Follow England in Russia in 2018 – All 3 Games St. Petersburg Basecamp

Package includes:

  • 10 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in beautiful St. Petersburg
  • Return flight at each end of the group stage plus internal flights and transfers in Russia

Highlights

  • Fully escorted with bi-lingual local Russian guides and Gullivers Sports Travel Representatives
  • We're ABTA, ATOL and IATA bonded so you can travel with confidence
  • Option to add various sightseeing trips during your stay
  • Official pre-match big bar event on each matchday - details to be confirmed nearer the time

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At a glance

Official Supporters Logo

We're Official

We are the Official Travel Supplier to the England Supporters Travel Club. Packages are for ESTC members exclusively. Call us if you are not a member and wish to book one of our trips and we will help facilitate this for you.

Return flights

Return flights

Return flights from the UK to Russia as well as internal flights in Russia are included in your package.

10 Nights' Accommodation

10 Nights' Accommodation

10 nights of 3★ or 4★ hotel accommodation with breakfast in St. Petersburg are included in your package. Exact hotels will be confirmed nearer to departure date.

Return Coach Transfers

Travel between the Host Cities

Airport and stadium transfers are included in your package. You will have time to soak up the atmosphere pre-match. As an Official Supporters Travel Partner, we will have access to the official coach parking around each stadium and up to date route planning from local authorities.

Information on tickets

Information on tickets

Please note that tickets are not included in this travel package. Tickets must be obtained from FIFA. Please visit the tournament website for details on the ticket ballot application process.

Tourist Visa - FAN ID

Tourist Visa - FAN ID

To attend matches in Russia you need to obtain a FAN ID. Entry to the stadiums can only be obtained with a FAN ID and a valid match ticket. You can apply for the FAN ID after you have purchased your tickets. The Fan ID provides visa-free entry to Russia for foreign citizens that have purchased match tickets for the tournament. More information about the FAN ID and how to apply can be found at http://www.fan-id.ru/

Gullivers Representatives

Gullivers Representatives and bi-lingual local Russian guides

All our trips are fully represented by our knowledgeable and friendly staff. We will also have bi-lingual local Russian guides on hand. So you can be sure that there are people looking after you every step of the way.

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Match Day

    Depart London Stansted early this morning on our private charter flight to Volgograd. Once we land in Volgograd we'll transfer you to the centre where you can start soaking up the atmosphere for the game against Tunisia this evening. Can England get the tournament off to a winning start? After the game we will fly you on private charter flight to St Petersburg where you will be able to check into your hotel for the next 10 nights.

    London Stansted to Volgograd

    Departs: 
    07:00
    Arrives: 
    14:00
    Airline: 
    private charter flight

    Tunisia v England

    Kick off: 
    2100 (local time)

    Volgograd to St. Petersburg

    Departs: 
    01:30
    Arrives: 
    03:50
    Airline: 
    private charter flight
  • Day 2 - 6

    Time to enjoy St. Petersburg

    Staying in the stunning city of St. Petersburg there is time to enjoy Russia, soak up it's beauty and explore what the country has to offer as well as taking in the atmosphere. This is one of the top cities in the world to visit! From St Petersburg it is also possible to travel to Moscow by fast train if you want to explore Russia's other great city.

  • Day 7

    Match Day

    Today we travel from St. Petersburg to Nizhny Novgrod to watch England take on surprise qualifiers Panama. Our private charter flight will leave St Petersburg early in the morning and return after the match.

    St. Petersburg to Nizhny Novgrod

    Departs: 
    08:00
    Arrives: 
    09:40
    Airline: 
    private charter flight

    England v Panama

    Kick off: 
    1500 local time

    Nizhny Novgorod to St Petersburg

    Departs: 
    20:30
    Arrives: 
    22:10
    Airline: 
    private charter flight
  • Day 8-10

    Time at leisure

    Explore St. Petersburg, soak up the special atmosphere with fans of all nations arriving for games and travelling around the country

  • Day 11

    Match Day

    England complete the group stages today with their game against Belgium. Belgium, with their team of Premier League stars under Roberto Martinez, looked impressive in qualifying but can they compete at tournament level with a new look England? We'll check out of the hotel this morning and travel to Kaliningrad for the game with plenty of time to enjoy the atmosphere. After tonight's game we will transfer to the airport to fly back to London Stansted.

    St. Petersburg to Kaliningrad

    Departs: 
    10:30
    Arrives: 
    11:00
    Airline: 
    private charter flight

    England v Belgium

    Kick off: 
    2000 (local time)

    Kaliningrad to London Stansted

    After the game tonight we will head to the airport and fly back to London Stansted on a late flight

    Departs: 
    00:30
    Arrives: 
    01:45
    Airline: 
    private charter flight

Tickets

Information on tickets

Please note that tickets are not included in this travel package. Tickets must be obtained from FIFA. Please visit the tournament website for details on the ticket ballot application process.

Accommodation

HotelRatingDouble/TwinSingle 
Station Hotel S13, St. Petersburg £3,999pp£4,824pp
Sokos Olympia Garden, St. Petersburg £4,799pp£6,449pp

Station Hotel S13, St. Petersburg

Featuring high-speed WiFi throughout the property, Station Hotel S13 is located in Saint Petersburg, 1,000 yards from Saint Isaac's Cathedral and within walking distance of the Hermitage.

Each room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and free toiletries.

The hotel offers central air conditioning and heating systems. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property and there is also a gift shop.

Mariinsky Theatre is 1,000 yards from Station Hotel S13, while Admiralty Building is 0.8 miles from the property.

Features: 

  • Central location, walking distance from many of the great landmarks of Saint Petersburg
  • Free Wifi
  • Snack bar

Sokos Olympia Garden, St. Petersburg

Original Sokos Hotel Olympia Garden is the only hotel in St. Petersburg located in the historical centre and yet having such an easy transport access to the airport, Expoforum and Moskovsky railway station.

The hotel is a perfect destination surrounded by a green park for energising walks and morning runs.

In contrast to a modern and up-to-date conference floor, one can enjoy a cosy atmosphere in the restaurant, where the warmth of the fireplace will make you go straight from working condition to the weekend mood.

348 rooms at Original Sokos Hotel Olympia Garden are a great mix of cosiness and functionality decorated with natural materials and textiles.

Sports, high quality beer and tasty burgers will make an ideal end of the day with your friends and fellow supporters in 'Sports Bar 84'.

Features: 

  • Sports Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Free wifi in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge service