Tickets to the 2nd Test
This package includes guaranteed tickets to all five days of the 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town including marquee hospitality entry.
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Table Mountain Green – 13 Night Tour to the 2nd Test including winery excursion
Package includes:
- Guaranteed ticket to all five days of the 2nd Test
- 11 nights in 4★ and 5★ accommodation
- All flights and transfers (upgrades to business class and world traveller plus are at an additional cost and subject to availability)
Highlights
- Gullivers' Cricket Forum
- Welcome Drinks and New Year's Eve function
- Wine tasting day at a number of local wineries, including evening meal
- Tour merchandise
At a glance
11 nights in 4★ and 5★ accommodation
Stay for nine nights in the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel (B&B) and two night at the Grand Roche Hotel in Paarl nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock (B&B) .
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Flights
Return flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town are included in your package. Business class flight upgrades are available for £2,875 per person (subject to availability at the time of booking). Please note if you choose to upgrade to business class, an additional £650 per person deposit is required at the time of booking. World Traveller Plus upgrades are available for £450 per person (subject to availibility at the time of booking). Please note if you choose to upgrade to World Traveller Plus, an additional £200 per person deposit is required at the time of booking.
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Transfers
Coach transfers to and from the airports and hotels are included in your package. As well as daily match transfers in Cape Town we have also included your transfer to the Grande Roche Hotel Paarl for your Winery excursion, transfers for your wine tasting day and transfer back to Cape Town airport for your return flight home.
Winery Excursion
Spend a day wine tasting at several of the local wineries. There will be many wineries familiar to the UK visitor and also some smaller lesser known boutique vineyards which are also well worth exploring. This fantastic experience and an end of day dinner together back at the hotel are included in your package.
Gullivers Cricket Forum
Attend our Gullivers Cricket Forums taking place in each test match location where you will be joined by fellow enthusiasts as well as guests from the world of cricket for a Q&A session on the current series.
Gullivers Social Events
Join us and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Cape Town. The beautiful winelands region and Simon's on the Groot Constantia wine estate await you for New Years Eve celebrations.
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Gullivers Representatives
A dedicated Gullivers Tour Leader will be with your tour every step of the way.
Full itinerary
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Day 1
Departure day
Make your own way to London Heathrow where you will meet your Gullivers tour manager and the rest of your group for your flight to Cape Town on British Airways.
Flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town
- Departs:
- 8.10pm
- Arrives:
- 9.40am (Wednesday 30 December)
- Airline:
- British Airways
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Day 2
Arrive Cape Town
Arrive into Cape Town and after clearing customs and you will be met and transferred to the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel where you will stay for nine nights on a bed & breakfast basis. It is unlikely that your rooms will be ready when you arrive so after storing your bags at reception head across to the waterfront area to explore the many bars, restaurants, cafes, shops and sightseeing opportunities that are on offer.
Gullivers Welcome Drinks
This evening get together with your tour manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks in the hotel.
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Day 3
New Years Eve
Day at leisure to explore Cape Town and prepare for this evening’s festivities.
Early evening you will be transferred out to the beautiful winelands region for New Years Eve at Simon’s on the Groot Constantia wine estate – South Africa’s oldest winery. See the New Year in South African style, before transferring back to the hotel.
New Years Eve Function
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Day 4
Cape Town
Day at leisure to take things easy or do some sightseeing. Perhaps take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain for stunning views of the bay and beyond, visit Robben Island – where Nelson Mandela spent a large proportion of his time in prison or maybe take a Cape Peninsula Tour to see the point where the Indian & Atlantic oceans meet.
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Day 5–9
2nd Test Match
Each morning transfer to the picturesque Newlands for all five days of the test match. On one evening during the test match you will be invited to join us at the Gullivers cricket forum.
Transfer back to the hotel after each day of play.
2nd Test Match, Cape Town
South Africa v England - As part of your ticket we have included entry into marquee hospitality for each day of the test. The Newlands Club marquee is air conditioned & located in the shade of the Newlands oak trees – a short walk from your seats. The hospitality includes a 2 course buffet lunch & morning and afternoon tea daily. Seating is informal and relaxed & is not reserved.
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Day 10
Departure Day
Final day at leisure to make the most of Cape Town. Relax over a long lunch at one of the finest sea food restaurants or fine dining restaurants at the waterfront. Or take the opportunity to go sightseeing.
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Day 11
Winelands
This morning check out of the hotel and transfer out to the winelands region outside Cape Town for a chance to visit some of South Africa’s finest wine estates. On arrival check into the Grand Roche Hotel in Paarl nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock for a two night stay on a bed & breakfast basis. A three course set dinner is included tonight.
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Day 12
Wine Tasting Day
Spend the day wine tasting at several of the local wineries to include a picnic lunch. There will be many wineries familiar to the UK visitor and also some smaller lesser known boutique vineyards which are also well worth exploring. End the day with dinner together back at the hotel.
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Day 13
Departure Day
Check out this morning and spend the morning at leisure before transferring back to Cape Town airport for your flight home to London Heathrow.
Flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow
- Departs:
- 7.35pm
- Arrives:
- 5.20am (Monday 11 January)
- Airline:
- British Airways
Tickets
2nd Test Match, Cape Town
As part of your ticket we have included entry into marquee hospitality for each day of the test. The Newlands Club marquee is air conditioned & located in the shade of the Newlands oak trees – a short walk from your seats. The hospitality includes a 2 course buffet lunch & morning and afternoon tea daily. Seating is informal and relaxed & is not reserved.
- Venue:
- Newlands Cricket Ground
- Capacity:
- 25,000
Accommodation
Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town
The Southern Sun Waterfront’s recently refurbished and impressive facilities only compliment its location in the heart of the city and Cape Town’s most tourist friendly precinct. The hotel rooms themselves are fully air-conditioned. Of an evening, why not relax by the fantastic outdoor pool or in the hotel bar, or take a 5-minute leisurely stroll to the vibrant V&A Waterfront Harbour, where the city meets the sea, with a plethora of shops, restaurants and bars.
Features:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Outdoor Pool & Fitness Centre
- Complimentary shuttle to the V&A Waterfront
We chose this hotel because:
- Short walk to the waterfront
- Incredible views
Grande Roche Hotel , Paarl
A luxury hotel like no other. History interacts with modern comforts here in this luxurious hotel nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock.
Features:
- Guest Services Team
- Beautiful location
- Bosman’s Restaurant
We chose this hotel because:
- Renowned reputation
- Location to Vineyards, mountains and golf
