Day 1:
Arrive in Cairns, Australia. Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef” and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The balance of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2:
Cairns. Today, board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island’s cool rainforest. Return to Cairns and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)

Day 3:
Cairns. A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. (B)

Day 4:
Cairns–Ayers Rock. Today, fly to Ayers Rock. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Ayers Rock. This morning, included sightseeing takes you to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where you will enjoy a GUIDED WALK. This afternoon, enjoy guided sightseeing that includes a visit to the CULTURAL CENTRE and a WALKING TOUR around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Late in the day, travel to “Sunset Strip” for a drink, canapés, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (B)

Day 6:
Ayers Rock–Alice Springs. Today, fly to Alice Springs. Then, enjoy guided sightseeing that includes visits to the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION, ANZAC HILL, SCHOOL OF THE AIR, and the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE. (B)

Day 7:
Alice Springs–Melbourne. Today, fly to Melbourne, the cosmopolitan heart of Australia. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Melbourne. Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes Queen Victoria Market (when open), the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, FITZROY GARDENS, and spectacular city views from Bolte Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 9:
Melbourne–Sydney. Today, fly to beautiful Sydney. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. (B)

Day 10:
Sydney. Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes a Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop, the historic “Rocks” area, and a visit to world-famous BONDI BEACH. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)

Day 11:
Sydney. Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. (B)

Day 12:
Sydney. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)