2016/2017 Travel Brochure
September 2016 Edition Fully Escorted Australian & Overseas Holidays for the Over 55's www.kingstours.com.au 1
Contents Contents Page 2 & 3 Our Tour Managers Page 4 The Kings Difference Page 5
Christmas Tours & Cruises
The Charms of Tasmania 14 to 26 March 2017
Norfolk Island 15 to 24 March 2017 and 6 to 15 September 2017
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Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 28 March to 2 April 2017
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Singapore Christmas Lights and Sights 25 November to 2 December 2016
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Christmas in Walpole & Pemberton 23 to 28 December 2016
Adelaide to Fremantle Cruise Including Kangaroo Island 2 to 9 April 2017
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Austrian White Christmas 18 December to 31 December 2016
Tropical Queensland Cruise 5 to 14 August 2017
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Christmas and New Year Cruise – South Pacific Treasures 19 December 2016 to 4 January 2017
Easter on the Legendary Ghan 10 to 15 April 2017
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Christmas and New Year Cruise - Fremantle to Fremantle 21 December 2016 to 5 January 2017
Easter on the Murray Princess 13 to 21 April 2017
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Christmas in the Hunter Valley 22 to 27 December 2016
Autumn Leaves – Following the Murray to Bright 2 to 13 May 2017
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Kimberley Muster 19 to 23 May 2017
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Great Australian Rail Journey 18 to 25 November 2017
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Australian Tours & Cruises Melbourne Treats including the Melbourne Cup 30 October to 4 November 2016
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Kimberley Cruise – Broome to Darwin 21 May to 2 June 2017
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Andre Rieu in Perth 3 to 4 November 2016
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Brisbane to Fremantle Cruise 30 June to 16 July 2017
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Easy Pace East Coast Tasmania 9 to 17 November 2016
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Winter Getaway to Cairns 24 July to 31 July 2017
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Australia Day on the Murray Princess 22 to 27 January 2017
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The Wonders of Darwin 30 July to 5 August 2017
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The Ghan Expedition 8 to 13 August 2017 and 12 to 17 September 2017
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A Taste of Borneo – Kota Kinabalu 24 to 30 June 2017
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Red Centre 14 to 21 August 2017 Page 48 & 49
Singapore & Cruise – Including Malaysia, Thailand & Indonesia 21 to 31 July 2017 Page 74 & 75
Upper Murraylands Cruise 12 to 20 October 2017
Nordic Fjords & Glaciers - Featuring Denmark, Iceland, Greenland & USA Nordic Fjords - 20 August to 13 September 2017 Page 76 & 77
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Overseas Tours & Cruises New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach 9 to 28 March 2017 Singapore & Sri Lanka including Chinese New Year 28 January to 7 February 2017 New Zealand Cruise 19 February to 7 March 2017 Cherry Blossoms of Japan 1 to 10 April 2017
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African Wonders 27 August to 10 September 2017
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Singapore Delights 8 to 15 September 2017
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Italian Elegance & Greek Cruise 14 September to 7 October 2017
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Eastern Canada and New England Cruise 15 September to 5 October 2017
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Fremantle to Singapore Fly/Cruise 8 to 23 October 2017
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Easter Cruise – Exotic Waters of WA and the Indonesian Islands 9 to 21 April 2017 Page 60 & 61 Panama Cruise – From LA to New York 22 April to 21 May 2017
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Ireland and Scotland 17 May to 6 June 2017
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Canada & Alaska 22 May to 19 June 2017
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Spanish Wonders and Mediterranean Cruise 9 June to 1 July 2017
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South Pacific Cruise - New Caledonia & Vanuatu 15 to 29 June 2017
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Our Tour Managers 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 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 on-board however it is the little things that they take care of which make a huge difference. Our Tour Managers are on tour for the benefit of every client. If you require personalised assistance and individual care then our Helping Hands Travel Holidays will be more suitable for you. Our Tour Managers 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.
Dorothy Buktenica
Sue Campbell
Ida O'Connell
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Testimonials Kathy worked hard to ensure everything ran smoothly. Very professional but friendly and fun too. E. Brown – South Africa & Victoria Falls, August 2016 Ida was wonderful. She made sure every detail of the trip was taken care of. Nothing was too much trouble for her. C. McGlinchy – Ghan Expedition, August 2016 Ken is a fantastic Tour Leader in all areas. Nothing was too much trouble to organise. He went out of his way to make sure all the group was happy at all time. M. Cox – Kota Kinabalu & Singapore, January
Jeanne Hyde
Jennie Rimmer
I have been on many tours in the past 15 years and Jennie is the best I have had. A wonderful person. E. Ashby – Northern Australia Cruise, 2016 Dorothy is a very kind and warm person. She is an asset to your company. V. Ingle – Britain and Ireland, May 2016 Pat went overboard pleasing everybody. Nothing was too much trouble. Very caring, couldn’t do enough for you. M. Slaughter – Murray Princess, March 2016 Jeanne was one of the best Tour Managers we have ever experienced. R & J Potter – Autumn Leaves, May 2016 Sue was quietly competent and excellent in ensuring all events happened. Sue was great! L. Palmer – Military Tattoo, February 2016
Ken Austin
Patricia Morris
Kathy Wallace
The Kings Difference Kings Tours and Travel is a leading West Australian family owned and operated company specialising in escorted holidays from Perth. We have been creating peoples 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 is for anyone who is looking for a quality, creative and professional travel agent who will ensure you are looked after from your enquiry time through to the minute you leave home to the minute you return, because we are thinking of your comfort, your safety, your time and most of all your enjoyment. We offer a wonderful range of exciting and rewarding holiday experiences within Western Australia, interstate and overseas and some of the benefits we provide include; 33 Home pick-up and return provided by Hughes 33 Experienced Tour Managers from Kings Tours
who travel with you from Perth on most tours
33 Local Guides in each country who look after our
groups
33 Tailored itineraries to suit our clientele
33 Tour Presentations held in Perth & Mandurah
33 Most meals and sightseeing included in the tours 33 Pre-tour get togethers for all overseas tours 33 Travelling with people of a similar age
33 Personalised service with friendly and
experienced staff in the Kings Office
33 Easily accessible office located in West
Leederville.
We understand that not everyone may want to or is able to travel on one of our escorted group tours. As a qualified travel agency, we can 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.
Home pick-up and return provided by
Hughes Chauffeured Vehicles 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. Home pick-up and return is provided within the Perth Metro area including Mandurah. For those who live outside the pick-up 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.
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Singapore
Christmas Lights and Sights
8 Days, Friday 25 November to Friday 2 December 2016 The Christmas Lights are just one of highlights on this wonderful holiday. You'll spend seven-nights at the Royal Plaza on Scotts hotel which offers you complimentary unlimited WIFI (internet), complimentary minibar restocked daily and Nespresso gourmet coffee from the comfort of your own room. The excellent location on Orchard’s iconic shopping belt, makes this hotel the perfect base for your stay. We've filled each day with a highlight and have also given you free time to enjoy Singapore at your own pace.
Tour Highlights
Seven night stay in Singapore Singapore Sights Tour Enjoy free time in Singapore to relax or shop Gardens by the Bay Enjoy High-Tea at the Raffles Hotel Eat at some wonderful venues including our special farewell dinner
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick up and return*** 33 Kings Tour Manager **
33 Exclusive Kings Tour to Singapore
33 Return economy airfare including taxes
with Singapore airlines 33 7-nights at the Royal Plaza on Scotts 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33 Breakfast daily, 1 high tea and 3 dinners
Tour Cost Per PersonINC RETURN $ 3,890* $5,190* FLIGHTS Twin Share Single Price
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
*The above cost includes $440 pp of air taxes which are subject to change. **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1: PERTH / SINGAPORE (IFM) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle. You’ll meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager at the airport then fly to Singapore. Upon arrival in Singapore, we’ll transfer you to the hotel which is well located and has walk-in showers. Enjoy free use of the mini-bar (non-alcoholic) and your own ‘nespresso’ coffee machine during your stay. Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts for 7 nights DAY 2: SINGAPORE SIGHTS & LIGHTS (B / D) 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. This evening we will walk along Gardens by the Bay for the Garden Rhapsody. You’ll watch as the ‘Supertrees’ come alive with a dazzling myriad of light displays bursting across the sky.
Christmas Tours & Cruises
DAY 3: GARDENS BY THE BAY / MARINA BAY SANDS (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. Later you’ll visit the ‘Sky on 57 Bar’ which is located at the top of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage with an exquisite view! DAY 4: FREE MORNING / SENTOSA ISLAND (B) Enjoy the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon we’ll travel to Sentosa Island by a scenic Cable Car Ride where you can see the beautiful landscape of the city. Discover
the awe-inspiring world of life in the ocean at S.E.A Aquarium, the world’s largest aquarium. Enjoy priority entry and best view seats to Wings of Time, a multi-sensory extravaganza show that tells the story of a fantastic journey through time and space. DAY 5: FREE MORNING / RAFFLES HIGH TEA (B / High Tea) Enjoy the morning at your leisure. This afternoon your tour starts from where it all began – at Raffles Landing Site before progressing to an Exhibition that traces the history of the Singapore River. After you’ll enjoy Afternoon Tea with English and Local delicacies. Then you’ll board a boat and cruise along the historic Singapore River, disembarking at Clarke Quay
where you will have some time to look around and shop. DAY 6: BREAKFAST WITH THE ORANG-UTANS (B) Today we visit one of the world's most beautiful zoos. You’ll experience a close brush with nature from the comfort of your tram and on foot. Your tour includes a ‘Jungle Breakfast’ with special animal appearances such as those by the Orang-Utan. They will perform amazing stunts as you savour breakfast from a selection of popular items. The afternoon and evening is at your leisure.
DAY 7: FREE DAY / FAREWELL DINNER (B / D) We have left today free for you to enjoy Singapore at your leisure. Tonight, join us for a leisurely stroll down Orchard Road to view the Christmas lights. Our farewell dinner is at one of Singapore’s top restaurants. DAY 8: SINGAPORE / PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast we transfer you to Singapore Airport for the flight home. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you safely home.
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Christmas in Walpole & Pemberton 6 Days, Friday 23 to Wednesday 28 December 2016
DAY 1: PERTH TO WALPOLE (L / D) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to Kings Park to meet your fellow travellers and Kings Tour Manager and board the coach. Travel south to Wagin where we will stop for lunch at the Historical Village. On arrival in Walpole you have time to settle in before to dinner. Motel: Tree Top Walk Motel for 3 nights
Tour Highlights
Visit the historic Village of Wagin Enjoy a WOW Wilderness Cruise Visit the Valley of the Giants See the King Jarrah tree Go to the Manjimup Timber & Heritage Park Visit the Fine Wood Gallery and Tea Rooms Lunch at the Hidden River Estate Lunch at the Rose Hotel
DAY 2: WOW CRUISES & VALLEY OF THE GIANTS (B / L / D) This morning you will embark on an informative cruise on the beautiful and unique waterways of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets. Enjoy morning tea with the legendary WOW Wilderness Tingle Cake. We stop in Walpole for lunch before we head to the Giant Tingle Tree and the Valley of the Giants. We then stop at the Tree Top Walk for those who would like to experience walking above the forest (additional cost).
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Luxury coach Travel with a professional driver
33 3 nights accommodation at the Tree Top Walk
Motel in Walpole 33 2 nights accommodation at the Best Western in Pemberton 33 Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 5 dinners
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 2,190 2,690 Twin Share Single Price
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
*Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 4: WALPOLE TO PEMBERTON (B / L / D) This morning we set off on our journey to Pemberton via Manjimup. We will stop for morning tea at the King Jarrah Tree. From here we will continue on to the Manjimup Timber & Heritage Park where we will enjoy lunch at the Top Notch Café before heading to Pemberton. Motel: Best Western Pemberton for 2 nights DAY 5: PEMBERTON SIGHTS (B / L / D) This morning we visit the many wonderful sights in Pemberton including a visit to the Fine Wood Gallery and Tea Rooms before we stop for lunch at the Hidden River Estate Winery. On the way back to the hotel we take a leisurely drive through Pemberton Township. Early afternoon we return to the hotel where we can relax before our evening meal. DAY 6; PEMBERTON TO PERTH (B / L) Enjoy a leisurely morning before we depart Pemberton and travel to Bunbury. We’ll enjoy lunch at the Rose Hotel in Bunbury and then head home to Perth via Mandurah. Upon arrival into Kings Park your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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DAY 3 CHRISTMAS DAY (B / L / D) HO-HO-HO. Merry Christmas! Today you will have a Traditional Christmas Buffet Lunch in the Hotel. In the afternoon we will go for a drive for anyone that would like to get out and about and stretch their legs before enjoying a Cold Buffet Dinner.
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Christmas Tours & Cruises
Austrian White Christmas 14 Days, Sunday 18 December to Saturday 31 December 2016
Tour Highlights
Celebrate Christmas over 4 nights in Leogang village in an 800 year old coaching Inn with festive drinks in the Samer stall stables and a horse drawn carriage ride on Christmas Day Savour the fabulous Christmas Markets in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and in the grounds of the delightful Schönbrunn Palace at dusk Enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve dinner, Turkey lunch on Christmas Day, a feature dinner in the centuries old Griechenbeisl Inn, Vienna and a farewell dinner Swiss Folklore Show in Luzern’s Stadtkeller Stay 3 nights in glorious Vienna and explore the Vienna Woods visiting the Heiligenkreuz Monastery and Mayerling Chapel Be guided through the staterooms of the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and astonishing Melk Abbey on the Danube Visit baroque Salzburg, enjoy hot chocolate and biscuits in Austria’s oldest restaurant, visit the Silent Night Chapel, Kitzbuhel and Zell-am-See Stay in the winter resort of Innsbruck and visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds Enjoy a farewell night in the lovely lakeside town of Luzern
Picture celebrating Christmas over 4 nights in Leogang Village in an 800 year old Coaching Inn. Enjoy festive drinks in the Samerstall stables and a horse drawn carriage ride on Christmas Day. Savour the fabulous Christmas Markets in Vienna, Salzburg, and in Innsbruck we will be in the grounds of the delightful Schönbrunn Palace at dusk. Enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve dinner, Turkey lunch on Christmas Day, a feature dinner in the centuries old Griechenbeisl Inn, Vienna and a farewell dinner and Swiss Folklore Show in Luzern’s Stadtkeller. This holiday includes a stay for 3 nights in glorious Vienna and explore the Vienna Woods visiting the Heiligenkreuz Monastery and Mayerling Chapel. Be guided through the staterooms of the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and astonishing Melk Abbey on the Danube. Visit baroque Salzburg, enjoy hot chocolate and biscuits in Austria’s oldest restaurant, visit the Silent Night Chapel, Kitzbuhel and Zellam-See. Stay in the winter resort of Innsbruck and visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Finally enjoy a farewell night in the lovely lakeside town of Luzern.
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ 9,250 $10,490 FLIGHTS Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 All sightseeing, scenic drives and excursions
described in the itinerary
33 First class touring coach
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33 11 nights selected accommodation as
described
33 Hotel porterage
33 Buffet breakfast daily
33 Turkey lunch on Christmas Day
33 7 evening dinners including a special meal
at the old Griechenbeisl Inn in Vienna, Christmas Eve Dinner and Farewell Dinner with music and drinks at the Stadtkeller 33 Traditional music and storytelling over Christmas 33 Welcome drink in Vienna and Christmas Hotels, horse drawn carriage ride in Leogang, hot chocolate and biscuits in Salzburg 33 Local guides – Vienna, Heiligenkreuz Monastery, Melk and Salzburg 33 Entrances to Schönbrunn Palace, Heiligenkreuz Monastery, Mayerling Memorial Chapel, Melk Abbey and Swarovski Crystal Worlds 33 Free WIFI available on most coaches and at hotels
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
2 TWIN ROOMS LEFT FULLY ESCORTED 1 SINGLE ROOM LEFT TOUR
*Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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Christmas & New Year Cruise South Pacific Treasures
17 Days, Monday 19 December to Wednesday 4 January 2017
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes**
Sit back, relax and enjoy your Christmas and New Year Cruise. We’ll pick you up from home by private vehicle* and transfer you to the airport so you can fly to Sydney for 2-nights before cruising around the South Pacific for 15 days. You’ll experience a special Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day lunch and a Gala New Year’s Eve Dinner. Evenings on board brim with choices. Take in a thrilling show in the lounge, or sing along in the piano bar. During the day the turquoise waters, ancient culture and natural dramatic backdrops will inspire you.
33 Kings Tour Manager subject to minimum numbers* 33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 2 nights at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour
33 14-night South Pacific Christmas & New Year Cruise
with Holland America
33 Includes breakfast daily, 13 lunches & 14 dinners 33 Transfers throughout
Tour Cost Per Person
Tour Highlights
Enjoy two nights in Sydney prior to the cruise Spend Christmas in style & enjoy the New Year’s Eve festivities On the ship, discover museum-quality paintings such as an oil painting of the city of Utrecht painted in 1842, as well as contemporary art like the series of photographs of music greats Dizzy Gillespie and BB King. Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many — or as few — as you please.
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New Caledonia Coral Sea
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Oceanview Stateroom
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Twin Share Single Price
Balcony Stateroom
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Category VD3
*Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
Vanuatu Port Vila Mystery Island
Noumea
Fiji
Lautoka Suva Dravuni
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6,750 7,555 9,695
Twin Share Single Price
No visa is required for this destination. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense.
solomon islands Luganville
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INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
Christmas Tours & Cruises DAY 7: CHRISTMAS DAY – MYSTERY ISLAND, VANUATU* (B / L / D) A regular stopping place for South Pacific cruise ships, this tiny islet off the southern tip of the Vanuatu archipelago is totally uninhabited. Surrounded by clear blue waters and sheltered by coral reefs, it is the perfect spot for swimming and snorkelling. It only takes about 20 minutes to walk around the sandy shore. The marine life close to land is dazzlingly beautiful, and there’s an array of colourful flora.
DAY 1: PERTH TO SYDNEY (IFM / D) You holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a 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 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 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.
DAY 3: EMBARK CRUISE (B / L / D) Today we will transfer to the cruise terminal to board our cruise. Spend the next 14 nights on-board Holland America`s Noordam. DAY 4 - 5: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 6: NOUMEA, NEW CALEDONIA (B / L / D) With a string of bays and beaches stretching along a peninsula protected by coral reefs, Noumea is a slice of the French Riviera in the South Pacific. The capital of New Caledonia, a territory of France, it is a perfect destination for gastronomes and cultural connoisseurs.
DAY 8: PORT VILA, VANUATU (B / L / D) The capital of Vanuatu spreads around wide Vila Bay on the southwestern side of the island of Efate. A city of some 30,000 residents, the majority being Melanesian. It has a classic South Seas feel with its colourful market, waterfront bars, a harbour dotted with yachts and locals sitting under shady trees while escaping the tropical sun. DAY 9: LUGANVILLE, VANUATU (B / L / D) Luganville, at the south-eastern corner of the island, is the secondlargest town of Vanuatu. It is like visiting a time warp with quaint shops (many still owned by Chinese settlers) and a wide, dusty main street; the general stores seem to have one of everything. DAY 10: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 11: SUVA, VITI LEVU, FIJI ISLANDS (B / L / D) Suva originally traded on its colonial history, and much of the city’s downtown still bears the hallmarks of a rich British Empire tradition. Cumming Street’s
wooden buildings, with covered footpaths, statues, parks and imperious public offices, still stamp Suva as a Commonwealth outpost. DAY 12: DRAVUNI ISLANDS, FIJI* (B / L / D) Dravuni Island is one of those little patches of paradise. It has a population of a mere 150 or so, but it swells to the size of a small town when cruise ships call. Situated in the Fijian island group of Kadavu, south of the main island of Viti Levu, it is an unspoilt, tiny tropical island measuring 2 kilometres long by about 0.5 kilometres wide. DAY 13: LAUTOKA, FIJI (B / L / D) Lautoka is the second-largest city (after Suva) of the island nation of Fiji. Located in the west, on the island of Viti Levu, Lautoka is about half an hour’s drive north of Nadi and the resort-laden Denarau Island. A busy docking port, it is known as Sugar City, a reference to its important place in the heart of the lucrative sugarcane belt. Lautoka Sugar Mill lays claim to being the largest sugar mill in the Southern Hemisphere. DAY 14 -16: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 17: SYDNEY TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for our flight home to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Christmas & New Year Cruise Fremantle to Fremantle
16 Days, Wednesday 21 December 2016 to Thursday 5 January 2017 If someone told you that you could be picked up from home by a private vehicle* and transferred to the cruise terminal where you'd board the Sun Princess then cruise away on a Christmas and New Year cruise, you would think....life is grand!
Tour Highlights
Tour Inclusions
Cruise in and out of Perth – no flying involved! Enjoy the stunning Indonesian sunsets Take one of the ships personal enrichment class, do yoga, go duty-free shopping, or just relax with a dip in one of the pools or spas. The biggest highlight of this holiday is being away on a holiday over Christmas and New Year – let the staff on the ship look after you!
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes**
33 Kings Tour Manager subject to
minimum numbers (10 passengers or more)* 33 15 nights on board the Sun Princess 33 Includes breakfast daily, 15 lunches & 15 dinners
Tour Cost Per Person Inside Stateroom
$
Category IB
FLIGHTS Twin Share Single Price
Oceanview Stateroom
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Category OC
Twin Share Single Price
Balcony Stateroom
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Category BD
4,000
$
INC 6,685 RETURN
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
$ 4,790 8,165 Phuket, Thailand
No visa is required for this destination. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
Langkawi, Malaysia $
5,250
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Ujung Pandang
Semarang Probolinggo Lombok
Bali
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DAY 1: DEPART FREMANTLE (L / D) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the Fremantle Passenger Terminal. You will board the Sun Princess which will be your home for the next 16 days. Cruise: Sun Princess for 15 nights THE SUN PRINCESS Dine in the manner that suits you instead of cramping your style. Choose from Traditional Dining, Specialty Dining or Casual Dining. Nights are always a buzz with activity, and it’s up to you to choose your pleasure - from live theater and the big screen, to plush lounges, swanky casinos and dance clubs. Fill your days with activities and do nothing the next. Take a
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personal enrichment class, do yoga, go duty-free shopping, or just relax with a dip in one of the pools or spas. DAY 2-4: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 5: CHRISTMAS DAY KOMODO ISLAND, INDONESIA* (B / L / D) Komodo National Park is famous for its most recognized inhabitant the Komodo dragon and it is also noted for its diverse marine habitat. 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of reef-building coral, manta rays, sharks, dolphins, whales and sea turtles live in the park’s coral reefs, mangroves, sea grass beds and semi-enclosed bays.
Mystery Island
DAY 6: UJUNG PANDANG, INDONESIA (B / L / D) Today, Ujung Padang is a bustling city once again thriving on an endless supply of exciting attractions, fun activities and lots of charm. While change has brought many hotels, villas, markets and shops, you can still watch local fisherman unloading their catch from charming boats called pinisiq or stroll the serene grounds of Fort Rotterdam, a living testament to the Dutch colonial period.
Buddhist temple in the world. Borobudur lay covered in volcanic ash for nearly a millennium until it was rediscovered in 1814.
DAY 7: AT SEA (B / L / D)
DAY 11: BALI, INDONESIA (B / L / D) For over a century, Bali has fascinated the Western imagination. The island embodies the very essence of the exotic and mysterious East. Bali may be accessible, but it remains forever exotic.
DAY 8: SEMARANG, INDONESIA (B / L / D) Across the Kedu Plain from the port of Semarang on Java stands one of the great manmade wonders of the world: the temple at Borobudur. The largest
DAY 9: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 10: PROBOLINGGO, INDONESIA (B / L / D) Probolinggo, perched on East Java’s north shore, is an intoxicating mix of lush landscapes, beautiful coastal beaches, revered traditions and centuries-old customs.
DAY 12: LOMBOK, INDONESIA (B / L / D) The crystalline waters of the Lombok Strait separate the island of Lombok from its neighbour Bali. For experienced travellers, Lombok will seem a throwback to Bali’s halcyon days reminiscent, indeed, of that island some 30 years ago, before globalization brought a steady stream of development to its shores. DAY 13 – 15: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 16: ARRIVE IN FREMANTLE (B) After a wonderful time on board and being away for Christmas and New Year, the Sun Princess will cruise in to Fremantle port. Upon disembarkation, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Christmas in the Hunter Valley
Featuring the Christmas Lights Spectacular & Stunning Nelson's Bay
6 Days, Thursday 22 to Tuesday 27 December 2016 Picture yourself surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens in a festive atmosphere and where the climate is moderate, similar to that of the Mediterranean. At the Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, you'll spend five nights in a meticulous room that opens out onto a private balcony or courtyard. Enjoy the days touring around the region taking in the stunning sights and tasty food. On Christmas Day we'll treat you to a five-course Christmas lunch.
Tour Highlights
Tour Inclusions
Take a ferry ride from Nelsons Bay to the Tea Gardens Visit the historic town of Morpeth Magnificent Hunter Valley Gardens Free time to shop See the spectacular Christmas Lights Scrumptious five-course Christmas Buffet Lunch Visit the Hunter Valley Zoo Dinner at the Harrigan’s Irish Pub
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes**
33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Exclusive Kings Tour to the Hunter Valley 33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 5 nights accommodation at the Mercure
Resort in the Hunter Valley
33 Luxury coach travel throughout
33 Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the
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DAY 1: PERTH TO SYDNEY (IFM / D) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers. Fly to Sydney and upon arrival we are met by our local Coach Driver who will transfer us to the Hunter Valley. Our base for the next 5 nights is at the Mercure Resort. Tonight enjoy a ‘Welcome Dinner’ in the hotel. Hotel: Mercure Resort, Hunter Valley Gardens for 5 nights DAY 2: NELSONS BAY (B / L / D) Today we board the coach and travel to lovely Port Stephens. Often referred to as Australia’s blue water paradise, Port Stephens’ quiet golden beaches are surrounded by crystal clear water and never-ending blue skies. The abundance of marine
Christmas Tours & Cruises the hotel is providing us with gourmet picnic hampers for us to enjoy dinner around the beautiful gardens.
life here makes it the ideal location to spend some time on the water in search of dolphins and other amazing aquatic creature. We will take the ferry from Nelson Bay across to the Tea Gardens where we will enjoy ‘Fish & Chips’ for lunch. You will have some free time to wander around here. On our way back to the Hunter Valley we will stop in the historic town of Morpeth which is a premier boutique shopping and dining precinct nestled on the Hunter River. A visit to Morpeth is a journey through narrow laneways, sandstone curb sides and into heritage buildings where you’ll discover unique shopping, artisan treasures and delightful treats.
DAY 3: HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS (B / L / D) This morning we begin our Hunter Valley Tour with a visit to the Magnificent Hunter Valley Gardens; nestled at the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges, in the heart of the Hunter vineyards - over 60 acres of spectacular international display gardens that will amaze you with sensational sights, colours, fragrances and adventures. Explore over 8 kilometres of walking paths, you will experience each of the ten individual feature gardens with a range of statuary and superb feature gardens, all of a standard you won’t see elsewhere in Australia. We will have lunch at one of the lovely restaurants in the village and then enjoy some free time this afternoon to wander around the village which has many nic nac shops, a chocolate
shop and much more! Tonight we will see the Christmas Lights Spectacular which has become a family tradition and it’s on again with millions of Christmas lights on display! With sound and light displays, live entertainment and a special appearance from Santa, this is an event for all ages. Also have your photo taken with Santa by a professional photographer. DAY 4: CHRISTMAS DAY (B / L / D) Ho Ho Ho – Merry Christmas! Church visits can be arranged for anyone wishing to attend this morning. Today we will have a scrumptious five-course Christmas Buffet Lunch in the Hotel. In the afternoon we will go for a drive for anyone that would like to get out and about and stretch their legs. Tonight
DAY 5: HUNTER VALLEY ZOO – HARRIGANS IRISH PUB (B / L / D) This morning we will visit the Hunter Valley Zoo which is located within the Hunter’s scenic and popular wine country and it has acres of both Australian and exotic animals. You can hand feed kangaroos, wallabies, farmyard animals and some bird species as often as you like! We will then go for a drive up to Singleton where we will have lunch and a look around. Tonight we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Harrigan’s Irish Pub. “Céad Mile Failtá” which means ‘A hundred thousand welcomes’ in the native Irish language. With an open fireplace and traditional wrought iron work is the first thing you will see when entering the Bistro. Famous for its Beef and Guinness Pot Pie and daily specials that go quickly, once you’ve enjoyed a meal here you will understand why Harrigan’s has won Best Country Bistro. DAY 6: SYDNEY TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we complete our check out procedures and depart the Hunter Valley. As we reach Sydney, our Driver will give us a brief sights tour, allowing a stop for us to purchase lunch. We continue to the airport and board our flight home to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth, our driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Melbourne Treats Featuring the Melbourne Cup
6 Days, Sunday 30 October to Friday 4 November 2016
DAY 1: PERTH TO MELBOURNE the excitement of the Melbourne Cup! We have reserved seating for you in the (IFM / D) Grand Stand. Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home and transferred to the airport. Meet DAY 4: YARRA VALLEY (B / L) your fellow passengers and Kings Today enjoy a full day tour to the Yarra Tour Manager and fly to Melbourne. Valley. Take in the view and enjoy At this time of year the city is abuzz a flute of champagne at Domaine with activity so, be ready to enjoy Chandon. Later enjoy cheese tasting yourself! We make our way to our at the Yarra Valley Dairy. Lunch will be accommodation which will be our served with a glass of Rochford wine. base for the next four nights in the In the afternoon, stop for a tasting city. Enjoy dinnerVanuatu tonight at the at the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Icehotel. Hotel: Rydges Melbourne forLautoka creamery. Luganville 5 nights Fiji
Imagine having the opportunity to sit in the grandstand at one of Australia's most prestigious Thoroughbred horse races, the Melbourne Cup. Well you can and we'll make it happen. Not only will you enjoy a fabulous day at the races, you'll love the five-nights in Melbourne seeing the sights and making the most of the scrumptious food and wine.
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Tour Highlights
City sights tour of Melbourne Visit Melbourne’s iconic Eureka Tower High Tea at one of Melbourne’s Top Hotels Grand Stand Ticket at the Melbourne Cup Full day tour of the Yarra Valley New Dinner on-board the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager* 33 Exclusive Kings Tour
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 5 nights accommodation at the Rydges Hotel in
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Suva5: FREE TIME & COLONIAL DAY TRAMCAR (B / D) Dravuni Island (B / HIGH TEA) Enjoy the day at your leisure today. After a hearty breakfast we head off Tonight you are in for a treat as you join Noumea Melbourne’s famous Colonial Tramcar Coral Seaon a sightseeing tour of Melbourne city. Visit the spectacular Eureka Restaurant for our dinner. As you cruise Skydeck which is the highest the scenic streets of Melbourne, you viewing platform in the Southern will enjoy fine cuisine and the best of Hemisphere. This afternoon enjoy Australian wines. The atmosphere is High Tea at one of Melbourne’s Top cosy, the service friendly and the decor Hotels. Enjoy this evening at your is as inviting as the colonial period leisure. these trams reflect.
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10 ticket s left! 2 Days, Thursday 3 to Friday 4 November 2016 You love Andre Rieu, his finesse, his music, the costumes and the entertainment.
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick up and return (Perth metropolitan area
and Mandurah) by Hughes**
33 1 nights accommodation at Peppers Kings Square
including breakfast
33 Gold reserve ticket to see Andre Rieu at Perth Arena
You may have watched him perform interstate or even on DVD! But now, he’s coming to Perth Arena. You’ve thought about going, it would be a great night out, but the thought of getting in and out of the city and fighting your way through the crowds seems exhausting. Due to popular demand, we have put together this one-night package here in Perth so you don’t have to miss out.
33 Buffet Dinner at the Four Points by Sheraton 33 Kings Tour Manager to oversee the group*
Tour Cost Per Person $ $ 690 810 Twin Share
Single Price
*All Mandurah clients will need to make their own arrangements to The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre as you will be picked up and dropped off here. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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Easy Pace
East Coast Tasmania 9 Days, Wednesday 9 to Thursday 17 November 2016 Imagine a journey that will lead you to the most delicious experiences on Tasmania’s east coast, in some of its most beautiful locations. Tasmania’s east coast is many different things. It’s picture-perfect, white sand beaches and open, endless blue horizons. It’s national parks filled with wonders, and seaside towns filled with welcome. Tasmania’s east coast is a place of stories, encounters and treasures.
Tour Highlights
Guided tour and lunch at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Guided Heritage Tour of the Cascades Female Factory, Hobart Visit the Salamanca Markets Full day trip to Bruny Island Wineglass Bay Cruise Dinner at Sealife Centre & Restaurant Enjoy a Penguin Tour Tasting at Josef Chromy Winery, Evandale Guided Tour at the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Museum
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 4,350 5,150 Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Exclusive Kings Tour of East Coast
Tasmania 33 Return economy airfares including taxes 33 8 nights accommodation throughout Tasmania 33 Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 8 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
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DAY 1: PERTH TO HOBART (IFM / D) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle. We transfer you to the airport where you’ll meet your Kings Tour Manager then fly to Hobart via Melbourne. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel, our base for the next 3 nights and settle in. Hotel: Wrest Point Casino, Hobart for 3 nights DAY 2: HOBART SIGHTS (B / L / D) After breakfast, meet our local guide for a tour of Hobart. After we make our way to the Botanical Gardens for a guided tour, followed by lunch. This afternoon we visit The Cascades Female Factory. Tonight we have a special dinner in store as we dine at the renowned Point Revolving Restaurant. DAY 3: BRUNY ISLAND FOOD EXPERIENCE (B / L / D) Today we are in for a fantastic experience with Rob Pennicott's
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multi-award winning Bruny Island Traveller. We spend the full day on Bruny Island, exploring spectacular landscapes and gourmet local produce. This is a delicious day out where every course on the menu is a stop on our journey. We’ll visit the home of Bruny Island's cheese, oysters, fudge, berries, wine and whisky to savour their produce and hear the stories behind the harvest. DAY 4: SALAMANCA MARKETS AND SWANSEA (B / D) This morning we’ve allowed time for you to go to the famous Salamanca Markets. Late morning we head north to Richmond and spend time enjoying this lovely village. We continue towards the coast to Triabunna where we visit Gallery Artspaces. The gallery features high quality Tasmanian products with a focus on Tasmanian artists producing art
and craft work. From here we continue through to Swansea, a Classified Historic Town. Hotel: Swansea Motor Inn for 3 nights DAY 5: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK (B / L / D) Today we take you on a spectacular drive to Coles Bay on the edge of the Freycinet National Park. Enjoy a Wine Glass Bay Cruise which takes you along the Freycinet coastline. You’ll experience stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and a rare, intimate perspective on one of Tasmania’s most extraordinary places. Anchor in Wineglass Bay for time to absorb the true peace of this beautiful place. Lunch is a gourmet Tasmanian Ploughman’s lunch. DAY 6: BICHENO (B / D) After breakfast we head north to the coastal township of Bicheno. Our first visit for
today is to the East Coast Natureworld. We’ll be given a guided tour on the ‘Pelican Express’ by one of the park’s keepers. We make stops along the way including the Tasmanian Devils at Devil World. Spend the afternoon taking a look around the area, including a visit to the Bicheno Blowhole. DAY 7: SWANSEA TO LAUNCESTON (B / D) We travel north-west and make our first stop in Campbell Town on the Elizabeth River. We have plenty of time to stretch our legs then explore the fascinating town of Ross. We continue to the pretty village of Evandale; where the annual Penny Farthing Race is held before making our final stop of the day at the Josef Chromy Winery. After a tasting, we head to Launceston. Hotel: Best Western Plus Launceston for 2 nights
DAY 8: THE TAMAR VALLEY (B / L / D) This morning we head northeast to Scottsdale and on to Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm. After lunch we travel across Batman Bridge to visit Beaconsfield, site of Tasmania's largest gold discoveries and now famous for the rescue of the two mine workers trapped underground in 2006. We visit the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Museum. As we head back to Launceston, we travel through some rich country with a brief stop at Brady’s Lookout – a wonderful place to appreciate the diverse beauty of the Tamar Valley. DAY 9: LAUNCESTON TO PERTH (B / IFM) We have time to see a bit more of Launceston this morning before we head to the airport. Fly to Perth via Melbourne and upon, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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Australia Day On the Murray Princess
6 Days, Sunday 22 to Friday 27 January 2017
Tour Highlights
Visit historic Mannum. Tour the vineyard and visit the cellar door at Burk Salter Boutique Winery Take a guided walking tour of the Swan Reach township and visit the Swan Reach Museum See the towering sandstone cliffs at the Big Bend Watch the Sunnydale Woolshed Show & go to the Native Wildlife Shelter Enjoy a riverside Aussie Barbecue Explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites with an expert local guide Delight in a scenic tender boat ride. The Captain’s Dinner and Dance. Spend time in the quaint German village of Hahndorf
What's more Australian than spending our countries most celebrated day on the Murray River!? The PS Murray Princess is an authentic working stern paddlewheeler vessel, built to recreate the golden age of Australian paddle steamers. You'll experience the magic and majesty of the spectacular scenery from towering cliffs to expansive farmlands. Along the way, you’ll see a great variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos and many of the 350 bird species that inhabit the riverlands.
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 2,890 3,450 Twin Share Single Price
Highlights include a visit to a vineyard and wine-tasting at a cellar door, visit a typical Australian farm, woolshed and wildlife shelter, enjoy an Aussie barbecue beside the river and visit an aboriginal archaeological site.
33 Home pick-up and return by
Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager* 33 Exclusive Kings Tour with luxury coach travel on days 1, 2 & 6 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 1-nights’ accommodation in Adelaide at the Crowne Plaza 33 4-nights aboard the Murray Princess in an outside twin cabin 33 Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
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PKangaroo Island add-on 1 Extra Night in Adelaide and 2 Nights in Kangaroo Island Additional $1290 Twin Share / Additional $1750 Single Price *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1: PERTH TO ADELAIDE (IFM / D) Relax and enjoy your home pick up service by private vehicle. Transfer to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow travellers. We fly to Adelaide and upon arrival transfer to our beautiful, centrally located hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant. Hotel: Crown Plaza Adelaide for 1 night DAY 2: ADELAIDE – EMBARK MURRAY PRINCESS (B / L / D) Enjoy a brief city tour before travelling to Gumeracha to visit the “Rocking Horse” and Toy Factory where we will also have lunch. Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, the birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight
to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont, you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls. Cruise: PS Murray Princess for 4 nights (outside twin cabins) DAY 3: BLANCHESTON - BURK SALTER WINES (B / L / D) Cruise upriver towards Blanchetown before going through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. As the last rays of the sun fade, join a guided tour of Burk Salter Wines on the banks of the river and enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door. After dinner, join us for all the fun and excitement, and participate in our “Murray River Cup”.
DAY 4: SWAN REACH / AUSSIE BBQ (B / L / D) After breakfast we cruise downriver to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850s, was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area. Join the guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum. 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. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River. DAY 5: NGAUT NGAUT – CAPTAINS DINNER – (AUSTRALIA DAY) (B / L / D) Start celebrating Australia Day with a special Australia Day Breakfast or optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost). Enjoy a bush walk with the Captain then re-join
the vessel as it cruises slowly downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. Reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve and view ancient rock carvings and learn about aboriginal history in the area. We return to the vessel to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a speedboat ride. Tonight, the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Captain’s Australia Day Buffet Dinner. Dress up and dance, if you wish
DAY 6: HAHNDORF TO PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast, disembark the Murray Princess and enjoy the scenic drive to Adelaide stopping in Hahndorf. You have free time to browse the shops and purchase lunch before continuing on to the airport for the flight to Perth. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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The Charms of
Tasmania
13 Days, Tuesday 14 to Sunday 26 March 2017 We look forward to showing you this charming island, with its rich history & stunning scenery. With lovely accommodation and great sights throughout, your Tour Manager and local Driver will ensure you have a holiday to remember.
Tour Highlights
Witness the magnificent lake and mountain views in Grindelwald Visit the Beaconsfield Gold Mine and Heritage Museum Morning Tea at Entally House Free time to explore the town of Campbell Experience a walk through the tree top canopy at the Tahune Air Walk Free time in Hobart Visit Curringa Farm View the majestic Russell Falls World heritage Luncheon Cruise in Strahan A guided tour of the Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 5,100 6,350 Twin Share Single Price
Tour of the Highfield House in Stanley Morning tea at the House of Anvers chocolate factory Visit the Ashgrove Cheese Company
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Return economy airfares
33 12 nights accommodation
33 Exclusive Kings Tour throughout Tasmania
in a luxury coach
33 Breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 9 dinners
33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the
itinerary
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DAY 1: PERTH TO LAUNCESTON (IFM) 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 then fly to Launceston via Melbourne. Upon arrival we transfer you to our city based hotel for you to retire for the evening. Hotel: Grand Chancellor, Launceston for 2 nights DAY 2: LAUNCESTON AND THE TAMAR VALLEY (B / D) We start our sightseeing this morning with a tour of Launceston including Cataract Gorge. We then make our way north to Grindelwald. Enjoy this magnificent setting amid lakes and mountain views. You’ll visit the Beaconsfield Gold Mine
Australian Tours & Cruises DAY 4: HUON VALLEY (B / L / D) Today we spend part of the day in the Huon Valley, an area to the south of Hobart before travelling on to Geeveston to visit the Forest and Heritage Centre and the nearby Tahune Forest. After lunch we continue to the Tahune Air Walk to experience a walk through the tree top canopy. DAY 5: HOBART AT LEISURE (B) Enjoy today at your leisure. We have left this day free so that you can plan your own activities – optional tour, explore Hobart or relax at the hotel. Optional tours on this day are an additional cost.
and Heritage Museum, which features an extensive collection of memorabilia and artefacts. DAY 3: LAUNCESTON TO HOBART (B / D) After departing Launceston we’ll stop for you to visit Entally Estate and her magnificent grounds. Following a tour, we enjoy morning tea at Entally Lodge. Our next stop is at the remarkably beautiful town of Campbell Town, with its wealth of early 19th century buildings. We have time to explore the town and purchase some lunch (own expense). In the afternoon we continue south Hobart via Richmond. Hotel: Grand Chancellor, Hobart for 5 nights
DAY 6: HOBART TOURING (B / L) After breakfast we set off for a sightseeing tour of Hobart. We then head to Hamilton and Curringa Farm. The owners, Tim and Jane are sixth generation farmers in the Derwent Valley of Tasmania. We have a light lunch here and a tour of the farm. DAY 7: PORT ARTHUR (B / D) Today is spent at the Port Arthur Historic Site. You will visit the Visitor Interpretive Centre where you’ll take a fascinating journey, retracing the life of a convict from the time of his petty crime in England, to his transportation to Port Arthur and finally his life in the penal colony. Next is a guided tour through the Penal Settlement and a cruise on the harbour around the Isle of Dead. On the way back to Hobart you will see the famous Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen.
DAY 8: HOBART TO THE WEST COAST (B / L / D) This morning we travel to Mt Field National Park to view the majestic Russell Falls then continue to Derwent Bridge; the geographic centre of the state. Lunch is enjoyed at the Wilderness Hotel. You’ll visit The Wall in the Wilderness before travelling on to Queenstown through some of the state's most spectacular lakes and mountain areas. Hotel: West Cost Motel, Queenstown for 2 nights DAY 9: STRAHAN (B / L / D) After breakfast we travel west to Strahan, an unspoiled outpost that lies on the edge of the Macquarie Harbour. We join a cruise that takes us through Hells Gates – the narrow entrance into the harbour from the Southern Ocean including a buffet lunch. Enjoy some free time in Strahan before returning to Queenstown. DAY 10: CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (B / L / D) Enjoy a guided tour of Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake before arriving at the nearby Cradle Mountain Hotel for lunch. You’ll have some free time to wander through the stunning Wilderness Gallery, showcasing environmental photography. Spend time at Devils Cradle; the Tasmanian Devil Interpretation Centre. Hotel: Tall Timbers Motel, Smithton for 2 nights
DAY 11: WOOLNORTH STATION AND STANLEY (B / L / D) Take a guided tour of the historic Woolnorth property in Tasmania's far northwest; Tasmania’s first wind farm. After we head to the Van Diemen Land Company shearing shed for lunch. This afternoon we drive to the historic village of Stanley with its small craft shops, historic houses. Here we visit Highfield House for a tour of the mansion which many regard as the birthplace of European settlement in the area. We stop in at the Nut this afternoon to relax and have a drink at the pub! DAY 12: SMITHTON TO LAUNCESTON (B / L / D) Your morning tea treat today is at the House of Anvers Chocolate Factory. Making our way south we arrive in Sheffield, where we experience this delightful township which features many murals depicting the history of the area. This is the perfect place to enjoy our picnic lunches today. Next stop is in Elizabeth Town where we have arranged a visit at the Ashgrove Cheese Company. Hotel: Grand Chancellor, Launceston for 1 night DAY 13: LAUNCESTON TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we head for the Launceston Airport to board our flight home. We arrive back in Perth to complete our fabulous holiday to Tasmania. Upon arrival you driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Norfolk Island
10 Days, Wed 15 to Fri 24 March 2017 10 Days, Wed 6 to Fri 15 September 2017 Take in the sights, sounds and treasures of Norfolk Island. You`ll enjoy fabulous scenery in depth history, comedy and entertainment.
Tour Highlights
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 Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 4,350 5,095 Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Exclusive Kings Tour to Norfolk Island 33 Return economy airfares
33 2 nights accommodation at the
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33 7 nights accommodation at the Paradise
Hotel and Resort, Norfolk Island
33 Breakfast daily and 8 dinners
33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the
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DAY 1: PERTH TO SYDNEY (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, we’ll transfer you 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. We can send you a list of optional tours to choose from or you may wish to do your own sightseeing.
Australian Tours & Cruises island brothers. They’ll take you through a local farm with beautiful ocean views, you’ll meet the milk cows, try the milking machine, see beehives and hear about producing the local honey. Tonight, experience Wonderland by Night - The setting is in 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines and bushland lit up like an enchanted forest.
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 and will be transferred to the Paradise Resort. Before dinner this evening, meet in the hotel’s bar and enjoy 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. 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. Here we will enjoy a beautiful Devonshire
tea. In the afternoon we will go on a Sights Tour of Norfolk Island. After dinner tonight, experience a Sound and Light Show. Nightfall at Kingston brings a different mood to the convict settlement. DAY 5: SUNDAY MARKETS / CONVICT SETTLEMENT (B / D) This morning there is an opportunity to go to the Sunday Markets, then wander around the township. In the afternoon join an 'In Depth' tour of the historic Georgian settlement of Kingston. DAY 6: CHEESE COMPANY / WONDERLAND BY NIGHT (B / D) Today enjoy a tour to the Christian Brothers Cheese Company; a boutique dairy and cheese producer started by two
DAY 7: GLASS BOTTOM BOAT / NIGHT AS A CONVICT (B / D) Today you can discover Norfolk's unique marine life. View beautiful coral gardens and tropical fish inside the calm crystal waters of the lagoon. 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 and good fun! (Outfit supplied). DAY 8: BREAKFAST BUSH WALK / ISLAND CULUTRAL / PROGRESSIVE DINNER (B / D) This morning enjoy a bush walk* to the Captain Cook monument for a delicious breakfast BBQ. In the 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 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 9: PITCAIRN SETTLERS/ ISLAND FISH FRY / MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (B / D) After breakfast learn about the colourful history of Norfolk Island's most recent settlement. 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. DAY 10: THE LATE COLLEEN MCCULLOUGH - NORFOLK ISLAND – PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast, 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. We return to the hotel where we have some free time before being transferred to the airport. Fly to Perth via Sydney. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home. *Day 8 - Coach Available for those who don’t want to walk.
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Melbourne
International Flower and Garden Show
6 Days, Tuesday 28 March to Sunday 2 April 2017
DAY 1: PERTH TO MELBOURNE (IFM) 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 Melbourne. Upon arrival we transfer you to our hotel in Southbank. Hotel: Travelodge Southbank, Melbourne for 5 nights (all rooms have walk-n showers).
If you would like to see fabulous flowers and designs by the countries best horticulturists please join us for the Melbourne Flower Show. So many great ideas, the atmosphere and just being part of the show. The icing on the cake is visiting Melbourne and surrounds seeing other unique gardens.
Tour Inclusions
Tour Highlights
City sights tour of Melbourne Visit Melbourne’s iconic Eureka Tower High Tea at one of Melbourne’s Top Hotels Travel back in time at the quaint village of Olinda Enjoy lunch at the Cuckoo Restaurant – not to be missed! Visit Cloudehill Nursery
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ 2,390 2,890 FLIGHTS Twin Share Single Price Perth
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager* 33 Exclusive Kings Tour
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 5 nights’ accommodation at the Travelodge
Southbank
33 Includes breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 high tea and 1
dinner
33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
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DAY 2: CITY SIGHTS AND HIGH TEA AT THE WINDSOR (B / HIGH TEA) After a hearty breakfast we head off on a sightseeing tour of Melbourne city. Visit the spectacular Eureka Skydeck which the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. This afternoon experience High Tea at one of Melbourne’s Top Hotels. You have plenty of time to enjoy the freshly baked scones with jam and cream, exquisite pastries and finger sandwiches as well as a glass of sparkling wine and of course tea or coffee. Evening at leisure
DAY 3: FOOD AND GARDENS (B / L) This morning we take you to Cloudehill Nursery. The gardens here were inspired by the arts and crafts gardens in England which we are free to explore. Continue to the quaint little village of Olinda where you can spend some time wandering amongst the lovely shops. Our next stop is lunch at the Cuckoo Restaurant. It is hard to believe that this buzzing 450 seat family restaurant started out as a modest refreshment stop for travellers.
DAY 4: MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW (B) Today you have the entire day to look around the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. 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. It is sure to be an enjoyable day. DAY 5: FREE TIME AND COLONIAL TRAMCAR DINNER (B / D) Today enjoy some free time to explore Melbourne at your leisure. Early evening, we meet together in the hotel for our transfer to the Colonial
Tramcar Restaurant. The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant offers diners an enjoyable perspective of Melbourne's leafy boulevards and best attractions. As we cruise the scenic streets of Melbourne, we will enjoy fine cuisine and the best of Australian wines. DAY 6: MELBOURNE TO PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast enjoy some free time in Melbourne before we transfer to Melbourne Airport for our flight back to Perth after a fantastic break away. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Adelaide to Fremantle Cruise Including Kangaroo Island
8 Days, Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 April 2017 Feel rejuvenated as you cruise from Adelaide to Fremantle onboard the stylish Pacific Eden. This is a great opportunity for those of you who are in need or want a short Australian holiday that requires little effort - let us show you a good time.
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 One way economy airfares including taxes
33 Exclusive Kings Tour with luxury coach travel on
days 1, 2 & 6
33 1-nights’ accommodation in Adelaide at the
Crowne Plaza
33 6 nights on-board the Pacific Eden
33 Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
Tour Cost Per Person Inside Stateroom
$
Category IB
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Optional Shore Excursions are an additional cost. *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
DAY 1: PERTH TO ADELAIDE (IFM) Relax and enjoy your home pick up service by private vehicle. Transfer to the airport where you’ll meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow travellers. Fly to Adelaide and upon arrival we’ll transfer to our centrally located hotel. Hotel: Crown Plaza Adelaide for 1 night DAY 2: ADELAIDE – EMBARK CRUISE (B / L / D) Enjoy a brief city sights tour of Adelaide before transferring to the cruise terminal where you’ll board the Pacific Eden. Enjoy the next 6 nights on-board whilst cruising home to Fremantle. Cruise: Pacific Eden for 6 nights DAY 3: KANGAROO ISLAND (B / L / D) Kangaroo Island is a wildlife sanctuary where you can spot local inhabitants at almost every turn. You can walk among endangered Australian sea lions, watch kangaroos feed at dusk or catch a glimpse of a shy platypus.
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DAY 4 & 5: PACIFIC EDEN / AT SEA (B / L / D) Spend the next two days at sea before arriving into Esperance. DAY 6: ESPERANCE (B / L / D) Experience nature at its most diverse and pristine, from untouched bushland to Australia's whitest beaches - where even kangaroos love to sunbake. The town was named after L’Espérance, one of two French ships that anchored at Observatory Point sheltering from a storm. DAY 7: PACIFIC EDEN / AT SEA (B / L / D) Enjoy the tranquil surroundings by day, gazing over the sea with a cocktail at hand. DAY 8: ARRIVAL IN PERTH (B) After a magnificent cruise it is time to venture home. Upon arrival into Fremantle you will disembark the ship where your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Tropical Queensland Cruise
Brisbane • Hamilton Island • Cairns • Willis Island
10 Days, Saturday 5 to Monday 14 August 2017 Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Return economy airfares
33 2-nights’ accommodation at the Stamford Plaza in Brisbane 33 7 nights on-board the Pacific Aria
33 All meals and entertainment on-board the cruise 33 Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Tour Cost Per Person Inside Stateroom
$
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3,750
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DAY 1: PERTH TO BRISBANE (IFM / D) Relax and enjoy your home pick up service by private vehicle. Transfer to the airport where you’ll meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow travellers. Fly to Brisbane and upon arrival we’ll transfer to our centrally located hotel. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner with the group. Hotel: The Stamford Plaza, Brisbane for 2 nights DAY 2: BRISBANE RIVER CRUISE (B / MORNING TEA) This morning we set off on a river cruise through Brisbane. The Brisbane River is the centre of the city’s history, where we take a trip down the river itself with Morning Tea on the High Sea as you journey back through time. Spend the morning relaxing back on the boat with the sun shining, a cool breeze and a Devonshire Tea - it really doesn't get any better than this!
DAY 3: EMBARK CRUISE (B / L / D) Mid-morning we will be transferred to the cruise terminal where you’ll board the Pacific Aria. Enjoy the next 7 nights on-board whilst cruising around the Great Barrier Reef. Cruise: Pacific Aria for 7 nights DAY 4: AT SEA DAY 5: HAMILTON ISLAND, AUSTRALIA DAY 6: CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA DAY DAY 7: CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA DAY 8: WILLIS ISLAND, AUSTRALIA DAY 9: AT SEA DAY 10: BRISBANE TO PERTH (B) After a magnificent cruise it is time to venture home. Upon arrival into Fremantle you will disembark the ship where your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Easter on the
The Legendary Ghan 6 Days, Monday 10 to Saturday 15 April 2017 Tour Highlights
Sights tour of Darwin including a visit to the Darwin Military Museum Witness an Outback sunrise Experience 2 nights on board the Legendary Ghan A unique outback bonfire in Manguri City sights tour of Adelaide
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33 1 night accommodation at the Crowne Plaza in
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33 Transfers throughout
33 Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
33 All sightseeing the entry fees as per the itinerary
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DAY 1: PERTH TO DARWIN (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 Darwin. Upon arrival we will be transferred to the hotel, where you can settle in before we enjoy dinner together as a group. Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Darwin for 2 nights
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DAY 2: DARWIN SIGHTS TOUR (B) Sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful sights of Darwin. Highlights include the Chinese Temple, Botanical Gardens, Museum, Art Gallery and the Parliament House. We also visit the sites hit by the Japanese Air Raids during World War II in 1942. DAY 3: BOARD THE GHAN / KATHERINE (B / L / D) Today your journey aboard the legendary Ghan begins in Darwin when you take the small but momentous step from platform to the carriage! Enjoy lunch on-board as you
travel to Katherine. Here you have the opportunity to embark on one of the three included ‘Off Train Excursions’. Train: 2 nights on board the Legendary Ghan in Gold Service DAY 4: ALICE SPRINGS & MANGURI (B / L / D) Wake up to a new view outside your window. An outback sunrise could be one of the most spectacular you'll ever see. After coffee, a juice and a sumptuous breakfast you'll arrive in Alice Springs. Experience the vastness of Australia and enjoy unique outback bonfire in Manguri.
DAY 5: ADELAIDE SIGHTS (B) 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 will have time to reflect on your journey before The Ghan rolls into Adelaide. Upon arrival we will be met by our coach driver who will take you on a brief city sights tour before checking in to the hotel. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Adelaide for 1 night
DAY 6: ADELAIDE TO PERTH (B / IFM) After a fabulous holiday it is time to head home. We transfer you to the airport and board our flight to Perth. Upon arrival your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Easter on the
Murray Princess Cruise 9 Days, Thursday 13 to Friday 21 April 2017 Join us on this wonderful tour on the Murray Princess, a holiday you will be glad you went on and you will want to go back. The PS Murray Princess offers a unique historic and nature-based adventure, through some of the driest parts of the driest continent, past mallee scrub and ancient red gum forests, through towering gorges and ochre-coloured limestone cliffs. Along the way visit historic ports and lush vineyards as we navigate the Murray’s locks and big river bends. There's no better way to see the Murray River and a slice of the hauntingly beautiful and dramatic Australian outback, it's unique flora and fauna, and the rich legacy of old riverside ports and indigenous culture close up than to drift unhurried and quietly under the power of the paddle-wheeler PS Murray Princess.
Tour Highlights
Monarto Zoo - one of the largest open-range zoos in the world Visit the Barossa Valley Enjoy an Aussie BBQ on the banks of the Murray River Dance and enjoy dinner at the Captain’s dinner Play bridge and other games on-board the Murray Princess Spend time in the quaint German village of Hahndorf
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 3,990 4,775 Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Exclusive Kings Tour with luxury coach travel
on days 1, 2 & 9
33 Return economy airfares and taxes
33 1-nights’ accommodation in Adelaide at the
Crowne Plaza
33 7-nights aboard the Murray Princess in an
outside twin cabin
33 8 Breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners
33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY ESCORTED *Conditions Apply, please refer to TOUR the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1: PERTH TO ADELAIDE (IFM / D) Relax and enjoy your home pick up service by private vehicle. Transfer to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow travellers. Fly to Adelaide and upon arrival transfer to our centrally located hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant. Hotel: Crown Plaza Adelaide for 1 night DAY 2: ADELAIDE - EMBARK 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 predinner drinks and a Welcome
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Dinner. Cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring. Cruise: PS Murray Princess for 7 nights (outside twin cabins) DAY 3: MONARTO ZOO (B / L / D) Today we have included an additional highlight for you, visit the Monarto Zoo which is one of the largest openrange zoos in the world. This afternoon we begin our journey upriver and tonight, moor at Craignook. Enjoy dinner while being entertained by the talented crew. DAY 4: MURRAY RIVER (B / L / D) All ashore for the guided nature walk where your guide will share the secrets of the local flora and fauna. It is 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 where you’ll explore the river and the birdlife. 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.
Salter’s vineyard on the banks of the river and enjoy wine tasting at his cellar door.
DAY 5: BAROSSA VALLEY (B / L / D) After breakfast, discover Australia’s richest and best known wine making region – the Barossa; the beautiful ‘valley of the vine’ and the source of about a quarter of Australia’s world-renowned wines. You’ll visit two premium wineries, enjoy lunch and free time in Tanunda before returning to the PS Murray Princess.
DAY 7: AUSSIE BBQ (B / L / D) After breakfast, cruise upriver to picturesque Swan Reach. Join the guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum. 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 they recreate typical Australian woolshed history. And then, of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River.
DAY 6: SALTERS STATION (B / L / D) Enjoy a leisurely morning. This afternoon we’ll moor near Salters Station for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, join a guided tour of Burk
DAY 8: NGAUT NGAUT / FAREWELL DINNER (B / L / D) After breakfast the ship cruises slowly downstream past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. We
reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites. We return to the ship to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain’s Buffet. Dress up and dance, if you wish. DAY 9: HAHNDORF TO PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast, disembark the Murray Princess and enjoy the scenic drive to Adelaide stopping in Hahndorf. You have free time to browse the shops and purchase morning tea before continuing on to the airport for the flight to Perth. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Autumn Leaves Following the Murray to Bright
12 Days, Tuesday 2 to Saturday 13 May 2017 Beginning in Adelaide, let us show you the vast towns & cities we visit along the way. A fantastic tour highlighted with glorious Autumn colours everywhere you look.. Stop in gorgeous towns such as Mildura, Swan Hill and Echuca before reaching Bright. Bright in North Eastern Victoria comes alive in Autumn as the town is painted red, orange, gold and yellow by a sea of deciduous trees – some of which are over 70 years old.
Tour Inclusions
Tour Highlights
Tour to the Barossa Valley 33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** Visit Woodsies Gem Shop 33 Kings Tour Manager* Afternoon tea at the Varapodio Estate 33 Exclusive Kings Tour to Victoria with luxury coach Dinner on board the PS Rothbury travel throughout 5 DARWIN a Visit the Pioneer Settlement Museum 33 Return economy airfares See Torrumbarry Litchfield Weir 33 11 nights accommodation National Park KATHERINE 33 Breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 9 dinners Explore the National Holden Museum Visit the Windmill Chocolate Shop & 33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary Café A tasting at the Brown Brothers Winery $ $ Lunch at the Red Stag Deer Farm ALICE SPRINGS Lavender Hue Lavender Farm Twin Share Single Price Tour of the Robotic Dairy Centre
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DAY 1: PERTH TO ADELAIDE (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 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: ADELAIDE TO MILDURA (B / D) After breakfast we will head north from Adelaide into the Barossa Valley with our first stop of the day at the Barossa Chateau. This afternoon we travel via the Riverland to Mildura for a two night stay. Hotel: Quality Resort Inlander, Mildura for 2 nights
Australian Tours & Cruises the Pioneer Settlement Museum in Swan Hill for a short cruise on the PS Pyab, a historic paddleboat, followed by a little free time in the village. Hotel: Ibis Styles, Swan Hill for 1 night DAY 5: SWAN HILL TO ECHUCA (B / L / D) From one river port to another, we travel to Echuca. Lake Boga is home to the famous Catalina Flying Boat A24-30 - one of only 4 in Australia, with 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 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: MILDURA TO SWAN HILL (B / D) Touring today follows the course of the Murray River from Mildura to Swan Hill. Early afternoon we arrive at
DAY 6: THE HISTORIC RIVERPORT OF ECHUCA (B / L / D) Our first stop today is at the National Holden Museum in Echuca. Enjoy some free time to wander the historic wharf area. Lunch today 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: ECHUCA TO BRIGHT (B / L / D) After breakfast we set off for Shepparton - the main centre of the Goulburn Valley. Our morning tea break (own expense) is at the Windmill Chocolate Shop & Café before we continue on to Benalla located on the banks of the Broken River. 'The Ned Kelly Story' is housed in a portable cell in which Ned was once imprisoned. After our lunch at the Benalla Bowls Club
and then towards the beautiful township of Milawa. A visit to the area would not be complete without a taste or two of wine so we break at Brown Brothers Winery. Our last stop of the day is the Milawa Cheese Company, located in the historic Murray Goulburn Butter Factory. Hotel: Oven Valley Motor Inn, Bright for 2 nights
followed by a sightseeing tour of the town including Sculpture Park. By late morning we will arrive at Wyanga Park Winery which overlooks the North Arm at Lakes Entrance. We have the rest of the afternoon to ourselves for a chance to relax or own exploring.
DAY 8: BRIGHT (B / L) We wake up to the mountain freshness and meet with our local guide as we have a look around town and take a drive through the Wandiligong Valley. We are then off for our chocolate fix for the day at the Bright Chocolate Factory, an Australian craft small batch chocolate company. At the little township of Eurobin we visit the Red Stag Deer Farm where we enjoy our lunch and some time with the animals. We head back to Bright for a little free time.
DAY 11: SALE AND ROBOTIC DAIRY (B / D) We farewell the Lakes and make our way to Sale. We enjoy a Port of Sale cruise followed by some time in town to buy lunch. This afternoon experience something a little different at the Robotic Dairy Centre in Winnindoo to learn about the development of the dairy industry. After our tour we travel though to Traralgon for our final night on tour. Hotel: Quality Inn Latrobe Convention Centre, Traralgon for 1 night
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
DAY 12: MELBOURNE TO PERTH (B / L / IFM) Today may be our last day on tour but we still have a 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 take you home.
DAY 10: LAKES ENTRANCE (B / L) First stop this morning will be the Visitor Information Centre for an introduction to the region
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Kimberley Muster
5 Days, Friday 19 to Tuesday 23 May 2017 From humble beginnings in 2001, the Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster came to life quietly as a simple one night affair – a pleasant dinner in the outback for local businesses. Since then it has grown at lightning speed to be firmly established as a pre-eminent event in the national festival calendar and officially named the best regional event in Australia at the 2015 Australian Event Awards as well as best festival & event at the 2015 WA Tourism Council Awards. With over 30 spectacular events across 10 exciting days, the Award Winning ARGYLE DIAMONDS ORD VALLEY MUSTER, will be back in Kununurra from 19-28 May 2017. Stay tuned for more announcements about iconic events such as the Durack Homestead Dinner and the Ord Valley Muster Rodeo.
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Tour Highlights
Kununurra Sights Tour Experience the Kimberley Muster Festival Visit the El Questro Wilderness Park Cruise on Lake Argyle and the Ord River Visit the Sandalwood Factory And much more..
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by
Hughes**
33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Return economy airfares
33 4 nights’ accommodation at
the Kununurra Country Club including breakfast daily 33 Exclusive Kings Tour to Kununurra
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Great Australian Rail Journey Melbourne • Adelaide • Perth
8 Days, Saturday 18 to Saturday 25 November 2017 Tour Highlights
City sights tour including High tea in Melbourne Experience Australia’s favourite Steam Train - Puffing Billy Travel in Premium Seats on the Overland from Melbourne to Adelaide City sights tour of Adelaide Visit the quaint German Village of Hahndorf Gold Service on the Indian Pacific Marvel at the raw beauty of the Nullarbor Take some time to reflect on the changing landscapes in your journey
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes 33 Kings Tour Manager
33 One way airfare including taxes from Perth to Melbourne 33 3 nights accommodation in Melbourne
33 The Overland Train from Melbourne to Adelaide in Premium 33 2 nights accommodation in Adelaide
33 2 nights on-board the Indian Pacific in Gold Service 33 Transfers throughout
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Kimberley Cruise Broome to Darwin
13 Days, Sunday 21 May to Friday 2 June 2017 Imagine experiencing eleven unforgettable days cruising between Broome and Darwin. Picturesque settings, a warm breeze and new friends will make your holiday more memorable. With all the wonderful sightseeing, meals and drinks (beer and wine with lunch and dinner) included, this is a holiday that is perfect from the time you are picked up from home*.
Tour Highlights
Tour Inclusions
Visit the Lacepede Islands Witness the unique Horizontal Falls Visit a secluded Aboriginal rock art gallery to view Wandjina art Explorer to breathtaking King Cascades View the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3 See the wonder of King George Falls
33 Home pick up and return by Hughes**
33 Kings Tour Manager in Broome & Darwin only* 33 Return economy airfares and taxes
33 1 night at Cable Beach Club and Resort, Broome
33 10 night cruise on board the Coral Expeditions 1 33 All meals, activities & lecturers on board the
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33 1 night at the Doubletree by Hilton, Darwin 33 Breakfast daily, 9 lunches & 10 dinners 33 Transfers throughout
Tour Cost Per Person Cabins 1 Left
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DAY 1: PERTH TO BROOME (In Flight Snack) 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 Broome. Upon arrival in Broome you will be transferred to the hotel and you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Broome. Hotel: Cable Beach Club & Resort for 1 night DAY 2: EMBARK CRUISE (B / D) This morning at Cable Beach Club is at your leisure. In the afternoon we’ll transfer you to the cruise. This evening meet your friendly crew at the Captain’s Welcome Drinks. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and stunning views as we cruise north towards Cape Leveque. Cruise: Coral Expeditions 1 for 10 nights
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DAY 3: LACEPEDE ISLANDS (B / L / D) You’ll cruise through Pender Bay and, subject to weather and tides, visit the Lacepede Islands, a series of low islands. Board the zodiacs and explore the island’s lagoon, keeping an eye out for many species of marine birdlife including Australian Pelicans, frigatebirds, egrets, gulls and terns. This afternoon, join our Expedition Staff in the Lounge for an interesting introduction to the Kimberley. DAY 4: HORIZONTAL FALLS & BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO (B / L / D) This morning travel ashore to Hidden Island for a walk on the fine white sands of Silica Beach. Then, cruise through the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to over 800 islands. In Talbot Bay, the region’s 12 metre tides create an
amazing spectacle, the unique Horizontal Falls, described by legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough as “one the greatest natural wonders in the world”. Board the zodiacs for an exhilarating ride through the falls. DAY 5: RUBY FALLS AND RAFT POINT (B / L / D) This morning explore Red Cone Creek and enjoy a cooling dip at Ruby Falls. Cruising through Kuri Bay, home of the south sea pearl industry, we travel ashore at Raft Point and visit a secluded Aboriginal rock art gallery to view Wandjina art and the mysterious Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion). DAY 6: DOUBTFUL BAY & MONTGOMERY REEF (B / L / D) Cruise through scenic Doubtful Bay before savouring a truly unforgettable moment as Montgomery Reef ‘rises’
out of the ocean as the tide ebbs. Join the Expedition Staff aboard the Explorer and zodiacs to experience this natural phenomenon up close and discover the reef’s diverse marine life including turtles, manta rays and reef sharks. DAY 7: PRINCE REGENT RIVER AND KINGS CACADES (B / L / D) We cruise the mighty Prince Regent River aboard Explorer to breathtaking King Cascades, an unusual and picturesque waterfall cascading over terraced rock formations. Enjoy refreshments at beautiful Camp Creek, where there is time for a leisurely swim in the fresh water pools. DAY 8: CAREENING BAY & BIGGE ISLAND (B / L / D) At Careening Bay the lecturers lead you to the site of a large boab tree bearing the inscription “HMC Mermaid – 1820”, still clearly visible almost 200 years later. Then, discover the rock art gallery on Bigge Island, featuring fine examples of both Wandjina and Bradshaw art. DAY 9: HATHAWAYS HIDEAWAY & MITCHELL FALLS (B / L /D) After anchoring in Winyalken Bay you’ll travel ashore aboard Explorer to explore the maze of natural sandstone caves known as Hathaway’s Hideaway. This evening, enjoy a spectacular Indian Ocean sunset as we indulge in a gourmet Aussie Beach BBQ.
DAY 10: VANSITTART BAY DC3 & JAR ISLAND (B / L / D) Join your Expedition Leader on a walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3 which crash landed on the beach during WWII. Later, visit Jar Island and discover the island’s outstanding rock art gallery with your Guest Lecturer. DAY 11: KING GEORGE RIVER & FALLS (B / L / D) Visit Tranquil Bay for beach walking and exploration. Later you’ll discover the last of the Kimberley’s ‘big’ rivers, the mighty King George. Aboard Explorer, you’ll be taken close to the base of magnificent King George Falls, the tallest waterfalls in Western Australia towering some 80 metres above the river below. DAY 12: DISEMBARK THE CRUISE IN DARWIN (B) Your unforgettable cruise along the Kimberley coast concludes this morning. Disembark and transfer to your hotel in Darwin. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Darwin for 1 night DAY 13: DARWIN TO PERTH (B / IFM) After a fabulous holiday it is time to transfer to the airport and fly home. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to transfer you safely home.
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Brisbane to Fremantle Cruise 17 Days, Friday 30 June to Sunday 16 July 2017 After being picked up from home and flying to Brisbane, you'll board the Sun Princess and cruise around the top of Australia, visiting six ports along the way before cruising in to Fremantle. With all your meals and entertainment on-board included, your only worry will be what to wear today.
Shore Excursions
Brisbane, Yorkey’s Knob, Alotau, Paua New Guinea, Darwin, Kimberley Coast and Geraldton Shore excursions can be booked prior to your departure by booking them directly with Kings Tours or they can be purchased on the ship at the tour desk if there are still places available. Pre-booking is recommended to ensure your place on these excursions.
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tours Manager *
33 One way economy airfares and taxes
33 1 night in Brisbane at the Stamford Plaza
including Breakfast and Dinner
33 15 nights on-board the Sun Princess
33 All Meals and Entertainment on-board the Cruise 33 Breakfast daily, 14 lunches & 16 dinners 33 Transfers Throughout
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Optional Shore Excursions are an additional cost. These ports are accessed by the ship’s tender, weather permitting. *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1: PERTH / BRISBANE (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 Brisbane. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner with the group. Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Brisbane for 1 night DAY 2: BRISBANE - EMBARK THE SUN PRINCESS (B / D) You have the morning at your leisure to explore Brisbane, catch up with some family or friends or go shopping. In the afternoon we will transfer to the cruise terminal where we will board the Sun Princess which will be our home for the next 15 nights. Cruise: Sun Princess for 15 nights DAY 3 & 4:AT SEA (B / L / D)
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DAY 5: YORKEY`S KNOB* (B / L / D) The picturesque town of Yorkeys Knob, dominated by its dramatic headland, is your gateway to Cairns - one of Australia’s hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia’s great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city - the famed Marlin Coast. Inland lays the ancient rainforest of Daintree National Park. DAY 6: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 7: ALOTAU, PAPUA NEW GUINEA* (B / L / D) Welcome to an undiscovered paradise of white-sand beaches, crystal waterfalls and volcanic mountains, and if you’ve come for history, you’ll find that, too. This peaceful
town was the site of fierce fighting during World War II. Today, it’s a peaceful retreat offering the vacationer plenty of time to relax and connect with nature. Beyond the city you’ll find a tropical rainforest full of birds of paradise and a laid-back ease worth discovering. DAY 8 & 9: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 10: DARWIN* (B / L / D) Closer to Indonesia than to any other Australian city, Darwin is the capital of the “Top End” - the remote, vast Northern Territory. Home to more than half of the territory’s population, the city reflects the rugged endurance and individualism required to survive the Outback. Darwin also boasts a colourful history to add to that heritage. During World War II the Japanese bombed the city and threatened invasion.
DAY 12: KIMBERLEY COAST* (B / L / D) Located in the northern part of Western Australia, Kimberley is one of the continent’s earliest settled regions, dating as far back as 40,000 years. Healthy reefs and incredible biodiversity make the Kimberley Coast a prime spot for marine wildlife viewing, from sea turtles to blue crabs, manta rays and the planet’s largest population of humpback whales. Approaching the Kimberley Coast from the Indian Ocean, you’ll make out dramatic red cliffs that stand out in stark contrast to the aquamarine waters of the fringing reefs below. More than 2,600 islands are scattered beyond the reefs, serving as nesting grounds to a variety of seabirds, including cormorants, giant Australian pelicans and Red-footed Boobies. The islands also provide breathtaking scenery in one of the world’s most extensive coastal wilderness areas - and the best way to take it all in is from the sea! DAY 13: BROOME* (B / L / D) In the 1870s, pearl fishermen discovered the rich waters of Roebuck Bay. A decade later, Broome was founded as a base
for the pearl trade and was soon described as “the pearling capital of the world.” Japanese, Chinese and Aborigine divers toiled in arduous, dangerous labour to harvest oysters from the seabed. For all its importance to the pearling industry, Broome remained a remote outpost on Australia’s Kimberley Coast until its discovery as a travel destination. The legacy of its pearling days can be seen in the town’s colourful mix of 19th- and early 20th century buildings. Broome also boasts Cable Beach - a 13mile strand of white-sand that stretches along the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. DAY 14 & 15: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 16: GERALDTON* (B / L / D) The capital of the Batavia Coast was founded in 1850 as a commercial port serving the Northampton lead mine some 30 miles to the north. While Geraldton remains one of Western Australia’s major ports, the city has become a magnet for vacationing Australians. Located between the Chapman and Greenough Rivers, Geraldton boasts a superb Mediterranean climate, scenic beauty and pristine beaches. Coronation Beach has become an international destination for windsurfers. DAY 17: FREMANTLE / DISEMBARK (B) After a magnificent cruise it is time to venture home. Upon arrival into Fremantle you will disembark. Your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Winter Getaway to
Cairns
8 Days, Monday 24 July to Monday 31 July 2017 Staying at the Hilton Cairns is the ideal spot to base yourself for a seven night 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.
Tour Highlights
Explore the sights of Cairns A day at Kuranda including the Kuranda Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway See the Curtain Fig Tree Visit the Kuranda Butterfly Park Cruise on Lake Barrine Have Breakfast with the Birds at the Wildlife Habitat
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 3,590 4,295 Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Exclusive Kings Tour of Cairns with luxury coach
travel
33 Return economy airfares
33 7 nights accommodation at the 4* Hilton Hotel 33 Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
BOOK AND DEPOSIT BEFORE 20 DECEMBER FULLY 2016 AND RECEIVE A ESCORTED TOUR DISCOUNT OF $100 OFF PER PERSON
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DAY 1: PERTH TO CAIRNS (IFM) 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 then fly to Cairns via Alice Springs. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Hotel: Hilton Hotel, Cairns for 7 nights DAY 2: EXPLORING CAIRNS (B / D) This morning you’ll explore Cairns on a sightseeing tour. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Dinner tonight is served at the hotel.
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DAY 3: DAINTREE & MOSSMAN GORGE (B / L) After arriving at Mossman Gorge, you will be treated to a guided rainforest walk along private, easy graded tracks, visiting special places and culturally significant sites, past traditional bark shelters and over cool rainforest streams. After lunch enjoy a fascinating hour cruising through this wildlife environment, which is home to birds, tree snakes, unique plants and the estuarine crocodile - a great photo opportunity.
DAY 4: KURANDA RAILWAY (B / L / D) Today you will board the historic Kuranda Train for the spectacular ride to the famous, tropical plant clad Kuranda Station. Take a look at Kuranda Butterfly Park before enjoying a tasting platter at Frogs Restaurant. You’ll have time for a look around Kuranda before descending from the range aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. DAY 5: FREE DAY (B) Today is a free day. You may choose to book an optional tour (own expense) to the Great Barrier Reef. We haven’t automatically included it in the itinerary as it is weather dependent.
DAY 6: ATHERTON TABLELANDS (B / L / D) Spend the day in the Atherton Tablelands area. Our first stop is at Jaques Coffee in Mareeba where you’ll enjoy morning tea. After, we head across the range to visit the Curtain Fig Tree for a photo opportunity. Continue to the beautiful and tranquil Lake Barrine; a beautiful volcanic Crater Lake. Here you’ll enjoy lunch in the lake tearooms before a cruise with commentary. DAY 7: PORT DOUGLAS (B / D) Today we head north to spend the morning at the Wildlife Habitat at Port Douglas. Enjoy breakfast with the birds before wandering along the elevated
boardwalks to observe the huge range of flora and fauna. Late morning, we travel to Port Douglas. Enjoy some free time to wander down the main street visiting the Sunday Markets and you will have an opportunity to purchase lunch. Tonight we will enjoy a farewell dinner at the lovely waterside dining spot, Dundee's Restaurant. DAY 8: CAIRNS TO PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast we check out of the hotel, transfer to the airport and begin our journey home. On arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home, ending a fantastic Winter Getaway.
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The Wonders of Darwin 7 Days, Sunday 30 July to Saturday 5 August 2017 Picture scenery you’ve never seen before, stories you’ve never heard before and friendly people you’ve never met before. The ‘Top End’ is laidback and exciting. Come and experience it with us and feel alive!
Tour Highlights
Enjoy the famous “Jumping Crocs” Cruise Explore Kakadu National Park Visit Ubirr Rock - one of Kakadu’s main Aboriginal rock art sites Yellow Water Billabong cruise Visit the Darwin Military Museum Explore the famous Mindill Markets Sunset Dinner Cruise on board the famous Charles Darwin
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 3,990 4,990 Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Exclusive Kings Tour of Darwin and Kakadu 33 Return economy airfares
33 3 nights’ accommodation at the Doubletree by
Hilton Darwin
33 3 nights’ accommodation at the Mercure
Crocodile Kakadu 33 Luxury Coach Travel throughout 33 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
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DAY 1: PERTH TO DARWIN (IFM) 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 Darwin. Upon arrival we transfer you to the hotel. Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Darwin for 1 night DAY 2: JUMPING CROCS CRUISE (B) This morning we travel to the Adelaide River and board the famous “Jumping Crocs” cruise. Observe these wild reptiles up close (and from
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the safety of our boat!) as they launch themselves out of the water. After your cruise we will make a stop for you to purchase lunch before arriving in Jabiru. Hotel: Mercure Crocodile Kakadu Hotel for 3 nights DAY 3: KAKADU NATIONAL PARK (B / D) Today we explore the northern reaches of Kakadu National Park. Visit Ubirr Rock, one of Kakadu’s main Aboriginal rock art sites. An easy walk around the site enables viewing of the artwork. We continue to the township of Jabiru built to house workers for the Ranger Uranium Mine followed
by a visit to Bowali Visitor and Cultural Centre. Later this afternoon we stroll the boardwalk at the Mamukala Wetlands. DAY 4: YELLOW WATER BILLABONG CRUISE (B / L) A leisurely drive takes us to Cooinda where we visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre before joining on the Yellow Water Billabong cruise. View many birds, crocodiles and other wildlife in these wetlands. Later we visit the Nourlangie Rock Art Site, with artwork dating back up to 20,000 years.
DAY 5: DARWIN SIGHTS TOUR (B) Upon arrival back in Darwin we commence a city sights tour showing you some of the iconic locations around Darwin. Visit the Darwin Military Museum and we will stop at a local café where you can purchase lunch before returning to the hotel. Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Darwin for 2 nights
DAY 7: DARWIN TO PERTH (B / IFM) Today you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
DAY 6: FREE TIME AND SUNSET DINNER CRUISE (B / D) Enjoy today at your leisure. Your Tour Manager is available for anyone that would like to spend the day with her. This evening we treat you to a farewell dinner on board the famous Charles Darwin.
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The Ghan Expedition
Darwin • Katherine • Alice Springs • Coober Pedy • Adelaide
6 Days, Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 August 2017 6 Days, Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 September 2017 Tour Inclusions Tour Highlights Free time to explore Darwin See the wonders of King George Falls Witness an Outback Sunrise Experience an authentic Outback Bush Barbecue Visit the underground mine – Coober Pedy Below the Earth’s Surface you`ll enjoy a gourmet lunch Sights tour of Adelaide
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33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes**
33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Return economy airfares
33 1 nights accommodation at the Doubletree by Hilton
Darwin
33 3 nights on board the Legendary Ghan in Gold Service
33 1 nights accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide 33 Transfers throughout
33 Breakfast daily, 3 dinners and
3 lunches
33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
Tour Cost Per Person $ 4,490 $4,550INC FULLY RETURN Twin Share Single Price ESCORTED FLIGHTS TOUR *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1: PERTH TO DARWIN (IFM) 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 Darwin. Upon arrival we will be transferred to the hotel, where you can settle in. Enjoy the rest of your day to explore Darwin at your leisure. Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton Darwin for 1 night DAY 2: BOARD THE GHAN / KATHERINE (B / L / D) Today your journey aboard the legendary Ghan begins at the Darwin Rail Station where you'll FULLY take the small but momentous
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step from platform to the carriage! Enjoy lunch on-board before we arrive in Katherine. Here you have the opportunity to embark on one of the three included ‘Off Train Excursions’. Train: 3 nights on board the Legendary Ghan in Gold Service
‘Off Train Excursions’, taking in the delights of this famous outback town.
DAY 4: COOBER PEDY (B / L / D) After breakfast this morning you'll wake up and rub your eyes with disbelief as we pull into the middleof-nowhere stop at Manguri. Here, DAY 3: ALICE SPRINGS a friendly tour guide awaits ready (B / L / D) to whisk you away for the day. Wake up to a new view outside Your destination; the sun-scorched your window, in a world which opal mining capital of the world, feels a million miles from Coober Pedy, where more than half home. After coffee, a juice and of the residents live underground. a sumptuous breakfast you'll Venture into the tunnels and caves arrive in Alice Springs ready for of this underground town, where another day of exploration with you may even catch opal fever as the opportunity to embark you mine for riches. on one of the four included
DAY 5: ADELAIDE (B) Looking out of your window this morning you'll notice a dramatic change in landscape the outback’s rich ochre tones to the beautiful green fields and pastoral lands of South Australia. After breakfast you will have time to reflect on your journey before The Ghan rolls into Adelaide at 12.50pm. Upon arrival we will be met by our coach driver who will take us on an enjoyably brief city tour. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Adelaide for 1 night
DAY 6: ADELAIDE TO PERTH (B / IFM) After a fabulous holiday it is time to head home. We transfer from the hotel to the airport and board our flight to Perth. Upon arrival your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Red Centre
Alice Springs • Ayers Rock • Kings Canyon
8 Days, Monday 14 to Monday 21 August 2017 Imagine feeling little 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, the beautiful night sky, the raw beauty of our land. This is a place like no other. It’s waiting for you.
Tour Highlights
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 natural wonders of the West MacDonnell Ranges
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ 4,350 5,190 FLIGHTS Twin Share Single Price
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by
Hughes** 33 Kings Tour Manager* 33 Exclusive Kings Tour of the Red Centre with luxury coach travel 33 Return economy airfares 33 7 nights accommodation 33 Breakfast daily and 4 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
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DAY 1: PERTH TO ALICE SPRINGS (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 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) Today enjoy a sights tour of Alice Springs including the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the School of the Air and the Telegraph Station.
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DAY 3: ALICE SPRINGS TO AYERS ROCK (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 at the Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. You can relax in the comfort of your room or unwind in the hotel's pool. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock for 2 nights DAY 4: KATA TJUTA SUNRISE & ULURU SUNSET (B / D) This morning we watch the 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).
DAY 6: KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS (B) This morning climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park or explore the boulderstrewn canyon creek bed, an easier walk. We will return to Kings Canyon Resort to purchase lunch before we travel back to Alice Springs. Hotel: Chifley Alice Springs Resort for 2 nights
DAY 5: AYERS ROCK TO KINGS CANYON (B / D) Today you have the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon we will drive through sandhill country towards Kings Canyon, stopping at Curtin Springs and Kings Creek Station. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort for 1 night
DAY 7: WEST MACDONNELL`S RANGES (B / D) Today, be captivated by the natural wonders of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Visit the John Flynn Memorial then explore Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. Take in the rich plant and birdlife as you wander the tracks surrounded
by incredible towering cliffs. Join in on a discovery tour at the Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre. ‘You’re invited’ to a barbecue dinner and afterwards hear from the Falzon brothers, Tom and Danny, about their sustainable lifestyle. They may even lead you on a singa-long accompanied by the didgeridoo and guitar. DAY 8: ALICE SPRINGS TO PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast we check out of the hotel, transfer to the airport and begin our journey home. On arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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Upper Murraylands Cruise
On the Murray Princess
9 Days, Thursday 12 to Friday 20 October 2017 A brand-new itinerary on our much loved Murray River. You'll travel further up the Murray while experiencing the same family-friendly hospitality that the Murray Princess is known for.
Tour Highlights
Visit the Rocking Horse and Toy Factory in Gumeracha A NEW itinerary of the Upper Murraylands Explore the maze of the River Free time to explore the town of Blanchetown 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 Morgan Enjoy an Aussie BBQ on the banks of the Murray River Dance and enjoy the Captains Farewell Dinner Spend time in the quaint German village of Hahndorf
Tour Cost Per Person INC $ 4,090 $4,890 RETURN FLIGHTS Twin Share Single Price
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by
Hughes**
33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 Exclusive Kings Tour with luxury
coach travel on days 1, 2 & 9
33 1-nights’ accommodation in Adelaide
at the Crowne Plaza
33 7-nights aboard the Murray Princess
in an outside twin cabin 33 8 Breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
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DAY 1: PERTH TO ADELAIDE (IFM / D) Relax and enjoy your home pick up service by private vehicle. Transfer to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow travellers. Fly to Adelaide and upon arrival transfer to our centrally located hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant. Hotel: Crown Plaza Adelaide for 1 night DAY 2: ADELAIDE – EMBARK 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. Midafternoon the PS Murray
Australian Tours & Cruises DAY 5: QUALCO - CAUDO VINEYARD (B / L / D) After breakfast we continue cruising upriver to Qualco. From here, the Captain will turn the vessel around and begin our cruise downriver. Following lunch, we arrive at Caudo Vineyard where we will enjoy cellar door tastings and a tour of the gardens & orchards. This evening we secure the vessel at Morgan where we will enjoy dinner.
Princess departs from historic Mannum. Head downriver while enjoying pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner as we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont. Cruise: PS Murray Princess for 7 nights (outside twin cabins) DAY 3: EXPLORE THE MAZE OF THE RIVER (B / L / D) 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. We cruise upriver to Swan Reach and Sugar Shack Conservation Park. After dinner, enjoy being entertained by our talented crew.
DAY 4: BLANCHETOWN – CADELL (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. Arrive at the township of Blanchetown where we will be transferred by coach to the Riverland town of Waikerie. Enjoy some free time here before travelling to Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre near KingstonOn-Murray. Mid-afternoon, we travel to Cadell where the PS Murray Princess will be waiting. This evening we will secure the vessel at Wilson’s Sandbar.
DAY 6: VISIT THE TOWN OF MORGAN (B / L / D) Morgan was the home port of hundreds of paddle steamers which carried cargo and passengers up the MurrayDarling River system. This morning we will hop ashore to see this historic town. This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. We join a guided tour of Burk Salter Boutique Winery and enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door. DAY 7: SWAN REACH – AUSSIE BBQ (B / L / D) After breakfast cruise to picturesque Swan Reach. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River (additional cost). Join the guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity. When
we arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River. An optional Nocturnal tour by tractor and cart is available after dinner (additional cost). DAY 8: NGAUT NGAUT / CAPTAINS DINNER (B / L / D) After an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) or a bush walk with the Captain, 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. We return to the vessel to 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) After breakfast, disembark the Murray Princess and enjoy the scenic drive to Adelaide stopping in Hahndorf. You have free time to browse the shops and purchase morning tea before continuing on to the airport for the flight to Perth. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach
20 Days, Thursday 9 March to Tuesday 28 March 2017 Imagine a land of spectacular glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hills, and miles of coastline with sandy beaches. This is New Zealand! Add quality wines, fresh produce, welcoming locals and fine hotel stays.
Tour Highlights
Tour through the North and South Islands of NZ Overnight cruise in the spectacular Milford Sound Ride on Glenbrook Vintage Steam Train for a nostalgic trip back in time See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps Cruise across Lake Te Anau to visit the Glow Worm Caves Scottish evening with bagpipes and great food! Take one of the great train journeys of the world – the TranzAlpine Enjoy a sing-a-long by the piano on-board the TS Earnslaw
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes* 33 Return airfares & taxes from Perth
Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows 33 Professional Coach Captain & Tour Guide 33 Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival 33 Return airport transfers in New Zealand 33 Milford Sound Overnight Cruise 33 17 nights superior hotel accommodation 33 Six two-night stays 33 Hotel porterage 33 Four spectacular rail journeys 33 Five scenic cruises 33 All sightseeing and pre paid attractions 33 Bonus Grand Pacific Tours jacket, hat and diary 33 Breakfast daily, 2 morning teas, 1 lunch and 15 dinners
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 6,890* 8,590* Twin Share Single Price
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FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
*The tour cost includes air taxes of $140pp which are subject to change. *Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1 & 2: PERTH - AUCKLAND (IFM / B / D) Relax and enjoy your home pick-up and return by private vehicle. Transfer to the airport to meet your fellow travellers and board your overnight flight to Auckland. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. The day is at your leisure until the evening where you will meet up and enjoy dinner with your Tour Manager. Hotel: Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland for 1 night DAY 3: AUCKLAND TO BAY OF ISLANDS (B / D) Today enjoy a city sights tour before travelling to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Continue through Whangarei to the Bay of Islands. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands for 2 nights DAY 4: BAY OF ISLANDS (B) 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. The remainder of today is at leisure. DAY 5: BAY OF ISLANDS - AUCKLAND (B / D) Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south to visit the Kauri Museum for an informative talk. Continue to Auckland’s north shore for some time at your leisure. Hotel: Spencer on Byron for 1 night
Overseas Tours & Cruises DAY 6: AUCKLAND - ROTORUA (B / L / D) Travel on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway and enjoy a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip on this beautifully restored vintage steam train. Visit the restoration workshop before enjoying. Continue through magnificent countryside to Longlands Farm & Restaurant. A delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family will be served. Next, continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park. Hotel: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua for 2 nights DAY 7: ROTORUA (B / D) Today begins with a Gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. Next stop is at the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education. Enjoy some free time before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. DAY 8: ROTORUA - 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 south to the capital city of Wellington for an extensive city tour. Hotel: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor for 2 nights DAY 9: WELLINGTON (B) A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Enjoy free time at leisure this afternoon and evening.
DAY 10: WELLINGTON CHRISTCHURCH (B / D) This morning you’ll cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey that showcases the 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 the finest farmland areas to the garden city of Christchurch. Hotel: Quality Hotel Elms for 2 nights DAY 11: CHRISTCHURCH (B / D) 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. DAY 12: CHRISTCHURCH – ARTHURS 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 Franz Josef. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier for 1 night DAY 13: FRANZ JOSEF 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. Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort - Lakeview Rooms for 2 nights DAY 14: QUEENSTOWN / FREE DAY (B / D) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown. Your Tour Guide and Coach Captain are available to assist with the many options available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner. DAY 15: MILFORD SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE (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. As evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the on-board chef. Cruise: Milford Mariner for 1 night DAY 16: MILFORD SOUND 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 fiord. 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. Hotel: Distinction Luxmore for 1 night
DAY 17: TE ANAU - DUNEDIN (B / D) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin to board The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. On the return to Dunedin’s historic Edwardian Railway Station your coach will transfer you to your hotel. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City for 2 nights DAY 18: DUNEDIN (B / D) Today travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Next visit Glenfalloch Restaurant for a delightful morning tea. Return to the city for an informative city tour before some free time to explore at leisure. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift. DAY 19: DUNEDIN CHRISTCHURCH (B / D) This morning visit Olveston House, a prestigious historic home before travelling to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends. Hotel: Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport for 1 night DAY 20: CHRISTCHURCH PERTH (B / IFM) Time to say goodbye! You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Singapore & Sri Lanka
including Chinese New Year
11 Days, Saturday 28 January to Tuesday 7 February 2017
Tour Highlights
Singapore Sights Tour Enjoy free time in Singapore to relax or shop Visit Gardens by the Bay Board a Bumboat Ride and local dinner Experience Chinese New Year in Singapore Enjoy a great experience at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Tea Plantation Tour including picking and packing your own tea leaves High Tea at the Grand Hotel Historical Galle day tour 2-night stay on Sri Lanka`s SouthWest Coast – ‘Ahungalla’
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Singapore is not to be missed, with its exuberant mix of vibrant colours, sounds and tastes as well as age-old traditions. You'll spend fournights in Singapore at the Royal Plaza on Scotts which offers you complimentary unlimited WIFI (internet), complimentary minibar restocked daily and Nespresso gourmet coffee from the comfort of your own room. The highlight of your stay will be the night you visit The River Hongbao on the Marina Bay Floating Platform and the Esplanade Waterfront Promenade. Nibble on festive delicacies, enjoy opera performances, try your hand at Chinese calligraphy or just gawk at the giant handcrafted lanterns on display at this cultural extravaganza.
Hughes***
33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 Exclusive Kings Tour of Singapore and
Sri Lanka
33 Return economy airfares including
taxes with Singapore Airlines
33 4 nights accommodation in Singapore
at the Royal Plaza on Scotts
33 5 nights accommodation throughout
Sri Lanka
33 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 high tea and
4 dinners
33 Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the
itinerary
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
*The above cost includes $190 pp of air taxes which are subject to change. A visa is required for Sri Lanka (additional cost) **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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Continue on to Sri Lanka, a place you might say has been hiding in plain sight. Picture flourishing tea plantations and dazzling beaches, ancient sites and temples plus hundreds of elephants and birds. There are few places that have as many Unesco World Heritage Sites packed into such a small area. We'll give you a taste of Sri Lanka and show you why its so alluring.
Colombo
Tour Inclusions
FULLY ESCORTE TOUR
Overseas Tours & Cruises River Hong Bao. This iconic event has become an integral tradition of Singapore’s Lunar New Year celebrations. DAY 4: FREE TIME IN SINGAPORE (B) We have left today free for you to enjoy Singapore at your leisure.
DAY 1: PERTH TO SINGAPORE (IFM) 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 Singapore. On arrival we will be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts for 4 nights DAY 2: SINGAPORE SIGHTS & FREE AFTERNOON (B) 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. You will then visit Thian Hock Keng Temple before driving past Chinatown. Finally we proceed to Singapore’s first
UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens where you will walk through the National Orchid Garden. DAY 3: GARDENS BY THE BAY & RIVER HONG BAO (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. Later you’ll visit the ‘Sky on 57 Bar’ which is located at the top of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage with an exquisite view! Tonight starts with a filling diner before we hop onto a bumboat for a cruise along the Singapore River before proceeding to the
DAY 5: SINGAPORE TO SRI LANKA (B / D) This morning we will transfer to Singapore Airport for our flight to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Upon arrival in Colombo we will be transferred to our hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore Colombo at your leisure. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel. Hotel: Ramada Colombo for 1 night DAY 6: ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE VISIT (B / D) Today we will go to Pinnawala and visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on a 25 acre coconut property. On completion we will proceed to Nuwara Eliya and check into the hotel. Hotel: Heritance Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya for 2 nights DAY 7: TEA PLANTATIONS (B / High Tea) This morning is at leisure to relax or enjoy the hotels facilities. In the afternoon enjoy a tea plucking programme at The Heritence Tea Factory where they will deck you out in local attire and provide you with a basket in which to collect your leaves. On your return to the tea factory
the chief tea taster will take you on a tour of the Mini Tea Factory and explain the whole process of tea making and tasting all the different teas. To end our time in Nuwara Eliya we will head to The Grand Hotel for High Tea. DAY 8: TRAVELLING TO AHUNGALLA (B / L) Today is a reasonably long travel day as we drive to Ahungalla via Colombo. We will stop for lunch at the Mt Lavinia Hotel and then proceed to our hotel Ahungalla. Hotel: Heritance Ahungalla, Ahungalla for 2 nights DAY 9: HISTORICAL GALLE TOUR (B) After breakfast we will proceed to Galle and enjoy a city tour. Galle, the epic Southern capital, is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty. Hop into the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex to enjoy some free time here to purchase lunch and do some shopping. DAY 10: AHUNGALLA TO COLOMBO (B / D) Our final day includes some free time to use the hotels facilities before we check-out of the hotel at 4pm. This evening we will transfer to Colombo where we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the Galle Face Hotel before transferring to the airport to board our overnight flight home to Perth via Singapore. DAY 11: ARRIVAL IN PERTH (IFM) Upon arrival into Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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New Zealand Cruise
17 Days, Sunday 19 February to Tuesday 7 March 2017 Imagine a land of immense and diverse landscape. Spectacular glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hills, and miles of coastline with sandy beaches. This is New Zealand! After arriving in Auckland and staying the night, we’ll take you north to the Bay of Islands, ranked as one of NZ’s top tourist drawcards where the turquoise waters of the bay are punctuated by around 150 undeveloped islands. Enjoy two-nights unwinding before returning to Auckland to embark the Emerald Princess. With nearly 900 balcony staterooms on-board you can take in the colourful sunrise over the ocean. Leisurely days spent on-board in the Piazzastyle atrium are relaxing and entertaining, with the nearby International Café and Vines wine bar fulfilling your cravings for warm cookies, toasted paninis, and even hand rolled sushi! You’ll spend 12-nights cruising around New Zealand stopping at ports in both the North and South Island before reaching Australia. Stunning scenery, scrumptious food and first-class service is waiting for you.
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes*** 33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 One way airfare including taxes from Perth to Auckland 33 One way airfare including taxes from Sydney to Perth
33 1 nights accommodation including early check-in at the Rendezvous
Hotel, Auckland
33 2 nights accommodation at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort in the
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33 1 nights accommodation in the Amora Hotel, Auckland 33 12 nights cruise on–board the Emerald Princess 33 Breakfast daily, 11 lunches and 14 dinners 33 Transfers throughout
Tour Cost Per Person Inside Stateroom
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*The tour cost includes air taxes of $120 pp which are subject to change. Optional Shore Excursions are an additional cost. **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1 / 2: PERTH TO AUCKLAND (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 board your overnight flight to Auckland. Upon arrival we will be met and assisted to our private coach. Transfer to the hotel where rooms have been pre registered for immediate occupancy. You have some time to freshen up before departing in the afternoon for a short city tour of Auckland including a visit to Auckland Museum. Hotel: Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland for 1 night DAY 3: AUCKLAND TO BAY OF ISLANDS (B / D) Today we drive north over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and through the northern suburbs.
Continue up the Hibiscus Coast to the Bay of Islands. The hotel is adjacent to the Treaty Grounds overlooking the Bay of Islands. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Bay of Islands for 2 nights (Waterview rooms) DAY 4: BAY OF ISLANDS (B) This morning visit the Waitangi Treaty House for a guided tour of this historic building where New Zealand’s European history began. In the afternoon depart on a cruise of the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock. DAY 5: BAY OF ISLANDS TO AUCKLAND (B) Farewell the Bay of Islands and Drive back down the east coast to Auckland. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure to explore Auckland. Hotel: Amora Hotel, Auckland for 1 night
DAY 6: EMBARK THE EMERALD CRUISE ( B / L / D ) This morning enjoy some free time before transferring to the cruise terminal where you will board the Emerald Princess. Spend the next 11 nights cruising the South Island of New Zealand and then across to Sydney. Cruise: Emerald Princess for 11 nights EMERALD PRINCESS Launched in 2007, Emerald Princess is one of the largest cruise ships in the Princess fleet. Leisurely days spent on-board in the Piazza-style atrium are relaxing and entertaining, with the nearby International Café and Vines wine bar fulfilling your cravings for warm cookies, toasted Paninis, and even hand rolled sushi. Whether you’re getting refreshed with a work-out in
DAY 11: DUNEDIN (PORT CHALMERS), NEW ZEALAND (B / L / D) DAY 12: FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK (SCENIC CRUISING) (B / L / D) DAY 13: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 14: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 15: HOBART (TASMANIA), AUSTRALIA (B / L / D) DAY 16: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 17: SYDNEY TO PERTH (B / IFM) After a magnificent cruise it is time to venture home. We will disembark the cruise and transfer to Sydney airport for our flight home to Perth. (If you would like to extend after the cruise in Sydney please let us know). Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Cherry Blossoms of Japan
10 Days, Saturday 1 to Monday 10 April 2017 Springtime in Japan is nothing less than magical. From late March to mid-April, the countries iconic sakura (cherry blossoms) blanket the country in soft beautiful pink flowers. Picture standing at Matsumoto Castle; one of Japan’s treasures, admiring the view of the Japanese Alps and seeing soft pink everywhere. Imagine visiting one of the top three beautiful gardens in Japan, Kenroken, and walking through the blanket of pink flowers. You'll set off from the bright neon lights of Tokyo experiencing Japan's rich culture and endless discoveries. Spend time at Mt. Fuji, explore the village of Shirakawago, and enjoy a Farewell Lunch at a Traditional ryokan nestled in the peace and quiet of Mt. Yoshida. Japan was voted one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2016, and we are being welcomed with open arms and warm hospitality.
Tour Highlights
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City tour of Tokyo and Kyoto Walking tour of Takayama Visit the Imperial Palace Plaza See Mt. Fuji at 2,300m Cultural Insights – Sample Japanese Sake from an authentic Sake Brewery Learn how to make delicate washi paper with a local family
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ 7,590* $8,650* FLIGHTS Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes***
33 Kings Tour Manager (subject to 10 paying
Passengers)**
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 8 nights accommodation throughout Japan 33 Local guides in Tokyo and Kanazawa
33 Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
33 Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with
reclining seats and an on-board restroom
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
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FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
*The tour cost includes air taxes of $130pp which are subject to change. **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5. The above cost includes $130pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
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DAY 1 / 2: PERTH TO TOKYO (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 board your overnight flight to Tokyo. Upon arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport, we will transfer to our centrally located hotel. This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception drink and local appetisers. Hotel: New Otani or similar for 3 nights DAY 3: TOKYO SIGHTSEEING (B / L / D) This morning start your city tour with a visit to the Imperial Palace Plaza, a large park area in the centre of Tokyo. During lunch, enjoy a cooking class and learn how to make sushi with a local specialist. After lunch we continue to Asakusa
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and visit the Sensoji Buddhist temple. This evening enjoy a Japanese-style dinner at a local restaurant. DAY 4: MT FUJI AND HAKONE SIGHTS (B / L) After breakfast depart on a full day of sightseeing, beginning at the Five Lakes District dominated by majestic UNESCO listed Mt. Fuji. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant continue to Owakudani via the Hakone Ropeway, a cable car ride over the forest beside Lake Ashi. In Owakudani see the volcanic activity and enjoy black eggs boiled in geysers before continuing to the beautiful town of Hakone. DAY 5: TOKYO – MATSUMOTO – TAKAYAMA (B) Drive north this morning to visit Matsumoto Castle. Later continue your journey through the breath-taking Japanese Alps
to the beautiful hillside town of Takayama. Hotel: Hida Plaza/ Takayama Green/ Associa Takayama or similar for 2 nights DAY 6: TAKAYAMA SIGHTS (B / D) Begin your walking tour of Takayama, known as ‘Little Kyoto’ and discover its Edo style streets filled with amazing attractions. Explore the Old Town, stopping en route to sample Japanese sake at an Authentic Sake brewery. Continue to the KamiSannamachi-suji District, walk through the narrow streets and admire the ancient Japanese wooden architecture. This afternoon is free to explore this picturesque town or relax. Dinner this evening is a Regional Meal of Japanese Hida beef at a local restaurant.
DAY 7: TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWAGO – GOKAYAMA – KANAZAWA (B / L) Today you will take a step back in time during a visit to the peaceful mountain villages and UNESCO designated sites of Gokayama and Shirakawago where you will enjoy a local lunch, observe local artisans making washi paper and try your hand at making your own and discover the secrets of gold leaf painting during a visit with a Local Specialist. Hotel: Kanazawa Tokyu or similar for 1 night DAY 8: KANAZAWA – KYOTO (B / D) Begin the day at the gardens of Kenroken where you will explore the ornate landscapes, temples and ponds or enjoy an optional experience (additional expense) and visit to Japanese tea house within the gardens. Later take a short walk through the Omicho market to see the local fish catch and enjoy an insider’s view of
everyday life in a busy coastal town. Enjoy some free time at the markets to browse the stalls and to have lunch before taking the Express train to Kyoto. Later enjoy a traditional Japanese Kaiseki Regional Meal and dance performance featuring Maiko. Hotel: Nikko Princess Kyoto or similar for 2 nights DAY 9: KYOTO SIGHTS (B / L) This morning we visit Kinkakuji Temple before enjoying a special Be My Guest Farewell Lunch at a Traditional ryokan nestled in the peace and quiet of Mt. Yoshida. Later we continue on to the Fusshimi Inari Shrine and the Sanjusangendo Hall. DAY 10: OSAKA TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we transfer to Osaka airport for our flight home to Perth via Hong Kong. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Easter Cruise Exotic Waters of WA & the Indonesian Islands (Fremantle to Fremantle)
13 Days, Sunday 9 to Friday 21 April 2017 Imagine cruising in and out of Fremantle on Pacific Eden’s 12-night Indonesian Island cruise over Easter. Service with a smile, unpacking once, being surrounded by beautiful islands, enjoying a mix of entertainment and of course having food at your fingertips! The Pacific Eden is a floating oasis accommodating a maximum of 1500 guests in some of the most spacious rooms across the fleet. You can choose your room type from Interior staterooms right up to the Penthouse Suite.
Tour Highlights
Cruising around the warm waters of the beautiful Indonesian Islands The Pantry – better than a buffet. Interactive Café Style Dining offering a Range Of Stylish and Individual Outlets – all given to you by cruise staff so no contamination! Australian Dollars on-board and Australian Electrical Sockets Adults Only Pool and Relaxation Area (Free of charge) Cruise Sold To The Australian Market – make new friends!
Tour Cost Per Person
While on-board you can dig in with sixteen Inside Stateroom dining experiences and if you choose to dine Category IB at Salt Grill, Australia’s first celebrity chef restaurant at sea by Luke Mangan, it’s sure to Oceanview Stateroom be a highlight. When you are in need of some Category OD peace and serenity head to the Oasis, an adults only retreat where you can truly treat yourself, PHUKET, Thailand Balcony Stateroom relax with a book or enjoy a cocktail (P&O’s best LANGKAWI, Malaysia Category BB idea yet).
Speciality Restaurant on-board by Luke Mangan – SALT (surcharge applies) The Blue Room – Jazz Bar with Live Music Every Night
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33 Home pick-up and return by
Hughes*
33 Kings ‘meet and greet’ at
Fremantle Cruise Terminal 33 12 nights on-board the Pacific Eden 33 All meals and entertainment onboard
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Optional Shore Excursions are an additional cost. These ports are accessed by the ship’s tender, weather permitting. *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page.
Java Sea
Bali Probolinggo Lombok Indian Ocean
Ujung Pandang Indonesia
Komodo Island
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DAY 1: EMBARK CRUISE (L / D) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to Fremantle Passenger Terminal to board the Pacific Eden. Settle in to your stateroom where you will spend the next 12 nights cruising up the coast of Western Australia and into the exotic waters of Indonesia. Visit some of Indonesia’s biggest attractions – the blissful Bali and the famous Komodo dragon on its home turf. Cruise: 12 nights on-board the Pacific Eden DAY 2 – 4: PACIFIC EDEN / AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 5: KOMODO ISLAND, INDONESIA* (B / L / D) Komodo Island is home to Komodo National Park, where Komodo dragons reign supreme
and visitors are granted an unforgettable glimpse in to the world of nature, marine biodiversity and preservation. DAY 6: UJUNG PANDANG, INDONESIA (B / L / D) Dine on a delicious mix of Chinese, Sulawesi and local cuisines, take a stroll along the mid-city waterfront or experience an historic and impressive reminder of the city’s Dutch colonial history with a visit to Fort Rotterdam. DAY 7: LOMBOK, INDONESIA* (B / L / D) Lombok is a key component of the West Nusa Tenggara Barat province and its indigenous Sasak people are Muslim. The culture and language is rich and unique, and animist beliefs still hold strong.
Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara Barat, is around 30 minutes away. DAY 8: PROBOLINGGO, INDONESIA* (B / L / D) Sure, it might seem difficult to pronounce, but it is certainly not a difficult place to find yourself for the day. From historic Buddhist temples and quaint local towns, to towering volcanic peaks in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, there is so much more to get to know than the pronunciation DAY 9: BALI, INDONESIA* (B / L / D) This is your chance to experience culture and history that stretches back to 2000BC, as well as all the natural beauty that draw so many here. From lunch overlooking an active
volcano, shopping tours and elephant safaris, to all the thrills of white water rafting, catamaran cruising and a visit to a local waterpark, a visit to Bali manages to encapsulate just what a holiday should be, no matter what your idea of that might be. DAY 10 – 12: PACIFIC EDEN / AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 13: ARRIVE IN FREMANTLE (B) After a magnificent cruise it is now time to venture home. Upon arrival in Fremantle your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Panama Cruise From LA to New York 30 Days, Saturday 22 April to Sunday 21 May 2017
Tour Highlights
Visit 9 Countries On This Holiday – Usa, Mexico, Guatamala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Aruba, Curacao & The Bahamas City Sights Tour Of Los Angeles – Downtown La, Hollywood, Walk Of Fame, Santa Monica Beach Cruise The Panama Canal Visit The 9/11 Memorial Site In New York Top Of The Rock Observatory Platform In The Rockefeller Centre Farewell Dinner Cruise In New York With 180-Degree Skyline Views
A once in a lifetime holiday that will take you from clear turquoise seas to magnificent Mayan ruins, from bustling cities and markets to coffee farms. You’ll start in the City of Angels (LA) before embarking Holland America’s MS Maasdam for a 22-night cruise through Central America and ending in the bright lights of New York City. Along the way you’ll stop of some of the most magnificent ports in Mexcio, Costa Rica and the Bahamas just to name a few. A highlight will no doubt be when you cruise through the Panama Canal, one of the world’s greatest human-made marvels. Around 14,000 vessels pass through each year, and ships worldwide are built with the dimensions of the canal’s locks in mind. What will make your trip more enjoyable is the fact you’ll be travelling with other people and as you know meeting new people on holidays makes the trip more memorable.
a California, Fly from Perth
Miami, US
Panama Canal
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33 2 nights accommodation in Los Angeles inc breakfast 33 Transfer between LA and San Diego
33 1 nights accommodation in San Diego inc breakfast 33 Transfer from the hotel to the Cruise Terminal
33 22 night Cruise on-board the Holland America`s
Maasdam
33 All meals and entertainment on-board the cruise 33 Cruise Port Charges and Taxes
33 Transfer from the Cruise Terminal in New York to the
Hotel
33 2 nights accommodation in New York
33 Transfer from the hotel to New York Airport 33 Breakfast daily, 23 lunches and 24 dinners
33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
Twin Share
Oceanview Stateroom
$
Category E
Twin Share
Balcony Stateroom
$
2
NEW YORK Fly home to Perth
Half Moon Cay Bahamas
Nicaragua
33 Arrival Transfer from LA Airport to the Hotel
Category K
Fort Lauderdale
Puerto Vallarta Manzanillo Huatulco Puerto Chiapas Puerto Quetza Corinto
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
$
California
22
33 Kings Tour Manager**
Inside Stateroom
United States of America
Mexico
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes***
Tour Cost Per Person
Category BB
2 LOS ANGELES a 1 SAN DIEGO
Tour Inclusions
Oranjestad
Aruba
Willemstad Curacao
11,550* $14,550* Single Price
11,850* $14,990* Single Price
INC
RETURN 14,100* $20,600* FLIGHTS
Twin Share
Single Price
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. A visa waiver is required for the US (additional cost). *The tour cost includes air taxes of $240pp which are subject to change. **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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Overseas Tours & Cruises
DAY 1 / 2: PERTH TO LOS ANGELES (IFM / D) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a private vehicle. Transfer to the airport and meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers. Fly to Los Angeles and upon arrival (Day 2) we will be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. Tonight enjoy a ‘Welcome Dinner’ at a local restaurant. Hotel: Roosevelt, Los Angeles for 2 nights DAY 3: LA SIGHTS (B / L) This morning you set off on a guided coach tour of Los Angeles. We start in downtown LA; the business district before heading to the hills. We will visit the Forecourt of the Stars at the Chinese Theatre and look for our favourite stars in the sidewalk on the Walk of Fame, with the Hollywood sign inevitably above us. From Hollywood we’ll drive on Sunset Boulevard to the ritzy neighbourhoods of Beverly Hills and Bel Air, then on to the famous beach at Santa Monica. We will head back
toward downtown, stopping at the Farmers’ Market in La Brea before enjoying a lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon is free for you to explore this iconic city. DAY 4: LOS ANGELES TO SAN DIEGO (B) After breakfast, you’ll travel along the Pacific Highway through the affluent beach towns of Orange County, continuing on to the eighth largest city in the USA by population, San Diego. Enjoy some free time on Coronado to visit the quaint shops and galleries, as well as enjoying the views back across the San Diego bay. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Mission Bay for 1 night DAY 5: SAN DIEGO / EMBARK THE MS MAASDAM (B / L / D) This morning we will transfer to the cruise terminal where we will board the Maasdam. Spend the next 22 nights on-board cruising to New York. Cruise: Holland America`s Maasdam for 22 nights
DAY 6: AT SEA
DAY 25: AT SEA
DAY 7: AT SEA
DAY 26: AT SEA
DAY 8: PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
DAY 27: ARRIVE IN NEW YORK / MANHATTAN SIGHTS (B) This morning we disembark the cruise in Manhattan and continue on a city sights tour. To end the morning we will ascend to the Top of the Rock observatory platform in the Rockefeller Centre for unparalleled views of the metropolis. After our tour, we will transfer to the hotel for check-in. Hotel: Element New York Times Square West for 2 nights
DAY 9: MANZANILLO, MEXICO DAY 10: AT SEA DAY 11: HUATULCO, MEXICO DAY 12: PUERTO CHIAPAS, MEXICO DAY 13:PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA DAY 14: CORINTO, NICARAGUA DAY 15: PUERTO CALDERA (PUNTARENAS), COSTA RICA DAY 16: AT SEA DAY 17: PANAMA CANAL DAY 18: AT SEA DAY 19: ORANJESTAD, ARUBA DAY 20: WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO DAY 21: AT SEA DAY 22: GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS DAY 23: AT SEA
DAY 28: FREE DAY – BATEAUX DINNER CRUISE (B / D) Today is yours to explore New York. We will meet later this evening for a farewell dinner cruise aboard the Bateaux New York, with the night skyline as our backdrop. DAY 29 / 30: NEW YORK TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we transfer to the airport and begin our journey home. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
DAY 24: FORT LAUDERDALE, US
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Ireland & Scotland 21 Days, Wednesday 17 May to Tuesday 6 June 2017
Imagine an incredible journey through Ireland and Scotland, seeing picturesque countryside and enjoying warm and traditional hospitality. Follow in the footsteps of some of our ancestors, reliving history and delving into their culture while walking down laneways of quaint villages. Breathe in the fresh air, marvel at the greenery and sit back and enjoy the ride!
Tour Highlights
Enjoy a traditional Irish pub dinner City sights tour of Dublin Experience a visit to the Irish National Stud Farm Visit the House of Waterford Crystal Kiss the Blarney Stone Ireland's most scenic coastal drive – Ring of Kerry Visit the breathtaking Ashford Castle Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre Black Cab city tour of Belfast Experience the ferry at Larne and cross to Cairnryan in Scotland Stay on the Isle of Skye Explore the Orkney Island Visit Balmoral Castle City sights tour of Edinburgh
Orkney Islands THURSO 2 1
ISLE OF SKYE
INC RETURN FLIGHTS Loch Ness
1 HIGHLANDS Scotland Giants Causeway LONDONDERRY GLASGOW 2 2 EDINBURGH a 1 BELFAST 2 Connemara GALWAY 2 KILLARNEY 2 Ring of Kerry Blarney
Ireland Limerick
2 DUBLIN a
Kilkenny 1 WATERFORD
England Wales
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Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes*** 33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 21-Day Exclusive Kings Tour of Ireland and
Scotland
33 Luxury coach with a professional driver 33 A local tour guide
33 18 nights’ accommodation at Deluxe
Hotels 33 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 12 dinners 33 Tipping for Travel Director, Coach Driver and Local Guides 33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
Tour Cost Per Person $ 9,490* $11,290* Twin Share Single Price FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
*The tour cost includes air taxes of $280pp FULLY which are subject to change. *Conditions Apply, ESCORTED please refer to the back page. TOUR **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
DAY 1/2: PERTH TO DUBLIN (IFM / D) Your holiday begins from when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Ireland. Upon Arrival you will be transferred to the hotel where you can spend your day relaxing and enjoying the sights. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a traditional Irish pub. Hotel: Dublin for 2 nights DAY 3: DUBLIN SIGHTS AND FREE TIME (B) Today you will visit Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Phoenix Park and the stately Georgian Squares. The rest of the day will be yours at leisure. DAY 4: DUBLIN – KILKENNY – WATERFORD (B) This morning visit the Irish National Stud Farm for a Cultural Insight on the breeding of horses. After a guided walk through the farm take some time to stroll through the tranquil Japanese Gardens or visit the Horse Museum. Our next stop
Overseas Tours & Cruises
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Treaty Stone as you pass through Limerick before visiting the 15thcentury Bunratty Castle. In Galway view the Cathedral and stroll around Eyre Square during some free time. Dine tonight at your hotel. Hotel: Galway for 2 nights
today will be Kilkenny to visit Smithwick’s Brewery before continuing onto Waterford. Hotel: Waterford for 1 night DAY 5: WATERFORD – BLARNEY – KILLARNEY (B / D) After Breakfast, visit the House of Waterford Crystal before heading to Blarney Castle where you will can kiss the Blarney Stone to acquire the ‘gift of the gab'. Cross the Kerry Mountains to Killarney. Tonight enjoy a dinner on a traditional Irish farm. Hotel: Killarney for 2 nights DAY 6: RING OF KERRY (B) Today experience Ireland's most scenic coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the ‘Ring of Kerry'. We will also see Daniel O'Connell's Cahirciveen, the fishing village of Waterville, the Black Valley and Moll's Gap. DAY 7: KILLARNEY – LIMERICK – GALWAY (B / D) This morning we drive through Adare and see King John's Castle and St. Mary's Cathedral and the
DAY 8: CONNEMARA AND ASHFORD CASTLE (B / L) Today explore the Connemara region before travelling alongside Galway. Continue to the quaint village of Cong, sight Ashford Castle where you have time to stroll the grounds before enjoying lunch at Cullens at the Cottage. DAY 9: GALWAY – DONEGAL – LONDONDERRY (B / D) Head north through Sligo to Donegal where you view the castle which was once the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan. In Londonderry walk along the 17th century walls and see the streets and murals of the Bogside. Dine tonight at your hotel. Hotel: Londonderry for 1 night DAY 10: LONDONDERRY – GIANTS CAUSEWAY – BELFAST (B / D) Today visit the Giant's Causeway, one of the most iconic natural wonders in all of Ireland. Later arrive in Belfast. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Belfast for 2 nights DAY 11: BELFAST SIGHTS (B) This morning, enjoy a trip through the city’s living history in a Black Cab. Later visit the Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre for a Cultural Insight into the history of the world's most famous ship.
DAY 12: BELFAST TO GLASGOW (B / D) Spend the morning at leisure. Later, board the ferry at Larne and cross to Cairnryan in Scotland. This evening, enjoy dinner at The Corinthian Club (subject to availability). Hotel: Glasgow for 2 nights DAY 13: GLASGOW SIGHTS & FREE TIME (B) This morning enjoy an orientation tour of Glasgow. This afternoon enjoy a Cultural Insight into whisky making by visiting the beautiful Glengoyne whisky distillery to sample a ‘wee dram'. DAY 14: GLASGOW TO ISLE OF SKYE (B / D) Today travel along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond towards the site of the 1692 massacre, Glencoe − ‘Glen of the Weeping'. Pass Fort William and see the monument to the final Jacobite Rising. Cross by ferry to the breathtaking Isle of Skye where you dine tonight in your hotel. Hotel: King Arms Hotel for 1 night DAY 15: ISLE OF SKYE TO THURSO (B / D) View the impressive Eilean Donan Castle before travelling north to the quaint fishing village of Ullapool. Enjoy a scenic drive along the coastline to Thurso. Dine tonight at your hotel. Hotel: Thurso for 2 nights
DAY 16: ORKNEY ISLANDS (B / D) Today visit John O’Groats, then take the ferry from Gills Bay across the Pentland Firth to explore the Orkney Island of South Ronaldsay. On return from Orkney Islands dine tonight at your hotel. DAY 17: THURSO – LOCH NESS – SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS (B / D) This morning, stop for a visit to Dunrobin Castle. Stroll through the formal gardens, inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Admire the beauty of Loch Ness. Dine tonight at your hotel. Hotel: Scottish Highlands for 1 night DAY 18: SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS – BALMORAL CASTLE – EDINBURGH (B / D) First stop today will be Balmoral Castle onto Aberdeen and then onto the historic town of St. Andrews before reaching Edinburgh. Tonight enjoy a night out including traditional song, dance and Scottish fare. Hotel: Edinburgh hotel for 2 nights DAY 19: EDINBURGH SIGHTS & FREE TIME (B / D) This morning you embark on a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city including the Edinburgh Castle and then some free time. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a memorable Farewell Dinner. DAY 20 / 21: EDINBURGH TO PERTH (B / IFM) After a hearty Scottish breakfast we will make our way to the airport for our flight back to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
Please note: If you are interested in extending your holiday please feel free to contact the office to discuss your options.
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Canada & Alaska
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29 Days, Monday 22 May to Monday 19 June 2017 Tour Highlights
Cruise the spectacular waterways of the Inside Passage Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway Explore Banff National Park and see Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge Discover Vancouver’s famous sights Visit the ski resort town of Whistler Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Victoria Experience the famous Glacier Bay National Park Explore Juneau, the colourful Alaskan capital Relive the gold rush history of Skagway View College Fjord, home to 16 Glaciers Explore Denali National Park, Mt McKinley and Fairbank
33 Kings Tour Manager*
33 The services of a local Tour Director
33 1 additional nights accommodation pre-tour 33 2 nights post-tour accommodation at the
Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver
33 12 Day Canadian Rockies Coach Tour
33 7 Nights on a luxury cruise ship in an Ocean
View Stateroom 33 6 Day Alaskan Wilderness Coach & Rail Tour 33 2 Day Rocky Mountaineer Rail Experience in Silver leaf 33 Premium First Class hotels including all hotel service charges and porterage 33 Return airport transfers 33 Port taxes and charges included 33 All tipping and gratuities included 33 24 breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 17 Dinners
Tour Cost Land Only $ INC FULLY 12,590 $16,195 RETURN ESCORTED FLIGHTS TOUR Twin Share Single Price Book and pay in full prior to 20 Nov 2016 and SAVE $150 PER PERSON
Alaska
DENALI 1 FAIRBANKS NATIONAL 2 PARK 1 MT MCKINLEY
Optional Shore Excursions are an additional cost. A visa waiver is required for the US and Canada (additional cost). Airfares are not included in the tour cost. Special Deals Apply. Air Deal valid until 30 November 2016 or until sold out. *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
1 ANCHORAGE Whittier
a Skagway
Glacier Bay
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes**
in Victoria
College Fjord
Tour Inclusions
Juneau
Canada
Ketchikan
SUN PEAKS 1 JASPER
1
7 WHISTLER
1 4
a
VICTORIA 3
1
1 LAKE LOUISE 2 BANFF KAMLOOPS Rocky Mountaineer Rail
VANCOUVER
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DAY 1: PERTH TO VICTORIA (IFM) Your holiday begins from when you are picked up from home in a private car and transferred to the airport. Meet your Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Victoria. On arrival we will transfer to the hotel and check-in. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point for 3 nights DAY 2: FREE TIME IN VICTORIA (B / D) You will have today at your leisure to explore Victoria. This evening meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel. DAY 3: VICTORIA – BUTCHART GARDENS (B) This morning visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Learn about the history and flora while exploring this 22 hectare showplace of colourful gardens. Afterwards enjoy an orientation tour of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, Beacon Hill and residential areas. DAY 4: GEORGIA STRAIT - WHISTLER (B) Drive north along Vancouver Island to Nanaimo. Board the BC Ferry and travel through Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Hotel: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa for 1 night
**Opportunity to view this spectacular landscape from the air with a one hour floatplane flight over the Georgia Strait to the alpine resort of Whistler (seasonal, must be pre-booked, additional cost)** DAY 5: WHISTLER – SUN PEAKS (B / D) Travel along the scenic Duffy Lake Road lined with thick forest into the town of Lillooet. In the afternoon we head to the picturesque ski resort of Sun Peaks. You're Invited: This evening enjoy a fur traders feast and presentation accompanied by a tranquil canoe journey. Hotel: Hearthstone Lodge for 1 night
DAY 8: LAKE LOUISE - BANFF (B / D) Visit the spectacular Natural Bridge, which has been carved by the Kicking Horse River, and Yoho National Park that houses the glacier fed Emerald Lake. Arrive into the impressive Banff National Park and enjoy a sightseeing tour. Hotel: Banff International Hotel for 2 nights
DAY 9: BANFF AT LEISURE (B) Today is free for you to enjoy Banff and its many sights and attractions. DAY 10: ROCKY MOUNTAINEER KAMLOOPS (B / L) Set off on a two day rail experience on ‘The Most Spectacular Train Journey in the DAY 6: SUN PEAKS - JASPER World’. Settle back in your Silver (B / D) Leaf carriage (upgrade to Gold Today you will be rewarded with Leaf at additional expense). astounding views as you reach Cross Kicking Horse Pass and the grandeur of the Canadian view glaciers and snow-capped Rockies. Enjoy vistas of mountains before arriving into the soaring mountains, ice Kamloops. Hotel: Kamloops Hotel age glaciers and tumbling for 1 night (as assigned by Rocky waterfalls as you make your Mountaineer) way through the spectacular Jasper National Park. Hotel: DAY 11 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Lobstick Lodge for 1 night VANCOUVER (B / L) This morning we re-board the DAY 7: ICEFIELD PARKWAY – Rocky Mountaineer and continue GLACIER ICE EXPLORER – LAKE our journey west, follow the LOUSIE (B / D) Thompson River and pass through This morning enjoy a guided the magnificent Fraser Valley walk through the stunning and arrive into Vancouver. Hotel: Maligne Canyon, one of Pinnacle Hotel for 2 nights Canada’s most spectacular gorges. Depart Jasper and DAY 12: VANCOUVER SIGHTS travel along the breathtaking (B / D) Icefields Parkway. Finish the day You're Invited: Experience at the famous ‘Diamond in the Vancouver's delectable food scene Wilderness’, the beautiful Lake as you're guided through some Louise. Hotel: Fairmont Chateau award winning restaurants Lake Louise for 1 night and cafés on a breakfast tasting tour. Later, set-off on a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park.
Overseas Tours & Cruises DAY 13: VANCOUVER - 7 NIGHT ALASKAN CRUISE (B / D) This morning board your luxurious cruise ship for a 7 night Alaskan Voyage in your Outside Stateroom on the Star Princess. Discover the many services, facilities and activities on offer. Cruise: Star Princess Cruise for 7 nights DAY 14: AT SEADAY 15: KETCHIKAN, ALASKA DAY 16: JUNEAU, ALASKA DAY 17: SKAGWAY, ALASKA DAY 18: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA (SCENIC CRUISING) DAY 19: COLLEGE FJORD, ALASKA (SCENIC CRUISING) DAY 20: WHITTIER ANCHORAGE (B / L / D) Disembark in Whittier and travel via the Alaska Wildlife Refuge to Anchorage. Explore Anchorage Markets (subject to operation). After a brief orientation tour of Anchorage, the rest of the day is at leisure. Hotel: The Hotel Captain Cook for 1 night DAY 21: ANCHORAGE – MT MCKINLEY (B / L / D) You're Invited: Visit the home of Iditarod (sled dog racing) champion Martin Buser. Meet the friendly dogs and take a virtual trip along the Iditarod trail including a sled dog demonstration. Continue our journey deep into the Alaskan wilderness arriving in Mt McKinley. Hotel: Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for 1 night
DAY 22: MIDNIGHT SUN EXPRESS TRAIN (B / L / D) Board our full dome railcar on the ‘Midnight Sun Express’ train. Open-air viewing platforms allow you to step outdoors for the perfect snapshot. The highlight this evening is a Music of Denali Dinner Show. Hotel: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for 2 nights DAY 23: DENALI NATIONAL PARK (B) Denali is deep in the Alaskan wilderness and this unique location gives you the opportunity to enjoy some fascinating wilderness and wildlife tours. DAY 24: FAIRBANKS (B / D) Continue your journey into the heart of the last frontier to Fairbanks. Board an authentic sternwheeler ‘Discovery III’ for an afternoon cruise. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your Tour Director. Hotel: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge for 1 night DAY 25: FAIRBANKS - VANCOUVER (B) Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Fairbanks Airport for your flight to Vancouver via Seattle. Upon arrival in Vancouver we will transfer to the hotel where you will have the rest of the day at your leisure. Hotel: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Hotel for 2 nights DAY 26: EXPLORE VANCOUVER (B) Today we have included a hop-on hop-off city pass for you to explore Vancouver. You will see Vancouver’s most popular areas: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island and more! DAY 27-29: VANCOUVER TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we will transfer to the airport for our flight home via Hong Kong (extension in Hong Kong possible.) Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Spanish Wonders & Mediterranean Cruise
23 Days, Friday 9 June to Saturday 1 July 2017
Tour Highlights
City tour in Toledo, Madrid, Córdoba, Seville and Barcelona Orientation of Valencia Enjoy a full day to the city of Toledo including the Synagogue and Santo Tomé Tour the Mosque of the Caliphs in Córdoba with a local guide Visit the largest Gothic Cathedral in Seville Experience the famous Alhambra Palace in Granada Admire the architecture of the Serrano and Quart Towers in Valencia Cruise through 5 countries; Spain, France, Italy, Croatia and Montenegro
Think of Spain and straight away you envisage fabulous architecture, flamenco dancers, bull fighters, paella and maybe even Rafael Nadal – or is that just me!? Starting in Madrid, you’ll encounter passionate local specialists along the way that will bring Spain alive for you. You’ll enjoy a traditional dinner on a ranch in the Andalusian countryside and explore Toledo’s ancient cobbled streets with a local historian. Say ‘adios’ to Spain when you board your luxury cruise ship and sail through the Mediterranean stopping at ports in France, Italy, Croatia and Montenegro.
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes*** 33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 8 nights accommodation throughout Spain
33 12 nights on-board the Brilliance of the Seas 33 Port taxes and gratuities on the cruise 33 Local guides
33 Porterage and local charges
33 Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with
reclining seats and an on-board restroom
33 Breakfast daily, 12 lunches and 13 dinners
33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
Tour Cost Per Person Oceanview Stateroom
$
Category I
Twin Share
Balcony Stateroom
$
Category E3
Italy
France
BARCELONA a 2
MADRID a 2
Spain
1
SEVILLE 2
1
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GRANADA
VALENCIA
$
9,790*
$
Twin Share
11,750*
Single Price
13,250*
Single Price
Venice Zadar
Nice
12
8,990*
Florence
Kotor
Rome Amalfi Coast
ISTANBUL Turkey
MYKONOS Greece
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
*The tour cost includes air taxes of $150pp which are subject to change. Optional Shore Excursions are an additional cost. No visa is required for this destination. **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
Overseas Tours & Cruises the cathedral. This evening experience a unique Be My Guest dinner at an authentic ranch with views over the Andalusian countryside. DAY 6: SEVILLE – GRANADA (B) Today you will visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada followed by a walk through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife. Hotel: Carmen, Granada for 1 night
DAY 1 / 2: PERTH TO MADRID (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 board your overnight flight to Madrid. Upon arrival in Madrid, we will transfer to our hotel. Relax or explore this lively city before enjoying an evening drive to take in some of the city's main sights followed by a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Ayre Gran Colon, Madrid for 2 nights DAY 3: TOLEDO EXCURSION & MADRID SIGHTS (B) This morning you embark on a guided walking tour enjoying the culture, history and buildings of Toledo. On your
return to Madrid admire the monument to Cervantes at the Plaza de España and see Puerta del Sol. DAY 4: MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE (B) Travel southwards from Madrid, through La Mancha, to Córdoba. Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn about the influence of the Moors. Hotel: Zenit, Seville for 2 nights DAY 5: SEVILLE SIGHTS & FREE TIME (B / D) This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Seville where you will view the Giralda Bell Tower, visit Maria Luisa Park, walk through the imposing Plaza de España and marvel at Christopher Columbus' ornate tomb in
DAY 7: GRANADA – GUADIX – VALENCIA (B / D) This morning travel via the Mora Pass and arrive in Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. From Gaudix we will continue to Valencia to view the Bullring and admire the architecture of the medieval cathedral and the Serrano and Quart Towers. Tonight dinner will be at your hotel. Hotel: Silken Puerta Velencia for 1 night DAY 8: VALENCIA – PENISCOLA – BARCELONA SIGHTS (B) Head north along the coast through the Levant region and stop at Peñiscola to view the ancient castle of the ‘Spanish Pope'. Continue along the Costa Dorada to Spains most cosmopolitan city, Barcelona where we will enjoy a guided tour. Hotel: U232, Barcelona for 2 nights
DAY 10: BARCELONA - EMBARK CRUISE /BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS (B / L / D) This morning we will transfer to the cruise terminal to board the Brilliance of The Seas. Spend the next 12 nights on board cruising to many wonderful cities. Cruise: Royal Caribbean`s Brilliance of The Seas for 12 nights DAY 11: NICE (VILLEFRANCHE), FRANCE DAY 12: FLORENCE / PISA(LIVORNO), ITALY DAY 13: ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY DAY 14: AMALFI COAST (SALERNO), ITALY DAY 15: AT SEA DAY 16: VENICE, ITALY DAY 17: VENICE, ITALY
DAY 18: ZADAR, CROATIA DAY 19: KOTOR, MONTENEGRO DAY 20: AT SEA DAY 21: AT SEA DAY 22/23: DISEMBARK IN BARCELONA / FLY BARCELONA PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we disembark the cruise and transfer to Barcelona airport for our flight home to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
DAY 9: FREE TIME IN BARCELONA (B / D) This morning is yours to enjoy. This evening enjoy a special dinner with wine.
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South Pacific Cruise New Caledonia & Vanuatu
Tour Highlights 15 Days, Tour Inclusions Two night stay in Darling Harbour, Sydney 33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes** Thursday 15 to Cruise north into the South Pacific and around 33 Kings Tour Manager* 33 Return economy airfares including taxes Thursday 29 June the islands of New Caledonia & Vanuatu Enjoy delicious food and memorable dining 33 Arrival Transfer in Sydney from the Airport 2017 Out on deck you can enjoy hand-tossed 33 2 nights at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour Picture this – pristine beaches, turquoise waters, ancient culture, waterfalls, blue lagoons & dramatic natural backdrops. Add a warm breeze, meals, entertainment and staff that will make your cruise effortless. Settle in and make yourself at home while you cruise around New Caledonia and Vanuatu for 12-nights. Your friendly stateroom steward will not only keep your room tidy but anticipate your every need…so all you need to do is relax.
Neapolitan-style pizza Relax by the pool and indulge in your favourite scoop of ice-cream Fill your days with possibilities - classes, ship tours, entertainment & live music Soak in the local colours and flavours when you go on-shore
33 Transfer from the Hotel to the Cruise
Terminal in Sydney
33 12 night Cruise on-board the Sun Princess
in your selected stateroom
33 Cruise Port Charges and Taxes
33 Breakfast daily, 13 lunches & 14 dinners 33 Transfer from the Cruise Terminal in
Sydney to the Airport
Tour Cost Per Person Inside Stateroom
$
Category ID
Twin Share
Oceanview Stateroom
$
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$
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Vanuatu
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4,490
$
4,990
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Twin Share
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3,890
Twin Share
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Coral Sea
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Noumea
Fiji
5,850 INC
RETURN Single Price FLIGHTS
6,990
Single Price
7,850
Single Price
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
No visa is required for this destination. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. These ports are accessed by the ships tender, weather permitting. *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
Overseas Tours & Cruises DAY 7: LIFOU, NEW CALEDONIA* (B / L / D) The island is an ancient makatea - a fossilized coral atoll raised high above sea level. Today's visitors are drawn attracted to the island's spectacular scenery, which ranges from dense tropical forest to dramatic cliffs towering above the crashing waves. Lifou's white-sand beaches are some of the finest to be found in the entire Pacific.
DAY 1: PERTH TO SYDNEY (IFM / D) You holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a 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 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 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.
DAY 3: SYDNEY - EMBARK THE SUN PRINCESS (B / L / D) Today we will transfer to the cruise terminal to board our cruise. Spend the next 12 nights on-board the Sun Princess. Cruise: Sun Princess for 12 nights DAY 4 - 5: SUN PRINCESS / AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 6: NOUMEA, NEW CALEDONIA (B / L / D) With a string of bays and beaches stretching along a peninsula protected by coral reefs, Noumea is a slice of the French Riviera in the South Pacific. The capital of New Caledonia, a territory of France, it is a perfect destination for gastronomes and cultural connoisseurs.
DAY 8: MYSTERY ISLAND, VANUATU* (B / L / D) A regular stopping place for South Pacific cruise ships, this tiny islet off the southern tip of the Vanuatu archipelago is totally uninhabited. Surrounded by clear blue waters and sheltered by coral reefs, it is the perfect spot for swimming and snorkelling. DAY 9: PORT VILA, VANUATU (B / L / D) The capital of Vanuatu spreads around wide Vila Bay on the southwestern side of the island of Efate. A city of some 30,000 residents, the majority being Melanesian. It has a classic South Seas feel with its colourful market, waterfront bars, a harbour dotted with yachts and locals sitting under shady trees while escaping the tropical sun.
Vanuatu. It is like visiting a time warp with quaint shops (many still owned by Chinese settlers) and a wide, dusty main street; the general stores seem to have one of everything. DAY 11: CHAMPAGNE BAY, VANUATU (B / L / D) Champagne Bay is one of the most exquisitely beautiful beaches in the world. a freshwater spring flows into the lagoon, which allows you to experience a spa-like bubbling sensation at low tide. Spend the day relaxing on this magnificent beach, set amongst a dramatic landscape of mountains, plantations, farms, lowland forest and jungle. You’re far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so enjoy the chance to do nothing, or next to nothing. DAY 12-14: SUN PRINCESS / AT SEA (B / L / D) Spend the next three days cruising back to Sydney. DAY 15: DISEMBARK IN SYDNEY / FLY SYDNEY - PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for our flight home to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
DAY 10: LUGANVILLE, VANUATU (B / L / D) Luganville, at the southeastern corner of the island, is the second-largest town of
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A Taste of Borneo Kota Kinabalu
7 Days, Saturday 24 to Friday 30 June 2017 Tour Highlights
6-night stay put holiday in Kota Kinabalu Visit the Gaya Street Sunday Markets Sights tour Glass Bottom Boat ride See the Underwater Observatory Aquarium Go back in time on North Borneo Railway’s old steam train Enjoy a 'tiffin' colonial lunch Explore the Mari-Mari Cultural Village
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 2,850* 3,495* Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick up and return by Hughes*** 33 Kings Tour Manager **
33 Return economy airfare including taxes 33 Exclusive Kings Tour to Borneo
33 6-nights’ accommodation at the luxury 5
star Shangri-La Tanjung Aru 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33 Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
*The tour cost includes air taxes of $180pp which are subject to change. **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1: PERTH TO KOTA KINABALU (IFM / D) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport. You'll meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager before embarking on our overnight flight to Kota Kinabalu. On arrival, we will be met and transferred to our hotel. Enjoy some free time at the hotel before having a welcome buffet dinner. Hotel: 6 nights at the luxury 5* Shangri-La Tanjung Aru in a Mountain View Room DAY 2: SIGHTS TOUR & SUNDAY MARKETS (B / L) After breakfast we enjoy a
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sights tour which includes a brief visit to Tanjung Lipat, with panoramic scenery of the Gaya Island, South China Sea, Tun Mustapha Tower and the Kampung Likas village. Proceed to the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia. Includes a visit to Gaya Street Sunday Market. DAY 3: FREE TIME & NIGHT MARKETS (B) Enjoy some free time to explore Kota Kinabalu, relax at the hotel or book an optional full day tour to Sandakan (additional cost). This evening we will visit the night market to bargain
for the wide array of local spices, souvenirs, fruits and vegetables. DAY 4: BORNEO REEF WORLD (B / L) Borneo Reef World, a unique Reef Activities Entertainment Centre with multiple activities. Marvel at the beautiful corals from above the Glass Bottom Boat. Visit the Underwater Observatory Aquarium which is the only aquarium that sits in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. DAY 5: NORTH BORNEO RAILWAY (B / L) Today’s tour begins with a ride on the North Borneo
Railway’s old steam train, it is truly a historic journey of rediscovery into the heart of Borneo of yesteryear. Lasting approximately 4 hours, passengers experience the lush landscape of the coastal and rural regions of Sabah. Reboard train for return journey back to Kota Kinabalu. A 'tiffin' colonial lunch will be served on the return trip. DAY 6: MARI-MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE (B / L / D) After breakfast we will visit each tribe’s traditional house to learn about ancient cultures and take part in some inhouse activities followed by a
cultural performance before we move on to the Dining Hall. You may shop for handicraft, take photos and try delectable traditional and fusion cuisines before the end of the tour. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner. DAY 7: KOTA KINABALU TO PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast we transfer to Singapore Airport for our flight home. On arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Singapore & Cruise
Including Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
11 Days, Friday 21 to Monday 31 July 2017 Imagine for a moment; worldclass tropical destinations, stunning beaches, coral reefs and soaring ocean-side cliffs. Imagine yourself sitting up on deck, relaxing as the warm breeze brushes your face.
Tour Highlights
Cruising around the warm waters of Asia The Pantry – better than a buffet. Interactive Café Style Dining offering a Range Of Stylish and Individual Outlets – all given to you by cruise staff so no contamination! Australian Dollars on-board and Australian Electrical Sockets Adults Only Pool and Relaxation Area
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes*** 33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 Return economy airfares including taxes 33 3 nights accommodation in Singapore 33 7 nights on-board the Pacific Eden
33 All meals and entertainment on-board the
itinerary
Tour Cost Per Person
Imagine thinking to yourself, I don’t want to be anywhere else but here.
Inside Stateroom
$
Category IB
Twin Share
New friends, new experiences and new stories are waiting to be discovered.
Oceanview Stateroom
$
Category OB
Twin Share
Balcony Stateroom
$
Category BB
4,290*
$
4,450*
$
4,850*
$
Twin Share
Thailand
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5,690*
Single Price
5,950*
Single Price
7,290*
Single Price
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
No visa is required for this destination. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. These ports are accessed by the ships tender, weather permitting.*The tour cost includes air taxes of $200pp which are subject to change. **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
Overseas Tours & Cruises to stand out from the rest. There is a reason this island is one of southern Thailand’s biggest drawcards. In fact, there are hundreds. Diving trips, restaurants, shops, rock climbing attractions, lakes, caves and jungle adventures serve as just a few.
DAY 1: PERTH TO SINGAPORE (IFM) You 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 Singapore. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel. Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts for 1 Night DAY 2: EMBARK CRUISE (B / L / D) This morning we will be transferred to the cruise terminal where we will board the Pacific Eden. Spend the next 7 nights on-board. Cruise: Pacific Eden for 7 nights
DAY 6: PHUKET, THAILAND (B / L / D) Welcome to Thailand’s largest island. Many know the name, but few will ever truly comprehend the beauty behind it until they’ve experienced it for themselves. Its home to the largest and most ornate Buddhist temple in the province, dense jungle trails and stunning resorts. But don’t forget James Bond Island and the famous bay of soaring limestone islands made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun. DAY 3: PACIFIC EDEN / AT SEA (B / L / D) Enjoy the facilities on-board the ship today. DAY 4: LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA (B / L / D) Translated from Malay, Langkawi means ‘land of the reddishbrown eagle’. Not sure what the Malay term for stunning mountainous island with impossibly white beaches and turquoise water is, but it could surely be named that, too. DAY 5: KRABI, THAILAND* (B / L / D) It would hardly be a world-class tropical destination without stunning beaches and coral reefs aplenty, but Krabi, with its National Parks and soaring ocean-side cliffs, manages
DAY 7: SABANG, INDONESIA (B / L / D) Like many destinations around Asia, Sabang is home to worldclass beaches and diving spots. But unlike many other destinations around Asia, this traditional fishing village is rich with Dutch culture, not to mention the location one of the county’s oldest museums – the Museum Negeri Banda Aceh. From this port you’ll be able to explore the nearby city of Banda Aceh and its Tsunami Museum and Memorial. DAY 8: PACIFIC EDEN / AT SEA (B / L / D) Today enjoy your last day onboard the ship before arriving in Singapore.
DAY 9: DISEMBARK CRUISE – CITY SIGHTS TOUR (B) This morning we will disembark the cruise and set off on a city sights tour. Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest BuddhistTaoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon and evening at your leisure. Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts for 2 Nights DAY 10: GARDENS BY THE BAY – MARINA BAY SANDS (B) Discover a world of wonders at the award winning garden attraction – Gardens by the Bay, featuring more than 500,000 plants from over 2,200 species! Visit the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, an architectural masterpiece sitting on top of the three hotel towers at Marina Bay Sands. Enjoy your afternoon and have a Singapore signature drink – Singapore Sling at the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is a step into nostalgia, housed in colonial architecture. DAY 11: SINGAPORE TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we will transfer to the airport for our flight home. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Featuring Denmark, Iceland, Greenland & USA
25 Days, Sunday 20 August to Wednesday 13 September 2017 Tour Highlights
Visit six countries on this holiday – Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Canada and USA In Copenhagen, see the three Royal Palaces and Rosenborg Castle Find relaxation and new energy in the land of the Midnight Sun - Greenland Finish the journey with free time to shop and explore New York City
Tour Cost Per Person Inside Stateroom
$
Category K
Twin Share
Oceanview Stateroom
$
Category E
Twin Share
Balcony Stateroom
$
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33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 2 nights accommodation in Copenhagen 33 18 night on-board Holland America`s
‘Zuiderdam’
33 2 nights accommodation in New York 33 Transfers throughout
33 Breakfast daily, 19 lunches and 20 dinners
Single RETURN Price FLIGHTS
11,090* $15,250* Single Price
11,950* $17,950* Eyjafjörður Iceland Akureyri
Single Price
Norweigian Sea
18
Norway
BERGEN Norway
Denmark
Canada
NEW YORK
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes***
10,500* $14,250* INC
Nanortalik
United States of America Fly to Perth
Tour Inclusions
Twin Share
Category VD
A
Nordic Fjords & Glacier Cruise
North Atlantic Ocean
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FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
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FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
*The tour cost includes air taxes of $160pp which are subject to change. Organised shore excursions are an additional expense. A visa waiver is required for Canada and the USA (additional expense). **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
DAY 1 / 2: PERTH TO COPENHAGEN (IFM / D) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a private vehicle. Transfer to the airport and meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers. Fly to Copenhagen and upon arrival on we will be transferred to our centrally located hotel. Tonight enjoy a ‘Welcome Dinner’ at the hotel. Hotel: Imperial Hotel or similar for 2 nights DAY 3: COPENHAGEN SIGHTS (B) This morning we will set off on a sights tour of Copenhagen where we will visit the three royal palaces of Copenhagen. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure to explore Copenhagen.
Overseas Tours & Cruises DAY 7 – 8: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 9: AKUREYRI, ICELAND (B / L / D) Iceland is a place of delightful contradictions where flowers flourish amid ice and snow. Some of nature's most powerful antics, from active volcanoes to geothermal phenomena, exist only a few miles from charming towns and major cultural centers. For those in search of the unexpected, the surprises begin in Akureyri — Iceland's second-largest city.
DAY 4: EMBARK THE CRUISE (B / L / D) This morning is at your leisure before we check-out of the hotel and transfer to the cruise terminal. Settle in to your stateroom before cruising out of Copenhagen. Cruise: Holland America`s Zuiderdam for 18 nights DAY 5: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 6: BERGEN, NORWAY (B / L / D) Bergen is called the "Gateway to the Fjords," as it is a great launching point for a tour of nature's Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. This city has a wonderful mix of architectural styles that add to its 18th-century charm. And as birthplace of virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and pianist Edvard Grieg, Bergen is considered the cultural capital of Norway.
DAY 10: SCENIC CRUISING EYJAFIJORDUR (B / L / D) The magnificent Eyjafjörður is the longest fjord in Iceland. Situated at the edge of the Arctic Circle, the fjord lies on the migratory routes of many species of whales and birds so it's the perfect place to observe fascinating wildlife in their natural habitat. The Eyjafjörður is narrow, so during a scenic cruise through the fjord, you'll get closer to the stunning natural landscapes, creating incredible photo opportunities. DAY 11 & 12: REYKJAVI, ICELAND (B / L / D) Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland's stunning natural wonders, which range from ice fields to boiling thermal pools. The landscape on the island seems to be in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology. DAY 13: AT SEA (B / L / D)
DAY 14: CRUISING PRINCE CHRISTIAN SUND (B / L / D) Today we will cruise through “The Prince Christian Sound”, a channel which separates the mainland of Greenland with the Sangmissoq and other islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago near the southernmost tip of Greenland. DAY 15: QAQORTOQ, GREENLAND (B / L / D) On the southern coast you will find Qaqortoq, the only part of Greenland that really is green and not covered with a 5,000-foot-thick sheet of ice, and learn how people survive on this immense, remote island administered by the Danes but desperate for individual recognition of its distinctive culture. DAY 16: NANORTALIK, GREENLAND (B / L / D) Nanortalik is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. With 1,337 inhabitants in 2013, it is the tenth-largest town in the country. The name Nanortalik means "Place of Polar Bears" or "Place Where the Polar Bears Go". DAY 17: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 18: ST JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA (B / L / D) The capital of Newfoundland occupies a spectacular site on one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Entered through "the Narrows", a 200-meterwide passage flanked by cliffs, the harbor widens out into
a protected basin. The city is undisputedly the oldest "European" town in North America, and from about 1500, the harbor was used as a base by fishing vessels from various countries. DAY 19: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 20: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA (B / L / D) Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, has considerable charms. The beautifully restored waterfront buildings recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage. Halifax is also the gateway to Nova Scotia's picturesque landscapes and rugged natural beauty. DAY 21: AT SEA (B / L / D) DAY 22: NEW YORK, USA (B) We will disembark the cruise this morning and transfer to our hotel. We have included a 2 day City Pass so you can explore New York at your leisure. Hotel: The Element Hotel New York Times Square or similar for 2 nights DAY 23: FREE DAY (B) Today you have another free day to enjoy the sights and sounds of the iconic ‘Big Apple’. DAY 24 / 25: NEW YORK TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we transfer to the airport and begin our journey home. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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African Wonders Victoria Falls • Chobe River Cruise • Safari Lodges • Cape Town
16 Days, Sunday 27 August to Sunday 10 September 2017 Tour Highlights
Spend two nights in Victoria Falls – one of the seven wonders of the world Step back in time and enjoy dinner on the Livingstone Express Train Glide along the beautiful and romantic Chobe River in elegance and pure comfort Witness an Africa Sunset from the Chobe River Experience the water-based Safari Visit Kruger National Park and experience an Elephant Interaction Exclusive Game Drive to spot the Big 5 Spend three nights at the Shiduli Lodge, Karongwe Private Game Reserve Take in the spectacular views of the Cape Peninsula Visit the iconic Table Mountain Enjoy a delicious chocolate and wine paring at The Boschendal Wine Estate
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 10,880* 12,950* Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes*** 33 Kings Tour Manager** 33 Exclusive Kings Tour
33 Return economy airfares including taxes 33 Internal flights
33 2 nights accommodation at the Avani
Victoria Falls Resort 33 2 nights on-board the Zambezi Queen in a Suite 33 2 nights accommodation at the Hippo Hollow Country Estate 33 3 nights accommodation at the Shiduli Lodge at Karongwe Private Game Reserve 33 4 nights accommodation at the Commodore Hotel, Cape Town 33 Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 8 dinners 33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33 Tipping for the local guides and drivers
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
*The tour cost includes air taxes of
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
FULLY which are subject to change. $1100pp ESCORTED **Conditions Apply, please refer to the TOUR
back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1 / 2 : PERTH TO VICTORIA FALLS (IFM / D) Your holiday begins from when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Livingstone via Johannesburg where we will be met and transferred to our hotel. ** Multi Entry Visa purchased on arrival USD $80.00 (additional cost) ** Tonight travel back in time on the Royal Livingstone Express with a silver service five course dinner. The journey runs through the heart of the Zambezi River Valley and sunset will be enjoyed while travelling through the Mosi-OaTunya Game Park. Hotel: Avani Victoria Falls Resort, 2 nights DAY 3: VICTORIA FALLS AND FREE TIME (B) Enjoy the included walking tour to the falls today with the rest of the day at leisure. Optional tours
Overseas Tours & Cruises tour on the Namibian side of the river, bird watching or fishing or you may even decide to simply remain on-board whilst the Zambezi Queen cruises along the Chobe River. Join our guide in the afternoon on a tender boat water-based safari where you can get up close to an array of wildlife that the Chobe is known for like its 120,000 resident elephants.
available at additional cost– Walk with the Lions, Helicopter flight over the falls, canoeing on the Zambezi with lunch on a private island. DAY 4: EMBARK THE ZAMBEZI QUEEN (B / D) After breakfast and hotel check out we transfer to the Kazungula border where we will be assisted in crossing the border into Botswana and transferred to the Zambezi Queen. In the late afternoon we go in search of some big game by tender boat at the perfect time when animals come alive and the golden glow of the African sunset allows for amazing photographs. Cruise: Zambezi Queen for 2 nights DAY 5: CHOBE RIVER (B / L / D) We have a leisurely start to the day when meeting up for breakfast before the morning activities begin. Included activities range from a village
DAY 6: ZAMBEZI QUEEN TO HAZYVIEW (B / D) Today we will fly south and transfer to Hippo Hollow Country Estate. The night starts with a magnificent show, drums beating and then sun setting over the mountains followed by dinner in the Shanghaan River Club. Hotel: Hippo Hollow Country Estate for 2 nights DAY 7: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK / ELEPHANT INTERACTION (B) Early morning pick up from Hippo Hollow Country Estate for a half day open vehicle safari in world renowned Kruger National Park with our highly experienced and knowledgeable field guides. In the afternoon we enjoy an hour with six majestic Africa Elephants. We will have the chance to interact, feed and touch these enormous creatures. DAY 8: HIPPO HOLLOW TO SHIDULI LODGE (B / D) This morning we will travel to Shiduli Lodge. Upon arrival you will be met and given a lodge orientation and bush safety briefing. Lodge: Shiduli Lodge at Karongwe Private Game Reserve, 3 nights
DAY 9 & 10: KARONGWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE (B / L / D) For the next two days you will marvel and enjoy a true African experience. Your days will begin with an early morning wake up call, with tea and coffee followed by a game drive in search of the Big 5 (Leopard, Buffalo, Lion, Elephant and Rhino). The rangers and trackers gladly share their extensive knowledge before returning to the lodge. Enjoy the rest of the morning at your leisure or experience one of the spa treatments available (additional expense). Lunch is served between 1pm-3pm daily. After lunch you may explore the reserve or embark on the early evening game drives (4pm – 7pm). Dinner will be served at 7pm. DAY 11: SHIDULI LODGE TO CAPE TOWN (B / D) Today we fly directly from Hoedspruit to Cape Town. Upon arrival we will transfer to the hotel where we will spend the next 4 nights. Hotel: The Commodore Hotel for 4 nights DAY 12: CAPE PENINSULA (B / L) A trip to Cape Town is not complete without taking in the spectacular views of the Cape Peninsula and Cape Point themes. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast passing through the fishing village of Hout Bay. Then head along Chapman’s Peak Drive on to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Lunch will be enjoyed at
Seaforth Restaurant, with a late afternoon tour to the Jackass Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach. Return to the hotel for the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 13: CAPE TOWN SIGHTS (B / L) After breakfast we enjoy a tour around the city including Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Drive through the city past the Cultural History Museum, St George’s Cathedral and up to the Houses of Parliament where you will be able to take a stroll through the Company gardens. Lunch will be served at the Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch. Return to the hotel in the afternoon for time at your leisure. DAY 14: CAPE WINELANDS TOUR (B / L) Today we enjoy the day in the beautiful Cape Winelands region. Stellenbosch is an area surrounded by vineyards, fruit orchards and mountains renowned for a gracious blend of 18th Century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture. A delicious chocolate and wine paring at The Boschendal Wine Estate and an amazing lunch at the picturesque Tokara Wine Estate. DAY 15 & 16: CAPE TOWN PERTH B / IFM This afternoon we will be transferred to Cape Town airport for our flight home via Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
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Singapore Delights 8 Days, Friday 8 to Friday 15 September 2017 Who doesn’t love Singapore? It’s a real melting pot….a mixture of Asian and Western Cultures. We love the safety, the cleanliness, the food, the history, the hospitality and the warmth. You’ll love all the inclusions and experiences and you’ll be there for the Lantern Festival which is a bonus!
Tour Highlights
Seven night stay in Singapore Singapore Sights Tour Chinatown night tour Visit Gardens by the Bay Enjoy free time in Singapore to relax or shop Breakfast with the Orang-Utans Peranakan tour with lunch A 4-course dinner on the Singapore Flyer
Tour Cost Per Person INC RETURN $ $ FLIGHTS 3,890* 5,090* Twin Share Single Price
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick up and return by Hughes*** 33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 Return economy airfare including taxes with
Singapore airlines
33 Exclusive Kings Tour to Singapore
33 7-nights at Hotel Jen, Orchard Road
33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
33 Breakfast daily, 1 high tea, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
INC RETURN FLIGHTS
*The tour cost includes air taxes of FULLY $150pp which are subject to change. ESCORTED **Conditions Apply, please refer to TOUR the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1: PERTH TO SINGAPORE (IFM) Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Here you meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Singapore. Upon arrival our group is met and transferred to our centrally located hotel that has walkin showers. Hotel: Hotel Jen, Orchard Road for 7 nights DAY 2: SINGAPORE SIGHTS (B/AFTERNOON TEA) Explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang - Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House and the National Gallery Singapore. Next, stop at the Merlion Park with impressive views of
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Marina Bay. Visit Thian Hock Keng Buddhist Taoist Temple, before driving past Chinatown. Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens. This afternoon we take a short walk down to Goodwood Park Hotel to enjoy afternoon tea at the reputable L’Espresso with a dazzling buffet spread. DAY 3: GARDENS BY THE BAY (B / D) After breakfast we transfer to Gardens by the Bay where you will have free time to explore the displays. Marvel at the 35-metre tall indoor waterfall and stroll above the jungle canopy via aerial walkways at Cloud Forest. Tonight we enjoy a dinner at our hotel.
DAY 4: BREAKFAST WITH THE ORANG-UTANS (B) We leave the city behind us and head north to Mandai to visit one of the world's most beautiful zoos. This tour includes a ‘Jungle Breakfast’ with special animal appearances like OrangUtan, the Cotton-Top Tamarin and the magnificent reticulated Python. The afternoon and evening is at your leisure. DAY 5: PERANAKAN TOUR (B / L) Join us on a colourful journey into the history, lifestyle and unique character of the Peranakan people. Take a walk through the Spice Garden and uncover the intricacies of spices and herbs that go into Peranakan cooking. Enjoy lunch at a Peranakan Restaurant.
DAY 6: FREE MORNING / CHINATOWN TOUR (B) Enjoy this morning at your leisure. Tonight we will visit Chinatown filled with a myriad of shops and eateries, set against a backdrop of rich history and heritage, especially in the evening when everything really comes alive. Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine helps to regulate your Yin and Yang. Wander along the narrow lanes of the Night Market and test your bargaining skills against street vendors.
us for a luxurious dinner with the Premium Sky Dining Flight which includes a 4-course menu, in-flight host and a bird’s eye view of Singapore’s city skyline aboard one of the world’s largest observation wheels. DAY 8: SINGAPORE / PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast we transfer to Singapore Airport for our flight home. On arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
DAY 7: DINNER ON THE SINGAPORE FLYER (B / D) We have left today free for you to enjoy Singapore at your leisure. Tonight, join
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Italian Elegance & Greek Cruise 24 Days, Thursday 14 September to Saturday 7 October 2017 Tour Highlights
Venice: Cruise to St. Mark's Square by private launch. See St. Mark's Basilica, bell tower, clock tower, Doges' Palace and Bridge of Sighs Scenic Drives: Tuscan Hills, Apennines, Dolomites, Italian Lake District Venice: Enjoy a Venetian Celebration Dinner with wine in a restaurant in the heart of this historic city
Rome: Enjoy a private guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica Florence: During your guided walking tour, see the Cathedral, belltower, ‘Gates of Paradise' on the Baptistery and visit Signoria Square Witness a leather-work demonstration Italian Lakes: Join us in the social ritual of ‘La Passeggiata' Verona: See the well preserved Roman Arena and stand beneath Juliet's balcony in the courtyard of a Renaissance villa
Tour Inclusions
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes*** 33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 Return economy airfares including taxes
33 11 nights accommodation throughout Italy
Tour Cost Per Person Inside Stateroom
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33 10 nights on-board the Vision of the Seas
33 Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury
10,390*
air-conditioned 40 seat coach
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33 Baggage handling everywhere
33 Hotel and restaurant tips included
Oceanview Stateroom $10,590*
33 Stay connected with friends and family with
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33 Breakfast daily, 10 lunches and 21 dinners
12,790*
33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the
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Single prices on request. Optional Shore Excursions are an additional cost. *The tour cost includes air taxes of $180pp which are subject to change. **Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. ***Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1 / 2 : PERTH TO ROME (IFM / D) Your holiday begins from when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fly to Rome. Upon arrival we’ll transfer you to the hotel where later you’ll enjoy a Welcome Reception. After we’ll take you on a Rome Illuminations tour. Hotel: Mercure Roma Centro Colosseo, Rome for 2 nights DAY 3: PAPAL & IMPERIAL ROME (B / D) In the morning, immerse yourself in a world of priceless art in the Vatican Museums. With fast-track VIP entry, you will be ahead of the queues and one of the first into Michelangelo's masterpiece of the Sistine Chapel. Next door, explore St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest churches
Overseas Tours & Cruises a local winery to sample some of the robust red wines of Tuscany, before continuing to medieval Siena. With a local expert, visit the beautifulstriped cathedral before enjoying dinner.
in the world. The afternoon is free for shopping or sightseeing. Visit Trevi Fountain before dinner. DAY 4: RENAISSANCE FLORENCE & ON TO MONTERIGGIONI (B / D) We travel to Renaissance Florence. Accompanied by an art expert, venture inside the famous Academy Gallery to admire Michelangelo's original statue of David. Back outside, see the Cathedral, Campanile and the Baptistery, adorned with the ‘Gates of Paradise'. Walk on to Signoria Square with its open-air gallery of Renaissance sculpture. Hotel: Borgo San Luigi, Monteriggioni for 2 nights DAY 5: GELATO IN SAN GIMIGNANO & SIENA (B / D) In the morning, visit hilltop San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers that scrape the azure Tuscan sky. Stop at
DAY 6: THE CHIANTI HILLS TO PISA, LUCCA & SANTA MARGHERITA (B / D) Drive through the patchwork of vines, olives and cypresses that typify the Chianti hills. Head for Pisa and see the incredible Leaning Tower. Visit a traditional steam bakery and taste the history in the lavish loaves of buccellato, Lucca's sweet raisin anise bread. Continue along the coast to the pretty seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. Hotel: Best Western Hotel Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure for 2 nights DAY 7: THE CINQUE TERRE & PORTOFINO (B / D) We take you to the Cinque Terre; a highlight of the tour. With a Local Expert appreciate the views as you approach one of the picturesque fishing villages by boat. Spend some time exploring the old medieval quarter or the popular sandy beach before continuing along to the elegant seaside village of Portofino, epitome of La Dolce Vita. DAY 8: LAKE MAGGIORE (B / D) Head north to the beautiful Italian Lake District and take a private boat over to Isola Bella. Enjoy a guided tour, with a Historical expert of the incredible palace and stunning
Botanical Gardens. In the evening, choose from a selection of restaurants for our ‘DineAround’ Evening. Hotel: Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno, Italian Lakes for 1 night DAY 9: FAIR VERONA & CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (B / D) We drive to the town of Verona, legendary home of Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy free time to admire the well-preserved Roman Arena and Juliet's Balcony. Continue through the rose-coloured peaks and sheer valleys of the Dolomites to the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Your hotel is located right across from the church tower. Hotel: Ancora, Cortina d’Ampezzo for 2 nights DAY 10: EXPERIENCE THE DOLOMITES (B / D) Explore the colourful peaks and sheer valleys of the Dolomites – one of the most impressive mountain ranges in the Alps. Your full-day of discovery includes a thrilling cable car ride to the summit of one of the peaks for breathtaking 360 degree views. DAY 11: VENICE (B / D) Descend through the mountains to the romantic city of Venice. A private water taxi will take you down the Grand Canal to St. Mark's Square. See the Basilica, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Visit a Venetian Arts centre to learn about its beautiful handcrafted glass, before checking into your intimate luxurious hotel, which is only steps away from St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. Hotel: Starhotels Splendid, Venice for 2 nights
DAY 12: FREE TIME IN VENICE (B / D) Today is free to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this incredible city at your own pace. In the evening, celebrate your land tour finalé with good food, good wine and good company in a magical setting. DAY 13: EMBARK CRUISE (B / L / D) Mid-morning we’ll transfer you to the cruise terminal and board Royal Caribbean’s ‘Vision of the Seas’. Spend the next 10 nights cruising the Eastern Mediterranean. Your Kings Tour Manager will accompany you on the cruise. Shore excursions from the cruise are an additional expense as they are optional. Cruise: Vision of the Seas for 10 nights DAY 14:AT SEA DAY 15: CORFU, GREECE DAY 16: AT SEA DAY 17: SANTORINI, GREECE DAY 18: ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE DAY 19: MYKONOS, GREECE DAY 20: AT SEA DAY 21: KOTOR, MONTENEGRO DAY 22: ZADAR, CROATIA DAY 23 / 24: VENICE TO PERTH (B / IFM) This morning we will disembark the cruise, transfer to the airport and begin our journey home to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you home. .
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Eastern Canada
and New England Cruise
21 Days, Friday 15 September to Thursday 5 October 2017 Tour Highlights
Tour Inclusions
Take in the famous streets and sights of New York City Enjoy scenic cruising of the St Lawrence River & the Gulf of St Lawrence See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic walls of Quebec City Enjoy panoramic views of Montreal from Mount Royal Admire the dramatic architecture of NotreDame Cathedral in Montreal See museum row, Queen’s Park, Parliament Buildings and City Hall in Toronto Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-onthe-Lake Visit the port of Charlottetown on the famous Prince Edward Island
33 Home pick-up and return by Hughes**
33 1 night stay in Hong Kong including transfers
and breakfast
33 8 Day Eastern Canada Experience Coach Tour 33 7 Nights on a luxury cruise ship in an
Oceanview Stateroom – Holland America Line
33 5 Day Eastern USA Experience Coach Tour
33 Premium First Class hotels including all hotel
service charges and porterage
33 Return airport transfers
33 Port taxes and charges included
33 All tipping and gratuities included
33 19 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 11 Dinners 33 Welcome and Farewell Dinner
PLUS BUY 1 AIRFARE a AND GET 1 FREE FULLY ESCORTED TOUR
SPECIAL
Tour Cost Per Person INC $ 10,345 $14,395RETURN FLIGHTS Twin Share Single Price
33 Kings Tour Manager*
Book and pay in full prior to 15 Sept 2016 AND SAVE $400 PER PERSON
The above prices are Land Only. Upgrades available on the cruise. Book and pay in full prior to 15 Optional Shore Excursions are an additional cost. AND SAVE $250 PER PERSON A visa waiver is required for the US and Canada (additional cost). Air Deal valid until 30 November 2016 or until sold out. *Conditions Apply, please refer to the back page. **Conditions Apply, please refer to Page 5.
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DAY 1: PERTH TO HONG KONG (IFM) Your holiday begins from when you are picked up from home in a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Hong Kong. On arrival we will transfer to our hotel and check-in. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Hotel: YMCA Salisbury Hotel or similar in Hong Kong for 1 night DAY 2: HONG KONG – TORONTO (B / D) This morning we will transfer to the airport for our flight to Toronto. During the flight we will cross the International Date Line therefore we arrive in to Toronto on the same day we depart Hong Kong! On arrival in Toronto we will be met and transferred to our downtown hotel. Hotel: Westin Harbour Castle for 2 nights
Overseas Tours & Cruises DAY 3: NIAGARA FALLS (B / D) Today you will see one of the most spectacular natural sights of North America as you visit the incredible Niagara Falls. Board your cruise boat for a thrilling ride to the foot of Horseshoe Falls. Get up close to one of the most amazing waterfalls in the world as you feel the mist washing over you. Visit the historic Niagaraon-the-Lake before returning to Toronto. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner. Discover More: Experience a spectacular helicopter flight over the falls (additional cost) DAY 4: KINGSTON – OTTAWA (B) This morning take a journey to the top of CN Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in the Americas for some spectacular views over Toronto. Travel up University Avenue to take in the sights of Ontario’s Parliament Buildings, Queens Park and museum row. Travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Kingston, the gateway to the beautiful Thousand Islands region. Board your vessel for a cruise through the islands and canals viewing spectacular old buildings and picturesque neighbourhoods. Continue to Canada’s national capital. Hotel: The Westin Ottawa for 2 nights DAY 5: OTTAWA SIGHTS (B / D) This morning our local guide joins us for a tour of Ottawa. See the green-peaked roofs of the Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the National Gallery. View the residences of the Prime Minister and the Governor General, the Royal Canadian Mint and the Rideau Canal. Explore Byward Market
before a visit to the Museum of Civilization. You're Invited: In the evening, travel to a First Nations camp on Victoria Island where you will savour a native feast accompanied by vibrant dancers and musicians. DAY 6: OTTAWA - MONTREAL(B) Bienvenue! Welcome to the French-Canadian province of Quebec. Enjoy a scenic drive along the shores of the St. Lawrence River heading for the quintessentially French city of Montreal. On arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, viewing the Olympic Complex, Notre Dame Cathedral, St Joseph's Oratory and views of the city skyline from the parklands of Mt Royale. Hotel: Marriott Chateau Champlain for 1 night DAY 7: MONTREAL – QUEBEC CITY (B / L) Continue along the picturesque St. Lawrence River before arriving at a traditional Quebecois Sugar Shack. You're Invited: Enjoy French Canadian country charm and hospitality and learn how to make maple candy, then partake in a delicious lunch that showcases the local country cuisine. Arrive into Quebec City in the afternoon and meet our local guide for a tour of The Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and Parliament buildings. Hotel: Clarendon Hotel for 2 nights DAY 8: QUEBEC CITY (B / D) Spend the day exploring the quaint streets, ancient buildings and getting to know the local food and people. Discover More: Savour the local cuisine on a gastronomic walking tour,
or take a helicopter flight over the city and countryside. DAY 9: NEW ENGLAND DISCOVERY 7 NIGHT CRUISE (B / D) This morning transfer to Montreal to board your luxurious cruise ship and check into your comfortable Outside Stateroom (upgrade to Balcony Stateroom additional expense) on the luxurious Holland America Cruise Ship. Settle-in for an unforgettable 7 night voyage through St Lawrence River and New England. Cruise: Holland America Ship for 7 nights DAY 10: QUEBEC CITY DAY 11: GULF OF ST.LAWRENCE DAY 12: CHARLOTTETOWN – PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DAY 13: SYDNEY – CAPE BRETOWN ISLAND DAY 14: HALIFAX – NOVA SCOTIA DAY 15: BAR HARBOR – MAINE DAY 16: BOSTON SIGHTS B Arrive into the city of Boston early this morning. After disembarking the ship you will be joined by a local guide for a walk along the Freedom Trail. See Boston Common, Faneuil Hall and the Old State House. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore Boston. Hotel: Hilton Downtown for 2 nights DAY 17: FREE DAY IN BOSTON (B) After breakfast the day is at leisure for you to explore more of one of America’s oldest and most historic cities. Discover More: Explore Boston with the unique Boston Duck
Tours, or discover the city on an old town Trolley tour and cruise (additional cost) DAY 18: BOSTON – NEW YORK CITY (B) Today’s journey takes us to the railway station where we board the Amtrak train to New York. Settle into your business class seats and enjoy this popular journey. A visit to the bustling and iconic "Big Apple" is a must on any trip to the USA and this thriving city will no doubt live up to it's reputation.Hotel: New York Hilton Midtown for 2 nights Discover More: Take a unique urban safari, indulge in a tasting tour, or take an elegant dinner cruise (additional cost). DAY 19: NEW YORK SIGHTS (B / D) Discover New York City at your own pace with an included Hopon Hop-Off Double Decker Bus Tour. Your ticket will allow you to explore over 50 stops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, from The United Nations to Times Square, from Harlem to Battery Park, including the ferry to the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. DAY 20 / 21: NEW YORK TO PERTH (B) This morning we transfer to the airport to board our flight home to Perth via Hong Kong. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you home. (If you would like to extend in New York or stop-off in Hong Kong please let us know). .
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Fremantle to Singapore Fly/Cruise Including Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
16 Days, Sunday 8 to Monday 23 October 2017 Tour Highlights
Tour Inclusions
Cruise to Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi and Phuket No visa required Singapore Sights Tour Afternoon High Tea at the Goodwood Hotel Visit Gardens by the Bay
33 Home pick up and return by Hughes***
33 Kings Tour Manager**
33 One way airfare including taxes
33 12 nights on-board the Sea Princess 33 All meals and entrainment
33 Australian dollars on-board
33 3 nights at the Royal Plaza on Scotts
33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
33 Breakfast daily, 1 high tea, 13 lunch and 12 dinners
Tour Cost Per Person Inside Stateroom
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4,150*
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DAY 1: HOME PICK-UP / EMBARK THE SEA PRINCESS 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 Sea Princess. Settle in to your stateroom where you will spend the next 12 nights cruising up to Singapore. Cruise: 12 nights on-board the Sea Princess
Overseas Tours & Cruises
DAY 2: AT SEA DAY 3: AT SEA DAY 4: AT SEA DAY 5: BALI (BENOA), INDONESIA DAY 6: AT SEA DAY 7: AT SEA DAY 8: KUALA LUMPUR (PORT KELANG), MALAYSIA DAY 9: PENANG, MALAYSIA DAY 10: LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA DAY 11: PHUKET, THAILAND DAY 12: AT SEA
DAY 13: DISEMBARK THE CRUISE IN SINGAPORE (B / L) This morning we will disembark the cruise and explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House and the National Gallery Singapore. Next, stop the Merlion Park to enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Visit Thian Hock Keng Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temple, before driving past Chinatown. We then visit Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens. After lunch we will transfer to our centrally located hotel that has walk-in showers and
includes free use of the mini-bar (non-alcoholic) and your own nespresso coffee machine. Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts for 3 nights DAY 14: AFTERNOON HIGH TEA (B / HIGH TEA) After Breakfast you have some time to relax or explore Singapore. This afternoon we take a short walk down to Goodwood Park Hotel to enjoy afternoon tea at the reputable L’Espresso with a dazzling buffet spread. The buffet spread is a dazzling assortment of dainty sandwiches, salads, savouries, pastries, desserts, chocolate fountain and of course, traditional English scones.
DAY 15: GARDENS BY THE BAY (B) After breakfast we transfer to Gardens by the Bay where you will have free time to wonder the various displays. Marvel at the 35-metre tall indoor waterfall and stroll above the jungle canopy via aerial walkways at Cloud Forest. Replicating the cool and dry Mediterranean climate, Flower Dome showcases exotic plants from 5 continents. DAY 16: SINGAPORE TO PERTH (B / IFM) After breakfast we transfer to Singapore Airport for our flight home. On arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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Things to consider 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.
) Mobility
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.
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 will be their responsibility.
Z Baggage
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.
d Kings 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 some of our tours, a minimum number of passengers is required in order for a Tour Manager to escort the tour.
M Health
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.
O Travel Insurance
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 pre-existing medical conditions. A wide range of travel insurance policies are available and we will assist you in selecting the right one for you.
T Help Us Help You
If you have any personal or physical constraints that may restrict you to manage the holiday on your own or that could make your holiday more comfortable for you, you must advise us at the time of booking. 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. We believe there are holidays for everyone and by us asking a few questions about special requirements and capabilities of you the traveler(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.
Don’t Worry About Coming Alone
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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