AUSTRALIA

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Welcome to the Land Down Under, Say hello to Australia’s sunshine and warm weather. Upon arrival, you will get reacquainted with your fellow travellers and the local AFC Representative. They will immediately guide you to the hotel for check-in so that you can rest and replenish your energy from the long flight. Overnight in Melbourne.

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne City Skyline

Melbourne City at night

Breakfast Included

Breakfast will be ready at the hotel to prepare you for the day ahead. You can spend the day at leisure or join the group for an optional tour of the 12 Apostles. This starts with a scenic morning drive through the Great Ocean Road, one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world, complemented by the Southern Ocean. Enjoy the waves at Bells Beach and take photos of the 12 Apostles-- A collection of limestone stacks along the coast. The sheer proximity of each limestone stack between each other made the Port Campbell National Park a popular tourist attraction internationally. Overnight in Melbourne.

Great Ocean Road

12 Apostles

Bells Beach

Breakfast Included

After breakfast, check out and board the transfer for Melbourne city tour. Today we will visit and get to know all the famous landmarks and sights of Melbourne. First visit to Royal Botanic Garden and The Shrine of Remembrance (from outside). After a quick Lunch break (on your own), we will proceed to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a quick tour (no entrance). Continue your city tour and visit Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Yarra River, Arts Centre, South Bank, Fitzroy Garden, and Cooks' Cottage. Later visit Parliament House and St. Patrick’s Cathedral (from outside). We will also have a quick visit to the Chinatown, Swanton Street & Bourke Street Mall. Post the city tour, we will proceed to the airport to take our flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, get transferred to the hotel in Cairns. Overnight stay in Cairns.

Flinders Street Melbourne

Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes

Melbourne GPO Building

Breakfast Included

Good Morning Cairns! Enjoy a day at leisure or prepare yourself for the best moment of your Australia trip. After all today you will see the Great Barrier Reef! There are so many legends and history attached to this natural wonder. It is one of the 7 Natural Wonders and the largest coral reef system in the world. This 1,400-mile stretch of reef system is home to a huge species of life forms – including coral, fish, mollusk, sharks, rays, dugongs, turtles, whales, and dolphins. You can swim, snorkel, dive, or sail across this natural wonder. There is nothing quite like witnessing this wonder for yourself. Overnight Cairns.

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

Breakfast Included.

Breakfast will be ready for you at the hotel before checking out. Board the transfers to explore the Kuranda Rainforest. This place sits 1000 ft above Cairns and is a World Heritage Rainforest. The journey to Kuranda is an experience in itself. We will take a gentle drive up Once you Arrive Explore the quaint village shops for vibrant hand-crafted silk and cotton clothing, the art and crafts markets, and exclusive jewellery, and also go through the rainforest walks. Board Scenic Railway, to reach back to the station. Later, board the transfers to the airport for your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival, you will be immediately dropped off at the hotel for check-in and relax after a long day. Overnight in Sydney.

Colorful Kuranda Scenic Train

Kuranda National Park

Aboriginals

Breakfast Included

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get ready for the last day of exploration. You can choose to spend the day exploring Sydney at leisure or join the group for an Optional Tour of the Blue Mountains and enjoy the scenic vistas unfolding before your eyes. Did you know that the Blue Mountains get its name from the blue haze created by eucalyptus forests in this World Heritage area? Tiny droplets of oil released from the trees mix with water vapor and sunlight to produce the distinctive color... The drive to this spot is a treat in itself. It is one of the most popular places in Sydney. Late in the evening get to imbibe the vibe of this city through its bustling nightlife. Overnight in Sydney.

The 3 Sisters - Blue Mountains

The 3 Sisters - Blue Mountains

Katoomba Cable Way at Blue Mountains, in Scenic World

Breakfast Included

Good morning! This is the last day of your adventure in Australia. After breakfast, be ready for you at the hotel before checking out. Board the flight to Sydney. Upon arrival enjoy the day touring Sydney’s prominent sights accompanied by an expert guide. Travel through the historic rocks district. Stop at Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Gardens for a panoramic view of the Sydney Opera House and the Bridge. A quick stop at the Opera House (from outside) before continuing on to St. Anne’s Cathedral to the Gap; the entrance to Sydney Harbour for breathtaking views of the coast. Post city tour head to the airport for your return journey home with beautiful memories and hopefully, a bagful of souvenirs! Have a safe flight back to the UAE.

Mrs Macquarie’s Chair View

Sydney Opera House

Sydney International Airport