Contrasts of Australia - About this Tour

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Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 10
• Tour Style: Discovery Tours
• Destinations: Melbourne, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney

Itinerary

• 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)
  


Depart USAArrive Melbourne Melbourne sightseeing & at leisureMelbourne - Cairns Great Barrier ReefCairns - Sydney Sydney sightseeing & at leisureSydney at leisureSydney - USA

Whats Included

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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.

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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)

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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.

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