Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/25/2010 - 7/11/2010	$3,655
7/23/2010 - 8/8/2010	$3,655
8/20/2010 - 9/5/2010	$3,655
9/3/2010 - 9/19/2010	$3,655
9/10/2010 - 9/26/2010	$3,655
9/17/2010 - 10/3/2010	$3,655
9/24/2010 - 10/10/2010	$3,655
10/1/2010 - 10/17/2010	$4,320
10/8/2010 - 10/24/2010	$4,320
10/15/2010 - 10/31/2010	$4,320
10/22/2010 - 11/7/2010	$4,320
10/29/2010 - 11/14/2010	$4,320
11/5/2010 - 11/21/2010	$4,320
11/12/2010 - 11/28/2010	$4,320
11/19/2010 - 12/5/2010	$4,320
12/3/2010 - 12/19/2010	$4,320
12/10/2010 - 12/26/2010	$4,320
12/17/2010 - 1/2/2011	$4,320
12/31/2010 - 1/16/2011	$4,320
1/7/2011 - 1/23/2011	$4,320
1/21/2011 - 2/6/2011	$4,320
1/28/2011 - 2/13/2011	$4,320
1/31/2011 - 2/16/2011	$4,320
2/4/2011 - 2/20/2011	$4,320
2/7/2011 - 2/23/2011	$4,320
2/18/2011 - 3/6/2011	$4,320
2/21/2011 - 3/9/2011	$4,320
2/25/2011 - 3/13/2011	$4,320
2/28/2011 - 3/16/2011	$4,320
3/4/2011 - 3/20/2011	$4,320
3/7/2011 - 3/23/2011	$4,320
3/11/2011 - 3/27/2011	$4,320
3/14/2011 - 3/30/2011	$4,320
3/18/2011 - 4/3/2011	$4,320
3/21/2011 - 4/6/2011	$4,320
3/25/2011 - 4/10/2011	$4,320
3/28/2011 - 4/13/2011	$4,320

What's Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Tranz Alpine Journey on the famous TranzAlpine Train.
• Punakaiki Experience the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
• Franz Josef See the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier.
• Walter Peak Station TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu and explore this sheep station.
• Milford Sound Cruise this spectacular wonder of nature.
• Dunedin Tour this ''Scottish city'' including a guided tour of Larnach Castle.
• Mount Cook See the National Park and New Zealand''s highest peak.
• Christchurch Discover the city sights on the Christchurch Tram.
• Kaikoura Travel the rugged East Coast to the whale watching haven of Kaikoura.
• Blenheim See New Zealand fur seals up close at Ohau Point.
• Wellington Visit Te Papa, the National Museum of New Zealand.
• Rotorua Sightseeing including the Lakeland Queen cruise, Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the Agrodome''s Sheep Show. Plus The Realm of T-ane and a traditional Maori Hangi and concert.
• Waitomo Guided boat tour visiting the Glow Worm Grotto.
• Auckland Explore the ''City of Sails''.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome dinner
• 14 Breakfasts
• 3 Highlight dinners

18 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats.
• Christchurch to Arthur''s Pass on board the TranzAlpine train.
• Airport transfer will be provided on Day 3 in Christchurch and Day 16 in Auckland, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
• You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• Travel wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

• Days 1 & 2 - Depart USA We fly over the international date line on our way to Christchurch, New Zealand.



• Day 3 - Arrive Christchurch Airport to hotel transfer, then you''re free to discover Christchurch your way. Join us this evening for a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Novotel



• Day 4 - TranzAlpine – Punakaiki We catch the TranzAlpine for a world class journey from Christchurch to Arthur''s Pass. Experience the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on arrival in Punakaiki, where we''ll spend the night at our hotel right on the waterfront. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Punakaiki Resort



• Day 5 - Punakaiki – Franz Josef Travel via Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast, to Hokitika to visit a New Zealand native jade factory for a jewellery demonstration. Continue to Franz Josef Glacier. You can see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) or take a glacier hike! (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel
  
  



• Day 6 - Franz Josef – Queenstown (2 nights) Today you''ll experience Haast Pass, Thunder Creek Falls, take a small rainforest bush walk, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Lake Dunstan. We''ll stop at historic gold mining Arrowtown then Queenstown. An orientation tour finishes our day. Your dinner option is Skyline Restaurant at Bob''s Peak accessed via gondola - treat yourself! The Kiwi Haka Maori Show makes a top night - if you so choose. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 7 - Queenstown ''free time'' Explore action-packed, Queenstown for yourself. Take it easy with wine and garden tours, or walk on the wild side with jet boat rides and white water rafting. Cruise over Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on board the TSS Earnslaw for dinner and a sheep shearing demonstration. (Breakfast / Highlight dinner)



• Day 8 - Milford Sound Journey over the Devil''s Staircase and along Lake Wakatipu''s shore to Te Anau and its lake - the South Island''s largest. World Heritage Fiordland National Park is next, travelling through rainforest, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. We drive through the hand built Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Pop''s Lookout, Claudu Valley and The Chasm. Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls and Milford Sound, where you cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. We return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to see the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Distinction Hotel



• Day 9 - Te Anau – Dunedin Across rich, fertile farmland we head to Dunedin for a city tour. This afternoon take a Wildlife Cruise to see the Royal Albatross, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride the Taieri Gorge Railway - it''s your ''Free Time'' to do as you wish. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Southern Cross Hotel



• Day 10 - Dunedin – Twizel A guided tour of Larnach Castle and its stunning gardens starts the day. Enjoy some ''Free Time'' in town, before we set off to the white limestone buildings of Oamaru and on to the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn



• Day 11 - Mt. Cook – Christchurch The sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park will ''wow'' you today. Maybe take a scenic flight over it. Later we''ll see Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, the Church of the Good Shepherd and travel over the patchwork countryside of the Canterbury Plains. We arrive at Christchurch for a city tour and a ride on the Christchurch Tram then you''re free to discover Christchurch your way. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Novotel



• Day 12 - Kaikoura – Blenheim Between the mountains and the Pacific, we travel the rugged East Coast to the whale watching haven of Kaikoura. Take an optional Scenic Whale Watching flight. On the way to Blenheim, we may see New Zealand fur seals up close at Ohau Point. On arrival we''ll have an orientation tour. Then it''s off to Allan Scott Wines for a tour, some wine tasting and dinner! (Breakfast / Highlight dinner)
  
  Hotel: Chateau Marlborough



• Day 13 - Wellington Seaside Picton is our first destination. We''ll cruise tranquil Queen Charlotte Sound. Then we head to Wellington. Our City Sights Tour, with views of the city from Mt. Victoria, will get you set for your ''Free Time'', until we visit the Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa - for some Maori culture. A photo at Parliament, then to our hotel for dinner. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Novotel



• Day 14 - Wellington – Rotorua (2 nights) We travel along the Kapiti Coast, past the dairy farms of Manawatu to Tongariro National Park. Here we''ll catch sights of spectacular Mt. Ruapehu. En route to Taupo and Rotorua, we''ll see Lake Taupo and the Huka Falls. A Rotorua orientation tour takes in views of Lake Rotorua. The Realm of Tãne, Hangi and concert is our cultural highlight this evening. (Breakfast / Highlight dinner)
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 15 - Rotorua We''ll start the day with sparkling wine and a breakfast cruise on Lake Rotorua on board the Lakeland Queen. Next is the Agrodome Sheep Show for a sample of farm life. Te Puia offers an insight into Maori culture, and a guided tour of the Geothermal Reserve. The afternoon is yours to relax and do as you please. (Breakfast)
  
  



• Day 16 - Rotorua – Auckland Travelling through the Waikato region to Waitomo Caves, we tour the Glow Worm Grotto and walk the limestone caves. We travel along the Waikato River to Auckland. Our city tour takes in Mt. Eden, Bastian Point, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge and more. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Stamford Plaza
  



• Day 17 - Depart Auckland Today we''ll transfer you to Auckland Airport for your onward flight. (Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights

• Tranz Alpine
• Franz Josef
• Walter Peak Station
• Milford Sound
• Dunedin
• Mount Cook
• Lake Tekapo
• Christchurch
• Picton
• Wellington
• Rotorua
• Waitomo
• Auckland

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Details & Specials

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Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

SPECIALS

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FROM                        TO                            BUSINESS CLASS FARE

                                                           (plus taxes of approx. $80)

New York (JFK & EWR)   Rome                            $2088

Boston (BOS)              Rome                             $2328

Florida (MIA & ORD)     Rome                             $2524

Los Angeles (LAX)        Rome                            $2927

           

HURRY! Offer ends March 30, 2010.

- Terms and Conditions: *Business Class upgrade is valid on new 2010 bookings only when booked and paid in full 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 06/02/10 (06/05/10 for LAX) – 09/05/10. Upgrade starts at $249 per person each direction. Valid for one way or round trip travel. Valid on Alitalia flights (600 – 699) from JFK, EWR, BOS, ORD, MIA and LAX to FCO only. Taxes of approximately $80 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details and conditions. Sample Alitalia Business Class Special Fares are subject to change and will be quoted and confirmed at time of booking. Promotion code is 10ITALYBC. Commission paid on air portion is 0%; land portion is paid at applicable agency commission level. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability, not valid on groups and may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/businessclass for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability. **Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Call for airfare. CST#2077132-20

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Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few.  The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.