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1st Test + Lahore Extension – Excluding International Flights
Package includes:
- Guaranteed Tickets to the first Test match
- 11 nights' 5★ accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
- Stadium transfers
- A range of sightseeing excursions
- Gullivers merchandise
- End of tour dinner
- Gullivers tour manager
Highlights
- Join this epic trip following England in Pakistan for the first time in 17 years!
- Sightseeing excursions are included in your package
- Enjoy 3 nights in Lahore prior to the first Test
At a glance
5★ Accommodation
Follow the Series around Pakistan with 11 Nights 5★ Accommodation in Lahore and Rawalpindi on a bed & breakfast basis.
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Transfers
Coach transfers to and from the matches and functions (where required) are all included in your package.
Sightseeing Excursions
Your package also included a range of fantastic excursions to ensure you see all that this fantastic country has to offer. Click the link below to find out more!
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Gullivers Social Events
Begin your trip with welcome drinks and an opportunity to meet your Tour Manager and fellow tourists. A group dinner hosted by Gullivers staff is also included during your trip.
The Gullivers Team
To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour, you will have a Gullivers Tour Manager with your group in Pakistan. The Tour Manager team are supported by an extensive office and on-site operations team.
The Cricket Experts
Gullivers Sports Travel have been operating Cricket tours for many years both for supporters and school trips. We pride ourselves on our passion for cricket, travel and delivering experiences of a lifetime.
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Full itinerary
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Day 1
Check In
Make your own way to the hotel, where you can check in for your 3 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
After settling in to your new surroundings, join the rest of the group for a city sightseeing tour as you get out to experience this fantastic culture for the first time. Return to the hotel and meet your Tour Manager for a Welcome Drink as we look forward to our forthcoming adventure and in particular the first test.
Excursion: Lahore Sightseeing Tour
Welcome Drinks
Meet with your Tour Manager and the rest of your group and enjoy a drink. It's a great chance to get to know each other and have a relaxed start to the tour.
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Day 2
Lahore City Sightseeing Excursion
Today enjoy a full-day city sightseeing tour of Lahore, the 2nd largest city in Pakistan and the provincial capital of Punjab. Packed with historical landmarks, bustling eateries and well kept green spaces, Lahore is one of Pakistan's must-see destinations.
We will start in the modern city which boasts rich culture which is celebrates through its food, clothing, films and music. Lahore has long been a seat of learning and knowledge and is home to Lahore University, one of the largest in Pakistan. Later in the day we will explore Old Lahore which boasts fantastic architecture brought to the city during 1524 - 1752 when it was a part of the Mughal Empire. The Mughals were famous builders and gave the city some of its most famous buildings such as the Lahore Fort and the Tomb of Emperor Jahangir.
Excursion: Lahore City Sightseeing
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Day 3
Lahore
Enjoy a further morning's exploration of Lahore with the group before travelling to the Pakistan/India Border to watch the Flag Lowering Ceremony. Characterized by the elaborate dance-like moves and a parade-style military procession, the ceremony is performed by military from both Pakistan & India to signify the each of each day and is concluded with a perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations' flags whilst the iron gates open and soldiers shake hands before the gates close again.
Excursion: Lahore City Sightseeing & Flag Lowering Ceremony
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Day 4
Lahore to Rawalpindi
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Rawalpindi via coach. On arrival, check in to your for an 8 night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.
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Day 5
City Sightseeing & Taxila Excursion
This morning join the group for a sightseeing tour as we explore some of the cities most interesting areas such as the Grand Trunk Road, the Rawalpindi Station and the Raja Bazaar.
This afternoon we continue on to Taxila which is approximately an hour north of Rawalpindi. Old Taxila was a major city of ancient India and was founded around 1000 BCE as an important trading post resulting from its position at the junction of three major trade routes. Today, the ruins of Taxila include four great cities each belonging to a distinct time period at three different sites including the ruins of Sirkap which were built by the regions Greco-Bactrian kings who ruled following the invasion of Alexander the Great in 326 BCE.
Excursion: City Sightseeing & Taxila
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Day 6-10
1st Test Match
It’s finally here! Each morning, jump aboard the Gullivers Travel transfer to the match. After the day’s play the coach will return you to your hotel.
Pakistan vs England - 1st Test
Days 1-5
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Day 11
Islamabad City Sightseeing & Murree Excursion
Enjoy your last full day in Rawalpindi with a morning sightseeing tour of the neighbouring Capital City of Islamabad before heading up into the Pir Panjal Mountain Range in the Lesser Himalayas to the resort town of Murree which was built in 1851 as a sanatorium for British Troops to escape the scorching heat of the plains of Punjab during the summer.
Excursion: Islamabad City Sightseeing & Murree
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Day 12
Check Out
Check out of your hotel this morning and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Tickets
1st Test Match - Rawalpindi
Home to Islamabad United & Northern, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was a prime spot for the 1995-96 Cricket World Cup and subsequently became the country's 14th Test venue. In April 2018 the Pakistan Cricket Board announced that the stadium along with several others would get a makeover to get them ready for future international matches.
- Venue:
- Pindi Cricket Stadium
- Capacity:
- 18,000
Accommodation
Pearl-Continental Lahore, Lahore
Surround yourself with serenity in the heart of the bustling city of as you are welcomed to Pearl-Continental Hotel Lahore. Indulge in the delicious food at the hotels signature restaurants, relax in the spa or swimming pool or put your feet up in the modern and comfortable bedrooms. Whatever your choice, you are sure to have a fantastic stay. Spa facilities include a hot tub and sauna, and there is also an on-site gymnasium alongside the swimming pool.
Features:
- Spa & Swimming Pool
- 7 separate restaurants
- Extensive room-service menu
We chose this hotel because:
- Located within The Mall
Pearl-Continental Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi
Centrally located in Rawalpindi and less that 25km to the capital of Islamabad, the Pearl-Continental Rawalpindi stands proudly on the prestigious Mall Road. The hotels comfortable bedrooms and suites offer maximum comfort in their large rooms providing you with ample space to relax and recover. As well as four restaurants and a swimming pool, the hotel offers access to a tennis court, gym, and a sauna.
Features:
- 4 separate restaurants
- Spa and swimming pool
We chose this hotel because:
- Located in the heart of Rawalpindi
- Close to the cities top tourist attractions
