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Tiger Tour – Cricket World Cup India 2023 – Excluding International Flights
Package includes:
- Guaranteed official tickets to England's games against South Africa, Sri Lanka, India & Australia
- 17 nights' 5★ accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
- All domestic travel and airport transfers for these
- Stadium to hotel transfers
- Exclusive Gullivers events including welcome drinks, group dinner & cricket evening
- A range of included sightseeing excursions
- Gullivers merchandise
- Gullivers representative in destination
Highlights
- We would be happy to discuss our tours if you would like to adjust the itinerary to suit you! Please get in touch with the team with any bespoke requests.
- Follow England during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 in some of the countries most popular destinations!
- A visa is required to travel to India and is not included in your package
At a glance
Tickets
Our packages include those all-important guaranteed official match tickets to England v South Africa, England v Sri Lanka, England v India & England v Australia.
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5★ Accommodation
Enjoy 17 nights' 5★ accommodation in Mumbai, Varanasi, Bangalore, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur and Ahmedabad on a bed & breakfast basis.
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Flights
All domestic flights while in destination are included in your package
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Transfers
Coach transfers to and from the airports (for domestic flights), matches and functions (where required) as well as for all overland touring are included in your package.
Sightseeing Excursions
Your package also includes 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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Exclusive 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 as well as a fantastic cricket evening with special guests are also included in your package.
The Gullivers Team
To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour, Gullivers representatives will be available in destination. The Tour Management team are supported by an extensive office and on-site operations team.
Merchandise
Gullivers merchandise is included in your travel package. Previously this has included useful items such as a cool-box, sunhat or a tour shirt all designed with the destination in mind!
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 fantastic tours.
Book With Confidence
Book with Confidence knowing that you are travelling with a ABTA & ATOL bonded and officially appointed Tour Operator. For ease of mind your entire package is financially protected!
Full itinerary
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Day 1
Check in
Arrive into Mumbai and make your own way to your hotel where you can check in for the next three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Mumbai, the traditional cricket capital of India, is the most populous city in the country and famed for its energy, unique bazaars, hidden temples and India's premier restaurants and nightlife.
This evening, get to know the rest of your group at Welcome Drinks with your Tour Manager.
Welcome Drinks
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Day 2
Sightseeing Excursion - Mumbai
This morning, we will head out on a sightseeing tour of Mumbai - stops will include Dhobi Ghat, the world's largest open-air laundry which is still popular today. It's an amazing sight and gives a unique insight into how Mumbai functions. The tour will also head through the business districts of Southern Mumbai and pass various monuments built during the British era, before visiting the stretch of Marine Drive which is popularly known as the Queen's Necklace, with a photo opportunity at the Gateway of India - built in 1911 to commemorate King George V.
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Day 3
ENGLAND V SOUTH AFRICA
Today see's England take on South Africa in Mumbai at the iconic Wankhede.
After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium.
At the close of play, transfer back to the hotel with the group.
England v South Africa
- Play starts:
- 14:00
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Day 4
MUMBAI TO VARANASI
This morning, check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India, and it's famous for the riverside steps, or ghats, which lead into the holy Ganges river. The temples and structures of these ghats are incredibly culturally significant and date back to ancient India.
In the evening, we will visit an Aarti ceremony at one of these ghats - oil lamps are offered to the river, and the ceremony involves mantra chanting and the ringing of bells. After the ceremony, we will return to the hotel.
Mumbai to Varanasi
- Departs:
- 10.25
- Arrives:
- 12.50
- Airline:
- Air India
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Day 5
Ganges Boat Ride & Sarnath Excursion - Varanasi
When visiting this part of India, a must-do is to experience an early morning boat ride on the Ganges. The group will head out on a boat ride and watch the ghats glow in the first rays of sun - various rituals and ceremonies will be occurring on the ghats, and we will gain greater insight into how important this river is culturally and the impact it has on the locals daily lives.
The group will then return to the hotel for breakfast before some downtime for the rest of the morning. In the afternoon, we will visit Sarnath, which is the site of Buddha's first sermon after the achievement of enlightenment, before heading to Mulagandhakutty Vihara - the meditation site of Buddha during his monsoon retreats.
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Day 6
VARANASI TO BANGALORE
This morning, check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport with the group for your flight to Bangalore. On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
The history of Bengaluru (Bangalore) dates as far back as 890 CE as found in a stone inscription at the Nageshwara Temple in Bengur. It is now often described as India's Garden City due to the amount of green space and parks.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Varanasi to Bangalore
- Departs:
- 08.20
- Arrives:
- 10.50
- Airline:
- Indigo Airlines
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Day 7
BANGALORE SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a leisurely morning after a busy few days.
This afternoon we will walk through the old city market, a great place to pick up some souvenirs! The colourful flower market is quite spectacular, and the walking tour will include an explore around the remains of the Kempe Gowda fort too.
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Day 8
ENGLAND V SRI LANKA
Today, England take on Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium.
At the close of play, transfer back to the hotel with the group.
England v Sri Lanka
- Play starts:
- 14:00
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Day 9
BANGALORE TO LUCKNOW
This morning, check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport with the group for your flight to Lucknow. On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Stuffed with fascinating bazaars, epic monuments and famed for its food, Lucknow offers plenty to see but is often overlooked by tourists.
Bangalore to Lucknow
- Departs:
- TBC
- Arrives:
- TBC
- Airline:
- Indigo Airlines
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Day 10
Sightseeing Excursion - Lucknow
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day of sightseeing in Lucknow. The tour will visit Asfi Imambara, a Shia Muslim shrine and a symbol of generosity and brotherhood. Other landmarks that we'll stop at will include the imposing gateway Rumi Darwaza and the Husainabad Imambara shrine. The tombs of Saadat Ali Khan and Begum stand majestically opposite Hazrat Mahal Park, and we'll have some time to admire the architectural granduer of these. Finally, we'll visit the British Residency and it's cannon-scarred walls - the residency was the subject of the Siege of Lucknow in 1857, a key part of the Indian Rebellion that year.
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Day 11
India v England
Today see's England take on India in Lucknow.
After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium.
At the close of play, transfer back to the hotel with the group.
India v England
- Play Starts:
- 14.00
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Day 12
LUCKNOW TO AGRA
This morning, check-out of your hotel and jump aboard the transfer to Agra. The journey will take approximately five hours. On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Taj Mahal in time for sunset. Built as a monument of eternal love by Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal took 20 years to build and the efforts of 20,000 labourers and craftsmen. It's a truly stunning sight and the close-up detail is jaw-dropping.
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Day 13
AGRA SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, we will embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra - visiting the Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah. Construction of Agra Fort began in 1565 and the citadel offers some awe-inspiring marble palaces and terrace pavilions. We'll continue onto the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, which is often referred to as the Baby Taj. The building is exquisite and a must-visit when in Agra.
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Day 14
AGRA TO JAIPUR
This morning, check-out of your hotel and board the coach to Jaipur. It's a long day of travel, but on the way there we will stop for lunch at a boutique hotel in Bharatpur, as well as visiting Fatehpur Sikri - a magnificent deserted red sandstone city with forts, palaces and mosques.
On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
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Day 15
JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast this morning, the group will head to the Amber Fort in Jaipur - one of India's most popular attractions. The honey-coloured fortress palace is extensive and there are lots of chambers and courtyards to explore, some of which with striking views of the gorge.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Observatory and the City Palace, including the Hawa Mahal, one of Jaipur's most photographed highlights.
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Day 16
JAIPUR TO AHMEDABAD
This morning, check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport with the group for your flight to Ahmedabad. On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Ahmedabad is the most major city in the state of Gujarat, and hosts some incredible architecture and a bustling street-food scene. Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, Ahmedabad was named the first UNESCO Urban World Heritage Site in India.
Jaipur to Ahmedabad
- Departs:
- TBC
- Arrives:
- TBC
- Airline:
- Indigo Airlines
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Day 17
ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA
Today see's England take on Australia in Ahmedabad.
After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium.
At the close of play, transfer back to the hotel with the group.
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Day 18
Check out
Check out of your hotel this morning and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Tickets
England v South Africa
Play starts: 14:00
Following renovations for the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the Wankhede Stadium now has a capacity of 33,108 creating an intimate atmosphere in India's Cricket Capital. The stadium has provided some key moments in Indian cricketing history including playing host to the last match of Sachin Tendulkar's international career as well as to the match in which Ravi Shastri his six sixes in an over.
- Tickets:
- Category C
- Venue:
- Wankhede Stadium
- Capacity:
- 33,108
England v Sri Lanka
Play starts: 14:00
Flanked by the picturesque Cubbon Park, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is situated in the heart of the city of Bangalore and has capacity for up to 40,000. The Stadium regularly hosts all formats of cricket as well as other musical and cultural events. The stadium was given Test status in 1974-75 and hosted West Indies in the opening match which was also the debut of two West Indian greats, Sir Gordon Greenidge and Sir Viv Richards.
- Tickets:
- Category C
- Venue:
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Capacity:
- 40,000
India v England
Play starts: 14:00
The Ekana cricket stadium is the state-of-the-art stadium aimed to take sports standards of Uttar Pradesh to the next level. The design, innovation & grandeur makes a huge impact on the face of the city, making it one of its kind in the country.
- Tickets:
- Category C
- Venue:
- Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Capacity:
- 50,000
England v Australia
Play starts: 14:00
The largest stadium in the world plays host to multiple matches in this tournament including the Final where we will see the winners of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 crowned. Constructed in 1983 and renovated in 2006, before being entirely destroyed and then rebuilt in February 2020, it has become a regular venue for Test, ODI, T20I and IPL cricket matches.
- Tickets:
- Category C
- Venue:
- Narendra Modi Stadium
- Capacity:
- 132,000
Accommodation
The Oberoi, Mumbai
The 5-star Hotel Oberoi is a striking example of modern architecture in one of India's ancient cities. Fantastically situated on the coast, the hotel lifts you up over Marine Drive to enjoy magnificent views across the Ocean and the 'Queen's Necklace' lights along the shore. The hotel features 4 restaurants, a bar and also an on-site Patisserie & Delicatessen as well as The Oberoi Spa, swimming pool and fitness centre.
Features:
- Spacious, well-appointed bedrooms
- 4 restaurants and a separate bar
Taj Ganges, Varanasi
Set in the ancient temple of Varanasi, the Taj Ganges is spread over 40 acres of tropical gardens, lush lawns and mango orchards, and occupies a grand building. The modern rooms are upscale and luxurious, and there is an outdoor swimming pool on-site. Dining options include an Indian restaurant, Varuna, as well as international cuisine at Chowk.
Features:
- Varuna Indian Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
RENAISSANCE BANGALORE RACECOURSE, Bengaluru
Featuring views of Bengaluru racecourse, this upscale hotel is just 3km from Bangalore Palace and is a lifestyle property where comfort and elegance are balanced in perfect harmony. There is an outdoor swimming pool with a swim-up bar, the perfect place to relax and discuss the cricket! There are also plenty of dining options both in-house and nearby.
Features:
- Multiple dining options in-house
- Outdoor swimming pool with a bar
lebua Lucknow, Lucknow
Located in a restored art deco building, popular in the area in the early 1900s, this polished hotel offers colourful, classic rooms, surrounded by a lush green lawn. The rooms reflect quintessential Lakhnavi heritage living spaces, opening onto courtyards and terraces that evoke an era when Lucknow was synonymous with an ostentatious lifestyle. There are dining options on-site.
Features:
- Saraca Rooftop Bar
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
ITC Mughal Luxury Collection, Agra
Set in 23 acres of beautifully landscaped Mughal-style gardens, with characteristic use of water channels, fruit tress, flows and shaded walkways, the 5-star ITC Mughal is a fitting tribute to the great Mughal builders of the past. This luxury resort-style hotel offers 223 opulent rooms, a resplendent spa and a range of cuisine offerings.
Features:
- 23 acres of Mughal-style gardens
- Outdoor swimming pool
- 5 food & beverage options
ITC Rajputana Luxury Collection, Jaipur
The ITC Rajputana hotel is located in the heart of Jaipur and inspired by traditional havelis style architecture for which the city is famed. Featuring 218 comfortably designed rooms, the hotel benefits from an outdoor swimming pool, spa and 5 food and beverage options. Rooms feature traditional style marble or wooden flooring as well as all the modern amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Features:
- Steam room, sauna and fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Fortune Landmark, Ahmedabad
Located in a great position within the city, the Fortune Landmark is an up-scale, contemporary hotel with excellent facilities and bright, airy rooms. The famous Sabarmati Ashram is nearby - one of Ahmedabad's most popular tourist attractions. There are also a number of dining options on-site, including an authentic North Indian restaurant, and an international cuisine restaurant.
Features:
- Gym & Swimming Pool
- Multiple dining options including a North Indian restaurant
