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Highlights Of Australia
 MelbourneAlice Springs
Camel Farm
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Great Barrier Reef
Cairns
SydneySightseeing 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 sunrise over Uluru, opportunity to climb 'the Rock', tour the base. Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
- 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.
- 11 buffet breakfasts
- 1 breakfast in flight Melbourne to Alice Springs
- 1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
- 1 lunch while cruising Sydney Harbour (Highlight Lunch)
- 1 barbecue dinner under the stars (Highlight Dinner)
15 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
- Great Adventures 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.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport Transfers
Transfers will be provided for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline (booked by trafalgar) or advised trafalgar of their flight detailsLand Only Passengers
Please Note: In order to purchase Land Only the following air sectors are required - Melbourne-Alice Springs, Ayers Rock-Cairns, Carins-Sydney
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| | | Escorted | | | Itinerary | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1-2 | Depart USA | We fly over the international date line on our way to Melbourne, Australia. | | Day 3 | Melbourne | 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: Saville on Russell | | Day 4 | Melbourne | 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 5 | Melbourne | 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 Fairy Penguins returning from a day of fishing on nearby Phillip Island? (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 6 | Alice Springs | Today you will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for an early morning breakfast 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. (Breakfast)Hotel: Alice Springs Resort | | Day 7 | Uluru (Ayers Rock) | 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 8 | Uluru (Ayers Rock) | Rise early to view Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise. There is the opportunity to climb to the summit. 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 red rock will amaze you. Take a walk through Walpa Gorge and gaze down the central valley of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). After a spectacular sunset with sparkling wine at Kata Tjuta, we enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and time for stargazing too! (Buffet breakfast )(Highlight Dinner) | | Day 9 | Cairns | 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 10 | Cairns | This morning we join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation, see a myriad of coral and tropical fish seen 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 / Highlight Lunch) | | Day 11 | Cairns | After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure. There's time to maybe take an 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 12 | Sydney | 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: Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour | | Day 13 | Sydney | 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 14 | Sydney | 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 2½ hours north of Sydney. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 15 | Return USA | This morning, bid farewell to Australia as you are transferred to Sydney Airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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| | Dates/Pricing | | Departure Dates | Price From | | (USD) | | Before March 31, 2009 | $3,750.00 | | Category Description | Price From | June 13, 2008
Land Price | $3,750.00
 | July 11, 2008
Land Price | $3,875.00
| August 29, 2008
Land Price | $3,875.00
| September 26, 2008
Land Price | $3,875.00
| October 10, 2008
Land Price | $3,875.00
| October 24, 2008
Land Price | $3,875.00
| November 21, 2008
Land Price | $3,875.00
| December 05, 2008
Land Price | $3,750.00
| December 26, 2008
Land Price | $3,750.00
| January 09, 2009
Land Price | $3,750.00
| January 23, 2009
Land Price | $3,750.00
| February 06, 2009
Land Price | $3,750.00
| February 13, 2009
Land Price | $3,750.00
| February 20, 2009
Land Price | $3,750.00
| March 06, 2009
Land Price | $3,750.00
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