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Day 1 - GEORGETOWN/DOVER/WILMINGTON/PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT
Morning departure for Philadelphia Airport to board your flight to Los Angeles. Mid evening flight departure for Australia.
Day 2 - TRAVEL DAY
As you cross the International Dateline enroute to Australia you will lose a full day. Meals in flight
Day 3 - ARRIVE CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA
Your tour begins today in Cairns, the gateway to the Barrier Reef. Have a look at the Southern Hemisphere stars this evening after you join your mates for a welcome dinner. Meals D
NOVOTEL PALM COVE HOTEL
Day 4 - CAIRNS AND BARRIER REEF
Board a huge catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef. From our base on Green Island, swim in this buoyant water, take a trip on a glass bottom boat where beautifully colored fish swim by in their natural habitat and visit the underwater observatory. A delicious lunch is included. Optional snorkeling equipment is available. Meals BL
NOVOTEL PALM COVE HOTEL
Day 5 - CAIRNS - LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Experience the unique lifestyle of the Aborigine people with a visit to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center and see traditional Aboriginal dances. This afternoon you will meet some of the local koalas and kangaroos! Evening at leisure. Meals B
NOVOTEL PALM COVE HOTEL
Day 6 - CAIRNS/SIDNEY
Fly to the lovely city of Sydney. This evening, dine atop the city at Sydney's Revolving Restaurant enjoying the spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House at night. Meals BD
NOVOTEL ROCKFORD DARLING HARBOUR HOTEL
Day 7 - SYDNEY
Enjoy a city tour of Sydney where the English explorer James Cook weighed anchor in 1770. Highlights include Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens and the fashionable Paddington suburb. A highlight is your guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. Also learn how raw opals are transformed from dark mine shafts to beautiful works of art. Meals B
NOVOTEL ROCKFORD DARLING HARBOUR HOTEL
Day 8 - SYDNEY
A day at leisure before a delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour before returning to the Opera House to enjoy a spectacular performance! Meals BD
NOVOTEL ROCKFORD DARLING HARBOUR HOTEL
Day 9 - SYDNEY/CHRISTCHURCH, NZ/QUEENSTOWN
You leave Australia behind and fly to New Zealand enroute to beautiful Queenstown, nestled in the Southern Alps. You'll ride a gondola to dinner at the Skyline Restaurant which overlooks Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the mountains. Meals BD
MERCURE RESORT
Day 10 - QUEENSTOWN/MILFORD SOUND/QUEENSTOWN
During your drive to Milford Sound, enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley. Travel through beech forests via the Homer Tunnel to board your boat for a breathtakingly beautiful cruise on Milford Sound with rock faces rising nearly 4,000 ft. on either side. Following your cruise you may choose to return on a short optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular views of the Southern Alps. Meals BL
MERCURE RESORT
Day 11 - QUEENSTOWN
A day at leisure in this wonderful little town! Shop, or perhaps take an optional and exciting jet boat on the Shotover River or take the optional "Safari of the Rings" through the Remarkable Mountains and the lovely countryside. Meals B
MERCURE RESORT
Day 12 - QUEENSTOWN/MT. COOK/CHRISTCHURCH
Travel the countryside to New Zealand's most famous national park, Mt. Cook. Enroute enjoy a stop at a local fruit stand to gain an inside look at the produce of New Zealand. You may choose to view this massive glacier and extensive snow-covered mountaintop on an optional glacier flight seeing tour (weather permitting) or enjoy the park on a nature walk. Continue to Christchurch. Meals B
CHATEAU ON THE PARK
Day 13 - CHRISTCHURCH
This morning a short sightseeing tour of "the most English city outside of England," Christchurch. Highlights include magnificent gardens, the Neo-Gothic Cathedral and the downtown park district. Remainder of afternoon is at leisure. This evening you are invited to dine and make friends with a New Zealand family in their home. This is indeed a pleasure and you will learn about the "Kiwi's" and enjoy a home cooked meal. Meals BD
CHATEAU ON THE PARK
Day 14 - CHRISTCHURCH
Visit a Canterbury farmyard to see the workings of the farm including a sheep shearing demonstration, herding, and learn first hand how this New Zealand family farm operates. Tonight dine inside the restored Riccarton House mansion and learn the history of the first family of New Zealand. Meals BD
CHATEAU ON THE PARK
Days 15-16-17 - CHRISTCHURCH/FIJI
Today you will arrive in the beautiful paradise island of Fiji which retains the primitive cultural fascination of the South Pacific. The expansive sandy beaches are world-famous. Three nights, two days to enjoy the beauty of the island. One dinner included. Meals in flight
Day 18 - FIJI/LOS ANGELES/PHILADELPHIA/HOME
Transfer to the airport for your return flights home where transportation will be waiting to return you to Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown. Meals in flight
Tour inclusions:
Roundtrip transportation from Georgetown, Dover and Wilmington to Philadelphia airport * Roundtrip air Philadelphia/Los Angeles/Cairns/Sydney/Christchurch/Fiji/Los Angeles/Philadelphia * Airfare and fuel surcharges subject to change until ticketed * Accommodations for 15 nights with private bath based on double occupancy * Sightseeing as per itinerary * Meals include 11 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners and meals in flight * Gratuities for included meals * Hotel taxes * Transfers between airports and hotels * Luggage handling * Services of a Tour Director in Australia and New Zealand and a host in Fiji * Services of a professional Tour Director from 4 Seasons Tours and Travel with a minimum of 20 passengers.
Not included:
Passport and visas fees; $20 departure tax from New Zealand; beverages with some meals; gratuity to Collette Vacations Tour Director and motorcoach drivers while on tour; items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc. and optional tours. Visa required for entry into Australia at a cost of $25. 4 Seasons Tours will obtain your visa.
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