Prestige Tour – 4th & 5th Tests

Package includes:

  • Platinum tickets for the 4th and 5th Tests
  • 16 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Business class return international and domestic flights included, plus airport and match transfers

Highlights

  • Welcome Drinks Reception
  • Exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum
  • Exclusive Christmas Day event
  • New Year's Eve Harbour cruise
  • Exclusive Final Dinner
  • Exclusive Tour Merchandise
  • Gullivers Representatives

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At a glance

Platinum tickets to the 4th & 5th Tests

The best seats in the house. Platinum tickets are guaranteed and included in the cost of your package. Gullivers has been appointed as a Licensed Travel Operator of the Cricket Australia Travel Office, so you can be assured that your tickets are secured and official. There is also the option to upgrade to hospitality for an additional cost in each Test venue.

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16 nights' hotel accommodation

Stay at some of the best hotel accommodation at both Test locations on a bed and breakfast basis. Spend seven nights at the Crown Promenade in Melbourne, and nine nights at the Westin in Sydney.

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Flights

Business class international and domestic flights are included, guaranteeing comfort throughout.

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Transfers

All transfers will be in a luxury vehicle exclusively for the Prestige Tour group.

Gullivers Cricket Forum

During your tour in Sydney, you are invited to attend our exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum hosted by Jonathan Agnew where you will be joined by fellow enthusiasts, as well as guests from the world of cricket for a Q&A session on the Test Series.

New Year's Eve Harbour Cruise

Sydney is one of the best places in the world to see in the New Year. Included in the Prestige Tour is a cruise on Sydney Harbour offering you unrivalled views of the world famous fireworks display.

Gullivers Social Events

Join Gullivers staff and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Melbourne and a Final Dinner in Sydney. Christmas Day at The MCG is also included, a fantastic event in the most wonderful of settings.

Extras

There will be opportunities to purchase a fantastic variety of additional day trips and tours to supplement your time in Australia. Amongst these will be the Gullivers XI - your chance to play cricket in Sydney prior to the 5th Test against a local Aussie side. Whether you are playing or supporting, don’t miss the chance to mix with the local cricketing fraternity!

Gullivers Representatives

Gullivers Representatives accompany you throughout your tour offering assistance and advice.

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Depart UK

    Depart London Heathrow to Singapore. Business Class flights are included in your tour.

    The trip of a lifetime lies ahead as you follow the England cricket team around Australia as they look to avenge the Series defeat from 2013/14 on Australian soil. This itinerary takes you to Melbourne and Sydney for the 4th and 5th Tests. 

     

    Flight from London Heathrow to Singapore

    Departs: 
    2205 hours
    Arrives: 
    1900 hours (next day)
  • Day 2

    In Flight

    Arrive in Singapore and transfer for your connecting flight to Melbourne.

    Flight from Singapore to Melbourne

    Departs: 
    2120 hours
    Arrives: 
    0745 hours (next day)
  • Day 3

    Arrive in Melbourne

    Arrive in Melbourne, clear customs and immigration and transfer to the Crown Promenade for a seven night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

    This evening, get to know your tour group at the Welcome Drinks with your Tour Manager in the hotel bar.

    Crown Promenade

    Seven night stay at the Crown Promenade

    Welcome Drinks

  • Day 4

    Christmas Day

    Join your fellow Gullivers clients for Christmas Day at the MCG. Where better to enjoy Christmas lunch on the eve of the Melbourne Test? All our supporters come together for a festive yet informal celebration in a prime location overlooking the ground. Return transfers will be included. Indulge in a delicious three-course lunch with open bar (beer, wine and soft drinks) and live entertainment. Entrance to the National Sports Museum prior to seating and a welcome drink is also included. You may even see the England team out on the field!

    Christmas Day

  • Day 5

    4th Test – Boxing Day

    Transfers are provided to the MCG for day one of the 4th Test.

    Australia v England 4th Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 6

    4th Test

    Transfer from the hotel to the MCG for day two of the 4th Test.

    Australia v England 4th Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 7

    4th Test

    Transfer from the hotel to the MCG for day three of the 4th Test.

    Australia v England 4th Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 8

    4th Test

    Transfer from the hotel to the MCG for day four of the 4th Test.

    Australia v England 4th Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 9

    4th Test

    Transfer from the hotel to the MCG for day five of the 4th Test. Please note that all tickets are General Admission on day five.

    Australia v England 4th Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 10

    Depart Melbourne

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Melbourne Airport for your flight to Sydney in business class. On arrival, transfer to the Westin Hotel Sydney for a nine night stay with breakfast.

    Where better to enjoy New Year's Eve than Sydney Harbour?  Included in your tour cost is a New Year's Eve Cruise with great view of the fireworks at midnight.

    Westin Hotel

    Nine night stay at the Westin Hotel

  • Day 11

    Day at leisure

    Day at leisure to recover from the excesses of New Year’s Eve!

    Take a stroll down to the many cafes and bars at The Rocks, or go on a boat trip around the harbour taking in the iconic sights of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

  • Day 12

    Gullivers XI Cricket Match

    Today we are hoping to arrange a Gullivers XI cricket match against a local Sydney club. Always a highlight on our tours, whether you are playing or supporting, don’t miss the chance to mix with the local cricketing fraternity. Details will be sent to you on how to join in on this event after your booking has been received.

    Gullivers XI Social Match

  • Day 13

    Day at leisure

    A free day to enjoy Sydney. Why not consider a morning sightseeing tour taking in the many sights of Sydney to include the Opera House, Darling Harbour and Bondi Beach?  In the afternoon we recommend you take a ferry across to Manly for fantastic views and a chance to explore another beautiful part of this wonderful city. 

    Gullivers Cricket Forum

    One evening during the Test, you are invited to a Gullivers Cricket Forum for an opportunity to hear the views of well-known names from the cricketing world, hosted by Jonathan Agnew.

  • Day 14

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for day one of the Sydney Test.  Journey time is approximately 15 minutes without traffic.

    Australia v England 5th Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 15

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the Sydney Cricket Ground for day two of the Sydney Test.  

    Australia v England 5th Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 16

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the SCG for day three of the Sydney Test.  

    Australia v England 5th Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 17

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the SCG for day four of the Sydney Test.  

    Australia v England 5th Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 18

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the SCG for day five of the Sydney Test.  Please note that all tickets are General Admission on day five.

    This evening enjoy an End of Tour dinner with your tour manager and the rest of your tour party.

    Australia v England 5th Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 19

    Depart Sydney

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Sydney Airport for your return flight to London Heathrow via Singapore, in business class.

    Flight from Sydney to Singapore

    Departs: 
    1910 hours
    Arrives: 
    0020 hours (next day)
  • Day 20

    Arrive back in UK

    Arrive in Singapore and transfer for your connecting flight to London Heathrow.

    Arrive London Heathrow and make your own onward arrangements.

    End of tour!

    Flight from Singapore to London Heathrow

    Departs: 
    0110 hours
    Arrives: 
    0720 hours

Tickets

Platinum Tickets to the 4th & 5th Tests

Details about each of the stadiums are below.

Australia v England 4th Test, Melbourne

There are few cricketing experiences like being in the MCG on Boxing Day. A sell-out crowd is guaranteed to be there supporting the two teams and the atmosphere has to be seen to be believed. Platinum tickets included in the package are located on Level 2 of the Olympic Stand, Slips-Gully or on Level 2 of the Southern Stand Behind the Bowlers Arm (rear)

Tickets: 
Platinum
Venue: 
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Capacity: 
100,024

Australia v England 5th Test, Sydney

Could this be the deciding Test for the Series? Be there to witness every ball from your Platinum category seats, located in the Victor Trumper Stand, Behind the Bowlers Arm to Slips.

Tickets: 
Platinum
Venue: 
Sydney Cricket Ground
Capacity: 
46,000

Cricket Australia Official Hospitality Upgrades

If you would like to upgrade your match ticket to a hospitality ticket and enjoy the game from the comfort of the Cricket Club as a guest of Cricket Australia there are two options. The Cricket Club is a sophisticated, yet relaxed environment. The hospitality includes an entertaining guest appearance and a dedicated reception service offering an all-day concierge service. For Days 1-3 of play you will be a guest of Cricket Australia in Official Hospitality, on day 4 of play you will receive a platinum seating ticket and on day 5 the ticket will be general admission. The Two options are: Cricket Club Dining - sit down meal during the main break. Beverages served throughout the day, including premium wine and beer, soft drinks, espresso coffee and tea. Lounge access throughout the day Melbourne upgrade cost £1025pp Sydney upgrade cost £1025pp Cricket Club Lounge - Grazing menu if offered throughout the day/night, with a range of canapes and dishes accompanied by a feature food station within the lounge and a beverage package including wine,beer and soft drinks. Melbourne upgrade cost £850pp, Sydney upgrade cost £850pp

Accommodation

Crown Promenade Melbourne, Melbourne

Luxury hotel located in the vibrant Southbank precinct and directly attached to the Crown Entertainment complex. The location of the hotel is unrivalled for being in the centre of it all and the hotel rooms are modern and spacious. With fantastic leisure facilities a relaxing and enjoyable stay is assured. There is a buffet restaurant within the property - Mesh, as well as a chic and elegant on-site bar. At The Deck, there is an infinity spa pool, as well as a fully-equipped gym.

Features: 

  • Stylish bar on-site - Tonic
  • Infinity spa pool - The Deck
  • Directly linked to the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Southbank location
  • Part of the Crown complex

The Westin Sydney, Sydney

The award winning Westin Sydney delivers a true 5 star experience. Modern facilities coupled with the history of the old Post office building makes for a magical stay. The hotel enjoys a wonderful, central location making the whole of Sydney easily accessible. The Tower rooms offer floor to ceiling windows, spacious bathrooms and Westin Heavenly beds. Mosaic, the Westin's signature restaurant, could be viewed as one of Sydney's most unique due to its sophisticated setting in an elevated position within the atrium offering a light-filled dining experience during the day and lends to a romantic atmoshpere in the evening with the moonlight illuminating the beautiful sandstone heritage wing.

Features: 

  • Variety of onsite dining options
  • Heavenly beds

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Luxury hotel
  • Central Sydney location
  • World renowned brand