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Finals Tour – Cricket World Cup 2023 – Excluding International Flights
Package includes:
- Guaranteed Tickets to England's games against the Netherlands & Pakistan, as well as the Semi Finals and Final
- 15 nights' 4★ & 5★ accommodation in Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai & Ahmedabad
- All domestic flights and return airport transfers for these
- A range of sightseeing excursions
- Welcome Drinks
- Group Dinner
- Tour Merchandise
- Howzat Tour Manager - the same familiar faces!
- All hotels are on a bed & breakfast basis
Highlights
- England travel to India as double World Champions - can they retain their 50 over title?
- See the world champions crowned at the biggest stadium in the world!
- With the tournament just around the corner, contact the team if you would like to adjust any of our tours to suit you
- A visa is required to travel to India and is not included in your package
At a glance
Guaranteed tickets
Our packages include those all-important guaranteed official match tickets in a seated grandstand to England's fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan, as well as both semi-finals and the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023.
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15 nights' accommodation
15 nights 4★ & 5★ hotel accommodation is included in Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai & Ahmedabad on a bed & breakfast basis.
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Domestic Flights
All domestic flights in India are included. Airport transfers to and from your hotels are also included for these domestic flights.
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Sightseeing Excursions
To ensure that you can enjoy India to its fullest and enjoy the sightseeing that you want to do we have included a variety of excursions. Please contact us if you are looking to extend your trip.
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Transfers
Coach transfers to and from hotels, matches and functions (where required) are included in your package.
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Howzat Social Events
Join Howzat staff and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function to start your trip, and at our Farewell Dinner.
Howzat Tour Manager
A Howzat tour manager will be with you every step of the way in India to make sure that your time spent on tour is a memorable and enjoyable experience. These are the same familiar faces that you have got to know and love across many tours and destinations!
THE CRICKET EXPERTS
Howzat have been touring to India for many years. We pride ourselves on having well-travelled and knowledgeable staff, our passion for travel, cricket tours, and delivering unforgettable experiences. If you are looking to add more to your package, please let us know and we will be happy to be flexible in arranging additional items for you.
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We are both ABTA and ATOL protected, ensuring you can book and travel with complete confidence and peace of mind.
Full itinerary
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Day 1
Check in
Make your own way to your hotel in Pune where you can check in for the next three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Pune is a thriving and vibrant metropolis, that epitomises both the ancient and modern aspects of 'New India.'
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Day 2
Pune - Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day of sightseeing in Pune. Pune is an ever-growing hub of entertainment and technology, and also has a lot to offer in terms of history and culture. On the tour we will visit the Aga Khan Palace, built in 1982, which served as a prison to Mahatma Gandhi and his wife. Shaniwar Wada will be another stop - a fortress built by the first Peshwa Baji Rao.
Welcome Drinks
In the evening, you are invited to join your Tour Manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks. This will also be an ideal chance for you to meet your fellow Howzat Travellers.
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Day 3
England v Netherlands
Today see's England take on the Netherlands in Pune.
After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium. The game will likely run into the evening, after which the coach will return you to your hotel.
The stadium was opened in 2012, having missed out on the Cricket World Cup in 2011, when England were the visitors in a T20 international.
England v Netherlands
- Play Starts:
- 14.00
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Day 4
Pune to Kolkata
This morning, check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Kolkata. On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a four night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Kolkata is the third largest city in India and is regarded as India’s intellectual, artistic and cultural capital.
Pune to Kolkata
- Departs:
- TBC
- Arrives:
- TBC
- Airline:
- TBC
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Day 5
Kolkata - Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing in Kolkata. We will visit the Victoria Memorial - the British Raj's answer to Agra's Taj Mahal. This imposing building contains a collection of Victorian memorabilia, and gives a great insight into the era. Kalighat - a temple to the Goddess Kali (from whom Kolkata derives its name), is another must-see that we will visit.
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Day 6
England v Pakistan
Today see's England take on the Pakistan in Kolkata.
After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium. The game will likely run into the evening, after which the coach will return you to your hotel.
One of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world - Eden Gardens is on every travelling supporters bucket list.
England v Pakistan
- Play Starts:
- 14.00
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Day 7
Kolkata - Sightseeing
After breakfast today, the group departs on a walking tour of Kolkata's iconic monuments and buildings and some local bazaars. This will provide a unique insight into daily life in this multi-faceted city.
In the evening, we will enjoy a Sunset Cruise along the Hooghly River. The boat departs from Babughat Jetty, sails past the Howrah Railway Station and various heritage sites on the banks of the river.
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Day 8
Kolkata to Mumbai
This morning, check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport with the group for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival, we will then transfer to the hotel where we will check-in for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Mumbai is a bustling metropolitan hub on the Arabian Sea. The capital of Maharashtra, this city is overflowing with energy and culture.
Kolkata to Mumbai
- Departs:
- TBC
- Arrives:
- TBC
- Airline:
- TBC
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Day 9
Mumbai - Sightseeing
After breakfast today, enjoy a narrated sightseeing drive through the bustling streets of Mumbai. The tour will stop for photos at the iconic Gateway of India and the Victoria Terminus, which is the city's central railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour will continue along the seaside promenade, visiting Mani Bhavan, which was once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Day 10
Semi Final 1
Today see's the first semi-final in Mumbai.
After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium. The game will likely run into the evening, after which the coach will return you to your hotel.
Generally the Wankhede favours batsman, as proven by Ravi Shastri's six sixes in an over!
Semi Final 1
- Play Starts:
- 14.00
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Day 11
Mumbai to Kolkata / Semi Final 2
This morning transfer with the group to the airport for an early flight back to Kolkata for the second semi-final.
The game will likely run into the evening, after which the coach will return you to your hotel.
One of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world - Eden Gardens is on every travelling supporters bucket list.
Semi Final 2
- Play Starts:
- 14.00
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Day 12
Kolkata
Enjoy a full-day at leisure in Kolkata after a busy few days of cricket.
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Day 13
Kolkata to Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is the most major city in the state of Gujarat, and hosts some incredible architecture and a bustling street-food scene. Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, Ahmedabad was named the first UNESCO Urban World Heritage Site in India.
Kolkata to Ahmedabad
- Departs:
- TBC
- Arrives:
- TBC
- Airline:
- TBC
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Day 14
Final
Today see's the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 in Ahmedabad!
After a leisurely morning, board the match-day transfer to the stadium. The game will likely run into the evening, after which the coach will return you to your hotel.
The biggest cricket stadium in the world plays host to one of the biggest fixtures in the cricketing calendar!
Final
- Play Starts:
- 14.00
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Day 15
Ahmedabad
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Ahmedabad. Take some time to relax next to the pool ahead of your flight tomorrow, or make the most of one last opportunity to explore the city.
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Day 16
Check out
Check out of your hotel this morning and make your own onward arrangements.
Tickets
England v Netherlands
Play Starts: 14.00
Jonny Bairstow holds the record for the highest ODI score at this stadium - scoring 124 against India in 2021. England will be hoping that this is a happy hunting ground for him and the rest of the batting line-up. The stadium was opened in 2012, after missing out on the 2011 Cricket World Cup, so the locals will certainly be looking to create a lively atmosphere this time around.
- Tickets:
- Category C
- Venue:
- Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
- Capacity:
- 37,406
England v Pakistan
Play Starts: 14.00
The oldest, and arguably most famous cricket stadium in India - Eden Gardens is often referred to as the home of cricket in India. The atmosphere for England v Pakistan is sure to be raucous, and seeing England play at this iconic stadium will be high on many cricket supporters bucket lists.
- Tickets:
- Category C
- Venue:
- Eden Gardens
- Capacity:
- 66,000
Semi Final 1
Play Starts: 14.00
The Wankhede was the venue of the 2011 Cricket World Cup final, when India became the first host country to win on home soil. It was also host to Sachin Tendulkar's emotional farewell to international cricket in 2013. The stadium is steep and imposing, and travelling supporters will certainly be taken aback.
- Tickets:
- Category A
- Venue:
- Wankhede Stadium
- Capacity:
- 33,108
Semi Final 2
Play Starts: 14.00
The oldest, and arguably most famous cricket stadium in India - Eden Gardens is often referred to as the home of cricket in India. The atmosphere for the semi final is sure to be raucous, and visiting this iconic stadium will be high on many cricket supporters bucket lists.
- Tickets:
- Category A1
- Venue:
- Eden Gardens
- Capacity:
- 66,000
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 Final
Play Starts: 14.00
Rebuilt in 2020, and named after the current Prime Minister of India in 2021, the Narendra Modi Stadium is the biggest stadium in the world. England will be hoping to return here for a third time for the final on the 19th November.
- Tickets:
- Category C
- Venue:
- Narendra Modi Stadium
- Capacity:
- 132,000
Accommodation
JW Marriott Pune, Pune
The JW Marriott in Pune is award-winning for the service that guests receive. It offers contemporary rooms with premium amenities, as well as multiple dining options. These include a rooftop restaurant as well as the 'Spice Kitchen' which serves local cuisine. Popular attractions like Chaturshringi Temple are close by too.
Features:
- Five restaurants on-site
- Refined bar
Raajkutir, Kolkata
The Raajkutir Hotel is designed to emulate the traditional Bengali 'Raajbari' style of architecture which depicts the sprawling homes of wealthy landowners. Built around a traditional Uthon (Courtyard), the Raajkutir is an elegant hotel which will immerse you in the fascinating culture. The style of the hotel continues into the spacious bedrooms which are all warmly furnished and feature modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Features:
- On-site gym and outdoor swimming pool
- Unique dining experiences
Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai
A high-end hotel in the upscale district of Colaba, this hotel perfectly combines contemporary luxury with traditional elegance. The property is near the Arabian Sea, and is a short walk to the Gateway of India - one of Mumbai's must-see's. There are plenty of dining options in-house, offering both local and international cuisine.
Features:
- Masala Kraft authentic restaurant
- J Wellness Circle spa
Lemon Tree Premier Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad
This stylish hotel is located on the banks of the Sabarmati, and the property is contemporary and inviting. There is a cafe on-site, as well as a riverfront alfresco grill restaurant. The indoor swimming pool is the largest in the city, and there is also a fully functioning gym within the hotel. The rooms are convenient and modern - perfect to relax after a long day at the cricket.
Features:
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Riverfront Restaurant
