Tour Summary
The Green & Gold Army is returning to France to support the Matildas in the women’s football competition at the Summer Games and you are invited to join all the fun! After an epic FIFA Women’s World Cup AUS/NZL 2023 performance the Matildas will travel to France full of confidence and hunting gold. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
We are excited to be returning to France, a country we know well after operating a fantastic program to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Our 2019 tour guests shared an amazing experience supporting the Matildas and taking in spectacular French tourism experiences.
From the moment you arrive in France our dedicated and experienced team will be there to ensure all guests have a premium football tourism adventure. Our packages are led by experienced Australian and local guides and include 11 nights 4-star accommodation, all breakfasts, a Match Ticket Guarantee (up to an including the Quarter Final – see below for more information), all ground transportation (other than arrival/departure airport transfers, which can be arranged separately), 1 welcome event, 4 legendary pre-match parties, 4 other group dinners and/or lunches, 3 cultural/tourism guided activities and much more.
And best of all, tour guests will share this experience with other football loving Matildas fans, the best football fans in the world. The fellowship and lifetime friendships forged on Green & Gold Army tours is one of the legacy highlights of our programs.
Package Inclusions
11 nights premium 4 star hotel accommodation
Fully escorted by experienced Tour Leader/Guides
All ground transportation (a mix of fast train/luxury bus/coach/private van/cars)
Traditional Tour Welcome Dinner/Drinks Event (alcohol inclusive)
Attendance at Matildas Training (subject to FA Approval & GGA Schedule)
4 Exclusive Pre-Match Matildas events including food, alcohol & entertainment
3 guided tourism activities (including casual lunch)
Farewell Dinner
Match Ticket Guarantee*
Green & Gold Army Tour Pack (includes back pack tour scarves, hat & much more)
Best of all, a group of passionate Matildas fans to share the experience with
Match Ticket Guarantee
Match Tickets to Matildas Group Matches and a bonus Quarter Final match are not included in our tour package and are an additional purchase, facilitated by the GGA.
Our guarantee is simple: we will facilitate the purchase of tickets to the matches we are scheduled to experience in our itinerary by 1 June 2024, and if we do not you will receive a full refund of payments received by GGA.
Please note that GGA is in no way affiliated with and is not a partner of the International Olympic Committee or the Paris Organising Committee and does not sell or offer for sale any tickets. Ticket sales are subject to a separate transaction between yourself and the supplier of tickets, facilitated by GGA, but subject to the supplier’s conditions of sale.
Instalments & Notes
$2,500 Deposit is due immediately upon booking. Balance due by 1st June.
Guests who have travelled with GGA previously enjoy a Loyalty Discount of $150.
Solo Traveller Match Program: we’ll match you with a person of similar age and gender to room share to keep the price down. Twin share pricing applies. 25% of our travellers did this for 2022 Qatar and 2019 France and it was a highly successful program. You can select this option during the booking process.
International flights are not included in the package price and are to be arranged independently at an additional cost. Need help with your flights? Contact us worldcup@ggarmy.com and we can assist.
Macro Itinerary
The tour itinerary has been designed to seamlessly blend football, culture, tourism highlights and social activities. We understand football is the primary reason you are on tour and plenty of time has been scheduled for you to explore the Provence region in southern France, which is where our tour will be based for the majority of the program.
Provence is a sun soaked corner of France that attracts visitors from all over the world. Stunning natural vistas, hillside villages, dazzling shorelines of Cote d’Azur, ancient Chateaux and home to artists. Provence will be our home for the 2024 Summer Games while we support the Matildas quest for an Olympic medal attending group matches in Marseille and Nice.
Wednesday 24th July: Guest Arrivals & Welcome Dinner
The GGArmy Group flight arrives in Nice at 13:40. Guests transfer to our 19th Chateau retreat in Marseille and immediately check in. Guests can then enjoy some sleep/rest or a swim in the pool after the long air journey. From 18:00 guests will enjoy a tour briefing prior to getting acquainted with fellow tour participants at the official tour welcome dinner in the Chateau courtyard.
Overnight: Marseille
Thursday 25th July: Matchday – Germany v Australia
Guests will enjoy a free morning in the spectacular Chateau surrounds. At 13:30 guests are transferred to the GGArmy pre-match party (inclusive of alcohol, gourmet food & entertainment) in Marseille. At 16:30 guests are transported to Stade de Marseille for the opening Matildas match (kick off 19:00)
Overnight: Marseille
Friday 26th July: Opening Ceremony
After a late night at Stade de Marseille the previous evening today is a scheduled rest day to allow for further adjustment to the local time zone. This is the perfect day to enjoy a lazy morning at our Chateau and/or enjoy a late lunch at one of the many local brasserie cafes/restaurants. In the evening we will be enjoying a group activity to celebrate the previous evenings victory over Germany and watch the Summer Games Opening Ceremony. The Chateaux has been hired exclusively for our group and we are sure to enjoy some local wine while taking in the Opening Ceremony.
Overnight: Marseille
Saturday 27th July: Walking Tour Marseille & Group Dinner Eze Mountain Village
From 10:00 guests will enjoy a walking tour of Marseille. The tour starts at the old port, make its way through the Panier neighbourhood (including a casual lunch), and head onwards to the 17th-century Centre de la Vielle Charite, wrapping things up with a bus ride over to the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, the best-known site in the city. In the mid afternoon we then transfer by bus to the mountain top village of EZE to enjoy a spectacular group dinner (inclusive of alcohol, gourmet food and entertainment). After dinner we transfer to our accommodation in Nice.
Overnight: Nice
Sunday 28th July: Matchday – Australia v Zambia
Guests will enjoy a free morning and early afternoon and maybe enjoy a swim in the ocean, visit a museum, enjoy a Nicoise Salad on the Promenade, search for bargains at the Cours Saleya Markets. At 13:30 guests are transferred to the GGArmy pre-match party (inclusive of alcohol, gourmet food & entertainment). At 17:00 guests are transported to Stade de Nice for the second group Matildas match (kick off 19:00)
Overnight: Nice
Monday 29th July: French Riviera Day Tour
From 08:00. This is the day to discover the Cote dÁzur on our guided driving tour of the French Riviera to explore Monaco, Monte Carlo (including a casual lunch) and Antibes. The evening is free. We recommend getting lost in the Nice old town to enjoy some wonderful food, wine and music.
Overnight: Nice
Tuesday 30th July: Rail Transfer to Aix-en-Provence
Today all guests move cities from Nice to Aix-en-Provence, the city we will be based for the Matildas final group stage match. We will enjoy the wonders of French rail travel, which is a magic way to travel. We are sure to have carriages full of Matildas fans and that in itself is Fun! Free Evening in Aix-en-Provence.
Overnight: Aix-en-Provence
Wednesday 31st July: Matchday – Australia v United States of America
Guests will enjoy a free morning and early afternoon At 13:30 guests are transferred to the GGArmy pre-match party (inclusive of alcohol, gourmet food & entertainment). At 17:00 guests are transported to Stade de Marseille for the final Matildas group match (kick off 19:00)
Overnight: Aix-en-Provence
Thursday 1st August: Walking Tour Old Town Aix-en-Provence
From 10:00 guests will enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town of Aix-en-Provence. The tour includes visiting the Aix Cathedral, Cours Mirabeau, includes a casual lunch and many historical perspectives about life through the ages in Provence. The evening is free.
Overnight: Aix-en-Provence
Friday 2nd August: Rail Transfer to Lyon
Lyon will be our base for the remainder of the tour. The Quarter final matches will be played in Paris, Nantes, Marseille or Lyon. Committing to stay in Lyon enable an easy transfer to all potential match venues. The late afternoon and evening are free to explore Lyon.
Overnight: Lyon
Saturday 3rd August: Matchday – Australia Quarter Final
Subject to the match venue guests are transferred to the GGArmy pre-match party (inclusive of alcohol, gourmet food & entertainment). Kick off times are 15:00 Paris, 17:00 Lyon, 19:00 Marseille and 21:00 Nantes. Note: In the event the Matildas do not qualify for a Quarter final we will attend the Quarter Final match in Lyon.
Overnight: Lyon
Sunday 4th August: Guest Departure Day
All good things come to an end. Today is departure day. Our group flight will depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport. It will be a time to reflect on the wonderful experiences you enjoyed on tour but also cherishing the new friendships you have forged.
What you can expect to experience travelling with Green & Gold Army
2019 FIFA World Cup France
2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
Testimonials
Having never been to a World Cup before, Green & Gold Army made it very easy for me- from their information sessions, the booking of the trip, and knowing everything was taken care of for me, including my safety: all I had to do was show up and have fun!
The experiences at and outside of the games were just amazing, and the people I met have become part of my “football” family. I cannot speak highly enough of Green & Gold Army.
Amanda Szalek
We have attended 3 World Cups (South Africa, Brazil & Russia), 1 Women’s Asia Cup (Jordan) and numerous World Cup Qualifiers with the GGArmy. The tours were expertly organised and planned. The organisers faced challenges with transport in South Africa, something they addressed for the Brazil program which was first class. We have shared many happy and memorable experiences with our fellow GGArmy supporters, and our safety was of paramount importance to the organisers, something that was important to us attending FIFA World Cups in South Africa, Brazil & Russia. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend travelling with the GGArmy on any of their tours.
Joy & Merv Fiedler
The atmosphere of the GGArmy 2018 Russia tour was fantastic. The fine detail in the program as organised for us by the GGArmy was amazing and played a big part in the success of the tour. I loved the peace of mind that everything was organised for us. It was awesome and a great thing to be a part of. Many thanks to all the GGArmy tour leaders for the hard work they put in to make every part of the trip seamless for the guests. Nothing was too hard for them!
Emily & Ben Forner
In life you often get lucky. I have been fortunate to be invited to be a host/guide for the GGArmy at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, 2017 FIFA WCQ tour to Japan and 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. They have been the most magnificent experiences. The friendships I have made will last a lifetime. No doubt about it.
However, the one item that stands out the most is the care and thought invested into the tour organisation by the GGArmy leadership. They are football fans united in a passion for the Socceroos and Matildas who direct that energy into the research and planning of their tour programs. The GGArmy leaves no stone unturned in the planning of the program. They deliver quality every time. Bring on the next adventure.