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The perfect vacation and length of time to see and experience Australia's best features. Discover Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Visit Alice Springs and a camel farm. Travel to Ayers Rock and the Olgas where you'll have a barbeque dinner. Enjoy a full day at the Great barrier Reef with a cruising lunch. A full day in Cairns at leisure to go sightseeing or relax and Sydney with a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour!

Highlights

  • Melbourne
  • Alice Springs
  • Camel Farm
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Cairns
  • Sydney

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Melbourne Sightseeing including the Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shrine of Remembrance and much more.
  • Alice Springs Visit the Telegraph Station, Royal flying Doctor Service and School of the Air.
  • Camel Farm Visit a Camel Farm
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock) See sunset and sunrise at Uluru and tour of the base.
  • Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) View the 36 domes of conglomorate rock at sunset and enjoy a barbecue dinner.
  • Barrier Reef Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.
  • Cairns A full day at leisure to relax in this tropical city or go sightseeing.
  • Sydney Sightseeing including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Darling Harbour. Plus a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour.

    Dining Highlights
  • A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Melbourne.
  • 12 buffet breakfasts
  • 1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
  • 1 lunch while cruising Sydney Harbour
  • 1 barbecue dinner under the stars15 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)First Class travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • You will be travelling with a qualified local driver in Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns and Sydney, on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats
  • High speed Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef
  • You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
  • Travel wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Melbourne & Day 15 in Sydney, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
    • Call (800) 311-7838 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8598097
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    OfferOffer valid through 11/30/2009
    Duration
    15 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1 & 2Depart USADepart USA :
    We fly over the international date line on our way to Melbourne, Australia.
    Day 3Melbourne Arrive Melbourne (3 nights) :
    On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. After check-in, time at leisure before a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions tonight.

    Hotel: Mantra on Russell
    Day 4Melbourne Melbourne Sightseeing :
    Morning sightseeing shows us the Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance and much more. Later enjoy time at leisure.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 5Melbourne Melbourne at Leisure :
    After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure to perhaps see the magnificent rock formations of the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road or ride the Puffing Billy steam train and visit a winery. This evening, why not witness the nightly ritual of the little penguins returning from a day of fishing on nearby Phillip Island(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 6Alice Springs Melbourne - Alice Springs :
    Today you will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for an early morning flight to Alice Springs (flights to arrive prior to 1.00pm). On our arrival we enjoy a tour of this unique outback town. We'll visit the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air and the panoramic views from Anzac Hill, before returning to the hotel for the night.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Alice Springs Resort
    Day 7Ayers Rock Alice Springs - Ayers Rock (2 nights) :
    An early start as we depart for Ayers Rock. We stop at a camel farm where you can try your hand riding 'a ship of the desert'. This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the facilities at Ayers Rock Resort. This evening savor a complimentary glass of wine while watching the sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the viewing area known as the 'sunset strip'. The subtle color changes are quite amazing.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel
    Day 8Kata Tjuta Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) :
    Rise early to view Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise. Watch the first rays of sunlight creep across the desert plains. Tour the caves at the base of Uluru and hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Later, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon, we travel through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). The size and grandeur of these 36 massive domes of conglomerate rock will amaze you. Walk through Walpa Gorge and gaze down the central valley of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). After a spectacular sunset with complimentary sparkling wine at Kata Tjuta, we enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner with time for stargazing too!(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
    Day 9Cairns Ayers Rock - Cairns (3 nights) :
    This morning enjoy some free time at Ayers Rock Resort for shopping
    and relaxation. Then you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your lunchtime flight to Cairns. This afternoon spend time at the Cairns Wildlife Dome where you'll encounter unique Australian animals.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Cairns International
    Day 10Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef :
    This morning we join the high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation, see a myriad of coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkeling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). We'll enjoy an included buffet lunch, before we return to Cairns for the night.(Buffet breakfast / Buffet lunch)
    Day 11Cairns Cairns at Leisure :
    After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure. There's time to take an optional excursion to Kuranda on the Kuranda train, with time to explore the markets, ride on the Skyrail Cableway above the canopy of the rainforest and visit the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 12Sydney Cairns - Sydney (3 nights) :
    Today you'll be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney. On our arrival at Sydney you will be transferred to your hotel where you spend the first of our three night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure perhaps to explore this beautiful harbor city.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Old Sydney Holiday Inn
    Day 13Sydney Sydney Sightseeing & Harbor Cruise :
    This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House and later see the Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and Kings Cross. After, we are off to Watson's Bay and The Gap, before we stop for a stroll along famous Bondi Beach. Return to the city and enjoy a delicious luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. The afternoon you have the chance to learn about Australia's national gemstone - the opal.(Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
    Day 14Sydney Sydney at Leisure :
    Enjoy a full day at leisure in this great city. There is plenty to do and the choice is yours. Maybe shop for some last-minute souvenirs or take an excursion to the Blue Mountains and see some of Australia's native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park or to the Hunter Valley, New South Wales premier wine growing region, just 2 hours north of Sydney.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 15Return USA Sydney - USA :
    This morning bid farewell to Australia as you are transferred to Sydney Airport for your return flight home.(Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
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    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    November 20, 2009Land Price$4,365.00 (USD)Quote
    December 04, 2009Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
    December 25, 2009Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
    January 08, 2010Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
    January 22, 2010Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
    February 05, 2010Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
    February 12, 2010Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
    February 19, 2010Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
    March 05, 2010Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
    March 12, 2010Land Price$4,225.00 (USD)Quote
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    * On some tours the Land Only price requires internal flights to be purchased please contact reservations for details
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    **** Land Only Passengers In order to purchase Land Only the following air sectors are required: Melbourne-Alice Springs, Ayers Rock-Cairns, Cairns-Sydney.
    ***** Land+Air Prices are subject to confirmation at time of booking
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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