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Follow England in Russia in 2018 – Games 2 & 3 St. Petersburg Basecamp (without international flights)
Package includes:
- 5 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in beautiful St. Petersburg
- Internal flights and transfers where indicated in Russia
Highlights
- Book this package if you would like to arrange your own international travel and airport transfers
- 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
At a glance
Internal flights
Book this option if you would like to arrange your own international travel to and from Russia. Internal travel between the host cities and St Petersburg is included in this package.
5 Nights' Accommodation
5 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.
Travel between the Host Cities
Airport and stadium transfers where indicated 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
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
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 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
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Day 1
Arrival Day
Make your own travel arrangements to St. Petersburg. Staying in the incredible 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!
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Day 2
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
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Day 3-5
Time at leisure
Explore St. Petersburg, soak up the special atmosphere with fans of all nations arriving for games and travelling around the country. From St Petersburg it is also possible to travel to Moscow by fast train if you want to explore Russia's other great city.
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Day 6
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 make your own onward arrangements.
St. Petersburg to Kaliningrad
- Departs:
- 10:30
- Arrives:
- 11:00
- Airline:
- private charter flight
England v Belgium
- Kick off:
- 2000 (local time)
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
| Hotel | Rating | Double/Twin | Single | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel Z12, Saint Peterburg | £2,399pp | £2,814pp | ||
| Sokos Olympia Garden, St. Petersburg | £2,799pp | £3,639pp | ||
Station Hotel Z12, Saint Peterburg
Station Hotel Z12 is located in the centre of Saint Petersburg, just 2 minutes' walk from Zvenigorodskaya Metro Station.
The rooms are modern and colourful decor and include a TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. The private bathrooms feature a shower and include with free toiletries. Free WiFi access is available.
At Station Hotel Z12 there is a 24-hour front desk and a snack bar, and the hotel also offers a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. A variety of cafés and restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.
Nevsky Prospekt is a 15-minute walk away. Moskovsky Train Station is 1.2 miles away.
Features:
- WIFI
- Snack Bar
- Central location
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
