|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Use Acrobat Reader
to view PDF files
|
|
If you love dogs you should attend the oldest, and largest, dog show in the world. Founded in 1891, Crufts attracts exhibitors from all over Europe, as well as more than 25,000 dogs and 153,000 visitors officially making it the largest canine event on the planet, and you just have to see it to believe it!
Like all the world-class events we build tours for, everything you need for a great travel experience has been thought through and taken care of: show tickets, convenient hotel, airport and local transportation, knowledgeable escort, guided city orientation tour, some nice meals, free time for your personal explorations, and fun-to-be-with like-minded travelers.
Rooms and tickets are limited so please review this day-to-day itinerary and call to discuss any questions or to reserve your place. Please read on for full details.
~ Use our included airfare and depart the U.S. from New York on Continental Airlines. Or, if you like we can help you arrange airfare from your preferred departure city. D, B
~ Arrive Birmingham and travel by private deluxe motorcoach to your perfectly located hotel, the 4* Hilton Metropole. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore or relax, and join your fellow travelers in the hotel dining room this evening for a lovely welcome dinner. D
~ After our included English breakfast we will meet together and travel into the center of Birmingham for an informative walking city tour followed by a traditional pub lunch. Later this afternoon, we’ll meet back at the hotel and have a special private lecture from a past Crufts competitor. You’ll be able to ask questions, discuss how best to see the show, learn first-hand what Crufts is all about and there may be a few surprises in store! The rest of the day is free to enjoy the sights of Birmingham. B, L
~ Today the 107th Crufts Dog Show begins with the Working & Pastoral groups and you have general admission tickets for full access for all 4 days of the show. Explore the NEC arena with a host of fast and furious competitions and displays throughout the show (free admission except for Sunday evening performance).
Be sure to check out the most fun area of Crufts - the Discover Dogs section. This area is packed with more than 190 different breeds of pedigree dog to get better acquainted with. Don’t forget to bring an extra empty suitcase for the more than 500 trade stands - packed with every canine-related item you could imagine – just perfect for dog lovers.
The show is just steps from your hotel so you can come and go as you please. We’ll walk to the show together today so we can register you at the special overseas visitor hospitality lounge and get all the information the show has to offer. B
~ Enjoy three full days of canine fun, with Terrier & Hound groups on Friday, Toy & Utility groups on Saturday and the Gundog group on Sunday. Each day is filled with events from Agility to Obedience and everything in between! This great dog event finishes with Best in Show at 8:30pm on Sunday night. B
~ Today is a full free day to enjoy all that Birmingham has to offer, or join our optional day trip to visit historic Warwick castle and the city of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. Built in 914 AD, Warwick castle was constructed when Alfred the Great ordered his daughter Ethelfleda to protect the small hilltop settlement of Warwick from Danish invaders. Today it is a popular tourist destination and combines fascinating castle ruins, largely of the fourteenth century with one of the finest great houses in England.
Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is small in size but large in history and interest. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the UK. Filled with history and medieval architecture you’ll have time to explore the town, walk along the river, or simply relax and take in the atmosphere that is Shakespeare’s Stratford. We’ll return to the hotel this afternoon for a little time to freshen up before our lovely farewell dinner.
We’ll return to the hotel late this afternoon for a little time to freshen up before our gala farewell dinner. B, D
~ Today we must say goodbye and depart for home with wonderful memories. Depart Birmingham airport for the U.S., arriving home the same day.
......................................................
The complete package is very reasonably priced at only $2,887 per person, double occupancy (single + $999). Contact Katie or Melissa at Huron Tours & Travel, 800.734.1192 or 504.267.2057 or email@hurontoursandtravel.com or reserve or to request additional information.
Please call early to ensure availability. A $750 per person refundable deposit will hold your place. (A $25 per person administration fee is withheld for any cancellations).
• Round-trip airfare from New York on Continental Airlines to Birmingham, England (air taxes and fuel surcharges additional – approximately $360)
• Seven nights accommodations, including all hotel taxes, at the 4-star Hilton Metropole
• Daily Full English Breakfast at the hotel
• Baggage handling at the hotel
• Welcome dinner with wine
• Walking city tour of Birmingham
• Traditional pub lunch
• Farewell dinner in an elegant setting
• Official Crufts Show Program
• Tickets for all Crufts showings including Best in Show
• Some free time to explore Birmingham
• Optional Day trip to visit Warwick Castle and the city of Stratford (price based on number of participants)
• A Huron Tours & Travel Escort for the entire trip
|
|
|
|
Just one of more than 25,000 competitors
|
|
|
|
Who will be crowned Best in Show this year?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Agility! One of the most fun events at Crufts
|
|
|
|
Pedestrian mall, Birmingham city center
|
|
|
|
One of 190+ dogs waiting to greet you
in the Discover Dogs area!
|
|
|
|
Lots of activity at Crufts!
|
B= Breakfast included
L= Lunch included
D= Dinner included |
|
