Day 1 Arrive Melbourne
On arrival in Melbourne, be met and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore Melbourne. Accommodation: Welcome Hotel (Standard), Novotel Melbourne on Collins (First Class), Sofitel Melbourne (Deluxe) for three nights.

Day 2 Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Get close to the remarkable penguins and wildlife of Phillip Island today and experience the wonderful nightly phenomenon of the Penguin Parade. Watch as they return to the beach at dusk after a day of fishing out at sea. See the large penguin colony enter the beach in groups as they waddle up the beach to their families waiting in the sand dune burrows. Enjoy this amazing wonder of nature as they feed their young.

Day 3 Melbourne at Leisure
Today is at leisure to explore Australia’s cultural capital. Spend some time shopping, or even visit the Yarra Valley for some famous Australian wines, or see the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road (additional expense).

Day 4 Melbourne / Hobart
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hobart (airfare not included). On arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation: Hobart, Mercure Hotel (Standard) Lenna of Hobart (First Class), Henry Jones Art Hotel (Deluxe) for two nights.

Day 5 Hobart – Port Arthur Guided Tour
Visit the historic site of Port Arthur today, a compelling and dramatic reminder of Australia’s convict past and the early settlement of the colony known now as Tasmania. Start with a brief tour of Hobart before continuing on to Richmond, a village of slate and cobblestone, cottages and manors. Marvel at the natural attractions on the way to Port Arthur, such as Devils Kitchen. With the guide, explore the impressive architecture, gardens and chilling prison facilities all created with convict labor and survive today. Enjoy a cruise before retuning to the hotel. (L)

Day 6 Hobart / Sydney
Transfer to Hobart airport for the flight to Sydney (airfare not included). Be met on arrival and transferred to the hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour (Standard), The Grace Hotel (First Class), InterContinental Sydney (Deluxe) for three nights.

Day 7 Sydney – Sightseeing and Harbor Cruise
Experience the beauty and excitement of Sydney today on a sightseeing tour and relaxing cruise on the famous harbor. See the city’s iconic sights, including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Travel to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, for breathtaking views of the city and harbor. Pass some of Sydney’s stately homes and architectural masterpieces, from the historic Rocks area with its old-world charm to the exclusive Eastern Suburbs and renowned Bondi Beach.

Day 8 Sydney at Leisure
Today is at leisure to discover more of Sydney. Choose to visit the incredible Blue Mountains National Park and see the famous Three Sisters Rock formation, climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge for a unique adventure, or visit Sydney Wildlife World to see countless native Australian animals (activities own expense).

Day 9 Depart Sydney
At leisure until a transfer to Sydney Airport for an onward flight.

Land cost per person from US$	Twin	Single
Standard	$1419	$2355
First Class	$1695	$2905
Deluxe	$2069	$3659

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