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GLOBUS 2010: CRUISING THE SOUTH PACIFIC W/ FIJI EXT (PCRQ)
25 days incl. air, or 23 days from Nadi to Cairns
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 Experience the best of Australia and New Zealand-by land and sea-on this in-depth Cruise & Tour vacation. Begin your trip with three nights in the tropical paradise of Fiji before flying to Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand. In Auckland, enjoy a city tour and embark your Princess cruise ship to set sail for a 12-night cruise. In New Zealand, your cruise stops in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Tauranga. You also see Fiordland National Park, New Zealand's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Park. Enjoy extraordinary scenic beauty as you cruise on Milford Sound and witness the sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water's depths. Then cruise to Melbourne, Australia, stopping first in Tasmania. At each stop in your cruise, choose from optional tours, excursions, and activities to give you a unique experience at each destination. Disembark in Sydney, Australia's largest city. In Sydney, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit one of Australia's leading opal companies to learn how the beautiful gems are mined. Then fly to the Outback, where Ayers Rock and the magnificent Olgas, a geological splendor of some 30 brilliant monoliths, await. Experience an Aboriginal 'Dreamtime' tour and learn about this important native culture. In Alice Springs, see how Outback locals live and learn how medical and education services are provided to those living in remote regions. A highlight of your Outback tour is the opportunity to ride a camel to watch the sunrise at Ayers Rock. Tour the base of Uluru and learn of its significance in Aboriginal 'Dreamtime' mythology. Finally, head to Cairns, gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where you cruise aboard a catamaran to one of the Great Barrier Reef's many tropical islands. Snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or walk through the cool rainforest. What a wonderful ending to a fantastic journey. Cherish this vacation, including Australia and New Zealand land and cruise adventures, for a lifetime!
HOTELS
Cairns Rydges Esplanade Resort (F), Alice Springs Lasseters Hotel (F), Ayers Rock Desert Gardens Hotel (F), Sydney The Menzies Sydney (SF), South PacifIc Cruise Diamond Princess, Auckland SKYCITY Hotel (SF), Fiji Extension Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa (SF)
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| Call (800) 468-2359 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8655826 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1-2 | Board your transpacific flight | Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line. | | Day 3 | Nadi | Welcome to Fiji! Upon arrival, transfer to the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. This afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the island. Visit VISEISEI VILLAGE, where the Fijian people first landed centuries ago, and the GARDEN OF THE SLEEPING GIANT to see a stunning private collection of tropical orchids. Then, stroll through a LOCAL MARKET to see the various crops grown on the island before visiting the largest Hindu temple in Fiji. | | Day 4 | Fiji | Two full days at your leisure. Your Local Host will have suggestions for optional activities. (B) | | Day 5 | Fiji | Two full days at your leisure. Your Local Host will have suggestions for optional activities. (B) | | Day 6 | Fiji | Today, transfer to the airport to board your flight to New Zealand. (B) | | Day 7 | Auckland | This morning, sightsee in this attractive city that is known as the 'City of Sails.' This afternoon, transfer to the harbor and embark your Princess cruise ship. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Tauranga | Spend the day in the port town of Tauranga on the Bay of Plenty. Choose from a list of optional shore excursions, like a day trip to geothermal Rotorua and a visit to the 'Hobbiton' movie set from Lord of the Rings followed by a cruise through the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | At Sea | Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D) | | Day 10 | Christchurch | Enjoy a day in the 'Garden City' with its old stone buildings and the charming Avon River. Take an optional tour of the city or visit the International Antarctic Centre, which depicts life on the frozen continent. (B,L,D) | | Day 11 | Dunedin | Take in the Scottish influences and heritage in Dunedin. Choose from a list of optional shore excursions, including a sightseeing tour, a wildlife cruise to see penguins, and a ride on the scenic Taieri Gorge Railway. (B,L,D) | | Day 12 | Milford Sound | Today, cruise on stunning Milford Sound in FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world as you are surrounded by sheer rock walls and majestic waterfalls. (B,L,D) | | Day 13 | At Sea | Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D) | | Day 14 | At Sea | Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D) | | Day 15 | Hobart | Enjoy the day in 'Tassie.' Perhaps take an optional shore excursion to Port Arthur, where the first convicts arrived in the 1830s, or to a local wildlife park to see famed Tasmanian Devils. (B,L,D) | | Day 16 | At Sea | Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D) | | Day 17 | Melbourne | Explore the Victorian city of Melbourne. A selection of optional shore excursions is available, including a city tour and a wildlife park where you will see koalas and kangaroos, followed by wine tasting in the Yarra Valley. (B,L,D) | | Day 18 | At Sea | Take advantage of the onboard activities and facilities. (B,L,D) | | Day 19 | Sydney | Your cruise ends this morning. After disembarking your ship, explore one of the world's most beautiful cities. Sightseeing starts with a SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE that highlights the natural wonder of this magnificent bustling waterway. Explore the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided tour of its amazing interior and theaters. Then, travel to Mrs. Macquarie's Chair on the edge of the city's BOTANICAL GARDENS for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the harbor, Sydney Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Feel like a local while touring inside the world-famous BONDI SURF BATHERS' LIFE SAVING CLUB and enjoy a lifesaving demonstration! See some of the city's original suburbs and the historic Rocks area, home to Sydney's original convicts. Stop at one of the country's leading OPAL COMPANIES to discover how the beautiful gems are mined. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special welcome dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. (B,D) | | Day 20 | Sydney | A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city. (B) | | Day 21 | Ayers Rock | Uluru, also called Ayers Rock, is sacred to the Aboriginal people Today, fly to 'The Centre of Australia.' Travel to a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological splendor of some 30 brilliant monoliths. There is time to take photos before returning to TOUR around the base of Uluru, learning of its significance in Aboriginal 'Dreamtime' mythology. Later, visit the 'Sunset Strip' for a champagne toast in the Outback as you witness the changing colors of the Rock. (B) | | Day 22 | Alice Springs | For an unforgettable experience you may choose to rise early for an optional camel ride to watch the sunrise at Ayers Rock. Then, fly to Alice Springs. Here, visit the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE and the SCHOOL OF AIR to appreciate how medical and education services are provided to those living in remote regions. Then, on to Anzac Hill, a tribute to Australia and New Zealand's war heroes. You will also visit the historic OLD TELEGRAPH STATION to discover the history of how early settlers developed communications. This evening, enjoy a truly unique Aussie experience-an OUTBACK BARBEQUE that features a meal of typical campfire fare, fascinating tales of the Outback, and Aboriginal folklore. (B,D) | | Day 23 | Cairns | Today, experience an ABORIGINAL 'DREAMTIME' TOUR and learn more about this important native culture from your Local Guide. Later, fly to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. (B) | | Day 24 | Cairns | 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. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D) | | Day 25 | Cairns | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Pricing is based on inside cabin category J/JJ; upgrade to an outside obstructed view cabin category F/FF from $216; a balcony cabin category BB/BC from $919 or a balcony mini-suite category AB/AC from $1459.Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes, and fees of $376 are additional.Single Room Supplement: $1795Triple Room Reduction per person: $216Extra nights per person in Cairns:in single room $114; in twin room $74; in triple room $69Extra nights per person in Fiji:in single room $149; in twin room $86; in triple room $762011 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2010.
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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