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GREAT ADVENTURE DOWN UNDER
Duration: 31 Days
 
Includes: Land Tour w/deluxe motorcoach and rail

Visits to: GREAT BARRIER REEF, CAIRNS,
DARWIN,  MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, CHRISTCHURCH and MORE

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This in-depth vacation is truly the South Pacific vacation of a lifetime! You experience the fun of Australia’s and New Zealand’s great cities, as well as the unique and stunning beauty offered by its landscapes, national parks, and native animals. You also learn about life in the Outback and about the Aboriginal and Maori cultures.

Begin your trip in Brisbane, Australia, and drive to the Sunshine Coast, where you visit the Australia Zoo of Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin fame. Come face to face with many of Australia’s native animals. Then fly north to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Board a catamaran and experience Australia’s Great Barrier Reef firsthand on Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on the Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or walk through the island’s rainforest. Enjoy leisure time in Cairns then fly to Darwin and the rich Aboriginal heritage of Kakadu National Park. Cruise waterways where you may view crocodiles and walk ancient trails to see Aboriginal rock petroglyphs.

Tour Darwin then travel to Alice Springs to discover life in the Outback. Enjoy a tour around the base of Ayers Rock and witness the changing colors of the Rock at sunset. Board The Ghan for an overnight train journey to Adelaide and for fascinating perspectives of the Outback. Take a city tour of Adelaide and enjoy leisure time before traveling outside Adelaide to sample some of Australia’s premium wines at the beautiful vineyards of the Barossa Valley.

Fly to Melbourne and enjoy a sightseeing tour including beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. Drive to Philip Island for the Penguin Parade, where every evening at dusk, the Little Penguins come home from the sea at Phillip Island. From the waves, across the beach, and to the sand dunes, the Little Penguins can almost be touched as they waddle to their burrows. It is the nightly ritual of these little flightless birds, which will enthrall you as you observe from the exclusive viewing platform.

Next, fly to Hobart, Tasmania, and enjoy an excursion to Port Arthur, where the first convicts arrived in the 1830s. In Tasmania, you also have an opportunity to see the famous Tasmanian Devil, a rare marsupial wolf, at a wildlife sanctuary. Then fly to Sydney, the largest city in Australia. In Sydney, cruise on Sydney Harbour and enjoy a guided tour that includes the Sydney Opera House, A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After plenty of leisure time in Sydney, leave Australia and fly to Christchurch, New Zealand, for a sightseeing tour. Travel through Mount Cook National Park, named for the highest peak in New Zealand, then enjoy views of snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery as you head to Queenstown. Visit Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Park. Enjoy extraordinary scenic beauty as you cruise on Milford Sound and witness the sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s depths.

After leisure time in Queenstown, fly to Rotorua, the center of the Maori culture in the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland. See Rainbow Springs to view native bush and wildlife, and experience Maori culture at a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori concert. Also visit Te Puia, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces.

Travel from Rotorua to Auckland and stop at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to enjoy the serene atmosphere as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. In Auckland, a guided sightseeing tour includes Mount Eden for magnificent views—the perfect ending to your unforgettable Australia and New Zealand vacation.

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INCLUDED FEATURES

Sunshine Coast:
Visit the Australia Zoo; welcome dinner

Cairns:
Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities

Darwin:
Orientation tour and visit to the Botanic Gardens and Art Gallery

Kakadu National Park:
Sightseeing tour; Yellow Waters Cruise; Windows on the Wetlands Visitor Centre

Ayers Rock:
Sightseeing tour around the base of the rock and a sunset toast

Alice Springs:
Sightseeing tour; visit the School of Air, the Old Telegraph Station, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service; Outback barbeque; board the Ghan train

Adelaide:
Orientation tour; visit Barossa Valley; winery lunch and wine tasting

Melbourne:
Sightseeing tour; visit Fitzroy Gardens; witness the Penguin Parade

Hobart:
Excursion to Port Arthur; visit a wildlife sanctuary

Sydney:
Sightseeing tour; Sydney Harbour cruise; visit the Opera House, botanical gardens, Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club, and an opal company

Christchurch:
Sightseeing tour

Mount Cook:
Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park; visit Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center

Queenstown:
Visit Fiordland National Park; cruise on Milford Sound; cruise on Lake Wakatipu

Rotorua:
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve; enjoy a Maori performance and Hangi dinner; visit the Agrodome and Rainbow Springs

Waitomo:
Visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Auckland:
Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner

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    MEALS

American breakfast daily (B), 3 lunches (L), and 12 dinners (D), including a welcome dinner at the Sunshine Coast, an Outback barbeque in Alice Springs, a special dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour, a traditional Hangi dinner in Rotorua, and a special farewell dinner in Auckland.

    QUALITY HOTELS

Sunshine Coast Novotel Twin Waters (SF), Cairns Rydges Esplanade Resort (F), Darwin Crowne Plaza (SF), Kakadu Holiday Inn Gagudju Crocodile (F), Ayers Rock Desert Gardens Hotel (F), Alice Springs Lasseters Hotel (F), Great Southern Railway The Ghan train, Adelaide Majestic Roof Garden Hotel (F), Melbourne The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure (MF), Hobart Wrest Point Hotel (SF), Sydney The Menzies Sydney (SF), Christchurch Rydges Christchurch (SF), Mount Cook The Hermitage (MF), Queenstown Rydges Lakeland Resort (F), Rotorua Novotel Rotorua Lakeside (SF), Auckland SKYCITY Hotel (SF)

    AIRPORT TRANSFERS
    Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements.


ITINERARY


Day 1 - 2 

(Sun. & Mon.) Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.


DAY 3
Brisbane–Sunshine Coast, Australia
(Tue.) G’day and welcome to Australia! Upon arrival, take an 80-mile drive through forests and past the picturesque Glass House Mountains before arriving at the Sunshine Coast. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to relax at your resort hotel. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special welcome dinner. (Dinner)


DAY 4
Sunshine Coast. Excursion to Australia Zoo
(Wed.) Come face-to-face with many of Australia’s native animals at the AUSTRALIA ZOO. You’ll see a crocodile demonstration and witness the feeding of the koalas. (Breakfast)


DAY 5
Sunshine Coast–Brisbane–Cairns
(Thu.) Enjoy an orientation drive through Brisbane before your flight to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Dinner is at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)


DAY 6 Cairns. Great Barrier Reef Excursion
(Fri.) Board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. This afternoon you may wish to upgrade to a full-day excursion on the Outer Barrier Reef. In the evening, consider a unique experience at the famous Flames of the Forest, where you enjoy tropical dining in an actual rainforest and authentic Aboriginal culture through storytelling and music (operates seasonally). Or you can enjoy a sunset cruise followed by a delicious dinner at a waterfront restaurant. (Breakfast)
 
 

DAY 7 Cairns–Darwin
(Sat.) Morning at leisure in this tropical paradise. Perhaps join our optional trip to Kuranda via the old scenic rail route. See magnificent scenery, lush rainforests, and twisting waterfalls from the comfort of a restored, historic mountain train. For the return journey you may choose to take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Or, take a tour to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park—a fascinating portrayal of Aboriginal culture, dance, and folklore. Then, fly to the top end of Australia to Darwin, famous for its strategic importance during WWII. (Breakfast)

 
DAY 8 Darwin–Kakadu National Park

(Sun.) Today, see giant termite nests on the way to KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. Explore parts of nearly 7,300 square miles of unspoiled waterways with a rich heritage of Aboriginal culture and stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre to learn about Kakadu’s habitats. CRUISE waterways where you may view crocodiles, and walk ancient trails to see Aboriginal rock petroglyphs. An optional light-aircraft flight over the park should not be missed. Dinner tonight is at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner) Note: During the wet season (December through April) it can be difficult to see crocodiles in the wild.


DAY 9 Kakadu National Park–Darwin

(Mon.) Depart your hotel this morning and stop at WINDOWS ON THE WETLANDS VISITOR CENTRE, an interactive display of Kakadu fauna. Return to Darwin for sightseeing. See the elegant colonial architecture of the city’s historic buildings that survived Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Visit the splendid BOTANIC GARDENS and beautiful East Point, an area rich in WWII memorabilia. Also visit the ART GALLERY to view fine collections of Aboriginal art. (Breakfast)


DAY 10 Darwin–Alice Springs–Ayers Rock
(Tue.) During a brief stop in Alice Springs, enjoy a visit to the SCHOOL OF AIR to learn how education services are provided to children living in the vast Outback. Then, visit the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION to discover how the locals live in this remote area and to learn the history of how the early settlers developed communication. On to Anzac Hill, a tribute to Australia’s and New Zealand’s war heroes. Afterward, fly to Ayers Rock. Travel to a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological splendor of some 30 brilliant monoliths. There is time to take photos before returning for a TOUR around the base of Ayers Rock and to “Sunset Strip” for a drink and canapés and to witness the changing colors of the Rock. (Breakfast)

   
DAY 11 Ayers Rock–Alice Springs
(Wed.) For an unforgettable experience, rise early for an optional camel ride to watch the sunrise at Ayers Rock. Then, fly to Alice Springs and visit the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE to appreciate how medical service is provided to those in remote regions. The afternoon is at leisure. You may want to visit the Desert Park to learn more about the flora and fauna of the Australian desert. Tonight, enjoy a unique Aussie experience—an OUTBACK BARBEQUE that features a meal of typical campfire fare, fascinating tales of the Outback, and Aboriginal folklore. (Breakfast, Dinner)

 
DAY 12 Alice Springs–Ghan Train
(Thu.) This morning, enjoy free time to relax. Later, a highlight of your vacation begins as you board the GHAN TRAIN for an overnight journey that offers a fascinating perspective of the Outback. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


DAY 13 Ghan Train–Adelaide

(Fri.) Arrive in Adelaide for a city tour along the wide tree-lined streets and well-manicured gardens. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. (Breakfast)


DAY 14 Adelaide

(Sat.) The day is at leisure. You may choose a full-day trip to Kangaroo Island, one of the world’s last unspoiled habitats. (Breakfast)


DAY 15 Adelaide–Barossa Valley–Melbourne
(Sun.) Today, drive to the BAROSSA VALLEY with its Bavarian villages, baroque Italianate chateaux, and stunning vineyard scenery. Breathe in the beauty of the Adelaide Hills in the leafy greenness of the quaint yet charming villages. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and sample some of Australia’s premium wines at a LOCAL WINERY. Later this afternoon, fly to Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city. (Breakfast, Lunch)
 
  
DAY 16 Melbourne
(Mon.) Today’s tour includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Visit beautiful FITZROY GARDENS and then drive past the lush Royal Botanical Gardens. You’ll soon discover the differing architectural influences of this city as you see the Victorian Arts Centre and other buildings of significance. For a unique dining experience, join an optional outing on board a historic tramcar restaurant as it winds its way through the streets of Melbourne. Later this afternoon, drive to Phillip Island to see a PENGUIN PARADE from an exclusive viewing platform. (Breakfast, Dinner)
 

DAY 17 Melbourne–Hobart

(Tue.) Fly to Hobart, Tasmania, home of the famed Tasmanian Devil. (Breakfast)


DAY 18 Hobart. Excursion to Port Arthur
(Wed.) Today’s tour of the scenic Tasman Peninsula features the blowhole, the Devil’s Kitchen, and the Tasman Arch coastal formations. Visit PORT ARTHUR, where the first convicts arrived in the 1830s. A guided tour of the Penal Settlement shows you the ruins of the 4-story penitentiary and the model prison—grim reminders of Australia’s days as a penal colony. Also included is a short stop at a nearby WILDLIFE SANCTUARY to see the famous Tasmanian Devil, a rare marsupial wolf. (Breakfast)

 
DAY 19 Hobart–Sydney
(Thu.) Today, fly to Sydney, the largest city in Australia. The afternoon is at leisure for you to discover this exciting and beautiful city on your own. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for optional activities. (Breakfast)
 
 
DAY 20 Sydney

(Fri.) Today, explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Your tour includes a CRUISE on Sydney Harbour that highlights this bustling waterway and a guided tour of the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s BOTANICAL GARDENS for a great photo opportunity of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Tour the world-famous BONDI SURF BATHERS’ LIFE SAVING CLUB and enjoy a lifesaving demonstration! See some of the city’s original suburbs, followed by the historic Rocks area, home to Sydney’s original convicts. Also visit one of the country’s leading OPAL COMPANIES to discover how the beautiful gems are mined. The balance of the day is free. (Breakfast)

  
DAY 21 Sydney
(Sat.) Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join our optional excursions to the Blue Mountains or to Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge! Your Tour Director will help you make the most of this exciting city. Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at a waterfront restaurant with fantastic views of the highlights of Sydney. (Breakfast, Dinner)
 
  
DAY 22 Sydney–Christchurch, New Zealand
(Sun.) Today, fly across the Tasman Sea to Christchurch, New Zealand. (Breakfast, Dinner)
 
 
DAY 23 Christchurch
(Mon.) Sightseeing starts with a drive up the winding Summit Road for views of Lyttelton Harbor, then past Christchurch’s old stone buildings, the charming Avon River, and acres of green parks. The remainder of the day is free to explore this beautiful English “Garden City.” (Breakfast)

 
DAY 24 Christchurch–Mount Cook
(Tue.) Today, journey through the alpine scenery of MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after the highest peak in New Zealand. Stop at the SIR EDMUND HILLARY ALPINE CENTER for a unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Weather permitting, don’t miss the chance to take an optional ski-plane flight that actually lands on the 18-mile-long Tasman Glacier. It’s an unforgettable experience! Dinner tonight is at your hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
 
 
DAY 25 Mount Cook–Queenstown
(Wed.) Today, enjoy fantastic views as you journey through the snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Later, arrive in Queenstown, nicknamed the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (Breakfast)

 
DAY 26 Queenstown. Cruise on Milford Sound

(Thu.) More beautiful scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has the elite status of belonging to UNESCO’s World Heritage Parks. CRUISE on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths. (Breakfast, Lunch)

   
DAY 27 Queenstown

(Fri.) A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages, or maybe a thrilling jetboat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities. This evening, enjoy breathtaking scenery in every direction as you CRUISE Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. On arrival at Walter Peak you will be served dinner at Colonel’s Homestead. (Breakfast, Dinner)


DAY 28 Queenstown–Rotorua
(Sat.) A short flight brings you to Rotorua, the center of the Maori culture in the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland. Upon arrival, visit TE PUIA, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER this evening, followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (Breakfast, Dinner)
 

DAY 29 Rotorua
(Sun.) A morning visit to the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country’s major industries—sheep! See varieties of sheep breeds on stage and watch the art of sheep shearing, a sheepdog demonstration, and an exciting sheep auction. Then, on to RAINBOW SPRINGS to view native bush and wildlife, including a walk through the Kiwi enclosure. The afternoon is at your leisure. You may wish to enjoy relaxing hot springs pool bathing, a sumptuous spa, and massage therapies at picturesque Polynesian Spa, or to be entertained by a New Zealand family at dinner in their home. (Breakfast)

 
DAY 30 Rotorua–Waitomo–Auckland
(Mon.) This morning, travel north through Waikato to the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and caverns. Enjoy a silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Later, arrive in the “City of Sails,” situated on an isthmus between two magnificent harbors. During your sightseeing, ascend Mount Eden for magnificent views of the city and Ragitoto Island, the volcanic cone that dominates the inner harbor. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner)

 
DAY 31 Auckland

(Tue.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (Breakfast)


Optional Excursions

Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation.




CITY: Adelaide

Kangaroo Island Full day tour
Explore one of the world's last unspoiled habitats.
Approximate value: AUD $240 per person


CITY: Alice Springs

Alice Springs Desert Park
Stop, relax and share in the stories of the desert as they unfold before your eyes. Take a walk and discover the wonder of arid Australia.
Approximate value: AUD $40 per person


CITY: Ayers Rock

Camel To Sunrise
Ride your camel through the sand dunes before enjoying a local breakfast watching sunrise on Uluru.
Approximate value: AUD $99 per person

Ayers Rock and Olgas by Helicopter (30 Min)
By Helicopter, your bird's eye view will take in Uluru and the magnificent red desert, all the way to the striking rock formations of Kata Tjuta.
Approximate value: AUD $240 per person


CITY: Cairns

Explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef
The complete reef and island experience awaits with this exciting cruise.
Approximate value: AUD $140.5 per person

Crocodile Explorer
Calm Water Cruise and Crocodile Farm Tour
Approximate value: AUD $59 per person

Kuranda Scenic Rail, Skyrail Cableway and Tjapukai Aboriginal Park
A visit to the rainforest village of Kuranda, Tjapukai Aboriginal Centre and a gondola ride above the rainforest complete a special day.
Approximate value: AUD $192 per person


CITY: Christchurch



The International Antarctic Centre
Located across the Christchurch Airport, the International Antarctic Centre brings a powerful, exciting and interactive experience of Antarctica.
Approximate value: NZD $50 per person

Punting on the Avon
An authentic Edwardian punt ride along the Avon River. Punting on the Avon has been one of Christchurch's iconic attractions since 1986.
Approximate value: NZD $20 per person



CITY: Darwin

Kakadu National Park Scenic Flight (60 min)
Your opportunity to view the raw beauty of Kakadu National Park.
Approximate value: AUD $210 per person


CITY: Melbourne

Experience Melbourne aboard the Tramcar Restaurant
Dine aboard the converted 1927 tram that has become The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant as it cruises the scenic streets of Melbourne.
Approximate value: AUD $82.5 per person


CITY: Mount Cook


Helicopter Flightseeing (30 Min)
Enjoy a trilling helicopter flight and an amazing alpine landing.
Approximate value: NZD $305 per person


CITY: Queenstown



Queenstown Wine Trail - Summer Sampler
Take time to relax on a fun and friendly tour at two vineyards in the Wakatipu Wine region.
Approximate value: NZD $144 per person

Wilderness Safari
Adventure awaits as you take a thrilling jet boat journey along the Dart River, a walk through an ancient native beech forest, and a 4WD journey viewing scenery made famous in "The Lord of the Rings" movies.
Approximate value: NZD $209 per person

Safari of the Scenes
Visit many of the areas that provided the spectacular backdrops to much of the action in Peter Jackson's "The Fellowship of the Ring".
Approximate value: NZD $149 per person

Panoramic Evening
Following your gondola ride, enjoy a delicious dinner at Skyline Restaurant while absorbing the surrounding mountain scenery and the lights of Queenstown below.
Approximate value: NZD $98 per person


CITY: Rotorua


Dinner With A New Zealand Family
Experience New Zealand's 'kiwi hospitality' and enjoy a traditional 3-course NZ meal accompanied by a glass of beer or wine.
Approximate value: NZD $80 per person

Rotorua Duck Tour by Land and Water
Discover Rotorua on a unique 90 minute sightseeing adventure onboard our WWII amphibious vehicle able to travel on land and water!
Approximate value: NZD $64 per person

Mt. Tarawera Volcano Floatplane (30 min)
Mt. Tarawera erupted in 1886 creating an 8km long volcanic rift along its summit the magnitude of which is only fully appreciated when viewed from above.
Approximate value: NZD $195 per person


CITY: Sydney

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
The Bridge Climb is the ultimate Sydney experience.
Approximate value: AUD $220 per person

Blue Mountains Explorer
For wilderness and wildlife, the magnificent world heritage listed Blue Mountains is a must see for any visitor to Sydney, and all just 90 minutes from the centre of the city.
Approximate value: AUD $188 per person

See Sydney from above with dinner
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the city, the harbor and the Sydney Opera House over dinner at Sydney's highest revolving restaurant.
Approximate value: AUD $75 per person

The Rocks Pub Tour
Get a taste of Sydney's history, in one of its most interesting and vivacious precinct. Try the local brew and visit some of the city's most atmospheric pubs on this tour through the Rocks' winding lanes and cobblestone alleys.
Approximate value: AUD $44 per person




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About Globus

More than 75 years ago, Antonio Mantegazza bought a rowboat to transport commercial goods across Lake Lugano in Switzerland. Who could know that rowboat would launch the world's leading escorted travel company? Today Globus is a global, family-owned company reaching every corner of the world. Globus is now the first choice among individuals looking for vacations with both domestic and international travel in a variety of styles to six continents and hundreds of itineraries to choose from.

Antonio's frequent trips across the scenic lake led him to consider opportunities in a different market - tourism. His entrepreneurial instinct pushed him to gradually acquire some motorcoaches to transport tourists around the Lake Lugano area. In 1928, Antonio opened a company specializing in motorcoach touring called Globus Viaggi. The company began with a fleet of 12 coaches which operated local excursions for European tourists in Switzerland.

By 1950, Globus Viaggi had grown to a fleet of 33 coaches and featured overnight excursions to Rome, Venice, the Dolomites and the French Riviera. Gradually, these became regularly scheduled tours and grew longer to cover more ground. Later that decade, under the leadership of Werner Albek, Antonio's business partner, Globus pioneered the concept of Grand European Touring by offering first-class European tours to North Americans. By 1961, the company launched its Cosmos arm, which featured affordable, value-priced European touring for the cost-conscious British traveler.

The coach tours were so successful that Cosmos soon introduced another form of travel for the British market: air holiday packages to the sunny destinations of southern Europe. By 1968, Cosmos air holidays became so popular the company formed its own airline, Monarch Airlines. Monarch Airlines started out modestly with two used Britannia aircraft and eventually blossomed into one of the most successful European charter companies with a large fleet of modern jets and its own engineering division.

Under the flagship of Sergio Mantegazza, current president and son of Antonio, Globus began expanding its markets beyond Great Britain and North America. Since 1974, travel packages have been sold in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most recently in Southeast Asia. Starting in the 70s, the company also aggressively expanded its offerings, introducing travelers to more countries than any other tour operator with packages to Africa, South and North America, Europe, the South Pacific and Asia.

Today, the Globus family of brands is marketed and operated by a network of more than 32 independent tourism and aviation businesses, serviced by a group of more than 5,000 professionals worldwide. Combined, Globus, Cosmos, and Monograms carry over 500,000 passengers a year, making the organization the leading operator of guided vacations worldwide. Globus attributes its success to the ideals of founder Antonio Mantegazza. For three generations, his vision, hard work, love for travel, and commitment have guided the company. These values are the cornerstone on which Globus was built and will continue to grow.

Vacation Standards
When you travel with Globus you'll simply get MORE! You'll get MORE selection, MORE included features, MORE quality hotels, MORE experience and MORE value. You'll get inside attractions which you'll merely see from the outside with other travel companies. Globus has almost 80 years of experience for you to take advantage of. Vacation Standards 

    * Free airport transfers
    * Saving options
    * Help along the way
    * Hotels
    * Transportation
 

What is Escorted Travel?



One of the biggest benefits of escorted travel is the ability to experience a destination without worrying about the details such as transfers, hotels and much more. You will have plenty of free time to explore on your own but you will also benefit from the expert knowledge of our Tour Directors.

And Globus enables you to choose the escorted experience that will suit you best. Do you want a vacation with more planned time or a do you want to enjoy a more independent experience with less "guided" time? There are hundreds of itineraries for you to choose from.

There is also value you receive with an escorted vacation that is difficult or nearly impossible to get with your own planning. Because of Globus' buying power and thanks to nearly 80 years of experience, you will get unmatched values when it comes to your hotels, excursions and even your air price. You will often also have the option of adding even more inclusives to your trip or even adding days to your vacation.

Escorted travel with Globus will allow you to travel with confidence. Globus has offices located all around the globe so you can rest assured during your vacation that you will never be stranded without access to our legendary customer service. The Tour Directors all speak English, besides their native tongue, and often other languages. They are also some of the most experienced in the business, averaging almost 150 vacations each, which also helps avoid confusion or problems for you on a Globus vacation.

You will also have the peace of mind of Globus' $10 million consumer protection plan while you travel domestically or abroad. You can even (for a small fee) be sure that if an emergency came up before your trip you could cancel or reschedule it easily.

The best way to experience the benefits of escorted travel is to choose the Globus vacation that is best for you and then trust Globus to provide you with a superb travel experience.
 

Trust & Travel Insurance


For generations, Globus has worked hard to provide the best on-trip experiences, world-class customer service, and the best consumer protection plans available in the travel industry.

    * $11 Million of Travel Protection
    * Worldwide Scope
    * Travel Protection
    * Travel Protection Plus
    * Global Travel Community
    * Awards
    * Affiliations

$11 Million of Travel Protection

Globus has provided a $10 million letter of credit* issued by a leading bank to protect payments made by its customers for all 2005 vacation departures sold in the United States. "In these uncertain times, we feel it is important to assure our customers and our travel partners that we are financially secure and that we back our products 100 percent," said Phillip Gordon, chief executive officer and president. This is in addition to the $1 million traveler's assistance program maintained by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) in favor of Globus travelers.

*The $10 million letter of credit has been issued by Credit Suisse S.A. in favor of PRO-CLAIM, INC. of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, acting as trustee of a trust for the benefit of Globus and Cosmos customers who advance deposits or payments for any Globus or Cosmos tour departure sold in the United States. PRO-CLAIM INC., as trustee of the trust, is responsible for refunding deposits or payments (excluding deposits or payments made by credit cards, since chargebacks are available), for Globus and Cosmos tours sold in the United States in the event Group Voyagers Inc., d/b/a Globus and Cosmos, becomes insolvent, bankrupt or ceases business. 
 

Worldwide Scope

Globus is truly a worldwide operation with 32 offices around the world to assist travelers. Booking Globus vacations is always simple due to a network of over 13,000 knowledgeable travel agencies offering Globus vacations. Globus is also offered by some of the most well known travel consortia, such as: Vacation.com, Ensemble, TravelSavers, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Jurni Network, and MAST.
Travel Protection

You're planning your annual vacation, or the vacation of a lifetime. Either way you don't want to think about canceling or interrupting your trip. Or getting sick. Or losing your luggage. We know these things can happen and we provide travelers peace of mind with a Travel Protection Plan. The plan costs from $79-$249 per person (depending on the vacation destination and price) and offers a wide range of benefits. Ask your travel agent for the details, get the details in your travel documents or follow the link below.

Please note that the Czech Republic now requires a minimum of $35,000 medical and repatriation insurance coverage. Our basic Travel Protection policy has a $25,000 limit, however will be increased to $35,000 while in the Czech Republic in order to meet Czech Republic requirements. There is no additional cost for this extra coverage. If you choose to purchase insurance independently, please know that the you may be required by immigration to produce proof of coverage while traveling in the Czech Republic.
 

Travel Protection Plus (Cancellation Protection)

If you purchase the Globus family of brands Travel Protection Plan, you may also purchase the optional Globus family of brands Travel Protection Plus Plan at an additional cost of only $30.00 per person. This additional Benefit* (if purchased) allows you to cancel your vacation up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before your scheduled departure for any reason not covered by the basic Travel Protection Plan provisions. Under this Travel Protection Plus Plan Benefit, Globus family of brands will reimburse the cancellation penalty amount, as retained by the Globus family of brands, in travel certificates, minus the insurance premium. Plus, now Travel Protection Plus extends your basic Travel Protection Plan benefits to include coverage of air penalties or change fees on air purchased outside of the Globus family of brands, when canceling for a reason covered by your basic Travel Protection Plan.

*The Travel Protection Plus Plan is provided by Globus family of brands and is not an insurance benefit and must be purchased with the initial payment for your Trip.
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Globus recognizes the importance of preserving the North American attractions that our travelers go to great lengths to experience, which is why Globus is donating generously to the Tourism Cares for Tomorrow for restoration and preservation of five "American Icons." The donations are going toward specific projects, rather than operational costs. Learn more.
Awards

For six years in a row, Globus has been selected by Recommend Magazine as the best Tour Operator to Europe, and a top finalist for North America, Asia, Latin America and Africa. The brand was also named in Travel Weekly's 2004 Reader's Choice Awards as Best Tour Operator - Europe and 2005 Reader's Choice Awards as Best Tour Operator - Europe, Best Tour Operator - International and Best Tour Operator - Asia and South Pacific.

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