23 Dec Arrive Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Meet and greet by Gullivers Sports Travel & Sports Services Private Limited representatives and transfer to hotel.

 24 Dec Melbourne ½ Day Sightseeing Tour of Melbourne, including tour of the famous MCG Melbourne Cricket Ground, Albert Park (Formula 1 Track) and Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Tennis Open). Melbourne is a city of contrasts - known as both "Australia's Cultural Capital" and "Australia's Sports Capital". Melbourne is also home to the world's most extensive collection of retained Victorian-era buildings. Oh yes, and Melbourne is also considered "Australia's Shopping Mecca" and been voted the "World's Most Liveable City".

Afternoon Sightseeing Tour to the Fairy Penguins of Phillip Island (Express Tour only). The penguins parading themselves at night is a great sight.

 25 Dec Melbourne 
Day free Enjoy the traditional Christmas Day flavour at your own leisure and join up for an Indian dinner later in the evening

 26 Dec Melbourne - Boxing Day Test Match MCG Attend Day 1. 
This Test match has long been a key element in Melbourne's sporting calendar. Your packed lunch will allow for an uninterrupted day's play

 27 Dec Melbourne Boxing Day Test Match MCG Attend Day 2
Enjoy a Test Review Function including Indian Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine and Softdrink for 2.5 hours.

 28 Dec Melbourne Boxing Day Test Match MCG - Attend Day 3. 
The action is bound to have hotted up. Go ahead, have a cool drink and cheer Ganguly's boys and follow it up with your packed lunch.

29 Dec Melbourne Boxing Day Test Match MCG Attend Day 4. 
One or the other Indian player is likely to be nearing some record or the other by this day, so prepare to have loads of fun celebrating it. Have a packed lunch this day too.

30 Dec Melbourne Boxing Day Test Match MCG Attend Day 5. 
What a match this is turning out to be, sure is a lot fun watching this cricket 

30 Dec Melbourne to Sydney
Night train transfer by luxury sleeper compartment.

 31 Dec Richer for the Australian train travel experience, arrive at Sydney Railway Station. Transfer to hotel 

Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of Sydney inc. Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Beaches of Bondi & Coogee & SCG visit. Sydney is a city that offers an endless variety of experiences. It has an exuberant, outdoor culture that is complemented by a dedication to style, fashion, art and fine dining.

Gala New Years Eve Party featuring Dinner and Beverages for (4 hours) to welcome in the “New Year” inc. return transportation. 

 01 Jan Sydney day free - See Options

Evening “Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise” inclusive of Dinner/Beverages for 3 hours duration. The superb M V Sydney 2000 offers the ultimate dining experience on Sydney Harbour. Your John Cadman cruise offers a la carte dining, million-dollar views and includes beverages, entertainment and dancing, so don't forget your dancing shoes


 02 Jan Depart Sydney You will be sorry you are leaving but glad you came.
Transfer from Hotel to Sydney International Airport. Night stay in Kuala Lumpur/Singapore

 03 Jan Enjoy the sights of Kuala Lumpur/Singapore at your own leisure and shop till you drop

 04 Jan Depart Kuala Lumpur/Singapore for the journey back home. Take back wonderful memories.
 
Tour Pricing (ex-Chennai, including 2 nights free stay at Kuala Lumpur/Singapore)
Based on Minimum 40 x Full Paying Passengers         = Rs 1,50,000 only Per Person Twin Share
Single Supplement                                                    = Rs 21,080 
Child below 12 years sharing bed & room with parents  = Rs 1,20,000 Per Child

 
Inclusions
  • 7 x Nights Accommodation at the 3.5 Star Mercure Hotel in Melbourne or similar on a Twin Share Basis inc. Private Facilities
  • 3 x Nights Accommodation at the 3.5 Star Ibis Darling Harbour or similar on a Twin Share Basis inc. Private Facilities
  • Full Cooked Breakfasts Daily
  • Services of Gullivers Sports Travel Tour Manager for duration of tour (from arrival to departure in Australia)
  • Meet & Greet on arrival in Melbourne
  • Assistance on departure in Sydney
  • All relevant transfers to/from Airports/Stations/Hotels as indicated in itinerary
  • All relevant transfers to/from Hotels/Cricket Grounds as indicated in itinerary
  • ½ Day Sightseeing Tour of Melbourne inc. MCG, Albert Park F1 Track, Melbourne Park inc. Guide
  • Admission to Australian Sporting Hall of Fame at the MCG
  • Evening Fairy Penguin Express Tour inc. Guide
  • Day 2 Test Review Dinner inc. Buffet Dinner inc. Indian Food & Wine, Beer and Soft drinks for 2.5 hours
  • Guaranteed Undercover Reserved Grandstand Seating for all 5 Days of Test Match in Melbourne
  • ½ Day Sightseeing Tour of Sydney inc. Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, SCG visit inc. Guide
  • Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise inc. Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine and Softdrink for 3 Hours
  • New Years Eve Function in Sydney inc. Dinner, 4 Hours of Beer, Wine, Softdrink & return transportation
  • Three packed lunches and one Indian dinner, apart from meals at specified functions 
  • Hotel Porterage of 1 Bag Per Person
  • Return Air fares to Australia
  • Train fare between Melbourne and Sydney
  • Visa charges 
  • All airport taxes

Not Included

  • Meals other than listed
  • Items of Personal Nature
  • Sightseeing other than listed
  • Tips of AUD $ 2 per day
  • POE Charges where applicable
  • Travel Insurance (Mandatory)

 

Optional Tours with Costings and possible/suggested dates (please tick accordingly in booking form)

Option # 1
Upgrade to 5-Day Corporate Hospitality Package at the Melbourne Cricket Test
Rs 45,000 Per Person 
(Additional Inclusions - Better Category Reserved Seating, 3 Course Lunch (daily), 1.5 Hour of Beverages during Lunch (daily), Test Match Programme, Celebrity Cricket Guest Speaker (daily)
Dates: Dec 26-30

 Option # 2
Traditional Cricket Victoria breakfast at the MCG with celebrity cricket guests
Rs 3000 Per Person
Date: Dec 26 morning

 Option # 3 
Full day Sightseeing tour of Yara Valley Wineries including Wine Tastings and Lunch (No beverages) - Melbourne
Rs 3900 Per Person
Suggested date: This option can only be taken on one of the Test match days (Dec 26-30) but a refund of match ticket cost cannot be provided.		 Option # 4
Full Day Sightseeing Tour to the Hunter Valley for Wine Tasting - Sydney
Rs 5000 Per Person
(Includes Return Coach Transportation, Sightseeing of the Hunter Valley, 3 Tour and Tastings at Vineyards, Lunch (No Beverages) inc. English Speaking Guide
Date: Jan 1, 2004

Option # 5 
Golf at Riverside Oaks in Sydney or similar
Rs 9000 Per Person
(Includes Return Coach Transportation, 18 Hole Green Fees, Motorised Cart, Boxed Luncheon)
Note Club & Shoe Hire are extra (approx. AUD $ 50-00 Per Person)
Date: Jan 1, 2004

 Option # 6
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Tour
Rs 6250 Per Person
(Includes Return Coach Transportation and fully escorted Bridge Climb of the Sydney Harbour Bridge)
Date: Jan 1, 2004
 Option # 7
Invitational XI Cricket Day - Sydney 
Rs 4750 Per Person
(Includes Return Coach Transportation, Hire of Cricket Oval, Equipment, co-ordination of 1 Day Game (30 Overs Per side) against a local Invitational XI, After Match BBQ inc. 1 Hour of Beer, Wine & Softdrink
Dates: Jan 1 2004

 Option # 8
Cloud 9 Balloon Tour Sydney (Early morning & if weather conditions permit) 
Rs 8700 Per Person (Max. 12 at a time)
(Includes Return Coach Transportation, 60 minute morning hot air balloon ride over Sydney, 2 course breakfast inc. champagne
Date: Jan 1
** PLEASE NOTE **
  • TOUR COSTS AS QUOTED ARE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 40-FULL PAYING PASSENGERS TRAVELLING. SHOULD NUMBERS FALL BELOW THIS MINIMUM THE COSTS AS QUOTED ARESUBJECT TO INCREASE.
  • OPTIONAL TOURS NEED A MINIMUM OF 20-FULL PAYING PASSENGERS, EXCEPT FOR OPTION 8 CRICKET MATCH - WHICH WILL REQUIRE 12 FIT CRICKET PLAYING MEMBERS
  •  ALL COSTS AS QUOTED ARE QUOTED PER PERSON AND PAYABLE IN INDIAN RUPEES.
  • ALL COSTS ARE ON TWIN SHARING BASIS (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE) AND SUBJECT TO AIR FARE INCREASES, AUSTRALIAN LAND ARRANGEMENTS INCREASES AND
    POSSIBLE CURRENCY SURCHARGES.
  • FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 AND SHARING EXISTING BEDDING IN A ROOM, ACCOMMODATION IS FREE. ALL OTHER INCLUSIONS ON THE TOUR WILL HAVE TO BE PAID FOR. AGE PROOF
    HAS TO BE PROVIDED
  • PRICES ARE BASED ON DEPARTURES EX-CHENNAI. FOR DEPARTURES FROM OTHER CENTERS PLEASE CONTACT US.
  • THE 2 NIGHT STOPOVER IN KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE ON THE RETURN JOURNEY IS SUBJECT TO AIRLINE USED AND SEAT AVAILABILITY THEREOF.