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Australian Highlights 2007
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
PE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
12 |
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Starting Price |
$2089 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$645 |
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Triple room disc. |
$49 |
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Countries Visited |
Australia
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City Highlights |
Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney |
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CAIRNS:
Aboriginal dinner and show; enjoy a full-day excursion to the Outer Barrier Reef by catamaran with sub-sea coral viewing
MELBOURNE:
Sightseeing tour, visit Fitzroy Gardens and an opal company
SYDNEY:
Sightseeing tour; the Opera House; Taronga Zoo; botanical gardens;
Bondi Lifesaving Club; Sydney Harbour cruise; and farewell dinner
INSIDE VISITS and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 2 dinners (D), including a welcome dinner at Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park in Cairns and a special Farewell Dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements.
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Day 1 - 2 (Wed & Thu.)
Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.
Day 3 Arrival in Cairns, Australia. (Fri.)
G’day and welcome to Australia. The city of Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef—one of the seven natural wonders of the world and close to extraordinary rain forests. Tonight, enjoy a unique WELCOME 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 4 Cairns. Great Barrier Reef Excursion. (Sat.)
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 5 Cairns. (Sun.)
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 Aussie experience with our optional dinner at a local restaurant offering a range of local fare. (B)
Day 6 Cairns–Melbourne. (Mon.)
Today fly to Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest and most cosmopolitan city. 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. (B)
Day 7 Melbourne. (Tue.)
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. This afternoon and evening an optional excursion to see a penguin parade is highly recommended. (B)
Day 8 Melbourne. (Wed.)
A full day for you to explore on your own. Perhaps join our optional tour on the spectacular Great Ocean Road with its amazing coastline views. (B)
Day 9 Melbourne–Sydney. (Thu.)
Fly to Australia’s largest city, and one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Sydney. Sightseeing this afternoon includes a visit to 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 Tasmanian Devil. Travel to the city’s botanical gardens for a great photo opportunity offering sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Feel like a Bondi local while touring inside Bondi’s world famous surf LIFESAVING CLUB and enjoy a lifesaving demonstration! 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 CRUISE on Sydney Harbour. (B)
Day 10 Sydney. (Fri.)
A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. You may wish to take our optional 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. (B)
Day 11 Sydney. (Sat.)
Another full day free to explore on your own or take another optional tour recommended by your Tour Director. 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 12 (Sun.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from Los Angeles/San Francisco (LAX/SFO), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
(Land & Air) |
Single
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| Oct 17 - Oct 28, 2007 | $3359 | $2099 | $4004 | $2744 | | Nov 14 - Nov 25, 2007 | $3369 | $2109 | $4014 | $2754 | | Dec 05 - Dec 16, 2007 | $3369 | $2109 | $4014 | $2754 | | Jan 16 - Jan 27, 2008 | $3577 | $2159 | $4222 | $2804 | | Feb 20 - Mar 02, 2008 | $3419 | $2159 | $4064 | $2804 | | Mar 26 - Apr 06, 2008 | $3409 | $2149 | $4054 | $2794 |
* All prices 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. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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