Essences of Australia

location_on Destinations: Melbourne, Cairns, Ayers Rock, Sydney
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14 days
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USD5,137
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14 days / from USD5,137
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flight Regular airline flightRegular airline flight, economy class (reservations in special classes).
directions_boat Cruise ships.Cruises in Cairns and Sydney are regular and in English.
hotel AccommodationAccommodation. 2 lunches (drinks not included).
local_taxi TransfersTransfers in English and private except at Ayers Rock which will be by shuttle.
photo_camera VisitsVisits: in regular service with English speaking guide, in Sydney and Ayers Rock with audio guide in English and in Melbourne, regular visit in English on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Entrance to the Skydeck.
security Travel insurance.Travel insurance.
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SPAIN/MELBOURNE

Departure by flight to Melbourne, by the chosen route. Overnight on board.

MELBOURNE

Arrival to the ‘Garden City’, Australia's capital of culture and fashion. Accommodation.

MELBOURNE

Accommodation. Visit Australia's most vibrant city and its surroundings, including some of Melbourne's most iconic landmarks such as Federation Square, the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) and our world-famous sporting venue. The tour will take us to St Patrick's Cathedral, south to Albert Park Lake, home of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and to the famous bayside suburb of St Kilda, home to Brighton Beach, Melbourne's most famous beach with its Bathing Beach Boxes. We finish at Melbourne's famous Eureka Tower, from where we will take in the breathtaking skyline from Melbourne Skydeck. Here we enjoy 360 degree views of the city, Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley.

MELBOURNE

Overnight stay. Free day. We suggest an optional visit to the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles.

MELBOURNE/CAIRNS

Overnight stay. Departure by flight to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

CAIRNS (GREAT BARRIER REEF)

Accommodation. Catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest in the world at 2,300 km. We will be able to swim and snorkel (additional cost) in this fascinating complex of corals that harbours an unimaginable world of shapes and colours under its waters. Lunch on board.

CAIRNS

Overnight stay. Free day.

CAIRNS/AYERS ROCK

Overnight stay. Departure by flight to Ayers Rock where ‘Uluru’ is located, the largest monolith in the world and the most revered place by the Aborigines. Walk around its base and caves, home to sacred paintings depicting the Aboriginal concept of creation. We will continue to Mutitjulu Waterhole to learn more about the history of this sacred site and at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre we will learn more about the culture of the Anangu. We will finish with a wonderful sunset in front of Uluru with a glass of sparkling wine and canapés.

AYERS ROCK

Overnight stay. Today we will enjoy a spectacular sunrise in the desert in front of Uluru. We will visit the Olgas Mountains, ‘Kata Tjuta’ with its 36 domes in the middle of the desert and walk through the Walpa Gorge. Optionally, you can attend an unforgettable sunset: on one side the sun setting over the Olgas and in front of Uluru changing colour accompanied by the music of the didgeridoo, all followed by dinner under the stars where we will take a journey through the Sounds of Silence and the Spirit of the Sky, the Milky Way and the Southern Cross.

AYERS ROCK/SYDNEY

Overnight stay. Departure by flight to Sydney, the largest metropolis in the country. A city that lives by the sea and with the sea. They have taken such advantage of its coastline that the most beautiful areas of the city are there, in its beautiful Bay where the Bridge and the Opera House stand out. Another emblematic site is Darling Harbour.

SYDNEY

Unforgettable half-day panoramic city tour of Sydney. You will visit the historic area of The Rocks, Parliament House, Hyde Park and St. Mary's Cathedral. Enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Continue through Kings Cross, Double Bay and Rose Bay before arriving at Watson Bay, where we will have time for a short walk. We will travel to the famous Bondi Beach, Tamarama and Bronte before returning to the city. The last stop is Darling Harbour, where you will take a cruise on the wonderful Sydney Harbour. Lunch on board.

SYDNEY

Overnight stay. Free day.

SYDNEY/SPAIN

Departure on the return flight, by the chosen route. Overnight on board.

SPAIN

Arrival.

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Important Notes
  • Price from based on Cathay Pacific, S class (dynamic fare), for travel from 20 to 28 May.
  • Air taxes included. CX: €615.
  • Option with Ubud and Bali Beaches extension: Price from based on Cathay Pacific, S class (dynamic fare), for travel from 20-28 May.
  • Air taxes included. CX: 597 €.
  • For excursions where meals are included, beverages are never included and are to be paid for directly by the clients.
  • Excursions are based on a minimum number of participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the cancellation of the service or possible supplement will be notified.
  • For reasons beyond Catai's control, the timetable of the visits at destination may be modified.
  • The order of the cities may change.
  • Hotel prices in Australia are dynamic and may be subject to change up to the time of booking.
  • Bali: Tours and transfers are shared with other Catai customers on the same travel date.
  • From 1 Jul to 30 Sep the arrival transfer will be chauffeur-driven with English speaking assistance and the departure transfer will be chauffeur-driven (without guide).
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