Australia Dreaming

   

Hotel: Hotel Mercure Southbank or similar in Melbourne 

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Welcome aboard 'Australia Dreaming Tour. Depart for Melbourne.

Bon voyage! Today, you are off to for your exciting tour of Australia. Embark on your overnight flight to the vast island country which has so much for you to explore, whether you want nature, wildlife, cityscapes, islands, rainforest and reef. It is also a heaven of natural beauty, relaxation, culinary experience, adventure, wonderful sights and great shopping. Overnight onboard the flight.

Arrive in to Melbourne - the Victorian Capital. Transfer to your hotel.

On arrival at Melbourne airport, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Manager/ Local Representative outside the baggage hall. Proceed to hotel in Melbourne and then check in. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant in Melbourne.

Overnight in Melbourne

Day 2

Hotel: Hotel Mercure Southbank or similar in Melbourne 

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Orientation tour of Melbourne. Melbourne Cricket Ground guided tour

After breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to discover the breath taking landmarks and monuments of Melbourne on your city tour, which includes an orientation tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral, National Tennis centre, the 1956 Olympic venue, the Shrine of Remembrance, Bourke Street Mall and some beautifully restored Victorian houses. Enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular Melbourne Cricket Ground - one of Australia's greatest assets. Enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Melbourne.

Day 3

Hotel: Hotel Mercure Southbank or similar in Melbourne 

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner 

Enjoy a memorable excursion to the Great Ocean Road

After an early breakfast at the hotel, get set for a day tour to the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy the spectacular views over golden surf beaches, sheer cliff faces. Drive along the coastline of Port Campbell National Park. The coastline with its twisted shapes of amazing rock formation, the famous 'Twelve Apostles' - huge stone pillars rising from the surf, the Loch Ard Gorge. Enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant.

Overnight in Melbourne.

Day 4

Hotel: Hotel Ibis Canberra or similar in Canberra

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner 

Drive to Canberra. City tour of Canberra - The Capital of Australia

After an American breakfast at the hotel proceed to Canberra.

We begin our tour of Canberra by going to Mount Ainslie Lookout, a hill that offers breathtaking views of the city. Later, we the next stop on our tour is the New Parliament House, a singular and magnificent architectural marvel that instantly comes to mind when we think of Canberra. Here, we go on a guided tour of the eminent Australian structure situated atop Capitol Hill. It's time to go to the Royal Australian Mint, a nationally recognized cultural destination and important historical landmark. Enjoy a dinner at a local Indian restaurant.

Overnight in Canberra.

Day 5

Hotel: Sydney Hotel Ibis Sydney Wentworth or similar in

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner 

Drive to Sydney - the capital of New South Wales. Australia's oldest and largest city.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed to Sydney. Aarive and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant.

Overnight in Sydney

Day 6

Hotel: Hotel Ibis Sydney Wentworth or similar in Sydney

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner 

Explore the landmarks of Sydney - the Rocks area, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach on your exciting city tour. Discover stunning underwater life at the Sydney Aquarium and visit Sydney Wildlife World. Visit the world famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Sydney Tower.

After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on an exciting city tour of Sydney which includes highlights like the Darling Harbour, one of the world's greatest waterfront destinations; experience a slice of the city's history at the Rocks area, the busy CBD area, Hyde Park, the Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquaries Chair and the world renowned Bondi beach. Later take a journey through the world famous Sydney Aquarium and the wild life world. Also experience the world of glamour, glitz, sport, politics and music when you visit the world famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum where you will see the life size wax statues of the famous personalities from all around the world. Next visit Sydney Tower - The Tower is 309 metres tall from top to bottom and can hold almost 1,000 people at any given time. It's the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere.

Enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant.  

Overnight in Sydney

Day 7

Hotel: Hotel Ibis Sydney Wentworth or similar in Sydney

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner 

Day free at the most amazing City of Australia!3

OPTIONAL - Today you have your day at leisure at the most happening city of Australia. You can enjoy the many adventures in Sydney on your own or take an optional trip to the Blue Mountains OR Sydney Bridge climb. OR

Have the time of your life as you get set for the most exciting, entertaining and fun night on Showboat dinner cruise along Sydney Harbour!

After an American breakfast at the hotel, you have the opportunity to spend time at your own pace. You can shop at the classic Queen Victoria building - the most beautiful shopping centre in southern hemisphere on your own OR you can experience the spectacular blue-hazed beauty, dramatic cliffs and deep canyons of the Blue Mountains OR see Sydney from above the most iconic bridge in the world - the Sydney Bridge. The fully guided climb takes you to the summit of this world famous bridge, 134 meters above Sydney Harbour. You can opt for a lifetime experience on board the spectacular Showboat dinner cruise. Be captivated by the breath-taking scenery as you sail through the shimmering Sydney Harbour with its mesmerizing panorama of bright city lights, Opera House and the famous Harbour Bridge. Experience fine dining with Indian / International menu on board followed by a dazzling theatre cabaret featuring professional Australian showgirls in their glamorous costumes! Enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant.

Overnight in Sydney

Day 8

Hotel: N/A

Meals: Breakfast

Fly back with pleasant memories.

After buffet/boxed breakfast, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Australian Extravaganza tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.

NOTE:

• Above is just a tentative itinerary. Our different departures will start from different city and end in different city 
• Please DO NOT issue any tickets with confirming with the PCO team
• 4 passengers in one room are not allowed. Maximum capacity is 3 passengers
• TCTP policy will not be applicable from 10 Dec to 5 Jan travel dates as these are high season dates

Hotels Envisaged

Standard

• 03 nights' accommodation in Melbourne at Mercure Southbank or similar in Melbourne
• 01 night accommodation in Canberra at Ibis Canberra or similar in Canberra
• 03 nights' accommodation in Sydney at Ibis Sydney Wentworth or similar in Sydney

Meals

• Daily American Breakfast. (Except Day 1)
• 06 Indian Jain, Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian dinners

Inclusions

• Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.
• All local taxes and services as of 1st May, 2023
• Cost of Visa and Medical Insurance (Valid up to age of 69) for the duration of the tour.
• Sightseeing, accommodation and services as per the above mentioned itinerary.
• All transfers and excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
• Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager (Subject to minimum 25 customers) or a local Representative

Visa

• Cost of visas including documentation and processing fees as 1st May, 2023 
• Any further increase in the same has to be borne by the passengers.

Passport

• Passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of departure

Exclusions

• If you wish to travel in advance i.e. before the published departure date as mentioned in the brochure or like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable (subject to availability of seats for the given dates and ticket validity) which will be advised to you by our sales staff / travel agent. Kindly note, the deviation will be actioned only 30 Days prior to departure date.
• Mandatory Tipping for on tour Services (Coach Driver, Local Guides etc.)
• It is mandatory to pay AUD 5 per person/per day. Our Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour.
• Any increase in the airfare charged by the airline on your air ticket (presently calculated as of 1st May 2023) PCR test in India and Australia
• Applicable Government Taxes are additional.
• The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges. No porterage included.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, mini-bar, mineral water, telephone charges, food and drink that are not a part of the package.
• Additional Meals that is not mentioned in the above itinerary.
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the above itinerary.
• Cost of Optional Excursions.
• There is a possibility that your Tour Manager could change in-between the tour.
• On days when you are taking internal flights, there is a possibility that we might provide packed meal in case the flight timing does not suit the meal time.
• As a third person in a Triple room, in some cities no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead a room with two queen beds will be provided. OR in some cities a king bed with a roll away bed will be provided. Taxes as applicable extra.
• For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing and inclusions will remain the same. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members
• Land surcharges due to Local Events applicable on certain departures.
• Some optional excursions are subject to minimum 20 paying passengers OR if less than 20 passengers then the optional will operates on Seat in Coach basis's.
• Optional tours are booked and paid on 100% non-refundable and non cancellationpolicy.A person below 12 years of age on date of return flight will be considered a child.
• A baby below 24 months age on date of return flight will be considered an infant.
• Functioning of Air cooling/Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.
• Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
• All the internal flights will allow one piece of check in bag per person up to 20kg and carryon luggage will be upto 7kgs only.
• For Australia it is essential to carry your warm clothes and umbrella.
• For Showboat dinner cruise advisable dress code is formals, semi formals, smart casuals and traditional.