international cricket tours

                Melbourne & Sydney  

                       Two 3 mobile Test Matches

                                                 22 December 2010 to 8 January 2011

This special 2 Test Tour features Christmas in Melbourne, Boxing Day in the MCG and New Year’s Eve in Sydney.  Over Christmas you can enjoy Carols on Christmas Eve and a traditional Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day.  Being in the MCG on Boxing Day for the first day of an Ashes Test Match is one of the “must do” events for many Australians and an ambition of many cricket fans.  Another of these “must do” events is to be in Sydney on New Year’s Eve.  This tour allows you to fulfil both these ambitions in memorable style

Sydney is world-famous for its New Year celebrations and fireworks and, as we know from 2007, there is no better place from which to enjoy this spectacular display than on the water in Sydney Harbour.  Grand Cru has chartered a private catamaran for the evening and will be one of the boats in the exclusive Harbour Lights Parade, giving us prime position in front of the Harbour Bridge for the fireworks.  We can promise you an unforgettable New Year.  The tour also gives you time to visit Bondi Beach, and to experience the special atmosphere of Sydney. 

Tour price includes top category, Platinum tickets for both 3 mobile Test Matches

Included in tour

*         Return scheduled flights London/Melbourne/Sydney/London (upgrades on flights available)

*         8 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in Melbourne

*         9 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in Sydney             

*         Guaranteed Platinum tickets for both 3 mobile Test Matches

*         Transfers to and from ground each day

*         Welcome reception hosted by Jonathan Agnew 

*         Christmas Day - traditional Christmas dinner & entertainment

*         New Year's Eve on private catamaran in Sydney

*         4 cricket evenings/dinners with cricketing personalities including our host, Jonathan Agnew

*         Airport/hotel transfers in Melbourne & Sydney

*         Services of Grand Cru Cricket Tour representative throughout

           Passport & Visa required

Park Hyatt, Melbourne         5*

Our Melbourne hotel is conveniently situated in one of Melbourne's most historic areas, at the top of Collins Street and opposite St Patrick's Cathedral.  The Park Hyatt Melbourne hotel overlooks a district of Victorian architecture and is bordered by Melbourne's delightful Fitzroy Gardens.  Bedrooms are spacious with large bed, lounge chair, generous work areas with high speed internet access and Italian marble bath with deep soaking tub and walk-in shower.  The Radii Restaurant & Bar serves superb contemporary cuisine while tapas can be enjoyed in the bar. The Park Club & Spa includes a 25m pool and full range of spa treatments.

Four Seasons, Sydney         5*

Stunningly situated overlooking Sydney harbour in the historic Rocks area, Four Seasons is a vibrant and elegant hotel with dramatic harbour front views.  Grand Cru clients have the choice of City View or Harbour View rooms.  City View rooms are comfortably appointed with great views of the city skyline.  Bathrooms have deep soaking tubs and separate showers.  Harbour View rooms offer panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, Harbour Bridge and the world-famous Opera House.  These rooms are elegantly furnished with lounge chair and coffee table in addition to the business desk and chair. Harbour View rooms also have marble bath tubs and separate shower.  The hotel has outdoor pool, spa, sauna and Fitness Suite.

 Hilton on the Park, Melbourne        4*

The Hilton on the Park enjoys views over the historic Fitzroy Gardens and the MCG.  Bedrooms are of  good size and the hotel facilities include restaurant, lounge, bar, pool and gym.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth               4*

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is located in the centre of the city just a few minutes walk from The Rocks.  Bedrooms are of good size and the hotel facilities include restaurant, lounge, bar, health and fitness suite.

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Grand Cru, a Cricket Australia Travel Office endorsed travel operator for the 3 mobile Ashes Series 2010/11