14 Day Australia Escorted Tour Fully Escorted in Australia Nights at Destinations: Sydney (3), Melbourne (2), Alice Springs (1), Ayers Rock (1), Cairns (2), Dunk Island (2) Highlights Cruise on magnificent Sydney Harbour Guided tour of Sydney Opera House Explore the city of Melbourne Two nights on tropical Dunk Island Tour Uluru (Ayers Rock) & Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef Relax in the tropical city of Cairns Enjoy Kuranda Scenic Train Price Includes All domestic flights within Australia Fully escorted in Australia with Tour Director and Driver/Guides Luxury motorcoaches and superior accommodations Free travel kit including stylish travel bag and map Centrally-located hotels in key locations 13 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 6 dinners, (D) Hotel porterage and restaurant gratuities Note: Itinerary effective 01 Apr 2007. For tours departing before 01 Apr 07 refer to our 2006 brochure. Day 1: Los Angeles Board your evening flight to Sydney, Australia (airfare not included). (D) Day 2: In Flight Cross the International Dateline and “lose” a day. Day 3: Sydney Arrive in Sydney and meet your Tour Director for a superb welcome dinner. Overnight: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel for 3 nights (B,D) Day 4: Sydney Harbour Cruise See Hyde Park, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach as we tour Sydney. Join a luncheon cruise on sparkling Sydney Harbour. Later, tour the famous Opera House. (B,L) Day 5: Sydney at Leisure Relax and enjoy Sydney at your own pace today. Perhaps take a sightseeing tour to the Hunter Valley or the Blue Mountains (optional, own expense). (B) Day 6: Melbourne, Tramcar Restaurant Fly to Melbourne and enjoy a sightseeing tour before dining on the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, a fully restored vintage tramcar. Overnight: Melbourne, Hotel Sofitel for 2 nights (B,D) Day 7: Melbourne at Leisure Perhaps take a tour along the Great Ocean Road or go see the penguins at Phillip Island (own expense). (B) Day 8: Alice Springs Fly to Alice Springs and take a tour on arrival, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base. Tonight, enjoy a unique Outback dinner. Overnight: Alice Springs, Alice Springs Resort (B,D) Day 9: Camel Farm, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) This morning visit a camel farm before traveling to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Join a walk through the domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). View the evening sun setting on Uluru (Ayers Rock). Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Sails in the Desert (B) Day 10: Uluru (Ayers Rock)—Cairns Walk around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), viewing galleries of Aboriginal rock art before our flight to tropical Cairns. Tour the city sights on arrival. Overnight: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina (B) Day 11: Dunk Island We cruise to tropical Dunk Island. The afternoon is free to explore the island at your own pace. Overnight: Dunk Island for 2 nights (B,D) Day 12: Great Barrier Reef Cruise The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is a sight to behold as you spend the day at Beaver Cay. (B,L) Day 13: Pamagirri Dancers, Wildlife, Scenic Kuranda Train, Cairns Depart Dunk Island and travel north to Kuranda, located within the rainforest. See the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, visit a wildlife park and travel on the Kuranda Railway. Tonight, enjoy a special farewell dinner. Overnight: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina (B,D) Day 14: Depart for Los Angeles Board a morning flight bound for the United States (airfare not included). (B) (B,L) Departure Dates 2007: Jan 23, 30; Feb 13, 20; Mar 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr 3; May 15; Aug 7*, 28; Sep 18; Oct 16, 23; Nov 6, 13, 27; Dec 4, 25 2008: Jan 22; Feb 5, 12, 26; Mar 4, 18, 25; Apr 1 14 Day Australia Escorted Departure Dates 14-Day Land/Domestic Air Twin Single Jan – Mar 31 07 $4963 $6795 Apr 07 – Mar 08 $4857 $6689 Note: Many dates are guaranteed departures – ask when booking. Fare includes all land arrangements as indicated and flights within Australia flying Qantas Airways. International airfares are not included. Call for the lowest priced Qantas International airfare to suit your tour. Air taxes, security and departure fees are additional, and will be confirmed at time of final payment. Airport transfers are included at no extra charge when your Qantas international air reservation is booked through Qantas Vacations. Persons flying an airline different from Qantas Airways may incur additional charges for transfers and flights within Australia. *SPECIAL OFFER: Save an additional $100 per person. Ask for details. Tour Code: E14 |
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