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25-Day Classic South Pacific
Classic South Pacific Fully Escorted, Fully Inclusive, Auckland, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Darwin, Hobart
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Tour Uluru (Ayers Rock), viewing caves, sacred sites and ancient rock paintings Cruise spectacular Milford Sound What's Included Sightseeing Highlights - Australia Cruise the stunning Great Barrier Reef Visit Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania See Australian wildlife Cruise on Sydney Harbour, viewing the Sydney Opera House and Join a town tour of Alice Springss City sights tour of Melbourne and Hobart Sightseeing Highlights - New Zealandd Enjoy the Auckland city sights tour Tour Rotorua, famous geothermal region Tour Te Puia Thermal Reservee Visit the'Garden City' of Christchurch Outstanding Places to Stay Three nights at Shangri La Hotel, Sydney and Cairns Stay at Sails in the Desert, luxury in the desert Stay two nights at Hotel Sofitel Melbourne All hotel porterage and tipping included Finest Dining - Includes 39 Meals 24 hot breakfasts (B); 4 lunches (L) 6 dinners, Freedom of Choice DiningTM 5 Feature Meals; 1 Feature Lunch (FL), 4 Feature Dinners (FD) Restaurant tipping included Feature Benefits Tour prices include all touring as listed plus all air within Australia and New Zealand Luxury motorcoaches featuring large panoramic windows, reclining seats with foot rests and restroom Cultural Touring Experiences Friendly and professional Tour Director and Driver/Guide at your service Free travel kit including stylish travel bag Add a 3 Day Fiji Stopover Day 1. Arrive Nadi, Fiji. Transfer to the Outrigger on the Lagoon, a 5,star resort on the Coral Coast, surrounded by 40 acres of tropical gardens. The remainder of day is a leisure to relax and explore this tropical paradise of sea and sun. Day 2. Coral Coast, Fiji. Whether you wish to explore the island or simply relax, your local island host will be on hand to give advice and offer recommendations. Day 3. Depart Nadi, Fiji. A morning departure to the airport for your flight to join the tour. The luxury Outrigger on the Lagoon is a 5,star resort on Fiji's famous Coral Coast. Your air conditioned room features a private lanai and the inviting freshwater pool is just a short stroll from your room. This package is only available when departing two days earlier on the southbound flight from Los Angeles and you must fly international sectors with Qantas. Tour highlights located on the right.
Note: Tour does not include international airfare, which is sold separately.
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| Details | | Celtic Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Tue. Los Angeles. : Board your flight bound for Auckland, New Zealand.
Dx1 | | Day 2 | In Flight | Wed. In Flight. : Cross the international dateline and 'lose' a day. | | Day 3 | Auckland | Thur. Auckland. : Your Tour Director will meet you on arrival, of our selected flights, in Auckland. Enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing, with spectacular views of the city and its harbors. Get to know your fellow travelers tonight at our special Welcome Dinner.
Stay: Auckland, Crowne Plaza.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 4 | Rotorua | Fri. Rotorua, Traditional Feast. : Join a guided tour of the glow worm grotto at Waitomo Caves. Cruise silently through the limestone caverns. Journey to Rotorua, the centre of Maori culture. This evening enjoy a Hangi (feast) and cultural performance of song and dance.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Royal Lakeside Novotel.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 5 | Rotorua | Sat. Country Homestay. : Tour Te Puia Thermal Reserve and witness the power of geothermal energy with its boiling mud pools and exploding geysers. Visit the Agrodome and see a sheep show and shearing display. Enjoy the hospitality of a country family for the night with our Country Homestay option. Or, choose to stay and dine at the hotel.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 6 | Queenstown | Sun. Queenstown. : Fly to Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island. This alpine resort on the shores of Lake Wakatipu is a popular holiday destination all year round.
Three Night Stay: Queenstown, Crowne Plaza.
Bx1 | | Day 7 | Milford Sound Cruise | Mon. Milford Sound Cruise. : Today travel to World Heritage Fiordland National Park. Cruise the full length of spectacular Milford Sound, sailing below towering Mitre Peak.
Bx1 Lx1 | | Day 8 | Queenstown | Tue. Queenstown at Leisure. : Today is free for you to enjoy Queenstown at your leisure. Explore this popular resort town for yourself.
Bx1 | | Day 9 | Christchurch | Wed. Queenstown, Christchurch. : Today journey from Queenstown through the fertile Canterbury Plains to the 'Garden City' of Christchurch.
Stay: Christchurch, Crowne Plaza. Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 10 | Sydney | Thur. Fly to Sydney, Australia. : This morning join your flight across the Tasman Sea to the harbor city of Sydney, Australia. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Three Night Stay: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel.
Bx1 Lx1 | | Day 11 | Sydney | Fri. Sydney Harbour Cruise. : Take a sightseeing tour of Sydney today, visiting Bondi Beach, Hyde Park and Kings Cross. Then enjoy an unforgettable lunch in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on a cruise of Sydney Harbour. This afternoon take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, the city's most impressive building.
Bx1 Lx1 | | Day 12 | Sydney | Sat. At Leisure in Sydney.:Enjoy a free day to explore cosmopolitan Sydney at your own pace. Stroll to the historic Rocks area or discover the city's fabulous shopping. Or, perhaps take a Hunter Valley or Blue Mountains tour (own expense).
Bx1 | | Day 13 | Cairns | Sun. Cairns.:Fly to Cairns and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this tropical city. This evening watch the sunset over the Coral Sea.
Three Night Stay: Cairns, Shangri La, The Marina.
Bx1 | | Day 14 | Great Barrier Reef Cruise | Mon. Great Barrier Reef Cruise.:Spend the day exploring the Great Barrier Reef. At Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef, go snorkeling in the clear waters with tropical fish or view colorful coral and other marine life beneath the waters aboard the semi submersible.
Bx1 Lx1 | | Day 15 | Cairns | Tue. Cairns, Kuranda, Skyrail, Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers.:We take the Skyrail Cableway, gliding over the lush World Heritage listed rain forest to Kuranda. Visit Rainforestation, where the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers perform a traditional Aboriginal corroboree. Wander through the markets. We then make our way down the mountain to Cairns on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing lush rain forest and mountain scenery.
Bx1 | | Day 16 | Darwin | Wed. Cairns, Darwin.:Enjoy a free morning to explore Cairns for yourself. Perhaps visit the Pier Market Place or Marlin Marina. Later, join your flight to Darwin, the tropical capital of the Northern Territory.
Stay: Darwin, Holiday Inn Esplanade.
Bx1 | | Day 17 | Darwin | Thur. Darwin, Kakadu National Park.:Tour Darwin, visiting sights including Fannie Bay and the Botanic Gardens. Then travel into World Heritage Kakadu National Park. See fearsome saltwater crocodiles leaping from the water on a crocodile cruise and see ancient Aboriginal art at Nourlangie Rock.
Stay: Kakadu National Park, Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 18 | Alice Springs | Fri. Darwin, Alice Springs.:Wander through Bowali Visitor Centre, Kakadu, for a greater appreciation of this remarkable area. Learn of the rich cultural heritage of Kakadu. Fly to Alice Springs.
Two Night Stay: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza.
Bx1 | | Day 19 | Alice Springs | Sat. Alice Springs, Outback Dinner.:Tour Alice Springs, visiting sights including the School of the Air, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Anzac Hill. This evening dine outdoors and enjoy our special Camp Oven Outback Dinner.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 20 | Ayers Rock | Sun. Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Kata Tjuta (Olgas).:Travel to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, home of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (Olgas). Explore Kata Tjuta, a cluster of 36 rocky domes that dominate the western skyline of the national park. Learn of the ancient Aboriginal legends surrounding this sacred place. Dine at the resort or under the stars at the 'Sounds of Silence' dinner (additional $000 per person).
Stay: Ayers Rock Resort, Sails in the Desert.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 21 | Melbourne | Mon. Uluru (Ayers Rock).:This morning, choose to climb Uluru or take a leisurely walk around its base. View ancient rock art, caves, permanent waterholes and learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions. This afternoon, fly to Melbourne.
Two Night Stay: Melbourne, Hotel Sofitel.
Bx1 | | Day 22 | Melbourne | Tue. Melbourne Sightseeing, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.:Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Melbourne, visiting the Victoria Market, Parliament House and strolling the Fitzroy Gardens. Join the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for dinner, travelling the streets of Melbourne while you dine.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 23 | Port Arthur | Wed. Tasmania, Port Arthur.:This morning fly to Hobart. Journey along the rugged Tasman Peninsula, taking in sights including the Tasman's Arch, the Tessellated Pavement, Devil's Kitchen and tiny Doo Village. At Port Arthur Historic Site, step back in time on a tour of this former prison site and learn the stories of the incarcerated inmates and the history of this foreboding place.
Two Night Stay: Hobart, Wrest Point Hotel Casino..
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Tour Hobart, visiting highlights including Salamanca Place, the Botanical Gardens and Mt Nelson for views over the city. Travel to Richmond, a quaint Georgian village.
Bx1 Dx1 | | Day 25 | Return Home | Fri. Los Angeles.:Join your flight bound for Los Angeles.
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