Follow the All Blacks on the tour of a lifetime

It’s time to chase that dream of visiting Europe - right beside the lads in the All Blacks

For so many of us, European travel has seemed like a far-off dream for the last few years and it’s so exciting to be able to think we can now venture to the Northern Hemisphere again. For rugby fans, there couldn’t be a better time to do it than November as the All Blacks take on Wales, Scotland and England on their home soil.

It’s the perfect excuse to take that trip that’s been on hold for so long - watch the All Blacks play and enjoy exploring the history, castles, hallowed rugby grounds, local cuisine, stunning architecture, and fascinating attractions while you do it.

While you can do this on your own, there’s an even better option available, especially in travel times like these: letting someone else take care of everything. Whether it’s the tickets to the games (close to the action), accommodation, flights, or transfers, you can follow the All Blacks at every step in true megafan style.

Travel experts All Blacks Tours gives the inside scoop on their official supporter’s tours. They know what fans are looking for and how to create the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime experience for them.

This year it’s all about the Complete Northern Tour 2022, predicted to sell out pretty fast: five locations, three games and a host of incredible travel experiences will make it a fantastic trip that’s not to be missed.

It includes everything like great accommodation to seats at those all-important games; but there’s even an Eve of Test Function allowing you some mingling time with

All Blacks management whilst in Edinburgh. And once everything’s all done and dusted and bags are all packed, say your goodbyes to your fellow travellers with a Farewell Dinner to cap off the trip.

WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

It all begins in Cardiff, where you’ll kick things off with a tour of the home Welsh sport, Principality Stadium (formerly known as Millennium Stadium) before enjoying the All Blacks v Wales game the next day. Then it will be on to Liverpool (with a Roman Soldier walking tour of medieval walled city Chester on the way) and after a relaxing night in your hotel, you’ll spend the next day exploring Liverpool.

You’ll stroll beside the Mersey and explore the city’s unique architecture - from grand old buildings to architecturally progressive futuristic structures. After a proper English pub lunch, you’ll visit The Beatles Story Museum where you can see some incredible memorabilia and get an insight into the amazing tale of the rise of this city’s most famous sons.

MEETING THE NORTHERN BLUE

The next day, it’s all about Edinburgh with a whisky tasting followed by dinner in a castle. A day of free time follows to explore this fascinating Scottish city at your leisure before the All Blacks play Scotland the next day. After that, it’s on to York, where depending on visitor numbers you’ll visit either UNESCO World Heritage attraction Durham Cathedral, Bamburgh Castle, or Alnwick Castle.

The next day, enjoy a walking tour of this magnificent city which has played such a pivotal role in the history of England since 71AD (it’s been a Roman garrison town, Viking stronghold and prosperous medieval city). And of course, you can’t leave without seeing York Minster - a medieval masterpiece of stone and glass at the heart of the city.

THE GRAND FINALE

The final location on this tour is good old London town (with a good helping of Rugby - of course). There will be a behind-the-scenes tour of Twickenham Stadium and a chance to check out the new World Rugby Museum. You’ll see things like the world’s oldest international football jersey and the Calcutta Cup, which is the world’s oldest international football trophy.

The day will finish up with ‘dinner and a show’ a West End show, of course. There will be a day to explore the places you want to before the last game - a grand finale of the All Blacks playing England before you head back to NZ wiM th anien a cFroeodtpirbinltes of Kupe memories that will last a lifetime.

If you’re a fan of the All Blacks and have been thinking about finally heading north after so long with the borders closed, this is the perfect way to do it. The world is once more your oyster. And if you only want to go to some of the games, All Black Tours also have 2-night packages in Cardiff, Edinburgh and London all with four-star accommodation, an Official Match Ticket and an Eve of Test Function.

Play it however suits your travel plans. Either way, what happens on tour, will stay with you forever.

For more information or to book seats on one of these incredible experiences go to allblackstours.com. Or reach out to the team on 0800 87 2011 or team@allblackstours.com.