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A Taste of Australia

A 9-Day General Tours tour starting from $3,699

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Starting Price:	$3,699
Tour Length:	9 Days
Countries Visited:	Australia


More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:	Independent Travel
Tour Category:	Uncategorized
Tour Operator:	General Tours
Tour Code:	GT-437

Cities Visited:
Melbourne, Phillip Island, Ayers Rocky, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef and Sydney, Australia

This vacation has it all… Discover some of the planet’s greatest natural wonders, delightful cities and fascinating Aboriginal myths and cultures. Choose the travel style that’s right for you and your budget and leave the rest to us. Enjoy our deluxe hotels, terrific guides and comprehensive sightseeing at a comfortable pace.

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

You’ll be awed by some of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth, like Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the rainforest from below and above... and gain insight into Aboriginal mythology on a Dreamtime Walk.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Desert Gardens Hotel
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Located centrally in the Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, the Desert Gardens Hotel is surrounded by spectacular views of Australia. Guests can unwind by the pool, or visit the hotel restaurant or bar. Additional amenities include tennis courts, art gallery, sightseeing points, shopping center, tour desk, internet, and massage center. Guest rooms are all equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, private verandah or courtyard, radio, and TV.

The Hotel Cairns
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Hotel Cairns, with its impeccably private and tropical ambience, is located one block from the famous Esplanade. Its architectural profile and exterior facade is one of the most beautiful examples of Queenslander heritage style, and is a popular talking point among many of the hotel’s visitors and guests. Set back from the street and well shaded by tropical trees and plants, The Hotel Cairns features a sparkling blue outdoor pool and spa, a modern, state of the art cardio gymnasium, a choice of function rooms, an onsite car park and a welcoming indoor/outdoor restaurant, The Plantation Bar & Grill. The 92 guest rooms are decorated in classical Queensland style with cool marble floors, terracotta tiles and luxurious linens.

The Sebel Hotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Situated between two World Heritage sites, the sebel Cairns Hotel offers fabulous harbour and mountain view and spacious accommodations. Located in the centre of Cairns, access is easy to the Casino, the Barrier Reef cruise wharves, the Convention Centre and the Cairns CBD as well as great Cairns shopping and services are just steps away. Several restaurants and bars, as well as the Mii day spa are available to guests. Guest rooms include mini-bar, in-room safe and internet access.

Swissotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
A sophisticated 5-star hotel with breathtaking skyline views and the best of the city right at your doorstep!

Day 1 - Welcome to Melbourne!
Check in to the deluxe Sebel Hotel.

Day 2 - City tour & Phillip Island penguins
Discover the gardens, history and highlights of this charming city including St. Paul’s Cathedral, Queen Victoria Market and Fitzroy Gardens. At dusk, watch as the fairy penguins return from the sea to their burrows on the beach! Meals B

Day 3 - Into the Outback
Fly to Ayers Rock#WHS# and transfer to your hotel. Explore Olga Gorge and the massive rock formations of Kata Tjuta. Watch the striking color changes of Uluru as the sun sets. Meals B

Day 4 - Sunrise at Uluru and fly to Cairns
See aboriginal rock art and witness the day’s first light upon Ayers Rock. Fly to Cairns and transfer to your deluxe resort hotel. Meals B

Day 5 - Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
Cruise to Moore Reef. Enjoy plenty of time to explore with free snorkeling equipment and instruction. Or stay dry in our semi-sumbersible vessel for underwater observatory. Meals B,L

Day 6 - Discover the Kuranda Rainforest
An unforgettable day begins aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway through hand-hewn tunnels and over spectacular gorges. Visit the Koala Wildlife Park and explore the lush forest canopy from the Skyrail. Meals B,L

Day 7 - Fly to Sydney
Arrival transfer to the 5-star Swissotel. Meals B

Day 8 - Full day sightseeing in Sydney
See all the highlights… from the celebrated Sydney Opera House#WHS# to Bondi Beach. Meals B

Day 9 - Farewell, Sydney
Our tour ends this morning. Meals B

Don't miss our current specials: World Traveler 2% Cash Discount If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%. Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
7/1/2010 - 11/30/2010	$3,999
7/1/2010 - 11/30/2010	$4,799
12/1/2010 - 3/31/2011	$4,799
12/1/2010 - 3/31/2011	$3,699

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

You’ll be awed by some of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth, like Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the rainforest from below and above... and gain insight into Aboriginal mythology on a Dreamtime Walk.

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%.

Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds.

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