Springtime in Switzerland to cheer on
Team Canada, does it get any better? Ok, maybe free beer would
make it better but I’m sorry we can’t do that…
Join us in Switzerland for the 2009
IIHF World Hockey Championship. This is the premier hockey event
of the year in Europe which is why it is already pretty much
sold-out.
We are staying in the beautiful city of Basel, Switzerland which
is located on the border of France and Germany where we’ll have
access to three European countries for the price of one. Enjoy a
day in Basel, hop over to France the next day and Germany the
day after that. Then you can do it all over again. Our deluxe
hotel is located directly across from the Basel train station
which works out great as train fare (valid 12 hours before and
after games) is included with our game tickets. Taking the train
between Basel and Bern (where all of the finals are being
played) will be the perfect relaxing way to see the countryside.
All passengers will fly to Toronto from their prospective
gateways to meet our direct flight from Toronto to Zurich. For
those of you that have travelled with us to the World Juniors,
you know what an amazing experience it is. But this event
differs in a number of ways.
- Did I mention its springtime? Europe is even more
beautiful in the spring with warmer temperatures, flowers
beginning to bloom and NO SNOW! Perfect weather for
exploring between hockey games.
- Many more fans from all participating countries attend
to support their teams where, aside from growing Canadian
support, World Junior fans are primarily from the host
country.
- Most players are from their prospective professional
leagues (including the NHL) so if you enjoy the level of
World Junior hockey, you’ll love the explosive level of
hockey at the World Championship!
Another huge plus about attending these tournaments in Europe
is that the true hockey fan has an opportunity to see exciting
games that you don’t always get to see on TV. Games like Russia
vs. Czech Republic, Sweden vs. Finland, Germany vs. Latvia,
and so many more.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Sunday May 3, 2009
Today hockey fans will depart from their home
airports to Toronto where we will board our direct
overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland.
DAY 2 -
Monday May 4, 2009
We arrive in Zurich and transfer to
our hotel in Basel located on the borders of France and Germany.
DAY 3 - Tuesday May 5, 2009
After breakfast enjoy an included historical walking tour of
Basel. Tonight you are invited to an informal Welcome
Reception, an opportunity to get to know your fellow hockey
fans.
DAY 4 - Wednesday May 6, 2009
After breakfast we will make our way to the Basel Train Station
(located directly across the road from our hotel) and hop the
train for Bern to watch Quarter Final games 1&2.
Quarter Final #1
@ 4:15pm AND
Quarter Final #2 @ 8:15pm
DAY 5 - Thursday May 7, 2009
After breakfast hop the train again at your leisure to watch the
last 2 quarter Final games in Bern.
Quarter Final #3
@ 4:15pm AND
Quarter Final #4 @ 8:15pm
DAY 6 - Friday May 8, 2009
Breakfast then back to Bern for the Semi Final games
Semi Final #1
@ 4:15pm AND
Semi Final #2 @ 8:15pm
DAY 7 - Saturday May 9, 2008
Breakfast but no games today. Free day to
explore or take an optional tour (TBA)
DAY 8 - Sunday May 10, 2009
One last breakfast together as a group before heading out to
watch the finals.
Bronze Medal
@ 4:00pm AND
Gold Medal @ 8:00pm
DAY 9 -
Monday May 11, 2009
Box breakfasts will be provided
this morning as we board our private transfer to Zurich Airport
for our flight home to the Motherland (and Tim Hortons!).
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Return airfare from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto to
Zurich, Switzerland
- 7 Nights deluxe hotel accommodations in Basel with
breakfast daily
- Category 2 playoff round ticket package (incl. 4xQF,
2xSF, Bronze, Gold)
- Private airport transfers
- Rail transportation to/from included games in Bern
- Welcome reception
- Walking city tour of Basel
- Custom tournament apparel item
- Services of an onsite Destiny group leader
PRICING:
| Departing From: |
Double |
Triple |
Single |
| Toronto |
$ 4,475 per person |
$ 4,320 per person |
$ 5,050 per person |
| Calgary |
$ 4,825 per person |
$ 4,670 per person |
$ 5,400 per person |
| Vancouver |
$ 4,825 per person |
$ 4,670 per person |
$ 5,400 per person |
| Land Only (no air) |
$ 3,375 per person |
$ 3,220 per person |
$ 3,950 per person |
TERMS:
- Prices quoted per person in Canadian funds and
include all taxes.
- $1,500 non-refundable deposit per person required at
time of booking.
- Balance for February 3, 2009
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
To book call toll-free
(North America)
1-877-823-9799
(Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST)
or email us at
whc@destinytours.com
To see what we did last year at the 2008 IIHF World Juniors in
Czech Republic,
click here.
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