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AUSTRALIA
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AUSTRALIA
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CONTACT US: 770.396.7188 OR EMAIL US
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AUSTRALIAN ESCAPE
Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney
10 DAYS LAND ONLY/12 DAYS INCLUDING TRAVEL
Available January 31 - DEC 2012
Virtuosos Exclusive Experience Includes;
ITINERARY - Starting at $1,829 per person
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Day 1Arrive in Cairns, Australia
Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2Cairns
Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT tour, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 3Cairns
A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (Breakfast)
Day 4Cairns–Melbourne
Today, fly to Melbourne, the cosmopolitan heart of Australia. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 5Melbourne
Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes Queen Victoria Market (when open), the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, FITZROY GARDENS, and spectacular city views from Bolte Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 6Melbourne
A full day at leisure for independent activities. (Breakfast)
Day 7Melbourne–Sydney
Today, fly to beautiful Sydney, Australia’s largest city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. (Breakfast)
Day 8Sydney
Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 9Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (Breakfast)
Day 10Sydney
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW ZEALAND WITH MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY
16 DAYS FROM MELBOURNE TO QUEENSTOWN OR 18 INCLUDING TRAVEL
Available January 31 - DEC 2012
Virtuosos Exclusive Experience Includes;
ITINERARY
Day 1Arrive in Melbourne
The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2Melbourne
Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes Queen Victoria Market (when open), the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the BOTANIC GARDENS, FITZROY GARDENS, and spectacular city views from Bolte Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 3Melbourne
A full day at leisure for independent activities. (Breakfast)
Day 4Melbourne–Sydney
Today, fly to Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 5Sydney
Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 6Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (Breakfast)
Day 7Sydney–Auckland, New Zealand
Today, fly to Auckland. Meet your Local Host this afternoon and pick up your rental car. (Breakfast)
Day 8Auckland–Waitomo–Rotorua
Travel south through the rich pastoral province of Waikato to Waitomo. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the famous GLOWWORM GROTTO, featuring a fascinating underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua via Lake Karapiro. (Breakfast)
Day 9Rotorua
Today, visit the AGRODOME for a hands-on experience focusing on New Zealand’s farming history. Next, visit RAINBOW SPRINGS, a unique showcase of New Zealand’s flora and fauna. Finally, on to TE PUIA to view Maori carving, weaving demonstrations, and to walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. The afternoon is at leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 10Rotorua–Dunedin
Return your rental car and fly to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 11Dunedin
A free day at your leisure to explore the city and the surrounding area. (Breakfast)
Day 12Dunedin–Mount Cook Region
Today, head north and west to stunning Mount Cook. (Breakfast)
Day 13Mount Cook–Queenstown
Head south and travel through the wine-making region of Central Otago to Queenstown. (Breakfast)
Day 14Queenstown. Milford Sound Excursion
Travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound CRUISE for an unforgettable experience. (Breakfast)
Day 15Queenstown
A full day at leisure in the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (Breakfast)
Day 16Queenstown
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Return your rental car at the airport prior to departure. (Breakfast)
Virtuoso rates from $2,699 per person/monograms
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JOURNEY DOWN UNDER
Cairns to Sydney
10 DAYS LAND ONLY/12 DAYS INCLUDING TRAVEL
Available January 31 - DEC 2012
Virtuosos Exclusive Experience Includes;
ITINERARY - Starting at $2439 per person
Day 1Arrive in Cairns, Australia
Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2Cairns
Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 3Cairns
A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (Breakfast)
Day 4Cairns–Ayers Rock
Today, fly to Ayers Rock. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 5Ayers Rock
This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a GUIDED WALK. This afternoon, enjoy guided sightseeing that includes a visit to the CULTURAL CENTRE and a WALKING TOUR around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to “Sunset Strip” for a drink, canapés, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (Breakfast)
Day 6Ayers Rock–Alice Springs
Today, fly to Alice Springs. Then, enjoy guided sightseeing that includes visits to the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, ANZAC HILL, SCHOOL OF THE AIR, and the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE. (Breakfast)
Day 7Alice Springs–Sydney
Today, fly to beautiful Sydney. The rest of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. (Breakfast)
Day 8Sydney
Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 9Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (Breakfast)
Day 10Sydney
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW ZEALAND WITH THE OUTBACK, SYDNEY & FIJI
Ayers Rock to Fiji
19 DAYS LAND ONLY FROM AYERS ROCK TO FIJI/21 DAYS INCLUDING TRAVEL
Available January 31 - DEC 2012
Virtuosos Exclusive Experience Includes;
ITINERARY - Starting at $3,729 per person
Day 1Arrive at Ayers Rock, Australia
Welcome to Australia! The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2Ayers Rock
This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a GUIDED WALK. This afternoon, a guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to the CULTURAL CENTRE and a WALKING TOUR around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to “Sunset Strip” for a drink, canapés, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (Breakfast)
Day 3Ayers Rock–Alice Springs
Today, fly to Alice Springs for guided sightseeing that includes visits to the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, ANZAC HILL, SCHOOL OF THE AIR, and the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE. (Breakfast)
Day 4Alice Springs–Sydney
Today, fly to Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 5Sydney
Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 6Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (Breakfast)
Day 7Sydney–Auckland, New Zealand
Today, fly to Auckland. Meet your Local Host this afternoon and pick up your rental car. (Breakfast)
Day 8Auckland–Waitomo–Rotorua
Travel south through the rich pastoral province of Waikato to Waitomo. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the famous GLOWWORM GROTTO, featuring a fascinating underground boat ride. Continue on to Rotorua via Lake Karapiro. (Breakfast)
Day 9Rotorua
Today, visit the AGRODOME for a hands-on experience focusing on New Zealand’s farming history. Next, visit RAINBOW SPRINGS, a unique showcase of New Zealand’s flora and fauna. Finally, on to TE PUIA to view Maori carving, weaving demonstrations, and to walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. The afternoon is at leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 10Rotorua–Dunedin
Return your rental car and fly to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 11Dunedin
A free day at your leisure to explore the city and the surrounding area. (Breakfast)
Day 12Dunedin–Mount Cook Region
Today, head north and west to stunning Mount Cook. (Breakfast)
Day 13Mount Cook–Queenstown
Head south and travel through the wine-making region of Central Otago to Queenstown. (Breakfast)
Day 14Queenstown. Milford Sound Excursion
Travel by motorcoach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK. View the Mirror Lakes as you pass through Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel, emerge into Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound CRUISE for an unforgettable experience. (Breakfast)
Day 15Queenstown
A full day at leisure in the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (Breakfast)
Day 16Queenstown–Nadi, Fiji
Today, fly to Fiji. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 17Fiji
Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to a LOCAL VILLAGE, a stunning ORCHID GARDEN, and a TROPICAL FRUIT FARM where you will sample fruit and juice from the orchard. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 18Fiji
Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (Breakfast)
Day 19Fiji
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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