Tour Itinerary

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland's Pool D Fixtures (CONFIRMED)

Pool D also includes Ireland and Portugal. Top two teams (and potentially best 3rd place) qualify for Round of 16.

Tournament Dates

Official Rugby World Cup 2027 window: 1 October – 13 November 2027

Our pool stage tour covers all three Scotland group matches across 18 days (1-18 October 2027).

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary - Pool Stage Tour

This is a sample itinerary covering all three Scotland pool matches. Final dates and arrangements subject to confirmation based on exact flight schedules.

• ✈️ Friday October 1: Arrive Melbourne Day 1
  Arrive in Melbourne and transfer to your accommodation. Welcome briefing with tour guides. Evening at leisure to recover from travel and explore Melbourne.
• 🌴 Saturday October 2: Rest Day - Melbourne Day 2
  Free day to explore Melbourne. Optional activities include visiting Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens, or taking a Great Ocean Road day trip. Team meeting and welcome dinner in the evening.
  Optional Activities:

  • Great Ocean Road tour
  • Melbourne city sights
  • Yarra Valley wine region
• ⚽ Sunday October 3: Match Day 1: Scotland vs Uruguay Day 3
  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SCOTLAND VS URUGUAY 🇺🇾 at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (17:15 local time). Pre-match gathering, attend the match with fellow Scotland supporters, post-match celebrations.
• 🌴 Monday October 4: Recovery Day - Melbourne Day 4
  Morning at leisure. Optional activities available. Evening group dinner to discuss the match and prepare for travel to Perth.
  Optional Activities:

  • Melbourne Cricket Ground tour
  • Phillip Island penguin parade
  • Shopping on Chapel Street
• ✈️ Tuesday October 5: Travel Day - Melbourne to Perth Day 5
  Transfer to Melbourne Airport for domestic flight to Perth (approximately 4 hours). Check into Perth accommodation. Evening at leisure to explore Perth city.
• 🌴 Wednesday October 6: Rest Day - Perth Day 6
  Free day to explore Perth and surroundings. Optional activities include visiting Rottnest Island, Swan Valley wine region, or Fremantle.
  Optional Activities:

  • Rottnest Island (meet the quokkas!)
  • Swan Valley wineries
  • Fremantle markets and prison tour
  • Kings Park and Botanic Garden
• 🌴 Thursday October 7: Rest Day - Perth Day 7
  Another free day in Perth. Relax at one of Perth's beautiful beaches (Cottesloe, Scarborough), or continue exploring the city.
  Optional Activities:

  • Beach day at Cottesloe or Scarborough
  • Perth city exploration
  • Elizabeth Quay precinct
• 🌴 Friday October 8: Rest Day - Perth Day 8
  Final free day in Perth. Optional activities or relaxation at your hotel. Team meeting in evening to prepare for the big match against Ireland.
  Optional Activities:

  • Swan Valley wine tour
  • Fremantle exploration
  • Beach relaxation
• 🌴 Saturday October 9: Pre-Match Day - Perth Day 9
  Morning at leisure. Afternoon pre-match gathering and team briefing. Evening free for final preparations before tomorrow's crucial match.
• ⚽ Sunday October 10: Match Day 2: Ireland vs Scotland Day 10
  🇮🇪 IRELAND VS SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 at Perth Stadium (20:45 local time). This is the big one! Pre-match festivities, attend the crucial Pool D clash, post-match debrief.
• ✈️ Monday October 11: Travel Day - Perth to Brisbane Day 11
  Morning recovery and discussion of last night's result. Afternoon transfer to Perth Airport for flight to Brisbane (approximately 5 hours including time zone change). Check into Brisbane accommodation.
• 🌴 Tuesday October 12: Rest Day - Brisbane Day 12
  Free day to explore Brisbane. Optional activities include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, or a river cruise.
  Optional Activities:

  • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • South Bank Parklands
  • Brisbane River cruise
  • Mt Coot-tha lookout
• 🌴 Wednesday October 13: Rest Day - Brisbane/Gold Coast Day 13
  Optional day trip to Gold Coast beaches, theme parks, or continue exploring Brisbane.
  Optional Activities:

  • Gold Coast beaches
  • Theme parks (Movie World, Sea World)
  • Rainforest walks in hinterland
• 🌴 Thursday October 14: Rest Day - Brisbane Day 14
  Free day with optional activities. Explore Brisbane city markets, Gallery of Modern Art, or try the Story Bridge adventure climb.
  Optional Activities:

  • Brisbane city markets
  • Gallery of Modern Art
  • Story Bridge adventure climb
• 🌴 Friday October 15: Rest Day - Brisbane Day 15
  Another rest day. Relax before match day or explore more of Brisbane and surroundings.
• 🌴 Saturday October 16: Pre-Match Day - Brisbane Day 16
  Morning at leisure. Afternoon team meeting and final preparations for Scotland's crucial third pool match. Pre-match gathering in the evening.
• ⚽ Sunday October 17: Match Day 3: Scotland vs Portugal Day 17
  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SCOTLAND VS PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 at Brisbane Stadium (17:15 local time). Final pool match - crucial for qualification! Pre-match gathering, attend the match, celebration depending on results!
• 🌴 Monday October 18: Recovery & Celebration Day - Brisbane Day 18
  Morning recovery session. Afternoon celebrating (hopefully!) Scotland's progression to the knockout stages. Farewell dinner with the group. Transfer to Brisbane Airport for international departure.

🗓️ Days with No Travel or Games

The following are designated rest/free days with no scheduled travel or matches:

• Day 2 (Saturday Oct 2) - Rest day in Melbourne (pre-match preparation)
• Day 4 (Monday Oct 4) - Recovery day in Melbourne (post-match)
• Day 6-9 (Wed-Sat Oct 6-9) - Four rest days in Perth (pre-match exploration)
• Day 12-16 (Tue-Sat Oct 12-16) - Five rest days in Brisbane (exploration and pre-match preparation)
• Day 18 (Monday Oct 18) - Recovery & celebration day in Brisbane

These rest days are perfect for exploring Australia's amazing cities, enjoying optional tours, or simply relaxing before the big matches.

What's Included

• ✅ All 3 Scotland Pool Matches - Attend every group stage game
• ✅ 17 nights accommodation - Quality hotels in Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane
• ✅ Domestic flights - Melbourne to Perth to Brisbane
• ✅ Airport transfers - Meet & greet on arrival and departure
• ✅ Expert tour guides - Experienced Scottish guides throughout
• ✅ Pre-match gatherings - Group meet-ups before each match
• ✅ Welcome & farewell dinners
• ✅ 24/7 tour support

What's Not Included

• ❌ International flights (UK/Europe to Australia) - we can assist with booking
• ❌ Travel insurance - essential and must be arranged separately
• ❌ Meals (except welcome & farewell dinners)
• ❌ Optional activities and tours
• ❌ Personal expenses

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