Deluxe Package Tour to Australia

Choose your own airfare with this fantastic 11 day deluxe Australia vacation package –

• Discover the action in Sydney and Melbourne
• Take the plunge in the Great Barrier Reef
• Surround yourself in the rainforest
• Get up close and personal with the Penguin Parade

Including 3 nights in Melbourne, 4 nights in Palm Cove and 3 nights in Sydney with accommodations in centrally located deluxe hotels and breakfast each morning; activities to introduce you to the wonders of the regions with time for exploring on your own and discovering your favorite Australia destinations. Plus, special surprises along the way –

Detailed Daily Itinerary:

Day 1: Upon arrival in Melbourne, you'll be met at the airport by your personal driver for the short drive to the Vibe Savoy Hotel for a 3-night stay.

Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria and Australia's second largest city. It is the country's fashion and cultural center and is known for the magnificent parks and gardens throughout the city.

Day 2: Discover the charms of elegant and contemporary Melbourne on the Tram as you explore the best things to do in Melbourne. Join a walk with the Koorie Heritage Trust for an introduction to the Kulin people. Stop off at Fitzroy Gardens and Albert Park, home to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Stroll along Southbank's waterfront precinct and wander through the alley ways to taste Australian cuisine at its finest, or browse through small designer shops to find fascinating surprises.

Day 3: Join a small group tour for an entertaining day to Phillip Island – taste Gippsland's gourmet cheeses and produce at the Bass River Winery, sample chocolate delights, meet a few koalas and end the day up close and personal at the Penguin Parade.

Day 4: Board the shuttle for your flight to Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. Upon arrival, a shuttle will drive you to the quaint town of Palm Cove where you'll spend 4-nights at the luxurious Sebel Reef House.

In Palm Cove, a 20 minute drive north of Cairns, you'll find all the elements of an idyllic tropical retreat - warm seas, water sports and miles of uncrowded sand beaches with a sweeping backdrop of rainforest mountains.

Day 5: Enjoy a great day beginning with a ride on the scenic railway to the historic town of Kuranda. Beyond Kuranda, explore the amazing Tablelands – an elevated plateau of diverse beauty, contrasting scenery and fertile farmlands. Visit Skybury Coffee Centre, North Queensland's oldest and largest coffee plantation, for the Coffee Indulgence Tour and Coffee Cupping. After lunch in the Plantation restaurant, head off to Granite Gorge where volcanic activity has pushed up huge granite boulders. You're sure to meet a few of the local inhabitants, including Mareeba Rock Wallabies. Return to Kuranda to board a SkyRail gondola to soar above the rainforest on the ride back down to the coast.

Day 6: Pack your sunscreen for a full day on the Great Barrier Reef. Relax on a luxury catamaran as you sail out to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque seabird sanctuary surrounded by coral gardens brilliant with myriad marine life. Lunch and guided walks by marine biologists are included.

Day 7: Explore Palm Cove. Perhaps choose an optional excursion to Cooktown to delve into Aboriginal culture and meet Willie Gordon, a renowned Nugal-warra Elder. Willie's Rainbow Serpent tour visits the rock art sites of his ancestor's to hear about the spiritual meanings behind the paintings. Or relax with a day of pampering at the Sebel's Day Spa, voted as one of the Top 10 Spas in the world.

Day 8: Board a shuttle for the return ride to the Cairns airport and your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival, the airport shuttle will take you into the center of the city for a 3-night stay at the Grace Hotel.

Sydney, capital city of New South Wales, is the major gateway to Australia. It is a maritime city with a spectacular natural harbour, where houses crowd to the land's edge interrupted by sheer rocky cliffs and preserved bushland. The striking forms of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House stand sentry for the city.

Day 9: Begin your exploration of Sydney with a guided cruise of the harbour with Captain Cook Cruises. You'll see the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison from the water before cruising the upper reaches of Middle Harbour where palatial waterfront homes, parks, beaches and marinas show Sydney's life at its best.

In the afternoon, join a guided coach tour of the city to visit Sydney's bustling precincts – the bohemian beauty of lively Kings Cross, the white sands of Bondi Beach and other eastern beaches, and the beauty of the gracious harbourside suburbs. Capture views from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and see the colorful Royal Botanic Gardens before returning to your hotel.

Day 10: Your final day in Australia is free for you to explore the fantastic things to do in Sydney with choices ranging from leisurely walks through the historic Rocks to a small group tasting tour to Australia's oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley, or a visit to meet descendents of the world's oldest living culture on the way to the beautiful Blue Mountains.

Day 11: The airport shuttle will return you to the international airport for your flight home.

• Private car and driver to your Melbourne hotel
• Arrival and departure transfers by airport transfer shuttle at all other destinations
• 3 nights accommodation at the Vibe Savoy Hotel in Melbourne, with breakfast each morning
• Guided small group tour to Phillip Island and the Penguin Parade
• 4 nights accommodation at the luxury Sebel Reef House in Palm Cove, with breakfast each morning
• Full day tour to the Tablelands including the Kuranda Steam Train, Skybury Coffee Plantation with lunch and SkyRail Rainforest Cableway
• Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including snorkeling, guided walks and lunch
• 3 nights accommodation at the Grace Hotel in Sydney, with breakfast each morning
• Coffee cruise on Sydney's Harbour
• Half-day coach tour of Sydney
• All taxes

• International and domestic airfare
• Meals other than those specified
• Beverages
• Optional touring
• Gratuities and tips
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

Rates may be higher during special event periods when surcharges may apply.

Single supplement is $975. Triple occupancy may be available at a lower per person rate.

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Contact Authentic Australia for more information on this deluxe Australia vacation package or to plan your customized package tour.

Call 1-888-825-4529 or send us an email to experience the wonders of Authentic Australia. When you book your package tour to Australia with Authentic Australia, you'll receive an amazing level of service, personal attention, expert advice and suggestions, and a few delightful surprises along the way.