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16-DAY AUSTRALIA ENLIGHTENED TOUR

You’ll see many different parts of Australia on this all-encompassing tour which takes in the country’s well-known cities and outback highlights.

So much is included in the price
• Return flights to and from the UK, and internal flights, on Qantas including all departure taxes
• Visits to Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns and Sydney
• Sightseeing as specified with transfers and entrance fees included
• Local guides who’ll share their knowledge of the country, its history and culture
• Free time to explore independently
• 12 breakfasts
• Quality hotels throughout

Extend your Holiday
Once the travel bug bites you, it’s hard to return to normal life; but you can always put it off for a bit longer by booking an extension or stopover to give yourself a few more days’ holiday and a wealth of different experiences.

Singapore Stopover

Day 1 Heathrow to Singapore
2 days in advance of your main tour, you’ll fly to Changi airport and transfer to your central hotel.

Day 2 Singapore
During your free day, you might like to explore Chinatown or try a Singapore Sling.

Day 3 Depart Singapore
This evening transfer for your onward flight.
Meals: 2 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 2 nights Rendezvous
From £195 per person.

Sentosa Island Stopover

Day 1 Arrive Singapore
You’ll land in Singapore and transfer to Sentosa Island for two blissful nights.

Day 2 Sentosa Island
Relax in sublime surroundings and enjoy the resort’s facilities.

Day 3 Sentosa Island to Heathrow
You’ll transfer for your return flight to Heathrow.
Meals: 2 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 2 nights Amara Sanctuary
From £255 per person.

Perth Extension

Day 1 Arrive Perth
Instead of returning home, you’ll fly to Perth in Western Australia.

Days 2 & 3 Perth
Two full free days to explore Perth and its bohemian suburb, Freemantle.

Day 4 Perth to Heathrow
Your flight leaves this afternoon and you have the option of a 2-night stopover at Singapore’s Sentosa Island before returning to Heathrow.
Meals: 3 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 3 nights Travelodge Perth
From £394 per person.

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Depart Heathrow
You'll fly overnight, bound for Singapore.
Meals: In-flight

Day 2 Singapore to Melbourne
When you land at Singapore airport, you’ll transfer to your flight to Melbourne, unless you’ve pre-booked our two-day stopover in Singapore to break your journey.
Meals: In-flight

Day 3 Melbourne
You’ll land in Melbourne and transfer to your hotel for breakfast. The rest of the day is yours to do as you wish – maybe just relaxing at your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River or exploring the exciting city of Melbourne.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Travelodge Southbank

Day 4 Melbourne
Today’s half-day tour takes in the city’s highlights including Captain Cook’s cottage, the Old Melbourne Gaol and Fitzroy Gardens. The rest of the day is free for you to do as you wish and this cosmopolitan, vibrant city has a great deal to offer.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Travelodge Southbank

Day 5 Melbourne
Enjoy a free day today to do your own thing. Why not consider our optional drive along one of the world’s most spectacular coastal routes – the Great Ocean Road?
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Travelodge Southbank

Day 6 Melbourne to Alice Springs
Morning flight to Alice Springs, the heart of the ‘Red Centre’ where you’ll visit the Old Telegraph Station historic reserve, the Flying Doctor and the School of Air. There’ll be plenty of free time as well for you to explore independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Alice Springs Oasis

Day 7 Alice Springs
You have a free day today, with the option of a half-day excursion to the Western McDonnell ranges, and an optional evening bush barbecue.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Alice Springs Oasis

Day 8 Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
You’ll head by coach into the Uluru-Kata Tjutu National Park to see the fascinating sandstone domes of the Olgas and Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, which has a deep cultural significance to the Aboriginal people. You’ll witness the dramatic colour changes as the sun sets.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Outback Pioneer

Day 9 Uluru to Cairns
Watching the sun rise over Uluru is simply unforgettable. After a guided stroll around the base, you’ll take an afternoon flight to Cairns.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Mercure Cairns Harbourside

Day 10 Cairns
Today we've included an excursion on a catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll learn about reef life from the onboard marine naturalist and can get in and see for yourself the underwater world that’s a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance whilst you swim or snorkel.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Mercure Cairns Harbourside

Day 11 Cairns
On another free day, you have the option of a scenic railway journey up to Kuranda and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, or a visit to World Heritage Cape Tribulation and Daintree Forest.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Mercure Cairns Harbourside

Day 12 Cairns to Sydney
Today you’ll fly to Sydney.
Meals: Breakfast, In-flight
Hotel: Travelodge Wentworth Avenue

Day 13 Sydney

Today’s tour takes in all the iconic sights; Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Bondi Beach and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Travelodge Wentworth Avenue

Day 14 Sydney
On your free day enjoy shopping or eating at the city's historic 'Rocks', or visit Taranga Zoo.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Travelodge Wentworth Avenue

Day 15 Depart Sydney
Instead of flying home this afternoon, why not consider our pre-bookable extension in Perth otherwise you’ll arrive in Singapore and take your onward flight to Heathrow. Those who have pre-booked our Singapore stopover will enjoy a relaxing stay at Singapore’s beach resort, Sentosa Island.
Meals: Breakfast. In-flight

Day 16 Arrive Heathrow
You land at Heathrow this morning.
Meals: In-flight