LONDON, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Get set and go to get these fantastic new ticket packages with the best value hotels

The countdown is almost over for the greatest sporting spectacle on the planet, with the Olympics' Opening Ceremony just 16 days away.

Get behind Team GB with Thomas Cook, Official Short Break provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, as they launch their latest offers with the best prices ever fusion of ticket and hotel packages to the Games.

Bringing together remaining tickets for the best events and combining them with the best value hotels on offer, - with exclusive packages including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and sought-after final tickets for athletics, cycling, swimming and diving.

While usually in the summer we are planning our Ibiza holidays or cheap holidays to Gran Canaria, this year all eyes will be on London as the capital takes centre stage in hosting the elite event of the sporting calendar.

Stephen Vaughan, managing director of Thomas Cook's London 2012 partnership said, has urged athletics aficionado's to grab the remaining tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He said: "These offers will not be around for long and we know they'll sell out - the Opening Ceremony is two weeks on Friday and attention is well and truly focused on the Games as the British public now get behind Team GB.

 "This very special offer on some of our remaining Games Breaks is in response to what we know our customers want - the best seats at the game with the most affordable hotels."

As the only place to go on the high street to guarantee tickets to the Games, Thomas Cook's Games Breaks start at £79 and are also perfect for those who've already managed to secure a ticket in the ballot and are now looking for a hotel or a longer Olympic experience.

For further information please visit any Thomas Cook, Co-operative Travel or Going Places store, http://www.thomascooklondon2012.com, or call 0844 800 2012

And remember Thomas Cook also have a raft of holiday destinations on offer once all the excitement of the games has died down, such as wonderful Lanzarote Holidays and family packages to help you book your late Tenerife Holidays.

Notes to Editors

Thomas Cook's Best Prices Ever Games Breaks

Games Breaks include a London Travelcard for the day of the event and breakfast at the hotel..

Athletics Finals from £399 per person
Includes Men's 200m Semi-Final, Men's 110m Hurdles Final, Women's 200m Final 
8th August 2012
1 night - 4* Holiday Inn Brentford Lock
Cat C Olympic Tickets
Equestrian Eventing Jumping Final from £199 per person
30th July 2012
1 night - 4* Novotel London Heathrow
Cat B Olympic Tickets
Swimming Finals from £289 per person
1st August 2012
1 night - 4* Holiday Inn Heathrow M4
Cat B Olympic Tickets
Diving Finals from £399 per person
29th July 2012 
1 night - 4* Holiday Inn Heathrow M4
Cat A Olympic Tickets to the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform Final
Track Cycling Finals from £499 per person
7th August 2012
1 night - 4* Holiday Inn Heathrow M4
Cat A Olympic Tickets
Closing Ceremony from £1299 per person
12th August 2012
1 night - 4* Malmaison
Cat A Olympic Tickets
Opening Ceremony from £1999 per person
27th July 2012
1 night - Travelodge Stratford
Cat A Olympic Tickets

Don't just book it. Thomas Cook it.

Visit us at  http://www.thomascook.com, Thomas Cook and Going Places stores nationwide.

SOURCE Thomas Cook