2012 Summer Games Hotel Only Schedule - 4 Star

2012 London Summer Games London, United Kingdom 27 July to 12 August 2012	For Assistance Call: 1-800-888-8233 or Email: gatinfo@greatatlantictravel.com
Summer Games Event Schedule Over 18,000 of the world's best athletes will convene in London to compete in 26 different sports. More than 2 billion people will be watching around the world, but you can witness the most prominent international sports celebration in person with Great Atlantic Travel.
The majority of venues have been divided into three zones within Greater London: the Olympic Zone, the River Zone and the Central Zone. In addition to these are those venues that, by necessity, are outside the boundaries of Greater London, such as the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, 235 km southwest of the Olympic Park, Tring in Hertfordshire (which will host the start of the 50 km walk) and other stadia across the UK. The Ricoh Arena in Coventry, some 170 km northwest of the Olympic Park, will host footballing events.

The highlighted dates below correspond to the package dates 

Event Seating: Event Ticket Category represents the ticket category that corresponds to the designated seating location for the particular session at each venue. Categories range from A-C. Category A is considered to be the best premium seating option, with Category B being next and then Category C. Travel Packages indicated above include Category B/C tickets.

All persons purchasing tickets to the opening and closing ceremonies will be required to submit their photo and only that person themselves will be allowed to enter the stadium. Additional information will be furnished at a later date.

Opening Ceremony: The Opening Ceremony will take place on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic Stadium. This Ceremony is one of the most important events of the Games, and with the gathering of athletes and officials, add 80,000 spectators, it will be the celebration of the century. Through live satellite broadcasts, people around the world will focus on this stage as the Olympic flag which London received from Beijing is passed and the flame which expresses our hopes for peace and friendship is, lit in the cauldron. The Opening Ceremony will consist of a ceremonial program and an artistic program, and will last approximately two -three hours.

Closing Ceremony: The Closing Ceremony will take place on August 12, 2012 in the same stadium where the Opening Ceremony was held. This Ceremony will be in the new chapter of Olympic Games, in the 21st Century and the program will be such that it gives great expectations to children, who will be the leaders of the next generations. The Ceremony will consist of a ceremonial program and an artistic program.

Olympic Transportation System: In preparation for the games, London's public transportation system is currently undergoing a major expansion. Transport for London (TfL) are carrying out numerous improvements in preparation for 2012, including the expansion of the London Overground's East London Line, upgrades to the Docklands Light Railway and the North London Line, and the introduction of a new "Javelin" high-speed rail service, using the Hitachi Corporation's "bullet" trains. Your event tickets will allow you to travel free on day of events.