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Monograms Aussie Adventure(IPJ)

15 Day Package from Cairns to Sydney 
Australia and Olivia Newton-John. They go hand-in-hand, even more than Olivia and John Travolta. According to her song lyrics, “...there's no place that I'd rather be. Yes, it's always Australia for me.” We’re sure you’ll feel the same way as Olivia after you experience this 15-day Australia vacation. Monograms has handled all the details, so you can just enjoy yourself (and maybe brush up on your Olivia song lyrics). In this package, we've arranged your hotel reservations, daily breakfast (plus one lunch), sightseeing, and transfers from/to your hotels to/from the airports. Plus, we've arranged for you to have a Local Host®—someone who is there for you to answer questions, offer suggestions, help you personalize your trip, and make sure your vacation runs smoothly—in Cairns, Melbourne, and Sydney.

In Melbourne and Sydney, we've arranged for you to enjoy guided sightseeing with a local expert, someone who will share insider stories and tell you what it's like to live in these cities. In Melbourne, we’ll take you to Albert Park Lake, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and more. In Sydney, your guided sightseeing tour includes the Opera House and Bondi Beach, the most famous beach in Sydney.

In each city, we've also arranged for you to have a free day to explore on your own (with the support of your Local Host, of course). In Cairns, perhaps take an excursion to the Daintree Rainforest or visit one of the many night markets popular with locals and visitors alike. In Adelaide, perhaps take an excursion to Barossa Valley for wine tasting or visit Rundle Street East for a meal at one of the many cafés and restaurants. Melbourne offers many exciting activities, including the world-famous Penguin Parade. In Sydney, perhaps take a cruise on Sydney Harbour, wander around the cobblestone streets of the Rocks, or climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

It's not just the cities you'll experience on this vacation; we’ll also take you to some of Australia's most amazing natural sights. From Cairns, we've arranged a cruise to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Here, you can choose to snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or join in a presentation by a marine biologist. Photos cannot capture the beauty and vibrancy of the Great Barrier Reef. You must experience it yourself! But that's not all…we’ll also take you to Uluru (Ayers Rock), where you’ll visit the impressive Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Additionally, you'll enjoy drinks and canapés while you witness the sunset at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)—a spectacular sight indeed!

Not to be missed is Kangaroo Island, a pristine wilderness offering protection to many of Australia's native animals. From Adelaide, we've arranged for you to travel to the island and visit Seal Bay with a national park ranger to see a colony of rare Australian sea lions.

With the sightseeing and hotels we’ve arranged, you save time and stress of trying to plan this trip of a lifetime for yourself! Let Monograms handle the details, so all you have to do is pack your bags and enjoy.

Itinerary (2023)

Day 1ARRIVE IN CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA
 Welcome to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” The balance of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
 Today, prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Choose to snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist. Return to Cairns, where the evening is at leisure. (B,L)
Day 3CAIRNS
 A full day at leisure to explore tropical Cairns. Perhaps select an optional excursion to visit a zoo to see crocodiles, kangaroos, and koalas, or to the quiet mountain village of Kuranda via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. (B)
Day 4CAIRNS–ULURU (AYERS ROCK)
 Today, fly to Uluru. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 5ULURU
 This morning, rise early for an inspiring sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Witness incredible views over the dunes and stunning desert landscape. Continue to Walpa Gorge for a guided walk through Kata Tjuta. Later this afternoon, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, which houses an amazing collection of ceramics, paintings, and punu (woodwork) from the Anangu people, the traditional custodians of Uluru. Finish the day at “Sunset Strip” for a drink & canapes, and to witness the changing colors of the rock. (B)
Day 6ULURU–ADELAIDE
 Today, fly to Adelaide (via Alice Springs). The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 7ADELAIDE. EXCURSION TO KANGAROO ISLAND
 Early this morning, depart Adelaide and travel by motorcoach and ferry to Kangaroo Island, one of the world’s last unspoiled habitats. Visit Seal Bay with a national park ranger to see a colony of rare Australian sea lions. Explore Flinders Chase National Park, a sanctuary for native Australian animals, including kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. Stop here for a walk on Remarkable Rocks, with stunning views of the sea. You will also take a boardwalk down a rugged cliff face to Admirals Arch, a unique rock formation and home to a colony of New Zealand fur seals, which can be seen resting on the rocks and playing in the waves. Return to Adelaide late this evening. (B,L)
Day 8ADELAIDE
 A full day at leisure to explore Adelaide. You may choose to join an optional excursion to Barossa Valley for wine tasting and lunch at a winery. (B)
Day 9ADELAIDE–MELBOURNE
 Today, fly to Melbourne, the cosmopolitan heart of Australia. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 10MELBOURNE.
 Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes Federation Square, St. Patrick’s Park, Queen Victoria Market (when open), Albert Park Lake, the Shrine of Remembrance, and St. Kilda Beach. Your tour ends at the Eureka Skydeck for awe-inspiring views of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere’s highest viewing platform. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 11MELBOURNE
 Enjoy a full day at leisure for independent activities. You may want to join an optional excursion to Phillip Island to watch the world-famous Penguin Parade, travel the spectacular Great Ocean Road, or explore the famous lanes and arcades of Melbourne. (B)
Day 12MELBOURNE–SYDNEY
 Today, fly to beautiful Sydney. The rest of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. (B)
Day 13SYDNEY
 Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes an Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop. Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered the most beautiful beach in Sydney by many. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)
Day 14SYDNEY
 Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. Choose from our selection of optional excursions, including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge. (B)
Day 15SYDNEY
 Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Included Monograms Meals

American breakfast daily; 2 lunches

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