BEST OF AUSTRALIA (14 Days starting from $2,269)

BEST OF AUSTRALIA

A 14-Day tour starting from $2,269

Length:	14 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	INDEPENDENT AUSTRALIA
Operator:	Globus
Tour Code:	IPGA-2008

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About This Tour

Explore the must-see cities and sights of Australia. In Cairns, enjoy a spectacular half-day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. After that there is ample time to explore on your own. Ride the Skyrail Cableway through the rainforest to Kuranda, a quiet mountain village, and learn about Aboriginal culture and folklore at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. On to the Outback, where the stunning landscape is sure to inspire you. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, then explore the Outback on your own. View the vast “Red Centre” from a helicopter—and for a unique desert experience, ride a camel! Then, fly to beautiful Sydney, the largest city in Australia. After the guided sightseeing tour you will have plenty of time to pursue independent activities. Take the exhilarating climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge, take a cruise on Sydney Harbour, and explore “The Rocks,” where modern Sydney blends with history from the convict days. Next, it’s on to cosmopolitan Melbourne. After the guided sightseeing tour there is plenty of time for independent exploration. Watch the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island, indulge in innovative cuisine at a local restaurant, and sample wine in the Yarra Valley.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing

City Highlights
Local Host service in Cairns; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerar.

Meals
American breakfast daily

Hotels:
CAIRNS: RYDGES ESPLANADE, Located conveniently within walking distance to a vast array of Cairn’s finest shipping and dining facilities. A perfect base to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

AYERS ROCK: DESERT GARDENS HOTEL, Set among eucalyptus trees and part of the Ayers Rock Resort complex. Your hotel offers a swimming pool for relaxation.

ALICE SPRINGS: LASSETERS HOTEL, Set against the MacDonnell Ranges and adjoining one of the world’s best desert golf courses. Rooms are spacious and well appointed.

SYDNEY: THE GRACE, Located in the heart of Sydney’s central business district and only a few minutes walk from all the attractions of Darling Harbour and King St. Wharf. Nearby, you will find The Rocks and Harbour Bridge.

MELBOURNE: NOVOTEL ON COLLINS, Centrally located and built above the prestigious Australia on Collins shopping center. Within close proximity to the Regent Theatre, Federation Square, and Melbourne Aquarium.

Day 1:
Fly to Australia. Cross the International Date Line on your flight.

Day 2:
Fly to Australia. Cross the International Date Line on your flight.

Day 3:
Cairns. Arrival in Cairns.

Day 4:
Cairns. Great Barrier Reef cruise.

Day 5:
Cairns. Full day at your leisure.

Day 6:
Cairns–Ayers Rock. Fly to Ayers Rock; guided sightseeing; visit The Olgas, view the sunset at Ayers Rock, and enjoy a champagne toast.

Day 7:
Ayers Rock. Guided morning sightseeing; visit the base of Ayers Rock.

Day 8:
Ayers Rock–Alice Springs. Fly to Alice Springs; guided sightseeing; visit the Old Telegraph Station, Anzac Hill, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Day 9:
Alice Springs–Sydney. Fly to Sydney.

Day 10:
Sydney. Guided sightseeing; Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop; see the historic “Rocks” area and visit Bondi Beach.

Day 11:
Sydney. Full day at your leisure.

Day 12:
Sydney–Melbourne. Fly to Melbourne.

Day 13:
Melbourne. Guided sightseeing; visit the botanical gardens.

Day 14:
Melbourne. Your homebound flight arrives the same day.

To speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301. Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

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