Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/2/2010 - 6/12/2010	$2,099
6/23/2010 - 7/3/2010	$2,099
7/21/2010 - 7/31/2010	$2,099
9/1/2010 - 9/11/2010	$2,099
9/8/2010 - 9/18/2010	$2,099
9/22/2010 - 10/2/2010	$2,099
10/20/2010 - 10/30/2010	$2,299
11/3/2010 - 11/13/2010	$2,299
12/1/2010 - 12/11/2010	$2,299
12/8/2010 - 12/18/2010	$2,299
12/15/2010 - 12/25/2010	$2,299
12/22/2010 - 1/1/2011	$2,299
12/29/2010 - 1/8/2011	$2,299
1/5/2011 - 1/15/2011	$2,299
1/12/2011 - 1/22/2011	$2,299
1/19/2011 - 1/29/2011	$2,299
2/2/2011 - 2/12/2011	$2,299
2/9/2011 - 2/19/2011	$2,299
2/16/2011 - 2/26/2011	$2,299
2/23/2011 - 3/5/2011	$2,299
3/2/2011 - 3/12/2011	$2,299
3/9/2011 - 3/19/2011	$2,299
3/16/2011 - 3/26/2011	$2,299
3/23/2011 - 4/2/2011	$2,299

What's Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Auckland Sightseeing Tour including a cruise on Waitemata Harbour.
• Waitomo Guided boat tour of the Glow Worm Grotto.
• Rotorua Sightseeing tour plus Te Puia Thermal Reserve and a traditional Maori Hangi.
• TranzAlpine Journey through the spectacular Southern Alps.
• Franz Josef See the magnificent Glacier.
• Milford Sound Cruise on this natural wonder.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 welcome drink with your Tour Director in Auckland
• 8 Buffet breakfasts
• 1 lunch while cruising Milford Sound
• 2 three-course dinners in hotels
• 1 traditional Maori Hangi dinner in Rotorua

12 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 transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Auckland and Day 11 in Christchurch, 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.
• All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
• 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 Auckland, New Zealand.



• Day 3 - Arrive Auckland (2 nights) On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel, with a guaranteed early check-in. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore Auckland. You could visit the Sky Tower for amazing views of the city, Viaduct Harbour and surrounding volcanic hills. Perhaps visit the Auckland Museum or go shopping in stylish Parnell. This evening enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companions. (Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Stamford Plaza
  



• Day 4 - Auckland Sightseeing We start the day with a sightseeing tour of the city. Take in views of Auckland from Mt. Eden and the Auckland War Memorial. See Bastian Point, Viaduct Harbour, home to the 2000 America’s Cup Village, Auckland Harbour Bridge and more. Later we board our cruise on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Sit back and relax – the time is yours – it’s the best way to see Auckland, the City of Sails! (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  



• Day 5 - Auckland – Rotorua We trace the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves. We tour the amazing Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk through the limestone caves. From here our journey continues on to Rotorua where we visit Te Puia (New Zealand’s Maori culture and geothermal experience). A local Maori guide will escort you through the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve with its mud pools and geysers. This evening enjoy a Maori Hangi Feast and Concert and gain an insight into traditional Maori culture. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium



• Day 6 - Rotorua – Christchurch Our morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Paradise Valley Springs, an immaculate wildlife sanctuary set amongst stunning native New Zealand bush. Then we visit the Agrodome Sheep Show, the multi-award winning stage show where you’ll gain an exciting and informative insight into the agriculture in New Zealand. You’ll see the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle-feeding lambs and an exciting sheep auction. In the afternoon we fly to Christchurch (flights to depart after 12 noon). (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 7 - TranzAlpine – Franz Josef We start the day with a spectacular train journey on the TranzAlpine from Christchurch through the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass. At Hokitika we visit a New Zealand greenstone (jade) factory for a jewelry demonstration. Next we arrive at Franz Josef Glacier, the world’s most accessible glacier. You’ll have the opportunity to see it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel



• Day 8 - Franz Josef – Queenstown (2 nights) Get your camera ready today as we experience some spectacular sights. We drive over the Haast Pass, past Thunder Creek Falls, Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. We’ll enjoy the tastes of sumptuous stone fruit at Cromwell – the stone fruit capital. Next we visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world’s richest rivers, before arriving in Queenstown. (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 9 - Milford Sound We journey over the Devils Stair Case and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau and its lake, the largest in the South Island. Next we travel through the rainforest of World Heritage Fiordland National Park, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. We drive through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to the numerous photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Pop’s Lookout, Claudu Valley and the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls before reaching mystical Milford Sound. We take a cruise on Milford Sound including lunch. Return to Queenstown this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)



• Day 10 - Mount Cook – Christchurch You’ll be awestruck by the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. Cook National Park. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting). Later in the day we continue on to see Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, where we stop to view the Church of the Good Shepherd. We travel over the colorful patchwork that is the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (Buffet breakfast) 
  
  Hotel: Millennium Hotel



• Day 11 - Christchurch – USA It’s time to bid farewell to this amazing country as we transfer you to Christchurch Airport to connect with your flight home. (Buffet breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights

• Auckland
• Waitomo
• Rotorua
• TranzAlpine
• Franz Josef
• Milford Sound

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Details & Specials

This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* “Land Only” Price requires the following air sector to be purchased separately: Rotorua-Christchurch. Trafalgar guarantees to offer you the best airfare available at the time of booking. Additional government taxes and fees may apply and these will be confirmed at time of booking.
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

           

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- 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.