Day 1 : Melbourne JUNE 8 2009 – MONDAY - DFWLAX 1705 1820
Welcome aboard! Today enter the world of Air Tours Holidays as you begin your memorable journey the Land down under – Australia. Arrives Melbourne – the sporting and cultural capital of Australia
Today, , you are off on your exciting tour to Australia. Get set as you board your flight to the most spectacular part of the world. Arrive Melbourne, where upon arrival our professional and experienced tour manager in the arrival area outside the customs hall will meet you. After a panoramic city tour of Melbourne check in to your hotel and relax. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax in the comforts of your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel Swanston Melbourne, Grand Mercure or similar in Melbourne
Day 2 : JUNE 9 - TUESDAY
Full day excursion to Phillip Island - the area is a reserve designed to protect and promote awareness of Little Penguins (previously called Fairy Penguins).
This morning after an American Breakfast in your hotel, we take you for a city tour of Melbourne. Visit the famous and beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, National Tennis center, the 1956 Olympic venue, the Shrine of Remembrance, Bourke Street Mall and some beautifully restored Victorian houses. We then drive you to Phillip Island, home to Australia’s most popular wildlife attractions, the Penguin Parade, featuring dozens of fairy penguins, which shuffle up from the sea at dusk on their way to underground burrows.
After this beautiful spectacle, return back and enjoy a Indian vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinner.
Overnight at Swanston hotel Melbourne, Grand Mercure or similar in Melbourne.
Day 3 : JUNE 10 - WEDNESDAY
Join us on an unforgettable excursion to the Great Ocean Road – Australia’s most spectacular coastal drive.
After an early American breakfast at the hotel, get ready to spend the entire day at the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy the spectacular views over golden surf beaches, sheer cliff faces and magnificent stands of Eucalyptus. The Great Ocean Road hugs the coastline along the entire length of Port Campbell National Park. The coastline with it’s twisted shapes of amazing rock formation, the famous ‘Twelve Apostles’ – huge stone pillars rising from the surf, remnants of the London Bridge, a rocky promontory
arch carved out by the continual force of the sea, the Loch Ard Gorge (site of the dramatic shipwreck of the ‘Loch Ard’– over 100 years ago), will give a photographer some spectacular pictures this evening.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel Swanston Melbourne, Grand Mercure or similar in Melbourne.
Day 4 :
JUNE 11 - THURSDAY
Fly to Cairns one of the best tropical cities in the world. Get set for a day of fun and excitment as you visit Kuranda a village in the rainforest.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Proceed to Kuranda – a village in the rainforest. Here we experience the Skyrail - a unique rainforest experience taking you on an unforgettable journey through Australia’s world heritage listed Tropical Rainforest. Also enjoy the Army Duck ride and visit the Wildlife Park. Hand feed the friendly Grey Kangaroos or have your photo taken with a cuddly koala (cost of photos not included). Join the amphibious Army Duck for a journey deep into the rainforest on land and water.
Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel Shangri La & the Marina or similar in Cairns.
Day 5 : JUNE 12 - FRIDAY
Join us on an unforgettable experience to the outer Great Barrier Reef – the largest coral reef in the world
and a natural wonder.
After an early American breakfast at your hotel, we proceed to board the cruise liner to the Great Barrier Reef – an experience of a lifetime. The Great Adventure cruise will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors. The reef is made up of countless varieties of coral in the clear blue waters. You have the choice of enjoying a wide array of activities like snorkeling, swimming, chance to view the corals from a glass-.
bottom boat or you can stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of an air-conditioned semi-submersible. Enjoy a delicious continental lunch on board the cruise liner. After spending the entire day at the reef, you return home with a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.
Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetatiran dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel Shangri La Hotel, The Marian or similar in Cairns
Day 6 : JUNE 13 - SATURDAY Day at leisure
This morning after an American breakfast, the day is free for you to either relax in the comforts of your hotel or explore this beautiful city on your own or take a OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALOONING RIDE.
Later this evening enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Citigate Central or similar in Sydney.
Day 7 : JUNE 14 - SUNDAY.
Fly to Sydney – the most famous of all cities on the banks of the Darling River. Enjoy a spectacular dinner cruise along the famous Sydney harbour
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we check out and proceed to the airport to board your flight to Sydney. On arrival we check in to the hotel. Tonight, get set for the time of your life on board the Showboat dinner cruise. Enjoy a three – course Indian dinner, followed by a spectacular cabaret show, with a cavalcade of glamorous Australian and International artistes to entertain you.
Overnight at hotel Citigate Central or similar in Sydney.
Day 8 : JUNE 15 - MONDAY
City tour of Sydney – Visit the Sydney aquarium and also enjoy a tour of the world famous Sydney Opera House.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we proceed on an exciting city tour of Sydney. Today enjoy a local Chinese lunch.. Also included is a a guided tour of one the worlds’ most spectacular landmark – the Sydney Opera House. Next, visit the famous Sydney Tower, the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere. Here you enjoy a visit to the observatory deck for the most spectacular 360° aerial view of Sydney. Also experience the largest stimulated ride in the southern hemisphere and the only.
One of its kind in Australia – ‘Oz Trek’. This ride takes you on an amazing virtual adventure across Australia, gliding effortlessly over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House & the sands of Bondi beach
Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Citigate Central or similar in Sydney.
Day 9 : JUNE 16 - TUESDAY Day at leisure
Today after an American breakfast in your hotel, you can relax in the comforts of your room or explore this beautiful city on your own.
Tonight enjoy a local Thai dinner.
Overnight at Citigate Central or similar in Sydney.
Day 10 :
JUNE 17 - WEDNESDAY
Fly to Christchurch – the Garden city!.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Christchurch. On arrival proceed on a city tour of this ‘Garden city’ – featuring the Avon River, The Cathedral, museums, Hagley Park, the famous Gothic-style University building. Drive past the city’s beautiful parks, gardens and proceed to the Cashmere Hills for a breathtaking view of Christchurch and Southern Alps.
Tonight enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinner at an Indian restaurant. .
Overnight at Copthorne Central hotel or similar in Christchurch.
Day 11 : JUNE 18 - THURSDAY
Get set for the ride of your life on the Trans Alpine Express – the most scenic route in New Zealand.
After an American breakfast this morning, check out of the hotel and proceed for Arthur’s Pass, from where you will board the Trans Alpine Express. On this train ride you will pass through the most scenic sights of South Island. Arrive Franz Josef and check into your hotel. Tonight enjoy a delicious local dinner in your hotel.
Tonight enjoy a delicious local dinner in your hotel.
Overnight at Franz Josef / Fox Glacier hotel or similar in Franz Josef.
Day 12 : JUNE 19 FRIDAY
Onto scenic Queenstown – New Zealand’s adventure capital. Experience a Gondola ride that gives you unparalleled views of Queenstown.
Enjoy a delicious American breakfast in your hotel and then check out and drive to Queenstown via the Haast Pass and Wanaka to Queenstown. On arrival into Queenstown get ready to experience the famous Gondola ride, which is the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere and carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob’s peak.
Later this evening enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Millenium Queenstown or Novotel Lakeside or similar in Queenstown.
Day 13 : JUNE 20 SATURDAY
Set out for the most spectacular cruise to the Milford Sound – a mind-blowing experience.
After an American breakfast, depart from Queenstown and travel via Te Anau through the awe-inspiring Homer Tunnel and the stunning glacier-carved Elington Valley, to arrive at Milford Sound. Enjoy the full-day on the unforgettable Milford Sound cruise, which sails right up to the mouth of the Tasman Sea (weather permitting). Enjoy a local lunch on board the cruise. Journey into the untouched paradise of Milford Sound, exploring the natural wonders and history surrounding this deep fjord.
Later this evening enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant .
Overnight at hotel Millennium Queenstown or Novotel Lakeside or similar in Queenstown.
Day 14 : JUNE 21 - SUNDAY
Onto Rotorua a beatiful town well-known for geothermal activity. Visit the Green and Blue Lakes and enjoy the sheep shows at Agrodome.
This morning after an American breakfast in your hotel, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Rotorua. Visit the scenic Green and Blue Lakes. We later drive to Agrodome to witness the Agrodome Agricultural Show, where you will be entertained by New Zealand’s performing sheep and other attractions.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / veg / non-veg dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel Millrnnium Rotorua or Lakeside Rotorua or similar in Rotorua.
Day 15 : JUNE 22 - MONDAY
Visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve and also the Waitomo Glow worm caves. Onto Auckland the city of sails.
This morning after an American breakfast, check out of your hotel and visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve where you can wander around the bubbling mud pools and see the famous ‘Pohutu’ Geyser. Later we take you to visit the Waitomo caves through the lush Waikato region. Marvel at Mother Nature's light display, as you glide silently through the starry wonderland caves of Glow-worm situated underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow-worm lights that
make up the Glowworm Grotto. Then sit back and relax in your coach as we drive you to Auckland.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel Rendezvous or similar in Auckland.
Day 16 : JUNE 23 2009 – TUESDAY - LAXDFW 1430 1950
City tour of Auckland. Fly back home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
This morning after an American Breakfast, Proceed on a city tour of Auckland. Visit Mt. Eden where you will enjoy the spectacular view of the city and harbour and many more interesting sights. Drive past the Victoria Park market, the West Haven Marina, the War Memorial Museum and through the Parnell, onto Bastion Point amongst Auckland’s most expensive residential area. Later proceed to the Airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday with AIR TOURS HOLIDAYS
