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15 DAY TOUR
Sunday 20th January 2008
Sydney to London – Economy Class
Depart Sydney on Qantas Airways flight QF31
Terminal: Terminal 1 International
Stopover: Singapore
Aircraft: Boeing 747 400
Flying time: 23HR 30MIN
Monday 21st January 2008
London - Arrival
6:20 am Arrive in London Heathrow
Terminal: Terminal 4
Upon clearing custom and immigration formalities you will be met by our local guide and transferred to The Royal Garden Hotel your base for the next four nights. Morning at leisure to settle into London Town. Early this afternoon the group will be take in an orientation tour of the city with a local guide to provide you with an overview of this magnificent city.
This evening IGT will host the tour to a Happy Hour. An opportunity to meet all of your fellow travellers.
Tuesday 22nd January 2008
LONDON
This morning a working breakfast will take place in a private room at the Royal Garden. All delegates will be briefed by JW of IGT UK who will provide an overview of Gaming in the Northern Hemisphere.
ICE 2008
Due to the worldwide casino boom, over 350 exhibitors will take their place at ICE 2008 making ICE the best opportunity for you to learn about the latest technology available and network with your industry peers.
With over 25,000 visitors in attendance, there is no better place for you to do exceptional business face-to-face with casino owners and senior gaming executives.
The Official Opening of the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) to be held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre is at 6PM. Please refer to the official website www.ice-exhibition.com
The remainder of your evening is at leisure.
Wednesday 23rd January 2008
London
Breakfast at leisure.
Day Two of ICE at Earls Court Exhibition Centre. The show opens at 10am and closes at 6:00pm.
Evening at Leisure to take in a West End Show or just enjoy a local restaurant.
Thursday 24th January 2008
London
Day Three of ICE at Earls Court Exhibition Centre. The Show opens at 10am and closes at 4:00pm
This evening IGT will host the touring party to dinner in London at ‘Sticky Fingers’ one of London’s famous Restaurants owned by Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones.
Friday 25th January 2008
London to Johannesburg – Economy Class
This morning a 2 hour de brief of the Show will take place at your hotel prior to departing for the second leg of the journey – South Africa. This afternoon you will be transferred back to Heathrow Airport for your flight to Johannesburg
5:50pm Depart London on Brittish Airways flight BA55
Saturday 26th January 2008
Johannesburg
On arrival at Johannesburg Airport you will be met by our local representative and directed to your luxury 44 seater vehicle for your transfer to the five star MICHELANGELO HOTEL at Sandton Square where you will stay for the following three nights, B&B Basis.
4:00pm Transfer to the Monte Casino for a Casino Inspection followed by dinner . Montecasino is set to become a landmark of gaming and entertainment in Southern Africa. It houses 1700 slot machines and 70 gaming tables
Sunday 27th January 2008
Johannesburg
11.00am Transfer to Gold Reef City where you will have a Casino Inspection
1:00pm Depart Gold Reef City and transfer to the Carnival City Casino
3:00pm Return to the Michelangelo Hotel
Rest of the evening at leisure – suggested dinner at The Butcher Shop Restaurant
Monday 28th January 2008
Johannesburg
9:00am Depart Sandton and transfer to Sun City where you will spend the day.
Duration of the trip from Johannesburg to Sun City is around 2-3 Hours
Upon arrival complete a full site inspection of the Casino and surrounding properties prior to having a working lunch whilst being briefed by Casino Management on the workings of this famous Casino. Enjoy lunch at one the many restaurants available at Sun City.
3:30pm Transfer to the Pilansberg Game Reserve for a Dusk Game Drive
The Park lies inside an extinct volcanic crater – one of only three in the world. The group will depart on a safari in search of the Big Five – Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. (You will need a jacket as it gets quite cool in the park.
After the Game Drive the group will transfer back to Johannesburg for the final night stay in Johannesburg
Tuesday 29th January 2008
Johannesburg to Capetown
9:00am Transfer to Caesars Gauteng Casino to meet with the slots manager, for the group’s last Casino inspection in Johannesburg. Caesars houses 1500 slot machines offering the widest spread of denominations ranging from 5c to RAN500 and has 50 gaming tables offering roulette, blackjack, poker, craps and punto banco.
2:00pm Depart Johannesburg on British Airways flight BA6419. Arrive 4:00pm
Upon your arrival in Cape Town airport you will be met by our local travel representative
and transfer to the Five Star Table Bay Hotel
Wednesday 30th January 2008
Cape Town
This morning the tour the group will head down to the Waterfront to travel out to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years behind bars. This is a fascinating visit where some of the ex inmates actually lead you through the prison giving you an insight on what it was like to spend time behind bars in this infamous prison.
This afternoon you will transfer to the Grand West Casino for an inspection of this luxurious Casino
Thursday 31st January 2008
Cape Town
At 9:00am depart for a tour of this beautiful city followed by a visit to the top of Table Mountain. Table Mountain provides Capetown with a uniquely beautiful setting. To reach the top you travel by cable car.
Transfer back to your hotel where you will have the afternoon at leisure to explore the
Waterfront Area
This evening the group farewell Dinner will be at Moyo Moyo at Spier is an unforgettable
outdoor dining experience that captures the essence of Cape African culture.
Friday 1st February 2008
Cape Town to Sydney via Johannesburg
Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Cape Town Airport and check in for your return flight to Sydney, Australia.
2:00pm Depart Cape Town Airport on Comair flight BA 6416 Economy Class.
4:00pm Arrive in Johannesburg and make your way to the international departures for your evening flight to Sydney on flight QF 64 Economy class.
Saturday 2nd February 2008
Sydney
2:35pm Arrive Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
*** Upon arrival in Sydney your tour arrangements terminate ***