Australian Express (11 Days starting from $2,450)

Australian Express

An 11-Day tour starting from $2,450

Length:	11 Days
Type:	South Pacific 2008
Category:	Discovery Tours
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	PAUEA

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About This Tour

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Sightseeing Highlights

Sydney Luncheon cruise on the Harbour.
Blue Mountains Spectacular scenery.
Featherdale Wildlife Park See kangaroos, koalas and much more at this fantastic Wildlife Park.
Sheep Station See a sheep shearing demonstration.
Canberra Tour of Parliament House.
Beechworth Stay in this historical township.
Glenrowan Enjoy tastings of local wines.
Melbourne Famous Penguin Parade.
Great Ocean Road The Twelve Apostles.Dining Highlights

Dining Highlights

A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Canberra.
8 Buffet Breakfasts
1 lunch while cruising Sydney Harbour
1 barbecue lunch at a working sheep station
1 three-course dinner

11 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights
First Class Travel Highlights 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.

On Days 6-8 you will have the services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
You will be traveling on an independent basis and will join scheduled day tours with a qualified local driver/guide on Days 3-5 and 9-11.
Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 11 in Melbourne, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details, see page 46 for details.
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.

Day 1 & 2 - Depart USA Fly over the international date line to Sydney, Australia.

Day 3 - Arrive Sydney (3 nights) On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your hotel. Time at leisure to explore this beautiful city.

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour

Day 4 - Sydney sightseeing Our sightseeing tour includes views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Enjoy a luncheon luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)

Day 5 - Blue Mountains Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park en route to the Blue Mountains. Stop at Echo Point to view the Three Sisters. Take an optional ride on the Scenic Railway, before returning to Sydney. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 - Sydney - Canberra DAY 6 Sydney – Canberra We stop for a barbecue lunch at a working sheep station en route to Australia''s capital, Canberra. Here, we are taken on a guided tour through Parliament House and visit the War Memorial. Later, we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Rydges Lakeside, Canberra

Day 7 - Canberra - Beechworth Travel via Cooma to Kosciuszko National Park and on to picturesque Thredbo Village before we continue to Beechworth. This evening you’ll stay in a unique Bed and Breakfast property. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Bed & Breakfast, Beechworth

Day 8 - Beechworth - Melbourne (3 nights) This morning enjoy a short guided tour of Beechworth, before departing
for Baileys of Glenrowan Winery, established in the 1860’s, to sample some wines. On through ''Ned Kelly'' country to Melbourne arriving late afternoon. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch)

Hotel: Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure

Day 9 - City Sights - Penguin Parade A morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne includes the Botanic Gardens, Shrine of Remembrance and much more. Later, travel to Phillip Island and witness the famous Penguin Parade. Finally, return to your Melbourne hotel late evening. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10 - Great Ocean Road Today''s drive takes us to Geelong, before joining the Great Ocean Road to Port Campbell National Park. See the seaside resorts of Lorne and Apollo Bay, the awesome Twelve Apostles, London Bridge''s remains and the Loch Ard Gorge Shipwreck site. A late return to Melbourne along the Princes Highway.(Breakfast Breakfast)

Day 11 - Melbourne - USA This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)

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

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/22/2008 - 6/1/2008	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/28/2008 - 9/7/2008	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/11/2008 - 9/21/2008	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/25/2008 - 10/5/2008	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/16/2008 - 10/26/2008	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/13/2008 - 11/23/2008	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/4/2008 - 12/14/2008	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/1/2009 - 1/11/2009	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/5/2009 - 2/15/2009	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/19/2009 - 3/1/2009	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/12/2009 - 3/22/2009	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/26/2009 - 4/5/2009	$2,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations). * This list indicates brochure rates and dates. Air price is based on departures from Los Angeles. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available. * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. ** Land+Air Prices after May 1, 2008 are subject to confirmation at time of booking Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.** 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.

Sydney
Blue Mountains
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Sheep Station
Canberra
Beechworth
Glenrowan Winery
Melbourne
Great Ocean Road

All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Air price is based on departures from Los Angeles. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
**** Land+Air Prices after May 1, 2008 are subject to confirmation at time of booking
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
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.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.