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Australian Express 2010

An 11-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,345

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Starting Price:	$2,345
Tour Length:	11 Days
Countries Visited:	Australia

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-PAUEA-2010

Cities Visited:
Sydney, Canberra, Beechworth, Melbourne

If you don''t have a lot of vacation time or want to explore the rest of the continent of Australia on your own, this is perfect for those who want to get a slice of what Down Under is all about. With days in Sydney and Melbourne and an overnight in both Canberra and Beechworth along the way, you''ll experience exceptional scenery, wildlife, historical towns and fantastic food!

Sightseeing Highlights

Sydney Luncheon cruise on the Harbour.
Blue Mountains Spectacular scenery.
Featherdale Wildlife Park See kangaroos, koalasand much more at this fantastic Wildlife Park.
Sheep Station See a sheep shearing demonstrationat Gold Creek Sheep Station.
Canberra Tour of Parliament House.
Beechworth Stay in this historical township.
Melbourne Famous Penguin Parade.
Great Ocean Road The Twelve Apostles.

Dining Highlights

8 Buffet breakfasts
1 lunch while cruising Sydney Harbour and 1 barbecue lunch at aworking sheep station
1 dinner in hotel

11 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

On Days 6-8 you will have the services of one of Trafalgar''sprofessional Tour Directors on tour.
You will be traveling on an independent basis and will joinscheduled day tours with a qualified local driver/guide on Days 3-5and 9-11.
Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 11in Melbourne, only for passengers who have booked their flights ona Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of theirflight details.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
Travel wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Days 1 & 2 - Depart USA
Fly over the international date line to Sydney, Australia.

Day 3 - Arrive Sydney (3 nights)
On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your hotel. Time atleisure to explore this beautiful city.Hotel: The Grace Hotel

Day 4 - Sydney sightseeing
Our sightseeing tour includes views of Sydney Harbour Bridge andthe Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie''s Chair. Travel to Sydney''sworld-famous Bondi Beach. Stop at some of Sydney''s most famousphoto opportunities including the Gap at South Head and Seaforthwith views of Middle Harbour and the Spit Bridge. Visit MilsonsPoint for a close-up view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Enjoy aHighlight Lunch while cruising on Sydney Harbour. (Buffet breakfast/ Highlight lunch)

Day 5 - Blue Mountains
Visit the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park to see ouramazing animals including kangaroos and crocodiles plus you can pata cuddly koala. Continue to the Blue Mountains. Take a gentlebushwalk at Govetts Leap with its breathtaking views from thelookouts. Take in the spectacular scenery of the Megalong andJamison Valleys then visit Scenic World where you can ride on theworld''s steepest railway (own expense). Travel through the historictownship of Katoomba and see the Three Sisters rock formation atEcho Point. Discover the delightful village of Leura to explore itsantique shops or buy a souvenir before returning to Sydney. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 6 - Sydney - Canberra
We meet our Tour Director and begin our journey to the nation''scapital via the Southern Highlands stopping at historic Berrima,famous for its gaol, and visit a working sheep station for anAussie barbecue Highlight Lunch. On arrival in Canberra we aretaken on a guided tour through Parliament House and visit theAustralian War Memorial. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinnerwith our fellow traveling companions. (Buffet breakfast / Highlightlunch / Dinner) Hotel: Rydges Lakeside

Day 7 - Canberra - Beechworth
We travel via Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme intoKosciuszko National Park where you have the chance to ride on theMt. Kosciuszko chairlift and experience Australia''s highest point(own expense). Be awestruck by this picturesque National Park as wetravel the Alpine Way over the Murray River into Victoria andBeechworth for our unique overnight stay in one of the Bed &Breakfast properties. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Bed & Breakfast, Beechworth

Day 8 - Beechworth - Melbourne (3 nights)
This morning enjoy a short guided tour of Beechworth, with freetime to explore the antique shops and galleries and the legendaryBeechworth Bakery with its fresh sweets and pastries. Then it''s onthrough Ned Kelly country to culturally diverse and cosmopolitanMelbourne, arriving late afternoon. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Crowne Plaza

Day 9 - City sights - Penguin Parade
A morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne includes Fitzroy Gardensand Captain Cook''s Cottage. See Parliament House, Queen VictoriaMarket, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and St. Paul''s and St.Patrick''s Cathedrals. Visit the Botanic Gardens and see the Shrineof Remembrance and more. Later travel to Phillip Island and arriveat the famous Penguin Parade to watch the nightly ritual atSummerland Beach, as the little penguins march up the sand to theirnesting places. Return to your Melbourne hotel lateevening. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 - Great Ocean Road
Today''s drive takes us to Geelong then on to Torquay, Australia''ssurfing capital, before joining the Great Ocean Road to PortCampbell National Park. Drive through the beautiful seaside resortsof Anglesea and visit famous Bell''s Beach (home of the World''sSurfi ng Championships), Lorne and Apollo Bay. Discover the magicof the Otway National Park with its lush tree-fern gullies andtowering mountain ash forests. See the awesome stone monoliths ofthe Twelve Apostles. Enjoy theamazing shipwreck story of the Loch Ard and visit its famousgorge and Razorback Lookout. Stop at the scenic town of PortCampbell and visit ''London Bridge''. Relax on your return toMelbourne this evening along the inland Princes Highway. (Buffetbreakfast)

Day 11 - Melbourne - USA
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to MelbourneAirport for your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)

Don't miss our current specials: Save on your adventure Down Under with Trafalgar! Trust the experts to give you more on your 2011 vacation to Australia and New Zealand. Book early to enjoy fantastic savings! · Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) on air-inclusive vacations* OR · Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on land vacations* Plus, both offers are combinable with Early Payment Discount, so this equals an additional saving of up to approximately $1485 per couple!** View Trafalgar 2011 Australia and New Zealand tours Terms and Conditions: Valid on new 2010 2011 Australia and New Zealand bookings only when full payment on entire booking (land or land/air) is made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) good for air-inclusive bookings and $300 per couple ($150 per person) good for land-only bookings. Valid for tours departing 01/01/11 through 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons, but not valid with other promotional offers. Not valid on Free & Easy or A La Carte tours. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Sample savings based on Trafalgar’s Early Payment Discount of 10% on Treasures of Australia and New Zealand tour departing 11/02/11 for two, when full payment is made by 11/01/10. CST#2077132-20 Save up to $300 per couple on North America 2011 vacations! From the United States and Canada to Mexico and Costa Rica, discover all the classics and a few special surprises on your guided vacation with Trafalgar. Book by September 30, 2010 and you’ll save $300 per couple on tours 10 days or more, or $200 per couple on tours 9 days or less. Offers end September 30, 2010 – don’t delay! Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on tours 10 days or more (code: 150AMER11) Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on tours 9 days or less (code: 100AMER11) Valid on new 2011 North America bookings only. Full payment on land portion is due between August 9, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Travel must be completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons. Promotion can be booked online. Applicable for groups; subject to availability. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Subject to availability. Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers* save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money! The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! *5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!* When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation. Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations! Your 2011 vacation to China just got better. Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers: 1. Book and pay in full by September 30, 2010 and receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 vacations.* This upgrade includes these onboard extras: a la carte dining at the VIP restaurant, concierge service, use of the Executive Lounge and Business Center, private cultural lectures and reserved seating for evening entertainment. 2. Book and pay in full by November 30, 2010 and save up to $600 per couple with our Pay-In-Full Discount. See your favorite itinerary for exact savings. 3. Book and deposit by December 31, 2010 and save up to $300 per couple with our Early Booking Discount.* For exact savings, see the itinerary page of your vacation. Valid on new 2011 bookings on these select tours: Highlights of China and the Yangtze; Grand China and the Yangtze; and China, Tibet and the Yangtze. Full payment must be made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Travel must be completed between 01/01/11 and 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. **Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/9/2010 - 9/19/2010	$2,345
9/23/2010 - 10/3/2010	$2,345
10/14/2010 - 10/24/2010	$2,345
10/28/2010 - 11/7/2010	$2,345
11/11/2010 - 11/21/2010	$2,345
12/2/2010 - 12/12/2010	$2,345
12/30/2010 - 1/9/2011	$2,345
1/20/2011 - 1/30/2011	$2,345
2/3/2011 - 2/13/2011	$2,345
2/17/2011 - 2/27/2011	$2,345
3/10/2011 - 3/20/2011	$2,345
3/24/2011 - 4/3/2011	$2,345

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.

Sydney
Canberra
Beechworth
Melbourne

Save on your adventure Down Under with Trafalgar!

Trust the experts to give you more on your 2011 vacation to Australia and New Zealand. Book early to enjoy fantastic savings!

· Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) on air-inclusive vacations*

· Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on land vacations*

Plus, both offers are combinable with Early Payment Discount, so this equals an additional saving of up to approximately $1485 per couple!**

View Trafalgar 2011 Australia and New Zealand tours

Terms and Conditions: *Valid on new 2010 2011 Australia and New Zealand bookings only when full payment on entire booking (land or land/air) is made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) good for air-inclusive bookings and $300 per couple ($150 per person) good for land-only bookings. Valid for tours departing 01/01/11 through 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons, but not valid with other promotional offers. Not valid on Free & Easy or A La Carte tours. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. **Sample savings based on Trafalgar’s Early Payment Discount of 10% on Treasures of Australia and New Zealand tour departing 11/02/11 for two, when full payment is made by 11/01/10. CST#2077132-20

Save up to $300 per couple on North America 2011 vacations!

From the United States and Canada to Mexico and Costa Rica, discover all the classics and a few special surprises on your guided vacation with Trafalgar. Book by September 30, 2010 and you’ll save $300 per couple on tours 10 days or more, or $200 per couple on tours 9 days or less.*

Offers end September 30, 2010 – don’t delay!

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on tours 10 days or more (code: 150AMER11)

Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on tours 9 days or less (code: 100AMER11)

*Valid on new 2011 North America bookings only. Full payment on land portion is due between August 9, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Travel must be completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons. Promotion can be booked online. Applicable for groups; subject to availability. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Subject to availability.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations!

Your 2011 vacation to China just got better.

Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers:

1. Book and pay in full by September 30, 2010 and receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 vacations.* This upgrade includes these onboard extras: a la carte dining at the VIP restaurant, concierge service, use of the Executive Lounge and Business Center, private cultural lectures and reserved seating for evening entertainment.

2. Book and pay in full by November 30, 2010 and save up to $600 per couple with our Pay-In-Full Discount.** See your favorite itinerary for exact savings.

3. Book and deposit by December 31, 2010 and save up to $300 per couple with our Early Booking Discount.*** For exact savings, see the itinerary page of your vacation.

*Valid on new 2011 bookings on these select tours: Highlights of China and the Yangtze; Grand China and the Yangtze; and China, Tibet and the Yangtze. Full payment must be made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Travel must be completed between 01/01/11 and 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. **Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. ***Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.

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