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 a 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. Onr or other of the Indian team 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 Function featuring Dinner and Beverages for (4 hours) to welcome in the “New Year” inc. return transportation. 

01 Jan Sydney day free Optionals (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 Sydney Australia v India Test Match Attend Day 1 at Australia's historic spin friendly venue. Your packed lunch will allow for an uninterrupted day's play

03 Jan Sydney Australia v India Test Match Attend Day 2
Inclusive of Test Review Function including Indian Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine and Softdrink for 2.5 hours

04 Jan Sydney Australia v India Test Match Attend Day 3. India's moment of reckoning would have arrived and the team will need the support of every one of you. Your packed lunch will provide you with the required energy 

05 Jan Sydney Australia v India Test Match Attend Day 4. Watch the Indians take control of the match even as you again enjoy a packed lunch 

06 Jan Sydney Australia v India Test Match - Attend Day 5, the final day of Test cricket in the Australian cricket season

07 Jan Depart Sydney today as you travel by coach overland to Melbourne. Today travel via the Nations Capital visiting Canberra and Bowral home to the great Sir Don Bradman, where a visit to his museum is planned. Overnight in the Snowy Mountains National Park at Jindabyne.

08 Jan Continue your journey today as you travel by coach to Melbourne via Albury, Wodonga and Benalla. Enjoy a 1 hour Murray River Steamboat Cruise before arriving late afternoon in Melbourne.

09 Jan Melbourne Morning free. Afternoon - Attend One Day Inter. Day/Night at MCG, a great sight at any given time and a spectacular one at night

10 Jan Melbourne Day Free See Options
Tour Farewell Dinner featuring Allan Border, the highest run-getter in Tests as a special guest and including 3 Course Dinner inc. Beverages for 3 hours

11 Jan Depart Melbourne
Transfer to Tullamarine Airport. You will be sorry you are leaving but glad you came. Night stay in Kuala Lumpur/Singapore

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

13 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 2,15,000 only Per Person Twin Share
Single Supplement                                                   = Rs 39,990 
Child below 12 years sharing bed & room with parents = Rs 1,68,000 Per Child 

 
Inclusions 
  • 8 x Nights Accommodation at the 3.5 Star Mercure Hotel in Melbourne or similar on a Twin Share Basis inc. Private Facilities
  • 7 x Nights Accommodation at the 3.5 Star Ibis Darling Harbour Hotel or similar on a Twin Share Basis inc. Private Facilities
  • 1 x Nights Accommodation at the 3 Star Flag Inn of Jindabyne or similar on a Twin Share Basis inc. Private Facilities
  • 3 x Nights Accommodation at the 3.5 Star Mercure Hotel in Melbourne (2nd visit) 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
  • 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, for all 5 Days of Test Match in Sydney and for one-day day-night international in Melbourne
  • ½ Day Sightseeing Tour of Sydney inc. Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, ocks, SCG visit inc. Guide
  • 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
  • Tour Farewell Dinner in Melbourne at Hotel inc. 3 Course Meal, Beer, Wine and Softdrink for 3 Hours inc. Special Celebrity Cricket Guest
    Mr Allan Border
  • 2 Day/1 Night Luxury Coach Tour from Sydney to Melbourne inc. English Speaking Guide/Driver (inclusive of Drivers meals/accommodation)
  • Orientation Tours of Bowral and Canberra
  • Admission and Tour of Sir Donald Bradman Museum in Bowral
  • 1 Hour Murray River Steamboat Cruise in Echuca
  • 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
Upgrade to 1 Day Corporate Hospitality Package at the Melbourne One Day International
Rs 13,000 Per Person 
(Includes Better Category Reserved Seating, Buffet Lunch , 1 Hour of Beverages during Lunch , Celebrity Cricket Guest Speaker)

Option # 4 
Full day Sightseeing tour of Yara Valley Wineraries including Wine Tastings and Lunch (No beverages) - Melbourne
Rs 3900 Per Person
Suggested date: Jan 10 (This option can also be taken on one of the Test match days (Dec 26-30) but a refund of match ticket cost  cannot be provided. If you chose to exercise  		this option please indicate date also in the booking form).

Option # 5
Full Day Tour to the Hunter Valley for Wine Tasting
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

Option # 6 
Golf at Riverside Oaks in Sydney or similar
Rs 9000 Per Person
(Includes Return Coach Transportation, 18 Hole Green Fees, Motorised Cart, Boxed Luncheon)
Date: Jan 1, 2004

Option # 7
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 # 8
Invitational XI Cricket Day 
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 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 in Sydney or Jan 10 2004 in Melbourne. Should you exercise this option please indicate your preferred date.

Option # 9
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

Option # 10
Golf at Moonah Links in Melbourne or similar
Rs 9000 Per Person
(Includes Return Coach Transportation, 18 Hole Green Fees, Motorised Cart, Boxed Luncheon)
Date: Jan 10, 2004

Option # 11
The Great Ocean Road (Melbourne)
Rs 3925 Per Person
(Enjoy the splendour and panorama of this wonderful drive. The full day program will be undertaken in comfortable coaches)
Date: Jan 10, 2004
** 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 ARE SUBJECT 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.