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22 Day Tour
This in-depth
14-day Regional Discovery leads you to the best of New Zealand and Australia.
You'll begin in the New Zealand city of Christchurch with sightseeing along
the winding Summit Road and the charming Avon River. Next you’re off through
the spectacular Southern Alps to Queenstown. This popular resort offers
visitors a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Then fly to Auckland
for a day of sightseeing and a full day to pursue your own interests. Then
it's on to Cairns, Australia, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, for
underwater exploration. Next, fly to Sydney, with the world famous Opera
House, trendy Paddington, and the Harbour Bridge plus a full day at leisure.
INCLUDED
FEATURES
AUCKLAND
Sightseeing tour, visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter
ROTORUA
Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Agrodome and Rainbow
Springs; enjoy a Maori concert and Hangi dinner
QUEENSTOWN
Two full days at leisure to enjoy this magnificent setting
FRANZ JOSEF
Ride the TranzAlpine train
CHRISTCHURCH
Sightseeing tour
MELBOURNE
Sightseeing tour, visit Fitzroy Gardens and an opal company
ALICE SPRINGS
Sightseeing tour; visit the Old Telegraph Station, the Royal Flying Doctor
Service, and a camel farm; enjoy an Aboriginal Dreamtime tour
AYERS ROCK
Sightseeing tour around the base of the rock, a sunset toast
CAIRNS
Full-day excursion to the Outer Barrier Reef by catamaran with underwater
observatory and sub-sea coral viewing, Aboriginal dinner and show
SYDNEY
Sightseeing tour; Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise; visit Taronga Zoo, the
Opera House
MEALS
American breakfast
daily (B); 2 lunches (L); 5 dinners (D), including a traditional hangi
dinner and Maori concert in Rotorua and a special Farewell Dinner in Sydney
QUALITY
HOTELS
AUCKLAND The
Heritage Auckland (F), ROTORUA Royal Lakeside Novotel Rotorua (F), QUEENSTOWN
Crowne Plaza (SF), FRANZ JOSEF Franz Josef Glacier (MF), CHRISTCHURCH Hotel
Grand Chancellor (F), MELBOURNE Rialto Hotel on Collins (D), ALICE SPRINGS
Crowne Plaza (SF) AYERS ROCK Sails in the Desert (SF), CAIRNS Hilton Cairns
(D), SYDNEY Four Points Hotel by Sheraton (SF)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your flight arrangements.
ITINERARY
Day
1 - 2 Board your transpacific flight
and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.
Day 3
Arrival in Auckland New Zealand.
Haere Mai—welcome to New Zealand. Hotel rooms are available for immediate
check-in. Time to freshen up before you experience the excitement and adventure
of this unique harbor city. This afternoon sightsee in this attractive
city known as “City of Sails,” situated on an isthmus between two magnificent
harbors. From the top of Mount Eden you have a stunning view of Auckland
as well as Rangitoto Island, the volcanic cone which dominates the inner
harbor. Today’s highlight is a visit to KELLY TARLTON’S ANTARCTIC ENCOUNTER
where you will see colonies of penguins playing in real ice and snow. Then
travel beneath the ocean to see a giant stingray and moray eels, and come
face to face with the awesome predators of the deep—sharks. This evening
your Tour Director hosts a special WELCOME DINNER. (D)
Day 4 Auckland.
A day at leisure. Why not take an optional excursion to the beautiful Bay
of Islands? It’s a haven for people who enjoy sea activities, uncrowded
sandy beaches, and native forests. Travel via the Hibiscus Coast to Paihia.
Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty House, and then join a cruise to Cape
Brett to travel through the famous “Hole in the Rock” (weather permitting).
Your Tour Director has suggestions for other activities. (B)
Day 5 Auckland-Waitomo-Rotorua.
Leaving Auckland travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to
the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the
limestone chambers and passages of the cavern. Enjoy a silent boat trip
through the glowworm grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of
thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. In the afternoon
continue over the Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua. On arrival experience 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. (B,D)
Day 6 Rotorua-Queenstown.
This morning visit the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country’s
major industries—sheep! Then onto RAINBOW SPRINGS, home to rainbow trout
and the flightless kiwi bird in its nocturnal “Kiwi House.” A flight takes
you to Queenstown on the South Island, home base for discovering every
type of adventure sport imaginable. See the sights of this popular resort
town, nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the rugged
peaks of the Southern Alps. This evening why not take our optional dinner
at the top of Bob’s Peak on Queenstown’s Skyline Gondola for breathtaking
panoramic views while dining in a relaxed atmosphere? (B)
Day 7 -
8 Queenstown.
Two full days at leisure. Perhaps join our optional excursion to Milford
Sound, an awe-inspiring wilderness. Also available is a thrilling ride
on a jetboat down the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour Director has
suggestions for other activities. (B daily)
Day 9 Queenstown-Franz
Josef. Magnificent scenery unfolds as
you motor across Haast Pass, the main divide of the Southern Alps. Then
to Franz Josef. Before dinner at the hotel, take a stroll around this pretty
alpine village, nestled at the base of the Franz Josef Glacier. (B,D)
Day 10 Franz
Josef-TranzAlpine-Christchurch. For a
bird’s-eye perspective, take the optional helicopter flight over the ice
floe and touch down at the head of Franz Josef Glacier (weather permitting).
Later board the TRANZALPINE TRAIN for one of the most spectacular rail
journeys in the world. (B)
Day 11 Christchurch-Melbourne,
Australia. Sightseeing starts with a drive
up the winding Summit Road for views of Lyttleton Harbor, then past Christchurch’s
old stone buildings, the charming Avon River, and acres of green parks.
On the way to the airport you have the option to visit the International
Antarctic Centre, designed to give “firsthand” experience of Antarctica,
before your flight across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne, Australia. (B)
Day 12 Melbourne.
G’day and welcome to Australia. Today’s sightseeing 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 different architectural
influences of this city as you see the Victorian Arts Centre and other
buildings of significance. We also stop at one of the country’s leading
opal companies to discover how the beautiful gems are mined. 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. The optional
excursion to see a penguin parade is highly recommended. (B)
Day 13 Melbourne.
Full day for you to explore on your own. Perhaps join our optional tour
on the Great Ocean Road. (B)
Day 14 Melbourne-Alice
Springs. Today we fly to the Outback.
Here visit the historic OLD TELEGRAPH STATION to discover how the locals
live in this remote area, and the history of how the early settlers developed
communication. It’s onto Anzac Hill, a tribute to Australia and New Zealand’s
war heroes. Then visit the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE to appreciate how
medical service is provided to those living in remote regions. A highlight
of your day is the opportunity to ride a camel, the transport of the desert,
at the CAMEL FARM. For a truly unique Aussie experience, this evening consider
an optional bush night out that features a meal of typical campfire fare,
fascinating tales of the Outback, and Aboriginal folklore. (B)
Day 15 Alice
Springs-Ayers Rock. Today experience an
Aboriginal “DREAMTIME” TOUR and learn more about this important native
culture from your local guide. Later fly to “The Centre of Australia.”
Travel past Uluru (Ayers Rock) to the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas),
some 30 brilliant monoliths. There is time for a walk to the Olga Gorge
before returning to “Sunset Strip” for a drink and the changing colors
of the Rock. (B)
Day 16 Ayers
Rock-Cairns. This morning your Outback
adventure continues as you enjoy a TOUR around the base of Uluru, learning
of its significance in Aboriginal “Dreamtime” mythology. For an even more
amazing view of Ayers Rock, perhaps take an optional aircraft ride. Later
fly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural
wonders of the world. Tonight, a unique dinner event at TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL
CULTURAL PARK—for an interactive, entertaining portrayal of the culture,
dance and folklore of this indigenous tribe. (B,D)
Day 17 Cairns.
Great
Barrier Reef Excursion. After a spectacular
drive along the coastline, reach the resort town of Port Douglas. Board
a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to the outer edge of Australia’s famous Great
Barrier Reef where you will disembark onto a luxurious three-level pontoon.
Enjoy coral viewing from the UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY or cruise among the
coral gardens in a modern SUB-SEA VIEWER. Snorkeling gear is available
and an informative talk by a marine biologist enhances your reef experience.
A buffet lunch is also included. (B,L)
Day 18 Cairns.
A full day at leisure in this tropical paradise. For a truly amazing experience,
consider our optional trip to Kuranda via the old scenic rail route. See
magnificent scenery from the comfort of a restored, historic mountain train.
For the return journey, you may choose to take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Tonight add to your rainforest experience with our optional dinner in a
rain forest by night, set among flame-lit torches. (B)
Day 19 Cairns-Sydney.
Fly to Australia’s largest city, Sydney, where your hotel boasts great
views over Darling Harbour. (B)
Day 20 Sydney.
Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Visit the OPERA HOUSE
for a guided tour of its interior and theaters. A highlight is a stop at
the world famous TARONGA ZOO, where a local guide will introduce you to
Australia’s unique fauna including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, dingoes,
echidna, and the Tazmanian Devil. Travel to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, located
in the city’s botanical gardens, for a great photo opportunity offering
sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House and Harbour Bridge. See some
of the city’s original suburbs and the historic Rocks area, home to Sydney’s
original convicts. For a truly memorable experience, enjoy a wonderful
lunch as you CRUISE Sydney Harbour. (B, L)
Day 21 Sydney.
Full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps join our optional
excursion with a drive over the Harbour Bridge to the Hawkesbury River
for a relaxing cruise to an historic 1867 homestead. Enjoy lunch on the
broad veranda while you learn of the experiences of Australia’s early settlers.
You may prefer an adventure to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience,
or an excursion to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine-growing
regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge! The
choice is yours and your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you
make the most of this exciting city. This evening, your Tour Director hosts
a special FAREWELL DINNER at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney
Harbour, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. (B,D)
Day 22
This morning your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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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.
ASK YOUR AGENT
ABOUT DETAILS.
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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