Signature Journeys & Classic Tours 2019

TheGrandEast Coast Tour of Australia and NewZealandCruise on theOvationof the Seas

24 days from €3999

24 NOV - 17 DEC

VISITING: MELBOURNE, CANBERRA, SYDNEY, BLUE MOUNTAINS, BAY OF ISLANDS, AUCKLAND, TAURANGA, WELLINGTON, DUNEDIN, DUSKY SOUND, DOUBTFUL SOUND, MILFORD SOUND

PREMIUM TOUR

DAY 1 – MALTA - MELBOURNE

Parliament House, Old Parliament House, The Aboriginal Tent Embassy, The Australian War Memorial and Lake Burley.Depart Canberra and proceed to Sydney. Check in at The 5* Hilton Sydney Hotel.

Meet your tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Melbourne.

DAY 2 - MELBOURNE

DAY 11/22 - NEW ZEALAND CRUISE ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S OVATION OF THE SEAS Transfer to Sydney Cruise Terminal for embarkation of your cruise on board the Ovation of The Seas. Marvel at the newest and third ship in the Quantum Class, Ovation of the Seas. Featuring the same ground breaking venues as its sister ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, this ship is continuing to take cruisers to new heights. Ovation will offer guests a variety of activities, entertainment and dining options. NEW ZEALAND CRUISE ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S OVATION OF THE SEAS Ovation of the Seas is all about elevated exploration. Open up exotic shores and untamed spectacular landscapes — not to mention a world of elevated experiences onboard. It’s scenery scoping from an unrivaled perspective. Take adventure to new heights on the rock climbing wall, then experience the thrill of a free fall on RipCord® by iFLY®. Or catch a wave on the FlowRider® surf simulator before ascending over 300 feet above sea level in North Star® — all while soaking up breath-taking views of New Zealand’s unspoiled landscape. Leave it to us to literally and figuratively take you to a higher place. The exclusive North Star promises to elevate you both physically and emotionally, revealing 360-degree views of a world you’ve truly never seen before! On this cruise you can simply step into the North Star intimate, jewel-shaped capsule and gently ascend over 300 feet above sea level, where you can take in breath-taking views of the ocean, the ship, and the exciting destinations that we visit. The resident population of sperm whales at Kaikoura can be seen all year round. Orca (killer whales) may be seen from December to March, and humpback whales in June and July. Several dolphin species are seen almost daily in the area. In fact, almost half of the world’s species of whale are seen around New Zealand’s coast.

DAY 8 - SYDNEY

Arrival in Melbourne, transfer and check in at The 5* Crown Metropol Hotel.

Today we will tour this magnificent city known to be one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities of the world. We will see the Harbour Bridge, visit the famous Opera House and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair which is a Sydney landmark. The chair was carved out of a sandstone rock ledge by convicts in 1810. Specially commissioned by Governor Macquarie for his wife Elizabeth who was known to love the area this is one of the best vantage points to view the sights of Sydney Harbour. We then return to King Street Wharf to board the cruise vessel for a luncheon on the overwhelming Sydney Harbour. Today we will travel past the site of the Sydney Olympics to the Blue Mountains National Park. With stunning natural, this world heritage region of the Blue Mountains is an Australian highlight, this slate-coloured haze that gives the mountains their name comes from a fine mist of oil exuded by the huge eucalyptus that form a dense canopy across the landscape of deep valleys. Upon arrival at Echo Point we take a ride on the Scenic Skyway and/or Scenic Railway (rides not included) and awe in wonder at the Three Sisters rock formation. Visit Circular Quay which is the hub of Sydney Harbour, situated at a small inlet called Sydney Cove, the founding site for Sydney and Australia. It is a stepping-off point for most attractions based around the harbour. The quay is a vibrant, bustling place with ferries leaving every few minutes to different parts of the harbour, including Manly, where we will visit today. Manly has well been considered Australia’s favourite seaside resort; on the water’s edge, a destination for all seasons and all ages. It’s an attraction famous for its breath taking natural beauty, scenic walkways alongside harbour and ocean beaches and cultural events. DAY 9 – SYDNEY - BLUE MOUNTAINS DAY 10 - SYDNEY - MANLY

SIGNATURE JOURNEYS & CLASSIC TOURS

DAY 3 - MELBOURNE CITY TOUR

Proceed for Melbourne city tour. Arrival in Melbourne, transfer and check in at The 5* Crown Metropol Hotel. We will travel through the city centre past China Town and Parliament house to Fitzroy Gardens stopping to view Captain Cook’s Cottage. We will then go to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, national Tennis centre and the famous Australian Grand Prix Track. We will then travel over Westgate Bridge for panoramic views and visit the Botanic Gardens. Entry to the Eureka Sky deck 88 to view the city from the Observation Deck. Proceed to the Shrine of Remembrance which was built in 1934. The Shrine is the Victorian state memorial to Australians who have served in war and peacekeeping operations. Enter the Classical interior and discover the reverent solitude of the Sanctuary. View breath taking vistas of Melbourne from the Balcony. Today we travel to Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, we will take a ride on the historic steam train Puffing Billy where we will ride through the forest from Belgrave to Menzies Creek and pass through the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges, with towering mountain ash forests, lyrebirds and fern gullies. Proceed to Warrock farm including lunch. DAY 4 - MELBOURNE

DAY 5 - MELBOURNE

Day at leisure - shopping or visiting relatives.

DAY 6 - MELBOURNE - CANBERRA

Depart Melbourne and transfer to Canberra - Australia’s Capital City. Check in at The 4* QT Canberra Hotel.

DAY 7 - CANBERRA - SYDNEY

There is plenty to see and do in Canberra. Today we will have a morning panoramic view of the most well-known attractions including

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