Australian Explorer Cruisetour #DB

Australian Explorer Cruisetour #DB features a 6 NIGHT LAND TOUR (before the cruise) including 2 nights Sydney, 1 night Ayers Rock, 1 night Alice Springs, 2 nights Cairns, Sydney city tour, Sydney Harbour cruise, Uluru National Park tour, Liru tour, visit to ta camel farm, Great Barrier Reef Catamaran cruise, airfare, breakfast daily, and all transfers

Detailed Itinerary

This land tour needs to be accompanied by one of the following cruise itineraries

This itinerary starts BEFORE the accompanying cruise itinerary.

Day 1: Sydney

Arrive in Sydney and check into your hotel. Tonight you'll get to know your travelling companions at a reception hosted by your Tour Director. Overnight Four Seasons Sydney.

Day 2: Sydney

A morning tour introduces you to the highlights of fabulous Sydney including Mrs. Macquaries Chair, where views of the Opera House and city skyline are legendary. Then it's off on a wonderful luncheon cruise on magnificent Sydney Harbour, with stunning views of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Tonight is yours to explore in this enchanting city. Overnight Four Seasons Sydney. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 3: Sydney to Ayers Rock

This morning a true highlight - your flight to the Outback and iconic Ayers Rock. After an afternoon tour of Mt. Olga in Uluru National Park, you'll catch the sunset at Ayers Rock and set your eyes towards the heavens to behold a myriad of stars and constellations, including the Southern Cross, only visible in the Southern Hemisphere. Overnight Sails Resort. Breakfast included.

Day 4: Ayers Rock to Alice Springs

Today you'll be immersed in the culture of the Aboriginal people and their 40,000 year history on a morning Liru tour. Then a scenic drive takes you across the Outback, viewing Mt. Conner, roadhouses and stopping at a camel farm en route to Alice Springs. Overnight Crowne Plaza Hotel. Breakfast included.

Day 5: Alice Springs to Cairns

What could be more intriguing than a morning tour of the historic town of Alice Springs? How about a visit to Desert Park where you'll meet over 120 species of animals and 30 species of plants. Afterward, you'll fly to Cairns for a relaxing evening at leisure. Overnight Cairns International Hotel. Breakfast included.

Day 6: Cairns

Today, you'll take to the sea on a high speed catamaran for a fabulous full day tour on the Outer Great Barrier Reef - buffet lunch included. Snorkel or perhaps take an optional helicopter tour or dive with a dive master. Later you'll return to charming Cairns to enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight Cairns International Hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 7: Cairns to Sydney

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney where you will proceed to the pier to embark on your memorable voyage. Breakfast included

Accompanying Itinerary Information

12 Nights Sydney to Auckland
Total Package Duration: 12 Nights(Total of 18 Nights)
Ship(Ratings): Diamond Princess() Embarkation:Sydney, Australia Disembarkation:Auckland, New Zealand Description:12 night cruise featuring Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Fjordland National Park, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga, and Auckland.

12 Nights Sydney to Auckland
Total Package Duration: 12 Nights(Total of 18 Nights)
Ship(Ratings): Diamond Princess() Embarkation:Sydney, Australia Disembarkation:Auckland, New Zealand Description:12 night cruise including Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Fjordland National Park, Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga and Auckland.