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Australian Escapade11 days from $1,650- Land Only Depart the USA on your overnight flight. Day 2 Enroute Day 3 Arrive Sydney Welcome to Australia and the “emerald city” of Sydney! At over 675 sq. miles, Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world, but the major attractions are all conveniently located. After clearing customs and immigration procedures, you will be transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Choice of Accommodations Day 4 Sydney (BL) The “jewel” of Sydney no doubt is the beautiful harbor and we begin the day with a late morning cruise around the harbor, including lunch. Back on land, your tour shows you the highlights of this bustling city like it’s most famous beach, Bondi and Darling Harbour, filled with shops and funky restaurants. Choice of Accommodations Day 5 Sydney (B) Today’s free day gives you time to explore parts of Sydney on your own - or perhaps add an optional tour to the Rocks, packed with historic old buildings. Choice of Accommodations Day 6 Sydney-Alice Springs (B) Fly into Central Australia and Alice Springs, the unofficial capital of the Outback. The town was founded in 1871 by telegraph workers who traveled over 992 miles from Adelaide and settled next to a water hole “oasis” in the midst of the desert. An afternoon tour stops at highlights like the Alice Springs Telegraph Station and the Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre. Choice of Accommodations Day 7 Alice Springs-Ayers Rock (B) Depart by road early this morning and stop at a Camel Farm. The camel was key to opening up much of Australia’s innermost regions. Continue to the Olgas, known to the Aborigines as Kata Tjuta, which means “many heads”. The tallest of this impressive stretch of 36 red domes towers more than 650 feet higher than Ayers Rock. Choice of Accommodations Day 8 Ayers Rock-Cairns (B) Rise early this morning to visit Ayers Rock. With a circumference of over 6 miles, the Rock has a mystical feel to it. Walk around the base and visit some of the ancient Aboriginal sites. There is time to enjoy the nearby resort before boarding your flight to Cairns. Choice of Accommodations Day 9 Cairns (Great Barrier Reef) (BL) The Great Barrier Reef holds an impressive amount of records: it is the only living structure on Earth visible from the moon; it is the biggest Marine Park in the world and is host to over 1500 kinds of fish and 400 species of sponges. Enjoy a delightful cruise to the Outer Reef, including lunch. Choice of Accommodations Day 10 Cairns (B) A full day at leisure to relax or perhaps add an optional tour into the nearby Kuranda Rainforest. Choice of Accommodations Day 11 Cairns-USA Board your flight back to the USA, arriving later this same day.
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