Follow Scotland – Last 3 Pool Matches – Escorted Tour

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed Official Rugby World Cup 2023 match tickets
  • 15 nights' 4★ hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Return International flights to France and hotel transfers
  • Domestic travel between itinerary destinations in France
  • 3 Nights Nice, 3 Nights Antibes, 3 Nights Lille, 3 Nights Normandy, 3 Nights Paris,
  • Gullivers Merchandise
  • Welcome Drinks and Group Dinner
  • Gullivers Tour Manager

Highlights

  • Option to add stadium transfers and sightseeing excursions to your package
  • Option to add a large variety of exciting rugby events and entertainment to your package
  • Option to add Gullivers clubhouse event
  • Option to upgrade your match ticket(s)

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At a glance

We're Official

Gullivers Sports Travel are an Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup France 2023. This means that our packages include the all-important guaranteed official match tickets.

Book With Confidence

Gullivers Sports Travel is fully ABTA and ATOL bonded and governed by the Package Travel Regulations. This means that you can relax and book your trip safe in the knowledge that your booking is fully protected with a reputable tour operator. Not all travel companies are ABTA members, so always look for the logo.

15 Nights 4★ accommodation

15 nights' 4★ hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis across France is included in your package. Hotels include City Tax throughout. This tour visits Nice, Antibes, Lille, Normandy & Paris.

Find out more about your chosen hotels

International Travel

International Flights from Edinburgh to Nice and Paris to Edinburgh are included in your package, along with hotel transfers. (Flights are not yet in range and as such could be direct or indirect. Flights will be confirmed once available)


Tickets

Official Category 4 tickets for Scotland v Asia/Pacific 1, Scotland v Spain and Ireland v Scotland are guaranteed and included in the cost of your package - there is also the option to upgrade your tickets subject to availability. All tickets for Rugby World Cup France 2023 are e-tickets.

Find out more about your tickets and upgrade options

Welcome Drinks and Group Dinner

Join your Tour Manager and get to know the group with some drinks to kick start the tour. During the tour, your Tour Manager will host the group for a dinner, the perfect opportunity to exchange rugby stories!

The Gullivers Team

To ensure that you have the best possible experience on your Rugby World Cup France 2023 trip your Gullivers Tour Manager will be with you. Our Tour Manager team are supported by the Gullivers Operations team.

Optional Extras and Excursions

Ranging from sightseeing and touring excursions, entertainment and events we have a range of optional add-ons for you to choose from to enhance your trip.

Find out more about the optional add-ons

Merchandise

Gullivers merchandise is included in your travel package. Further details to follow.

Optional Add-on Gullivers Clubhouse

Add on a Gullivers clubhouse event to your package to enhance your rugby getaway. Previous guests include Ugo Monye, Rob Henderson, Shane Williams, Ryan Jones, Mike Tindall, Wayne Barnes, Alastair Kellock and many more.

Price +£25per person per event

We know France and Rugby

Gullivers Sports Travel have been travelling to France every year for Six Nations and Formula 1 events, as well as the last two major sporting events hosted by France in Euro 2016 and Rugby World Cup 2007. We know France and we know rugby, this will be our 10th Rugby World Cup since the first one in 1987.

optional add on STADIUM TRANSFERS

Option to add a matchday stadium transfer to your package for £25 (Nice & Lille). Prices are per person per match.

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Check in

    Check-in at Edinburgh Airport for your flight to Nice. On arriving in Nice we will transfer you by coach to your hotel where you can check in for the first nights of your 15 night Rugby World Cup France 2023 trip. Nice is at the heart of the ‘Cote d’Azur’ and as such is a renowned holiday spot. Surrounded by stunning coastline and beaches and home to the famous Promenade des Anglais, the old town and its central square ‘Nissa la Bella’ (meaning the beautiful Nice) is sure to be a popular spot during RWC23.

    Edinburgh to Nice

    Flights are not yet in range and as airlines have not confirmed their routings these flights could be direct or indirect. Flights will be confirmed once available.

    Welcome Drinks

    Your Tour Manager will host some welcome drinks today, come along and meet the rest of the group to toast the great rugby ahead.

  • Day 2

    Match Day

    Today is a Rugby World Cup France 2023 match day.

    Add to your match day experience by adding the Gullivers Clubhouse to your package. The Gullivers clubhouse will be hosted at the Sheraton Nice Airport Hotel from 1.30pm, taking place in the rooftop bar with sea views. The venue is accessible from the city centre and our central Nice hotels via public transport or taxi. The Stade de Nice is a short distance via public transport or taxi from the clubhouse.

    Make your own way to the stadium, soaking up the atmosphere that comes only with the magic of major sporting tournaments, alternatively add a stadium transfer to your booking and we'll get you to the match. Stade de Nice will be 10 years old in 2023 and remains committed to sustainable development. It is the first stadium in Europe to produce more energy than it uses. The stadium is a few kilometers outside of the city and best accessed by Taxi or Public transport with tramway line 3 or Bus line 95 getting you there from the city centre.

     

    Optional add on Gullivers Clubhouse +£25pp

    Optional add-on Stadium Transfers +£25pp

    Scotland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup France 2023

    Don't forget your tickets - all tickets for Rugby World Cup France 2023 are E-Tickets.

    Kick off: 
    17:45 (local time)
  • Day 3

    Day at leisure

    Walk along the Promenade des Anglais, enjoy a coffee stop on one of the many side street cafes, take a swim in the Mediterranean; there is plenty to do in Nice. However, if you want to venture a little further, Monaco is just a short train ride away or heading in the other direction Cannes awaits you! This evening your tour manager will host the group for a dinner - a wonderful way to mix as a group over some French cuisine.

    Gullivers Group Dinner

  • Day 4

    Travel to Antibes

    This morning we will make the short journey along the coast to Antibes where we have 3 nights to enjoy this most wonderful spot of the French Riviera. The ancient walled town of Antibes is one of the liveliest and prettiest on the Riviera with its relaxed beachy feel, thriving superyacht port and gorgeous old town of narrow cobbled streets, markets and cafes. Famous for being home to the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, Antibes certainly saw its fair share of glitz, glamour and a touch of the avant-garde through the 20th century.

  • Day 5 & 6

    Days at Leisure

    With 2 full days in Antibes make sure to head out onto the beach and venture into the sparkling blue waters or, to experience more of the coast along Antibes, hire a yacht or book a boat trip. Situated in the Chateau Grimaldi where Picasso stayed for six months in 1946, The Musée Picasso, formerly the Château Grimaldi, is built upon the foundations of the ancient Greek town of Antipolis and is probably the most famous museum in Antibes and hosts a collection of works spanning Picasso's career.

  • Day 7

    Travel to Lille

    Check out of your hotel this morning. Departing Monaco we will drive to Nice airport for the flight up to Lille. In the north-east corner of France bordering Belgium, Lille has a unique identity stemmed by French art & culture and influenced by Flemish & Spanish inspiration. The city has a vibrant atmosphere coming from its population whose reputation is for being the kindest in France and for its abundance of “Estaminets” (local breweries).

  • Day 8

    Match Day

    Today is a Rugby World Cup France 2023 match day.

    Add to your match day experience by adding the Gullivers Clubhouse to your package. The Gullivers clubhouse will be hosted at the Café Oz in the vibrant neighbourhood of Vieux-Lille from 4pm. The venue is within walking distance of the city centre. Lille's two main stations are just a short walk away for onward connections to the Stade Pierre Mauroy.

    Make your own way to the stadium, soaking up the atmosphere that comes only with the magic of major sporting tournaments, alternatively add a stadium transfer to your booking and we'll get you to the match. 6km outside of Lille Centre, Stade Pierre Mauroy is a ‘new-generation’, multi-functional, stadium which can be used in 5 different ways (sport and concerts). From central Lille you can use Metro Line 1 to “Cité Scientifique” before a short walk or Metro Line 2 to “Les Prés” and an express shuttle service to best reach the stadium.

    Optional add-on Gullivers Clubhouse +£25pp

    Optional add-on Stadium Transfers +£25pp

    Scotland v Romania - Rugby World Cup France 2023

    Don't forget your tickets - all tickets for Rugby World Cup France 2023 are E-Tickets.

    Kick off: 
    21:00 (local time)
  • Day 9

    Day at leisure

    Enjoy a day at leisure in Lille, perhaps find a local bar from which you can enjoy a match with the locals or if you are looking for something different why not consider booking a sightseeing excursion. A walk through the city streets towards Place du Général du Gaulle will expose you to flamboyant, gold-accentuated, architecture unique to Lille, and once your feet are tired, a trip to (at least) one of the cities ‘estimates’ (local breweries) to try some of the fantastic craft beer is a must. Gullivers will have a range of optional sightseeing excursions for you to choose from closer to the tournament.

  • Day 10

    Lille to Normandy

    Check out of your hotel this morning. Departing Lille we will head over to Normandy for a 3 night stay in Caen, one of Normandy's most important cities and once home to William the Conqueror, a lively and fascinating destination. Caen has experienced some pivotal moments in history and was vital for D-Day and the Normandy Landings in World War 2. Alongside the museums, churches and abbeys there is an array of monuments and museums commemorating the city's history. Caen provides the perfect base from which to explore the Normandy region as you wish.

  • Day 11 & 12

    Days at leisure

    Two full days to relax, explore and enjoy Normandy. Whether you choose to wander the city, join a sightseeing day trip, a D-Day tour or head further afield to Mont Saint Michel this is a lovely area of France to experience. Gullivers will be offering a range of optional sightseeing excursions and day trips for you to add to your booking closer to the tournament.

  • Day 13

    Normandy to Paris

    Today we head over to Paris and the excitement and anticipation of the big match between Scotland and Ireland. We will travel by coach - journey time approx 3 hours and check into our hotel for our final 3 nights' stay. 

  • Day 14

    Day at leisure

    Enjoy a day at leisure in Paris, perhaps find a local bar with a view from which you can people watch or if you are looking for something different why not consider booking a sightseeing excursion. There are a great many sightseeing opportunities to be enjoyed in Paris whether it’s an open top bus seeing all the sights, visiting a museum or one of the many monuments of Paris such as the Eiffel Tower. 

  • Day 16

    Match Day

    Today is a Rugby World Cup France 2023 match day.

    Add to your match day experience by adding the Gullivers Clubhouse to your package. The Gullivers clubhouse will be hosted at Café Oz Denfert, on the doorstep of the Montparnasse district, from 3pm. The venue is within walking distance of some of the city's top attractions and is minutes away from Denfert-Rochereau Metro stop for your onward journey to Stade de France.

    Make your own way to the stadium, soaking up the atmosphere that comes only with the magic of major sporting tournaments. Stade de France is in the Saint-Denis area of Paris and there are plenty of ways to get to the stadium using public transport, using either the RER, Metro or tram followed by a short walk to the stadium.

    Optional add-on Gullivers Clubhouse +£25pp

    Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup France 2023

    Don't forget your tickets - all tickets for Rugby World Cup France 2023 are E-Tickets.

    Kick off: 
    21:00 (local time)
  • Day 17

    Check out

    Check out of your hotel this morning. We will transfer you by coach to the airport for your return flight to Edinburgh.

    Paris to Edinburgh

    Flights are not yet in range and as airlines have not confirmed their routings these flights could be direct or indirect. Flights will be confirmed once available.

Tickets

SCOTLAND V TONGA

Kick off 17:45 (local time)

A Category 4 ticket is included in the package. Upgrade your match ticket for this game to a Category 3 +£20 per person, Category 2 +£40 per person, Category 1 +£85 per person. All tickets are official, secure and guaranteed. All Tickets for Rugby World Cup France 2023 are e-tickets. Ticket Upgrade options are available subject to availability. Please see below for the official stadium map; Category 4: Yellow, Category 3: Green, Category 2: Blue, Category 1: Red.


Venue: 
Stade de Nice, Nice, France
Capacity: 
35,624

SCOTLAND V ROMANIA

Kick off 21:00 (local time)

A Category 4 ticket is included in the package. Upgrade your match ticket for this game to a Category 3 +£20 per person, Category 2 +£35 per person, Category 1 +£75 per person. All tickets are official, secure and guaranteed. All Tickets for Rugby World Cup France 2023 are e-tickets. Ticket Upgrade options are available subject to availability. Please see below for the official stadium map; Category 4: Yellow, Category 3: Green, Category 2: Blue, Category 1: Red.


Venue: 
Stade Pierre Mauroy. Lille, France
Capacity: 
50,186

IRELAND V SCOTLAND

Kick off 21:00 (local time)

A Category 4 ticket is included in the package. Upgrade your match ticket for this game to a Category 3 +£35 per person, Category 2 +£100 per person, Category 1 +£175 per person. All tickets are official, secure and guaranteed. All Tickets for Rugby World Cup France 2023 are e-tickets. Ticket Upgrade options are available subject to availability. Please see below for the official stadium map; Category 4: Yellow, Category 3: Green, Category 2: Blue, Category 1: Red.


Venue: 
Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris
Capacity: 
81,338

Accommodation

Novotel Nice Centre Vieux , Nice

Situated in a perfect location just 10 minutes’ walk from the old town, flower market, Promenade des Anglais and the sea front you can really settle into the Riviera lifestyle during your stay at the Novotel Nice Centre. With complimentary wi-fi, outdoor swimming pool and a selection of restaurants in the vicinity there is plenty to keep you occupied whilst staying here.

Features: 

  • Outdoor Rooftop Pool with panoramic views
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Wonderful location within central Nice

AC Hotel Ambassadeur Antibes, Juan les Pins

The AC Hotel Ambassadeur is located in Juan les Pins, a short walk to the beaches and restaurants. The main train station, connecting you to Antibes and Nice is 650m from the hotel, Nice is around 30 minutes by train from Juan le Pins. The hotel features modern facilities with an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness centre and a bar and restaurant. The rooms are all air-conditioned with a flat screen TV and complimentary toiletries. The Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice is a 30 minute drive away. The Stade Velodrome in Marseilles is a 2 hour drive away.

Features: 

  • Restaurant and Bar
  • Indoor and Outdoor pools

We chose this hotel because: 

  • A couple of minutes from the sea-front and just a 20 minute walk to central Antibes

Crowne Plaza Lille, Lille

Located just a stone's throw from Lille Flanders Station and the centre of fascinating city, the 4-star Crowne Plaza Lille offers contemporary comfort for you to relax between busy days of exploring. From high-end bedding to quality air-conditioning and modern amenities including a large TV and iPhone dock, this option is sure you'll be sure to find your feed in no time. Please note that due to the close proximity to the Eurostar station, station transfers to and from the hotel will be on foot rather than by coach.

Features: 

  • Spa and Fitness Centre by Hermitage Gantois
  • On-site bar & restaurant

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Ideal central location to explore the city

Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance, Caen

Pleasantly located facing the Marina, the Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance is just a short walk to the city centre where you will find a choice of bars and restaurants. The hotel is equipped with a fitness centre as well as a bar with views of the port. The elegant and contemporary rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TVs and tea & coffee making facilities. This is an ideal base to explore Normandy from.

Features: 

  • Fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Central location and views of the port.

Mercure Tour Eiffel, Paris

The Mercure Tour Eiffel is centrally located in the heart of Paris, just 2 minutes’ walk from the Eiffel Tower near Trocadéro and the River Seine. The non-smoking rooms offer satellite TV, air-conditioning and tea & coffee making facilities. Enjoy an American or buffet breakfast every morning with the option to eat on the hotel’s terrace. Le Jardin restaurant onsite serves French cuisine and carefully selected wines.

Features: 

  • Fitness Centre
  • Hotel Bar

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.