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 2009: AUSTRALIAN ESCAPE (IPEA)
12 days incl. air, or 10 days from Cairns to Melbourne
Enjoy three of Australia's great destinations. In Cairns, enjoy a spectacular half-day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. After that there is ample time to explore on your own. Ride the Skyrail Cableway through the rainforest to Kuranda, a quiet mountain village, and learn about Aboriginal culture and folklore at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Then, fly to beautiful Sydney, the largest city in Australia. After the guided sightseeing tour you will have plenty of time to pursue independent activities. Take the exhilarating climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge, admire the architecture of the stunning Sydney Opera House, and take a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Next, on to Melbourne, the "Garden City" of Australia. Discover the city's highlights on a guided sightseeing tour. On your own, sample wine in the Yarra Valley, set among the mountains of the Great Dividing Range; drive the stunning Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles; and watch the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.
HOTELS Cairns: Novotel Oasis Resort, Situated in the heart of Cairns, the Novotel Oasis Resort, is truly an "oasis" in the midst of the city. The resort is set on beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding a lagoon pool with sandy beach and offers easy access to the many attractions Cairns has to offer.Sydney: The Menzies Sydney, The ideal location to explore Sydney. Overlooking Wynyard Park and a short walk from Sydney's shopping district, Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, and Darling Harbour.Melbourne: Novotel on Collins, Centrally located and built above the prestigious Australia on Collins shopping center. Within close proximity to the Regent Theatre, Federation Square, and Melbourne Aquarium.
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| Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7429296 | | Monograms | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your transpacific flight and cross the International Date Line | Board your transpacific flight and cross the International Date Line. | | Day 2 | Board your transpacific flight and cross the International Date Line | Board your transpacific flight and cross the International Date Line. | | Day 3 | Cairns | Arrive in Cairns. | | Day 4 | Cairns | Great Barrier Reef cruise. (B) | | Day 5 | Cairns | Full day at leisure. (B) | | Day 6 | Cairns-Sydney | Fly to Sydney. (B) | | Day 7 | Sydney | Guided sightseeing; Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop; see the historic "Rocks" area and visit Bondi Beach. (B) | | Day 8 | Sydney | Full day at leisure. (B) | | Day 9 | Sydney-Melbourne | Fly to Melbourne. (B) | | Day 10 | Melbourne | Guided sightseeing; visit the Botanical Gardens. (B) | | Day 11 | Melbourne | Full day at leisure. (B) | | Day 12 | Melbourne | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
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