Rugby World Cup France 2023 - Tour 6 - The Wanderer

Inclusions

Accommodation

• Top quality accommodation throughout (16 nights)


• 3 nights in Aix-en-Provence (13-16 October)


• 2 nights in Carcassonne (16-18 October)


• 2 nights in Bordeaux (18-20 October)


• 3 nights in Paris (20-23 October)


• 2 nights in Dijon (23-25 October)


• 1 night in Reims (25 October)


• 3 nights in Paris (26-29 October)


• Breakfast daily

Match Tickets

• Reserved Cat 2 ticket for quarter-final 1


• Reserved Cat 2 ticket for quarter-final 3


• Reserved Cat 2 ticket for semi-final 1


• Reserved Cat 2 ticket for semi-final 2


• Reserved Cat 2 ticket for final

Transfers

• Coach and high-speed train transfers throughout


• Stadium transfers for included matches

Sightseeing

• Aix-en-Provence city tour


• Avignon city tour


• Carcassonne tour


• Saint-Emilion winery tour


• Bordeaux city tour


• Paris city tour


• Burgundy winery tour


• Champagne winery tour


• Reims city tour


• Champagne winery tour


• Versailles Palace tour

Merchandise

• Commemorative We Love Rugby tour merchandise set

Matches

Category 2 match tickets are included as standard for all games - enjoy incredible seats for:

✔ quarter-final 1, 14 October, Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

✔ quarter-final 3, 15 October, Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

✔ semi-final 1, 20 October, Stade de France, Saint-Denis

✔ semi-final 2, 21 October, Stade de France, Saint-Denis

✔ final, 28 October, Stade de France, Saint-Denis

Plus you can add an optional ticket to the bronze final at Stade de France on 27 October to your tour when booking.

Itinerary

Friday 13 October - Welcome to Aix-en-Provence!

Get ready for a massive weekend of rugby action as the business end of France 2023 gets underway!

Details for meeting the group at today’s hotel will be sent four weeks before the tour. Extra nights of accommodation at our tour hotel will be available to add closer to the tour.

After check-in at our hotel we’ll head to the restaurants and bars of Cours Mirabeau in Aix’s old town in anticipation of the upcoming quarter-finals!

Overnight: Aix-en-Provence

Saturday 14 October - Aix City Tour & quarter-final 1

This morning we take a city tour exploring some of Aix-en-Provence’s incredible sights. The town is a tourism highlight with stunning views around every corner. The historic centre is filled with 16th & 17th architecture and museums include the Granet art museum and the museum of tapestries.

This afternoon our transfer takes us to Marseille’s Stade Velodrome for the first of this weekend’s quarter-finals featuring the winner of Australia’s Pool C and the runner up of Pool D (England, Japan or Argentina). Tonight’s second quarter-final in Paris sees the winner of Pool B take on Pool A’s runner up.

Quarter-final 1 (Winner Pool C v Runner-Up Pool D), Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, 17:00

Overnight: Aix-en-Provence

Sunday 15 October - Quarter-final 3

Founded by the ancient Greeks around 600 BC, Marseille is the oldest and second-largest city in France. Its strategic position on the Gulf of Lion has meant it has been a major trading port since its inception with a cosmopolitan culture with influences from across Europe, north Africa and the Middle East.

This afternoon we return to Marseille’s Stade Velodrome for quarter-final number 3 - runner up in Australia’s Pool C against the winner of Pool D. The last of the quarter-finals tonight features the winner of Pool A and the runner up of Pool B.

Quarter-final 3 (Runner-Up Pool C v Winner Pool D), Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, 17:00

Overnight: Aix-en-Provence

Monday 16 October - Avignon & Carcassonne

Today we travel to southwestern France stopping first in magnificent Avignon. We will tour the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Palais des Papes to where Pope Clement V moved the papal court in the 14th century.

After lunch we move on to Carcassonne where we will spend two nights.

Overnight: Carcassonne

Tuesday 17 October - Carcassonne City Tour

Today we visit the medieval fortress city of Carcassonne, first established in Roman times. The location is an amazingly preserved example of medieval life.

This evening we soak in more of the town’s historic atmosphere over some traditional Languedoc cuisine and wine!

Overnight: Carcassonne

Wednesday 18 October - Saint-Emilion Winery Tour & Bordeaux

Saint-Emilion is a medieval town whose steep, narrow streets are lined with churches and ruins dating back to the 11th century and earlier. The town and surrounding vineyards are UNESCO World Heritage listed. The wines of Saint-Emilion are blended from three main grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

This afternooon we take a tour of one of Saint-Emilion’s top wineries where we will learn about and sample the best the area has to offer.

We then have two nights in one of the highlights of any French tour - Bordeaux!

Surrounded by hillsides of vineyards and castles, Bordeaux has long stood at the crossroads of European civilization. In the Middle Ages the city’s harbour became known as Port de la Lune thanks to its crescent shape and Bordeaux was once Europe’s second busiest port after London.

Best of all for the tourist, the city is a world capital of wine with Vinexpo - the world wine expo - held here every two years. We will visit the modern Cite du Vin wine museum on our city tour and of course there are plenty of cafes and bars serving the best of the local produce!

Overnight: Bordeaux

Thursday 19 October - Bordeaux City Tour

Boasting some of France’s boldest architecture and public spaces Bordeaux is a delight for both visitors and locals. From the incredible Place de la Bourse to bustling Sainte Catherine Street and the UNESCO-listed Saint Andre Cathedral, the city has spectacular photo opportunities at every turn. Today we take a tour of the old town centre.

This evening we head to historic city centre of Saint-Pierre where for dinner and drinks at the pick of the city’s restaurants and bars!

Overnight: Bordeaux

Friday 20 October - Paris transfer & semi-final 1

This morning we head to Paris ready for the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. Tonight we head to the incredible Stade de France for tonight’s first semi-final!

Semi-final 1 (Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2), Stade de France, Saint-Denis, 21:00

Overnight: Paris

Saturday 21 October - Semi-final 2

Today there is time to explore some of the incredible sights the French capital has to offer including the Champs Elysees, Montmartre and the Parisian cultural highlights around Le Marais. Then we return to Stade de France for tonight’s second semi-final.

Semi-final 2 (Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4), Stade de France, Saint-Denis, 21:00

Overnight: Paris

Sunday 22 October - Paris City Tour

Today we visit some of Paris’s many sightseeing highlights such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arch de Triomphe and Champs Elysees. Following our sightseeing tour you will have the afternoon to explore other local features such as the Louvre Museum or a cruise along the Seine.

Overnight: Paris

Monday 23 October - Dijon City Tour

We head to France’s historic Burgundy region famous for the eponymous wines, food and a famous condiment! After dropping our bags at tonight’s hotel we embark on a walking tour of Dijon’s UNESCO-listed old town centre.

Dijon is home to some amazing restaurants featuring a wide range of the region’s gastronomy and one of the highlights of stay here is sampling some of what the town has to offer.

Overnight: Dijon

Tuesday 24 October - Burgundy Winery Tour

Today we tour one of the region’s top wineries to sample the famous pinot noir and chardonnay varieties with an opportunity to select some to take home!

Overnight: Dijon

Wednesday 25 October - Champagne Wine House

First stop today is a winery in France’s famed Champagne region where we will hear about some of the history of the region’s most famous product before while sampling a glass and possibly purchasing a bottle or two.

We then travel to the capital of France’s traditional Champagne region, Reims. This evening we will head to the fashionable Boulingrin neighbourhood where brasseries offer some of the best oysters and steak tartare to be found!

Overnight: Reims

Thursday 26 October - Reims City Tour

For more than 1,000 years, French kings were crowned at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims. Today we will take a tour of the Reims city centre including this grand cathedral known for its stained-glass windows and Gothic carved portals, including the Smiling Angel.

We then return to Paris ahead of the conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023!

Overnight: Paris

Friday 27 October - Palace of Versailles Tour

Today we visit the world heritage listed Palace of Versailles for a tour of the incredible Royal apartments and extravagant gardens. In 1623 Louis XIII developed a hunting lodge on the grounds which was subsequently developed into a magnificent palace and gardens which soon became an enduring symbol of royal opulence.

This evening we get together at our central Paris sports bar for the bronze final, always an exciting display of attacking rugby!

A ticket to tonight's bronze final can be added to your tour during the booking process.

Overnight: Paris

Saturday 28 October - Pre-Final Function & World Cup Final

This afternoon we have our pre-final function where our expert panel will share their thoughts on the tournament and preview tonight’s final.

Then tonight is the tournament’s showpiece event at Stade de France!

RWC 2023 Final, Stade de France, Saint-Denis, 21:00

Overnight: Paris

Sunday 29 October - Tour Ends

Today our tour ends. Airport transfers and extra nights at our tour hotel will be available closer to the event.

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