Epic Tour - All 5 Tests

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed tickets to all 5 Tests
  • 43 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
  • Return international and domestic flights plus airport and match transfers

Highlights

  • Six day tour of the Golden Triangle to Jaipur, Agra and Delhi
  • Welcome Drinks Reception
  • Two Exclusive Cricket Forums
  • Final Dinner
  • Gullivers Tour Kit
  • Gullivers Representatives

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At a glance

Tickets to all 5 Tests

Tickets to all five Tests are guaranteed and are included in the cost of your package.

43 nights’ 4★ Accommodation

8 nights in Rajkot at a 4★ hotel (TBC), 8 nights in Visakhapatnam at Novotel Varun 7 nights in Chandigarh at Taj Chandigarh, 2 nights in Jaipur at Crowne Plaza Jaipur, 2 nights in Agra at the Jaypee Palace Agra, 2 nights in Delhi at Crowne Plaza Okhla, 7 nights in Mumbai at Trident Naramin Point, 7 nights in Chennai at Hyatt Regency. All are standard rooms and all hotels include daily breakfast. Half board basis whilst travelling the Golden Triangle.

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All Flights

All international and domestic flights are included in your package as per the full itinerary

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All Transfers

Return match transfers for all five Tests are included along with return airport transfers.

Exclusive Cricket Forums

For two evenings during your tour, in Mohali and Mumbai, you are invited to attend the Gullivers Sports Travel Cricket Forum 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.

Social Events

Join Gullivers Sports Travel staff and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Rajkot and a Final Dinner in Chennai.

Gullivers Representatives

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

6 day tour of the Golden Triangle to Jaipur, Agra and Delhi

A thrilling six day tour of the Golden Triangle is included in your tour cost visiting Jaipur, Agra and Delhi.

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Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Depart UK

    Our Epic tour itinerary combines two of our advertised tours; the 2nd and 3rd Test tour plus the 4th and 5th Test tour, with the Rajkot Test added at the beginning.  The tour will be accompanied throughout by different Tour Managers due to insufficient demand for an all five Test tour. 

    Please note the following:

    You must apply for a Visa and have your application accepted before booking this tour. You will be unable to cancel if your application is not successful.

    As your itinerary is longer than 30 days you should contact the High Commission of India and consult the information on the given link to apply for a tourist visa with a year’s validity https://www.hcilondon.in/pages.php?id=28

    Passports should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival and two blank pages.  

     

     

    Fly from London Heathrow to Mumbai

    Departs: 
    9.05pm
    Arrives: 
    11.25am (next day, local time)
    Airline: 
    Jet Airways
  • Day 2

    Arrive Rajkot

    Arrive in Mumbai at 11.25am and transfer to your connecting flight to Rajkot departing at 1.50pm.  Arrive in Rajkot at 3pm and transfer to your hotel for an eight night stay with breakfast.

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

    Fly from Mumbai to Rajkot

    Departs: 
    1.50pm
    Arrives: 
    3pm
    Airline: 
    Jet Airways

    Rajkot hotel TBA

    8 night stay at Rajkot hotel TBA

    Welcome Drinks

  • Day 3

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium for day one of the Rajkot Test.  

    India v England 1st Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 4

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium for day two of the Test.

    India v England 1st Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 5

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium for day three of the Test.

    India v England 1st Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 6

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium for day four of the Test.

    India v England 1st Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 7

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium for day five of the Test.

    India v England 1st Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 8

    Day at leisure

    A day at leisure in the city of Rajkot, which has received Test status for the first time for the England tour. The Watson Museum is worth a trip and features artefacts from throughout Rajkot’s history, giving you an excellent insight into the culture of the city.  

  • Day 9

    Day at leisure

    A final day at leisure before moving onto Visakhapatnam for the 2nd Test of the Series.  Maybe take a trip to Crystal Mall packed with an array of shops and a food court serving some of the best local cuisine.

  • Day 10

    Fly from Rajkot to Visakhapatnam

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Rajkot Airport for your flight to Delhi and then on to Visakhapatnam.  Arrive in Visakhapatnam and transfer to the Novotel Varun for an eight night stay with breakfast.

     

     

     

    Fly from Rajkot to Visakhapatnam via Delhi

    Novotel Varun

    8 night stay at the Novotel Varun

  • Day 11

    2nd Test

    Return transfer to the ACA-VDCA Stadium for day one of the Visakhapatnam Test.  Journey time is approximately 23 minutes without traffic.

    India v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 12

    2nd Test

    Return transfer to the ACA-VDCA Stadium for day two of the Test.

    India v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 13

    2nd Test

    Return transfer to the ACA-VDCA Stadium for day three of the Test.

    India v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 14

    2nd Test

    Return transfer to the ACA-VDCA Stadium for day four of the Test.

    India v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 15

    2nd Test

    Return transfer to the ACA-VDCA Stadium for day five of the Test.

     

    India v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 16

    Day at leisure

    Spend the day at leisure in Visakhapatnam - more commonly known as Vizag - which has been given Test status for the first time for the England series.  One of the most popular holiday resorts in India, Vizag combines fascinating culture with attractive beaches. 

     

  • Day 17

    Day at leisure

    A further day at leisure relaxing at the hotel or taking in local sightseeing in Vizag.   Maybe visit the mesmerising Borra Caves and the breathtaking Kallasagiri Park, or perhaps take a tour round the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum for an insightful look back at the city’s past.

     

  • Day 18

    Fly from Visakhapatnam to Chandigarh

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Visakhapatnam Airport for your flight to Delhi and then on to Chandigarh.  Arrive in Chandigarh and transfer to the Taj Chandigarh for a seven night stay with breakfast.

    Fly from Visakhapatnam to Chandigarh via Delhi

    Taj Chandigarh

    7 night stay at the Taj Chandigarh

  • Day 19

    Day at leisure

    Free time to explore the city of Chandigarh and the adjacent city of Mohali where the well renowned Punjab Cricket Association Stadium lies.  In Mohali, perhaps visit the landscaped gardens at Silvi Park or make a trip to Dr Diwan Singh Kalepani Museum which gives a good insight into the heritage of the Punjab and the associated freedom struggle. 

  • Day 20

    3rd Test

    Return transfer to the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for day one of the Mohali Test.  Journey time is approximately 23 minutes without traffic.

     

    India v England 3rd Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 21

    3rd Test

    Return transfer to the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for day two of the Test

     

    India v England 3rd Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 22

    3rd Test

    Return transfer to the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for day three of the Test.

    One evening during the Test, you are invited to a Gullivers Sports Travel Cricket Forum for a Q&A on the Test Series with invited guests.

    India v England 3rd Test Match

    Day 3

    Gullivers Exclusive Cricket Forum

    On one evening during the 3rd Test.

  • Day 23

    3rd Test

    Return transfer to the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for day four of the Test.

    India v England 3rd Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 24

    3rd Test

    Return transfer to the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for day five of the Test

    India v England 3rd Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 25

    Fly from Chandigarh to Jaipur

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Chandigarh Airport for your flight to Jaipur via Delhi to embark on your sightseeing tour of the Golden Triangle.  Arrive in Jaipur and transfer to the Hilton Jaipur for a two night stay with breakfast. 

    In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Jaipur known as the ‘Pink City.’  Drive past the Albert Museum, enjoy a rickshaw ride through the bazaars of the Old City and finish up with a visit to Birla Temple.

    Fly from Chandigarh to Jaipur via Delhi

    Crown Plaza Jaipur

    2 night stay at the Crown Plaza Jaipur

  • Day 26

    Day at leisure

    Spend the day sightseeing in Jaipur.  The first stop is for photos is at Hawa Mahal, the Palace of the Winds, a pink sandstone building standing five storeys high and one of Jaipur’s most prominent landmarks.  Next, travel to Amber Fort and take an elephant ride up the hill to the main entrance before returning to the parking area by jeep.

    In the afternoon, on your way into the city, stop for an photo opportunity at Jal Mahal, the Water Palace, a low-rise symmetrical palace that appears to float in the centre of Sagar Lake.  Then continue onto Jantar Mantar and City Palace before returning to the hotel.

     

  • Day 27

    Overland from Jaipur to Agra

    Today, travel overland by coach to Agra  (6-7 hours, 240 km) visiting Fatehpur Sikri, a complex of monument and temples and once the capital of the Mughal Empire.  On arrival in Agra, check into the Jaypee Palace Agra for a two night stay with breakfast. 

    Late afternoon, visit Mahtab Bagh for a spectacular sunset view of the Taj Mahal which sits the other side of the river.

    Jaypee Palace Agra

    2 night stay at the Jaypee Palace Agra

  • Day 28

    Day at leisure

    This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the breathtaking Taj Mahal created by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife.  One of the new Sevens Wonders of the World and a World Heritage Site, the beautiful white marble mausoleum is considered to be the greatest achievement of all Indo-Islamic architecture.

    In the afternoon, continue onto Sikandra, a suburb of Agra and then Agra Fort before travelling back to the hotel.

  • Day 29

    Overland from Agra to Delhi

    Travel overland to Delhi (4-5 hours, 210 km) and check into the Crowne Plaza Okhla for a two night stay with breakfast.  In the afternoon, head out to view the Qutub Minar, which at 72 metres is the tallest brick minaret in the world.

    Afterwards, visit the bazaars at Janpath Market and Connaught Place, one of the largest financial, commercial and business centres in New Delhi.

    Crowne Plaza Okhla

    2 night stay at the Crowne Plaza Okhla

  • Day 30

    Day at leisure

    A full day of sightseeing in Delhi starting off with a guided tour of Old Delhi visiting Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India.  Afterwards enjoy a rickshaw ride through the lanes of Chandini Chowk bazaar before visiting Raj Ghat, the simple black marble memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

    In the afternoon, take a guided tour of New Delhi, driving past the war memorial of India Gate, the President’s House and the Parliament buildings.  Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi.

  • Day 31

    Fly from Delhi to Mumbai

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Mumbai.  On arrival transfer to the Trident Naramin Point to check in for a seven night stay with breakfast.

    Fly from Delhi to Mumbai

    Trident Naramin Point

    7 night stay at the Trident Naramin Point

  • Day 32

    4th Test

    Return transfer to the Wankhede Stadium for day one of the Mumbai Test.  Journey time is approximately five minutes without traffic.

    India v England 4th Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 33

    4th Test

    Return transfer to the Wankhede Stadium for day two of the Test.

    One evening during the Test, you are invited to a Gullivers Sports Travel Cricket Forum for a Q&A on the Test Series with invited guests.

    India v England 4th Test Match

    Day 2

    Gullivers Exclusive Cricket Forum

  • Day 34

    4th Test

    Return transfer to the Wankhede Stadium for day three of the Test.

    India v England 4th Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 35

    4th Test

    Return transfer to the Wankhede Stadium for day four of the Test.

    India v England 4th Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 36

    4th Test

    Return transfer to the Wankhede Stadium for day five of the Test.

    India v England 4th Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 37

    Day at leisure

    Spend the day at leisure taking in some of the local sights in Mumbai.  Perhaps visit the famous landmark the Gateway of India, located on the waterfront in south Mumbai overlooking the Arabian Sea.  Other highlights include the Bandra-Worll Sea Link, a cable-stayed bridge and an engineering marvel spanning an arc of the Mumbai coastline and the ISKON Temple, also known as the Hare Krishna temple.

  • Day 38

    Fly from Mumbai to Chennai

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Mumbai Airport for your flight to Chennai.  On arrival, transfer to the Hyatt Regency for a seven night stay with breakfast.

    Fly from Mumbai to Chennai

    Hyatt Regency

    7 night stay at Hyatt Regency

  • Day 39

    Day at leisure

    Spend the day at leisure in Chennai exploring the local sights.  Why not explore the British Fort St George, the first English fortress in India and the narrow streets and bazaars across George Town in the historic quarter where there are some interesting museums and architecture.

  • Day 40

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for day one of the Chennai Test.  Journey time is approximately 12 minutes without traffic.

    India v England 5th Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 41

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for day two of the Test.

    India v England 5th Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 42

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for day three of the Test.

    India v England 5th Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 43

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for day four of the Test.

     

    India v England 5th Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 44

    5th Test

    Return transfer to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for day five of the Test.

    India v England 5th Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 45

    Depart Chennai for London via Mumbai

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Chennai Airport to fly to Mumbai and onto London.  Depart Chennai at 8.45pm, arriving in Mumbai at 10.40pm.  

     

    Fly from Chennai to Mumbai

    Departs: 
    8.45pm
    Arrives: 
    10.40pm
    Airline: 
    Jet Airways
  • Day 46

    Fly from Mumbai to London Heathrow

    Connect with your onward flight to London departing at 2.25am and arriving into London Heathrow Terminal 4 at 7am.

    Fly from Mumbai to London Heathrow

    Departs: 
    2.25am
    Arrives: 
    7am (local time)
    Airline: 
    Jet Airways

Accommodation

The Imperial Palace, Rajkot

The Imperial Palace Rajkot offers simplicity, comfort and elegance. With the most spacious rooms in Rajkot, guests are sure to have a comfortable stay. The Imperial Palace take great pride in the guest services and fantastic staff. The hotel has a health club and swimming pool and a multi-cuisine fine dining restaurant. A club lounge and pool-side cafe compliment the food and beverage offering at the hotel.

Features: 

  • Courtyard Restaurant
  • Health Club

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Finest of Rajkot hotels

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Visakhapatnam

5 Star luxury awaits you at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach. Contemporary design ensures your room is a calm haven and picture windows offer you dazzling views of the Bay of Bengal. A dip in the infinity pool is the perfect start to the day before breakfast with an ocean backdrop at the lavish Indian and Western Buffet.

Features: 

  • 2 Restaurants
  • Roof terrace bar

We chose this hotel because: 

  • 5 star seafront luxury
  • Ocean backdrop

Taj Chandigarh, Chandigarh

The Taj Chandigarh is one of the best 5-star hotels in Chandigarh. Located in the city's prime shopping district, the hotel's location could not be better. At the hotel there is an outdoor pool and multiple dining options for you to enjoy, starting with an international buffet breakfast at Cafe 17. Full length glass windows, hardwood flooring and a 42-inch flat screen tv await you in your room.

Features: 

  • Luxurious rooms
  • Variety of dining options

We chose this hotel because: 

  • One of the best 5 star hotels in Chandigarh

Crowne Plaza Jaipur, Jaipur, India

Features: 

  • Modern hotel
  • Great location

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Spacious rooms
  • Great location for exploring

Jaypee Palace Hotel and Convention Centre , Agra

Located in the main tourist district of Agra, the regal Jaypee Palace Hotel and Convention Centre is a wonderfully impressive building with a blend of red sandstone and marble spread over an unbounded 25 acres of elegantly landscaped greenery. Luxurious rooms await your arrival along with 7 restaurants and cafes to keep your taste buds enthused. The hotel also has a spa and fitness centre.

Features: 

  • Variety of restaurants and cafes
  • Spa

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Great location for exploring Agra
  • Fantastic leisure facilities to enhance your stay

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla, New Delhi

The sleek Crowne Plaza New Dehli Okhla is a landmark structure in South Delhi in a central location overlooking Delhi's Green Ridge. With a bright and airy lobby to welcome you with it's marble flooring, sparkling waterfall and chandelier you will feel at home before you even enter your spacious room. Major tourist attractions such as the Red Fort, Qutab Mina and Tughlakabad Fort are less than 30 minutes away from the hotel. There is a choice of Indian and Western cuisine in Edesia Restaurant as well as Italian and Chinese in Chao Bella's. There is an indoor pool, outdoor pool and Fitness centre also.

Features: 

  • Indoor and Outdoor pools
  • Two Restaurants

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Fully equipped with fantastic facilities to enjoy
  • Award winning restaurants

Trident Nariman Point, Mumbai

The Trident Nariman Point hotel is nestled in the heart of the vibrant and bustling Mumbai. Offering panoramic views of the Marine Drive and Queen's necklace alongside stunning views of the ocean and the city skyline, this is the place to be. With award winning restaurants onsite alongside wellness and recreation facilities there is plenty to do and enjoy at the hotel before heading out to discover Mumbai from this wonderful location.

Features: 

  • Outdoor pool
  • Frangipani Restaurant

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Stunning views
  • Great dining options

Hyatt Regency Chennai, Chennai

One of the best hotels in Chennai, the Hyatt Regency located on the iconic Anna Salai is ready to welcome you with their award winning food and beverage choices, excellent recreation facilities and 'Hyatt authentic hospitality'. The hotel has a spa and fitness centre including an outdoor pool to keep you relaxed and rejuvenated.

Features: 

  • Free Wifi
  • Wide variety of food and beverage offerings

We chose this hotel because: 

  • One of the best 5 star hotels in Chennai
  • Award winning food and beverage choices