Heineken Cup Rugby - Toulouse v Ulster

TOULOUSE v ULSTER

weekend packages Friday 19 to - Monday 22 January 2007 (3 overnights)

At this time (Sept 2006) we presume that the match will be played on Saturday 20th January 2007. This allows fans to take the Dublin to Carcassonne flight (Ryanair) leaving at 9.30 am on Friday 19th and coming back on the 1.05pm flight on Monday.

Below are our packages for this weekend - we'll be adding a 2* package shortly. Flights are not included. If you need match tickets then just ask. As it's a 4 day break we've included an optional day out in the vineyards around Toulouse with a meal, tastings and opportunities to buy a few bottles. All participants get a plan of Toulouse mentioning the best watering holes, restaurants and things to see.

4* package:

- Transfer coach Carcassonne airport - Toulouse Carcassonne airport

- 3 nights twin or double room in top 4* hotel in central Toulouse, including breakfast

Price: €400 per person - single supplement for 3 nights €280


3* package:

- Transfer coach Carcassonne airport - Toulouse Carcassonne airport

- 3 nights twin or double room in top 3* hotel in central Toulouse, including breakfast

Price: €290 per person - single supplement for 3 nights €170


Optional extra: WINE TOUR with tasting (probably on the Sunday)

PROGRAMME - GAILLAC & FRONTON

10h30 Pick up at your hotel and depature by coach for the Gaillac Wine region
11h30 Welcome at Château Lastour, visit of the estate, the cellars and explanation of the wine-making process
12h30 Tasting of the Estate's wines accompanied by a 'peasant buffet' (starter, cold dish, dessert)
14h30 departure for the Château Caze in the neighbouring Frontonnais wine region
15h00 You are welcomed by the owner/chief winemaker who will show you around his superb underground cellars with their ancient oak barrels. The wines are made in the same manner as in the 18th century by the estate's founder Antoine Caze in 1776.
Tasting and opportunity to purchase.
16H30 Return to Toulouse and transfer to your hotels (arrival around around 17h30)

Price per person: €75



please note: in France 4* hotels are the best. There are no 5* hotels.

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