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Australian Express 20092010

An 11-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,695

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Starting Price:	$2,695
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:	South Pacific 2009
Tour Category:	Discovery
Tour Operator:	Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code:	TT-PAUEA-2009

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, koalas and much more at this fantastic Wildlife Park.
Sheep Station See a sheep shearing demonstration at 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

1 welcome drink with your Tour Director in Canberra
8 Buffet breakfasts
1 lunch while cruising Sydney Harbour
1 barbecue lunch at a working sheep station
1 three-course dinner

11 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

On Days 6-8 you will have the services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
You will be traveling on an independent basis and will join scheduled day tours with a qualified local driver/guide on Days 3-5 and 9-11.
Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 11 in Melbourne, 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.
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) On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your hotel. Time at leisure to explore this beautiful city.

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton

Day 4 - Sydney Sightseeing Our sightseeing tour includes views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. Travel to Sydney’s world-famous Bondi Beach. Stop at some of Sydney’s most famous photo opportunities including the Gap at South Head and Seaforth with views of Middle Harbour and the Spit Bridge. Visit Milsons Point for a close-up view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch while cruising on Sydney Harbour. This afternoon you have the opportunity to learn about Australia’s national gemstone – the opal. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 5 - Blue Mountains Visit the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park to see our amazing animals including kangaroos and crocodiles plus you can pat a cuddly koala. Continue to the Blue Mountains. Take a gentle bushwalk at Govetts Leap with its breathtaking views from the lookouts. Take in the spectacular scenery of the Megalong and Jamison Valleys then visit Scenic World where you can ride on the world’s steepest railway (own expense). Travel through the historic township of Katoomba and see the Three Sisters rock formation at Echo Point. Discover the delightful village of Leura to explore its antique shops or buy a souvenir before returning to Sydney. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 - Sydney – Canberra We begin our journey to the nation’s capital via the Southern Highlands stopping at historic Berrima, famous for its gaol, and visit a working sheep station for an Aussie barbecue lunch. On arrival in Canberra we are taken on a guided tour through Parliament House and visit the Australian War Memorial. Later we enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Rydges Lakeside

Day 7 - Canberra – Beechworth We travel via Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme into Kosciuszko National Park where you have the chance to ride on the Mt. Kosciuszko chairlift and experience Australia’s highest point (own expense). Be awestruck by this picturesque National Park as we travel the Alpine Way over the Murray River into Victoria and Beechworth 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 free time to explore the antique shops and galleries and the legendary Beechworth Bakery with its fresh sweets and pastries. Then it’s on through Ned Kelly country to culturally diverse and cosmopolitan Melbourne, arriving late afternoon. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Citigate Melbourne

Day 9 - City Sights – Penguin Parade A morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne includes Fitzroy Gardens and Captain Cook’s Cottage. See Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and St Paul’s and St Patrick’s Cathedrals. Visit the Botanic Gardens and see the Shrine of Remembrance and more. Later travel to Phillip Island and arrive at the famous Penguin Parade to watch the nightly ritual at Summerland Beach, as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places. Return to your Melbourne hotel late evening. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 - Great Ocean Road Today''s drive takes us to Geelong, before joining the Great Ocean Road to Port Campbell National Park. See the seaside resorts of Lorne and Apollo Bay, the awesome stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge''s remains and the Loch Ard Gorge Shipwreck site. A late return to Melbourne along the Princes Highway. (Buffet breakfast)

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

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Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/europesale for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability. Book the May 15th departure of Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand & Save up to $1,200 per couple. *18 days from $5824 NOW $5224* per person air-inclusive Travel Value Includes*: - Round-trip international airfare on Qantas - All intra-tour air flights - Round-trip airport transfers - Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary - Meals and dining, including a Be My Guest exclusive as indicated in the itinerary - Trafalgar’s First Class Travel Highlights Terms and Conditions: The above rate is per person, double occupancy and is based on travel on May 5, 2010. Includes round-trip air from Los Angeles via Qantas. $120 per couple savings is based on double occupancy for the May 5, 2010 departure only of the Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 2010 tour. No deviations will be permitted at this discounted rate. All bookings must be booked and deposited by April 15, 2010 to qualify for this discount. Subject to availability. Includes all fuel surcharges and carrier-imposed fees, but fare does not include up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees, $3-$18 PFCs, and air taxes of up to $186 per person. Air portion of the itinerary is non-commissionable. Tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Not valid for groups. Additional restrictions may apply.CST#2077132-20 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.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/20/2010 - 5/30/2010	$2,345
10/14/2010 - 10/24/2010	$2,345
2/3/2011 - 2/13/2011	$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
Blue Mountains
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Sheep Station
Canberra
Beechworth
Glenrowan Winery
Melbourne
Great Ocean Road

This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Traveling to Italy - Upgrade to Business Class from only $249!* - Learn How

FROM TO BUSINESS CLASS FARE

(plus taxes of approx. $80)

New York (JFK & EWR) Rome $2088

Boston (BOS) Rome $2328

Florida (MIA & ORD) Rome $2524

Los Angeles (LAX) Rome $2927

HURRY! Offer ends March 30, 2010.

- Terms and Conditions: *Business Class upgrade is valid on new 2010 bookings only when booked and paid in full 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 06/02/10 (06/05/10 for LAX) – 09/05/10. Upgrade starts at $249 per person each direction. Valid for one way or round trip travel. Valid on Alitalia flights (600 – 699) from JFK, EWR, BOS, ORD, MIA and LAX to FCO only. Taxes of approximately $80 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details and conditions. Sample Alitalia Business Class Special Fares are subject to change and will be quoted and confirmed at time of booking. Promotion code is 10ITALYBC. Commission paid on air portion is 0%; land portion is paid at applicable agency commission level. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability, not valid on groups and may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/businessclass for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability. **Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Call for airfare. CST#2077132-20

Save $300 per couple on Air Inclusive Europe Vacations

Terms and Conditions: *Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) valid on new 2010 Europe air-inclusive bookings when full payment is made 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 04/01/10 – 10/24/10. Valid on select airlines and gateways only. Promotion code is 10EBAIR150. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/europesale for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability.

Book the May 15th departure of Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand & Save up to $1,200 per couple.

18 days from $5824* NOW $5224* per person air-inclusive

Travel Value Includes:

- Round-trip international airfare on Qantas

- All intra-tour air flights

- Round-trip airport transfers

- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary

- Meals and dining, including a Be My Guest exclusive as indicated in the itinerary

- Trafalgar’s First Class Travel Highlights

Terms and Conditions: *The above rate is per person, double occupancy and is based on travel on May 5, 2010. Includes round-trip air from Los Angeles via Qantas. $120 per couple savings is based on double occupancy for the May 5, 2010 departure only of the Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 2010 tour. No deviations will be permitted at this discounted rate. All bookings must be booked and deposited by April 15, 2010 to qualify for this discount. Subject to availability. Includes all fuel surcharges and carrier-imposed fees, but fare does not include up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees, $3-$18 PFCs, and air taxes of up to $186 per person. Air portion of the itinerary is non-commissionable. Tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Not valid for groups. Additional restrictions may apply.CST#2077132-20

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.

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