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2019 Ashes Series
Official Travel Packages & Escorted Tour
Licensed Travel Operator
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The Ashes
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Table of Contents
Page Contents
3 (1) First Test + The 148th Open
4 (2) First Test + Britrail Pass
5 (3) First Test + Netball World Cup
7 (4) First Test + ICC Cricket World Cup
8 (5) The Bucket-list Package
9 (6) Essentials: First Test
11 (7) First & Second Tests ex Australia
12 (8) Second Test ex Australia
13 (9) Essentials: Second & Third Tests
15 (10) Essentials: Third Test
16 (11) Escorted: Third & Fourth Tests + Scotland
18 (12) Essentials: Fourth Test
19 (13) Essentials: Fifth Test
21 Hotel Information
23 Extra Services & Flexible Flight Information
24 FAQs
25 Terms and Conditions
26 Contact Us
2019 Ashes Schedule
Test Dates Venue City
1 1-5 August Edgbaston Birmingham
2 14-18 August Lord’s London
3 22-26 August Headingley Leeds
4 4-8 September Old Trafford Manchester
5 12-16 September The Oval London
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2019 Ashes 2
PACKAGE 1 8 Nights | 17 Jul - 6 Aug
FIRST TEST + 148TH OPEN
This is a unique experience, never to be repeated. Enjoy The 148th Open Championship
at Royal Portrush in Ireland, which will be only the second time The Open has ever been
held outside Britain. After this, travel to Birmingham for the highly anticipated First Test at
Edgbaston with three nights in-between in London.
Package Includes:
BELFAST • London Oyster Card for public transport with £20 pre-
loaded
• Belfast Airport to The Europa transfer, 17 July (only with • 4 in 30 days Britrail Pass (allows train transport
flight booking) throughout Great Britain and can be credited towards car
• 5-nights accommodation in Belfast at The Europa in an hire on request and can be used to travel to Birmingham)
Executive Room:
• Check-in: Wednesday 17 July 2019 BIRMINGHAM
• Check-out: Monday 22 July
• Buffet breakfast daily • 6-nights accommodation in Birmingham at Hilton
• Events Travel Welcome Reception including drinks and Garden Inn in a Standard Room:
canapés, 17 July • Check-in: Wednesday 31 July 2019
• Daily return transfers from The Europa to The Open • Check-out: Tuesday 6 August 2019
• 4 x Official Open Championship Tickets, General • Buffet breakfast daily
Admission: • Birmingham Travel Card
• Thursday 18 July to Sunday 21 July • Official Ashes Tickets to the First Test, Reserved Seating
• Transfer from The Europa to Belfast Airport, 22 July for four days, General Admission for the fifth day
• Economy flight from Belfast to London, 22 July • Thursday 1 August to Monday 5 August
(includes 23kg) • Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
late afternoon/early evening including special guest
appearances, finger food and beverages, 31 July (venue
LONDON TBC)
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 31 July (only
• Transfer from Heathrow Airport to Radisson if required)
Kenilworth, 22 July
• 3-nights accommodation in London at the Radisson
EXTRAS
Blu Edwardian Kenilworth in a Standard Room:
• Check-in: Monday 22 July
• All taxes and ticket delivery fees
• Check-out: Thursday 25 July
• Events Travel ticket lanyard
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
Optional Extras
Pricing
• Flights
Twin or double share: A$8,398 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Single occupancy: A$10,798 sightseeing experiences and other services
Triple share: n/a
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2019 Ashes 3
PACKAGE 2 9 Nights | Any - 6 Aug
FIRST TEST + BRITRAIL PASS
Start in London for two nights before ‘free-travelling’ to Birmingham using the included
Britrail Pass. Choose your train route, stopping where you please along the way. Or credit your
Britrail Pass towards car hire on request. Make your First Test experience the way you want it
with flexible dates in London.
Package Includes:
LONDON • Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
late afternoon/early evening including special guest
• Transfer from Heathrow or Gatwick Airport to your appearances, finger food and beverages, 31 July (venue
hotel (only with flight booking) TBC)
• 2-nights accommodation in London at the Radisson • Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 31 July (only if
Blu Edwardian Kenilworth or similar: required)
• Check-in/out: Any dates
• Buffet breakfast daily EXTRAS
• London Oyster Card for public transport with £20
pre-loaded • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
• 3 days in a month Britrail Pass (allows train transport • Events Travel ticket lanyard
throughout England and can be credited towards • Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
car hire on request and can be used to travel to
Birmingham)
BIRMINGHAM
• 6-nights accommodation in Birmingham at Hilton
Garden Inn in a Standard Room:
• Check-in: Wednesday 31 July 2019
• Check-out: Tuesday 6 August 2019
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Birmingham Travel Card
• Official Ashes Tickets to the First Test, Reserved
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth
day
• Thursday 1 August to Monday 5 August
Optional Extras
Pricing
• Flights
Twin or double share: A$3,996 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Single occupancy: A$5,198 sightseeing experiences and other services
Triple share: n/a
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2019 Ashes 4
PACKAGE 3 13 Nights | 15 Jul - 6 Aug
FIRST TEST + NETBALL WORLD CUP
This is a unique multi-sport experience. Start in London before heading to Liverpool, the
home of The Beatles and venue of Netball World Cup 2019, where you will enjoy the Finals
Weekend. After this, travel to Birmingham to enjoy the much anticipated First Test of the
2019 Ashes Series.
Package Includes:
LONDON • Official Netball World Cup 2019 Fan Pack
• 8 in 30 days Britrail Pass (allows train transport
• Transfer from Heathrow Airport to Radisson throughout Great Britain and can be credited towards car
Kenilworth, 15 July (only with flight booking) hire on request and can be used to travel to Birmingham)
• 3-nights accommodation in London at the Radisson
Blu Edwardian Kenilworth in a Standard Room: BIRMINGHAM
• Check-in: Monday 15 July
• Check-out: Thursday 18 July • 6-nights accommodation in Birmingham at Hilton
• Buffet breakfast daily Garden Inn in a Standard Room:
• London Oyster Card for public transport with £20 pre- • Check-in: Wednesday 31 July 2019
loaded • Check-out: Tuesday 6 August 2019
• Transfer from London to Liverpool, 18 July • Buffet breakfast daily
• Birmingham Travel Card
• Official Ashes Tickets to the First Test, Reserved Seating
LIVERPOOL for four days, General Admission for the fifth day
• Thursday 1 August to Monday 5 August
• 4-nights accommodation in Liverpool at the Radisson • Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
Blu Liverpool in a Standard Room: late afternoon/early evening including special guest
• Check-in: Thursday 18 July appearances, finger food and beverages, 31 July (venue
• Check-out: Monday 22 July TBC)
• Buffet breakfast daily • Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 31 July (only
• Welcome Reception at The Beatles Story with canapés, if required)
drinks and private viewing access to the exhibition, 18
July
EXTRAS
• 4 x Official Netball World Cup 2019 Tickets to the
Closing Weekend
• All taxes and ticket delivery fees
• Bronze Tickets to 4 total sessions including
• Events Travel ticket lanyard
Closing Ceremony (upgrades available)
• Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
Optional Extras
Pricing
• Flights
Twin or double share: A$5,998 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Single occupancy: A$8,119 sightseeing experiences and other services
Triple share: n/a
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2019 Ashes 5
BIRMINGHAM
A city in the West
Midlands with Industrial
Revolution-era
landmarks and canals.
Pictured is the Bull Ring.
EDGBASTON
With a capacity of 25,000
it was last used for The
Ashes in 2015 as the
Third Test. Also known as
County Ground.
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PACKAGE 4 9 Nights | 13 Jul - 6 Aug
FIRST TEST + ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP FINAL
This combination is an aligning of the stars and unlikely to be repeated any time soon. Start
in London where you will enjoy the best of ODI cricket at the ICC Cricket World Cup Final at
Lord’s Cricket Ground before travelling to Birmingham for the highly anticipated First Test of
the 2019 Ashes Series.
Package Includes:
LONDON • Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
late afternoon/early evening including special guest
• Transfer from Heathrow Airport to Radisson appearances, finger food and beverages, 31 July (venue
Kenilworth (only with flight booking) TBC)
• 3-nights accommodation in London at the Radisson • Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 31 July (only if
Blu Edwardian Kenilworth (4-star) or The May Fair required)
Hotel (5-star):
• Check-in: Saturday 13 July EXTRAS
• Check-out: Tuesday 16 July
• Buffet breakfast daily • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
• London Oyster Card for public transport with £20 • Events Travel ticket lanyard
pre-loaded • Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
• 1 x Official Cricket World Cup Silver Ticket to:
• The Final, Lord’s Cricket Ground, 14 July
BIRMINGHAM
• 6-nights accommodation in Birmingham at Hilton
Garden Inn in a Standard Room:
• Check-in: Wednesday 31 July 2019
• Check-out: Tuesday 6 August 2019
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Birmingham Travel Card
• Official Ashes Tickets to the First Test, Reserved
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth
day:
• Thursday 1 August to Monday 5 August
Optional Extras
Pricing
• Flights
Twin or double share: A$4,998 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Single occupancy: A$6,498
Triple share: n/a sightseeing experiences and other services
Optional Upgrade
Upgrade your hotel in London to The May Fair
(5-star luxury for 3-nights)
Twin or double share: +A$470 pp
Single occupancy: +A$809
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2019 Ashes 7
PACKAGE 5 15 Nights | 13 Jul - 6 Aug
THE BUCKET-LIST PACKAGE
Could this be the ultimate sporting experience? We think so. This is an aligning of the stars
that will likely never be repeated. Watch the ICC Cricket World Cup Final at Lord’s, before
heading to The 148th Open Championship in Ireland (second time ever to be held outside
Britain) before heading to the hugely anticipated First Test in Birmingham. All made possible
with our Official Partnerships.
Package Includes:
LONDON • Daily return transfers from your hotel to The Open
• Transfer from your hotel to Belfast Airport,, 22 July
• Transfer from Heathrow or Gatwick Airport to • Economy flight from Belfast to London, 22 July
Radisson Kenilworth, 13 July (only with flight
booking) BIRMINGHAM
• 4-nights accommodation in London at the Radisson
Blu Edwardian Kenilworth in a Standard Room: • 6-nights accommodation in Birmingham at Hilton Garden
• Check-in: Saturday 13 July Inn in a Standard Room:
• Check-out: Wednesday 17 July • Check-in: Wednesday 31 July 2019
• Buffet breakfast daily • Check-out: Tuesday 6 August 2019
• London Oyster Card for public transport with £20 • Buffet breakfast daily
pre-loaded • Birmingham Travel Card
• 1 x Official Cricket World Cup Silver Ticket to: • Official Ashes Tickets to the First Test, Reserved Seating
• The Final, Lord’s Cricket Ground, 14 July for four days, General Admission for the fifth day
• Economy flight from London to Belfast 17 July • Thursday 1 August to Monday 5 August
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
BELFAST late afternoon/early evening including special guest
appearances, finger food and beverages, 31 July (venue
• Transfer from Belfast Airport to your hotel, 17 July TBC)
• 5-nights accommodation in Belfast at Ten Square or • Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 31 July (only if
The Europa: required)
• Check-in: Wednesday 17 July
• Check-out: Monday 22 July EXTRAS
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Events Travel Welcome Reception including drinks • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
and canapés, 17 July • Events Travel ticket lanyard
• 4 x Official Open Championship Tickets, General • Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
Admission:
• Thursday 18 July to Sunday 21 July
Optional Extras
Pricing
• Flights
Ten Square Belfast • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Double share: A$8,949 pp sightseeing experiences and other services
Single occupancy: A$12,689
Triple share: n/a
The Europa Belfast
Twin share: A$9,998 pp
Single occupancy: n/a
Triple share: n/a
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2019 Ashes 8
PACKAGE 6 6 Nights | 13 Jul - 6 Aug
ESSENTIALS: FIRST TEST
Get the essentials needed to enjoy the First Test of the 2019 Ashes Series with this package
and experience Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Package Includes:
BIRMINGHAM EXTRAS
• 6-nights accommodation in Birmingham at AC Hotel • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
by Marriott in a Guest Room: • Events Travel ticket lanyard
• Check-in: Wednesday 31 July 2019
• Check-out: Tuesday 6 August 2019
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Official Ashes Tickets to the First Test, Reserved
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth
day:
• Thursday 1 August to Monday 5 August
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in
the late afternoon/early evening including special
guest appearances, finger food and beverages, 31 July
(venue TBC)
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 31 July
(only if required)
Optional Extras
Pricing
Double share: A$2,998 pp • Flights
Single occupancy: A$3,998 • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Triple share: n/a sightseeing experiences and other services
Fan Pack: A$65 pp, including:
• 7-day Birmingham Travel Card
• Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
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2019 Ashes 9
HYDE PARK
Summer in London is
best observed in the
many parks and green
spaces. Diana Memorial
Fountain, Hyde Park.
LORD”S
The home of cricket and
the most famous cricket
ground in the world,
Marylebone, Central
London.
10PACKAGE 7 12 Nights | 31 Jul - 19 Aug
FIRST & SECOND TESTS ex AUSTRALIA
Combine the highly anticipated First Test with the popular Second Test at the home of cricket,
Lord’s, with free travel time in-between. Consider travelling through the UK by car or fly to
Europe to enjoy the sun before heading back to London for the Second Test—there are many
options available to you.
Package Includes:
BIRMINGHAM • Check-in: Tuesday 13 August 2019
• Check-out: Monday 19 August 2019
• Return economy flights* from Australia to • Buffet breakfast daily
Manchester or London with Qantas • Official Ashes Tickets to the Second Test, Reserved Seating
• 3 in 30 days Britrail Pass (allows train transport for four days, General Admission for the fifth day:
throughout Great Britain and can be credited • Wednesday 14 August to Sunday 18 August
towards car hire on request. Includes Manchester • Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
Airport to Birmingham train) evening including special guest appearances, three-
• 6-nights accommodation in Birmingham at AC Hotel course dinner and beverages, 13 August at the Park Plaza
by Marriott in a Guest Room: Westminster Hotel
• Check-in: Wednesday 31 July 2019 • Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 13 August
• Check-out: Tuesday 6 August 2019
• Buffet breakfast daily EXTRAS
• Official Ashes Tickets to the First Test, Reserved
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
day: • Events Travel ticket lanyard
• Thursday 1 August to Monday 5 August
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in
the late afternoon/early evening including special
guest appearances, finger food and beverages, 31
July (venue TBC)
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 31 July
(only if required)
LONDON
• 6-nights accommodation in London at DoubleTree by
Hilton Westminster in a Standard Room: Flexible flights
See page 23
Optional Extras
Pricing
Double share: A$9,598 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Single occupancy: A$11,598 sightseeing experiences and other services
Triple share: n/a Fan Pack: A$120 pp, including:
* Airfare taxes are extra and not included in listed price • 7-day Birmingham Travel Card
as taxes vary according to departure city, date of booking • Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
and your final routing if you decide to change your • London Oyster Card for public transport with £20
outbound or inbound flight to incorporate additional pre-loaded
travel.
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2019 Ashes 11PACKAGE 8 6 Nights | 13 - 19 Aug
SECOND TEST ex AUSTRALIA
This is the complete package to experience the Second Test at home of cricket, Lord’s. This
flight inclusive package can be adjusted to meet your travel needs to start your trip earlier or
extend later.
Package Includes:
LONDON EXTRAS
• Return economy flights* from Australia to London with • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
Qantas • Events Travel ticket lanyard
• Return transfers from the Airport to your London Hotel** • Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
• 6-nights accommodation in London at the DoubleTree by
Hilton Westminster or Mandeville Hotel: LONDON SIGHTSEEING OPTIONS
• Check-in: Tuesday 13 August 2019
• Check-out: Monday 19 August 2019 Choose one of the following options and specify when
• Buffet breakfast daily booking, or decider closer to your travel date:
• Official Ashes Tickets to the Second Test, Reserved
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth day: • Arsenal Stadium Tour (self-guided)
• Wednesday 14 August to Sunday 18 August • Big Bus 24-hour Pass (hop-on hop-off)
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the • Fast Track London Eye Ticket
evening including special guest appearances, three- • Fast Track London Zoo at Regents Park Entry Ticket
course dinner and beverages, 13 August at the Park • Hampton Court Palace Entry Ticket
Plaza Westminster Hotel • Historical London Pubs Walking Tour with beer tasting
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 13 August • Jack the Ripper haunted London and Sherlock Holmes
• Ticket to the London Cricket Society Ashes Film Night 2.5hr Tour
with buffet dinner and drinks, 15 August • Kensington Palace Entry Ticket
• Ticket to the Events Travel Second Test Function, all • Bateaux Thames River Cruise with Lunch
inclusive dinner, 16 August (venue TBC) • London Dungeons Entry Ticket
• London Oyster Card for public transport with £20 pre- • Tower of London Entry Ticket
loaded
• London sightseeing experience (choose one of 11
options, see right)
Flexible flights
See page 23
Optional Extras
Pricing
Double share: A$6,898 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire,
Single occupancy: A$8,429 insurance, sightseeing experiences and other
Triple share: n/a services
* Airfare taxes are extra and not included in listed price as
Optional Upgrade taxes vary according to departure city, date of booking and
Upgrade your hotel in London to The Mandeville your final routing if you decide to change your outbound or
Hotel for 6-nights and walk to Lord’s. inbound flight to incorporate additional travel.
Twin or double share: +A$780 pp ** If changing flights to different dates, airport to hotel
Single occupancy: on request transfers are not included unless accommodation is
booked by Events Travel
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2019 Ashes 12PACKAGE 9 12 Nights | 13 - 27 Aug
ESSENTIALS: SECOND & THIRD TESTS
Combine the Second Test at Lord’s with the Third Test at Headingley in Leeds, located in the
county of West Yorkshire; a historic mill and wool town. Experience The Salts Mills and other
historic landmarks which have been transformed into modern markets offering artisanal
food, crafts and gifts. A visit to Leeds is not complete without exploring Harewood House, a
magnificent 1759 historic home.
Package Includes:
LONDON • Buffet breakfast daily
• Return economy flights* from Australia to London and • Leeds Travel Card
return from Manchester with Qantas • Official Ashes Tickets to the Third Test, Reserved Seating
• Transfers from the Heathrow to your London Hotel for four days, General Admission for the fifth day:
• 6-nights accommodation in London at the DoubleTree • Thursday 22 August to Monday 26 August
by Hilton Westminster in a Standard Room: • Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
• Check-in: Tuesday 13 August 2019 late afternoon/early evening including special guest
• Check-out: Monday 19 August 2019 appearances, finger food and beverages, 21 August
• Buffet breakfast daily (venue TBC)
• Official Ashes Tickets to the Second Test, Reserved • Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 21 August
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth (only if required)
day: • 3 in 30 days Britrail Pass (allows train transport
• Wednesday 14 August to Sunday 18 August throughout Great Britain and can be credited towards car
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the hire on request and can be used to travel to from Leeds
evening including special guest appearances, three- to Manchester after the Test)
course dinner and beverages, 13 August at the Park
Plaza Westminster Hotel
EXTRAS
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 13 August
• All taxes and ticket delivery fees
• Ticket to the London Cricket Society Ashes Film Night
• Events Travel ticket lanyard
with buffet dinner and drinks, 15 August
• Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
• London Oyster Card for public transport with £20 pre-
loaded
LEEDS
• 6-nights accommodation in Leeds at The Queens Hotel
in a Standard Room:
• Check-in: Wednesday 21 August 2019
• Check-out: Tuesday 27 August 2019
Flexible flights
See page 23
Optional Extras
Pricing
Double share: A$9,898 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Single occupancy: A$11,598 sightseeing experiences and other services
Triple share: n/a
* Airfare taxes are extra and not included in listed price as
taxes vary according to departure city, date of booking and
your final routing if you decide to change your outbound or
inbound flight to incorporate additional travel.
** If changing flights to different dates, airport to hotel
transfers are not included unless accommodation is booked
by Events Travel
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2019 Ashes 13HAREWOOD HOUSE
No trip to Leeds is
complete without a visit
to Harewood House, a
1000 acre property built
between 1759-1771.
HEADINGLEY
Tucked away in sleepy
urban Leeds, Headingley
has a capacity of 17,000
and was established in
1890.
14PACKAGE 10 6 Nights | 21 - 27 Aug
ESSENTIALS: THIRD TEST
Experience the Third Test at Headingley in Leeds, the historic city in the county of West
Yorkshire. Make sure to experience The Salts Mills and other historic buildings which have
been transformed into modern markets offering artisanal food, crafts and gifts. A visit to
Leeds is not complete without exploring Harewood House, a magnificent 1759 historic home
and gardens which should be on your list.
Package Includes:
LEEDS EXTRAS
• 6-nights accommodation in Leeds at The Queens • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
Hotel in a Standard Room: • Events Travel ticket lanyard
• Check-in: Wednesday 21 August 2019
• Check-out: Tuesday 27 August 2019
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Official Ashes Tickets to the Third Test, Reserved
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth
day:
• Thursday 22 August to Monday 26 August
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in
the late afternoon/early evening including special
guest appearances, finger food and beverages, 21
August (venue TBC)
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 21 August
(only if required)
Optional Extras
Pricing
Double share: A$2,698 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire,
Single occupancy: A$3,269 insurance, sightseeing experiences and other
Triple share: n/a services
Fan Pack: A$65 pp, including:
• 7-day Leeds Travel Card
• Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
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2019 Ashes 15PACKAGE 11 19 Nights | 21 Aug - 9 Sep
ESCORTED: THIRD & FOURTH TEST + SCOTLAND
Experience the Third Test at Headingley in Leeds, West Yorkshire, before the small-group
travels to Scotland, visiting Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Pitlochry, the Scottish Highlands,
Balmoral Castle and much more. Finish the tour with the Fourth Test at Old Trafford in
Manchester, known as the world’s first industrial city, producing 85% of the globe’s cotton in
the 1840s and now the famous football and pub city.
Package Includes:
LEEDS • 1-night accommodation in Glasgow:
• Check-in: 31 Aug | Check-out: 1 Sep
• Return economy flights* from Australia to Manchester • Visit the Lakes District with 2-nights accommodation:
with Qantas • Check-in: 1 Sep | Check-out: 3 Sep
• Transfer from Manchester Airport to Leeds, 21 August • Breakfast included throughout
• 6-nights accommodation in Leeds at The Queens • Transfer to Manchester, 3 September
Hotel in a Standard Room:
• Check-in: 21 Aug | Check-out: 27 Aug MANCHESTER
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 7-day Leeds Travel Card
• 6-nights accommodation in Manchester at DoubleTree by
• Official Ashes Tickets to the Third Test, Reserved
Hilton Manchester Piccadilly in a Standard Room:
Seating for four days, General Admission for Day 5:
• Check-in: 3 Sep | Check-out: 9 Sep
• Thursday 22 August to Monday 26 August
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in
• 7-day Manchester Travel Card
the late afternoon/early evening including special
• Official Ashes Tickets to the Fourth Test, Reserved
guest appearances, finger food and beverages, 21
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth day:
August (venue TBC)
• Wednesday 4 September to Sunday 8 September
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 21 August
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
(only if required)
late afternoon/early evening including special guest
appearances, finger food and beverages, 3 September
SCOTLAND (venue TBC)
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 3 September
• Pub lunch in Corbridge, Northumberland (only if required)
• 2-nights accommodation in Edinburgh:
• Check-in: 27 Aug | Check-out: 29 Aug
EXTRAS
• Walking tour of Edinburgh
• 2-nights accommodation in Pitlochry:
• All taxes and ticket delivery fees
• Check-in: 29 Aug | Check-out: 31 Aug
• Events Travel ticket lanyard
• Visit St. Andrews (the home of golf), Pitlochry, Scottish
• Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
• Highlands, Balmoral Castle and a local distillery
Optional Extras
Pricing
Double share: A$10,998 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire, insurance,
Single occupancy: A$13,498 sightseeing experiences and other services
Triple share: n/a
* Airfare taxes are extra and not included in listed price as
taxes vary according to departure city, date of booking and
your final routing if you decide to change your outbound or
inbound flight to incorporate additional travel.
Flexible flights
See page 23
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2019 Ashes 16SCOTLAND
An inspiring country with
immense natural beauty,
history and intrigue. Your
mind will wander to a
bygone era.
OLD TRAFFORD
Home of the Manchester
Cricket Club and host
of the first Ashes Test in
England back in 1884.
17PACKAGE 12 6 Nights | 3 - 9 Sep
ESSENTIALS: FOURTH TEST
Watch the Fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester, the world’s first industrial city and now
world famous for football, pubs and eclectic nightlife.
Package Includes:
MANCHESTER EXTRAS
• 6-nights accommodation in Manchester at DoubleTree • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly in a Standard Room: • Events Travel ticket lanyard
• Check-in: Tuesday 3 September 2019
• Check-out: Monday 9 September 2019
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Official Ashes Tickets to the Fourth Test, Reserved
Seating for four days, General Admission for the fifth
day:
• Wednesday 4 September to Sunday 8 September
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
late afternoon/early evening including special guest
appearances, finger food and beverages, 3 September
(venue TBC)
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 3
September (only if required)
Optional Extras
Pricing
Double share: A$2,898 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire,
Single occupancy: A$3,648 insurance, sightseeing experiences and other
Triple share: n/a services
Fan Pack: A$65 pp, including:
• 7-day Manchester Travel Card
• Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
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2019 Ashes 18PACKAGE 13 6 Nights | 11 - 17 Sep
ESSENTIALS: FIFTH TEST
Watch the Fifth Test at The Oval in London. Experience what could be the decider of the
2019 Ashes Series at one of the sports most iconic grounds.
Package Includes:
LONDON EXTRAS
• 6-nights accommodation in London at Radisson Blu • All taxes and ticket delivery fees
Edwardian Grafton Hotel in a Superior Room: • Events Travel ticket lanyard
• Check-in: Wednesday 11 September 2019
• Check-out: Tuesday 17 September 2019
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Official Ashes Tickets to the Fifth Test, Reserved Seating
for four days, General Admission for the fifth day:
• Thursday 12 to Sunday 16 September
• Cricket Australia Travel Office Pre Match Function in the
late afternoon/early evening including special guest
appearances, finger food and beverages, 11 September
(venue TBC)
• Return transfers to the Pre Match Function, 11
September (only if required)
Optional Extras
Pricing
Double share: A$3,278 pp • Additional accommodation, car hire,
Single occupancy: A$4,357 insurance, sightseeing experiences and other
Triple share: n/a services
Fan Pack: A$80 pp, including:
• London Oyster Card for public transport with
£20 pre-loaded
• Merchandise: Australia Supporters Cap
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2019 Ashes 19LONDON
There’s never enough
time to do London.
Experience something
new in 2019.
THE OVAL
In South London, The
Oval will host the final
Test of the 2019 Ashes
Series, as it has done
many times before.
20Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham (4-star) The May Fair Hotel London (5-star)
Located in the trendy Brindley Place district, this Situated in one of the world’s most sought after
quality 4-star hotel is very well rated and close to addresses, the May Fair is a sophisticated and
great leisure, dining and entertainment spots. Enjoy elegant central London hotel. Part of London Fashion
free Wi-Fi, 42-inch HDTVs in-room and great in- Week, the hotel offers modern and stylish facilities,
house dining. Rooms here feature double or twin attentive service, spacious rooms and fabulous
beds and modern amenities. dining. The May Fair is a sanctuary in leafy inner
London. You can upgrade from the Radisson Blu
AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham (4-star) Edwardian to this hotel for your stay in London.
Located in the city centre, the AC Hotel is a modern,
contemporary 4-star with excellent in-room Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth (4-
amenities and service from the well respected star)
Marriott Hotel brand. Guests will enjoy complimentary This West End hotel is located near the British
Wi-Fi and in-house Starbucks in the lobby with top Museum and Threatreland in Fitzrovia. Guests will
city attractions only a short walk away. enjoy classic British styling and soft, comfortable
beds. From here it’s a short walk to the nearest
The Europa Belfast (4-star) Tottenham Court Road tube station. Other famous
A World Famous hotel located in the heart of London attractions are not far away including the
Belfast known for hosting VIPs and celebrities trendy Soho district which has many dining options,
who frequent the city. Experience elegant decor, shops, galleries and historical landmarks.
relaxing piano bar, contemporary bistro and bustling
atmosphere making it a perfect choice for your Open DoubleTree by Hilton Westminster (4-star)
Championship experience. From the hotel it’s a short Centrally located in Westminster and not far from
walk to the cities top attractions such as the Ulster Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tate Britain,
Museum, Grand Opera House, City Hall, Titanic London’s Theatre District and more. Inside the hotel
Belfast, the Waterfront Hall and the Odyssey Arena. enjoy warm comfortable rooms with floor-to-ceiling
windows, complimentary Wi-Fi and their signature
Ten Square Belfast (4-star) chocolate chip cookies. Victoria and Waterloo
Ten Square Hotel is one of Belfast’s top boutique stations are not far away.
hotels and very well awarded. Located in the heart
of the city, Ten Square has recently been refurbished The Mandeville Hotel (4-star)
with rooms receiving a contemporary make-over, Located in Marylebone just a 30 minute leisurely
modern amenities and a refined colour scheme walk away from Lord’s, the Mandeville is an elegant
that’s inviting and calming. Many of the rooms offer and upmarket hotel. Located near Bond Street and
impressive city views. Enjoy a high standard of service Selfridges, London’s best shopping areas are right at
and great facilities here. your door step. Inside you will enjoy the tasteful decor
and fabulous service. The closest tube station here is
Radisson Blu Liverpool (4-star) Bond Street.
A very convenient option to the main attractions of
Liverpool including Albert Dock, The Beatles Story
and more. Inside the hotel enjoy complimentary Wi-
Fi. The Collage Restaurant serves quintessentially
British cuisine and contemporary rooms offer River
Mersey or city views. From here it’s a 23 minute walk
to Echo Arena.
2019 Ashes 21Hotel Information The May Fair Hotel, King Deluxe Room The Queens Hotel Leeds (4-star) Located in the centre of Leeds, The Queens is a luxury 4-star hotel overlooking City Square. Guests will enjoy Art-Deco styling, attentive service and the charming 1930’s setting. From the hotel it’s a short walk to trains and attractions. Guests will also enjoy Grill at The Queens, a renowned in-house restaurant serving classic meat dishes, a favourite among locals. DoubleTree by Hilton Piccadilly, Manchester (4-star) Located in the centre of Manchester, the DoubleTree by Hilton is a stylish hotel. Explore the Store Street Exchange, a foodies paradise and head out to one of the cities famous pubs where the eclectic nightlife will make you feel alive. Back at the hotel, enjoy warm rooms with colourful accents and modern amenities. Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel (4- star) Located in central London, only a short walk from Warren Street Station, the Radisson Blu Grafton is a contemporary hotel with comfortable rooms and inviting decor. Enjoy the modern lobby and dining areas and the convenient location to shops, transport and attractions. It’s only a short walk to Regent’s Park and just the one tube line to The Oval, taking around 30 minutes. 2019 Ashes 22
Extra Services & Flights
Departure cities include Melbourne, Canberra,
Extra Travel Services Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide or Perth with
add-ons available from other cities.
Customise your package for a complete
experience and save by booking your trip with These flights are fully flexible, you can travel to and
Events Travel. Add any of the following services to from the UK or Europe whenever you like. You can
your package, plus stopovers: fly through Perth or Singapore and fly to and from
Qantas’s other European destinations on request.
• Flights to the UK and Europe For example, you could choose to fly from Sydney
• Accommodation anywhere to London to start your trip and fly back from Rome
• Transfers, car hire, train tickets and cruises to Sydney on the way home with no fare difference!
• Sightseeing experiences, day tours and longer
organised tours It doesn’t get easier than that.
• Other events (Official Travel Agent) such as
The 148th Open, Netball World Cup 2019 Other airlines? We can adjust fares and routings
Liverpool, ICC Cricket World Cup England & if you prefer to fly with Cathay Pacific (via Hong
wales, The Championships at Wimbledon, Kong), Singapore Airlines (via Singapore) or
2019 Formula 1 British Grand Prix and more Emirates (via Dubai).
• Travel Insurance
Only Events Travel offers a full-service Ashes
Travel Experience including Airport to Hotel Private
Flights Transfers with all long-haul flights.
Many of our packages include flights with Qantas
to London or Manchester via Singapore or Perth.
2019 Ashes 23Frequently Asked Questions
What ticket types are available? I have a group, can you help us?
For days one to four, customers will have We can provide travel for small and large groups
reserved seats. The fifth day of each test is and can tailor our packages and services to suit
general admission seating. Specific categories specific groups needs. Contact us today to get
and grandstand information will be provided your Ashes Group Package started!
in due course. If booking as a group, seats will
be allocated together for all group members. Can I extend my stay longer than your
Adjacent seating may not be possible for package dates?
additional group members if they are added to a Yes, we have contracted fantastic hotel rates
group after the initial booking. We will endeavour for the event and adjacent dates before/after.
to match seats in this instance. Please ask us for a quote for extra nights for
your package. We can provide accommodation
Where will my seats be? elsewhere during your trip too. Ask us for an
Seat locations are part of the allocation supplied obligation free quote today.
to Cricket Australia by the England & Wales
Cricket Board. Sections are not known at this Why should I choose Events Travel?
time. Customers are unable to choose which We’ve been proudly providing quality travel
reserved seats they would like, but requests can services to events and destinations around
be taken, importantly no request is guaranteed. the globe since 1993. We keep our customers
happy with our flexible and attentive service. We
Will there be fifth day refunds is play are completed audited, insured and accredited,
finishes early? including being members of IATA, ATAS, AFTA,
If play ends after four days, the fifth day general ASTA and IAGTO, a level of accreditation you won’t
admission ticket will be refunded, this will happen find elsewhere. Learn more about trust & safety
after the event finishes and be issued by Cricket and about us.
Australia.
Are you an Official Travel Agent?
I’ve lost my ticket, what should I do? Events Travel are a Licensed Travel Operator for
Lost match tickets will be voided and new tickets the 2019 Ashes Series.
will be issued in the instance that they are lost.
A re-issue fee of A$110 per ticket, per day will CATO Licence Number: CATO2019/910. The
be charged to replace lost tickets. Emergency Cricket Australia shield device is a trade mark of,
contact numbers will be provided in your travel and used under licence from, the owner Cricket
documentation. Australia by whom all copyright and other rights of
reproduction are reserved.
I only want to attend 1 or 2 days of
cricket is this possible?
As a Licensed Travel Operator, our packages
come as 5-day tickets. We are unable to reducing
the number of tickets in your package.
Can I purchase tickets by themselves?
No, as a Licensed Travel Operator we have Official
Packages which include travel services to help
fans travel to the event. Ticket only sales will
happen through authorised outlets in due course,
but we do not sell tickets individually.
2019 Ashes 24Terms and Conditions
General Terms How to Book
• Pricing is listed per person in Australian To book your 2019 Ashes Package, please
Dollars. complete a booking request form online at events.
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change at any time. by phone or email to make a direct booking with
• All payments are non-refundable in case of an Event Travel Expert.
cancellation.
• Changes to bookings incur amendment fees +613 5989 7666
per transaction, plus any applicable fees from res@events.com.au
suppliers (e.g. airlines).
• Extra travel services may be subject to Payment Requirements
different payment requirements to be 50% Deposit: due no later than 3 days after
confirmed on quoting and/or booking. receiving booking confirmation plus any airline
• Full cancellation applies and there are no taxes if/where applicable
refunds or exchanges for unused services.
• Bookings will be automatically cancelled if 25% Stage Payment: due no later than 10 Feb
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• Name changes are not permitted. Please
supply names as per your Passport. Balance Payment: due no later than 10 May 2019
• If your package involves flights we require an plus any extra confirmed travel services that do
emailed scan or photo of the photo page of all not require earlier payment.
Passports.
• We highly recommend travel insurance and Payment Methods
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with CHI. We can also assist choosing the right payments. Accepted credit cards include Visa,
policy for you. MasterCard (1.5% fee) and American Express
• Events Travel are AFTA, ATAS, ASTA, IAGTO (1.98% fee).
and IATA accredited.
• Events Travel is a Licensed Travel Operator
Travel Documents and Ticket Delivery
offering approved packages with guaranteed
Travel documents (including event tickets, flight
tickets and travel services to the 2019 Ashes
tickets, hotel vouchers and other applicable
Series. Only Licensed Travel Operators are
items) are sent at least two weeks before the
permitted to sell travel to the 2019 Ashes
event begins either by email, courier or registered
Series and utilise trademarks and other
post depending on the contents. In special
materials. Warning to travellers, booking travel
circumstances, tickets may be made available via
with unofficial providers and using alternative
an official ticket collection centre or hotel drop-
ticket-sources may put your services, tickets
off. Finalised information will be provided closer to
and event experience at risk and is strongly
the event. If you have any special requests, please
advised against.
let us know in advance to ensure timely delivery.
• Additional general booking terms and
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