AUSTRALIAN DELUXE EXPLORER - TOUR DI GRUPPO IN ITALIANO — NAAR
Abstract
Characteristics
Collective tour with local guides in Italian
except for Field of Light dinner in English
departures are guaranteed (min 14 participants). Subject to availability
Reservations are accepted up to 14 days before departure and no later.
breakfast and some of the meals included
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Melbourne
Reception in Italian upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, The room is available starting from 15., Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia after Sydney, and the rivalry between the two knows no truce. Melbourne does not have the spectacular position of Sydney, but it has a more subtle charm and a more vibrant cultural life, with a multicultural population that has turned it into a paradise of diverse cuisines. The dense city center of skyscrapers pleasantly contrasts with the numerous parks and wide avenues that give the city a European atmosphere., the rest of the day available. Accommodation Grand tour of the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy,
Giorno 2 — Melbourne
Breakfast, in the morning, visit the city, Highlights: you will visit the lush Royal Botanical Gardens and the majestic Shrine of Remembrance, then you will pass by the venerable Melbourne Cricket Ground, the National Tennis Centre where the Australian Open takes place, the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre, Federation Square considered the city center, and Flinders Street Station; you will also visit Fitzroy Gardens, with a stop for a photo at Captain Cook's cottage; finally, you will enjoy the splendid view of the city from the observatory at the top of Eureka Tower., return to the hotel, afternoon available. Accommodation,
Giorno 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,
Volo
Giorno 4 — Melbourne → Kangaroo Island
Breakfast, hotel/airport transfer with shuttle bus and Italian assistant, flight to Kangaroo Island, welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, The room is available starting from 15., dinner at the hotel. Accommodation Kangaroo Island Seafront - eccezione per la partenza di ottobre Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge,
Giorno 5 — Kangaroo Island
Breakfast, full day tour of, lunch during the visit, The third Australian island after Tasmania and Melville Island has spectacular coasts and forests, and an impressive variety of animals: kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, platypuses, penguins, seals, sea lions, and sometimes even whales passing by. Despite being one of the main Australian tourist destinations, it is still remarkably wild., return to the hotel, dinner at the hotel. Accommodation Kangaroo Island Seafront - eccezione per la partenza di ottobre Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge,
Volo
Giorno 6 — Kangaroo Island → Adelaide
Breakfast, hotel/airport transfer with shuttle bus and Italian assistant, flight to Adelaide, reception upon arrival and city tour, Despite being a big city, Adelaide is relaxed and pleasant, surrounded by green parks even in the driest months, with spacious squares and avenues. The Italian community is the second largest after the English one and gives the city a vaguely Mediterranean atmosphere.. Accommodation Cueva de las Manos,
Volo
Giorno 7 — Adelaide → Cairns
Takeaway breakfast, hotel/airport transfer with shuttle bus and Italian assistant, flight to Cairns, I return to the hotel and have the rest of the day available., welcome upon arrival, orientation tour of the city, transfer to the hotel, The room is available starting from 1500.. Accommodation Balicasag Island Tour with lunch (full day),
Giorno 8 — Cairns
Breakfast, accommodation,
Giorno 9 — Cairns
Breakfast, accommodation,
Volo
Giorno 10 — Cairns → Uluru / Ayers Rock
Breakfast, airport transfer, flight to Uluru / Ayers Rock The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protects the spectacular rock formations known as Ayers Rock and the Olgas. Uluru/Ayers Rock is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking natural wonders on Earth; equally mesmerizing is the cluster of round rocks of Kata Tjuta/the Olgas.
If you are traveling between May and October, make sure to pack appropriate clothing. The nights and mornings can be quite cold, so it is important to have warm clothes in your suitcase, especially if you plan on activities at sunset or sunrise., reception in Italian upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, A Night at Field of Light' experience begins with a convenient hotel pick-up and transfer to the remote desert location with majestic views of Uluru. With Uluru as the backdrop, guests enjoy canapés and chilled sparkling wine to the sounds of a didgeridoo as the sun slowly sets.
As darkness gradually falls and the coloured lights of the 50,000 glass spheres come to life guests enjoy local Indigenous performance, welcoming them to this unique country, before being invited to join their fellow travellers at their dinner table for a special three-course bush tucker inspired buffet menu. A knowledgeable guide will provide insights and background to the monumental installation and guests are invited to immerse themselves and walk through Field of Light. After dinner guests are welcomed back at the dune viewing area to enjoy a sweet treat, hot chocolate or port whilst viewing the illuminated installation in the darkness.. Accommodation,
Giorno 11 — Uluru / Ayers Rock
Breakfast, Departure at dawn to admire the sunrise at Uluru/Ayers Rock and the changing colors of this suggestive rock. The next stop is at Kata Tjuta/Mount Olga, which dominates the horizon with thirty-six rock domes; a photo stop in the most panoramic spot and then continue to Walpa Gorge, the most impressive gorge with free time for a walk., In the afternoon, you explore the Uluru/Ayers Rock base, listening to the stories and myths related to this sacred rock; you stop at the Cultural Center where Aboriginal paintings and crafts are exhibited. Finally, you witness the spectacular sunset at Uluru, sipping champagne.. Accommodation,
Volo
Giorno 12 — Uluru / Ayers Rock → Sydney
Breakfast, airport transfer, flight to Sydney, The most Australian of Australian cities, with its surroundings, is a true microcosm of the country. Sydney is the only city in Australia to have a tangible sense of history in the Rocks neighborhood, a unique city that goes beyond the wonderful bay, but reveals its true soul in the neighborhoods and beaches of the suburbs, with a cosmopolitan and sophisticated population and the highest number of Aboriginal people., I arrive and transfer to the hotel.. Accommodation.
Giorno 13 — Sydney
Breakfast, The visit begins with a one-hour tour of the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From there, you will walk to Circular Quay wharf for a bay cruise with lunch. After the cruise, the tour continues by bus through the beautiful bays and beaches of the city, starting with Rushcutters Bay, the site of the Olympic regattas in 2000, with a marina full of yachts, and then Double Bay, the famous Bondi Beach, and Rose Bay. There will be a stop at the Gap lookout in Watson's Bay for a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney Harbour., I return to the hotel and the evening is free.. Accommodation,
Giorno 14 — Sydney
Breakfast, accommodation,
Giorno 15 — Sydney
Breakfast, free day. Accommodation,
Giorno 16 — Sydney
Breakfast, free time for lunch (not included), departure for l'areoporto at 14:30 circa, end of the tour,
Notes
LUGGAGE: includes handling of one medium-sized luggage (max 23 kg) per person. Due to limited space in vehicles, we cannot guarantee extra luggage.
ROOMS: The rooms are always and only for 1 or 2 beds. The terms triple, quadruple, family room refer solely to the number of occupants, who will be accommodated in the existing beds (maximum 2 beds). An additional bed (rollaway), even if requested at the time of booking, is always subject to availability and payment of a local supplement. Requests for rooms with a double bed or twin beds, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, on higher or lower floors, etc., are always subject to availability and are never guaranteed.
DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
MINIMUM AGE: 4 years old
SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on buses and in hotels.
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: The room must be vacated in the morning, by the time indicated by the hotel; the surcharge for late check-out is equal to an extra night.
HOTEL FINAL LIST: indicated in the travel documents
HOTEL, SECURITY DEPOSIT: at check-in, a personal credit card is required as a guarantee for any additional expenses. If the credit card is corporate, prior authorization is necessary. The amount blocked as a guarantee for any additional expenses varies depending on the hotel category. The release of the blocked amount occurs within 3-10 business days from the check-out date, and even longer if the bank supporting the credit card is not American. It is recommended to bring at least two credit cards with you.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip.
Starts from
13 days / 6 nights - from Melbourne to Sydney,
Meals
Legend: 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, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, Porterage in hotels, 1 piece of luggage 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
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, flights and airport 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, The tour includes transfers to/from the airports based on the recommended flights; transfers for flights at different times are provided with an additional fee.,
Cancellation policies
Standard penalties from the contract for cancellations up to 46 days before the start of the tour.,
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.
TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. It is recommended: for the tour guide $5-$6 per day per person, for the driver $4-$5 per day per person.
MEALS: not included unless specified.
PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.
REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
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.,