AFFORDABLE AUSTRALIA 13 DAY ESCORTED TOUR
This affordable Australia escorted tour offers tremendous value for your dollar. See the sights of Sydney, Cairns and Melbourne with three  included sightseeing excursions such as dinner at the Sydney Waterfront restaurant, Sydney harbor lunch cruise and a Great Barrier Reef cruise in additional to optional sightseeing tours. This Australia escorted tour includes first class hotels, airport transfers, 13-meals and more!

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INCLUDED FEATURES:

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY;

DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart USA
Depart the USA for Australia. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

Day #4: Sydney Opera House Tour & Harbour Luncheon Cruise: This afternoon, enjoy a lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour, followed by a tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Harbour is said to be one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, and the lunch cruise will prove to be an excellent way to see this natural beauty. Afterward, enjoy a tour of the Sydney Opera house. Formally opened by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, in 1973, the Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent, world famous performing arts centre has come to represent Sydney. $86

Day #5: Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb: Experience the climb of your life! Enjoy an invigorating climb to the top of the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and admire panoramic views of the city and harbour below. A professional team of experienced climbers will escort you to the very top. A complimentary photo of your climb is included. Please be advised that there are no hotel pick-up or drop-off services included with this tour. Passengers must provide their own transfer to the Bridgeclimb Office at 5 Cumberland Street, just a short walk from the center of the CBD. Prior to the climb, passengers must take a breathing test for acclimating purposes. Rubber soled shoes are recommended for the climb. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to climbing time. Details to be advised locally. $180

Day #6: Full Day Blue Mountains: Enjoy a full day tour of Australia's Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel over Sydney Harbour Bridge to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you will have the chance to meet unique Australian animals, feed a kangaroo, and have your picture taken with a koala. Then continue to the Blue Mountains. Marvel at the sheer escarpments, rugged bushland, and awe-inspiring mountain lookouts. Enjoy a two course lunch before having the opportunity to ride the world's steepest Scenic Railway, Scenic Cableway, or the Skyway Cable Car (own expense). The tour then continues past Homebush Bay, the site of the 2000 Olympic Village. Departs at 8:00 a.m. from the Grace Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at the Grace Hotel. $130

Day #9: Full Day Kuranda Train Tour with lunch: Today, enjoy a full day tour to the famous Kuranda Rainforest via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. An amazing journey awaits as you travel on one of the world's most scenic rail routes, dipping through hand-hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges. A stop will be made at Barron Gorge to view the Falls en route to Kuranda Station. Upon arrival, spend time exploring this quaint village before boarding the unusual amphibious Army Duck for a unique view of the Rainforest. Following your ride, join the Dreamtime Walk for an insightful glimpse into the ancient Aboriginal and Islander history of the region. Afterwards, continue to the Rainforest Amphitheater to enjoy a special performance by the Pamagirri Dancers as they perform a range of native dances which reflect the humor and excitement of their culture. Following a delicious BBQ lunch, travel to the Koala & Wildlife Park nearby. During your visit, you'll see crocodiles, koalas, and even have the opportunity to hand-feed the kangaroos and wallabies. From here, the tour returns to the Kuranda Station where, upon arrival, you will board the Skyrail and experience views of the Rainforest canopy unlike any you've seen. Along the way you'll stop briefly to take a stroll or a visit to the CSIRO Interpretive Center. Afterwards, continue to Caravonica Lakes where a coach awaits to transfer you back to your hotel. Departs at 7:45 a.m. from the Mercure Harbourside Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at the Mercure Harbourside Hotel.. $185

Day #11: Half Day Penguin Parade 3:00 PM: This afternoon, witness the natural phenomenon of the Penguins Parade on Phillip Island. Every evening at dusk, the little Fairy Penguins come from the sea to burrow in the sands of Summerland Beach, an event which draws millions of visitors each year. Departs between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. from 180 Swanston Street, depending on the season. Return between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. depending on the season. For those traveling in groups of 10 or more, direct pick-up and drop-off services at the hotel are provided. $93

Day #12: Full Day Savannah Walkabout 9:00 AM: Depart Melbourne this morning for a brief journey west to the Serendip Open Range Sanctuary, a protected habitat for wild kangaroos and native birds, including cockatoos and honeyeaters. After a short walk to meet the kangaroos, begin a special safari drive around the sanctuary to see the animals. Then, disembark and walk to the billabong, home to a large population of waterbirds. Before lunch, visit a protected population of wallabies and have the opportunity to get close to some unusual endemic Australian birds. The open-air picnic includes gourmet sandwiches, fruit, cakes, and delicious Australian "Billy tea." Afterward, the tour continues a few miles north in the bushland of You Yangs Park, home to a large number of adorable wild koalas. Take a leisurely stroll amidst the gum trees, keeping an eye out for koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, and birds in their natural setting. Continue to walk through the granite formations of the You Yangs, which once hosted huge meetings of Aboriginal People from all over southeastern Australia, before finally returning to Melbourne in the early evening. Departs at 9:00 a.m from your hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at your hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m. $147

PRICES: From USD $3660 per person. Based on double occupancy.

DEPARTURES 2010: Jan 13, 27: Feb 24: Mar. 10: Apr 07 and more

HOTELS: 4-star  properties include:

* Sydney Grace Hotel

* Cairns Mercure Harbourside Hotel

* Melbourne Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Hotel

OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING TOURS: Please request a price list for the features optional sightseeing tours listed above. Tours can be purchased prior to departure.