FOLLOW THE ALL BLACKS 4 POOL MATCHES TOUR
Support our boys in black during the pool stages of
the Tournament as they take to the field at Wembley
Stadium, Olympic Stadium, Millennium Stadium and St
James’ Park. As well as time spent in London, Cardiff
and Newcastle, we’ll head to Dublin and Liverpool for
sightseeing between games.
25 NIGHTS
ACCOMMODATION DATES
SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 11
CITIES
LONDON, DUBLIN, CARDIFF, LIVERPOOL,
NEWCASTLE
MATCHES
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Opening Ceremony & England v Fiji (Twickenham Stadium)
All Blacks v Argentina (Wembley Stadium)
All Blacks v Namibia (Olympic Stadium)
All Blacks v Georgia (Millennium Stadium)
All Blacks v Tonga (St James’ Park)
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YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 I WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
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Our tour starts at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel. London is a busy city at the best of times and with thousands of fans and officials in town for Rugby
World Cup 2015, it will truly be alive. With 9 nights in London you will have plenty of time to explore this fantastic city that heaves with 100 theatres, 7
royal palaces, 6,000 restaurants, 5,000 bars and countless shops.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 2 I THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
To say that there is a lot to do in this vibrant capital would be an understatement. So where to start? Today, you could catch the tube from our hotel down
to the River Thames and start with the big ones - Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Big Ben, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the National
Gallery, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Monument to the Great Fire of London and Number 10 Downing Street. These attractions are all relatively close together.
If you’re at the Palace at 11.30am you should catch the Changing of the Guard. Remember that you will have a hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass and a
London Oyster Travel card to help get you around the city.
Tonight we will build up to the start of the eighth Rugby World Cup with the first of our official All Blacks Supporter Functions. At this exclusive function
there will be some special guests, and you’ll enjoy an evening of drinks and canapés with other Kiwi fans.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 3 I FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER I LONDON I OPENING CEREMONY + ENGLAND V FIJI
The big day has finally arrived - kick-off of Rugby World Cup 2015!
Today we head to Twickenham – the home of English rugby – for the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony at 7pm. With organisers wanting this to be
the “best Rugby World Cup ever”, and drawing on the success of the London Olympics, the Opening Ceremony is sure to be a spectacle. This will be
followed by the first match of the Tournament as the hosts England take on Fiji at 8pm.
Twickenham itself seats an impressive 82,000 spectators and is the largest dedicated rugby union venue in the world. This historic venue began life as
a humble cabbage patch but, these days, it has become a destination for fans around the world to experience the excitement of a match day.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 4 I SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Enjoy a sleep in today after the fi big night of the Tournament! Later today why not head up The Shard and take in the spectacular views of London. Plan
your visit for late afternoon to see the sunset and you’ll also get some great photos of all the night lights.
Another option is the London Eye - a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames. Choose the Champagne experience and enjoy a glass of
bubbles during your 30 minute rotation on the Ferris wheel. While you’re there, visit Madame Tussads which is located right next door to the London Eye.
Catch it at a pub: At 8pm tonight, France takes on Italy at Twickenham.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 5 I SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER I LONDON I ALL BLACKS V ARGENTINA
We’ve travelled all the way to Europe to see our boys in action and today’s the day - the first All Blacks match of Rugby World Cup 2015! The All Blacks
took home the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and, ever since, there has been talk of them doing it again for an unprecedented second time in a row.
The boys are looking strong and we’re all ready to witness this strength on the field.
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The All Blacks take on Argentina at Wembley Stadium this afternoon. With room for 90,000 spectators, Wembley Stadium is the second largest stadium
in Europe. Opened in 2007 after the former Wembley Stadium was demolished, this version is one of the most expensive stadiums ever built and has
a partially retractable roof – meaning it has the largest roof-covered seating capacity in the world. Wembley hosts important sporting matches such
as the football FA Cup Final. Let’s go ABs!
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 6 I MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Day at leisure.
Use your London Hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass to help you get around the city’s main attractions. Tonight we’ll have a group dinner.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 7 I TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Day at leisure.
Use your Oyster card to help you get around the city.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 8 I WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Is it time for a break from the hustle and bustle of the big smoke? Hopefully the weather will play game while we’re in town, giving you a chance to
explore the greener side of London. Hyde Park is central London’s largest open space at 145ha. During WWII, this amazing park was an enormous
potato field. Kind of how Twickenham was a massive cabbage patch. Go for a stroll or a jog and check out the lovely trees, pieces of art and the Diana,
Princess of Wales memorial. Another good spot with great city views is Parliament Hill which rises out of Hampstead Heath, just north of our hotel. You
could go for a trip down Regent’s Canal in a long boat, starting out at Little Venice and ending up at Camden Lock where you’ll have time to look around
the markets before making your way back. Then there’s the Wetland Centre, the aquarium near Westminster and London Zoo right next to your hotel
in Regent’s Park.
Catch it at a pub: At 4.45pm today, Australia takes on Fiji at Millennium Stadium.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 9 I THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER I LONDON I ALL BLACKS V NAMIBIA
Put the sightseeing on hold, it’s game day! Today, the All Blacks come up against Namibia at 8pm at Olympic Stadium. This stadium was built as the
home to the 2012 London Olympics, and seats 54,000 people.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 10 I FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER I LONDON - DUBLIN
We have to wave farewell to London! Today we head to Heathrow airport for our flight to Dublin, Ireland’s well- known capital. Upon arrival, we transfer
to our hotel where we will stay for 4 nights.
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton - Burlington
DAY 11 I SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER I DUBLIN
Today we’ll have a Guinness Storehouse tour, including a pouring lesson and tasting.
Seven stories of the rich heritage of Guinness! The Guinness Storehouse tells a story of the origin of Guinness in Dublin from its inception to its growth
as a global brand. Stand at the bottom of the world’s largest pint glass and imagine it full with 41.3 million litres of beer. 250 years of history will
unfold, until the tour concludes at the gravity bar with a pint in hand.
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton - Burlington
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DAY 12 I SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER I DUBLIN
Day at leisure.
You will have a Dublin hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass to use while you are here.
Catch it at a pub: At 4.45pm today, Ireland takes on Romania at Wembley Stadium.
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton - Burlington
DAY 13 I MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER I DUBLIN
If you are interested in getting out of town, Belfast is just under two hours away. This city was not historically known as a tourist destination but has
managed to reinvent itself with a beautiful shopping centre, a lovely waterfront area and, of course, great pubs. The Titanic was built in Belfast and there
are various attractions in the city to celebrate this. Other attractions include Belfast Castle, White’s Tavern (established in 1630), Ulster Museum and
the National Trust’s Crown Liquor Saloon.
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton - Burlington
DAY 14 I TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER I DUBLIN - CARDIFF
You should have had enough Irish beer by now so we best get a move on! We’re off to Wales today. First, we will catch a ferry across St George’s Channel
to Holyhead on Wales’ west coast (this will take just under two hours) and then drive down to the compact but lively capital city Cardiff, where we will
stay for five nights.
Accommodation: Mercure Holland House Cardiff
DAY 15 I WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER I CARDIFF
Today will be a good day to use our hop-on hop-off sightseeing passes.
Cardiff offers shopping, bars, attractions and more. It’s a young, vivid and beautiful place that you are bound to enjoy, with the Welsh promising a warm
welcome. Cardiff has had various incarnations, having progressed from being an industrial city to a lively, modern city. The population of this small, fl t
capital, tucked in South Wales on the Bristol Channel, has grown to a lively 345,000.
Accommodation: Mercure Holland House Cardiff
DAY 16 I THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER I CARDIFF
Day at leisure.
Accommodation: Mercure Holland House Cardiff
DAY 17 I FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER I CARDIFF I ALL BLACKS V GEORGIA
We’ve had an entire week of no rugby. Thankfully, today is another game day! At 8pm we catch the All Blacks playing Georgia at Millennium Stadium.
Rugby is a very big deal in Wales and the mighty Millennium Stadium, which seats 74,500 people, is in the heart of Cardiff. The city is sure to be buzzing
today for the big match.
Accommodation: Mercure Holland House Cardiff
DAY 18 I SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER I CARDIFF
Not only does Cardiff have more green space per person than any other city in the UK but it also has more pubs per square foot. Quite the achievement!
The concentration of pubs, fun bars, lively art and music venues, especially around the Docklands area, provides the perfect setting for a city that really
turns it on when playing host to big events.
Catch it at a pub: At 8pm tonight, England takes on Australia at Twickenham.
Accommodation: Mercure Holland House Cardiff
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DAY 19 I SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER I CARDIFF – LIVERPOOL
We depart Cardiff today for Liverpool, where we will remain for 3 nights. The coach ride will take us around 4 hours, with a good break along the way.
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England. Liverpool was the birthplace of The Beatles, and you can stroll by John
Lennon and Paul McCartney’s homes. Music continues to be an important part of the city’s identity and the Cavern Club – where The Beatles’
music identity was formed is considered the cradle of British pop music.
Accommodation: Hilton Liverpool Hotel
DAY 20 I MONDAY 5 OCTOBER I LIVERPOOL
Today we will visit The Beatles Story. The award winning ‘The Beatles Story’, is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives
and times of The Beatles. Take your audio guide and see how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to the dizzy heights of fame and fortune.
Replicas of the Casbah, Mathew Street and The Cavern will help you capture the early 60’s and experience the iconic places that helped make The
Beatles the biggest band in the world.
Liverpool is also home to two association football clubs, Liverpool and Everton, which are amongst the most successful football clubs in Britain. Today
you could take a tour of Anfield Stadium – home of the Liverpool Football Club.
Accommodation: Hilton Liverpool Hotel
DAY 21 I TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER I LIVERPOOL
Day at leisure.
Accommodation: Hilton Liverpool Hotel
DAY 22 I WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER I LIVERPOOL - NEWCASTLE
We’re back on the road for a 3.5 hour coach ride to Newcastle, including a rest break along the way. We will be in Newcastle for the final four nights of our tour.
Newcastle is found in the North East region of England. United by seven bridges across a spectacular riverscape, a city on the north bank of the River Tyne and
Gateshead form a single, diverse and extremely vibrant destination. With so many different areas each offering new sights, sounds and experiences, you’ll
be amazed at how much is on offer, whatever your tastes. Amazing culture, vibrant nightlife, award-winning dining, inspiring heritage, fantastic shopping
and acclaimed architecture. The challenge of your trip will be to decipher the tough Geordie accent - a mixture of Old English, Nordic languages and Scots.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Newcastle
DAY 23 I THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER I NEWCASTLE
Today we will be taking part in a Newcastle Walking Tour. You might see some of Newcastle’s most famous sights such as The Old George Inn,
Newcastle’s oldest pub, dating back from 1582. Castle keep, one of the finest Norman Stone castle keeps surviving in Britain today; the Seven Bridges
that cross the Tyne, including Swing Bridge, Gateshead Millennium Bridge – the first tilt bridge in the world, and more!
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Newcastle
DAY 24 I FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER I NEWCASTLE I ALL BLACKS V TONGA
Tonight we’re back into the rugby, and this match will be an explosive one! The All Blacks take on Tonga at St James Park at 8pm in our final pool match.
This stadium has been used for football since 1880, including for the 2012 Olympics, and seats 52,405 spectators.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Newcastle
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DAY 25 I SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER I NEWCASTLE
Day at leisure.
Tonight we will get together and enjoy our last group dinner.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Newcastle
DAY 26 I SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER I NEWCASTLE
With all the excitement and our final Rugby World Cup match over, it’s time to pack our bags and depart. We’ve visited 5 cities in 25 nights, been at 5
Rugby World Cup matches, eaten delicious food, seen incredible sights and made some awesome new friends.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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