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Melbourne International Flower Show 20 to 25 March 2018 11
The Best of South Australia 30 August to 8 September 2018
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Ultimate Tasmania 2 to 14 March 2018 12 & 13
Spring on Norfolk Island 19 to 28 September 2018
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Easter in Adelaide & The Murray Princess 30 March to 6 April
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Brisbane & The Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba 20 to 25 September 2018 36 & 37
LaBohème on Sydney Harbour 15 to 19 April 2018
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Canberra Floriade and NSW Spring Gardens 1 to 9 October 2018
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Autumn Leaves of Victoria 24 April to 5 May 2018
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Upper Murraylands Cruise 11 to 19 October 2018
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Darwin to Broome 30 May to 10 June 2018
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Evita – Sydney Opera House 2 to 5 October 2018
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Melbourne & The Ballarat Winter Wonderlights 15 to 20 July 2018
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Fremantle to Sydney Top End 11 to 29 October 2018
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Winter Escape – Port Douglas & Cairns 30 July to 6 August 2018
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Coral Coast Discovery Cruise 22 to 30 October 2018
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Cairns and The Great Barrier Reef Cruise 2 to 10 August 2018
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Tasmania Cruise 16 to 24 November 2018
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The Ghan Expedition 14 to 19 August 2018 & 11 to 16 September 2018
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Cocos & Christmas Island 3 to 10 November 2018
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The Red Centre 14 to 21 August 2018
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Christmas in Norfolk Island 22 to 31 December 2018
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Tuscan Villa Stay 26 May to 7 June 2018
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New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach 24 October to 12 November
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Singapore & Kota Kinabalu 21 to 31 July 2018
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Singapore to Sydney Cruise 9 November to 1 December 2018
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Fiji Island Cruise 4 to 14 August 2018
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Northern Lights 17 November to 3 December 2018
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The Best of Germany and Norway Cruise 9 to 29 August 2018
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Christmas Markets in Germany & Austria 30 November to 11 December 2018
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Captivating Croatia Plus Slovenia & Austria 30 August to 20 September 2018
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A Medieval Bohemian Christmas 15 to 27 December 2018
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Ancient Cities of China & A Yangtze River Cruise 1 to 17 September 2018
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Christmas Cruise on the South Pacific 19 December to 2 January 2019
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Spain and Portugal 6 to 22 September 2018
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Christmas onboard the Queen Victoria 19 December to 7 January 2019
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South Pacific Cruise - Majestic Princess 13 to 27 September 2018
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Mediterranean Gems - Spain, Italy and Greek Isles Cruise 19 September to 6 October 2018 68 & 69 Singapore to Fremantle Cruise 19 September to 6 October 2018
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Cuba & Caribbean Cruise 13 October to 1 November 2018
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ings Tours and Travel is a leading West Australian owned and operated company specialising in escorted holidays from Perth.
We have been creating dream holidays since 1986 and we pride ourselves on delivering a unique travel experience that results in our customers coming back to us time and time again. Kings Tours are for those who are looking for a quality, creative and professional travel company. We will ensure you are looked after from your first inquiry, right through to the moment you return from your holiday. We think of your comfort, your safety, your time and most of all, your enjoyment.
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THE KINGS DIFFERENCE We offer a wonderful range of exciting and rewarding holiday experiences within Australia and overseas. Some of the benefits we provide are; 33
Home pick-up and return provided by Hughes Private Vehicles
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Experienced Tour Managers from Kings Tours who travel with you from Perth on most tours
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Local Guides in each country who look after our groups
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Tailored itineraries to suit our clientele
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Tour Presentations held in Perth & Mandurah
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Most meals and sightseeing included in our tours
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Pre-tour get-togethers for all overseas tours
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Travelling with people of a similar age
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Personalised service with friendly and experienced staff in the Kings Offices
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Easily accessible offices located in West Leederville, Marmion & Mandurah
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WHY CHOOSE KINGS?
OUR TOUR MANAGERS
We care about the small things that make a big difference. We understand our clients and in order for us to deliver a rewarding holiday to you, we ensure that we have caring and organised staff, products that suit you, suppliers that understand our business and efficient systems in place.
Our Tour Managers are a fundamental part of our business. They all go above and beyond and do their very best to ensure our tours are successful and our clients have an amazing experience.
Our goal is to provide you with a fun and pleasurable experience where you have peace of mind knowing that you are cared about. We also want you to experience a sense of achievement and leave you feeling confident to come back and book your next adventure.
Our Tour Managers are carefully selected for their travel experience, organisational skills and caring approach to their role. Friendly and professional, they do their utmost to ensure your holiday is a successful and enjoyable one. We understand that not everyone feels they need to travel with a Tour Manager onboard however, it is the little things that they take care of which makes a huge difference.
KINGS TRAVEL AND CRUISE We understand that not everyone may want to or is able to travel on one of our escorted group tours. You may want to organise your own holiday and have it all organised the way you want it to be. That is why we have launched, Kings Travel and Cruise. We will organise private tailor-made holidays just for you. Using the same coordinated expertise and experience that we dedicate to our own tours, we will assist you in creating your own ideal holiday.
Our Tour Managers are on tour for the benefit of every client. They really are thinking of your comfort, your safety, your time and most of all your enjoyment and that is what makes travelling with Kings Tours so special.
Our new website for leisure holidays is www.kingstravel.com.au
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THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE HOME PICK-UP & RETURN
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Your dream holiday starts from the time you are picked up from home in a private vehicle by a professional driver. Your driver will assist you with your luggage and if you are transferring to the airport, you won’t just be dropped at the door. The driver will park and walk with you into the terminal for you to meet up with your Tour Manager or fellow passengers. At the end of your holiday, your driver will transfer you safely home again to make sure you are safe inside your house before leaving, we even provide a Welcome Home package on your arrival home.
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Home pick-up and return is provided within the Perth Metro area including Mandurah. For those who live outside the pickup range, in the country or interstate, please call the office to discuss your options. It’s all a part of the unique service Kings Tours and Travel provide for their clients. Home pick up included in the Perth Metro and surrounding areas. Surcharges apply for pickups outside the included radius. For further information, please contact the office or visit our website.
20% off your travel insurance base cost plus 2 x $50 Kings Tours discount vouchers It’s FREE to Join! Simply phone or email us to register Freecall: 1800 677 760 Email: office@kingstours.com.au
REWARD PROGRAM Everyone likes to be rewarded and you can too. If we receive a new enquiry and the referral was from you as a sign of our appreciation we will send you a small gift. If that enquiry proceeds to a booking you will receive a $100 Kings Travel Voucher. The more referrals we receive the more you will be rewarded. *Terms and Conditions apply
NEWSLETTER Get the latest news & special offers emailed straight to you! Call us today on 08 9380 6656 or visit the homepage of our website www.kingstours.com.au.
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WHEN BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY When planning our tours, the team at Kings Tours and Travel always have your comfort, safety and wellbeing as a priority therefore we have put together some important things to consider prior to booking your next holiday.
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All of our tours involve walking and some climbing of stairs. Unfortunately or fortunately, the world is not flat! Lifts are not always available. It is important that you can ascend and descend stairs unaided and without assistance unless you are travelling with a travelling companion/carer.
You are required to manage your own luggage at airports. Porters and trolleys are not always available. Passengers might like to consider investing in a 4 wheel suitcase, which are light and easy to push.
a AIRPORT ASSISTANCE Some airports are large and it can be quite a walk from check-in to the departure gate and vice versa. Do you need assistance to board an aircraft? If your answer is yes to this question please let us know before you depart so that we can request wheelchair assistance for you. It is the airline who provides the assistance and whilst the Kings Tour Manager is there to lead the group, it is the airline that will provide this service and airport assistance will be their responsibility.
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d OUR TOUR MANAGERS Our Tour Managers are on tour for the benefit of every client and they are not to be used as a personal carer. If you require personalised service and more one on one assistance, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us in case we can make arrangements for you. On all tours, a minimum number of passengers is required in order for a Tour Manager to escort the tour.
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Staying healthy is also important while on holidays so a check-up with your medical professional before you go away is always recommended and if anything has changed with your health please let us know so that we can pass on any relevant information.
If you have any personal or physical constraints that may restrict you in managing your holiday on your own, you must advise us at the time of booking so we can make your holiday more comfortable. We will then confirm whether the suppliers can accommodate your special requests/meal requirements and any other special needs. Many of our suppliers and airlines need this information very early in the booking process and at times, additional paper work has to be completed.
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Travel Insurance is as essential as your passport, regardless of your travel destination. The cost of travel insurance is based on the type of cover requested, the age of the insured, the destination of travel, length of stay and any preexisting medical conditions. A wide range of travel insurance policies are available and we will assist you in selecting the right one for you.
We believe there are holidays for everyone and by us asking a few questions about special requirements and capabilities of you the traveller(s), together we can ensure you have a great holiday. Most importantly Travel is Magical and it should be enjoyed so careful planning from the start is always the way to do it and who better to help you than Kings Tours and Travel. We have been creating dream holidays since 1986 and we pride ourselves on what we can offer our clients.
TRAVELLING ALONE? DON'T WORRY. About a third of people travel alone. We will match people in twin accommodation / cabins when available, saving you money. You won’t be left alone, the Kings Tour Manager will be looking after you. There will be group activities almost every day.
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Tour Highlights City sights tour of Melbourne Visit Melbourne’s iconic Eureka
Tower High Tea at the Intercontinental
Melbourne – The Rialto Travel back in time at the quaint
village of Olinda Enjoy lunch at the Cuckoo
Restaurant Visit Cloudehill Nursery Experience the Melbourne
International Flower and Garden Show
MELBOURNE International Flower Show
Dinner on-board the Colonial
Tramcar Restaurant
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6 DAYS, TUESDAY 20 TO SUNDAY 25 MARCH 2018
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he smell of freshly cut grass and bursting blooms will scent the Melbourne air once again for the Annual Melbourne Flower Show.
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 high tea and 2 dinners
Featuring the best landscape and floral talent from Australia and around the world alongside an extensive array of garden retail products, the show is a celebration of lifestyle and our great outdoors.
All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person DAY 1 PERTH TO MELBOURNE a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Melbourne. Upon arrival we’ll transfer you to the centrally located hotel in Southbank. Hotel: Travelodge Southbank, Melbourne for 5 nights DAY 2 CITY SIGHTS AND HIGH TEA B / HIGH TEA After a hearty breakfast we’ll take you on a city sights tour including a spectacular visit to the Eureka Skydeck. In the afternoon, it’s time to put your feet up and experience the opulence of High Tea at the Intercontinental Melbourne – The Rialto. DAY 3 FOOD AND GARDENS B / L This morning we take you to visit the stunning Cloudehill Garden & Nursery. The gardens were inspired by the arts and crafts gardens in England. On our way to lunch we visit the quaint little village of Olinda where you can spend some time wandering amongst the lovely shops.
DAY 4 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW B Today is dedicated to spending time at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Apart from the wonderful show gardens vyingPerth for a prize to marvel at, there are wonderful displays of boutique gardens, children’s gardens, a sculpture exhibition and even an achievable gardens section! There is truly something for everyone here.
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DAY 5 FREE DAY | COLONIAL TRAMCAR DINNER B / D We have left today free for you to either enjoy Melbourne at your leisure or catch up with family/friends. In the early evening we’ll come back together to enjoy our farewell dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.
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DAY 6 MELBOURNE TO PERTH B / IFM a After breakfast and a leisurely morning we’ll transfer back to Melbourne airport and fly home to Perth. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to transfer you safely home.
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TASMANIA 13 DAYS, FRIDAY 2 TO WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH 2018
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DAY 1 PERTH TO HOBART a IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Hobart via Melbourne. Upon arrival we transfer to the hotel. Hotel: Wrest Point Casino 2 nights
cruise on the Gordon River and enjoy a buffet lunch. The rest of your afternoon will be at leisure. DAY 5 STRAHAN – WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAIL - CRADLE MOUNTAIN B / D Today board the West Coast Wilderness Rail for our spectacular River and Rainforest journey from the original harbourside Regatta Point Station in Strahan. On return into Strahan, you’ll re-board the coach and head to scenic Cradle Mountain.
asmania, an island of dramatic coastlines, quaint villages, convictbuilt heritage and magnificent food and wine.
DAY 2 SALAMANCA MARKETS & MONA GALLERY B / D After breakfast we’ll take you to the Salamanca Markets for you to explore at your leisure. This afternoon, we head to the Mona Gallery - The Museum of Old and New Art. There is free time for those who would prefer this instead.
Our ultimate tour includes many highlights such as an awe-inspiring cruise on the Gordon River, an overnight stay in the beautiful Cradle Mountain National Park, a ride on the Wilderness Railway, guided tours of Woolmers Estate and the National Rose Garden and so on!
DAY 3 HOBART - STRAHAN VIA RUSSELL FALLS & LAKE ST CLAIR B / D This morning leave Hobart and head west to Russell Falls. After a short walk to see the falls head to Curringa Farm and enjoy a light lunch. Our last stop today will be The Wall of the Wilderness before heading to Strahan.
DAY 6 CRADLE MOUNTAIN TOURING STANLEY B / L / D This morning you’ll enjoy a visit to Dove Lake to see the spectacular Cradle Mountain and visit Waldheim Chalet. Then farewell Cradle Mountain as we make our way to the North Coast. Lunch today is at Hellyers Road Distillery. After lunch we head to the town of Stanley.
Hotel: Strahan Village for 2 nights
Hotel: Stanley Seaview Inn for 2 nights
We’ll take you around the island to all the must-see sights providing extensive commentary and local knowledge.
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DAY 4 STRAHAN - GORDON RIVER CRUISE B / L Following breakfast, you’ll join a World Heritage Cruise. You will go through Hells Gates, the narrow entry into the harbour from the Southern Ocean, for a dramatic
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Hotel: Cradle Mountain Hotel for 1 night
DAY 7 WOOLNORTH STATION TOUR OF WINDMILLS B / L / D This morning you’ll take a guided tour of the historic Woolnorth property. Get up close to the cliff top towers of the Woolnorth Wind Farm and information centre.
Visit Salamanca Markets and
the Mona Gallery in Hobart Take a World heritage Luncheon
Cruise in Strahan View Russell Falls and the Wall of
the Wilderness Ride on the West Coast
Wilderness Railway Overnight stay at the Cradle
Mountain Lodge Witness the magnificent
lake and mountain views in Grindelwald Guided Tour of Woolmers Estate Guided Tour of Port Arthur Plus so much more!
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Then you’ll visit the historic Woolnorth property homestead and historic precinct to finally end the tour at the breathtaking Cape Grim. After the tour, lunch will be ready to enjoy. DAY 8 STANLEY - LAUNCESTON B / L / D Your morning tea treat today is at the House of Anvers Chocolate Factory. Continuing our way south, we arrive in Sheffield where we will enjoy a picnic lunch. Next, stop in Elizabeth Town where we have arranged a visit for you at the Ashgrove Cheese Company. Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor for 2 nights DAY 9 LAUNCESTON - BEACONSFIELD GRINDEWALD B / D We start our sightseeing this morning with a tour of Launceston. We then make our way north to Grindelwald where we enjoy this magnificent setting amid lakes and mountain views. You’ll visit the Beaconsfield Gold Mine and Heritage Museum. DAY 10 LAUNCESTON – SWANSEA B / D After breakfast, depart Launceston via the Heritage Highway which follows the same route as horse-drawn coaches did in the colonial days. Stop in Ross, which sits on the banks of the Macquarie River before continuing to Swansea on the north-west shore of Great Oyster Bay and overlooking Freycinet National Park. Hotel: Swansea Motor Inn for 1 night
DAY 11 SWANSEA EAGLEHAWK NECK B / D This morning we take you on a drive to see this beautiful coast which includes Coles Bay and a visit to Kates Berry Farm. On our way to our beautiful Eaglehawk accommodation, we stop at the Port Arthur Lavender Farm to wander among the Tasmanian lavender fields. Continue to the hotel where you will have time to settle in and relax with a drink before dinner. Hotel: Lufra, Tasman Peninsula for 2 nights DAY 12 PORT ARTHUR B / D Today will be spent at Port Arthur Historic Site. Your guide will bring the history of this penal settlement alive with a private tour. We have selected particular buildings on your personal route which enable you to experience the breadth of the Port Arthur story. After which you will be free to explore the site at your leisure. After a great day, we return to our hotel for dinner. After dinner we head out on a lantern lit Ghost tour back at the Port Arthur Historic Site. DAY 13 HOBART TO PERTH B / IFM a Before departing this morning, enjoy a short walk from the hotel to a view the natural rock formation of the Tessellated Pavement. From here we head back to Hobart for our flight home to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
Return Economy Airfares and taxes 12-nights' deluxe accommodation with private facilities Breakfast daily, 4 lunches & 10 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $5,490* Twin Share $6,590* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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pend Easter in South Australia with 3-nights in Adelaide staying at the beautiful Peppers Waymouth Hotel followed by 4-nights onboard the PS Murray Princess. There are so many highlights included in this holiday such as a full day excursion to the Barossa Valley, High Tea at the Intercontinental in Adelaide, a visit to Monarto Zoo, days & nights filled with fun, good food and entertainment and last but not least, the beautiful scenery.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO ADELAIDE a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Adelaide. Upon arrival we’ll take you on a tour of the city sights including a visit to Haigh’s Chocolate Shop to pick-up some Easter treats. Settle in to the hotel before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Peppers Waymouth Hotel for 3 nights DAY 2 THE BAROSSA VALLEY B / L / D After breakfast, we head out to the Barossa Valley. Enjoy a stop at the Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre to sample some wines before enjoying lunch at Barossa Chateau. After lunch, you’ll take a guided tour of the Chateau including Hermann Thumm’s extensive collection of porcelain. Towards the end of the day you’ll get to enjoy the views from the vantage point at Mengler Hill then head north to the village of Tanunda before returning to our hotel for dinner.
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DAY 3 EASTER INDULGENCE B / L / D Happy Easter! Enjoy a leisurely start to the day while you relax over breakfast. Mid-morning we depart for a visit to the beautiful and formal Botanic Gardens. This afternoon you’re in for another treat as you enjoy Easter Sunday High Tea at the InterContinental Hotel in Adelaide. DAY 4 ADELAIDE TO MANNUM B / L / D After breakfast, we depart the hotel and make our first stop at Mount Lofty Summit. On a clear day you will see stunning views over the city and Gulf St Vincent. From here we head to Monarto Zoo; a 1,500-hectare open range zoo where you will enjoy an early lunch before continuing to Mannum to board PS Murray Princess. Mid-afternoon, head up river to Caurnamount on the PS Murray Princess. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner on-board. Cruise: PS Murray Princess for 4 nights
Tasting at Jacobs Creek Winery
in the Barossa Valley Gallery tour and tasting at
Barossa Chateau Easter Sunday High Tea at the
Intercontinental Hotel Visit to Monarto Open Range
Zoo including lunch Dance and enjoy dinner at the
Captains dinner Enjoy an Aussie BBQ on the
banks of the Murray River Spend time in the quaint
German village of Hahndorf
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 3 nights' accommodation Peppers Waymouth Hotel & 4 nights’ accommodation onboard the Murray Princess Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
DAY 5 SALTERS STATION B / L / D Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we join a guided tour of Burk Salter Wines vineyards and surrounding vineyard and enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door which is fitted out with beautiful red gum bars. DAY 6 AUSSIE BBQ B / L / D Today we’ll cruise upriver to picturesque Swan Reach. Join a guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum. Cruise downriver after lunch to Sunnydale for the Woolshed Show. Tonight enjoy a great Aussie Barbecue; cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River.
DAY 7 NGAUT NGAUT / FAREWELL DINNER B / L / D This morning we’ll cruise slowly downriver to Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites. Tonight the Captain and his Officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain’s Buffet where you’ll have a chance to dress up and dance, if you wish. DAY 8 HAHNDORF > ADELAIDE TO PERTH B / IFM a After breakfast, disembark the Murray Princess then sit back and relax while you enjoy the scenic drive to Adelaide airport. We’ve included a stop in Hahndorf on the way for you to browse the shops and purchase lunch. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,190* Twin Share $5,050* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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SYDNEY HARBOUR 5 DAYS, SUNDAY 15 TO THURSDAY 19 APRIL 2018
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ith special guest, Sacha Mauboub, the host extraordinaire from ‘Morning Melodies’ at The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre La Bohème on Sydney Harbour La Bohème opens your soul to emotions too big for words. As six friends bare their hearts and souls in a Parisian winter, you’ll fall in love, flare with passion and ache with loss, right alongside them.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO SYDNEY a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private car and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Sydney. Upon arrival we transfer you to our luxury hotel where you’ll spend the next four nights. Settle in prior to enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: ParkRoyal Darling Harbour, Sydney for 4 nights DAY 2 HARBOUR CRUISE & HIGHLIGHT DINNER B / L This morning we board Captain Cook Cruises for the Harbour Story cruise – as the name suggests, we’ll hear commentary of the stories of Sydney and her harbour with unlimited selfservice tea and coffee. Lunch is at our
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own expense today and we have the afternoon free for some retail therapy on Darling Harbour or perhaps some personal sightseeing. We have a special outing this evening a delightful dinner at the revolving 360 Bar & Dining at Sydney Tower. Enjoy sweeping views of this dynamic city as we gently revolve a full 360 degrees! DAY 3 OPERA ON THE HARBOUR B / L / D After breakfast we head off on our sightseeing tour of the Harbour City! Firstly, we drive to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair on the harbour foreshore. The chair was carved out of the sandstone by convicts for Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s wife in order for her to watch the activity on the harbour and await the arrival of ships from England. The point provides us with wonderful views of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison. We then make our way to the Sydney Opera House where we meet our local guide for a tour with a difference. We’ll take
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restaurant at Sydney Tower Guided tour of the Sydney
Opera House including lunch at Opera Kitchen Premium Seats at Opera on
the Harbour’s, La Bohème Guided walking tour of
Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens including lunch Exclusive Tour of Sydney
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a tour of this fascinating cultural icon and then enjoy a delightful gourmet tasting plate lunch from the world class Opera Kitchen. We return to our hotel this afternoon to prepare for our evening out. We enjoy an early dinner, then transfer to the magical harbouredge setting on Sydney Harbour where the waterways are transformed into an astonishing floating stage. Sit back in the grandstand in our Premium Seats at the water’s edge and immerse yourself in Puccini’s passionate music.
appointed Charles Fraser as the superintendent of the gardens. The gardens have over 4000 trees and plants from all over the world. There are specialist collections in the herbarium and the pyramid glasshouse where the heat and humidity support an outstanding mixture of tropical and sub-tropical plants. At the end of our tour we enjoy lunch at the Botanic Gardens Restaurant overlooking the pond and leafy surrounds. The rest of the day is ours to enjoy Sydney.
DAY 4 SYDNEY'S ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS & LUNCH B / L After our late evening last night we have a leisurely start to the morning. Late morning we have arranged a guided walking tour of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens, a truly beautiful and cool retreat in the heart of the city. These magnificent gardens became a Botanic Garden in 1816 when Governor Macquarie had a road constructed to Mrs Macquarie's Chair and
DAY 5 SYDNEY TO PERTH B / IFM a We have a leisurely breakfast this morning before completing our check-our procedures. We say farewell to Sydney today as we connect with our flight to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home completing a wonderful holiday full of fantastic memories.
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all in love with the light breeze, colourful leaves, bare trees and gorgeous towns such as Mildura, Swan Hill and Echuca as you follow the Murray River to colourful Bright. DAY 1 PERTH TO ADELAIDE a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Adelaide. We will be met on arrival by our local touring coach and we will enjoy a brief city sights tour on the way to our hotel. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Adelaide for 1 night
DAY 2 ANZAC DAY | BAROSSA CHATEAU | MILDURA B / D For those that wish to attend Anzac Day, Dawn Services, we will arrange transfers and then breakfast will be available on your return to the hotel. We head north today from Adelaide into the Barossa Valley with a stop at the Barossa Chateau for morning tea. Whilst at the chateau enjoy a guided tour including Hermann Thumm’s extensive collection of porcelain. This afternoon we travel via the Riverland to Mildura. Hotel: Quality Resort Inlander, Mildura for 2 nights DAY 3 MILDURA ON THE MURRAY RIVER B / D This morning we meet up with our local guide and head out to Redcliffs where we find the first irrigation and soldier settlement established in 1919. Next stop is Woodsies Gem Shop, Australia’s largest gemstone cutting and jewellery manufacturing complex. We visit Aladdin’s Cave and have time to purchase lunch from the Cave Inn Café. We travel the short distance to Varapodio Estate to enjoy afternoon tea. We finish off with dinner on board the PS Rothbury. DAY 4 ROBINSWOOD HISTORIC HOMESTEAD | SWAN HILL B / D Today we head to Robinvale where we visit the Robinswood Historic Homestead for a tour and morning tea. Later this afternoon we arrive at the Pioneer Settlement Museum in Swan Hill for a short cruise on the PS Pyab followed by a little free time in the village. Hotel: Ibis Styles, Swan Hill for 1 night
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DAY 5 CATALINA FLYING BOAT | ECHUCA B / L / D From one river port to another, we travel to Echuca. We view the famous Catalina Flying Boat A24-30 - one of only 4 in Australia and a Flying Boat Museum featuring an informative 20 minute film in the theatre. From here we continue to Kerang and Cohuna where we stop for a picnic lunch. This afternoon we take a look at the Torrumbarry Weir. Hotel: Mercure, Port of Echuca for 2 nights DAY 6 THE HISTORIC RIVERPORT OF ECHUCA B / L / D This morning we visit The Great Aussie Beer Shed and the National Holden Museum in Echuca. Lunch is enjoyed cruising on the Murray River Paddlesteamer along the majestic Murray. Back on dry land we travel back to the good ol’days at Sharps Magic Movie House & Penny Arcade. DAY 7 CHOCOLATE, CHEESE & WINE B / L / D After breakfast we set off for Shepparton - the main centre of the Goulburn Valley. We visit the Chocolate Apple Factory. We continue on to Benalla located on the banks of the Broken River. After our lunch at the Benalla Golf Club we head to the township of Milawa where we visit the
Guided tour of Barossa Chateau
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Historic Homestead Pioneer Settlement Museum
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and the National Holden Museum Visit the Chocolate Apple Factory Wine tasting at Brown Brothers
Winery Sample chocolates at the Bright
Chocolate Factory Enjoy lunch at the Stag Deer Farm Visit Lavender Hue Lavender Farm Relax in Lakes Entrance Enjoy a Port of Sale cruise
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DAY 9 THE GREAT ALPINE WAY B / L / D Farewell to Bright as we make our way to Lavender Hue Lavender Farm. Our lunch stop will be in Dinner Plain before our afternoon drive to Lakes Entrance. We descend below the snow line into lush cattle grazing country as we pass through Omeo and Swifts Creek on our way to Bruthen and finally Lakes Entrance. Hotel: Bellevue on the Lakes, Lakes Entrance for 2 nights
northern territory
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,650* $5,490*
Hotel: Quality Inn Latrobe Convention Centre, Traralgon for 1 night DAY 12 POWERWORKS | MELBOURNE TO PERTH B / L / IFM a Today may be our last day on tour but we still have a PERTH great day in store. We head to Morwell for our tour of Powerworks – a real mine and real power station. After our tour we join up for our final lunch together. This afternoon we head across to Melbourne for our flight home. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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Brown Brothers Winery. Our last stop of the day is the Milawa Cheese Company, located in the historic Murray Goulburn Butter Factory.
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BROOME 12 DAYS, WEDNESDAY 30 MAY 2018 TO SUNDAY 10 JUNE 2018
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he Kimberley Region straddles the top end of WA to the North West of Broome.
It’s an ancient landscape with fewer people per kilometre than most places on earth. Hidden in the region’s heart are vast wildlife sanctuaries and spectacular gorges. Our tour begins in Darwin before a visit to Katherine and then onto Kununurra which is the gateway to the East Kimberley, and finishing in Broome. DAY 1 PERTH TO DARWIN a IFM /D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Darwin. Welcome to our 12 day tour to the Top End and Kimberley! Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel and have time to settle in and relax. Tonight we board the Spirit of Darwin for a sunset dinner cruise on Darwin’s harbour – we’ll see Darwin’s skyline from a totally different perspective whilst enjoying our dinner on-board. Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton, Darwin for 3 nights DAY 2 DARWIN SIGHTS & MINDIL BEACH B / L Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before taking in the sights of Darwin. Many people aren’t aware of the importance of Darwin during World War II so we’ll look at the city as it is today and also learn about the involvement and history of the bombings of Darwin. We then take a drive through Fannie Bay; the area is home to the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and The Cyclone Tracey Gallery.
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We enjoy lunch at the Cornucopia Café right on the waterfront overlooking Fannie Bay. The afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight we head to the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. It is a major social event and this fabulous local market offers over 200 stalls with nearly 60 food stalls from more than 30 different countries - where we can buy some dinner. DAY 3 EXPLORING DARWIN B / D We’re going to have a different experience this morning – breakfast with the crocs! Crocosaurus Cove is located in the heart of Darwin City. It has the largest display of Australian reptiles in the world, a two storey fresh water aquarium and a turtle sanctuary. The remainder of the day is ours to enjoy. Tonight we meet up to transfer through to Cullen Bay for our final dinner in Darwin as we watch the sunset at Seafood on Cullen. DAY 4 DARWIN TO KATHERINE B / L / D We farewell Darwin early this morning to make the most of our day! We travel south on the Stuart Highway to the beautiful Litchfield National Park. Just two hours south of Darwin, Litchfield has gained the reputation as the jewel of the Northern Territory’s crown. There will be many great photo opportunities in the National Park. We stop to see the towering magnetic termite mounds standing like ancient guardians of the landscape and the magnificent Florence Falls from the lookout platform. Our lunch venue is the Litchfield Cafe and we also have time at Wangi Falls for a refreshing dip, or perhaps a walk. Early afternoon, we continue south to Katherine. Hotel: Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine for 1 night
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DAY 5 KATHERINE - KUNUNURRA B / L / D We have another special outing this morning as we take the Dawn Cruise on Katherine Gorge. The colours of the early morning create a visual feast as the first two gorges awaken – mist rising above the smooth surface, wildlife stirring from the night, the air crisp and clear. It is a truly memorable start to the day. Back on dry land, we enjoy breakfast on the deck at the Nitmiluk Visitors Centre. From Katherine we travel to Victoria River Crossing and Timber Creek at the northern edge of the Gregory National Park. This park covers 12,500 square kilometres and is in a transitional zone between tropical and semi-arid regions. We then cross the border into Western Australia and arrive in Kununurra. Hotel: Ibis Styles, Kununurra for 4 nights DAY 6 EXPLORING KUNUNURRA B / D This morning you have the opportunity to take an optional flight over the Bungle Bungles (additional cost), otherwise you can enjoy a sleep in! After a leisurely breakfast, we take a tour of Kununurra. The town was established as the residential and administrative centre of the Ord River Scheme. Our sightseeing will include a visit to the town centre and the Diversion Dam, Kellys Knob for excellent views over the surrounding irrigated land and Ivanhoe Crossing. We finish our tour in town where you’ll have time to purchase lunch and have a look around. Later this afternoon, we visit Hidden Valley. The sandstone formations here resemble the domes of the famous Bungle Bungles, which is why they are sometimes called Mini Bungle Bungles – it’s a perfect opportunity to get an “on ground” experience.
Spirit of Darwin for a Sunset
Dinner Cruise Tour of Darwin including lunch Mindil Beach Sunset Markets Breakfast with the ‘crocs’ Sunset Dinner at Cullen Bay Tour of Litchfield National Park
including lunch Katherine Gorge Cruise Guided Tour of Kununurra Lake Argyle Luncheon Cruise El Questro Station &
Chamberlain River Cruise Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour Guided Tour of Broome Sunset Dinner at Cable Beach
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DAY 8 EL QUESTRO STATION B / L / D Today we head north to Wyndham. Established near the tidal waters of the Cambridge Gulf, the port town is guarded by the thrusting summit of the Bastion Range, towering 1100 feet above sea level at its highest point. We continue to El Questro Station - a million acre cattle station and wilderness park. On arrival we enjoy an early lunch before a cruise through Chamberlain Gorge. On arrival back to the hotel, we enjoy a drink as we take in another Kimberley sunset. DAY 9 KUNUNURRA - BROOME B / D a This morning we farewell Kununurra and fly to Broome. Upon arrival we transfer to our resort style hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. We meet up tonight over dinner in the hotel. Hotel: The Oaks Resort, Broome for 3 nights DAY 10 PEARL FARM AND BROOME B / L / D Today we discover how the rare and beautiful Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl is produced at the Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Our farm tour also includes a Willie Creek boat cruise, a light lunch and time for some retail therapy in the shop. This afternoon we head back to Broome
to stroll through the Japanese Cemetery. The largest Japanese cemetery in Australia it dates back to the very early pearling days and bears witness to the close ties Japan established with Broome in the early twentieth century. DAY 11 EXPLORING BROOME B / L / D We start the day at the Broome Courthouse Markets, there are plenty of stalls to find that perfect gift for someone back home before departing tomorrow. Leaving the markets we take a sightseeing tour of Broome this morning. We’ll see the red rocks of Gantheaume Point, the port area. We then head to Chinatown jetty and pass by The Sun Pictures building, the open air theatre owned by the Yamsaki family. We’ll visit the fascinating attraction, Pearl Luggers. It’s often said that Broome’s pearling industry is as rich in culture as it is in pearls. We’ll be taken through an exciting array of pearling equipment with memorabilia from actual hard hat diving suits to the hand powered pumps which fed precious air to the divers below. To hear the stories first hand is a memorable experience. The rest of the day is free for us each to do as we please. Late afternoon, we’ll drive out to the famous Cable Beach where we enjoy dinner at Zanders Restaurant. We arrive just before sunset for a unique photo opportunity and the option to ride a camel! (Additional Expense) DAY 12 BROOME TO PERTH B a Following breakfast, we check out of the hotel and transfer to Broome Airport to board our return flight back to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 11-nights' deluxe accommodation with private facilities Breakfast daily, 7 lunches & 10 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $6,650* Twin Share $7,750* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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6 DAYS, SUNDAY 15 TO FRIDAY 20 JULY 2018
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DAY 1 PERTH TO MELBOURNE a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Melbourne. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel. Hotel: Pan Pacific Hotel Melbourne for 2 nights
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DAY 2 WINTER MASTERPIECES & HIGH TEA B This morning we take a quick sightseeing drive around Melbourne’s CBD area before arriving at the National Gallery of Victoria for the 2018 Winter Masterpieces exhibition. This exhibition will feature around 150 works including some never-before-seen in Australia. We spend the entire morning at the gallery and enjoy some free time to purchase a very light lunch, but don’t eat too much, as we are in for a treat this afternoon when we visit The Hotel Windsor for a very special High Tea. They have been serving traditional high tea since 1883! We have plenty of time to enjoy the freshly baked scones with jam and cream, exquisite pastries and finger sandwiches and a glass of sparkling wine. After an indulgent afternoon we return to the hotel. DAY 3 MT MACEDON & DAYLESFORD B / L / D Leaving our hotel we travel through Melbourne’s north western suburbs and head into the Macedon Ranges. The township is at the foot of the mountain and our morning tea venue is at the Top of the Range Tea Rooms. Late morning we make our way to Daylesford, a former
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goldmining town. We have planned our first visit in this area to the Convent Gallery. After lunch, we take a tour of the gallery. There is a viewing deck, an information display and historical self-guided tour of the working machinery and the expanded knitwear store. Our next stop is for the sweet-tooths amongst us as we drop by The Chocolate Mill, here we can see a demonstration on how hand-made chocolates are prepared and of course a sample! We have a short drive into Creswick and arrive at the RACV Goldfields Resort for our next three nights’ accommodation and settle in and enjoy dinner together. Hotel: RACV Goldfields Resort Creswick for 3 nights DAY 4 BALLARAT WINTER WONDERLIGHTS B / D We have a relaxed start to the day and possibly wake to a frosty morning. The Ballarat and Creswick area is renowned for its cooler temperatures during July and its common place for temperatures to drop
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Masterpieces Exhibition High-Tea at the Windsor Hotel Sights of Daylesford and sample
delights Visit the Gold Museum &
Sovereign Hill Enjoy the Winter Wonderlights
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Museum High-Tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel Visit the Museum of Australian
Democracy at Eureka
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 2-nights accommodation in Melbourne at the Pan Pacific 3-nights accommodation in Creswick at the RACV Goldfields Resort Breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 3 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary to as low as 3 degrees if not lower, with snow falling during some winters. This morning we have a short drive into Ballarat and arrive at the Gold Museum. No visit to Ballarat would be complete without a look through Sovereign Hill and its located just across the road from the Gold Museum. Mid-afternoon we return to Creswick for a little free time and then head back to Sovereign Hill for dinner and the evening’s entertainment. Tonight we will enjoy an early dinner and then see a transformed Main Street sparkle with an amazing Winter Wonderlights projection show with over 20 of Sovereign Hill’s buildings lit up with large-scale image projections and Christmas animations. DAY 5 CRESWICK & BALLARAT B / L Following breakfast we have some free time before our visit to the Creswick Woollen Mill. It has over 65 years of history to draw upon, and is now the only remaining Woollen Coloured Spinning Mill of its type left in Australia. The new exhibit gives a great insight into natural
fibre and how these luxurious fibres are processed. After an interesting morning we head into Ballarat and arrive at Craig’s Royal Hotel. This fine “old lady” has not only had a facelift but an extreme makeover and Craig’s is now a stunning venue for our High Tea/ lunch. We complete our day with a visit to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka, dedicated to the central theme of democracy. DAY 6 MELBOURNE TO PERTH B / IFM a All good things must come to an end and our Perth tour is no different. Following breakfast we transfer to Melbourne airport for our flight back to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you safely home.
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PORT DOUGLAS & CAIRNS 8 DAYS, MONDAY 30 JULY TO MONDAY 6 AUGUST 2018
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tropical winter getaway! You’ll enjoy being in the warm weather, getting out and about each day, having fun, seeing wonderful scenery and enjoying lovely food. DAY 1 PERTH TO PORT DOUGLAS a IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Cairns. Upon arrival in Cairns we will transfer you to our hotel in Port Douglas which is surrounded by picturesque rainforest gardens. Hotel: Ramada Port Douglas for 3 nights
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DAY 2 DAINTREE RAINFOREST B / L / D You can enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the pool this morning before its time to set off for the Daintree Rainforest. We arrive in the tiny village of Mossman where you’ll visit the Mossman Gorge Centre. From here, we take a shuttle to view the beautiful Mossman Gorge. The gorge forms the southern sector of the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy a one-hour cruise on the Daintree River followed by lunch. Keep your eyes open for crocs! On arrival back to Port Douglas we’ve allowed time for you to explore the shops, search for a souvenir or just relax in a local café and watch the world go by. DAY 3 LOW ISLES CRUISE B / L / D Set like a jewel in a Great Barrier Reef lagoon, Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral island that appeals to everyone. To protect the reef’s ecology, the number of visitors is restricted so relax, the whole of this beautiful palm-fringed island beach is ours to explore and enjoy. Included today is the return Wavedancer cruise from Port Douglas, morning and afternoon teas, a reef presentation by marine biologist, tropical smorgasbord lunch, all snorkelling equipment provided with qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand, glass bottom boat coral viewing and a guided beach walk with a marine biologist. We’ll return to our hotel after a fantastic day and enjoy dinner.
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DAY 4 PORT DOUGLAS TO CAIRNS B/L/D We farewell Port Douglas this morning and drive to Hartleys Crocodile Farm which is located near Palm Cove. We take a cruise on the still waters of Hartley’s Lagoon on specially-constructed boats. The cruise incorporates a commentary on the significance of wetland habitats and crocodile spotting is guaranteed! We’ll enjoy the programme which will include a presentation on cassowaries, a guided wildlife walk, a visit to the crocodile farm and lunch. It’s now time to head into Cairns and check into our hotel. Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel for 4 nights DAY 5 ATHERTON TABLELANDS B / L / D On our way to the Atherton Tablelands, we make an important morning stop for coffee! At Jaques Coffee, we discover the world of coffee and how it is grown by joining one of the guided "Jaques Coffee Plantation Tours". After, we head across the range to visit the Curtain Fig Tree. To count the tangled roots of the Curtain Fig would take a week. The curtain of aerial roots drops 15 metres to the ground. The Atherton Tableland is rather a unique
Visit to Mossman Gorge Centre Cruise on the Daintree River Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise Glass bottom boat coral viewing
and guided beach walk Jaques coffee plantation tour See the Curtain Fig Tree Entry to Hartley's Crocodile
Adventures A day at Kuranda including
Kuranda Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cable Sunset Cruise and Dinner at
Dundees Restaurant Exclusive Tour of Port Douglas
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place in Australia and what makes it so special is the combination of its geographic location in the Tropics, its pleasant climate and the volcanic activities which have shaped large parts of its landscape. One of the most dramatic examples of this is Lake Barrine –a beautiful volcanic crater lake. It’s here we enjoy lunch in the Lake Tearooms before a cruise with great commentary. After another fun day, we make our way back to Cairns. DAY 6 KURANDA B / D One of the “must do” tours in Cairns is a ride on the historic Kuranda Train for the spectacular ride to the famous, tropical plant clad Kuranda Station. The train journey takes us through the magnificent Barron Falls National Park. Highlights of the ride are picturesque valleys, jungles, railway bridges, tunnels built over a century ago and the Barron Falls themselves. Perched above Cairns on the top of the Range and surrounded by World Heritage Listed Rain Forest is the village of Kuranda. The town is full of arts and craft shops and we have plenty of time to explore the village and purchase lunch. We then board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, across the rooftop of World Heritage listed rainforest areas and back down to the coastal plain (20 minutes). The views are spectacular. We’ll arrive back at the hotel with plenty of time to relax before dinner.
DAY 7 PARONELLA PARK | SUNSET CRUISE B / L / D This morning we drive south to our first stop being the Babinda Boulders for a photo opportunity. Next stop is at the historic Paronella Park. Created in the 1930s by Spaniard immigrant Jose Paronella, this once thriving social and entertainment centre is today still enjoyed by visitors from near and far. Protected by the National Trust, Paronella Park is what remains of a magnificent castle surrounded by acres of gardens, modelled on the best botanic gardens of Europe. We enjoy lunch here and time to explore the site before returning to Cairns. Late afternoon we transfer to the Reef Fleet Terminal for our Sunset Cruise. Picture yourself drinking sparkling wine on deck while watching the tropical sunset from Trinity Inlet. Departing at 5.30pm, the cruise allows us to soak in beautiful views of the waterways, mangroves and mountains in the magical early evening sun. Back on dry land, we enjoy dinner out this evening. After a fabulous final night, we return back to the hotel. DAY 8 PERTH TO CAIRNS B / IFM a We have a leisurely breakfast before we complete our check-out procedures. We have some free time for some souvenir shopping or to wander through the Reef Precinct before transferring to the Cairns Airport. On arrival into Perth, your driver will be waiting for you to transfer you home.
3 nights’ accommodation in Port Douglas at Ramada & 4 nights’ accommodation in Cairns at Shangri-La Hotel Breakfast Daily, 5 lunches and 6 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,250* Twin Share $5,200* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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9 DAYS, THURSDAY 2 TO FRIDAY 10 AUGUST 2018
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t just 35 metres in length and hosting 44 guests, Coral Expeditions II is the ideal small ship for discovering the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. DAY 1 PERTH TO CAIRNS a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Cairns. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to our hotel, located on the water. Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel for 4 nights DAY 2 ATHERTON TABLELANDS B / L / D On our way to the Atherton Tablelands, we make an important morning stop for coffee! At Jaques Coffee, we discover the world of coffee and how it is grown by joining one of the guided "Jaques Coffee Plantation
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Tours". After, we head across the range to visit the Curtain Fig Tree. To count the tangled roots of the Curtain Fig would take a week. The curtain of aerial roots drops 15 metres to the ground. The Atherton Tableland is rather a unique place in Australia and what makes it so special is the combination of its geographic location in the Tropics, its pleasant climate and the volcanic activities which have shaped large parts of its landscape. One of the most dramatic examples of this is Lake Barrine –a beautiful volcanic crater lake. It’s here we enjoy lunch in the Lake Tearooms before a cruise with great commentary. After another fun day, we make our way back to Cairns. DAY 3 KURANDA B / D One of the “must do” tours in Cairns is a ride on the historic Kuranda Train for the spectacular ride to the famous, tropical plant clad Kuranda Station. The train journey takes us through the magnificent Barron Falls National Park. Highlights of the ride are picturesque valleys, jungles, railway bridges, tunnels built over a century ago and the Barron Falls themselves. Perched above Cairns on the top of the Range and surrounded by World Heritage Listed Rain Forest is the village of Kuranda. The town is full of arts and craft shops and we have plenty of time to explore the village and purchase lunch. We then board the Skyrail
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Rainforest Cableway, across the rooftop of World Heritage listed rainforest areas and back down to the coastal plain (20 minutes). The views are spectacular. We’ll arrive back at the hotel with plenty of time to relax before dinner. DAY 4 PARONELLA PARK | SUNSET CRUISE B / L / D This morning we drive south with our first stop being the Babinda Boulders for a photo opportunity. Next stop is at the historic Paronella Park. Created in the 1930s by Spaniard immigrant Jose Paronella, this once thriving social and entertainment centre is today still enjoyed by visitors from near and far. Protected by the National Trust, Paronella Park is what remains of a magnificent castle surrounded by acres of gardens, modelled on the best botanic gardens of Europe. We enjoy lunch here and time to explore the site before returning to Cairns. Late afternoon we transfer to the Reef Fleet Terminal for our Sunset Cruise. Picture yourself drinking sparkling wine on deck while watching the tropical sunset from Trinity Inlet. Departing at 5.30pm, the cruise allows us to soak in beautiful views of the waterways, mangroves and mountains in the magical early evening sun. Back on dry land, we enjoy dinner out this evening. After a fabulous night, we return back to the hotel.
Cruise on the beautiful volcanic
crater lake, Lake Barine Scenic ride on the historic
Kuranda Train and Rainforest Cableway Lunch at the magnificent castle
at Paronella Park Four nights cruising around
the pristine reefs and tropical islands Be guided by an expert Marine
Biologist on glass bottom boat Informative presentations and
educational documentaries History and cultures of the
region and early explorers
**COMBINE THIS TOUR**
Tour Inclusions
Combine this tour with Port Douglas & Cairns which makes a 12-day tour, Port Douglas, Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef, 30 July to 10 August. Call the office for further information.
Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes
DAY 5 CAIRNS | EMBARK CRUISE B / D We have a leisurely breakfast before we complete our check-out procedures. We have some free time for some souvenir shopping or to wander through the Reef Precinct before transferring to the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal at 4:00pm. Late afternoon we will cruise Trinity Bay, enjoy welcome drinks, views of Double Island and the pretty seaside village at Palm Cove and enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Seafood Buffet. Cruise: Coral Expeditions II for 4 nights DAY 6 COOKTOWN AND THE GREAT BARRIER REEF B / L / D Discover the historic town of Cooktown and stroll the wide main street and see buildings dating back to the 1870s. Walk to the botanic gardens where you may see kangaroos and wallabies, visit James Cook Museum to see original artefacts from his ship ‘Endeavour’ and snorkel over the reef on a desert island or take a ride on the glass bottom boat tours.
DAY 8 RIBBON REEFS B / L / D Today you have the full day to discover the pristine Ribbon Reefs including Ribbon Reef #3, Rachel Carson Reef where you can enjoy snorkelling or glass bottom boat tours with the Marine Biologist. DAY 9 DISEMBARK | CAIRNS TO PERTH B / IFM a This morning we return to Cairns, disembark and transfer to Cairns airport for our flight home to Perth. Upon in Perth your driver will be waiting to transfer you home ending this magnificent holiday.
Lizard Island Cooktown
DAY 7 LIZARD ISLAND AND RIBBON REEFS B / L / D Enjoy the morning on Lizard Island, one of Australia’s most beautiful tropical islands. Discover the legend of Mary Watson, snorkel from the beach over giant clam gardens or take an optional early morning hike to Cook’s Look for stunning views over the reef. This afternoon at Ribbon Reef #9 on the rarely visited outer Barrier Reef. Snorkelling and glass bottom boat tours are available.
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Ribbon Reefs Escape Reef Fitzroy Island Nathan Reef Family Islands
4 nights’ accommodation in Cairns at Shangri-La Hotel 4 nights’ onboard Coral Expeditions II Breakfast Daily, 6 lunches and 8 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,990* Twin Share $5,590* Single Price The above prices are based in a Cabin. Upgrades are available as follows; STATEROOM $220 twin share UPPER DECK STATEROOM $340 twin share DELUXE STATEROOM $460 twin share Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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Darwin Katherine Alice Springs Coober Pedy Adelaide August Departure 6 DAYS, TUESDAY 14 TO SUNDAY 19 AUGUST 2018 September Departure 6 DAYS, TUESDAY 11 TO SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2018
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incredible, one-of-akind experience on The Ghan Expedition. Beginning in Darwin, this epic four day, three night, 2979km journey to Adelaide will take you to some of the most remote yet captivating parts of Australia in style and luxury.
DAY 1 PERTH TO DARWIN a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Darwin. Upon arrival we will transfer you to the hotel, where you can settle in. You have time to have a look around before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront for 1 night DAY 2 BOARD THE GHAN / KATHERINE B / L / D After breakfast, we are transferred to Darwin Railway station to board the legendary Ghan. Lunch today will be in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant which is bound to satisfy and delight with culinary wonders prepared on board by our talented chefs. Early afternoon we arrive at Katherine ready to experience your first included Off Train Excursion to the magnificent and spiritual Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. Train: 3 nights on board the Legendary Ghan in Gold Service DAY 3 ALICE SPRINGS B / L / D Wake up to a new view outside your window, in a world which feels a million miles from home. An
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outback sunrise could be one of the most spectacular you'll ever see, setting the tone for the day ahead. After breakfast you'll arrive in Alice Springs ready for another day of exploration. Here you have the opportunity to embark on one of the included Off Train Excursions, taking in the delights of this famous outback town. A full day in Alice Springs gives you ample opportunity to visit the town landmarks, get up close and personal with Australia's incredible flora and fauna or explore the Alice at your own leisure. At this point you may choose to upgrade your excursion with the ultimate outback experience; an intimate scenic fixed wing flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta (additional expense). Come the evening you'll dine beneath a canopy of stars at an authentic Outback BBQ Tour. DAY 4 COOBER PEDY B / L / D After breakfast this morning a friendly tour guide awaits ready to whisk you away for the day. Your destination - the sunscorched opal mining capital of the world, Coober Pedy, where more than half of the residents live underground. Venture into the tunnels and caves of this underground town, where you may
See the magnificent and
spiritual Nitmiluk Gorge Witness an outback sunrise Experience an authentic
Outback BBQ Tour Visit the underground mine-
Coober Pedy Enjoy a gourmet lunch in the
most unique of locations City sights tour of Adelaide
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 1 nights’ accommodation in Darwin at the Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, 3 nights onboard the legendary Ghan in Gold Service & 1 nights’ accommodation in Adelaide at the Stamford Plaza Adelaide Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
even catch opal fever as you mine for riches, visit the otherworldly underground Serbian Orthodox church and take a glimpse of Umoona Opal Mine. Below the earth's surface, you'll enjoy a gourmet lunch in the most unique of locations before setting off to the stunning outback moonscape that is the Breakaways. After an eye-opening action-packed day - if you haven't chosen to stay and find your fortune - it's back on board with plenty of time to ease into a slower gear and prepare yourself for your final evening onboard The Ghan. Dine in style in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, meet and share stories with new friends in the Outback Explorer Lounge (open until late) or simply head back to the privacy of your cabin to wind down, read a book and plan your next epic journey.
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DAY 5 ADELAIDE B / D Looking out of your window this morning you'll notice a dramatic change in landscape as the rich ochre tones of the outback make way for the beautiful green fields and pastoral lands of South Australia. After breakfast you'll have time to Perth reflect on your journey before The Ghan rolls into Adelaide. Upon arrival we will be met by our coach driver who will take us on an enjoyable brief city tour before we head to our hotel and have our final dinner together.
DAY 6 ADELAIDE TO PERTH B / IFM a After a fabulous holiday it is time to head home. We transfer to Adelaide airport and board the flight home to Perth. Upon arrival your driver will be waiting to take you home.
All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person AUGUST DEPARTURE
1 aDARWIN 3 THE GHAN
$5,650* Twin Share $5,750* Single Price SEPTEMBER DEPARTURE
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$5,350* Twin Share Alice Springs
Coober Pedy
$5,450* Single Price
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Hotel: Stamford Plaza Adelaide for 1 night * IFM: In-Flight Meals B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
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RED CENTRE Alice Springs Ayers Rock Kings Canyon Featuring the Field of Lights
8 DAYS, TUESDAY 14 TO TUESDAY 21 AUGUST 2018
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magine feeling like you are in the middle of nowhere! Seeing red earth all around you, this is outback Australia at its finest. Breathtaking views, photo finish sunsets, starry nights skies and the raw beauty of our land.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO ALICE SPRINGS a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Alice Springs. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Chifley Alice Springs Resort for 2 nights DAY 2 SIGHTS TOUR AND ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR B This morning you will head off on a city sights tour of Alice Springs. Stop at the Telegraph Station, established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide. From here we visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which provides a ‘mantle of safety’ to the people of the outback. Visit the School of the Air, an educational service for children living in remote areas and Alice. We learn how children who cannot access schools are educated by radio. Enjoy a panoramic view of the township of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges from the top of Anzac Hill before returning to your hotel.
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DAY 3 AYERS ROCK | FIELD OF LIGHTS B We travel south from Alice Springs and visit a camel farm, where you may choose to purchase a camel ride. Later we stop and view Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving in Ayers Rock. As darkness falls and Uluru is thrown into silhouette, you’ll experience the Field of Lights. As far as the eye can see gentle rhythms of colour light up the desert. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock for 2 nights DAY 4 KATA TJUTA SUNRISE & ULURU SUNSET B / D We have an early rise this morning as we watchthe gorgeous sunrise at Kata Tjuta and enjoy a Walpa Gorge walk. In the afternoon we travel to the Mutitjulu Waterhole to view Aboriginal rock art before visiting the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This evening we witness a breathtaking Uluru sunset. Pick the perfect spot at the Sunset Viewing Area and settle in with a glass of wine and nibbles and witness Uluru’s majestic presence as it changes colours right before your eyes. Afterwards, we travel to our exclusive venue for a BBQ dinner and stargazing (weather permitting).
Sights tour of Alice Springs Visit the Royal Flying Doctor
Service and the School of Air Stop at the Camel Farm Experience sunrise at Kata Tjuta Witness a breathtaking Uluru
sunset BBQ dinner and stargazing at an
exclusive venue See the marvellous views of
Watarrka National Park Stay in Kings Canyon Be captivated by the West
MacDonnell Ranges Enjoy the Field of Light Star Pass
experience
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 7 nights’ accommodation Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
DAY 5 AYERS ROCK TO KINGS CANYON B/D This morning is at your own leisure. This afternoon we will take you on a journey between Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon, through some of the most beautiful and rugged scenery that the outback has to offer. Pass through Curtin Springs and view Atila (Mt. Conner). En route to Kings Canyon we will complete the Creek bed walk. Take in the sights as you set off on a two kilometre stroll along the creek bed, with views of the impressive canyon rim before arriving at the Resort. Tonight enjoy dinner at the resort. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort for 1 night DAY 6 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS B After breakfast we head out into the Watarrka National Park which lies in an ancient Australian landscape that is sacred ground for the Ulpanyali and Lilla people. Make the rocky climb with your guide to the rim of Kings Canyon to be rewarded with marvellous views over Watarrka National Park. Marvel at impressive views of sandstone walls, grottos, chasms and cliffs. Deep down between sandstone cliffs, is the Garden of Eden. Here is a natural spring waterhole surrounded
by local and exotic plants and trees such as gums, bonsai looking trees and enormous prehistoric ferns, creating a truly unique landscape. Departing Kings Canyon we enjoy the amazing outback scenery head back to Alice Springs. Alternatively take an optional helicopter ride over Kings Canyon (additional expense). Hotel: Chifley Alice Springs Resort for 2 nights DAY 7 WEST MACDONNELL RANGES B / L / D Today, be captivated by the natural wonders of the West MacDonnell Ranges. We meet a local guide who will point out significant landmarks and share details of the region’s history and rich culture before visiting the Glen Helen Gorge. After lunch at Standley Chasm walk through Simpsons Gap to the waterhole. Tonight join Joe, Dan, Tommy and Ben Falzon for a home cooked gourmet Be My Guest BBQ dinner at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre. Share stories of ecology, culture and astronomy with the Falzon family and they may even lead you in a sing-along, accompanied by the didgeridoo and guitar. DAY 8 ALICE SPRINGS TO PERTH B / IFM a After breakfast we check out of the hotel, transfer to the airport and begin our journey home. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,450* Twin Share $5,590* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Murray Princess, Kangaroo Island & The Indian Pacific 10 DAYS, THURSDAY 30 AUGUST TO SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2018
Cruise: PS Murray Princess for 3 nights (outside twin cabins)
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ruise the waters of the River Murray onboard the authentic paddle wheeler the PS Murray Princess.
Discover Kangaroo Island, with breathtaking landscapes and fascinating wildlife then board the Indian Pacific and enjoy the landscape revealing hidden secrets, from long abandoned homesteads of the Nullarbor to the marvellously resilient wildflowers of Western Australia. DAY 1 PERTH TO ADELAIDE a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Fly to Adelaide and upon arrival transfer to our centrally located hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide for 1 night DAY 2 ADELAIDE – EMBARK THE PS. MURRAY PRINCESS B / L / D The morning begins with a brief city tour before travelling to Gumeracha to visit the "Rocking Horse" and Toy Factory where we will also enjoy lunch. Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum. Head downriver while enjoying pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Mundurra, you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for
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kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.
DAY 3 MURRAY BRIDGE B / L / D In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built at Edwards Crossing, which quickly became the bustling township of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, we have a guided tour of the town’s historic landmarks and local attractions or go on a wildlife tour at Monarto Zoo (additional cost). Those who chose to experience Monarto Zoo will arrive back onboard the Murray Princess in time for lunch. We continue cruising upriver with a brief stop-over in Mannum for a fascinating visit to Mannum Dock Museum. This afternoon, as we continue cruising upriver to our overnight mooring at Salt Bush Flat; you will have the opportunity to inspect the wheelhouse with the Captain. After dinner, enjoy being entertained by our talented crew. DAY 4 MAZE OF THE RIVER MURRAY B/L/D All ashore for the guided nature walk where our guide will share the secrets of the local flora and fauna. It’s a great way to get in a little exercise before the PS Murray Princess departs for the big river gorges and 90 metre cliffs of the upper river. Mid-morning, join us in the Sturt Dining Room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the riverlands. Just after Fromms Landing, we turn and head downriver to River
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View Lodge (near Piggy Flat / Coolcha) where our discovery vessel awaits for a wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze of the river and the birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river’s muddy edges. The afternoon offers a choice of bocce or fishing challenges before joining the Captain and Officers for pre-dinner drinks and the Captain’s Dinner and Dance. DAY 5 MANNUM / HAHNDORF / KANGAROO ISLAND B / L / D We head back to Mannum and after breakfast, we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf. From here we head to the home and studio of the world renowned artist Hans Heysen. He settled in Hahndorf in 1908 and built his studio, “The Cedars” in the style of a Bavarian Chalet. We will enjoy a guided tour of the house, the studio (which has been kept just the way Hans Heysen left it, including some unfinished sketches) and the extensive gardens. We stop for lunch at the Hahndorf Inn and before enjoying some wine tasting at a popular winery. After our day of exploring Hahndorf we will transfer to catch the Ferry to Kangaroo Island. Upon arrival at our hotel we will settle in before enjoying dinner. Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kangaroo Island for 2 nights
Visit the Rocking Horse and Toy
Factory in Gumeracha Spend time in the quaint
German village of Hahndorf Visit the home and studio of
artist Hans Heysen Enjoy a guided tour of Seal Bay Travel through Flinders Chase
National Park See the beauty of the Nullabor
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager One way airfare including taxes
DAY 6 SEAL BAY / EMU RIDGE EUCALYPTUS DISTILLERY / CLIFFORD’S HONEY FARM / KINGSCOTE WHARF B / L / D After breakfast we take a drive to Seal Bay for stunning views of the neighbouring coastline and take a stroll with your guide through a wild colony of Australian sea lions. Next we head off to see a bird of prey show, it is an amazing and inspiring experience where birds are flown to display their individual flight and hunting characteristics. We visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery where you will learn about the history of the oil distillery and take a guided tour and a delicious BBQ Lunch, plus there is time to buy some of the eucalyptus products and souvenirs. After a delicious lunch we visit Clifford’s Honey Farm to enjoy an informative talk by the beekeeper followed by tastings. Our last stop for today before enjoying dinner at the hotel is at the Kingscote Wharf, The Pelican Man provides you with an entertaining and informative talk about the pelicans and other sea birds, while encouraging their participation with fish treats. Learn about their life cycle and watch the spectacle as these large and primitive birds gather for their free meal. DAY 7 FLINDERS CHASE NATIONAL PARK / STOKES BAY / NORTH COAST B / L / D Today we travel through Flinders Chase National Park enjoying breathtaking views of Yacca Flat and coastal scenery on your way to the spectacular Remarkable Rocks. Take a walk around these huge rocks, which have been carved into many different weird and wonderful shapes by the wind and the ocean spray over many centuries. Drive past the ruins of an early settlement at Weirs Cove before going on to the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse built in 1906, and the natural land bridge that is
3 nights on board the Murray Princess, 2 nights in Adelaide staying at the Stamford Plaza, 2 nights on Kangaroo Island staying at the Aurora Ozone Hotel & 2 nights’ on board the Indian Pacific in Gold Service from Adelaide to Perth
“Admirals Arch”. Look out for the Long-nosed Fur Seals frolicking in the water and on the rocks under the arch. Today lunch will be enjoyed at Flinders Chase Visitor’s Centre followed by free time to explore the Visitors Centre and perhaps buys some souvenirs from your trip to Kangaroo Island. Early afternoon before catching the ferry back to Adelaide we visit Stokes Bay and North Coast. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide for 1 night DAY 8 FREE DAY / BOARD THE INDIAN PACIFIC B / D Enjoy today how you wish, on this day we have also arranged late check out so you have your room all day in case you just wanted to use the hotels facilities and relax. Early evening transfer to the National Wine Centre to enjoy dinner before transferring to Adelaide Parklands Terminal to board the Indian Pacific.
Breakfast daily, 8 lunches and 9 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $5,950* Twin Share $6,650* Single Price If you would like to fly home from Adelaide making it an 8 day tour the prices are as follows; $3,990 Twin Share $4,750 Single
Train: Indian Pacific for 2 nights DAY 9 INDIAN PACIFIC, NULLABOR B / L / D This morning awake to the magical sunrise spilling over the Nullarbor Plain. Tonight you will stop over in Rawlinna, a remote town in Western Australia. Hop off the train for an outback lamb roast under the glistening stars. Admire the open skies above the Nullarbor before turning in for your last night of this magical journey. DAY 10 ARRIVE IN PERTH B / L After breakfast the Indian Pacific pulls in to the Perth Railway Terminal and upon disembarkation, your driver will be waiting to take you home safely.
*Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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NORFOLK ISLAND 10 DAYS, WEDNESDAY 19 TO FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2018
Hotel: ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour for 2 nights
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icture a small island located in the Pacific Ocean with sandy beaches, jaggered cliffs and tall pine trees. Immerse yourself in the vast history and culture as the local community show you a simple laid back way of life.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO SYDNEY a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Sydney. Upon our arrival in Sydney, we transfer you to the hotel. Settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2 FREE DAY IN SYDNEY B Enjoy today at your leisure. DAY 3 SYDNEY TO NORFOLK ISLAND B / D This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Norfolk Island. Upon arrival in Norfolk, we are met by a driver from Pinetree Tours and will be transferred to the hotel. Before dinner this evening, we meet in the hotel’s bar for a Norfolk Liqueur Tasting. Hotel: Paradise Resort, Norfolk Island for 7 nights DAY 4 CYCLORAMA / SIGHTS TOUR / SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW B / D After breakfast we visit the home of Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama, a 360° panoramic painting it is here we will also enjoy a beautiful Devonshire tea. In the afternoon we will go on a Sights Tour of Norfolk Island which is a must for every visitor! Visit historic Kingston (Capital of Norfolk Island), Cascade, Longridge and much more. See and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches and golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, Local Government, laws and lifestyle. Tonight after dinner we experience a Sound and Light Show.
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DAY 5 SUNDAY MARKETS / CONVICT SETTLEMENT B / D This morning there is an opportunity to go to the Sunday Markets and then enjoy a wander around the township. In the afternoon join us on an 'In Depth' tour of the historic Georgian settlement of Kingston. Walk through the cemetery and hear the history of interesting convicts and colonials’ headstones and hear stories of the houses along Quality Row. Walk through the ruins of the New Gaol, see the Pier Store, Boat Shed and the Crank Mill. DAY 6 GREENFINGERS / WONDERLAND BY NIGHT B / D Today enjoy a tour featuring some of the Island’s loveliest gardens. Throughout the morning we visit nurseries owned and operated by young Norfolk Islanders. Tonight, experience Wonderland by Night - The setting is in 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines and bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Meander along (or ride in the 'moon buggy') a winding pathway with Archie, a descendant of the Bounty mutineers, as he recites his poems and lights up the dioramas. Then afterward enjoy a light supper.
Visit the home of Fletchers
Mutiny Cyclorama Sound and Light Show Visit the Sunday Markets Guided tour of the Christian
Brothers Cheese Company Experience Wonderland by Night Glass Bottom Boat Ride Dress-up as a Convict Breakfast bush walk Visit Colleen McCullough`s
majestic home
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes
DAY 10 THE LATE COLLEEN MCCULLOUGH NORFOLK ISLAND – PERTH B / IFM a After breakfast we visit the world renowned author the late Colleen McCullough`s amazing majestic home on Norfolk Island. This is an exclusive guided tour of the author's magnificent property. You will be escorted to Ric and Colleen's home and view some of their priceless collections from around the world. We return to the hotel where we have some free time before we are transferred to the airport to board our flight to Perth via Sydney. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
Breakfast daily and 8 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,390* Twin Share $5,290* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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DAY 8 BREAKFAST BUSH WALK / ISLAND CULTURAL / PROGRESSIVE DINNER B / D This morning we take a bush walk to the Captain Cook monument for a delicious breakfast BBQ. There is a choice of three bush walks, an experienced walk, a short walk or a short flat walk through scenic Mt Bates. At the end of the walks, we all meet at the cliff top for a delicious barbeque breakfast. This afternoon, witness the culture of their forebears. From the mutineer ancestors and their Tahitian wives came the arts of wood craft, weaving, cooking and the Norfolk language. Tonight enjoy a 3 course meal progressing to different Island homes. The Progressive Dinner is a fun night and a great way to meet the Island people.
DAY 9 GLASS BOTTOM BOAT / ISLAND FISH FRY / MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY B / D Today we discover Norfolk's unique marine life. View beautiful coral gardens and tropical fish inside the calm crystal waters of the lagoon. In the afternoon enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread and fresh fried fish, followed by Island desserts and tea/ coffee. Enjoy some local entertainment on Norfolk's Beautiful Puppy's Point. Tonight see descendants of the mutineers bring the story of the famed 'Mutiny on the Bounty' and historic events to life in a 90 minute show performed in an outdoor amphitheatre on Norfolk's western coastline.
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DAY 7 PITCAIRN SETTLERS / FARM AND INDUSTRY / NIGHT AS A CONVICT B / D After breakfast we learn about the colourful history of Norfolk Island's most recent settlementthe Pitcairners and their descendants, on one of the last few remaining original settler's properties. Experience the history and culture of the Pitcairn Settlers. This afternoon we take you to a selection of the many other enterprises that sustain our community. These might include: raising meat producing sheep, market gardening, pig farming, aquaponics gardening or exporting Kentia seedlings. Tonight after dinner at the hotel, dress as a convict and join with the commandant for an evening of gaiety, feasting and singing. Great food! Great fun! (Outfit supplied). This is the most popular feature dinner on Norfolk.
2 nights accommodation at the ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour & 7 nights accommodation at the Paradise Hotel and Resort, Norfolk Island
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6 DAYS, THURSDAY 20 TO TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2018
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DAY 1 PERTH TO BRISBANE a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Brisbane. Upon arrival we are met by our local driver and transferred to the lovely Stamford Plaza. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Brisbane for 5 nights
he locals love it and visitors travel from all over the country to be part of it. Now in its 69th year the award-winning Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers continues to grow. Spectacular gardens, country touring, live music and local food & wine plus much more.
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DAY 2 MOUNT TAMBORINE AND THE GOLD COAST B / D Mid-morning we drive to the Gold Coast hinterland to Tamborine Mountain. We will enjoy the beautiful views which exist on both sides of the ranges and have free time to wander along Gallery Walk browsing the shops with the opportunity to purchase a light lunch. It may be worth saving ourselves for this afternoon when we head down to the coast for something very special - high tea at Palazzo Versace. What a place! In a spectacular waterfront setting, every aspect of architecture, ambience, furnishings and ornamentation here reflects a level of opulence once confined to the grand hotels in Europe. Following our visit, you’ll have time to relax before making our way to the unique dinner show of the Australian Outback Spectacular. The shows’ theme is, ‘Salute to the
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Light Horse’, so saddle up for a remarkable journey to the snow peaked mountains of the high country where legendary yarns come alive and one of Australia’s most stirring true stories is reborn as Australian Outback Spectacular commemorates the Centenary of the ANZACS and the heroes of the legendary Australian Light Horse. It will be a fantastic evening. DAY 3 TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS B / D We have a lovely day in store today! We head up the ranges to Toowoomba and visit the award winning private gardens and take a stroll around some of Toowoomba’s famous public gardens. The State Rose Garden, Newton Park has more than 1500 roses and growing! Laurel Bank Park is known for its splendid display of beautiful blooms, exotic scented gardens, herbs and shrubs in raised garden beds. This afternoon it’s time for Australia’s most unique Street Parade, the Grand Central Floral Parade. Spectacular floats decorated with live flowers, befitting the chosen theme for the year, plus bands,
Local guided tour of the real
Brisbane Dinner cruise on the Kookaburra
River Queen Visit the Carnival of Flowers in
Toowoomba Guided tour of Carlton United
Brewery Ride on the Wheel of Brisbane Views from Tamborine Mountain Enjoy high tea at Palazzo Versace Enjoy a unique dinner show of the
Australian Outback Spectacular
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 5 nights accommodation at the Stamford Plaza, Brisbane Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 high tea and 5 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
marching groups and carnival characters. The Parade winds through the city and we enjoy it from a prime viewing location on reserved tiered seating! DAY 4 BRISBANE B / L / D This morning you can take advantage of a leisurely Sunday buffet breakfast. When we head off, our first visit is to the Carlton United Brewery for a guided tour. Our tour will take in the full brewing process and you will see first-hand the state of the art brewing and packaging technology in action. Our knowledgeable guide will test our brewing knowledge as we sample the beers. We then relax over a light lunch in the Brewhouse Bar and Beer Garden. Later this afternoon, freshen up for a dinner cruise on the Kookaburra River Queen. Enjoy a contemporary buffet as we cruise along the Brisbane River on this authentic Paddle Steamer. DAY 5 BRISBANE B / D Enjoy a leisurely morning to relax or take a walk to the nearby beautiful Roma Street Gardens. After lunch, our local guide will show you the real Brisbane through the eyes of a born and bred local. Learn about Brisbane’s convict past and
see the magnificent colonial buildings sitting comfortably alongside modern glass towers. We also drive by the inner renovated suburbs with their stunning ‘Queenslander’ homes. During the morning we go to the highest hill in the city - Mt Cootha Lookout where we enjoy the scenery and some free time to wander. Our final visit today is to join the Wheel of Brisbane, the giant observation wheel that offers a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of the city. This afternoon we drive to South Bank to check out the lush riverfront parklands that has a beach-style swimming pool and restaurants. We take a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane, the giant observation wheel that offers a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of the city. After, we return to our hotel to freshen up for dinner. DAY 6 BRISBANE TO PERTH B / IFM a Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before its time to check out. We transfer back to the Brisbane airport for our flight back to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
$ Tour Cost Per Person $3,550* Twin Share $4,150* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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CANBERRA FLORIADE & NSW Spring Gardens
9 DAYS, MONDAY 1 TO TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2018
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eveloped in 1988 as a grand, one off floral tribute to mark Australia’s Bicentenary and Canberra’s 75th anniversary, Floriade has become Canberra’s most iconic annual tourism event and Australia’s premier spring festival. The floral display of more than a million bulbs and annuals planted across 8,000 square metres of inner city parkland is more than just a flower show. Floriade is a diverse, ever expanding program of music, cultural celebrations, food and wine, horticultural workshops, market traders, artistic displays, entertainment and recreational activities.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO HUNTER VALLEY a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers then fly to Sydney. Upon our arrival in Sydney we will transfer you to the Hunter Valley and enjoy supper together. Hotel: Harrigans Irish Pub (4 star) for 2 nights DAY 2 HUNTER VALLEY B / L / D After breakfast, spend most of the day at the stunning Hunter Valley Gardens. You will find over 25 hectares of spectacular international display gardens. Sensational sights, colours and fragrances dominate the twelve stunning feature gardens. Take the time to explore each garden before enjoying a light lunch in the gardens café leaving room for our afternoon of sampling delicious cheeses from the Hunter Valley Cheese Company. Before we return to Harrigan’s we enjoy a wine tasting at McGuigans Winery. DAY 3 HUNTER VALLEY TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS B / L / D This morning we head south and join a fascinating cruise, Australia’s Last Riverboat Postman Cruise on the Hawkesbury River. Since 1910 the Riverboat Postman has been providing an essential service to river communities and today, we will experience that service and enjoy lunch onboard. We continue to the beautiful Blue Mountains and head to Blackheath to visit the Victory Theatre Antique Centre, once a picture theatre. Next, we take the scenic Cliff Drive to Echo Point and the Three Sisters at Katoomba where we stop
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for a photo opportunity, then continue to our accommodation where we have time to unpack before dinner in the hotel. Hotel: Carrington Hotel, Blue Mountains for 2 nights DAY 4 LEURA GARDEN FESTIVAL B / D Today we have a full day enjoying the Leura Garden Festival. Our first visit is to Bygone Beautys - the largest private emporium of antiques and collectables in the Blue Mountains. A trove for treasure hunters and all who love a living touch of history. Take a trip down memory lane as we browse around rooms filled with jewellery, furniture, fine china, dinner services, dolls and toys. There also happens to be 1400 odd teapots on display!! We enjoy morning tea here. Leaving Bygone Beautys we will endeavour to visit the open gardens of the festival. We now have time at leisure to enjoy the festivities and markets of the Leura Garden Festival and to purchase lunch. This afternoon we visit the Everglades Gardens, which is one of the most important historic gardens in Australia. After a sensational day we return to our hotel and enjoy dinner. DAY 5 BLUE MOUNTAINS TO CANBERRA B / L / D We take a trip down memory lane this morning as we visit Faulconbridge the former home and gallery of Norman Lindsay. Set in extensive grounds, the single storey house with its external painting and etching studios was the home of Norman Lindsay (1879-1969), one of Australia’s most controversial, exceptional and prolific
Explore the beautiful gardens of
the Hunter Valley Indulge at the Cheese Factory
and Chocolate Factory in the Hunter Valley Take a guided tour and enjoy
lunch at the Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens in the Blue Mountains Luncheon Cruise on the
Hawkesbury River Enjoy a full day at the Leura
Festival Spend quality time at the
Canberra Floriade Festival Visit Parliament House, Tulip Top
Gardens, Cockington Green & the Portrait Gallery Enjoy dinner on-board the
Southern Cross Dinner Cruise
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artists. It was here that he created etchings, oils, watercolours, sculptures, the fine ship models which he made as a pastime, and where he wrote the children’s classic, The Magic Pudding. Following our visit we head down the mountain to Penrith for lunch at the Penrith RSL Club before continuing on to Canberra. Hotel: Aria Hotel, Canberra for 4 nights DAY 6 CANBERRA FLORIADE B / D You’ll get a feel for Canberra this morning with a trip to the lookout at Mount Ainslie. The views across Lake Burley Griffin are magnificent. We now head to Commonwealth Park, the centre of the Floriade Festival. Over 1 million bulbs and annuals are planted each year, depending on the garden bed design. Different flowers bloom at different times but there is always great colour throughout the event. You have the entire morning to enjoy this abundance of bloom and beauty. This afternoon we travel the short distance to the Australian War Memorial. We stay to hear the Last Post and closing ceremony, then return to the hotel in time to freshen up for dinner. DAY 7 CANBERRA SIGHTS B / D After breakfast, we take a scenic drive around the Embassy district before our visit to Parliament House. We make our way up to the National Arboretum where a guide will join us on the coach for a guided tour. This afternoon we make our way to Tulip Top Gardens. These magnificent gardens are in the hidden valley adjacent to the Federal Highway and only visible on entry. We have the rest of the afternoon to explore the 10 acre garden of magnificent tulips, daffodils, and other
spring flowers. We have arrived at the perfect season to experience them at their best. Hundreds of blossom trees nestle between the flowers and provide a magic pathway to the cascading waterfall and watercourse with classical music wafting through the air in the hidden valley. DAY 8 CANBERRA SIGHTS & DINNER CRUISE B / L / D This morning we visit the Royal Australian Mint. The first task of the mint was to produce new coins for the introduction of decimal currency on 14 February 1966 and since then it has produced more than thirteen billion circulating coins. Next we visit the National Portrait Gallery. The gallery provides a permanent display of 500 portraits of people who have shaped Australia and who continue to shape our nation from the famous to the infamous. From here we stop to enjoy our lunch at the George Harcourt Inn before visiting the famous Cockington Green Gardens. This award winning tourist attraction takes its name from the township of Cockington in Devon, an historic English Village. It is a one-twelfth scale reproduction of buildings and gardens. We enjoy our final night in Canberra on board the Southern Cross Dinner Cruise. DAY 9 CANBERRA TO PERTH B / IFM a After a holiday full of flowers, gardens, history and festivities, it’s time to leave Canberra and fly home to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you home
Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes Deluxe Coach with Professional Driver 8 nights’ accommodation Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 8 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,390* Twin Share $5,250* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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MURRAYLANDS Cruise on the Murray Princess
9 DAYS, THURSDAY 11 TO FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER 2018
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iscover the delights and explore the maze of the Murray River from Mannum to Morgan onboard the PS Murray Princess. The PS Murray Princess is an authentic working stern paddlewheeler vessel, built to recreate the golden age of Australian paddle steamers.
DAY 1 PERTH TO ADELAIDE a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Adelaide. Upon our arrival into Adelaide, we will transfer you to the hotel. Settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: The Stamford Plaza, Adelaide for 1 night DAY 2 ADELAIDE – EMBARK MURRAY PRINCESS B / L / D The morning begins with a brief city tour. After our city tour, we visit Melbas Chocolate Factory and Woodside Cheese Factory. From here we travel to Gumeracha to visit the "Rocking Horse" and Toy Factory and enjoy a light lunch. After lunch transfer to Mannum to embark the PS Murray. Mid-afternoon depart and head downriver while enjoying pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont where you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Cruise: PS Murray Princess for 7 nights (outside twin cabins)
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DAY 3 EXPLORE THE MAZE OF THE RIVER B / L / D Daybreak and time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Travelling in small, personalised groups we embark our vessel and explore the maze of the river and keep an eye out for birdlife. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river’s muddy edges. For those who choose to stay on-board, you may wish to partake in a game of bocce or compete in the fishing challenge before we cruise upriver past Walker Flat to Sugar Shack Conservation Park. After dinner, warm up by the camp fire on shore. DAY 4 CRUISING TO MORGAN B / L / D Continue cruising upriver this morning as we enjoy breakfast and pass through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. After passing through the lock listen to the First Officer’s talk in the Sturt Dining Room. This afternoon join in the fun playing a few games of bingo. Late afternoon we will secure the vessel at Morgan and after dinner, enjoy being entertained by our talented crew.
Visit the Giant Rocking Horse
and Toy Factory in Gumeracha Visit the Banrock Station Wine
and Wetland Centre Enjoy cellar door tastings and
a tour of the gardens at Caudo Vineyard See the historic town of
Mannum Enjoy an Aussie BBQ on the
banks of the Murray River Enjoy a Captains Farewell dinner
and dance Visit Melba’s Chocolate Factory
and Woodside Cheese Factory Spend time in the quaint
German village of Hahndorf
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 1-nights’ accommodation in Adelaide at Stamford Plaza & 7-nights onboard the Murray Princess in an outside twin cabin DAY 5 BANROCK STATION WINE & WETLAND CENTRE B / L / D Today we are transferred by coach to the Riverland town of Waikerie where we will enjoy some free time. From here we proceed to Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre and delight in cellar door wine tastings followed by a delicious buffet lunch and a DVD presentation. There will be time to take a stroll around the gardens and orchards enjoying the relaxing scenery. We return to the Murray Princess and continue our journey upriver. DAY 6 VISIT THE TOWN OF MORGAN B / L / D After breakfast, we arrive at the picturesque Caudo Vineyard located at Hogwash Bend and enjoy cellar door tastings and explore the gardens and orchards. Enjoy a leisurely lunch as we cruise downriver back towards Morgan. Mid-afternoon we join a guided walk of the Morgan township visiting Morgan’s three historical museums. We depart Morgan late afternoon and secure at Donald Flat Lagoon for our overnight moorage. DAY 7 SWAN REACH – AUSSIE BBQ B / L / D After breakfast cruise to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850s and was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area and is now
home to native flower and fruit growers. Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by. When we arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for. Tonight we will enjoy an Aussie Barbeque on the banks of the Murray River and you have a chance to take part in an optional Nocturnal tour (additional cost). DAY 8 NGAUT NGAUT / CAPTAINS DINNER B / L / D After an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost), we slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. We reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve for a guided boardwalk tour to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about aboriginal history in the area. On return to the vessel we cruise downriver to Younghusband. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain’s Buffet Dinner. DAY 9 HAHNDORF TO PERTH B / IFM a After breakfast, disembark the Murray Princess and enjoy the scenic drive to Adelaide stopping in Hahndorf. You have free time here before continuing On to the airport for the flight to Perth. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
8 Breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $3,990* Twin Share $4,995* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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EVITA at the Sydney Opera House
4 DAYS, TUESDAY 2 TO FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER 2018
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DAY 1 PERTH TO SYDNEY a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers then fly to Sydney. Welcome to our Evita at the Opera Tour! Upon our arrival into Sydney we will transfer you to our luxury accommodation and enjoy our first dinner together. Hotel: ParkRoyal Darling Harbour for 3 nights DAY 2 VAUCLUSE HOUSE | HIGH TEA LUNCHEON B / L This morning, we’ll take a drive through the exclusive bays as we make our way to Vaucluse. Vaucluse House survives as one of Sydney’s only 19th century harbour side estates with house, kitchen wing, stables and outbuildings
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and is still surrounded by ten hectares of formal gardens and grounds. Built in 1803, Vaucluse House was once owned by William Charles Wentworth, father of the Australian Constitution, his wife Sarah and their immediate family of 10 children who lived in the house from 1827 - 1853 and again in 1861 - 1862. This gothic style mansion includes both lavish entertaining rooms and functional “downstairs” areas. Vaucluse House paints a picture of the social aspirations and lifestyles of the Wentworth’s and of the servants, both convict and free, who lived and worked there. The interiors include original Wentworth pieces together with furniture, furnishings and collections of the early to mid-19th Century. When our tour is complete, we delight in a High Tea luncheon. We make our way to Bondi Beach for some free time to take a look around before making a time and returning to our hotel.
Visit Vaucluse House including a
High Tea luncheon Visit the Art Gallery of NSW Guided tour of the Sydney
Opera House Ticket to see Evita Dinner at the Intercontinental
Opera Café
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 3 nights’ accommodation at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $2,690* Twin Share $3,065* Single Price
DAY 3 SYDNEY ICONS & EVITA B / L / D Our first visit of the day is not far away at the Art Gallery of NSW. Established in 1874, the Gallery presents fine international and Australian art in one of the most beautiful art museums in the world. Next we visit a Sydney icon, the Sydney Opera House where we meet our guide for a tour with a difference. Sixty years ago Jorn Utzon designed what is now considered one of the greatest buildings of all time. It is also the youngest building ever to be world heritage listed. This will be a fascinating tour followed with a tasting plate at the Opera Kitchen. The rest of the afternoon we have at leisure. Tonight we enjoy dinner at the Intercontinental Opera Café, it is an upmarket buffet and walking distance to the Sydney Opera House for our special evening performance of Evita. Featuring some of the best loved songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a
Thousand Stars, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall. It will be a night to remember. DAY 4 SYDNEY TO PERTH B a What a fantastic night we had at the Opera. This morning we complete our check out procedures and transfer to the airport for our flight home. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home leaving you with fabulous memories of Sydney.
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Fremantle to Sydney TOP END 19 DAYS, THURSDAY 11 TO MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018
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tep aboard the Sea Princess and prepare for a vacation that will dazzle your senses. From the four-story Atrium to tantalizing dining options, a Vegas-style casino and a variety of incredible entertainment choices, including Movies Under the Stars®, you'll find a relaxing retreat while you discover the northern coastline of our precious Australia.
DAY 1 PERTH / EMBARK CRUISE L / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to Fremantle Passenger Terminal. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager before boarding the Sea Princess.
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DAY 17 AT SEA DAY 18 SYDNEY B This morning your 17-night cruise comes to an end when you cruise into Sydney. After disembarking the ship, we’ll take you on a Sydney sights tour before checking in to your overnight hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure.
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Hotel: ParkRoyal Darling Harbour for 1 night
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Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager One way Economy Airfare including taxes 17 nights’ onboard the Sea Princess & 1 nights’ accommodation at ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour Breakfast Daily, 17 lunches and 17 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person INSIDE STATEROOM Category ID
$4,580* Twin Share
$7,480*
Single Price
INSIDE STATEROOM Category IB $4,650* Twin Share $7,650* Single Price OCEANVIEW STATEROOM Category OE &OF $5,950* Twin Share $10,230* Single Price DAY 19 SYDNEY TO PERTH B / IFM a After a leisurely start this morning we’ll check out of the hotel and transfer you to Sydney Airport for the flight back to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to transfer you home
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*A visa is required for Papua New Guinea which the cruise will organise for you.
BALCONY STATEROOM Category BD $6,890* Twin Share $12,150* Single Price BALCONY STATEROOM Category BC $6,990* Twin Share $12,350* Single Price
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SHORE EXCURSIONS** Shore excursions are available in Broome, Kimberley Coast, Darwin, Cairns, Alotau and Brisbane. Shore excursions can be booked prior to your departure by booking them directly with Princess Cruises online once Kings has sent out your booking number or they can be purchased on the ship at the tour desk if there are still places available. Prior booking is recommended to ensure your place on these excursions.
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OCEANVIEW STATEROOM Category OC solomon $6,020* Twin Share islands $10,370* Single Price
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BALCONY STATEROOM Category BB $7,190* Twin Share $12,650* Single Price Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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Tour Highlights Never go hungry on the Sun
Princess with eight choices of dining restaurants and 3 specialty restaurants Enjoy every moment with a
range of on-board activities
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DAY 1 EMBARK THE CRUISE IN FREMANTLE L / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to Fremantle Passenger Terminal. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and board the Sun Princess. Settle into your stateroom where you will spend the next 8 nights exploring Western Australia’s coastline. Cruise: 8 nights onboard the Sun Princess DAY 2 GERALDTON DAY 3 AT SEA
DAY 5 BROOME
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All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
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DAY 7 EXMOUTH DAY 8 AT SEA DAY 9 FREMANTLE / DISEMBARK THE CRUISE B After a magnificent cruise it is time to venture home. Please disembark the ship, as your driver will be waiting to take you safely home. *Please note whilst on the cruise B / L / D is included
BROOME
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onboard from musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and dance floors.
8 nights onboard the Sun princess
9 DAYS, MONDAY 22 TO TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2018
ith Western Australia’s breathtaking beautiful beaches, pristine white sand and crystal clear water what better way to explore our coastline than on-board the Sun Princess.
There’s plenty of entertainment
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More Stateroom categories available, please ring the office for more information. Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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Tour Highlights Never go hungry on the Majestic
Princess with eight choices of dining restaurants and 5 specialty restaurants Enjoy every moment with a
range of onboard activities There’s plenty of entertainment
on-board from musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and dance floors
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TASMANIA CRUISE
9 DAYS, FRIDAY 16 TO SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2018
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ruise the waters of Tasmania on board the brand NEW Majestic Princess. From the moment you step on board feel welcome and that your ship is truly your home away from home.
DAY 1 PERTH TO SYDNEY IFM / D a Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Sydney. Upon our arrival into Sydney, we will be transferred to your hotel. Settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour for 2 nights
Cruise: Majestic Princess for 6 nights
Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 2 nights’ accommodation in Sydney at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour & 6 nights onboard the brand new Majestic Princess All Meals and Entertainment on-board the Cruise All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
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DAY 7 WINEGLASS BAY & OYSTER BAY
$3,290* Twin Share
DAY 8 AT SEA DAY 9 SYDNEY TO PERTH B / IFM a This morning your cruise comes to an end. We will disembark the ship and transfer you to Sydney airport for your flight home to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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elax on empty beaches, visit uninhabited islands, watch spectacular birdlife, sight hundreds of red crabs and discover culture and traditions. If you are after a leisurely paced tour than look no further than Christmas Island and Cocos Island.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO CHRISTMAS ISLAND a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Christmas Island. Upon arrival you will have an orientation tour of the island. Visit the township area, highlighting the history and culture, whilst giving you an orientation of the different settled areas. See places of interest and locations for shopping and eating before enjoying a welcome BBQ dinner. Lodge: VQ3 Lodge, Christmas Island for 3 nights DAY 2 HUGH DALE WATERFALL / MARGARET KNOLL B / L / D After breakfast, we visit the Dales. Meander through pristine natural rain forests and visit the Hugh Dale waterfall. You may also get to see the islands famous crab species. We enjoy a picnic lunch and then in the afternoon we proceed to the Margaret Knoll lookout to see the views over the Eastern side of the Island and watch many of the endemic birds in flight. Tonight dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
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DAY 3 THE BLOW HOLES / LILY & ETHEL BEACHES B / L / D Today we enjoy a visit to the Blowholes by the ocean and listen to them roar as the water is forced up into the air. Following a picnic lunch we head to Lily and Ethel Beaches to watch the ocean and maybe have a swim. DAY 4 CHRISTMAS ISLAND TO COCOS ISLAND B / L / D a This morning we enjoy a leisurely tour followed by some shopping where you could find yourself a souvenir or two. Following lunch we transfer to the airport and board our flight to Cocos Island. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our resort. Tonight we enjoy dinner at Tropica Restaurant. Motel: Cocos Beach Motel, Cocos Keeling Islands for 4 nights DAY 5 WEST ISLAND & HOME ISLAND B/L/D We enjoy breakfast today at a local cafe a short stroll from our resort. After breakfast we enjoy an orientation tour of West Island including lunch at Trannies beach. This afternoon we catch a ferry and have a tour of Home Island including the historic Oceania house. Oceania house is the original home to the Clunies
Orientation tour of Christmas
Island Visit Dales and the Hugh Dale
Waterfall Sight the views from Margaret
Knoll Lookout Visit the Blowholes Enjoy Lily and Ethel Beaches Enjoy a tour of West Island Enjoy a tour of Home Island
including a visit to the historic Oceania House Exclusive Kings Tour of
Christmas and Cocos Island
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes 3 nights accommodation at VQ3 Lodge on Christmas Island & 4 nights accommodation at the Cocos Beach Motel on Cocos Keeling Islands Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
DAY 6 DIRECTION ISLAND B / L / D Today we embark the ferry to Direction Island which takes about 30 minutes. You have the option to go snorkelling and swim in the famous RIP and see lots of reef fish or relax on the beach. We enjoy lunch here and catch the ferry back to West Island early afternoon. The rest of the afternoons at leisure. Optional: this afternoon you may like to play golf across an International runway, any standard of play is accepted (additional expense). Tonight dinner will be served at Maxis Café. DAY 7 MORNING AT LEISURE / CANOE BEACH B/L/D Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch take a motorised canoe to the shallow Southern end of the Lagoon with time to explore other uninhabited islands, have a swim or relax on deserted beaches. At the completion of the tour dinner will be served at Canoe Beach.
DAY 8 COCOS ISLAND TO PERTH B / IFM a After a wonderful relaxing eight days it is time to venture home. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home to Perth. Upon PHUKET arrival intoThailand Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.LANGKAWI Malaysia
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$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,490* Twin Share $5,300* Single Price
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Ross family. After the tour we enjoy dinner on the island at Rasa Di Sayang serving local Cocos Malay food before catching the ferry back to West Island.
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magine Christmas time spent on a scenic and historic island located in the Pacific Ocean.
The local community will show you a simple laid back way of life as you learn the history and culture of Norfolk Island amongst sandy beaches, jaggered cliffs and tall pine trees. DAY 1 PERTH TO SYDNEY a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Sydney. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour for 2 nights DAY 2 FREE DAY IN SYDNEY B Enjoy today at your leisure. We have left this day free so that you can plan your own activities such as catching up with family or friends or you may like to book an optional tour from a list we can send you. Any optional tours for this day are at your own expense. You may also like to go shopping or stroll around the city.
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DAY 3 SYDNEY TO NORFOLK ISLAND B/D Fly to Norfolk Island this morning and upon arrival we transfer you to our lovely accommodation. You will have time to settle and relax. Prior to dinner this evening, meet in the hotel’s bar for a Norfolk Liqueur Tasting. Hotel: Paradise Resort, Norfolk Island for 7 nights DAY 4 CHRISTMAS DAY B / L / D Merry Christmas! What a stunning location to spend Christmas Day. After a leisurely morning it’s time for a big festive luncheon with Christmas Carols. With your belly full, you might like to take an afternoon nap. A light Christmas dinner will be served in the hotel this evening. DAY 5 SIGHTS TOUR / ISLAND CULTURAL / PROGRESSIVE DINNER B / D This morning we take a sights tour of Norfolk Island. Visit historic Kingston (Capital of Norfolk Island), Cascade, Longridge and much more. See and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches and golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, Local Government, laws and lifestyle. Enjoy views from Queen Elizabeth Lookout and other scenic spots on this full commentary conducted tour. This afternoon, witness the culture of their forebears. From the mutineer ancestors and their Tahitian wives came the arts of wood craft, weaving, cooking and the Norfolk language. Tonight enjoy a 3-course meal progressing to different Island homes. You will join a group
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of other Norfolk Island visitors and be taken to carefully selected island homes where you will hear Norfolk stories from your dinner hosts. The Progressive Dinner is a fun night and a great way to meet the Island people. DAY 6 CYCLORAMA / FARM & INDUSTRY / ISLAND FISH FRY / MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY B / D After breakfast we visit the home of Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama, a 360° panoramic painting. This is one of only a handful of paintings of this type in the world and is based on an art form made popular in the 1800's. Visitors walk inside the circular painting and are surrounded by the immense artwork. A spectacular 3D effect is achieved with this painting due to its detailed artwork and realistic perspective, creating an incredible illusion for the viewer. Here we will enjoy a beautiful Devonshire tea. View the magnificent homestead gardens, including many of the traditional crops. Ride in Norfolk's first tour coach, a model A Ford. View a film, visit a blacksmith's forge, the original homestead, a WWII Army hut and museum of Memorabilia. This afternoon we take you to a selection of the many other enterprises that sustain our community. These might include: raising meat producing sheep, market gardening, pig farming, aquaponics gardening or exporting Kentia seedlings. In the afternoon enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread and fresh fried fish, followed by Island desserts and tea/coffee. Enjoy some local entertainment on Norfolk's Beautiful Puppy's Point. Tonight see descendants of the mutineers bring the story of the famed 'Mutiny on the Bounty' and historic events to life in a 90 minute show performed in an outdoor amphitheatre on Norfolk's western coastline.
Enjoy a festive Christmas
Luncheon followed by Carols Visit the home of Fletchers
Mutiny Cyclorama Sound and Light Show Visit the Sunday Markets Guided tour of the Christian
Brothers Cheese Company Experience Wonderland by Night Glass Bottom Boat Ride Dress-up as a Convict Breakfast bush walk Visit Colleen McCullough`s
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Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager
DAY 9 SUNDAY MARKETS / CONVICT SETTLEMENT / WONDERLAND BY NIGHT B/D This morning there is an opportunity to go to the Sunday Markets and then enjoy a wander around the township. In the afternoon join us on an 'In Depth' tour of the historic Georgian settlement of Kingston. Walk through the cemetery and hear the history of interesting convicts and colonials’ headstones and hear stories of the houses along Quality Row. Walk through the ruins of the New Gaol, see the Pier Store, Boat Shed and the Crank Mill. Tonight, experience Wonderland by Night - The setting is in 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines and bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Meander along (or ride in the 'moon buggy') a winding pathway with Archie, a descendant of the Bounty mutineers, as he recites his poems and lights up the dioramas. Then afterward enjoy a light supper. DAY 10 THE LATE COLLEEN MCCULLOUGH - NORFOLK ISLAND – PERTH B / IFM a After breakfast we visit the world renowned author the late Colleen McCullough`s amazing majestic home on Norfolk Island. This is an exclusive guided tour to the author's magnificent property. You will be escorted through Ric and Colleen's home and view some of their priceless collections from around the world. We return to the hotel where we have some free time before we are transferred to the airport to board our flight to Perth via Sydney. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
Return Economy Airfares and taxes 2 nights accommodation at the ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour & 7 nights accommodation at the Paradise Hotel and Resort, Norfolk Island Breakfast daily and 8 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,490* Twin Share $5,350* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details.
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DAY 8 BREAKFAST BUSH WALK / PITCAIRN SETTLERS / SOUND AND LIGHT B / D This morning we take a bush walk to the Captain Cook monument for a delicious breakfast BBQ. There is a choice of three bush walks, an experienced walk, a short walk or a short flat walk through scenic Mt Bates. At the end of the walks we all meet at the cliff top for a delicious barbeque breakfast. After breakfast we learn about the colourful history of Norfolk Island's most recent settlement- the Pitcairners and their descendants, on one of the last few remaining original settler's properties. Experience the history and culture of the Pitcairn Settlers. Tonight after dinner we experience a Sound and Light Show. Nightfall at Kingston brings a different mood to the convict settlement. The stillness and the stars are there just as they were before mankind arrived in 1788. However, with dramatic use of real life sounds together with theatrical lighting and costumed actors, the
stillness is broken as Pinetree Tours takes you through the horrifying decades of Norfolk Island's convict era.
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DAY 7 GLASS BOTTOM BOAT / GREENFINGERS / NIGHT AS A CONVICT B / D Today we discover Norfolk's unique marine life. View beautiful coral gardens and tropical fish inside the calm crystal waters of the lagoon. After the glass bottom boat we enjoy a tour featuring some of the Island’s loveliest gardens. Throughout the morning we visit a nursery owned and operated by a young Norfolk Islander, a private fruit and vegetable market garden as well as visit a gorgeous private garden with spectacular views of Kingston and Nepean and Philip Islands. Our local historian will give a talk on this area with a history dating back to 1788. Tonight after dinner at the hotel, dress as a convict and join with the commandant for an evening of gaiety, feasting and singing. Great food! Great fun! (Outfit supplied). This is the most popular feature dinner on Norfolk.
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ITALY
13 DAYS, SATURDAY 26 MAY TO THURSDAY 7 JUNE 2018
Valdarno, a little town strategically located in a central position between the cities of Florence, Arezzo and Siena. Villa Hotel: Villa Casagrande for 10 nights
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xperience an authentic Tuscany Villa holiday and create truly magical memories with personalised accommodation and tours.
You will see a side of Tuscany usually reserved for locals and enjoy the food and wine, art, history, shopping and above all, relaxing in a beautiful Tuscan environment. DAY 1 & 2 PERTH / TUSCANY a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager then fly overnight to Italy. Upon arrival we will be transferred to our elegant villa hotel, Villa Casagrande. It’s in the old town centre of Figline
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DAY 3 DISCOVER THE VILLA B After a leisurely breakfast you are taken on an artistic and historical guided tour of the villa to reveal its museum and cellar. Part of the Villa Casagrande main building is used as farm premises: inside it, the wine-fermentation room, the wine cellar and the storehouses of the same farm were active. In several nearby spaces, there was an active spinning mill; a glass factory was active in the year 1730. While observing ancient tradition, high quality wine and oil are still being produced today. Enjoy the remainder of the day settling in. DAY 4 SAN GIMIGNANO B / L This morning we will be taken to see other parts of Tuscany visiting San Gimignano including lunch at a typical Tuscan Farm, where all their produce is organic and their wines delicious. After lunch we drive to Volterra for a guided tour of this magical Etruscan/Roman & Medieval hill top city. There will be some free time to either shop or just sit and soak up the atmosphere.
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DAY 5 PISA & LUCCA B / D This morning we travel to the magnificent walled city of Lucca for a leisurely guided walking tour of the city. In your free time you can either do some shopping. You need to have an appetite for our winery visit with lunch. This is a special place for the owners of Kings as Jenny’s husband’s side of the family are originally from Lucca! On our way back to the villa, we stop in Pisa for a photo opportunity at the famous Leaning Tower. Enjoy dinner at the villa. DAY 6 DAY AT LEISURE | TUSCAN DINNER B/D Sleep in, relax or take an optional tour. You can visit an outlet of shoes, bags and fashion and then we can take you to a family run factory of Sheets, Table Linen, Materials and more. Tonight is special as we will be transported to a location just for us, where a sumptuous Tuscan Dinner will be served under the stars. DAY 7 FLORENCE B / L After breakfast, we travel a short distance to Florence for a leisurely guided walking tour of the city followed by lunch at a typical Florentine spot. Afterwards we see a few a
Discover the Villa Food & Wine Tastings Guided tour of Florence and
sunset drinks Guided tour of Pisa, including
the Leaning Tower Tuscan Cooking Class Two days at your own leisure Lunch at a Tuscan Farm Guided tour of Lucca Guided Tour of the Cinque
Terre Memorable farewell dinner
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return Economy Airfares and taxes & Transfers 10-night stay in a Tuscan Villa, Villa Casagrande Breakfast daily, 4 Lunches & 5 Dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary demonstrations of leather works, jewellery craft and there’s a possibility to nose your way around a famous Florentine Perfume Laboratory. You’ll have free time to shop and explore on your own. We’ll meet up again just before sunset to take in some breathtaking views of Florence from above, sipping a cocktail as the sky lights up under the setting sun. DAY 8 TUSCAN COOKING CLASS B / L Mid-morning it is time to put on our aprons and roll up our sleeves to learn, prepare and cook our Tuscan Lunch. After lunch maybe take a walk along one of the country lanes, or head home for a nap. Another activity will be arrange for those who do not want to partake in the cooking class. DAY 9 SIENA B / D After breakfast we travel to Siena, distinguished by its medieval brick buildings. The fan-shaped central square, Piazza del Campo, is the site of the Palazzo Pubblico, the Gothic town hall, and Torre del Mangia, a slender 14th-century tower with sweeping views from its distinctive white crown. After free time to explore Siena, we return to the Villa. Tonight we enjoy pizza in the village.
DAY 10 CINQUE TERRE B / L Cinque Terre, Five Lands are where we are headed today. Our private bus will take us La Spezia where we will sail to the famous five lands (sea conditions permitting). Along the voyage we will see Porto Venere, the Gulf of poets and all of the villages from their best side - the Sea. We leave our ferry in Monterosso where after a brief orientation you have time to stroll the sea shore before we treat ourselves to wonderful sea food specialities (other options available). We will leave the Cinque Terre for La Spezia and head home. DAY 11 DAY AT LEISURE | FAREWELL DINNER B/D Relax! Go for a walk or revisit some of the places you have seen. We can help you plan your day. Tonight you will be treated to a special farewell dinner making your Tuscan adventure a trip to remember!
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DAY 12 & 13 TUSCANY - HOME B / IFM a Ciao, and see you again soon. After a leisurely morning we will transfer to the airport and begin our journey home or you may choose to extend your holiday! Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home
$ Tour Cost Per Person $7,990* Twin Share $8,650* Single Price MAXIMUM OF 12 PEOPLE PERMITTED *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. The above cost include $190pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
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KOTA KINABALU Including the Singapore Garden Festival
11 DAYS, SATURDAY 21 TO TUESDAY 31 JULY 2018
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nter a magical world of exciting garden designs and exquisite floral creations as Singapore goes into full bloom for the Singapore Garden Festival held at the award winning Gardens by the Bay.
Next fly to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state in the northern part of the island of Borneo. Often referred to as KK, it’s a coastal city partly surrounded by rainforest. It’s known for its bustling markets, modern boardwalk, beaches and waterfront.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO SINGAPORE a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Singapore. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you to the Hotel Jen, Orchard Gateway which is part of the Shangri-La brand of hotels. Tonight dinner will be served in the hotel. Hotel: Hotel Jen, Orchard Gateway for 5 nights DAY 2 SINGAPORE SIGHTS / HIGH TEA B / HIGH TEA This morning you’ll embark on a tour of Singapore City which includes a stop at the National Orchid Garden. After, we proceed to the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay before visiting one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples. We stop at a local handicraft centre to observe craftsmen at work up-close. This afternoon enjoy high tea at The Fullerton Hotel.
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DAY 3 SINGAPORE GARDEN FESTIVAL AT GARDENS BY THE BAY B Today is dedicated to spending time at the Singapore Garden Festival which is located at Gardens by the Bay. Highlights include the Orchid Extravaganza, Landscape & Fantasy Gardens and Floral Windows to the World. DAY 4 BREAKFAST WITH THE ORANG UTANS / MARINA BAY SANDS B / D Today we visit one of the world's most beautiful zoos where you will enjoy a ‘Jungle Breakfast’ with special animal appearances such as those by the Orang-Utan. In the afternoon we transfer to Marina Bay Sands for a bird's eye view of Singapore. Visit the ‘Sky on 57 Restaurant’ and enjoy a nonalcoholic beverage before returning to the hotel for dinner. DAY 5 FREE DAY B Enjoy a day at your leisure in Singapore today. Contact the office to arrange optional excursions.
Singapore Sights Tour High Tea at the Fullerton Hotel Breakfast with the orang-utans Visit to Marina Bay Sands Entry into the Singapore
Gardens Festival North Borneo Railway including
lunch Mari Mari Cultural Tour
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares with Singapore Airlines 5 nights’ accommodation in Singapore at Hotel Jen, Orchard Gateway & 5 nights’ accommodation in Kota Kinabalu at Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 1 high tea and 4 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $4,690* Twin Share
Hotel: Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort for 5 nights DAY 7 MARI MARI CULTURAL TOUR B / L Today we’ll take you to the Mari Mari Cultural Village which is located in the countryside away from the modern and developing Kota Kinabalu city. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture. It aims to share the knowledge, history, culture, and tradition of Borneo with you so that it is not forgotten. After a tour of the village, you will enjoy a lunch.
the 1900s, see the scenic countryside with the Colonial Style “Tiffin” luncheon served onboard. DAY 9 SUNDAY MARKETS / FREE AFTERNOON B / L Every Sunday morning, Gaya Street is closed to traffic for the Gaya Street Fair. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel.
$6,090* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. The above cost include $150pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
DAY 10 FREE DAY B / D Today is left free for you to enjoy how you wish. Contact the office to arrange optional excursions. Tonight we have organised a special farewell dinner at the hotel. DAY 11 KOTA KINABALU TO PERTH B / IFM a After breakfast we transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport for our flight home to Perth via Singapore. Upon arrival into Perth your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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DAY 6 SINGAPORE – KOTA KINABALU B / D Today we fly you from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu. Settle in to the beautiful resort, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru; a luxurious, tranquil retreat that provides the perfect setting for an amazing tropical getaway. Tonight dinner will be served in the hotel.
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DAY 8 NORTH BORNEO RAILWAY B / L Today you’ll board the North Borneo Railway and relive the nostalgic romance of British North Borneo. On a steam train straight out of * IFM: In-Flight Meals B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
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Onboard Captain Cooks MV Reef Endeavour
11 DAYS, SATURDAY 4 TO TUESDAY 14 AUGUST 2018
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ruise beyond the remote Northern Fiji Islands for a genuine Pacific Island cultural experience and discover the natural beauty and history of the islands and villages that are rarely visited by tourists.
DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO FIJI a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager and take the overnight flight to Fiji. Upon arrival we will transfer you to the Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa. Settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji for 2 nights DAY 3 FREE DAY B Enjoy today at your leisure. The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa is a luxury resort in Fiji. The finest resort facilities, personal service and stunning oceanfront location make this the perfect place to settle in. DAY 4 EMBARK CAPTAIN COOK CRUISE B / D Today we will transfer you to the cruise where you will depart from Port Denarau Marina for Tivua Island. Welcome aboard with a complimentary fruit punch and welcome salusalu (lei) as we set sail for our Fiji Island adventure. This afternoon visit Captain Cook Cruises own exclusive island “Tivua” where you can enjoy a twilight swim, snorkel or relax on the beach. Tonight enjoy a special Welcome Dinner and crew entertainment. Cruise: MV Reef Endeavour for 7 nights (Oceanview Staterooms)
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Cruising in Fiji MV Reef Endeavour is a small cruise ship catering for 130 passengers over 3 accommodation levels. (You’ll be on the top two!) Her small size allows her to negotiate remote islands, reefs & shallow bays where bigger ships are unable to go showcasing the real Fiji, and giving our passengers a true cultural experience. DAY 5 LEVUKA, OLD CAPITAL B / L / D This morning we arrive at the port of Levuka on the island Ovalau, situated off the northeast coast of the main island. Passengers are invited to join an optional tour of this now quiet historic town with its stately backdrop of 19th Century colonial architecture and waterfront promenades. In the afternoon we visit the children of Marist Convent Primary School. DAY 6 MAKOGAI, CLAM RESEARCH & OLD LEPER COLONY B / L / D Start your day at Makogai Island with a traditional Fijian ceremony before joining the 1 hour walking tour of Makogai leper colony and nursery, home to giant clams and turtles. In the afternoon return to the island visiting the local primary school where the children will entertain you with their song and dance. DAY 7 SAVUSAVU, THE HIDDEN PARADISE B / L / D This morning we arrive at Savusavu, the second town on the second biggest island in Fiji, Vanua Levu. Savusavu is positioned on an extinct volcanic crater. Choose from a selection of optional tours including
Discover islands and reefs rarely
visited by tourists Visit the world heritage listed
Levuka on the island of Ovalau Be treated to a song and dance
by children of all ages from a local village Snorkelling, glass bottom boat &
dive opportunities daily Stand on the 180th Meridian –
the arbitrary dateline between today and tomorrow Island Night, kava, meke & lovo
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Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes 2 nights’ accommodation in Denarau at the Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa & 7 nights onboard the MV Reef Endeavour in an Oceanview Stateroom a visit to the hot water springs, pearl farm and markets. Later this afternoon we cruise to a swimming beach in Savusavu Bay. DAY 8 BOUMA, WATERFALL /NASELESELE VILLAGE B / L / D This morning we disembark on the western side of Taveuni Island - the “Garden Island” of Fiji. The optional bus tour takes you to the beautiful Bouma Waterfall where you can swim and relax in the beautiful setting. The tour then continues to the Naselesele Village where you can visit the local handicraft markets. Tonight enjoy the tastes of Fiji with a traditional ‘lovo” (earth oven) feast where we share fresh local seafood, meat succulent tropical fruits. Then dance to the drum of the meke (dance) and kava ceremony. DAY 9 WAIRIKI, DATELINE & WHISPERING TIDE B / L / D For an experience not to be missed, join the special choral church service at Wairiki on the western side of Taveuni. After the service our crew will take you to the famous Dateline Meridian where you can literally stand with one foot in the past and one foot in the future. This afternoon we visit Whispering Tide for swimming and snorkelling before our scenic cruise along the south west coast of Vanua Levu navigating Bligh Water.
DAY 10 NANANU-L-RA, VITI LEVU BAY B / L / D Cruising south west from Vanua Levu we arrive at Nananu-i-ra on the northern coast of Viti Levu for our customary swim, snorkel and beachcombing. A lazy morning to enjoy our beach visit or an energetic hike about the mountain. After lunch there is our last opportunity ashore before we begin our homeward journey. This evening don your sulu (sarong) and join all the celebrations of our Pacific Island Night Finale. Pre-dinner cocktails and appetisers are served in the Ra Marama Lounge before our gala farewell dinner featuring the music and dance of the South Pacific. DAY 11 DISEMBARK CRUISE – FLY FROM FIJI TO PERTH B / IFM a Enjoy breakfast before we return to Denarau Marina and disembark the cruise. We’ll transfer you back to the airport for your departing flight. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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Upgrade to a Category B cabin on the cruise from only $300 per person twin share.
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NORWAY CRUISE 21 DAYS, THURSDAY 9 TO WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST 2018
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mbark on a journey of cosmopolitan cities, picture-book towns and breathtaking natural scenery.
Explore iconic highlights of Bavaria, cruise beneath the fairy-tale castles of the Rhine and watch skilled clockmakers in action in the Black Forest. From here embark Holland Americas MS Koningsdam as you revel in the natural wonders of the breathtaking Norway while cruising through the glassy fjords. DAY 1 & 2 PERTH / BERLIN a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager then fly overnight to Berlin. Welcome to Germany! Embrace a journey of cosmopolitan cities, historic old towns and breathtaking natural scenery. Upon arrival we will be transferred to the Swissotel Berlin, which is located in the heart of West Berlin, right by Kurfuerstendamm in the midst of world-class shopping. Later, we join our local Tour Director for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Swissotel Berlin for 2 nights DAY 3 THE SPIRIT OF BERLIN B You have a relaxing start to the day prior to our sightseeing tour of Berlin with a Local Expert. They’ll take you along the Ku'Damm to the Memorial Church. Drive through the Tiergarten to see Norman Foster's glass dome that crowns the reconstructed Reichstag building. Continue on past the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of the reunification, and down the Unter den Linden, past the Humboldt University and Opera. The afternoon is free.
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DAY 4 DRESDEN, A BAROQUE PHOENIX ON THE ELBE B 2017 marks 500 years since famed Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. Take some time out to see the famous church and visit the town in which he was the Professor of Moral Theology and the town preacher. Later in Dresden, join a Local Expert to see the splendours of the city. From the Frauenkirche, which has risen again from the destruction of World War II, walk past ‘The Procession of the Dukes', a mosaic of colossal proportions on the Royal Palace façade. See the enormous cathedral, Semper Opera House and Baroque Zwinger Palace. Hotel: HYPERION Hotel Dresden am Schloss for 1 night DAY 5 MEDIEVAL B / D After a leisurely breakfast we venture to Rothenburg-ob-der Tauber, the most well preserved town on the Romantic Road. Plunge back into the 16th century as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with high-gabled houses to the market square, dominated by its Renaissance town hall. With an artisan baker, enjoy a demonstration and learn the history of the traditional pastry Schneeballen (snowball), followed by a tasting. This evening we enjoy dinner tonight at a restaurant within the walls of the Old Town. Hotel: Hotel Eisenhut Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber for 1 night DAY 6 NUREMBERG & MUNICH B / D It's only a short drive to Nuremberg, still entirely enclosed by its fortifications. Witness the charming blend of stone and timbered dwellings in the Old Town as well as the massive ramparts, perhaps shop for delicious Lebkuchen (gingerbread)? Continue across the Danube to reach fun-loving Munich. An
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orientation tour will show you the university, Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. Tonight enjoy dinner at one of Munich's famous Beer Halls. Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Munich City Olympiapark for 2 nights DAY 7 MUNICH & BAVARIAN ALPS B In the morning, travel to Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theatre and colourfully-painted chalets, then continue along part of the Alpine Road amid beautiful scenery to the Wieskirche, a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo. Continue to Neuschwanstein, the fairytale castle spectacularly perched on an Alpine mountainside.. Afterwards, return to Munich for a free evening. DAY 8 LINDAU ON LAKE CONSTANCE & THE BLACK FOREST B / D Enjoy a leisurely morning before we depart and travel through lush, rolling dairy country to Lindau, an island in Lake Constance connected to the mainland by a causeway. Stroll through the narrow streets past old inns and half-timbered houses, to admire the fantastic backdrop of the Swiss and Austrian Alps across the lake. Take a delightful drive along the shores of Lake Constance, lined with orchards and vineyards, to the Black Forest. Your hotel is nestled amid the trees alongside the clear waters of Lake Titisee. Hotel: Maritim Titisee, Black Forest for 1 night DAY 9 HEIDELBERG AND MAINZ B The Black Forest is the land of cherry cake and cuckoo clocks, where traditional farmhouses dip their thatched roofs almost to the ground. Stop in one of the centres of the wood-carving industry to meet locals
Spend 2-nights in Vibrant Berlin Visit Neuschwanstein Castle Learn the history and ancient
techniques of clock making Cruise beneath the semi-ruined
castles and terraced vineyards in the Rhine Valley Explore the most well-preserved
medieval town in Germany, Rothenburg-ob-der Tauber See the city walls and tour the old
town of Nuremberg 7-night Norway Cruise on-
board Holland America’s MS Koningsdam Spend 2-nights in Amsterdam
and cruise through the canals
Tour Inclusions who still make cuckoo clocks by hand, a tradition passed down over 300 years. Then head through the valleys, where villages and isolated farms nestle beside fast flowing streams, before travelling north to Heidelberg. Enjoy the outlook from the heights of the castle fortress before venturing inside to see the Great Wine Vat, with its associated tales of the dwarf court jester, Perkeo. Spend time in the vast and insightful Apothecary Museum, before enjoying panoramic views of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley. Hotel: Hilton, Mainz for 2 nights DAY 10 CASTLES OF THE RHINE B / D We begin the day with a relaxing cruise past steepsided vineyards, half-timbered taverns, the hilltop castles and the notorious Lorelei Rock. Alight at Boppard and continue to Koblenz where a gigantic equestrian statue of Wilhelm I guards the junction of the Rhine and Moselle. Camera at the ready as you return along the eastern bank. Enjoy the scenic views from the mighty Niederwald Monument. In the evening, round off your German experience with a farewell Celebration Dinner overlooking the River Rhine, complete with the local wine. Prost!
DAY 18 AMSTERDAM This morning we disembark in Amsterdam and transfer to our central hotel. The afternoon and evening is at your leisure. Hotel: Amsterdam Hotel for 2 nights DAY 19 AMSTERDAM TOURING B / D Mid-morning we are met by a local guide for an Amsterdam sightseeing tour. You’ll be taken past major city landmarks and from your comfortable coach, view sights such as the Royal Palace, National Monument and Albert Cuyp Market. We continue on a 1-hour cruise exploring the majestic canals of romantic Amsterdam. The remainder of the day is at your leisure before enjoying a farewell dinner at the hotel. DAY 20/21 AMSTERDAM - PERTH B / IFM a Morning at leisure prior to checking it and transferring to the airport to begin the journey home. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
DAY 11 AMSTERDAM - EMBARK CRUISE B / L / D After breakfast we are transferred to Frankfurt railway station for our ride to Amsterdam. Upon arrival we are transferred to the cruise terminal where we board our cruise ship and settle in to our staterooms. Cruise: MS Koningsdam for 7 nights DAY 12 DAY 13
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Return economy airfares and taxes Deluxe Coach Tour of Germany with 11-nights deluxe accommodation & 7-night Norway Cruise on board Holland America Breakfast daily, 6 dinners, & all meals & entertainment included on board the cruise All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $9,690*
$11,890*
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Single Price
BALCONY STATEROOM Category Vd3 $10,350* Twin Share $13,685* Single Price
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Home pick-up and return by Hughes
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Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. The above price includes $680pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
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Captivating
CROATIA
Plus Slovenia & Austria Escorted by Wendy Ellis 22 DAYS, THURSDAY 30 AUGUST TO THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2018
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egin your tour in Vienna, the gateway to Eastern Europe, fall in love with the city with a green soul Ljubljana and end exploring Croatia known as Europe's best kept secret.
DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO VIENNA a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Wendy Ellis before flying to Vienna. Upon arrival in Vienna we will be transferred to our hotel. Later we meet for a welcome drink and dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Hilton, Vienna for 2 nights DAY 3 VIENNA SIGHTSEEING B Drive around the famous Ringstrasse Ring Road, including St Charles Church and the Opera House. This afternoon, visit the spectacular Schonbrunn Palace and gardens. This evening, enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese Classical music performed by highly acclaimed soloists and dancers. During this special evening, enjoy
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a glass of champagne along with some of the most famous works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. DAY 4 VIENNA TO LJUBLJANA B / D In the morning we cross the border into Slovenia and journey to Maribon, the second largest city in Slovenia. After spending some time in this charming location we head to Ljubljana our destination for the next 3 nights. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. Hotel: Hotel Intercontinental Ljubljana for 3 nights DAY 5 EXPLORE LJUBLJANA B / D This morning take a walking tour with a local guide through the Old Town district. We will explore many Baroque buildings and the colourful farmers market, plus a visit to St Nicholas Cathedral. We then walk along the riverbank and the Triple Bridge. The afternoon is free to explore how you wish. DAY 6 LAKE BLED B / L Today we will discover Lake Bled and the oldest castle in Slovenia- Bled Castle. From here we visit The Church of Assumption which sits on this beautiful islet, dating back to 1698. We lunch at a restaurant in the Grajska Plaza today. DAY 7 LJUBLJANA TO OPATIJA B / D Mid-morning we set off for Slovenia’s most popular natural attraction, the Postojna Caves. After the caves, we travel to one of the world’s most dramatic castles. The castle sits halfway up the hillside, carved into a huge cave. Head towards Croatia and the inland of Istria called the Green Istria and arrive in the town of Opatija. Enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight. Hotel: Design & Luxury Hotel Royal Opatija for 2 nights
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DAY 8 VISIT TO MOTOVUN B / L Today experience truffle hunting with some locals before sitting down to a ‘Karlic Tartufi” Lunch. Afterwards, we travel a short distance to a captivating little town called Motovun, perched on a 277m hill in the Mirna River Valley. Walk within the walls of the town and discover studios, galleries and shops hidden in a cluster of Roman and Gothic buildings. Be sure to also walk on the outside of the walls for breathtaking views over vineyards and fields of Oak Woods below. This evening is free for you to have dinner as you please. DAY 9 BUZET TO PLITVICE LAKES B / D After breakfast, we check out and depart for Plitvice Lakes National Park. On arrival at the Lakes we explore this beautiful area. Hotel: Jezero, Plitvice Lakes for 1 night DAY 10 PLITVICE LAKES TO SPLIT B After breakfast, continue our journey onto Split, the capital of Dalmatia. On our way, we will stop at the gorgeous Trogir. Set within medieval walls on a tiny island, Trogir boasts wide seaside promenade lined with cafes, restaurants and views of the sea. We finish our day in Split, second largest city in Croatia. Explore and enjoy dinner at your leisure this evening. Hotel: Hotel Cornaro, Split for 2 nights DAY 11 SPLIT SIGHTSEEING B / D We take a walk after breakfast, through one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Split. We will visit the Diocletian Palace in the heart of the City. After our tour, you have time to spend in Split at your leisure. This evening, enjoy the flavours of Dalmatia with dinner at a local restaurant DAY 12 SPLIT TO HVAR B This morning in Split Harbour, we will board the ferry to the island of Hvar and continue our journey on the sunniest island in Croatia. On arrival, we will
Visit the spectacular Schonbrunn
Palace and gardens Enjoy a wonderful Viennese
Concert Walking tour of Ljubljana, Split,
Korcula & Zagreb Discover Lake Bled and visit a
castle in Slovenia – Bled Castle Visit the Postojna Caves Experience truffle hunting and
visit to Motovun Discover Plitvice Lake Stay in Hvar and visit Old Town
Stani Grad
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes visit the Old Town Stani Grad, one of the oldest towns in Europe. We will drive through the Stani Grad Plain to the old renaissance town of Hvar. Hotel: Hotel Amfora for 2 nights DAY 13 A DAY AT LEISURE ON HVAR B / D Today is a relaxation day in Hvar. Enjoy the clean seas and beautiful Paklemi Islands near the town of Hvar. Join the group tonight for dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 18 DUBROVNIK-ZADAR B After breakfast, we head North again along the Adriatic coast and after a stop along the way we head to the intriguingly unique city of Zadar. Zadar, set on a small peninsula, boasts a historic old town and Roman ruins, medieval churches and quality museums. Enjoy dinner at your own leisure tonight, but don’t forget to visit the Spectacle of the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation. Hotel: Hotel Kolovare Zadar for 1 Night
DAY 14 HVAR TO KORCULA B / D We journey to Korčula, an island of exceptional grace, history and culture. Perhaps, explore Korčula town with its ramparts and well-known legends. Dinner is at a local restaurant this evening with your fellow travellers.
DAY 19 ZADAR TO ZAGREB B This morning we visit our last destination of Zagreb. After an orientation tour on arrival, check into the hotel, and the rest of the day is free to explore the city.
Hotel: Hotel Marco Polo, Korcula for 2 nights
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel, Zagreb for 2 nights
DAY 15 KORCULA B After breakfast you will enjoy a walking tour with a Local Expert including the cathedral, the town museum and the Bishop’s Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the narrow streets, beautiful churches and magnificent palaces of this charming medieval town.
DAY 20 ZAGREB SIGHTSEEING B / D Today we have a walking tour of Zagreb with a local guide, stopping to sample some of the flavours of the city. There’s some free time, before joining your fellow guests this evening for a final dinner at a local tavern.
DAY 16 KORCULA TO DUBROVNIK B / L This morning we leave Korcula and journey to the beautiful southern slopes of the Pelješac peninsula. Our first stop will be the walled medieval town of Ston. After lunch we continue to Dubrovnik known as the ‘paradise on earth’ according to George Bernard Shaw. Enjoy the rest of the day at your Leisure. Hotel: Royal Blue Hotel, Dubrovnik for 2 nights DAY 17 DUBROVNIK B / D Today is reserved for you to fully explore Dubrovnik at your own pace. Later, join the group for a highlight dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the town.
DAY 21 & 22 ZAGREB TO PERTH B / IFM a Your tour concludes after breakfast with a transfer to the airport where you will board your flight from Zagreb to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares including taxes Deluxe Coach with Professional Driver 19 Nights luxury accommodation Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 10 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $11,190* Twin Share $13,690* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. The above price includes $180pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
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Ancient Cities of CHINA & A Yangtze River Discovery
17 DAYS, SATURDAY 1 TO MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
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siscover many ancient cities and cruise the Yangtze River. Experience ancient temples, streets, exquisite classical gardens, palaces, museums, working canals, fresh water lakes and don’t forget the Giant Panda! DAY 1 PERTH TO BEIJING a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Beijing. Upon arrival into Beijing, we transfer you to your hotel. Hotel: Novotel Peace or similar for 4 nights DAY 2 BEIJING B / L / D After breakfast we enjoy a tour to the Tiananmen Square, the largest city centre
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square of its kind in China. The Forbidden City, is where thousands of palaces and spellbinding treasures of art works will give you imagination of the royal life of Chinese emperors and concubines. This afternoon enjoy a tour of the incomparable Summer Palace. For dinner tonight enjoy a feast of Peking duck and an acrobatic show.
DAY 6 XIAN B / L / D Today we have a full day tour to the world famous 6,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors and Horses buried with first the Chinese Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. After lunch, you will take a tour to the Wild Goose Pagoda. Tonight dinner we enjoy a Dumpling Banquet followed by a show of Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing.
DAY 3 BEIJING B / L Today we enjoy an excursion to the Great Wall, one of the world wonders and a tour to the famous Ming Tombs. On our return to Beijing we have free time for shopping and walking in the famous Wangfujing Street, which is regarded as the First Street in China.
DAY 7 XI'AN TO CHENGDU B / D Our morning tour today takes us to the Square of Bell and Drum Tower. You will also visit the Muslim Quarter and food market. This afternoon we transfer to the railway station for your high speed train to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. Tonight enjoy a delicious Sichuan Hot pot.
DAY 4 BEIJING B / L / D This morning we have tour to the Temple of Heaven. The focus of this complex is the famed Hall of Prayer for a Good Harvest, a round edifice constructed of wood only without a single nail. You will get some free time to visit local markets in the afternoon. Tonight you make like to enjoy an optional Kungfu show tonight (additional expense). DAY 5 BEIJING TO XIAN B / L /D After breakfast we transfer to the airport and catch our flight to Xian. Upon arrival into Xian we will be meet by our transfer and head to downtown for lunch. After lunch we visit the Provincial History Museum where you can feast your eyes on thousands of treasures and precious historical relics. Hotel: Grand Mercure for 2 nights
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Hotel: Sofitel Chengdu or similar for 2 nights DAY 8 CHENGDU B / L This morning visit the Giant Panda Reserve to see these famous animals in an environment similar to their natural habitat. DAY 9 CHENGDU TO CHONGQING / EMBARK CRUISE B / D After breakfast, we board a high-speed train to Chongqing, the most populated city in China with 30 million people. The Mountain City is famous for its super spicy Sichuan Hotpot and its bicycle-free hilly streets. Upon arrival into Chongqing we visit Erling Park, the General Stilwell Museum. From here visit the three Gorges Museum, dedicated to protecting the history and culture of the Three Gorges area. After dinner at a local restaurant, we board our Victoria cruise. Cruise: Victoria cruise for 3 nights
Enjoy a highlights tour of Beijing Tour of the incomparable
Summer Palace Day excursion to the Great Wall Tour to the Temple of Heaven Enjoy delicious Sichuan Hot pot
dinner Visit the Giant Panda Reserve Rowboat through the Shennong
Stream See the Three Gorges Dam Ride the bullet train from Nanjing
to Shanghai Visit the bustling Chenghuang
Market
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager
DAY 11 SHENNONG STREAM PEA POD BOAT EXCURSION B / L / D This morning you have the option to enjoy a tour to the White Emperor City at Fengjie County (additional expense). After lunch we pass through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge before taking an excursion on a rowboat through the Shennong Stream. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. (River conditions and Authority permitting) DAY 12 YICHANG TO NANJING B / L After breakfast we have an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Early afternoon we disembark the cruise and transfer to the train station where we board a bullet train to ancient capital city Nanjing. Upon arrival into Nanjing we transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure. Hotel: Hilton Nanjing or similar for 2 nights DAY 13 NANJING B / L /D Today we embark on a full day tour visiting the Dr Sun Yat San Mausoleum and surroundings, Nanjing Museum, Yangtze River Bridge, ancient Ming Dynasty City Wall and Confucius Temple Market and Qinhuai River.
DAY 14 NANJING TO SHANGHAI B / D After breakfast, transfer to railway station to board a bullet train to Shanghai with an average speed of 240KM/hour. Upon arrival into Shanghai we enjoy a visit to the Shanghai Museum and the Jade Buddha Temple. After dinner tonight travel up to the viewing platform of the Oriental Pearl Tower (third highest tower in the world) for spectacular views of the city by night. Hotel: Bund Riverside Shanghai or similar for 2 nights DAY 15 SHANGHAI B / L This morning enjoy a visit to the historic Bund, one of the world’s best preserved examples of Art-Deco architecture, located adjacent to the Huangpu River. Later visit the bustling Chenghuang Market in the old town area before proceeding to Xin Tian Di, the upmarket area. Tonight we enjoy our final dinner together. DAY 16 & 17 SHANGHAI TO PERTH B a You have a leisurely start to the morning today before we transfer you to airport for your flight home to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
Return economy airfares including taxes & Internal flight from Beijing to Xian 15 nights luxury 5 star accommodation & 3 nights onboard a Victoria Cruise Breakfast daily, 11 lunches and 11 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person $6,490* Twin Share $7,990* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. The above price includes $330pp of air taxes which are subject to change. Great Wall
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DAY 10 YANGTZE RIVER CRUISING/ SHIBAO PAGODA B / L / D After breakfast those who wish can take an optional excursion to River Fengdu Ghost City. Late afternoon we have a shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda. Back on board we enjoy the Captain's Welcome Party and crew cabaret.
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SPAIN & PORTUGAL 17 DAYS, THURSDAY 6 TO SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2018
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e take care of everything, while you relax and enjoy Exclusive VIP Experiences, epicurean dining, authentic regional cuisine and hand-picked deluxe accommodations. Enjoy relaxing starts on most mornings. DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO MADRID a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager then take the overnight flight to Madrid. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel with time for you to settle in. Later, join your local Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and a beautiful evening of dinner and wine. Hotel: Barcelo Emperatriz/Barcelo Torre, Madrid for 2 nights DAY 3 MADRID OF THE BOURBONS B A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana past Madrid's
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most famous fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles. Drive down the Gran Vía to the Royal Palace and Cervantes Monument before crossing the Puerta del Sol. The highlight of your tour is a visit to the magnificent Prado Museum to admire the paintings of Velázquez, Goya and many others. Tonight, your Kings Tour Manager will accompany you to Mercado San Miguel, one of Madrid's oldest and most beautiful markets where you will be able to purchase dinner. DAY 4 THE OLD CAPITAL OF TOLEDO AND GOLDEN SALAMANCA B The morning is devoted to Toledo. With your Local Expert, walk through the maze of narrow, cobbled streets. See El Greco's painting in the Church of Santo Tomé. Join a master craftsman in a Damascene workshop for a personal insight into this ancient craft handed down by the Moors centuries ago. Later, pass the ancient walls of Ávila, en route to Salamanca, with its handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor, honeycoloured cathedral and 16th century university buildings. Hotel: Alameda Palace, Salamanca for 1 night DAY 5 PORTO, GRANDE DAME ON THE DOURO B / D Cross the Portuguese border to reach Porto, situated on the River Douro and celebrated internationally as the capital of Port wine. See the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores that house the famous wines. Walk along corridors of casks and get to know your tawnys and vintages during a tasting. Admire the multi-coloured houses and churches covered in glazed tiles, as well as the iconic bridges (or ‘Eiffel Towers on end' according to one Frenchman). Hotel: Eurostar Heroismo, Porto for 1 night
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DAY 6 HOLY FATIMA, ANCIENT OBIDOS AND LISBON B Head south for a visit to miraculous Fatima. See the basilica or visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, which commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to three young shepherds in 1917. Then continue to the fortified town of Obidos, where you'll walk inside the walls to explore the flowerbedecked houses and narrow, medieval streets. Your destination is the Portuguese capital. Hotel: Dom Pedro Palace, Lisbon for 2 nights DAY 7 LISBON AND THE AGE OF THE GREAT DISCOVERIES B Sightseeing with a Local Expert takes you along the spacious avenues of the Lower Town and beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco, the finest square in the city. Visit the Belem Quarter from where sailing ships once set forth to discover unknown lands. Stop by a patisserie and enjoy a tasting of Portugal's finest pastry, 'Pasteis de Belem'. See the Monument to the Discoveries and the more ancient Belem Tower - a fortress originally set in the middle of the river, but now left high and dry on the riverbank. Next, visit Jeronimos Monastery with its beautiful Manueline architecture. The afternoon is free. DAY 8 SEVILLE, THE CITY OF CARMEN B / D Leave Lisbon via the modern Tagus Bridge and cross the border to reach Seville. With a Local Expert, tour the immense cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus, and the slender Giralda Tower. Explore the labyrinthine Santa Cruz Quarter and see the Alcazar. At night, settle back for a Signature Evening with dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery flamenco show. Hotel: Ayre Sevilla, Seville (Executive Rooms) for 2 nights
Tour Highlights Tour the Prado Museum In Toledo visit the Church of
Santo Tomé and see an El Greco's masterpiece Enjoy a tasting at the Vila Nova
de Gaia Visit Jeronimos Monastery Enjoy a demonstration and
tasting of the famous ‘Pasteis de Belem' Tour the Rock of Gibraltar Tour the Alhambra Palace Learn the authentic recipe of
paella See Gaudi's extraordinary
masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia Basilica
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes
DAY 10 HEAD FOR GIBRALTAR AND THE COSTA DEL SOL B / D Today we head to Gibraltar which is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. We drive along the Costa del Sol through exclusive resorts where the rich and famous holiday. Hotel: Melia Costa Del Sol, Torremolinos for 2 nights
DAY 13 VALENCIA B / D Journey to Valencia the 'City of Arts and Sciences'. Circumnavigate the old town, past the City Gates of Serranos, to reach your hotel. In your free time perhaps take a stroll to the Cathedral and El Miguelete? Valencia is home to one of the world's greatest dishes, paella. Learn the authentic recipe in a fun cookery demonstration with a local chef and savour the flavours of this classic dish, washed down with a glass of sangria.
Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes Deluxe Coach with Professional Driver 14-nights deluxe accommodation with private facilities
Hotel: Barcelo, Valencia for 1 night
Breakfast daily and 7 dinners
DAY 14 PENISCOLA TO BARCELONA B Follow the coast to Peñíscola to view the sealapped castle used in the film 'El Cid'. Continue along the Costa Dorada to the Cava Bodegas at Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. Enjoy a taste and learn the sparkling secrets of Spanish ‘bubbly' before heading on to your hotel in Barcelona.
All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
DAY 11 AT LEISURE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL B Enjoy the following day at leisure on the sundrenched Costa del Sol. Relax by the blue Hotel: Meliá Barcelona Sarriá, Barcelona Mediterranean waters, stroll along the promenade, for 2 nights savour the specialities in the local restaurants or consider exploring Malaga, the birth city of DAY 15 BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING B / D Picasso. Join a Local Expert to drive along the Passeig de Gràcia. Continue through the Eixample DAY 12 MIJAS, GRANADA district for a visit inside Gaudi's extraordinary AND THE ALHAMBRA B / D masterpiece, the Sagrada Família Basilica. In Drive through the green hills above the Costa del the afternoon, maybe experience the great Sol to the white-washed village of Mijas. Stroll Monastery of Montserrat and see the Black through the old streets and gardens and take in Madonna? In the evening, enjoy a Celebration the views of the coast. Continue to Granada to Dinner with wine. visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace. With a Local Expert, see the Lion Court, as well as the DAY 16 & 17 BARCELONA - PERTH B / IFM a water gardens of the royal summer residence. In You have the morning at leisure. This afternoon the evening, choose your own personal ambience we transfer to the airport to begin the journey and cuisine from our Dine-Around selection of home. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be restaurants. waiting to transfer you home. Hotel: Vincci Albayzin, Granada for 1 night
$ Tour Cost Per Person $7,995* Twin Share $9,595* Single Price *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. The above price includes $160pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
PORTO LISBON
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Portugal
DAY 9 FREE TIME IN SEVILLE B The following day is completely yours to relax, explore, or continue sightseeing in this fascinating city. Our suggestion is an optional experience to the ancient city of Cordoba, where you will visit the magnificent Mezquita, see the old Jewish Quarter, and enjoy some free time to shop.
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BARCELONA
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South PACIFIC CRUISE On-Board the Brand New Majestic Princess
15 DAYS, THURSDAY 13 TO THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2018
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dail aboard Majestic
Princess®, the newest member of our fleet and enjoy the signature favorites you've always loved.
Along with so many new exciting additions not found on any other Princess ship, including two new specialty restaurants with dinner menus crafted by two Michelin-star awarded chefs. From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. With attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home. DAY 1 PERTH TO SYDNEY a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Sydney. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to the luxurious Parkroyal in Darling Harbour. Settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour for 2 nights
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DAY 2 FREE DAY IN SYDNEY B Enjoy the day at your leisure. Contact the office to arrange optional excursions. DAY 3 SYDNEY - EMBARK THE MAJESTIC PRINCESS B / L / D Today we will transfer you to the cruise terminal for you to board the Majestic Princess. Spend the next twelve nights cruising the South Pacific. Cruise: Majestic Princess for 12 nights DAY 4 AT SEA DAY 5 AT SEA DAY 6 NOUMEA, NEW CALEDONIA DAY 7 MYSTERY ISLAND, VANUATU DAY 8 AT SEA
Never go hungry with the eight
choices of dining venues plus another five specialty restaurants Enjoy every moment with a range
of onboard activities There’s plenty of entertainment
from musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and dancefloors
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes 2 nights’ accommodation in Sydney at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour & 12 nights onboard the brand new Majestic Princess Breakfast daily, 12 lunches & 13 dinners & all meals included onboard cruise All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary & entertainment onboard cruise
$ Tour Cost Per Person INSIDE STATEROOM Category ID
$4,100* DAY 9 SUVA, FIJI DAY 10 LAUTOKA, FIJI DAY 11 AT SEA
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BALCONY STATEROOM Category BD $4,650* Twin Share $7,785* Single Price
solomon islands
DAY 12 LIFOU, NEW CALEDONIA
LAUTOKA New Caledonia
DAY 14 AT SEA
*Please note whilst on the cruise B / L / D is included
MYSTERY SUVA Fiji ISLAND Vanuatu
BALCONY STATEROOM Category BB $4,760* Twin Share $8,025* Single Price
NOUMEA
New Caledonia
Australia 12
BALCONY STATEROOM Category DB $4,980* Twin Share $8,430* Single Price
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DAY 15 SYDNEY TO PERTH B / IFM a This morning you’ll cruise back in to PERTH Sydney Australiaand disembark. We’ll transfer you back to the airport for your departing flight. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
Fiji
LIFOU
DAY 13 AT SEA
$6,700*
Single Price
SYDNEY
Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense.
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Mediterranean GEMS
Spain, Italy & Greek Isles Cruise 18 DAYS,WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER 2018
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cask in the culture,
cuisine, sunny skies and blue seas of the Mediterranean.
Celebrity Eclipse, renowned for her contemporary décor and an extraordinary choice of dining options—you can also enjoy a wide selection of bars and lounges to suit every mood, almost endless entertainment from the impressive theater shows to the peace and quiet of the library, and variety of activities to keep mind, body, and soul in tune
Begin your journey in cosmopolitan Barcelona where you’ll enjoy a 3-night stay before embarking on a 12-night Mediterranean Cruise. Mediterranean cruises combine the sights, sounds and flavours of this rich region. Whether you’d rather discover the ancient wonders of Greece or sample authentic tapas in Spain, discover a new world of experiences.
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DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO BARCELONA a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager and board your flight to Barcelona. Upon arrival in Barcelona, we will transfer to our hotel. Relax or explore this lively city before enjoying dinner with the group. Hotel: Barcelona Catedral for 3 nights DAY 3 EXPLORING BARCELONA B After breakfast, we enjoy a city sightseeing tour with a local guide. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure. DAY 4 BARCELONA B / L Today we have a visit to The Sagrada Familia, one of Barcelona's most famous symbols and certainly one of its most impressive sights. From here we proceed to one of the major works of Gaudí in Barcelona, Parque Guell. After sightseeing, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy cruising around the
Mediterranean in a Balcony Stateroom Visit The Sagrada Familia and
Parque Guell Local lunch in Barcelona 3 night mini-stay in central
Barcelona
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes 3 nights’ accommodation in Barcelona & 12 night cruise onboard Celebrity Eclipse Breakfast daily, 13 lunches and 13 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary & entertainment onboard
$ Tour Cost Per Person BALCONY STATEROOM
$7,695*
$11,495*
Twin Share
Single Price
Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company.
DAY 5 BARCELONA / EMBARK CRUISE B / L / D This morning we have a relaxed morning to enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the port in Barcelona to board the Celebrity Eclipse. Cruise: Celebrity Eclipse for 12 nights in Balcony Stateroom DAY 6
PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN
DAY 7
AT SEA
DAY 8
SICILY (MESSINA), ITALY
DAY 9
AT SEA
DAY 10 MYKONOS, GREECE DAY 11
ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
DAY 12
SANTORINI, GREECE
DAY 13
RHODES, GREECE
*Please note whilst on the cruise B / L / D is included
DAY 14
AT SEA
DAY 15
VALLETTA, MALTA
DAY 16
AT SEA
*Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. The above price includes $155pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
DAY 17 & 18 BARCELONA TO PERTH B / IFM a This morning our 12 night cruise comes to an end when we dock in Barcelona. We will disembark the ship and transfer to Barcelona Airport for our flight home to Perth.
BARCELONA a a Spain
***COMBINE THIS TOUR***
This cruise coincides perfectly with our Spain & Portugal Tour. 31 Days, 6 September to 6 October 2018 from $12550pp twin share & $17750 Single
Italy
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PALMA DE MALLORCA Spain
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SICILY (Messina) Italy
VALLETTA Malta
ATHENS Greece
MYKONOS Greece
SANTORINI Greece
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RHODES Greece
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Singapore to
FREMANTLE 16 DAYS, WEDNESDAY 3 TO THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 2018
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xplore the heart of Singapore, indulge in exquisite high tea, discover the famous Gardens by the Bay and dine on the Singapore Flyer.
Next embark on the Sun Princess, a home away from home as you journey through Southeast Asia down the coast of Western Australia enjoying the fresh ocean breeze.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO SINGAPORE a IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Singapore. Upon our arrival into Singapore we will transfer you to our centrally located hotel. Hotel: Hotel Jen, Singapore for 3 nights DAY 2 CITY SIGHTS TOUR & HIGH TEA AT THE RAFFLES B / HIGH TEA Today you’ll embark on a tour of Singapore City which includes a stop at the National Orchid Garden. After, proceed to the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay and then visit one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples. This afternoon you'll follow the footsteps of the Colonial past. Start at the Singapore River, admire beautifully restored warehouses and marvel at magnificent colonial buildings and
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five grand old bridges before stopping at our destination, The Fullerton Hotel to enjoy High Tea. Afterwards, we'll conclude your experience with a bumboat cruise along the iconic Singapore River. DAY 3 GARDENS BY THE BAY / DINNER ON THE SINGAPORE FLYER B / D This morning we’ll transfer you to Gardens by the Bay where you will have free time to wonder the various displays. Gardens by the Bay is home to over a quarter of a million rare plants. The park comprises the largest waterfront garden, vertical gardens and the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. Tonight you will embark the Singapore Flyer for 'Sky Dining'! DAY 4 SINGAPORE / EMBARK CRUISE B / L / D After breakfast enjoy some free time before we transfer you to the cruise terminal where we will board the Sun Princess. Cruise: Sun Princess for 12 nights
Tour of Singapore City Enjoy High Tea at The Fullerton
Hotel Visit to Gardens By The Bay Enjoy dinner on the Singapore
Flyer for 'Sky Dining'
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager One way economy airfares and taxes 3 nights’ accommodation in Singapore at Hotel Jen, 12 nights onboard the Sun Princess Breakfast daily, 12 lunches, 1 high tea and 13 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary & entertainment onboard
$ Tour Cost Per Person INSIDE STATEROOM Category IC
$3,790* Twin Share
DAY 5 AT SEA DAY 6 PHUKET, THAILAND DAY 7 LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA
DAY 16 FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA / DISEMBARK CRUISE B After a magnificent cruise, you arrive into Fremantle. You will disembark the ship where your driver will be waiting to take you safely home
DAY 8 PENANG, MALAYSIA Thailand
BALCONY STATEROOM Category BD $4,490* Twin Share $6,890* Single Price
PENANG
LANGKAWI Malaysia
More Stateroom categories available, please ring the office for more information.
Malaysia
DAY 11 AT SEA DAY 12 BALI (BENOA), INDONESIA
OCEANVIEW STATEROOM Category OE $4,090* Twin Share $6,190* Single Price
PHUKET
DAY 9 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA DAY 10 AT SEA
$5,590*
Single Price
3 KUALA LUMPUR
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SEMARANG
DAY 13 AT SEA
DAY 15 AT SEA
Malaysia
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DAY 14 AT SEA
SINGAPORE
Indonesia
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Indonesia
*Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. The above price includes $85pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
AIRLIE BEACH
*Please note whilst on the cruise B / L / D is included
Australia
* IFM: In-Flight Meals B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
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Caribbean Cruise &
CUBA
20 DAYS, SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER TO THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2018
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uba is a one of a kind country and to some it is known the Caribbean's biological crown jewel.
Dated but delightful, rundown but gracious, exciting yet sometimes even annoying! DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO DOHA a IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager then board your overnight flight to Doha. Upon arrival, we transfer you to our city based hotel for a restful overnight stay. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel for 1 night DAY 3 DOHA TO MIAMI a IFM / D Early this morning we check out of the hotel and transfer back to Doha airport for our flight to Miami. Upon arrival in Miami we will be transferred to our hotel. Settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Marriott Biscayne Bay for 2 nights
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DAY 4 MIAMI SIGHTSEEING / FREE AFTERNOON B After breakfast, we embark on a sightseeing tour of Miami including palm-lined Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Little Havana. This afternoon will be at your leisure.
DAY 5 MIAMI TO FORT LAUDERDALE / EMBARK CRUISE B / L / D You have the morning at leisure before we check-out and transfer to the port in Fort Lauderdale to board our Holland America Ship, MS Veendam. Cruise: MS Veendam for 12 nights DAY 6 AT SEA B / L / D DAY 7 HAVANA (LA HABANA), CUBA B / L / D Today you will discover the people and places that made author Ernest Hemingway fall in love with Cuba, following in papa's footsteps from Old Havana to the shores of Cojimar. First, travel by bus to Hemingway's former home, Finca Vigia and learn about the author's attachment to Cuba and its people. Explore with your guide the fishing town of Cojimar, which served as inspiration for the novel, The Old Man and the Sea. You'll enjoy a cocktail named in honor of the Pilar's first mate here. Back in Old Havana, discover the Plaza de Armas. This is the center of town and is where Papa Hemingway resided when he first moved to Cuba. From the cobblestone streets of Old Havana to the shores of Cojimar, locals like to think that the spirit of Papa Hemingway still lingers in the Cuban air.
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DAY 8 HAVANA (LA HABANA), CUBA / AT SEA B / L / D DAY 9 CIENFUEGOS, CUBA B / L / D Cienfuegos is rightfully known as La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South). Beautifully preserved architectural gems abound here, including Cienfuegos’ neoclassical buildings, and nearby Trinidad’s Spanish colonial structures. DAY 10 GEORGETOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS B / L / D In and around George Town, the Cayman Islands' capital, you’ll find such an amazing array of culinary offerings, you’ll fear for the future of any buttons, snaps or hooks on your waistband. DAY 11 OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA B / L / D A sumptuous Jamaican meal awaits you at the Good Hope Great House. Your informative tour guide will educate you on historical Falmouth while you drive through the town en route to Good Hope Estate. Tour the house, built in the 1700s and restored to its original grandeur. Here you will see the 2,000-acre grounds that were once a working plantation. You will also tour the estate, visit the ruins, stroll near the Martha Brae River and see the resident potter as well as have the opportunity to purchase unique gifts from the Trading House, the only store of its kind in the Caribbean. Relax in splendour at the Great House and indulge in a three-course lunch. The menu includes crisp salad, herb rice and true Jamaica dishes highlighting distinctive spices, curried chicken with mango chutney, escovietch fish made with fresh local fish, and fried plantain, a true Jamaican favourite. DAY 12 AT SEA B / L / D
Sightseeing tour of Miami Shore Excursion included in
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Havana Shore excursion included in
Ocho Rios
Visit the Vizcaya Museum Visit the Phillip and Patricia
Frost Museum Lunch at Hard Rock Café
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes
DAY 13 GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS B / L / D Grand Turk, a jewel of an isle that measures just 18 square kilometers, is awesomely rich in natural wonders. It is ringed by translucent warm waters teeming with coral and fish. You can always simply kick back and just enjoy the view from under a palm tree or beach umbrella. Or explore the fascinating history of Turks & Caicos in its capital, Cockburn Town, which is lined with Bermudan-style buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. DAY 14 AMBER COVE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC B / L / D Located on the Dominican Republic's north coast, the port of Amber Cove, near Puerto Plata, is a new phenomenon. Built in 2015, the area was fashioned as homage to the country’s colonial architecture and features restaurants, bars and shops, as well as an activity center, a pool and cabanas. DAY 15 AT SEA B / L / D Fort Lauderdale United States
a a MIAMI Havana
DAY 16 HALF MOON CAY, BAHAMAS B / L / D At 10 square kilometers (four square miles), the island is small enough that you can see it all in a day, yet large enough to offer a range of activities. At the island’s Straw Market, you can shop for crafts made in the Bahamas, while the waterfront bars and Tropics Restaurant are ready to serve you a meal or drink when you've finished surveying your private paradise. DAY 17 FORT LAUDERDALE TO MIAMI B This morning we disembark the ship and travel back to Miami. Upon arrival, we will visit the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens then make a stop for you to purchase lunch. After lunch, we will head to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science before checking in to our Miami hotel. Hotel: Miami Hotel for 1 night with late checkout DAY 18 -20 MIAMI TO PERTH B / IFM a Today we have arranged late check out at the hotel as our flight doesn't depart until the early evening. Enjoy the day at leisure before we transfer to Miami airport for our flight to Doha. On arrival into Doha, we have purchased time at the airport hotel for you to relax while waiting for our connecting flight. On arrival into Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Breakfast Daily, 12 lunches and 13 dinners All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
$ Tour Cost Per Person INSIDE STATEROOM Category J
$8,990* Twin Share
$11,800*
Single Price
OCEANVIEW Category C $9,450* Twin Share $12,595* Single Price BALCONY Category BB $11,990* Twin Share $18,550* Single Price
Half Moon Cay
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Bahamas
Cuba
Cienfuegos Cuba
Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company.
Grand Turks
Turks and Caicos
Amber Cove
Georgetown
Cayman Islands
3 nights’ accommodation at Marriot Biscayne Bay, 12 nights’ onboard the MS Veendam, 1 nights’ accommodation at Copthorne Hotel & Day-use at the Doha Airport Hotel for transit relaxation
Dominican Republic
Ohco Rios
*Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. The above cost include $860pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
Jamaica
*Please note whilst on the cruise B / L / D is included
* IFM: In-Flight Meals B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
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NEW ZEALAND 20 DAYS, WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER TO MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2018
the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree before arriving into to Auckland’s north shore. You will see stunning views of Rangitoto Island, Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. Hotel: Spencer on Byron for 1 night
Imagine a land of spectacular glaciers, picturesque fjords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hills and miles of coastline with sandy beaches. If that wasn’t enough add quality wines, fresh produce and welcoming locals, this is New Zealand! DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO AUCKLAND B / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transfer to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and fly to New Zealand. Upon arrival into Auckland, we will transfer you to your hotel for immediate check-in. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by time at leisure. Hotel: Grand Millennium Hotel for 1 night DAY 3 AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS B / D Enjoy a city tour of Auckland, dubbed the ‘City of Sails’, before travelling to Matakohe to enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands for 2 nights DAY 4 BAY OF ISLANDS B Today is a left free for you to enjoy how you wish. DAY 5 BAY OF ISLANDS TO AUCKLAND B / L / D This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning to Paihia. Enjoy a picnic lunch before travelling south via Whangarei, call into
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DAY 6 AUCKLAND TO ROTORUA B / D This morning travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train. Visit the restoration workshop and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning tea will be served. Depart Glenbrook and travel through magnificent countryside of rolling hills and green pastures famous for dairying. Continue to Rotorua to visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Hotel: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua for 2 nights DAY 7 ROTORUA B / D Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. DAY 8 ROTORUA TO WELLINGTON B / D Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake Taupo for some free time to enjoy this scenic lakeside town. Travel via the Tongariro National Park and then continue south to the capital city of Wellington. Hotel: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor for 2 nights
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DAY 9 WELLINGTON B A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. Reboard your coach for an extensive city tour. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon and the evening is also free to explore Wellington’s lively food scene. DAY 10 WELLINGTON TO CHRISTCHURCH B / D This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey that showcases the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side and the rugged scenic coastline on the other. Travel through numerous tunnels and across several bridges before departing the train in Kaikoura. Travel via coach south through some of finest farmland area’s to the garden city of Christchurch. Hotel: Distinction Christchurch for 2 nights DAY 11 CHRISTCHURCH B Today visit the International Antarctic Centre, designed to provide an informative account of life in Antarctica. This is followed by an introductory city tour of Christchurch. This afternoon includes a journey on board the Christchurch Tram at your leisure, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions. This evening is free to explore the local cuisine. DAY 12 CHRISTCHURCH / ARTHUR’S PASS / FRANZ JOSEF B / D This morning board the TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before arriving at Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier for 1 night DAY 13 FRANZ JOSEF TO QUEENSTOWN B See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a
Tour through the North and South
Islands of New Zealand
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City sights tour of Auckland Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds Overnight Cruise in Milford Sound Sight Thermal mud pools &
geysers Ride on the Glenbrook Vintage
Steam Train See the snow-capped peaks of
the Southern Alps Cruise across Lake Te Anau to visit
the Glow Worm Cave Take a rail journey on the
TranzAlpine
Tour Inclusions year-round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront for 2 nights DAY 14 QUEENSTOWN B / D Today is a left free to enjoy Queenstown how you wish. DAY 15 QUEENSTOWN / MILFORD SOUND B/D This morning travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via Te Anau to Milford Sound and board the Milford Mariner for your amazing overnight cruise. There is plenty of time to view the fjord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife - you’re bound to encounter seals and if you’re lucky maybe dolphins and penguins. As evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the onboard chef. Cruise: Milford Mariner for 1 night DAY 16 MILFORD SOUND TO TE ANAU B/D Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back out to the Tasman Sea (weather permitting) to explore more of the fjord. Return back to the wharf to meet your coach and enjoy the scenic drive to Te Anau. This afternoon enjoy a cruise across Lake Te Anau to visit the Glow Worm Caves where you will admire the incredible limestone caverns, waterfalls and mystery of the Glow Worm Grotto.
historic Edwardian Railway Station, board the coach for an informative city tour. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift.
Home pick-up and return by Hughes Escorted from New Zealand by an experienced Grand Pacific Tour Director
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross for 2 nights DAY 18 DUNEDIN B / D This morning travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire Tea. Return to the city for some free time. You might choose to board The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail (optional). DAY 19 DUNEDIN TO CHRISTCHURCH B / D This morning visit Olveston Historic Home, containing treasures from a bygone era before travelling to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends.
Return economy airfares and taxes Premium tour with luxury coach travel & professional driver 17 nights 4 star hotel accommodation, 1 night on board the Milford Mariner & three rail journeys and five scenic cruises
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Early check-in on arrival in Auckland including breakfast Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 14 dinners
Hotel: Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport for 1 night
All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
DAY 20 CHRISTCHURCH TO PERTH B This morning it is time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
BONUS touring jacket
2 Bay of Islands a 1 1 AUCKLAND Rotorua 2
$ Tour Cost Per Person $7,390* Twin Share $9,580* Single Price
Hotel: Distinction Luxmore for 1 night DAY 17 TE ANAU TO DUNEDIN B / D Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin. After time for lunch board the Silver Fern railcar for a journey along spectacular clifftops overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Blueskin Bay. On return to Dunedin’s
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SYDNEY CRUISE On-board the Norwegian Jewel
21 DAYS, FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER TO SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2018
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njoy the sights, culture and food; of which Singapore does so well, before hopping on board the Norwegian Jewel visiting some of Asia’s delights and favourite Australia sights.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO SINGAPORE a IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Singapore. Upon arrival into Singapore we transfer you to our centrally located hotel. Hotel: Hotel Jen, Singapore for 3 nights DAY 2 CITY SIGHTS TOUR & HIGH TEA AT THE RAFFLES B / HIGH TEA Today you’ll embark on a tour of Singapore City which includes a stop at the National Orchid Garden. After, proceed to the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay and then visit one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples.This afternoon you'll follow the footsteps of the Colonial past. Start at the Singapore River, admire beautifully restored warehouses and marvel at magnificent colonial buildings and five grand old bridges before stopping at our destination, The Fullerton Hotel to enjoy High Tea. Afterwards, we'll conclude your experience with a bumboat cruise along the iconic Singapore River.
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DAY 3 GARDENS BY THE BAY / DINNER ON THE SINGAPORE FLYER B / D This morning we’ll transfer you to Gardens by the Bay where you will have free time to wonder the various displays. Gardens by the Bay is home to over a quarter of a million rare plants. The park comprises the largest waterfront garden, vertical gardens and the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. Tonight you will embark the Singapore Flyer for 'Sky Dining'! DAY 4 SINGAPORE / EMBARK CRUISE B / L / D After breakfast enjoy some free time before we will transfer you to the cruise terminal where you will board the Norwegian Jewel. Cruise: Norwegian Jewel for 19 nights DAY 5 AT SEA DAY 6 SEMARANG, INDONESIA DAY 7 AT SEA DAY 8 BENOA (BALI), INDONESIA DAY 9 BENOA (BALI), INDONESIA DAY 10 KOMODO, INDONESIA DAY 11 AT SEA
Tour of Singapore City Enjoy High Tea at The Fullerton
Hotel Visit to Gardens By The Bay Enjoy dinner on the Singapore
Flyer for 'Sky Dining' Enjoy every moment with a
range of onboard activities
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes 3 nights’ accommodation in Singapore at Hotel Jen & 19 nights onboard the Norwegian Jewel Breakfast daily, 19 lunches, 1 high tea and 20 dinners (all meals included onboard cruise) All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary & entertainment onboard cruise DAY 12 DARWIN DAY 13 DARWIN DAY 14 AT SEA DAY 15 AT SEA DAY 16 CAIRNS
EXTEND YOUR STAY IN SYDNEY
$ Tour Cost Per Person INSIDE STATEROOM Category IF
It is possible to stay on in Sydney after the cruise. If this is something you would like to do, please contact the office and we will organise this for you.
$6,190* Twin Share
OCEANVIEW STATEROOM Category OB $6,790* Twin Share $10,420* Single Price
DAY 17 CAIRNS DAY 18 AIRLIE BEACH DAY 19 AT SEA
3 aSINGAPORE Malaysia
DAY 20 BRISBANE
BALCONY STATEROOM Category BC $7,700* Twin Share $12,235* Single Price
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Indonesia
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BALI
KOMODO
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DAY 20 NEWCASTLE
$9,250*
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DARWIN Australia
CAIRNS Australia
DAY 21 SYDNEY B / IFM a This morning you’ll cruise into Sydney. You will disembark in Sydney and we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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Australia
a SYDNEY Australia * IFM: In-Flight Meals B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
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NORTHERN LIGHTS 17 DAYS, MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER TO MONDAY 3 DECEMBER 2018
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ulti-coloured and mysterious, the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and is one of nature’s greatest displays and a unique example of how beautiful science can be. DAY 1 & 2 PERTH / BERGEN (NORWAY) a IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager then fly to Bergen. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to our hotel. Tonight, we meet our local guide from Bentours and hear more about our exciting tour over a welcome drink. Hotel: Clarion Admiral Hotel or similar for 1 night
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DAY 3 BERGEN – NORWEGIAN VOYAGE NORTHBOUND B / D The morning is at your leisure. In the afternoon we join a local guide for a tour of picturesque Bergen. Pass St. Mary’s Church & Haakon Hall and visit Troldhaugen, the home of Norway’s most famous composer Edvard Grieg (1843 1907). Troldhaugen consists of the Edvard Grieg Museum, Grieg’s villa, the hut where he composed music and his gravesite. The tour ends at Bergen pier where we board our Hurtigruten ship. We set sail and head north towards Floro and Alesund. Cruise: Hurtigruten Ship for 6 nights DAY 4 ALESUND (NORWAY) B / L / D Today we navigate the skerries and islands further north before reaching Alesund, renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture. Leaving Alesund we head north towards Trondheim. DAY 5 TRONDHEIM (NORWAY) B / L / D Arrive early in the morning into Trondheim, with time to explore Norway’s first capital. Look out for the storehouses along the river built on wooden stilts. DAY 6 ARCTIC CIRCLE – LOFOTEN ISLANDS (NORWAY) B / L / D As we cross the Arctic Circle, the hunt for the arctic light begins! On-board learn more about the ‘Aurora Borealis’ during a presentation, focused on this phenomenon. Later, enter the dramatic
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and narrow Raftsund, and if the weather and ice conditions allow, sail to the entrance of the famous Trollfjord. DAY 7 TROMSO (NORWAY) B / L / D After a morning stop in Finnsnes, the ship continues to Tromso, the gateway to the Arctic, for a prolonged stay. After an exhilarating day in Tromso, we continue our northbound journey. The ship is now sailing into the area along the coast with the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. DAY 8 HONNINGSVAG – THE NORTH CAPE (NORWAY) B / L / D Honningsvag is the nearest port to the North Cape at 71° 10’ 21” N, only 2,000 kilometres from the Geographical North Pole. Continue to Kjollefjord where we might see the Northern Lights on a clear, starlit sky. DAY 9 KIRKENES – SAARISELKA (FINLAND) B / D Admire dramatic coastal vistas as we approach Kirkenes to disembark our cruise this morning. Enjoy a short drive through Kirkenes, and learn more about its history and a quick stop at the Russian border, before making our way towards Finnish Lapland. We arrive to the small village of Inari, and visit the SIIDA Sami museum. After the visit, we continue to Saariselka. Hotel: Santas Hotel Tunturi or similar for 2 nights DAY 10 SAARISELKA (FINLAND) B / L / D Today we visit a husky farm*. The barking of enthusiastic dogs will welcome us! The head musher talks about the life and training of these unique arctic animals, and we have the chance to take some amazing photos of the breath-taking arctic wilderness.
A night in a unique glass igloo, lay
in bed and gaze at the stars (and if lucky, the Northern Lights) A visit to Rovaniemi, the home
of Santa A visit to a traditional husky dog
farm A relaxing cruise along the coast
of Norway, the best way to see the country’s stunning fjords and historic coastal towns A day excursion to the medieval
town of Tallinn in Estonia
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares, taxes & transfers in Spain
DAY 11 SAARISELKA – SINETTA (FINLAND) B/D This morning we depart Saariselka, and visit Santa’s Village. Perhaps have a photo with Santa Claus himself! An early afternoon departure from Santa’s Village, we travel to Sinetta. Here we experience the true wonder of Finnish Lapland, spending the night in a glass igloo. Staying overnight in a glass igloo feels like sleeping in the open, however inside the igloo it is warm and cosy. The igloo village is set in a clearing, surrounded by pine trees, sufficiently far away from the city lights, to create ideal conditions for catching the Northern Lights, and enjoying starry skies. Sleep peacefully as the “Aurora Alarm” searches the skies for you. Hotel: Arctic Snow Hotel & Igloos or similar for 1 night DAY 12 SINETTA – ROVANIEMI (FINLAND) B / D Depart Sinetta and transfer to Rovaniemi. The remainder of the day is free to explore Rovaniemi, or participate in one of the optional excursions, which will be advised 6 months prior to tour departure. Hotel: Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar for 2 nights DAY 13 ROVANIEMI (FINLAND) B Today is free to explore the small city of Rovaniemi on your own, or participate in one of the optional excursions (additional cost). DAY 14 ROVANIEMI – HELSINKI (FINLAND) B We take an early transfer to the station this morning to catch the train to the Finnish
6 night Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage in outside cabins & 8 nights' accommodation in 4 star hotels
Capital, Helsinki. Upon arrival we stroll across the road to our hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Breakfast daily, 6 lunches, 11 dinners
Hotel: Holiday Inn City Centre or similar for 2 nights DAY 15 EXCURSION TO TALLINN (ESTONIA) B / D Today we have an early start as we begin a full day excursion to the medieval town of Tallinn in Estonia. Take the ferry across to Tallin for a combined bus and walking tour of the most interesting parts of the city. Stops will include the baroque Kadriorg Park, Song Festival Grounds and the seaside district of Pirita. Walk through the winding, cobblestoned streets of the Old Town, and cross Toompea Hill before continuing to the Palace of Toompea that today houses the Estonian Parliament ‘Riigikogu. Visit Aleksander Nevskij Cathedral and the Dome Church. There will be time at leisure in Tallinn before boarding the ferry to return to Helsinki. Tonight we enjoy a special farewell dinner. DAY 16 / 17 HELSINKI / PERTH B a Today we depart Helsinki and begin our journey home. Upon arrival in Perth (Day 17), your driver will be waiting to transfer you home. Special Conditions: The Northern Lights are a natural occurrence and cannot be guaranteed by Kings Tours and Travel or the local operator. Whilst the experience is hopeful, it is not guaranteed.
Local sightseeing with Englishspeaking guides including entrance fees
$ Tour Cost Per Person $9,990* Twin Share $12,550* Single Price UPGRADES AVAILABLE Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. The above cost include $670pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
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Christmas Markets in GERMANY & AUSTRIA
12 DAYS, FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER TO TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2018
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xplore Europe’s greatest and most nostalgic Christmas Markets stirring in anticipation of the festivities ahead.
As dusk approaches, the music and singing, Christmas lights and smell of mulled wine, roasting sausages, chestnuts and sweets fill the air. DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO FRANKFURT a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Frankfurt. Upon arrival into Frankfurt we transfer you to your hotel. Dinner tonight is in your hotel but first, enjoy a welcome drink. Hotel: The Hilton, Frankfurt for 1 nights
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DAY 3 ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER B / D This morning we depart from Frankfurt and drive to the baroque city of Würzburg where you will have plenty of free time to explore the enchanting Christmas Markets in the Altstadt (old town). From here we drive to Rothenburg where the rest of the afternoon will be at leisure for you to enjoy the delightful cobble-stoned streets, ramparts and walk through the famous ‘Christmas Shop’ known for its stunning displays. This evening, after dinner in your hotel enjoy a torchlight tour with the Nightwatchman through the beautifully preserved ramparts and winding streets. Hotel: Hotel Prinz or Tilman Riemenschneider, Rothenburg for 2 nights DAY 4 ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER B Our first stop today is the nearby UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Bamberg, which boasts hundreds of buildings, mansions and palaces displaying the various stages of architecture dating back 1,000 years. In the afternoon we continue to the massive stone towers and gates of medieval Nürnberg. Once the setting for enormous Nazi rallies and the War Crimes trials, Nürnberg now boasts extensive pedestrian walkways and the most splendid Christmas Markets in Europe. As dusk approaches, the music and singing, Christmas lights and smell of mulled wine, roasting
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sausages, chestnuts and sweets fill the air. Early evening we return to Rothenburg where dinner is at your leisure. DAY 5 BAVARIAN ALPS – OBERAMMERGAU B / D After breakfast travel south to Bavaria and then proceed to the town of Füssen where you will spend the lunchtime. Our afternoon visit is to the nearby village of Hohenschwangau. After a brisk walk uphill you will enjoy a visit and a guided tour to one of the most inspiring and famous castles in the world – ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s romantic Neuschwanstein Castle. Later we continue to the historic village of Oberammergau – famed for its ‘Passion Play’ performances which have been staged every 10 years since the 1600’s. Hotel: Hotel Wittlesbach or Parkhotel Sonnenh, Oberammergau for 3 nights DAY 6 BAVARIAN ALPS – OBERAMMERGAU B / D Today we drive to nearby GarmischPartenkirchen to board a funicular train which takes us across snow laden fields to the base of the mighty Zugspitze. At this point the train enters the mountain and tunnels its way up to Zugspitzeplatt station at an altitude of 2,600 metres. Later catch the cable car to the summit of the Zugspitze
Savour the fabulous Christmas
Markets in Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nürnberg, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich Stay 2 nights in the cobble stoned
streets of Rothenburg Visit the baroque town of
Würzburg, plus ancient Nürnberg, UNESCO World Heritage listed Bamberg and Munich Explore medieval Innsbruck and
see the ‘Golden Roof’ surrounded by wonderful Christmas Markets Relax over 3 nights in the Passion
Play town of Oberammergau, experience the incredible funicular and cable car rides up to the summit of the massive Zugspitze mountain and take in the views across 400 snow covered mountain peaks Stay 2 nights in the centre of
Salzburg and enjoy a walking tour of the old town through to the Christmas Markets Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Tour Inclusions
mountain, Germany’s highest peak and take in the unmatched 360° panorama with a view of more than 400 peaks in Austria, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. We then catch the Eibsee cable car all the way down to the lakeside where our coach meets us and takes us back to our hotel. DAY 7 BAVARIAN ALPS – OBERAMMERGAU B / D This morning we visit nearby Linderhof for a guided tour of the extravagant French Rococo Palace – yet another of King Ludwig’s amazing creations. Later we stop at Kloster Ettal and enjoy a guided visit to the Passion Play Theatre. The rest of your afternoon is free. DAY 8 SALZBURG B / D Departing Bavaria we cross the Garmisch Pass and descend into the spectacular Inn Valley and reach the winter resort of Innsbruck. You have plenty of time to explore the delightful Old Town and see the famous ‘Golden Roof. The Christmas markets are beautifully located in the old city central square. Later we continue to Salzburg. Meals: Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt or Hotel Stadtkrug, Salzburg for 2 nights DAY 9 SALZBURG B This morning we enjoy a walking tour of Salzburg with a local guide. The rest of day is
at leisure for you to enjoy this marvellous city with its winding cobbled stone streets, churches, Christmas decorations, shops (all a short walk away) and don’t forget to soak up the atmosphere of the famous Salzburg Christmas Markets. DAY 10 MUNICH B / D Today we travel north and cross into Germany and arrive into Munich for our last night together. Rebuilt since the war the central walking precinct is a mass of people and activity. The shopping is excellent and there are numerous cafés or a giant Beer Hall to grab some lunch. Your farewell dinner tonight will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. Hotel: Eden Wolff Hotel or Maritim Hotel for 1 night DAY 11 & 12 MUNICH TO PERTH B / IFM a This morning we checkout of the hotel and head to Munich airport for our flight home to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes 9 nights authentic, specially selected hotel accommodation, Hotel porterage (1 suitcase pp) Breakfast daily and 7 dinners plus all meals included onboard cruise All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
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Neuschwanstein Castle
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A Medieval
BOHEMIAN CHRISTMAS 16 DAYS, SATURDAY 15 TO THURSDAY 27 DECEMBER 2018
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magine a truly festive Christmas in the heart of medieval Cesky Krumlov, staying in a beautifully restored 500 year old hotel.
Enjoy the romantic Christmas Markets of Rothenburg, Nurnberg, Prague and Vienna, explore the exquisite Schönbrunn Palace and dine in the Catacombs deep under a cobblestoned town square!
DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO FRANKFURT IFM / D a Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Frankfurt. Upon arrival into Frankfurt, we transfer you to your hotel. Dinner tonight is in your hotel, but first, enjoy a welcome drink.
DAY 3 ROTHENBURG OB DE TAUBER B / D This morning we depart from Frankfurt and drive to the baroque city of Würzburg where you will have plenty of free time to explore the enchanting Christmas Markets in the Altstadt (old town). From here we drive to Rothenburg where the rest of the afternoon will be at leisure for you to enjoy the delightful cobble-stoned streets, ramparts and walk through the famous ‘Christmas Shop’ known for its stunning displays. This evening, after dinner in your hotel enjoy a torchlight tour with the Nightwatchman through the beautifully preserved ramparts and winding streets. Hotel: Tilman Riemenschneider for 2 nights DAY 4 ROTHENBURG OB DE TAUBER B Today we visit medieval Nürnberg with its massive stone towers and gates, which was once the setting for enormous Nazi rallies and the War Crimes trials. Nürnberg now boasts extensive pedestrian walkways and the most splendid Christmas Markets in Europe. We return to Rothenburg mid-afternoon and the rest of your day is free. DAY 5 PRAGUE B / D Crossing into the Czech Republic we arrive into Prague early afternoon. The central ‘old town’ is full of romantic, colourful shop fronts built into the historical buildings. Hotel: Hotel Adria for 2 nights
Hotel: The Hilton Frankfurt for 1 night
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DAY 6 PRAGUE B This morning we enjoy a local guide for a tour through this fascinating city to the Hradcany – Prague Castle to visit St Vitus Cathedral. Prague Castle covers over 7 hectares and is the largest ancient castle in the world. We also visit Zlatá Ulièka (the Golden Lane) with its tiny colourful houses built right into the arches of the Castle walls and named after the goldsmiths who lived here in the 17th century. This afternoon and evening is free to explore how you wish. DAY 7 VIENNA B / D After breakfast, we drive south and reach the imperial city of Vienna around lunchtime. This afternoon we enjoy a panoramic drive along the Ringstrasse lined with the grand monuments and buildings of the once great Hapsburg Empire. We also take a guided tour through the State Apartments and ‘Hall of Mirrors’ in the magnificent Royal summer residence – Schönbrunn Palace. At dusk, we enjoy a visit to the picturesque Christmas markets located in the Palace forecourt. Hotel: The Regina Hotel for 2 nights DAY 8 VIENNA B / D Today has been left free for you to enjoy Vienna as you wish. Tonight we will enjoy dinner as a group. DAY 9 CESKY KRUMLOV B / D This morning we wave goodbye to Vienna and join the Danube at Melk where we enjoy a privately guided tour through the astonishing monastery –
Celebrate Christmas over 3
nights in the Hotel Ruze Savour the fabulous Christmas
Markets in Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nürnberg, Prague, Vienna and in the grounds of the delightful Schönbrunn Palace Enjoy a traditional Czech
Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day Turkey lunch, plus feature dinners in the centuries old Griechenbeisl Inn & Vienna Stay 2 nights on the cobble
stoned streets of Rothenburg Visit the baroque city of
Würzburg Stay 2 nights in the city of ‘Good
King Wenceslas’ Prague Stay 2 nights in Vienna and be
guided through the staterooms and ‘Hall of Mirrors’ in the Schönbrunn Palace Enjoy a private guided tour
through the astonishing Melk Abbey and visit Cesky Budejovice
Tour Inclusions an enormous baroque creation with an old library of antique books and a beautifully painted cathedral ceiling. From here we turn north over the Danube near enter the Czech Republic to reach the perfectly preserved 13th-century town of Cesky Krumlov. On arrival, we have a locally guided tour to bring to life the history and background of this extraordinary town and castle. Dinner tonight will be in probably the most unusual restaurant you have ever dined in – the Catacombs under the central town square. Hotel: Hotel Ruze for 3 nights DAY 10 CESKY KRUMLOV B / D After breakfast, we spend time with a local guide in nearby Cesky Budejovice (often known as Budweis and famous for Budweiser beer). We return to Cesky Krumlov where you have the afternoon at leisure. Traditions are important in the Czech Republic and Christmas Eve is the most important time of Christmas. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink before a 5 course typical Czech Christmas Dinner and for those interested you can attend midnight mass in the massive cathedral right next to the hotel.
DAY 11 CHRISTMAS DAY / CESKY KRUMLOV B / L / D Merry Christmas. Today enjoy a Turkey lunch. Your afternoon is free to relax in the spectacular setting of your hotel, before dinner. DAY 12 SALZBURG B / D We arrive into Salzburg around lunchtime, the baroque city of Mozart sitting beneath its enormous Festung (Fortress). After time at leisure for lunch, you will meet your local guide for an afternoon walking city tour who will introduce this enchanting city, including several locations used in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. This evening we have included a farewell dinner. Hotel: Stadtkrug Altstadthotel Hotel DAY 13 & 14 MUNICH TO PERTH B / IFM a This morning your tour ends with a transfer to Munich airport for your flight back to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home safely.
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Christmas Cruise on the
SOUTH PACIFIC On-board the Radiance of the Seas
15 DAYS, WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER 2018 TO WEDNESDAY 2 JANUARY 2019
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ungry for a dazzling at-sea experience that combines sleek swiftness, panoramic vistas and an array of our dining options? Look no further than Royal Caribbean’s, Radiance of the Seas®. Imagine thinking to yourself, I don’t want to be anywhere else but here. New friends, new experiences and new stories waiting to be discovered.
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DAY 1 PERTH TO SYDNEY a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager and then fly to Sydney. Upon arrival into Sydney, we will transfer you to your hotel. Settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel. Hotel: ParkRoyal, Darling Harbour for 2 nights DAY 2 FREE DAY IN SYDNEY B Enjoy the day at your leisure. DAY 3 SYDNEY - EMBARK THE RADIANCE OF THE SEAS B / L / D We have a leisurely start this morning before we transfer you to the cruise terminal where you will board the Radiance of the Seas. Cruise: Radiance of the Seas for 12 nights
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DAY 4 AT SEA DAY 5 AT SEA DAY 6 NOUMEA, NEW CALEDONIA DAY 7 CHRISTMAS DAY / AT SEA DAY 8 VILA, VANUATU DAY 9 MYSTERY ISLAND, VANUATU DAY 10 MARE, NEW CALEDONIA DAY 11 ISLE OF PINES, NEW CALEDONIA DAY 12 LIFOU, LOYALTY ISLAND DAY 13 AT SEA DAY 14 AT SEA
Never go hungry with a variety of
restaurants to choose onboard Enjoy every moment with a range
of onboard activities There’s plenty of entertainment
on-board from musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and dance floors
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes 2 nights’ accommodation in Sydney at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour & 12 nights onboard the Radiance of the Seas Breakfast daily, 12 lunches and 13 dinners & all meals on the cruise All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary & entertainment onboard
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DAY 15 SYDNEY TO PERTH B / IFM a This morning you’ll cruise into Sydney. You will disembark in Sydney and we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
$3,990* Twin Share
VILA LIFOU
New Caledonia
NOUMEA
New Caledonia
Australia
Vanuatu
BALCONY STATEROOM Category 2D $4,690* Twin Share $7,590* Single Price
MYSTERY ISLAND Vanuatu
MARE
New Caledonia
ISLE OF PINES New Caledonia
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Christmas Onboard the
QUEEN VICTORIA London, Spain & Portugal
18 DAYS, WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER 2018 TO MONDAY 7 JANUARY 2019
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elebrating Christmas on board Queen Victoria is a magical and memorable experience.
It portrays elegance, luxury and sophistication with a traditional English style. One filled with fine traditions, beautiful Christmas trees, special menus, festive entertainment and a carol or two.
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DAY 1 & 2 PERTH TO LONDON a IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to London. Upon arrival into London, we will transfer you to the hotel. Settle in and enjoy some free time before dining in the hotel’s restaurant. Hotel: Amba Charing Cross Hotel, London for 3 nights DAY 3 LONDON SIGHTS B / D This morning after breakfast we have a tour of London including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, where you’ll watch the Changing of the Guard. Visit the impressive St. Paul’s Cathedral, including the unique Whispering Gallery. Tonight, enjoy panoramic views of London as you ride the London Eye and enjoy dinner in a typical London pub.
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DAY 4 MAGIC OF LONDON B / HIGH TEA Today we visit the Tower of London to see the impressive Crown Jewels. Enjoy some free time to explore the fantastic shops or visit a museum. Later in the day, savour a traditional English afternoon tea including champagne at Harrods. This evening has been left free for you. DAY 5 SOUTHAMPTON / EMBARK CRUISE B / L / D After breakfast we transfer you to Southampton Cruise Terminal where you will board the famous Queen Victoria. Cruise: Queen Victoria for 14 nights DAY 6 AT SEA DAY 7 AT SEA DAY 8 AT SEA DAY 9 FUERTEVENTURA, CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN
Tour of London Ride the London Eye Dine at a traditional English pub Visit the Tower of London Enjoy a traditional English
afternoon tea at Harrods
Tour Inclusions Home pick-up and return by Hughes Fully Escorted by a Kings Tour Manager Return economy airfares and taxes 3 nights’ accommodation in London at the Amba Charing Cross Hotel & 14 nights onboard Queen Victoria Breakfast daily, 14 lunches, 1 high tea and 16 dinners & all meals on the cruise All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary & entertainment onboard
$ Tour Cost Per Person INSIDE STATEROOM Category IE
$8,990* Twin Share DAY 10 GRAN CANARIA, SPAIN DAY 11 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN
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DAY 12 LA PALMA, SPAIN
DAY 14 MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
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DAY 16 LISBON, PORTUGAL
LISBON Spain
DAY 17 AT SEA DAY 18 AT SEA
DAY 19 & 20 DISEMBARK CRUISE / LONDON TO PERTH B / IFM a After a wonderful cruise, you will disembark in Southampton and transfer to London Airport for your flight home to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
*Please note whilst on the cruise B / L / D is included
MADEIRA Portugal
LA PALMA Spain TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Spain
OCEANVIEW STATEROOM Category FC (Obstructed) $9,190* Twin Share $12,750* Single Price BALCONY STATEROOM Category BE $10,350* Twin Share $14,850* Single Price
DAY 13 MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
DAY 15 SEVILLE (CADIZ), SPAIN
$12,450*
Single Price
SEVILLE (CADIZ) Spain
FUERTEVENTURA, CANARY ISLANDS Spain GRAN CANARIA Spain
More Stateroom categories available, please ring the office for more information.
Please note the above cruise prices are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. *Conditions Apply. Tours are based on reaching a minimum number. Home pick-up and return is included based on a set radius – surcharges will apply outside these areas. Other special conditions may apply to each individual tour, please contact the office for further details. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. The above price includes $350pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
* IFM: In-Flight Meals B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
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Prices correct at the time of Printing January 2018. Prices are subject to change outside our control such as currency fluctuations. Bookings can only be made through Kings Tours and Travel.