Contrasts of Australia (10 Days starting from $2,050)

Contrasts of Australia

A 10-Day tour starting from $2,050

Length:	10 Days
Type:	South Pacific 2008
Category:	Discovery Tours
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	ACANA

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About This Tour

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Sightseeing Highlights

Melbourne Sightseeing tour including the Royal Botanic Gardens, Captain Cook''s Cottage, Queen Victoria Market and much more.
Barrier Reef Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.
Sydney Sightseeing including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, plus a luncheon cruise on beautiful Sydney Harbour.

Dining Highlights

7 Buffet breakfast
1 Highlight Buffet Lunch on the Great barrier reef
1 Highlight Lunch whilst cruising Sydney Harbour

9 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of a Trafalgar professional Tour Directors.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches.
A qualified local driver in Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney.
Great Adventure Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef.
Airport transfers will be provided on Day 7in Sydney, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight 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.

Days 1 & 2 Depart USA We fly over the international date line on our way to Melbourne, Australia.

Day 3 Arrive Melbourne (2 nights) On your arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. This evening time is your own to do as you please.

Hotel: Saville on Russell

Day 4 Melbourne sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House and much more. We drive over Westgate Bridge for panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay. After enjoy time at leisure to perhaps explore further or relax back at the hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 5 Melbourne - Cairns (2 nights) We board our flight to Queensland and the beautiful city of Cairns. This afternoon spend time at the Cairns Wildlife Dome where you’ll encounter Australian mammals. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Cairns International

Day 6 Great Barrier Reef Mid-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). Enjoy an included buffet lunch before we return to Cairns.(Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)

Day 7 Cairns - Sydney (3 nights) It''s a late morning flight to Sydney arriving in the afternoon. On our arrival we transfer to the hotel, where the remainder of your day is at leisure, maybe go out and explore this exciting city. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour

Day 8 Sydney sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie''s Chair. We then join a guided tour of the Opera House, a famous Australian icon. Later, we''ll enjoy a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour which includes a delicious lunch on board. Enjoy interesting commentary plus spectacular sights as we cruise by Sydney''s prestigious suburbs. This afternoon you have the chance to learn about Australia''s national gemstone – the opal. (Buffet breakfast/ Highlight Lunch)

Day 9 Sydney at leisure A full day at leisure in this exciting city. Why not take an excursion to the famous Blue Mountains and see some of Australia''s native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park? Or perhaps take an interesting trip to Canberra, Australia''s capital. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 Sydney - USA Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/13/2008 - 9/20/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/20/2008 - 9/27/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/4/2008 - 10/11/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/18/2008 - 10/25/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/15/2008 - 11/22/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/13/2008 - 12/20/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/20/2008 - 12/27/2008	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/3/2009 - 1/10/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/10/2009 - 1/17/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/17/2009 - 1/24/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/14/2009 - 2/21/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/21/2009 - 2/28/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/28/2009 - 3/7/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/7/2009 - 3/14/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/14/2009 - 3/21/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/21/2009 - 3/28/2009	$2,050	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/28/2009 - 4/4/2009	$2,050	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). * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. 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.

Royal Botanic Gardens
Queen Victoria Market
Parliament House
Port Phillip Bay

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).
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
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.