FOOTBALL WORLD CUP TOUR RUSSIA 2018 12th - 28th June 2018 CREATING AMAZING SPORTING EXPERIENCES
ITINERARY 12th June 2018 ST PETERSBURG Arrival into St Petersburg Airport transfer & hotel check-in Welcome Dinner 13th June 2018 ST PETERSBURG St Petersburg City Tour 14th June 2018 ST PETERSBURG Free Day - St Petersburg 15th June 2018 KAZAN Airport transfer & Flight to Kazan (16nt tour) &/OR Hotel transfer & check-in (13nt tour) Tour dinner 16th June 2018 KAZAN MATCH DAY 1 - AUSTRALIA v FRANCE 1PM After-match function 17th June 2018 KAZAN Recovery day 18th June 2018 KAZAN Kazan Day tour 19th June 2018 SAMARA Coach transfer to Samara 20th June 2018 SAMARA Samara Day tour 21st June 2018 SAMARA Pre-game function MATCH DAY 2 - AUSTRALIA V DENMARK 4PM 22nd June 2018 MOSCOW Airport transfer & Flight to Moscow Hotel transfer & check-in Free evening 23rd June 2018 MOSCOW Moscow day tour 24th June 2018 MOSCOW Sightseeing day 25th June 2018 SOCHI Airport transfer & Flight to Sochi Hotel transfer & check-in Free evening 26th June 2018 SOCHI Pre-game function MATCH DAY 3 - AUSTRALIA V PERU 5PM 27th June 2018 SOCHI Sochi day tour Final night dinner 28th June 2018 SOCHI Tour concludes
MATCH TICKETS All tour members must purchase their own match tickets for each game. Check www.fifa.com/tickets for details. CITIES & TOURS ST PETERSBURG CITY TOUR - Our local guide will show you iconic landmarks such as the Winter Palace and Nevsky Prospect, boasting spectacular architecture, as well as St Isaac s Cathedral - the highest domed construction in the world. Explore the old city with your dedicated guide to get the most out of your tour MOSCOW HOP-ON, HOP-OFF CITY TOUR - With 2 full days to see all the sights of Moscow, take your pass and stop of at any of the 50 stops along the 2 separate routes. With English commentary throughout, see amazing places such as Red Square, the Kremlin, Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Alexander Garden, Big Stone Bridge and any of the other key sights. KAZAN DAY TOUR - As the Sports Capital of Russia, Kazan is a modern city on the banks of the Volga and Kazanka Rivers. The Kazan Kremlin was visited by 1.5 million tourists in 2015, and the city's hotel and entertainment complex is a very popular place with an aquapark called "Kazan Riviera" SOCHI DAY TOUR - Located on the coast of the Black Sea, having hosted the Winter Olympics in 2014, the city features modern developments contrasting the regions natural beauty. Great venues, modern squares, entertainment areas and parks, will ensure an enjoyable day out in the city SAMARA DAY TOUR - The sixth largest city in Russia, the city is ringed by mountains, with the Volga riverfront considered one of the favourite recreation places both for local citizens and tourists. Stalin s Bunker is the other main attraction in the city, dating back to WWII. You can also take in one of the series of museums located throughout the city TRANSPORTATION All of your transport is arranged in order for you to be able to relax and enjoy your tour. Flights between cities, as well as coach transport from Kazan to Samara will ensure you arrive in each city in comfort and style. Pre-arranged transfers to and from the airport to the tour hotels means you wont be left waiting around at any time, so you can get out and see the sights of each city. On game days, we will utilise local transport to mix with fans both local and travelling to immerse ourselves in the full atmosphere in the build up to each game. FUNCTIONS & EVENTS There are plenty of events included for you to get you know everyone in your tour party, enjoy local hospitality, relax those nerves before kick-off and celebrate success. Included are not one, but two welcome dinners, three pre or post match functions, a final night dinner plus social events throughout the trip. FOUR DIEGOS RADIO SHOW The Four Diegos have been broadcasting to football fans since 1993 and we will have one of the hosts travelling with us throughout the tour. Currently with a weekly show on Football Nation Radio, they will be doing live crosses, game previews, reviews and all news around Russia 2018. Everyone will be able to be hear their views on the games each day, but also have the chance to be involved in the show as part of a live audience.
INCLUSIONS This full package will include: 16 nights (Start St Petersburg) or 13 night (Start Kazan) tours for all 3 Australian pool matches St Petersburg (3 nts) - Kazan (4 nts) - Samara (3 nts) - Moscow (3 nts) - Sochi (3 nts) Quality 4 star accommodation throughout. Match day functions on all three Australian pool matches Daily Four Diegos radio show Quality tour merchandise including bag, shirt, scarf & jacket Welcome dinner to meet all tour members Daily breakfast at all hotels Farewell dinner on last night Guided tours in all stopover cities Transport between all cities Local transfers Fully guided throughout Full flight & travel management provided Extension tours and stopovers available PRICING 13 night tour (Start Kazan) $5990 per person (Double / Twin share) $8490 per person (Single room) PAYMENT TERMS 16 night tour (Start St Petersburg) $6990 per person (Double / Twin share) $9890 per person (Single) $2000 Deposit - On Booking $2000 Instalment - By 13 February 2018 Balance - By 15 April 2018 CONTACT Frank Scerri General Manager SportsLink International Ph: 1300 66 66 75 Mbl: 0411 245679 Email: frank@sportslinkinternational.com
BOOKING CONDITIONS 1. All bookings must be received using the appropriate Booking Form or online system 2. Bookings are not confirmed until the full deposit payment has been received and processed. 3. Full payment must be received prior to commencement of the tour. Failure to do so will result in the person(s) being denied the right to join the tour until an outstanding balances are received. 4. All rates listed are per person sharing the selected room. 5. Prices listed are valid for the initial release of tour packages. We reserve the right to alter pricing as necessary due to changes in availability of accommodation, tickets, transport or other items, currency fluctuations or other circumstances. Details will be provided if this occurs 6. The rate includes all items outlined, updates and administration, applicable domestic and overseas taxes. It does not include international airfares, travel insurance, passports and visa expenses or items of a personal nature 7. Once a booking form and deposit has been received, the package is considered sold, and the person making the booking is liable for all the remaining payments outlined for the booking. 8. The taping of the Four Diegos radio show is subject to final approval and involvement of the shows producers and on-air host. 9. Travel insurance is compulsory for all people travelling on any SportsLink International tour. Full policy details may be required to be provided prior to commencement of tour. Failure to do so may result in the delay, removal or cancellation of the tour for the person(s) involved until provided. SportsLink International is not responsible for any costs associated with travel delay, damage, sickness, injury or death to tour members. Any costs must be covered by the person(s) involved. SportsLink International may seek to recover any costs incurred by them where a tour member is responsible for incurring these costs. 10. Passports and visas (where necessary) are the sole responsibility of the person travelling. SportsLink International bears no responsibility for issues, delays or refusal of entry for anyone failing to have the correct documentation or denied entry to a country for any other reason. No refunds or compensation is payable for any subsequent delay which results in missing part or all of the associated tour due to these issues. 11. At times, due to unforeseen circumstances, variations to the tour inclusions or dates may occur. 12. The tour is based on a minimum of 20 full paying travellers. If minimum numbers as not reached, we reserve the right to alter or cancel the tour. In the instance where the tour is cancelled, a full refund will be provided. 13. Tour members are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times, taking into consideration the comfort of other tour members as well as the local laws and customs. Failure to comply with this, particularly regarding the breaking of any laws, may result in the immediate cancellation and removal from the tour. Accommodation, transport and event providers, as well as local law enforcement may also take this course of action as they deem appropriate, which is outside of the control of SportsLink International. If this occurs, no compensation is payable to the person(s) involved or refund for any unused portion of the remaining tour. 14. Cancellation fees (unless otherwise noted). Due to the unique nature of the event and the booking conditions on all hotel and transport inclusions, cancellation is not possible. A 100% cancellation fee is applicable to all payments made for the tour. In the event that a person can no longer travel, the client may transfer their booking to another person without charge CREATING AMAZING SPORTING EXPERIENCES