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TRAFALGAR
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HIGHLIGHTS
OF AUSTRALIA
15 Day Tour
Sightseeing
Highlights
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Melbourne Sightseeing
including the Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shrine of Remembrance
and much more.
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Alice Springs
Visit the Telegraph Station, Royal flying Doctor Service and School of
the Air.
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Camel Farm Visit
a Camel Farm
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Uluru (Ayers Rock)
See sunrise over Uluru, opportunity to climb 'the Rock', tour the base.
Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
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Kata Tjuta (the
Olgas) View the 36 domes of conglomorate rock at sunset and enjoy a barbecue
dinner.
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Barrier Reef Full
day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.
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Cairns A full
day at leisure to relax in this tropical city or go sightseeing.
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Sydney Sightseeing
including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Darling Harbour. Plus a luncheon
cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Dining Highlights
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A welcome drink
with your Tour Director in Melbourne.
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11 buffet breakfasts
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1 breakfast in
flight Melbourne to Alice Springs
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1 tropical buffet
lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
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1 lunch while
cruising Sydney Harbour (Highlight Lunch)
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1 barbecue dinner
under the stars (Highlight Dinner)
14 meals
in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class
Travel Highlights
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The services of
one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
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You will be travelling
with a qualified local driver in Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock,
Cairns and Sydney, on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with
reclining seats
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Great Adventures
Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef.
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You'll stay in
twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
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All hotel service
charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
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A stylish travel
bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
ITINERARY
Day
1 - Depart USA
We fly over the international date
line on our way to Melbourne, in Australia.
Day 3
- Arrive Melbourne (3 nights)
On arrival at Melbourne Airport
you will be transferred to your hotel. After check-in time at leisure before
a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions
tonight.
Hotel: Sofitel
(3 nights)
Day 4
- Melbourne sightseeing
Morning sightseeing shows us the
Royal Botanic Gardens, St. Paul's Cathedral, Parliament House, the Shrine
of Remembrance and much more. Later enjoy time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 5
- Melbourne at Leisure
After breakfast, enjoy a full day
at leisure to perhaps see the magnificent rock formations of the Twelve
Apostles along the Great Ocean Road or ride the 'Puffing Billy' steam train
and visit a winery. This evening, why not witness the nightly ritual of
the Fairy Penguins returning from a day of fishing on nearby Phillip Island?
(Buffet breakfast)
Day 6
- Melbourne - Alice Springs
Today you will be transfered to
Melbourne Airport for an early morning breakfast flight to Alice Springs(flights
to arrive prior to 1:00pm). On our arrival we enjoy a tour of this unique
outback town. We'll visit the historic Alice Springs Telgraph Station,
Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air and the panoramic views
from Anzac Hill, before returning to the hotel. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Alice
Springs Resort
Day 7
- Alice Springs - Uluru (Ayers Rock)
(2 nights)
An early start as we depart for
for Ayers Rock. We stop at a camel farm where you can try your hand riding
" a ship of the desert". This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the facilities
at Ayers Rock Resort. This evening savour a complimentary glass of wine
while watching the sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the viewing area
known as the "sunset strip". The subtle colour changes are quite amazing.
(Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Desert
Gardens Hotel ( 2 nights)
Day 8
- Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).
Rise early to view Uluru (Ayers
Rock) at sunrise. There is the opportunity to climb to the summit. Tour
the caves at the base of Uluru and hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime.
Later, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon, we travel
through the desert plains to Kata Tuta (the Olgas). The size and grandeur
of these 36 massive domes of conglomerate red rock will amaze you. Take
a walk through Olga Gorge and gaze down the central valley of Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas). After a spectacular sunset with sparkling wine at Kata Tjuta,
we enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and time for stargazing too! (Buffet
breakfast )(Highlight Dinner)
Day 9
- Uluru (Ayers Rock) -
Cairns (3 nights)
This moring enjoy some free time
at Ayers Rock Resort for shopping and relaxation. Then you will be transferred
to Ayers Rock Airport for your lunchtime flight to Cairns. On arrival at
Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day
is at leisure to explore this tropical city. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton
Hotel (3 nights)
Day 10
- 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 corals and tropical fish seen
from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is
the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up
close (equipment provided). We'll enjoy an included buffet lunch, before
we return to Cairns for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
Day 11
- Cairns at leisure
After breakfast enjoy a full day
at leisure. There's time maybe to take an excursion above the rainforest
on the Skyrail Cableway to the Picturesque village of Kuranda or relax
at the hotel. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 12
- Cairns - Sydney (3 nights)
Today you'll be transferred to Cairns
Airport for your flight to Sydney. On our arrival at Sydney you will be
transferrred to your hotel where you spend the first of our three night
stay. The rest of the day is at leisure perhaps to explore this beautiful
harbour city. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Swissôtel
Sydney (3 nights)
Day 13
- Sydney Sightseeing & Harbour
Cruise
After breakfast our morning sightseeing
tour includes a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, and shows us the
Royal Botanical Gardens, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and Kings Cross. After
we are off to Watson's Bay and The Gap, before we stop to visit famous
Bondi Beach, with time to stroll along the beach. Later, it's back to the
city for a delicious luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. After our cruise
we re-board the coach and travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, stopping
at Milson's Point to photograph fabulous views of Sydney Harbour and the
city skyline. The afternoon is free. (Buffet breakfast) (Highlight Lunch)
Day 14
- Sydney at leisure
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this
great city. There is plenty to do and the coice is yours. Maybe shop for
some last minute souvenirs or take an excursion to the Blue Mountains and
see some of Australia's native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park. (Buffet
breakfast)
Day 15
- Sydney - USA
This morning, bid farewell to Australia
as you are transferred to Sydney Airport for your return flight home. (Buffet
breakfast)
Airport
Transfers
Transfers
will be provided for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar
recommended airline (booked by trafalgar) or advised trafalgar of their
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Over 55 years
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Over 200 worldwide
itineraries to choose from
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The world’s most
experienced Tour Directors
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Great value -
you'd pay approximately 40% more if you planned the same vacation on your
own
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Hassle free vacations
- you don't have to worry about car rentals or booking accommodation
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No anxiety over
hotel check-in or carrying heavy luggage
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You'll experience
all the 'must see' attractions without the long lines
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Conveniently located
hotels
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Perfectly balanced
vacations, with just the right amount of planned activities and free time
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Most breakfasts
and many sumptuous dinners are included in the price of your tour
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Take advantage of our Room Mate Matching Service
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Modern and comfortable
fleet of coaches
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Choose from a
number of optional excursions to enhance your trip
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On Tour
While on tour
we want you to relax, unwind and enjoy your vacation. So the best way of
assuring your peace of mind, is to take care of everything for you.
While you are
our guest you don’t have the stress of finding airport shuttles or transport,
giving tips for hotel porterage, buying sightseeing tickets or even waiting
in lines. We’ve covered everything.
Which is why
you really can ... Dream. Pack, and Leave the rest to us.
Tour Directors
Our Tour Directors
are the finest in the industry. They are experienced travelers, learned
historians and culture buffs. Their expertise and years of travel make
them the world's best travel professionals. They are the ideal personal
guides and can be relied upon for their good humor and adventurous natures.
Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed
in cultures of the places you visit.
Your Tour Directors
can help interpret, steer you towards the best bargains and give you those
pieces of information that can make your vacation truly memorable. Whether
it's the best shops for watches in Switzerland or arranging a gondola ride
in Venice, they can be relied upon to help. They are there to make things
smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your
friend in an unfamiliar place.
Dining
Eating is
one of the best parts of any vacation and Trafalgar makes sure that no
matter which part of the world you're traveling to, your tastebuds get
the full cullinary experience.
Trafalgar's
First Class, Exclusive Dinner Highlights
If you are
our guest on a tour for longer than a week, you'll be treated to speciality
dinners at selected restaurants, featuring delicious regional cuisine.
Enjoy a traditional ‘roast beef and Yorkshire pud’ in an English pub, sample
a true Scandinavian smorgasbord or be served mouth-watering pasta dishes
in an Italian trattoria. These exclusive Dinner Highlights are more than
meals, they are unforgettable experiences.
Worldwide
Destinations
When on a
Trafalgar tour to global destinations outside of Europe, you will be treated
to some breakfasts, lunches and dinners. You can also look forward to our
Exclusive Dinner Highlights. When traveling in Australia, it could be a
tropical buffet on-board a catamaran. Or when touring China it may be a
Dynasty Banquet and cultural evening in the ancient city of Xi’an. Each
dining experience has its own local flavors and delights. Please check
your brochure itinerary tour pages for exact details.
Accommodations
A good night's
sleep and a comfortable place to relax are invaluable when on vacation.
All Trafalgar Hotels are carefully selected so you'll enjoy comfortable
rooms and quality amenities.
From arrival
to departure, your Tour Director will take care of your check-in and check-out,
as well as porterage service for your luggage.
To ensure you
have complete peace of mind your travel documentation includes the contact
details for each of your hotels, so friends and relatives can easily stay
in touch.
Worldwide
Accommodation
As a guest
on a Trafalgar Tour to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, China or South
America you will enjoy stays at carefully selected hotels. All accomodation
is chosen for its high standards of service, comfort and amenties. You
will be guaranteed a stay at either a First Class or Superior First Class
hotel as well as unique landmark hotels. All rooms are twin-bedded with
private facilties.
Here are some
examples of the hotels you may stay at while on tour:
Australia and
New Zealand
* Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock
* Radisson Treetops Resort, Port Douglas
* Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney
* Franz Josef Glazier Hotel, New Zealand
China
* King Wing Hot Spring Hotel, Beijing
South America
* Excelsior Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
* Guanavenas Pousada Lodge, Amazon Jungle
Optional
Excursions
Our well planned
tours include so much, but we believe it is important for you to be able
to personalize your Trafalgar experience. Our many optional excursions
ensure that you don’t pay for activities you aren’t interested in, so you
only do what you enjoy most.
These excursions
are purchased on tour from your Tour Director and are priced in local currencies
for the destination you are visiting. Here is a selection:
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Indulge in an
evening with Champagne in true French style at the famous Cabaret, 'Le
Moulin Rouge'
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Listen to a classical
music concert in a Vienna Palace, featuring the works of Strauss and Mozart
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Visit Warwick
Castle, where you'll explore England's greatest medieval castle
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Enjoy a romantic
gondola serenade along the canals in Venice
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Be dazzled by
a spectacular Russian ballet performance in the great city of Moscow
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Savour the delicacies
of up to seventeen dishes at the “Sea Palace” floating restaurant in Amsterdam
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Enjoy a horse
and carriage ride in the magnificent Tyrol Valley near Innsbruck
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Take a thrilling
helicopter ride in the Canadian Rockies
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Bargain like a
local and check out native handicrafts whilst on the Mexican Tijuana Shopping
Tour
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Feast on a New
Orleans Jazz dinner whilst cruising the Mississippi River on a paddle wheel
steamer
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Tantalize your
tastebuds with exclusive wine tasting in Sydney's Hunter Valley
Journey on
camel back from Alice Springs to Todd River, where you'll enjoy a 3-course
Outback Dinner
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