AUSTRALIAN DELUXE EXPLORER - TOUR DI GRUPPO IN ITALIANO — NAAR
Abstract
Characteristics
Group tour with local italian speaking guides
except for Field of Light dinner in English
departures are guaranteed (min 14 participants). Subject to availability
bookings must be made within days from the departure of the tour at the latest
breakfast and some of the meals included
Itinerary
Day 1 — Melbourne
An Italia speaking assistant will meet you upon arrival; transfer to your hotel, rooms will be assigned starting from 15, Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city after Sydney – of which is the long-standing rival. Unlike its old nemesis, Melbourne cannot boast a stunning location; however its subtle charm and vibrant cultural scene makes it a pleasant place to be. The city is also a foodie heaven, thanks to its multi-ethnic population. Modern high-rises and historic Victorian buildings, gardens, parks and garden and tree-lined avenues add to the elegance and charm of the city, the rest of the day is free. Accommodation Grand tour of the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy,
Day 2 — Melbourne
Breakfast, morning visit of the city, highlights: we visit the lush Royal Botanical Gardens and the impressive Shrine of Remembrance, then we pass by the venerable Melbourne Cricket Ground, the National Tennis Centre regularly hosting the Australian Open, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Arts Centre, Federation Square considered the centre of the city and Flinders Street Station; we visit Fitzroy Gardens, with a photostop at Cooks’ Cottage, and enjoy the view from Eureka Tower's stunning observation deck, return to the hotel, free afternoon. Accommodation,
Day 3 — Melbourne
Breakfast, GREAT OCEAN ROAD - Three hundred kilometers of spectacular coastline with ocean beaches, rocky headlands and majestic cliffs. The first stop is the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Cream, where you will have free time for shopping. Passing through the towns of Anglesea and Lorne towards late morning, arrival for lunch is scheduled at 12:30 pm at the Great Ocean Road Brewhouse in Apollo Bay. After lunch, it will be possible to take a short walk on the beautiful beach. The afternoon offers more breathtaking views. Otway National Park opens ahead, revealing a verdant landscape with ferns and mosses nestling in moist, shaded valleys overlooked by towering Blue Gum, Mountain Ash, Manna Gum and Mountain Grey Gum trees. The highway continues to the coast, revealing stories of many shipwrecks in Port Campbell National Park. The majestic 12 Apostles are world-famous icons of the Great Ocean Road. These towering rock formations are a central feature of the spectacular Port Campbell National Park. The forces of nature gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs that became arches and, when collapsed, left isolated rock pillars up to 45 meters high from the shoreline.
The coach will return to Melbourne, arriving around 8 p.m.. Accommodation,
Flight
Day 4 — Melbourne → Kangaroo Island
Breakfast, hotel/airport shuttle transfer with assistance, flight to Kangaroo Island, welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, rooms will be assigned starting from 15, dinner at the hotel. Accommodation Kangaroo Island Seafront - eccezione per la partenza di ottobre Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge,
Day 5 — Kangaroo Island
Breakfast, full day tour of, lunch during sightseeing, Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third-largest island after Tasmania and Melville Island. It boasts a spectacular coastline, forests, lots of wildlife, with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, platypuses, penguins, fur seals, sea lions and occasionally southern right whales. And it’s still unspoilt, in spite of being one of Australia’s premier tourist destinations, return to the hotel, dinner at the hotel. Accommodation Kangaroo Island Seafront - eccezione per la partenza di ottobre Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge,
Flight
Day 6 — Kangaroo Island → Adelaide
Breakfast, hotel/airport shuttle transfer with assistance, flight to Adelaide, welcome upon arrival and tour of the city, despite being a big city, Adelaide is a pleasant and easy place to live, with spacious avenues and squares, ringed with parks that stay green even in the hot, dry summer. Italians make up the city’s biggest non-Anglo group, lending the city a vaguely Mediterranean air. Accommodation Cueva de las Manos,
Flight
Day 7 — Adelaide → Cairns
Takeaway breakfast, hotel/airport shuttle transfer with assistance, flight to Cairns, return to the hotel; the rest of the day is free, meet & greet on arrival, orientation tour of the city, transfer to the hotel, rooms will be assigned starting from 1500. Accommodation Balicasag Island Tour with lunch (full day),
Breakfast, the early rise is well worth it as you experience the two major landmarks in Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park. Start with an amazing sunrise at Talinguru Nyakunytaku, the Uluru (Ayers Rock) sunrise viewing area. Afterwards, on the 45 kms drive to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) your guide will provide you with an historical overview of the National Park. The walk through the sheer walls of Walpa Gorge won’t disappoint as you’re led into a world of rare plant species and lush evergreen scrubs., Afternoon visit to the foot of Uluru/Ayers Rock, where you will listen to the stories and the myths around this massive, sacred rock. Stop off at the Cultural Center, where several Aboriginal paintings and artefacts are on display. Finally, enjoy a breathtaking sunset over Uluru as you nurse a nice glass of champagne.. Accommodation,
Flight
Day 12 — Uluru / Ayers Rock → Sydney
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to Sydney, The quintessential Aussie city, Sydney with its surroundings is truly a world in itself and the only city in Australia to show its two hundred years of European history in the old stone walls of The Rocks. A unique city that lives beyond its sparkling harbour and beaches, and shows its true soul in the diverse neighbourhoods, with a sophisticated cosmopolitan population, but also the largest Aboriginal community of any Australian city, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 13 — Sydney
Breakfast, we start our visit with a 60-minute guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, a World Heritage Site. Then we walk to Circular Quay for our Sydney Harbour Luncheon Cruise. After the cruise we reach Rushcutters Bay, site of the 2000 Olympics sailing competition, with the splendid backdrop of the yacht-packed marina, the iconic Bondi beach and Rose Bay. Time to stretch our legs at the Gap at Watson’s Bay for spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and entrance to Sydney Harbour, return to the hotel; the rest of the night is free. Accommodation,
Day 14 — Sydney
Breakfast, accommodation,
Day 15 — Sydney
Breakfast, free day. Accommodation,
Day 16 — Sydney
Breakfast, unscheduled lunch (not included), departure for l'areoporto at 14:30 circa, end of the tour,
Notes
LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the coach.
ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.
DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
MINIMUM AGE: 4 years old
SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: rooms must be left in the morning (the exact time will be provided by the hotel). Supplements for late check-outs amount to an extra night's charge
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL, DEPOSIT: at the time of check-in, you will be asked to provide a personal credit card as guarantee for extra expenses. If you are using a company credit card, you must get an authorisation from your company. The hold as guarantee for extra expenses changes according to the category of the hotel. The hold will be unblocked between 3 and 10 days after check-out date; more days might be required if the credit card is linked to a non-American bank. We suggest you bring along at least two credit cards.
HOTEL / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La societĂ organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio
INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.
Starts from
13 days / 6 nights – from Melbourne to Sydney,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, private transfer by air-conditioned coach, minivan or car depending on the number of the participants, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, hotel porterage (1 baggage per person), Transfer from/to airports with private vehicle and assistance in Italian or shared vehicles without assistance, as indicated in the program.,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Flight from Italia-Dubai to Melbourne book QF8408/EK408 con arrivo alle 23:20, flight from Melbourne to Adelaide/Kangaroo book QF685/2144 / 14:25-16:40, flight from Kangaroo to Adelaide book QF2143 / 09:45-10:25, flight from Adelaide to Cairns book JQ970 / 06:00-08:30, flight from Cairns to Ayers Rock book QF1931 / 07:10-09:30, flight from Ayers Rock to Sydney book QF729 / 12:20-16:45, flight from Sydney to Italia (via Dubai) book QF8413/EK413 che parte alle 21:45, tour prices include transfers from and to the recommended flights; transfers to alternative flights can be organized at additional cost,
Cancellation policies
Cancellation fees up to 46 days as per general contract,
TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: $5-6/day per person for the courier; $4-5/day per person for the driver.
MEALS: not included when not specified
PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.
VISITING AUSTRALIA: European citizens are required to have an electronic tourist visa (ETA or evisitor) to enter Australia. The ETA visa can be obtained online on the website https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651. The visa is free of charge. The passport must have a remaining validity of at least six months.,
