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THE ASHES FESTIVE TOUR Australia 2010/11

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The 3 mobile Boxing Day Test is a special occasion and the atmosphere at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will be electrifying, especially if the series is proving to be a close contest. Melbournians take sport very seriously and this is re�ected in the awesome stadium that is the MCG. They are also passionate about good food and wine, excellent events, festivals and great co�ee! Indulge in their passions during your stay in Melbourne and as you explore the city, the coastline and national parks beyond.

The �nal showdown 3 mobile Ashes Test will be in Sydney and if it is evens after the �rst four matches, like it was in England in 2009, then fans will be in for an extra treat! Win, lose or draw, vistors to Sydney will be bowled over by the spectacular sights and the variety of experiences to enjoy day and night. If you have holidayed in Sydney before, you will know what all the fuss is about. Even for those of you that haven’t been, The Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach will all feel familiar to you. Nothing beats experiencing them �rst hand.

Includes Melbourne & Sydney Test with Christmas lunch and New Year Cruise on Sydney Harbour

TourThe Festive Tour

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TourItinerary

Wednesday 22nd December Depart London Heathrow 22.00hrs on Qantas �ight QF010 to Melbourne.

Friday 24th December On arrival into Melbourne, you will be met at the airport by a Global Sports Travel Representative and transferred for your 7 night stay on a bed & breakfast basis at a 4 star hotel of your choice. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, followed by an evening of welcome drinks with your host cricket legend Allan Lamb.

Saturday 25th December Christmas Lunch, with the rest of the day at leisure.

Sunday 26th – Thursday 30thDecember For the next 5 days watch the 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne with gold class tickets. There is also a Boxing Day breakfast hosted by Sir Ian Botham at the Hilton Hotel. During the test there will be a cricket evening to discuss the days play with Allan Lamb and Guests.

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Friday 31st December Depart Melbourne at 13.00am on Qantas �ight QF434 to Sydney. On arrival into Sydney, you will be transferred to a 4 star hotel of your choice for your 8 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a cruise party on Sydney Harbour and toast in the New Year.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd January Today is at leisure

Monday 3rd – Friday 7th JanuaryFor the following 5 days enjoy the 5th and �nal Ashes Test in Sydney with gold class tickets.

Saturday 8th January Depart Sydney at 17.40pm on Qantas �ight QF031 to London Heathrow.

Four-star Tour

Private car transfers (Can be arranged for an additional surcharge)

Travel insurance

All meals and drinks not stated

Items of a personal nature

Optional day tours

Pre and post tour holiday options

Flight upgrades available

Visa required

Hotel Upgrades are available on request.

Flight upgrades available on request:Premium Economy to Melbourne/Sydney from £1314Buissness Class to Melbourne/Sydney from £2078

What is included in your tour: What is not included:

4 Star Package from £5900pp including �ights, hotels and gold match tickets, excluding full hospitality and events.

Single Supplements are available on request.

International economy class �ights with Qantas Airlines

Airport Taxes

Domestic �ight from Melbourne to Sydney including Airport taxes

Four star hotel accommodation at the Crown Promenade Hotel Melbourne and Sydney Marriott Hotel with breakfast daily.

Coach Transfers

Joined at the Test Matches with cricket legend Allan Lamb

Meet Cricket Legends Sir Ian Botham, Je� Thomson and Matthew Hayden

Gold Level tickets at the Test Matches for the whole 5 days

Welcome Drinks

Cricket ticket holders and Global Sports ticket wallet and polo shirt

Christmas Lunch

Boxing Day breakfast hosted by Ian Botham at The Hilton Hotel

New Years Evening Party Cruise

LITTLE PENGUIN PARADE, KOALAS AND KANGAROOSVisit Warrook farm and enjoy feeding the kangaroos. At Phillip Island visit the koala conservation centre and observe cuddly koalas. View The Nobbies and Australia’s largest seal population. At dusk, enjoy the little penguin parade and see the penguins make their way to their dune burrows.

GREAT OCEAN ROAD ADVENTUREEnjoy one of the world’s great coastal drives with dramatic scenery of striking contrasts. See Lorne, Torquay and some of Victoria’s magni�cent surf beaches, including the famous Bell’s Beach. Discover Shipwreck Coast at Port Campbell National Park. See the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge. Enjoy a traditional Aussie billy tea while taking in the views.

CITY SIGHTSDiscover all the charms of elegant and contemporary Melbourne. Cross the West Gate Bridge for amazing city views and observe the Yarra River’s bustling activity. See Captain Cooks cottage, Queen Victoria Market, Fitzroy gardens and Albert Park. Visit the historic Shrine of Remembrance and stroll along Southbank’s waterfront precinct.

PUFFING BILLY, YARRA VALLEY AND WILDLIFERide the historic Pu�ng Billy, a fully restored narrow gauge rail steam train through lush forests before sampling traditional Australian billy tea and lamington cakes. In the Yarra Valley enjoy a spit roast lunch and the company of local winemakers at Fergusson’s Winery. Stroll through Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary and see koalas, kangaroos and emus, before watching the Eagles Fly demonstration.

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TourOptional Melbourne Day Tours

MELBOURNEColonial Tramcar Restaurant cruises the streets of Melbourne while diners enjoy �ne cuisine, and a selection of the best Australian wines from the fully stocked bar.

Sports lovers tour will explore the history and excitement of sporting Melbourne, visiting venues that play host to some Australia’s favourite sporting events.

Art and design walks, where you will loose yourself in the maze of designer boutiques, quirky galleries, designer wine establishments, and historical arcades for half a day. Join a local guide to discover the contemporary face of this cultural city.

Visit the spa capital of Australia, Daylesford only an hours drive north of Melbourne. People have visited Daylesford for over 150 years to experience the natural springs that can be found in the region. Spend time browsing through the antique stores and galleries or indulge at one of the many restaurants that can be found in the region.

St Kilda, one of Melbourne’s trendiest bayside suburbs. Cycle, roller blade or take a leisurely stroll along the beach before hitting the shops, bars and restaurants of this vibrant hangout.

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BLUE MOUNTAINS AND AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFEThe picturesque Blue Mountains are a place of fresh air, awesome canyons and valley �oors carpeted with lush eucalypt forests. Leave Sydney and head towards Katoomba and follow the Cli� Drive enjoying the magni�cent views over the awe-inspiring Three Sisters rock formation. You will also get a chance to tour Leura, the resort centre of the Blue Mountains. Take a ride on the world’s steepest scenic railway or the Scenic Skyway, and in the afternoon visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you can see kangaroos, wallabies and koala’s in a natural bush setting.

THE BRIDGE CLIMBSydney Harbour Bridge was built in 1932 and remains one of Australia’s most iconic structures. The exhilarating climb to the top rewards you with breathtaking views over the city and the harbour below. The climb is moderately exerting, but anyone in good health over the age of 12 years and with a sense of adventure can climb. Choose the original climb or the discovery climb which takes an alternative route through the inside of the main arch, focusing on the bridges construction to the sumit.

SYDNEY WITH HARBOUR LUNCHEON CRUISEThis tour introduces the highlights of Sydney plus the beautiful Northern beaches, such as Manly, where there is the opportunity for a stroll along the promenade. Make your way back to the harbour for a fabulous luncheon cruise. Afternoon’s sightseeing continues with the historic Rocks, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, St Mary’s Cathedral and the magni�cent views from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Travel through Kings Cross out to Bondi Beach, where there’s time for refreshments before returning via historic Paddington back to the city.

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TourOptional Sydney Day Tours

SYDNEYLet’s go sur�ng! Sur�ng and beach culture is truly a unique slice of Aussie life, so what better place to experience this �rst hand, than on world famous Bondi Beach. In small groups of six or less, you will get plently of hands on experience from the dedicated and fully quali�ed instructors.

Seaplane sightseeing. The highlights �ight, you will take o� from Rose Bay and �y via the harbour entrance to Bondi Beach, meanwhile enjoying the stunning views over the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Sydney classic tour takes you to all of the iconic sights and your expert guides will give you the information you need to get the most out of your trip to Sydney. You will see the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park, Chinatown and over 30 more attractions.

Sydney Opera House backstage tour is a privileged behind the scenes look at how the Sydney Opera House operates and provides exclusive access to areas normally reserved for performers and crew. See the concert hall stage, sit in the orchestra pit, stand on the stage and go inside the scenery dock and technical areas. Get inside the stars dressing rooms and hear about the real life drama’s that go on behind the curtain.

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