursions available (if chosen this match) then Quarter-final Sat 2nd December / Day 17: Final and Official RLWC2017 Grand Mon 20th – Tue 21st November / Days 5 & 6: Leisure time Final Festival – VIP (if Gold / Platinum) in Melbourne, optional additional tours and excursions available Sun 3rd December / Day 18: Leisure time in Brisbane, optional Wed 22nd November / Day 7: Fly Melbourne to Auckland then additional tours and excursions available – Farewell Dinner transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay (Platinum) Thu 23rd – Fri 24th November / Days 8 & 9: Leisure time in Mon 4th December / Day 19: Fly Brisbane to Manchester Auckland, optional additional tours and excursions available (or London) Sat 25th November / Day 10: Semi-final and Supporters Village Tue 5th December / Day 20: Arrive in Manchester (or London). (if chosen this match) Tour completes Sun 26th November / Day 11: Fly Auckland to Sydney then transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay
SILVER GOLD PLATINUM From £4299 ( Single £5399) From £4999 ( Single £6499) From £5999 ( Single £7799) International flights as indicated International flights as indicated International flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Standard Accommodation (or Similar) Superior Accommodation (or Similar) Deluxe Accommodation (or Similar) Ibis Melbourne – 5nts Novotel on Collins Melbourne – 5nts Langham Melbourne – 5nts President Auckland – 4nts Mercure Auckland – 4nts Stamford Plaza – 4nts Travelodge Wynyard – 4nts Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney – 4nts Radisson Sydney – 4nts Ibis Brisbane – 4nts Capri by Fraser Brisbane – 4nts Sofitel Brisbane – 4nts Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Official Category C tickets (3 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (3 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (3 Matches) Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Supporters Village Official RLWC2017 Grand Official RLWC2017 Grand (1 Match apart not final) Final Festival – VIP Final Festival – VIP 24 Hour Emergency LIne Supporters Village (1 Match) Supporters Village (1 Match) Airport transfers (if part of group flight) Airport transfers (if part of group flight) Welcome Drinks Match transfers (if required) Group Tour Manager Welcome Drinks Match transfer (Auckland) Allocated Tour Director Behind the Scenes Tour Farewell dinner
NOT INCLUDED: Any meal or item not mentioned in the itinerary; Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, mini bar etc); Passport and / or visa costs where applicable; Travel Insurance; Porterage and baggage handling.
11 TOUR 3 / ENGLAND LAST POOL (PERTH) / QUARTER FINAL (MELBOURNE) / SEMI FINAL (AUCKLAND) / FINAL (BRISBANE) / PLUS STOPOVER SYDNEY Thursday 9th November – Tuesday 5th December (27 Days / 24 Nights)
Thu 9th November / Day 1: Fly Manchester (or London) to Perth Thu 23rd – Fri 24th November / Day 15 & 16: Leisure time in Fri 10th November / Day 2: Arrive Perth then transfer to hotel for Auckland, optional additional tours and excursions available a 6-night stay – Welcome Drinks (if Gold / Platinum) Leisure time Sat 25th November / Day 17: Semi-final and Supporters Village in Day (if chosen this match) Sat 11th November / Day 3: Leisure time in Perth, optional Sun 26th November / Day 18: Fly Auckland to Sydney then additional tours and excursions available transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay Sun 12th November / Day 4: England v France and Supporters Mon 27th – Wed 29th November / Days 19 – 21: Leisure time in Village (if chosen this match) Sydney, optional additional tours and excursions available Mon 13th – Wed 15th November / Days 5 – 7: Leisure time in Thu 30th November / Day 22: Fly Sydney to Brisbane then Perth, optional additional tours and excursions available transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay Thu 16th November / Day 8: Arrive Melbourne and transfer to Fri 1st December / Day 23: Leisure time in Brisbane, optional the hotel for a 6-night stay additional tours and excursions available Fri 17th November – Saturday 18th November / Days 9 & Sat 2nd December / Day 24: Final and Official RLWC2017 Grand 10: Leisure time in Melbourne, optional additional tours and Final Festival – VIP (if Gold / Platinum) excursions available Sun 3rd December / Day 25: Leisure time in Brisbane, optional Sun 19th November / Day 11: Quarter-final and Supporters additional tours and excursions available – Farewell Dinner Village (if chosen this match) (Platinum) Mon 20th – Tue 21st November / Days 12 & 13: Leisure time in Mon 4th December / Day 26: Fly Brisbane to Manchester Melbourne, optional additional tours and excursions available (or London) Wed 22nd November / Day 14: Fly Melbourne to Auckland then Tue 5th December / Day 27: Arrive in Manchester (or London). transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay Tour completes
SILVER GOLD PLATINUM From £4799 ( Single £6299) From £5499 ( Single £7499) From £6499 ( Single £8999) International flights as indicated International flights as indicated International flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Standard Accommodation (or Similar) Superior Accommodation (or Similar) Deluxe Accommodation (or Similar) Travelodge Perth – 6nts Novotel on Langley – 6nts Pan Pacific Perth – 6nts Ibis Melbourne – 6nts Novotel on Collins Melbourne – 6nts Langham Melbourne – 6nts President Auckland – 4nts Mercure Auckland – 4nts Stamford Plaza – 4nts Travelodge Wynyard – 4nts Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney – 4nts Radisson Sydney – 4nts Ibis Brisbane – 4nts Capri by Fraser Brisbane – 4nts Sofitel Brisbane – 4nts Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Official Category C tickets (4 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (4 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (4 Matches) Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Official RLWC2017 Grand Official RLWC2017 Grand Supporters Village (1 Match) Final Festival – VIP Final Festival – VIP Match transfer (Auckland) Supporters Village (1 Match) Supporters Village (1 Match) Airport transfers Airport transfers Airport transfers (Auckland if part of group flight) (if part of group flight) (if part of group flight) 24 Hour Emergency LIne Welcome Drinks Match transfers (if required) Group Tour Manager Welcome Drinks Match transfer (Auckland) Allocated Tour Director Behind the Scenes Tour/ Farewell dinner
NOT INCLUDED: Any meal or item not mentioned in the itinerary; Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, mini bar etc); Passport and / or visa costs where applicable; Travel Insurance; Porterage and baggage handling.
“DON’T JUST WATCH THE RLWC2017 – BE PART OF IT! THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE. WE ARE ENGLAND”
T: 0131 556 3840 E: [email protected] Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner of England Rugby League 12 W: www.rugbyleaguetraveloffice.com TOUR 4 / SEMI FINAL (AUCKLAND) / FINAL (BRISBANE) / PLUS STOPOVER SYDNEY Tuesday 21st November – Tuesday 5th December (15 Days / 12 Nights)
Tue 21st November / Day 1: Fly Manchester (or London) Sat 2nd December / Day 12: Final and Official RLWC2017 to Auckland Grand Final Festival – VIP (if Gold / Platinum) Wed 22nd November / Day 2: Arrive Auckland then transfer Sun 3rd December / Day 13: Leisure time in Brisbane, optional to hotel for a 4-night stay additional tours and excursions available – Farewell Dinner Thu 23rd – Fri 24th November / Days 3 & 4: Leisure time (Platinum) in Auckland, optional additional tours and excursions available Mon 4th December / Day 14: Fly Brisbane to Manchester Sat 25th November / Day 5: Semi-final and Supporters Village (or London) (if chosen this match) Tue 5th December / Day 15: Arrive in Manchester (or London). Sun 26th November / Day 6: Fly Auckland to Sydney then Tour completes transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay Mon 27th – Wed 29th November / Days 7 – 9: Leisure time GLORY DAYS ARE DELIGHTED TO BE in Sydney, optional additional tours and excursions available APPOINTED OFFICIAL RLWC2017 TRAVEL PARTNER FOR ENGLAND RUGBY LEAGUE Thu 30th November / Day 10: Fly Sydney to Brisbane then transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay Exclusive Official England Rugby League Experiences Fri 1st December / Day 11: Leisure time in Brisbane, optional • Exclusive Access to an England training session additional tours and excursions available • Pre match Q&A sessions • BBQ opportunities • Private match sessions * (All experiences will be from England backroom staff, past players and squad players where available).
SILVER GOLD PLATINUM From £3599 ( Single £4599) From £4199 ( Single £5399) From £4799 ( Single £6199) International flights as indicated International flights as indicated International flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Standard Accommodation (or Similar) Superior Accommodation (or Similar) Deluxe Accommodation (or Similar) President Auckland – 4nts Mercure Auckland – 4nts Stamford Plaza – 4nts Travelodge Wynyard – 4nts Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney – 4nts Radisson Sydney – 4nts Ibis Brisbane – 4nts Capri by Fraser Brisbane – 4nts Sofitel Brisbane – 4nts Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Official Category C tickets (2 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (2 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (2 Matches) Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Official RLWC2017 Grand Official RLWC2017 Grand Supporters Village (1 Match) Final Festival – VIP Final Festival – VIP Match transfer (Auckland) Supporters Village (1 Match) Supporters Village (1 Match) Airport transfers Airport transfers Airport transfers (Auckland if part of group flight) (if part of group flight) (if part of group flight) 24 Hour Emergency LIne Welcome Drinks Match transfers (if required) Group Tour Manager Welcome Drinks Match transfer (Auckland) Allocated Tour Director Behind the Scenes Tour Farewell dinner
NOT INCLUDED: Any meal or item not mentioned in the itinerary; Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, mini bar etc); Passport and / or visa costs where applicable; Travel Insurance; Porterage and baggage handling.
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TOUR 5 / ENGLAND THREE POOL GAMES / QUARTER FINAL (MELBOURNE) / SEMI FINAL (AUCKLAND) / FINAL (BRISBANE) / PLUS STOPOVER CAIRNS AND ROTORUA Wednesday 25th October – Tuesday 5th December (42 Days / 39 Nights)
Wed 25th October / Day 1: Fly Manchester (or London) Thu 9th November / Day 16: Fly Sydney to Perth then transfer to Melbourne to hotel for a 4-night stay Thu 26th October / Day 2: Arrive Melbourne and transfer to Fri 10th – Sat 11th November / Days 17 & 18: Leisure time the hotel for a 6-night stay – Welcome Drinks (if Gold / Platinum) in Perth, optional additional tours and excursions available Fri 27th October / Day 3: Pre match welcome function (if Gold Sun 12th November / Day 19: England v France and Supporters / Platinum) then England v Australia Village (if chosen this match) – Farewell Dinner (Platinum) Sat 28th – Tue 31st October / Days 4 – 7: Leisure time in Mon 13th November / Day 20: Fly Perth to Cairns– 4 Nights. Melbourne, optional additional tours and excursions available There is also the option to spend additional time in Perth instead Wed 1st November / Day 8: Fly Melbourne to Sydney then of Cairns, or alternatively we can assist with a bespoke option and transfer to hotel for an 8-night stay price accordingly. The group option will be Cairns Thu 2nd – Fri 3rd November / Days 9 & 10: Leisure time in Tue 14th – Thu 16th Nov / Days 21-23: Leisure time in Cairns Sydney, optional additional tours and excursions available Fri 17th November / Day 24: Fly to Melbourne and transfer to Sat 4th November / Day 11: England v Lebanon and Supporters the hotel for a 5-night stay – Welcome Drinks (if Gold / Platinum) Village (if chosen this match) to meet your new group Sun 5th – Wed 8th November / Days 12 – 15: Leisure time in Sat 18th November / Day 25: Leisure time in Melbourne, Sydney, optional additional tours and excursions available optional additional tours and excursions available
“DON’T JUST WATCH THE RLWC2017 – BE PART OF IT! THIS IS RUGBY LEAGUE. WE ARE ENGLAND”
T: 0131 556 3840 E: [email protected] Official RLWC2017 Travel Partner of England Rugby League 14 W: www.rugbyleaguetraveloffice.com Sun 19th November / Day 26: Supporters Village (if chosen this Wed 29th November / Day 36: Fly to Brisbane then transfer match) then Quarter-final to hotel for a 5-night stay Mon 20th – Tue 21st November / Days 27 & 28: Leisure time in Thu 30th Nov – Fri 1st December / Days 37 & 38: Leisure time Melbourne, optional additional tours and excursions available in Brisbane, optional additional tours and excursions available Wed 22nd November / Day 29: Fly Melbourne to Auckland then Sat 2nd December / Day 39: Final and Official RLWC2017 Grand transfer to hotel for a 4-night stay Final Festival – VIP (if Gold / Platinum) Thu 23rd – Fri 24th November / Days 30 & 31: Leisure time Sun 3rd December / Day 40: Leisure time in Brisbane, optional in Auckland, optional additional tours and excursions available additional tours and excursions available – Farewell Dinner Sat 25th November / Day 32: Semi-final and Supporters Village (Platinum) (if chosen this match) Mon 4th December / Day 41: Fly Brisbane to Manchester Sun 26th November / Day 33: Land Travel to Rotorua for a 3 night (or London) stay. There is also the option to stay in Auckland, or alternatively Tue 5th December / Day 42: Arrive in Manchester (or London). we can assist with a bespoke option and price accordingly. The Tour completes group option will be Rotorua Mon 27th – Tue 28th November / Days 34 – 35: Leisure time in Rotorua
SILVER GOLD PLATINUM From £6899 ( Single £9999) From £8199 ( Single £11,799) From £9499 ( Single £13,999) International flights as indicated International flights as indicated International flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Domestic flights as indicated Standard Accommodation (or Similar) Superior Accommodation (or Similar) Deluxe Accommodation (or Similar) Ibis Melbourne – 6nts / 5nts Novotel on Collins Melbourne – 6nts / 5nts Langham Melbourne – 6nts / 5nts Travelodge Wynyard – 8nts Parkroyal Darling Harbour – 8nts Radisson Blu Sydney – 8nts Travelodge Perth – 4nts Novotel on Langley – 4nts Pan Pacific Perth – 4nts Breakfree Royal Harbour – 4nts Breakfree Royal Harbour – 4nts Breakfree Royal Harbour – 4nts President Auckland – 4nts Mercure Auckland – 4nts Stamford Plaza – 4nts Quest Rotorua – 3nts Quest Rotorua – 3nts Quest Rotorua – 3nts Ibis Brisbane – 5nts Capri by Fraser Brisbane – 5nts Sofitel Brisbane – 5nts Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Breakfast daily Official Category C tickets (6 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (6 Matches) Official Category A+ tickets (6 Matches) Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Official Merchandise Official RLWC2017 Grand Official RLWC2017 Grand Supporters Village (1 Match) Final Festival – VIP Final Festival – VIP Match transfer (Auckland) Supporters Village (1 Match) Supporters Village (1 Match) Airport transfers Airport transfers Airport transfers (Auckland if part of group flight) (if part of group flight) (if part of group flight) 24 Hour Emergency Line Welcome Drinks Match transfers (if required) Group Tour Manager Welcome Drinks Match transfer (Auckland) Allocated Tour Director Behind the Scenes Tour Farewell dinner
NOT INCLUDED: Any meal or item not mentioned in the itinerary; Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, mini bar etc); Passport and / or visa costs where applicable; Travel Insurance; Porterage and baggage handling.
15 RLWC2017 CITIES & EXAMPLE HOTELS
PERTH IS THE CAPITAL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The average temperature in Melbourne in November AND ENJOYS A VIBRANT, RELAXED LIFESTYLE is 22 degrees. The sunniest capital city in Australia, Perth offers Highlights a vibrant, relaxed lifestyle with beautiful natural • Queen Victoria Market highlights. It boasts one of the largest inner city parks • Melbourne Cricket Ground in the world, clean, uncrowded beaches and famous • Penguin Island St Kilda sunsets. Laid back and with wonderful weather it is a great place to visit.
The average temperature in Perth in November is 26 degrees.
Highlights • Kings Park – larger than Central Park in New York • Swan River Cruise • Fremantle • Cottesloe Beach
Example Hotels Travelodge (Silver) In the East of the city, this contemporary hotel is just a short walk from the Swan River, and offers good value for money. Distance from Stadium: 1.5km
Novotel on Langley (Gold) Located in Perth’s city © Tourism Australia centre within easy walking distance of shopping malls, restaurants, sporting grounds and tourist attractions. Example Hotels Distance from Stadium: 1.8km Ibis (Silver) is a funky, high rise hotel offering great value city accommodation. Pan Pacific (Platinum) is a luxury 5* hotel overlooking Distance from Stadium: 3.1km the Swan River with refined rooms, great location and plenty of eating options. Novotel on Collins (Gold) is a trendy, well placed Distance from Stadium: 1.8km hotel with stylish, modern rooms. Enjoy 4* hospitality and the best of Melbourne on your doorstep. Distance from Stadium: 2.1km MELBOURNE IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF VICTORIA, AND THE SECOND LARGEST IN AUSTRALIA Langham (Platinum) is a sanctuary nestled on the Melbourne sits beside the River Yarra, about 5 km famous Southbank Promenade, with sweeping vistas from Port Philip Bay. Renowned for its sense of of the River Yarra and City Skyline. culture, creativity and style, the city is home to many Distance from Stadium: 3km glamorous festivals, events and shopping precincts, and the locals have a lively passion for sport, fine dining and boutique drinking spots
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BRISBANE, THE CAPITAL OF QUEENSLAND Example Hotels IS ONE OF THE OLDEST CITIES IN AUSTRALIA Ibis Brisbane (Silver) is conveniently located in the city centre within walking distance of the Queens Brisbane boasts an extensive events calendar that Street mall shopping precinct. includes music, sports, cultural activities and food and Distance to Stadium: 1.6km wine events. Mix with the locals at weekend markets, explore parklands and laneways, or enjoy the South Capri by Fraser (Gold) is a sleek hotel in a modern Bank Cultural Precinct, which is dedicated to the arts. high rise building. Rooms are contemporary, and the hotel also has a pool. The average temperature in Brisbane in December Distance to Stadium: 3.5km is 29 degrees. Sofitel (Platinum) is a luxury 5* hotel with stylish, Highlights upscale rooms featuring Nespresso coffee machines. • Australia Zoo Distance to Stadium: 2.8km • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary • Southbank Cultural Precinct
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SYDNEY IS ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC Example Hotels CITIES IN THE WORLD, AND ONE OF THE MOST Travelodge Wynyard (Silver) is set in a modern, PHOTOGRAPHED LOCATIONS upscale building and just 1.5km from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney is home to beautiful beaches, famous Distance to Stadium: 3.7km buildings, historic landmarks and award winning restaurants. From the amazing views of Sydney Parkroyal Darling Harbour (Gold) is located Harbour to the tranquillity of Hyde Park, there in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, and offers stylish is something here for everyone. Sydney Harbour is one contemporary rooms with fabulous views of of the most photographed locations in the world, with downtown Sydney. the twin landmarks of the Sydney Harbour and Bridge Distance from Stadium: 3km and the Sydney Opera House taking pride of place. Radisson (Platinum) has just underwent a complete The average temperature in Sydney in November redesign, and is proud to unveil fully reinvigorated is 24 degrees. rooms with boutique style charm. Close to the Harbour Bridge, it has a great location. Highlights Distance to Stadium: 3.5km • Sydney Harbour Bridge – take a walk across it for spectacular views • Sydney Opera House • Harbour Cruise • Bondi Beach
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AUCKLAND, KNOWN BY THE MAORI PEOPLE AS Example Hotels “TĀMAKI MAKAURAU”, IS A CITY LIKE NO OTHER, Best Western President (Silver) is located in the AND NEW ZEALAND’S LARGEST centre of Auckland and offers good value for money. Rooms are air conditioned. More than just a city, Auckland is a whole region full of things to see and do. Best of all, with so many Mercure (Gold) is located in the heart of the Auckland experiences close by it’s easy to hop from one waterfront district overlooking the spectacular adventure to the next. Beautiful natural surroundings, harbour and bustling city. a fantastic urban setting, a wealth of shops, bars and restaurants and a sunny climate make this a city like Stamford Plaza (Platinum) A timeless classic, this no other. hotel offers high end rooms in plush décor and is truly one of the finest hotels in Auckland. The average temperature in Auckland in November is 20 degrees All Hotels are City Centre and easy access to the Harbour front. Transfers are provided to the Highlights Stadium as out with the city. • Sky Tower • Harbour Cruise • Hauraki Gulf
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