Icons of Australia
9 Days / 8 Nights
For the Independent Traveler

Departures: Daily
from $3005USD per person, double occupancy

Package Overview

Gold Coast • Palm Cove • Sydney

Sebel Reef House & Spa
Nestled between the aqua hues of the Coral Sea and lush rainforest, the Sebel Reef House &
Spa is a beautiful, sophisticated beachfront resort with an easy-going atmosphere that is very
Australian. Situated in Palm Cove, just 20 minutes north of Cairns, this charming boutique
hotel is ideally located for exploring the reef and the rainforest. The Reef House Spa offers a
luxurious range of uniquely Australian treatments.

Palazzo Versace
The Palazzo Versace hotel sets the standard in luxury accommodation and dining, with 205
elegant rooms, 72 condominiums, three restaurants, two bars, Salus per Aquum Spa and
Versace boutique. Italian architecture and craftsmanship have created a new experience in
design and living combining the best of European style and elegance with the friendliness
and enthusiasm for which Australia is renowned.

Includes  
8 nights accommodation
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Private car transfers
Great Barrier Reef cruise
Aboriginal & rainforest experience
Sydney city sights
Sydney Opera House evening


Itinerary  

Day 1: Welcome to the Gold Coast
Arrive at Brisbane Airport and travel by private car to Palazzo Versace. Spend the evening
exploring this extraordinary hotel and the exciting Gold Coast.
Overnight: Palazzo Versace, Lagoon Room for 2 nights

Day 2: Relax on the Gold Coast
Shop at the Versace store to find some exquisite buys. Relax by the pool or indulge in a
luxurious treatment at the Salus per Aquum Spa. (B)

Day 3: Gold Coast—Cairns—Palm Cove
Depart this morning by private car to the Brisbane Airport to board your flight to Cairns, the
gateway to the Great Barrier Reef (airfare not included). A private car will transfer you to
Palm Cove, 20 minutes north of Cairns.
Overnight: Sebel Reef House & Spa, Brigadier Room for 3 nights (B)

Day 4: Aboriginal Culture and Rainforest Experience
Travel with your guide to the Aboriginal Culture Park and experience the rich cultural dance
and skills of the Aboriginal people. After lunch continue to Skyrail for a trip above the
canopy of this World Heritage national park. At Kuranda your guide escorts you to the
village, with its famous market. Later, visit the mighty Barron Falls lookout before returning
to Palm Cove. (B,L)

Day 5: Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise
Depart for the scenic journey up the Marlin Coast to Port Douglas. Cruise to the Outer Great
Barrier Reef by catamaran. Swim, snorkel, see the coral life in the semi-submersible viewer
or dive (diving, own expense). (B,L)

Day 6: Cairns—Sydney
Transfer to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney (airfare not included). Australia’s most
vibrant city has it all: friendly people, nonstop entertainment, and historical sites.
Overnight: InterContinental Sydney, Harbor View Room for 3 nights (B)

Day 7: Sydney City Sights & Opera House
Travel with your guide through the historic Rocks area to the Sydney Harbor National Park.
Tonight a treat is in store at the world-famous Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a guided tour of
this extraordinary building before dinner overlooking the harbor. Then take your reserved
seats for a performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. (B,D)

Day 8: Sydney at Leisure
Today is free to explore Sydney—enjoy a ferry ride, shop till you drop, meander through
museums or Darling Harbor. Or take a tour to the Hunter Valley wineries, Blue Mountains
or wildlife sanctuaries (optional). (B)

Day 9: Depart Sydney
Transfer by private car to Sydney Airport for your onward flight (airfare not included). (B)


Accommodation  

Day                     City                            Hotel
LUXURY
AUSTRALIA
Have you ever
lived your dream?
Palazzo Versace
Sebel Reef House & Spa
InterContinental Sydney
1,2,3
4,5,6
7,8,9
Brisbane
Cairns
Sydney
Sebel Reef House and Spa, Beachfront Dining
Palazzo Versace
Luxurious Room at the Palazzo Versace
Sebel Reef House - Brigadier Room