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With a slower pace and more night stays, this Australian holiday has it all! Start in Sydney with sightseeing and a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. Continue to Alice Springs to visit the Telegraph Station and visit a camel farm. Ayers Rock - Uluru - will have you in awe over the sunrise and the Olgas sunset will make you feel like you died and went to heaven! A full day at the Great Barrier Reef including a cruise luncheon.

Highlights

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

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Sydney Sightseeing including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Darling Harbour. Plus a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour.
  • 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 sunrise at Uluru and tour of the base.
  • Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Enjoy sunset with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
  • Great Barrier Reef Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.

    Dining Highlights
  • 1 welcome drink with your Tour Director in Alice Springs
  • 9 Buffet breakfasts
  • 1 lunch while cruising Sydney Harbour and 1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
  • 1 barbecue dinner under the stars

    First Class Travel Highlights
  • On Days 6-11 you will have the services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • You will be traveling on an independent basis on Days 3-5.
  • High speed Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 12 in Cairns, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
  • 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.
    • Call (888) 283-1985 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8598089
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    OfferOffer valid through 11/30/2009
    Duration
    12 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1 & 2Depart USA Depart USA :
    We fly over the international date line to Sydney, Australia.
    Day 3Sydney Arrive Sydney (3 nights) :
    On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your hotel. Time at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Perhaps take a walk down to the historic Rocks district and Circular Quay, for views of the sparkling harbor. You could stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens to the Art Gallery of New South Wales which houses permanent and visiting collections from Australia and around the world. Why not take a tour to Sydney's beautiful Northern Beaches including Manly. You'll travel over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and stop at Milsons Point for the best possible photo opportunity of the Sydney Opera House. Return to the city on the famous Manly Ferry for spectacular views of the Sydney skyline.

    Hotel: Sofitel Wentworth
    Day 4Sydney Sydney Sightseeing :
    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. After lunch why not visit the Sydney Aquarium then take a walk on the wild side at Sydney Wildlife World. Meet one of Australia's national icons, the koala. See animals living in their natural habitats and the spectacular two-storey aviary and butterfly house.(Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
    Day 5Sydney Sydney at Leisure :
    Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps take an excursion to view the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves to see its amazing limestone formations or an interesting trip to Canberra, Australia's capital. Or travel to the Hunter Valley, New South Wales premier wine growing region, for a wineries tour.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 6Alice Springs Sydney - Alice Springs :
    We board our flight to Alice Springs. On arrival we enjoy a guided tour including the School of the Air where sometimes we are able to listen to children take lessons "on air". Then see the original site of Alice Springs at the historic Telegraph Station. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service followed by a panoramic view of the town and surrounding West MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill lookout. This evening we will enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Alice Springs Resort
    Day 7Ayers Rock Alice Springs - Ayers Rock (2 nights) :
    This morning visit a camel farm before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. Time at leisure this afternoon. Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine as we watch sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the special area known as the 'sunset strip'.(Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel
    Day 8Ayers Rock Ayers Rock - The Olgas :
    This morning watch sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock). Watch the first rays of dawn set Uluru and the Red Centre alight. We travel by coach to Kuniya Piti, an Aboriginal sacred site at the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Your guide will escort you on a walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole, pointing out the natural features of the landscape, Aboriginal rock paintings and traditional Aboriginal stories relating to this special place. Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), 36 massive domes of
    red conglomerate rock. The walking trail through the Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two of the domes. Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine as we watch the sunset, followed by a barbecue dinner under the stars.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
    Day 9Cairns Ayers Rock - Cairns (3 nights) :
    Enjoy free time this morning before we board our flight to Cairns, where we spend the next three relaxing nights. This afternoon you'll encounter unique Australian animals at the Cairns Wildlife Dome.(Buffet breakfast)


    Hotel: Cairns International
    Day 10Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef :
    Join the high speed catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. See coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkeling (equipment provided). We also enjoy an included buffet lunch. Your evening is at leisure.(Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
    Day 11Cairns Cairns at Leisure :
    Enjoy a full day at leisure in the tropical city of Cairns. Perhaps join a tour on the famous Kuranda Railway for a breathtaking journey to the village of Kuranda with time to stroll through the Kuranda Market. Return to the lowlands by the Skyrail Cableway above the Barron Gorge National Park, a beautiful experience. Visit the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Experience the history, creative and dance theatres where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life. Or if nature's your thing, you could take a tour to Cape Tribulation. Catch a ferry across the Daintree River and visit the Environmental Centre then take a closer look at life from the Rainforest Canopy Tower. There's time to walk along Cape Tribulation Beach before lunch in a rainforest setting. Later cruise through the mangroves along the Daintree River and visit Mossman Gorge.(Buffet breakfast)
    Day 12Return USA Cairns - USA :
    This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your return flight home.(Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
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    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    December 04, 2009Land Price$3,350.00 (USD)Quote
    January 08, 2010Land Price$3,350.00 (USD)Quote
    January 22, 2010Land Price$3,350.00 (USD)Quote
    February 05, 2010Land Price$3,350.00 (USD)Quote
    February 12, 2010Land Price$3,350.00 (USD)Quote
    February 19, 2010Land Price$3,350.00 (USD)Quote
    March 05, 2010Land Price$3,350.00 (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    * 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.
    *** ** "Land + Air from" Price includes economy airfare for Sydney - Alice Springs, Ayers Rock - Cairns and are based upon the Trans Pacific air being purchased from Trafalgar with Qantas as the carrier. Additional government taxes and fees will apply. These will be confirmed at the time of booking.
    **** 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: Sydney-Alice Springs, Ayers Rock-Cairns.
    ****** * "Land Only" Price requires the following air sectors to be purchased separately: Sydney - Alice Springs, Ayers Rock - Cairns.
    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.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
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