Day 1 Arrive Sydney
On arrival in Sydney, be met and transferred to the hotel. The remainder of day is at leisure to explore the city. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink with the Tour Director.  Accommodation: Sydney, Sofitel Wentworth for three nights.

Day 2 Sydney, Manly, Harbor Cruise
Tour Sydney and the northern beaches to Manly and stroll along The Corso. Join a Sydney Harbor luncheon cruise. See the homes of Australia’s wealthy as you cruise, along with the Opera House and Harbor Bridge. The remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps discover Sydney’s eclectic suburbs. (B,L)

Day 3 Sydney at Leisure
Today is a great opportunity to explore Sydney and its regions on your own. Perhaps discover the Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves or the Hunter Valley and its famous wineries (own expense). (B)

Day 4 Sydney / Cairns
After breakfast, transfer to Sydney Airport for the flight to Cairns, (flights any time, airfare not included). On arrival in Cairns, be transferred to the hotel. Accommodation: Accommodation: Cairns, Rydges Tradewinds Hotel for three nights. (B)

Day 5 Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Cruise out to the ribbon reefs located at the outer edge of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. The Agincourt Ribbon Reef system provides unsurpassed coral formations, colorful marine life and spectacular underwater visibility. Explore the reef from a semi-submersible observatory, swim, snorkel or dive. (B,L)

Day 6 Cairns at Leisure
Today is yours to do with as you wish. Take a tour to Kuranda to see the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers, ride the Skyrail over the rainforest and take the Kuranda Scenic Railway passing over 40 bridges and through 15 tunnels traveling through tropical rainforest and past rushing waterfalls (optional, own expense). (B)

Day 7 Cairns / Ayers Rock, Sounds of Silence Dinner
Depart Cairns on a flight to Ayers Rock (airfare not included). On arrival, be transferred to the hotel. This evening, enjoy the “Sounds of Silence” dinner, a three-course dinner of gourmet local produce served while the sun sets with an uninterrupted view of Uluru. Listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo as you are given an astronomical tour of the Southern night skies. Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort, Desert Gardens Hotel for two nights. (B,D)

Day 8 Ayers Rock, Uluru Base Tour, Kata Tjuta
This morning, watch the sun’s first rays strike Uluru. After a guided walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu, join the Mala Walk and tour the base of Uluru. See caves, Aboriginal rock art and sacred Kantju Gorge. Or, forgo the Mutitjulu and Mala walks to climb Uluru. Visit the Cultural Center, then travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), 36 dramatic rock formations. Walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge and hear about the area’s unique geology. (B)

Day 9 Uluru (Ayers Rock) / Alice Springs
After breakfast, journey from Uluru to Alice Springs. Stop at the Outback Camel Farm and ride a camel (own expense). Arriving into Alice Springs this afternoon, enjoy a town tour including the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base and the School of the Air. Accommodation: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza Hotel. (B)

Day 10 Alice Springs / Adelaide
Fly on to Adelaide (airfare not included) and be transferred from the airport to the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of this historic city. Accommodation: Adelaide, Holiday Inn on Hindley. (B)

Day 11 Adelaide / Kangaroo Island
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Kangaroo Isalnd (airfare included). Visit the Eucalyptus Distillery and enjoy morning tea. Travel to Seal Bay for a stroll on the beach and a picnic lunch in a bush setting. Journey to Kelly Hill Caves and explore the underground caves. In Kelly Hill Conservation Park, watch kangaroos, wallabies and other wildlife graze on the open plains. Accommodation: Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat for two nights. (B,L,D)

Day 12 Kangaroo Island
Journey to Flinders Chase National Park. Watch the Fur Seals frolicking in Admirals Arch and walk among the Remarkable Rocks. After a picnic lunch, travel to the island’s north coast. Walk on stunning beaches and secretive bush tracks where kangaroos, wallabies and koalas abound. (B,L,D)

Day 13 Kangaroo Island / Melbourne
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Adelaide (included) for the connecting flight to Melbourne (airfare not included). On arrival, transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of day at leisure to explore the city. Accommodation: Melbourne, Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure for three nights. (B)

Day 14 Melbourne, City Sights Tour
This tour of cosmopolitan Melbourne includes Collins Street, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Princess and Regent theatres, the Royal Exhibition Buildings, Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Explore Captain Cook’s cottage in Fitzroy Gardens before visiting the Queen Victoria Market. See world-renowned sporting arenas and the historic Shrine of Remembrance. Cross the West Gate Bridge for amazing city views. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps visit the Little Penguins on Phillip Island (own expense). (B))

Day 15 Melbourne at Leisure
Take an optional tour to visit the wineries of the Yarra Valley or travel to the magnificent Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge (own expense). (B)

Day 16 Depart Melbourne
Transfer to the airport to connect with an onward flight. (B)

Departure Dates
2008	Apr. 6, 20; May 4, 18; Jun. 8; Jul. 6; Aug. 3; Sep. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 9, 23; Dec. 7, 21
2009	Jan. 4, 18; Feb. 1, 15; Mar. 1, 15

Land cost per person US$	Twin	Single
Room Only	$4545	$5920
With Meals	$5345	$6720

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