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Contents / The Kings Difference / A Note From Jenny Our Tour Managers
AUSTRALIAN TOURS & CRUISES Page 5
Australia Day Cruise
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East Coast Tasmania Cruise
23 to 29 January 2016
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Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
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Tasmania
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The Great Ocean Road including the Melbourne Flower Show
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Easter in Norfolk Island
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Autumn Leaves
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Lord Howe Island
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Cairns
2 to 11 February 2016 NEW
15 to 19 March 2016
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7 to 19 March 2016
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8 to 19 March 2016
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23 March to 1 April 2016
Easter Murray Princess Cruise
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24 March to 1 April 2016
Gold Coast Glitz and O`Reillys Retreat
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18 to 25 April 2016
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19 to 30 April 2016 25 April to 3 May 2016
The Kimberley, Kununurra to Home Valley Station
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3 to 7 June 2016
Kimberley Cruise from Broome to Darwin
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23 July to 6 August 2016
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25 July to 1 August 2016
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31 January to 11 February 2016
OVERSEAS TOURS & CRUISES Page 28 & 29
Cambodia Cruise - Including Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Imperial Rajasthan of India
27 February to 13 March 2016
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New Zealand Rail & Coach
9 to 28 March 2016
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Highlights of China including the Peony Festival
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Europe River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest
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Great Britain & Ireland
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Canada & Alaska
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Northern Australia Cruise
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Kota Kinabalu & Singapore Garden Festival
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18 to 27 July 2016
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South Africa & Victoria Falls
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3 to 18 August 2016
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Sri Lanka
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8 to 24 August 2016
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British Isles Cruise
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The Magic of Vietnam – Long Tan
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14 to 27 August 2016
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Singapore to Fremantle Fly/Cruise
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24 August to 10 September 2016
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Northern Italy, Mediterranean Cruise & Barcelona
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26 August to 19 September 2016
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East Coast USA & Canada
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27 September to 16 October 2016
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South America & The Chilean Fjords
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21 October to 17 November 2016
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Ovation of the Seas Cruise from Beijing to Singapore
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15 November to 3 December 2016
7 to 24 April 2016 28 April to 15 May 2016
22 May to 11 June 2016
23 May to 20 June 2016
1 to 20 June 2016
8 to 25 August 2016
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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 33Local Guides in each country who look after our groups since 1986 and we pride ourselves on delivering a unique travel experience that results in our 33Tailored itineraries to suit our clientele customers coming back to us time and time again. 33Tour Presentations held in Perth & Mandurah 33Most meals and sightseeing included in the tours Kings Tours is for anyone who is looking for a quality, creative and professional travel agent who 33Pre-tour get togethers for all overseas tours will ensure you are looked after from your enquiry 33Travelling with people of a similar age time through to the minute you leave home to the 33Personalised service with friendly and experienced staff in the Kings Office minute you return, because we are thinking of your comfort, your safety, your time and most of 33Easily accessible office located in West Leederville. all your enjoyment. We offer a wonderful range of exciting and rewarding holiday experiences within Western Australia, interstate and overseas and We understand that not everyone may want to or is able to travel on one of our escorted group some of the benefits we provide include; tours. As a qualified travel agency, we can organise 33Home pick-up and return by private car (Perth private tailor-made holidays just for you. Using the same coordinated expertise and experience that and surrounding suburbs) we dedicate to our own tours, we will assist you in 33Experienced Tour Managers from Kings Tours who travel with you from Perth on most tours creating your own ideal holiday.
A NOTE FROM JENNY Thank you to all those who made it to our Kings MidYear Celebration in Perth and Mandurah. Catching up with our clients is something I really enjoy and there are some of us that have known each other for years, its like we are one big extended family! So much has been happening for our clients who have been on some wonderful holidays and experienced the sights, tastes and sounds from places in Australia to as far as New York City. We also had a very successful and smooth move into our new office premises at 110D Cambridge Street, West Leederville. You are most welcome to visit us. I've just returned from my annual travel conference and this year it was held in Melbourne. I spent two days listening to guest speakers from major airlines and suppliers as well as receiving up to date research information from Roy Morgan. It is also an opportunity to catch up with fellow agency owners and share our knowledge.
HOME PICK-UP & RETURN 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.
2016 is going to be a special year for Kings Tour and Travel because we are celebrating our 30th year. The business was started by my Mum and Dad and I am now the proud owner. It is pleasing for me to know that so many of you really enjoy receiving our brochure and travelling with us.
2016 conincides with the 50 year Commemoration of Long Tan so I have designed a tour including the service at Long Tan and multiple night stays in Saigon, lantern lit Hoi An, Hanoi and a two night cruise on Ha Long Bay. This will be a colourful, informative and moving tour.
We have plenty of new Australian and Overseas experiences in 2016. The wonderful range of holidays include stayput holidays; where you stay in the same hotel for the whole duration of the holiday, cruising holidays; how lucky we are to have a port on our doorstep, a mixture of coach and cruise; like our Northern Italy and Mediterrean Cruise holiday and also coach tours; which provide you with the opportunity to delve in to a particular area of Australia or an overseas country. We have made sure that there are plenty of multiple night stays.
Our next brochure will contain more Australian holidays for the second half of 2016 and I have one really lovely holiday in Australia up my sleeve waiting to be revealed. Watch this space! Happy Travelling,
Jenny Page Franceschi Managing Director
I love our product range and infact, I could not pick a favourite. I am particulary excited about Norfolk Island because I have not met one person who travels to Norfolk Island and doesnt absolutely love it. South America is an amazing holiday but can be tiring so I have designed an exclusive tour including multiple night stays in Santiago, Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls and Rio plus a 14-night cruise around the Chilean Fjords. I have a soft spot for our exclusive Britain and Ireland tour which features the Chelsea Flower Show, because this itinerary was designed by Aoife and I. The inclusions and highlights are outstanding!
Courtney & Wendy
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Aoife & Jenny
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Dorothy Buktenica
Sue Campbell
OUR TOUR MANAGERS
Ida O'connell
Jeanne Hyde
Jennie Rimmer
Ken Austin
Patricia Morris
Kathy Wallace
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
DOROTHY BUKTENICA Dorothy has been working on and off in the travel industry for the past 50 years. At 16 she worked at Radio 6PR and this where she met the original Kings Tours owner, Bob Page. From here she went on to be an air hostess with TAA and then joined her family's travel agency. After this she joined Channel 7 where she worked in programming and again met up with Bob Page. Dorothy has now been with Kings Tours for 15 years and she thoroughly enjoys being a Tour Manager. We are proud to have Dorothy and as you can imagine, she is like family to us. Dorothy speaks both English and fluent Croatian. In between touring, Dorothy is loving her time with Tilly her Scottish Terrier. Dorothy has recently crossed off one of her bucket list by climbing the Sydney Bridge. She found it exhilarating and lots of fun! SUE CAMPBELL Sue recently retired from a 40 year career working within a variety of community health settings, including holding management positions. She is delighted to have the opportunity to continue to enhance the well-being of others through assisting them with group travel. Apart from a brief period spent in New Guinea as a young bride, Sue has lived in WA all her life. Whilst she has enjoyed many holiday experiences, both abroad and interstate, Sue admits this has also convinced her that she is very fortunate to call W.A. 'Home'.
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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.
IDA O’CONNELL Ida was born in Cairo and lived in Africa and England before she married and came to Australia. She has worked in the Travel Industry for the past 30 years working at travel agencies, wholesalers, an airline, and coach companies. Ida has lived in Tuscany and Florida as a Tour Guide before starting at Kings over 10 years ago. Ida speaks 3 languages fluently - English, Italian & French, plus understands Spanish! It's no wonder Ida loves her job with us: last year she travelled to 20 different Countries, she's hoping to beat this record! Her favourite Country so far this year is Sri Lanka! So come on everyone be adventurous and join her on one of her tours! JEANNE HYDE Jeanne has travelled extensively to ‘most’ countries through-out the world & has lived in Scotland, New Zealand, Japan, Fiji, USA & Canada, as well as 5 States in Australia. Before commencing with Kings in 2012, Jeanne was an Activities Co-ordinator at a Perth Retirement Village for 5 years. Jeanne enjoys travelling to new horizons and has a passion for working with seniors. JENNIE RIMMER Jennie has worked in the Travel Industry for the past 35 years. She joined Ansett Airlines where she worked for many happy years before moving into a State Manager role for one of the largest travel agency groups in Australia. During this time Jennie was extremely lucky to have travelled extensively throughout Australia and the rest of the world. For the past 5 years Jennie has been escorting tours on behalf of Kings Tours and Travel and is once again travelling the globe.
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KEN AUSTIN Ken is a retired school teacher of 42 years who was a principal at a local High School for the last 15 years. He has been a Kings Tour Manager for the last four years and has thoroughly enjoyed the experience of meeting new travellers of like mind. His passion for travel has been with him ever since he can remember and has seen him visit not only Europe, USA, New Zealand, China, Canada, Africa but most of Australia. Since retiring four years ago he has spent 18 months travelling Australia in his caravan. He is an avid golfer and has been a proud (and sometimes sad) Fremantle Dockers supporter for the last 20 years. PATRICIA MORRIS Patricia is an experienced health care professional who has lived and worked on three continents. She has always been intrigued by other cultures and has travelled extensively, not just to see new places but to experience them. She is delighted to be a member of the Kings Team so she can share her passion for exploring new horizons with like minded travellers. KATHY WALLACE Kathy Wallace, a new member of the King's team, is passionate about travel and over the last 30 years has travelled around Australia to remote areas and to many destinations around the world. She is looking forward to travelling to new and exciting places with King's clients and to revisiting old favourites.
AUSTRALIA DAY CRUISE On-board the New Pacific Aria
There’s no better way to take in the excitement and spectacle of Australia Day than onboard the NEW Pacific Aria in Sydney Harbour. You’ll be front and centre for the evening’s extravagant fireworks display, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime. The Pacific Aria is been launched in the water in November 2015. Rolling out on the Pacific Aria the food revolution is giving cruise dining a makeover. The ship will feature our largest ever range dining experiences including brand new concept, The Pantry. Replacing the traditional cruise buffet The Pantry offers a variety of food outlets from Mexican street food to gourmet delicatessens. Guests on-board the Pacific Aria can choose from two
separate pool areas - The Oasis, a child-free retreat overlooking the ship's wake and the stunning main pool deck. And this is not your regular cruise ship pool area. With understated décor in a grand yet relaxed setting, the design brings the indoors, outdoors, creating the perfect place for daytime relaxing and night time cocktails. The graphic colour scheme compliments the ocean views, while outdoor furnishings like rugs and lamps convey high-end design but with a very relaxed finish. With it’s sliding roof, it will be the perfect place for relaxation during the day and cocktails and live music at night.
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH - BRISBANE 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 Brisbane. Brisbane is a city full of contradictions. It’s a place of shorts and thongs and high finance. It is both sophisticated and rustic. A city eager to change, yet reluctant to abandon its old ways!Brisbane offers a wide variety of activities 5 to keep you entertained from restaurants and cafes, to shopping arcades, fun parks, spectacular white sand beaches and lush Litchfield National rainforests. Located between the mountains and the Park sea, it provides almost limitless opportunities for day and weekend excursions. Brisbane has grown to become Australia’s third largest city, and an important industrial and commercial centre. Hotel: Stamford Plaza Brisbane for 1 night
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DAY 5: NEWCASTLE B/L/D The historic port of Newcastle is your gateway not only to the delights of the Hunter Valley, but also to all of the dolphin watching, wildlife and adventure tours of Port Stephens. Relax and take in the glorious New South Wales countryside as you drift through the vineyards of one of Australia's premier winemaking regions, the Hunter Valley. Boasting delicious wines from renowned wine makers, fabulous food and unique local produce for you to savour. DAY 6: AT SEA Enjoy the day at sea today!
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DAY 3: AT SEA B/L/D Enjoy the magnificent facilities on board the ship today. DAY 4: AUSTRALIA DAY IN SYDNEY B/L/D Enjoy the full day in Sydney today for Australia Day. The biggest bonus of a Sydney holiday is the awe inspiring views of the beautiful Sydney harbour from different viewpoints. The Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and unexpectedly, the brightly lit skyscrapers that form an excellent backdrop to the city’s natural and man-made wonders are some of the views that you will grow to love.
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DAY 7: DISEMBARK CRUISE / FLY TO PERTH B / IFM After a magnificent cruise it is now time to venture home. Upon arriving in Brisbane you will disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight home to Perth. On arrival in Perth you driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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DAY 2: BRISBANE SIGHTS / EMBARK CRUISE B/D Don’t forget your camera today! This morning we enjoy a sights tour of Brisbane before we board the Pacific Aria which will be our home for the next 5 nights. Cruise: Pacific Aria for 5 nights
Australia Day Cruise: On Board the New Pacific Aria
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
City sights tour of Brisbane 5 night Cruise on board the NEW Pacific Aria Australia Day in Sydney Visit the historic port of Newcastle
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares including taxes with Qantas 33 1 nights accommodation in Brisbane 33 5 night cruise on board the NEW Pacific Aria 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33 Includes breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
TOUR DATES
7 Days, Saturday 23 to Friday 29 January 2016
TOUR COST
INSIDE STATEROOM CAT IB – DECK 5 & DECK 4 – MID SHIP
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$2,850 Per Person Twin Share $3,760 Single Price OCEANVIEW STATEROOM CAT OF – DECK 5 & DECK 9 - FORWARD
$2,890 Per Person Twin Share $3,840 Single Price
BALCONY STATEROOM CAT BB – DECK 9 & DECK 10 – MID SHIP
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EAST COAST TASMANIA CRUISE ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH - MELBOURNE IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Melbourne. We transfer to our hotel; the Travelodge in Southbank. Tonight we visit a lovely restaurant for a Welcome dinner. Travelodge Southbank for 3 nights DAY 2: CITY SIGHTS & HIGH TEA AT THE WINDSOR B / HIGH TEA We begin our city sights tour with a visit to the spectacular Eureka Sky deck; currently the world’s tallest residential building with awe inspiring views. In the afternoon we enjoy High Tea at The Windsor Hotel where they have been serving traditional afternoon tea since 1883! We have plenty of time to enjoy the freshly baked scones with jam and cream, exquisite pastries and finger sandwiches and a glass of sparkling wine.
East Coast Tasmania Cruise DAY 6: PORT ARTHUR* / OVERNIGHT IN HOBART* B/L/D Preserved today as the Port Arthur Historical Site, the then state-of-the-art prison was designed to hold repeat offenders in isolation and hard labour. Port Arthur is preserved as a historical site and the gateway to the wild and scenic Tasman Peninsula. Tonight we arrive in Hobart and overnight here. DAY 7: HOBART, TASMANIA B/L/D Tasmania's capital has much in common with Sydney. Founded but a few years later, Hobart also owes its origins to the establishment of a penal colony - and its natural setting is just as impressive. DAY 8: AT SEA B/L/D Today, enjoy the magnificent facilities on board.
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DAY 3: DINNER ON THE COLONIAL TRAMCAR B/D Enjoy today at your leisure. Tonight we are in for a treat when we dine on Melbourne’s famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. As we cruise the scenic streets of FREMANTLE Melbourne, we will enjoy fine cuisine and the best of WESTERN AUSTRALIA Australian wines. The atmosphere is cosy, the service friendly and the decor is as inviting as the colonial period these trams reflect.
DAY 9: PHILLIP ISLAND* B/L/D Phillip Island is home to the Fairy Penguin and today the ship makes a special call at Phillip Island to afford passengers the opportunity to view these charming creatures in their native habitat. DAY 10: DISEMBARK CRUISE / FLY TO PERTH B / IFM After a magnificent cruise around Tasmania it is now time to venture home. Upon arriving in Melbourne you will disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight home to Perth. On arrival in Perth you driver will be waiting to take you safely home. aMELBOURNE a PHILLIP ISLAND
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Golden Princess DAY 4: EMBARK CRUISE B/D This morning we will transfer to the cruise terminal to board the Golden Princess which will be our home for the next 6 nights. Cruise: Golden Princess for 6 nights DAY 5: WINEGLASS BAY & OYSTER BAY B/L/D Freycinet Peninsula is home to Freycinet National Park and located within the park are two gorgeous bays which are best viewed from the sea. Wineglass Bay is one of the world’s most stunning beaches with glistening sapphire water and velvety white sand. Oyster Bay is steeped in history, and served as the former stomping grounds of Tasmanian Aborigines who harvested shellfish along the coast.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Melbourne Sights High Tea at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne Free day in Melbourne to go as you please Dinner on the Colonial Tramcar in Melbourne Cruising on-board the Golden Princess Six days of not having to cook and clean Beautiful scenery in Tasmania Option to book shore excursions from the ship
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TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares including taxes with Qantas 33 3 nights at the Travelodge Southbank 33 6 night cruise on board the Golden Princess 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33 Includes breakfast daily, 1 High Tea, 5 lunches and 8 dinners
TOUR DATES
10 Days, Tuesday 2 to Thursday 11 February 2016
TOUR COST INSIDE STATEROOM CAT ID – DECK 9 TO DECK 11 – AFT
$3,000 Per Person Twin Share $3,830 Single Price CAT IB – DECK 9 TO DECK 12 – MID FORWARD/AFT
$3,020 Per Person Twin Share $3,860 Single Price OCEANVIEW STATEROOM – TAURANGA OBSTRUCTED VIEW CAT OW – DECK 8– MID-FORWARD/AFT NEW ZEALAND
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$3,100 Per Person Twin Share $3,985 Single Price
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$3,550 Per Person Twin Share $5,265 Single Price * Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH TO MELBOURNE IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Melbourne. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel in the city where we have time to take a walk along Southbank and do some personal sightseeing before a Welcome dinner. Hotel: Travelodge Southbank, Melbourne for 4 nights DAY 2: MORNINGTON PENINSULA B/D After breakfast our touring today takes us to the Mornington Peninsula for a day of sightseeing. Frankston is known as the gateway to the peninsula and from here we drive through to Mornington. Our first stop is the beautiful Beleura House, the Tallis Family Summer House for many decades. When John Tallis died in 1996 he left his house Beleura at Mornington to the people of Victoria, requesting it become a house museum. In November 2004 his dream was realised and Beleura is now open to the public in the way he wished. We then travel across to Hastings bordered by Western Port Bay to the east. To many Melbournians this has been a favourite summer holiday destination for more than 100 years. We have time to call into the Tyabb Packing House Antiques Centre to view Australia’s largest collection of antiques and collectables. There are over 30 dealers here specialising in antiques, deco, old wares, retro, vintage and specialty items – something for everyone. DAY 3: FOOD & GARDENS B/L Today our morning visit is to the quaint little village of Olinda where we spend some time wandering amongst the lovely shops. Olinda is well renowned for its collection of craft and antique shops. A bit later
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show we can relax over 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. Called the Quamby and built in 1914, the café operated for 44 years remembered fondly for its strawberries and cream sold at sixpence a dish! Following lunch we make our way to Cloudehill Nursery. These gardens were inspired by the arts and crafts gardens in England and are broken up into many “garden rooms” which we are free to explore. Late afternoon we transfer back to our hotel after a great day all ready for the excitement of the Flower Show tomorrow.
DAY 5: 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Visit the beautiful Beleura House and the Mornington Peninsula Travel back in time at the quaint village of Olinda Enjoy lunch at the Cuckoo Restaurant – Not to be missed! Cloudehill Nursery Experience the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
TOUR INCLUDES
Cloudehill DAY 4: MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW B/D Our last day on tour is sure to be one of our best as we will be spending the whole day at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Apart from the wonderful show gardens vying for a prize to marvel at, there are wonderful displays of boutique gardens, children’s gardens, a sculpture exhibition and even an achievable gardens section! There is truly something for everyone here. It is sure to be an enjoyable day. There are many options of restaurants close to our hotel so our tour escort will choose one this evening for dinner which will be our last evening meal as a group.
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33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 4 nights accommodation at the Travelodge Southbank 33 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners 33 Exclusive Kings tour with luxury coach travel 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
5 days, Tuesday 15 March to Saturday 19 March 2016
TOUR COST
$2,650 Per Person, Twin Share $3,150 Single Price
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TASMANIA Explore the charming mix of historic richness and untouched wilderness on our 13 day tour of Tasmania. With amazing accommodation and great sights throughout as well as an experienced Tour Manager Jeanne and a local coach driver Max, this will be a holiday to remember. FULLY ESCORTED FOR ONLY
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$ ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH TO LAUNCESTON IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Launceston via Melbourne. Upon arrival we will be met by our local coach captain who will be showing us this great state for the next 13 days. After our day’s travelling, we drive to our city based hotel to check in and retire for the evening. Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston for 2 nights
Grindlewald DAY 2 : LAUNCESTON AND THE TAMAR VALLEY B / D We start our sightseeing this morning with a tour of Launceston, being the second largest centre in Tasmania’s north. Our tour also includes a visit to Cataract Gorge, a magnificent reserve in the city centre. Now we make our way north along the western side of the Tamar River to Grindelwald, a village established in 1980 inspired by the alpine style architecture of Switzerland. We have some time to enjoy its magnificent setting amid lakes and mountain
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Tasmania views. We travel back through this rich country to Beaconsfield - the site of Tasmania's largest gold discoveries and of course more recently the incredible rescue in 2006 of two miners trapped underground. We’ll visit the Beaconsfield Gold Mine and Heritage Museum, home to Australia's only waterwheel-driven stamp battery and features an extensive collection of memorabilia and artefacts. We then cross the Batman Bridge for a close up view of the mighty Tamar River before driving down the eastern side to return to Launceston for dinner.
DAY 4: HUON VALLEY B/L Today we join the coach and spend part of the day in the Huon Valley, an area to the south of Hobart. The Huon Valley and D'Entrecasteaux Channel provide some of the most picturesque touring in Tasmania. We travel onto Geeveston to visit the Forest and Heritage Centre and the nearby Tahune Forest. Nearby is the Southern Design Centre which we visit briefly. A little further west of Geeveston we reach the Tahune Air Walk to experience a walk through the tree top canopy. This is also where we have lunch at the café. Our final arranged visit this afternoon is to DAY 3: LAUNCESTON TO HOBART B / D the Inverawe Native Gardens. Returning to Hobart the Just on the outskirts of Launceston we’ll stop to enjoy a rest of the afternoon and evening is free to relax. visit at Entally House and her magnificent grounds. Our tour includes Australia’s oldest conservatory, chapel, DAY 5: HOBART B/L stables, carriage house and farmyard. Following a After breakfast we set off for a sightseeing tour of tour we stay for morning tea before continuing on Hobart. Founded in 1803 as a penal colony, Hobart is with our sightseeing. Next stop is at the remarkably the state capital and is Australia’s second oldest capital beautiful town of Campbell Town, with its wealth of city (after Sydney). It sits on both sides of the Derwent early 19th century buildings. We have a look around River and lies at the base of Mount Wellington. We then drive south to Ross, a garrison town and one of then head to Hamilton and Curringa Farm. The owners Australia’s most appealing convict-built stone villages. are sixth generation farmers in the Derwent Valley We have time to explore the town and purchase some of Tasmania. We have a light lunch here and a tour lunch (own expense). This afternoon we continue of the farm. The farm is home to the Royal Danish south to Richmond. Proclaimed a town in 1824 it is Sweetheart Cake, having been selected by Conditori a good example of Tasmania’s stark convict heritage La Glace – the oldest bakery in Denmark. Returning to and beautiful historic buildings. We enjoy a stop here Hobart we have time to visit the port area of Sullivans before making our way into Hobart. We settle into our Cove, lined with sandstone warehouses reflecting the accommodation – home for the next 5 nights. area's rich maritime history and Battery Point, named Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart for 5 nights after the battery of guns established on the point in
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Tasmania 1818, however the battery no longer exists. Dinner tonight will be at our own arrangement and expense. DAY 6: HOBART - DAY AT LEISURE B/D The day has been left free. All touring today is at passengers own expense. Your guide can arrange the touring for you but this is subject to availability so early booking is recommended. One of the highlights each week in Hobart is a visit to the Salamanca Markets where hundreds of stallholders set up their stalls along the elm tree lined street every Saturday, drawing large crowds. There are also plenty of opportunities to purchase lunch in and around this area. If the markets are not for you then why not take up the optional tour of a Tasman Island Cruise.
Port Arthur DAY 7: PORT ARTHUR B/D This morning we drive to Port Arthur and visit the Port Arthur Historic Site. The ruins of Port Arthur are the greatest single tourist attraction in the state and the place where up to 12,000 prisoners were kept in an atmosphere of hopelessness and misery. On arrival at the historic site we stop at the Visitor Interpretive Centre where we 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. We then begin our journey back to Hobart, but just south of Eaglehawk are two dramatic natural coastal attractions - the Tasman Arch and the Devils Kitchen. We stop here briefly before returning to Hobart for our final night here. DAY 8: HOBART TO THE WEST COAST B/L/D Farewelling our hosts we begin our drive to the West Coast. The area to our immediate left is part of the huge South West National Park and combined with the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park makes up almost one third of the land mass of Tasmania. Much of this area is now World Heritage Listed and we travel to Mt Field National Park to view the majestic Russell Falls. Returning to the highway we head to Derwent Bridge, the geographic centre of the state where we stop for a late lunch at the Wilderness Hotel. We also visit The Wall in the Wilderness then travel onto Queenstown through some of the state's most spectacular lakes and mountain areas before the stunning (and quite steep!) drive into Queenstown. Upon arrival we enjoy dinner prior to retiring for the night. Hotel: Comfort Inn Goldrush Motor Inn, Queenstown for 2 nights DAY 9: STRAHAN B/L/D This morning we travel west to Strahan, an unspoilt outpost that lies on the edge of the Macquarie Harbour. From its beginnings as a base for bushmen seeking the precious Huon Pine, Strahan became a railway port for copper and the notorious convict settlement of Sarah Island. Further south the Gordon River flows through the ancient rainforests into the 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. We return to via Deloraine and Westbury and onto our overnight Strahan for some free time to enjoy a wander before destination of Launceston for our final night on tour. driving back to Queenstown. Hotel: 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 to Perth via Melbourne. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
Cradle Mountain DAY 10: CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK B / L / D We head to Cradle Mountain which forms the northern end of the wild Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, itself a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. This morning we enjoy a guided tour of the national park and Dove Lake before arriving at the nearby Cradle Mountain Hotel for lunch. We also have some time for a wander through the stunning Wilderness Gallery, showcasing environmental photography. Our last stop today is to Devils @ Cradle, the Tasmanian Devil interpretation centre. Our guide will introduce us to the lifestyle of the alpine Devil before we enter a special viewing area for our encounter. The centre operates a successful captive breeding program, ensuring the ongoing survival of healthy Tasmanian Devils in the wild. Leaving the park, we drive north to Somerset and then east to our destination of Smithton. We are staying at the Tall Timbers Hotel, constructed from local timber which sits on 125 acres of land. We’ll check in and relax prior to dinner. Hotel: Tall Timbers Motel, Smithton for 2 nights DAY 11: WOOLNORTH STATION AND STANLEY B / L / D Covering more than 22,000 hectares in the far northwest corner of Tasmania is Woolnorth Station. It is the only company in the world still operating under such a charter. We then head to the Van Diemen Land Company directors lodge for lunch. This afternoon we drive to the historic village of Stanley with its small craft shops, historic houses (including the cottage where Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons was born) and teahouses. Here we visit Highfield House for a tour of the mansion which many regard as the birthplace of European settlement in the area. Built from 1832 to 1835 as a residence for the chief agent of the Van Diemens Land Company, Edward Curr, it represents an important part of Tasmanian historic heritage. Following our tour we return to our motel in Smithton. DAY 12: SMITHTON TO LAUNCESTON B/L/D After breakfast we depart Smithton and follow the coast travelling via Wynyard, making a comfort stop at Wynyard Beach for wonderful views. Continuing through Burnie we arrive in Devonport for our morning tea stop at the House of Anvers chocolate factory.The retail shop is tempting with truffles and fudge! From here we’ll make our way through Railton, becoming known for its topiaries and arrive in Elizabeth Town at the Ashgrove Cheese Company which is our next visit. A staff member will give us a talk on the process of making the cheese and of course we will need to taste some! Arriving in Sheffield, we experience a delightful township that features many murals depicting the history of the area. We’ll stop here for our lunch break (picnic lunch supplied) and have time to wander around to see the murals. This afternoon we continue
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Visit Anvers Chocolate Factory
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, Tamar Valley Morning tea & tour at Entally House Tour of Curringa Farm, Hamilton Lunch at Curringa Farm Guided tour including cruise and entry to Port Arthur Historic site Visit Wall in the Wilderness World Heritage luncheon cruise, Strahan Guided tour of Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake Visit Wilderness Gallery, Cradle Mountain Guided tour at Woolnorth Station, Smithton Morning tea at House of Anvers, Devonport Visit Ashgrove Cheese Company
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 12 nights accommodation 33 Breakfast daily, 7 lunches & 9 dinners 33 Exclusive Kings Tour throughout Tasmania in a luxury coach 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
13 Days, Monday 7 to Saturday 19 March 2016
TOUR COST
$4,750 Per Person, Twin Share $5,995 Single Price 2
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Mount Gambier and the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show Join us on this fabulous tour staring in Adelaide continuing on to Mount Gambier, Blue Lake, Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road, Torquay and finishing in Melbourne for the International Flower Show. Mount Gambier – in the south eastern corner of South Australia - has a population of about 24,000 people. Their water supply comes from the famous Blue Lake - one of the lakes within the three craters of the volcano. Between November and April, the steely grey waters of the lake changes to a brilliant blue, almost overnight. The city also boasts beautiful parks and gardens, caves and sinkholes. The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles, iconic surf breaks and waterfalls. Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show - Apart from the wonderful show gardens vying for a prize to marvel at, there are wonderful displays of boutique garden, children’s gardens, a sculpture exhibition and even an achievable gardens section! There is truly something for everyone here.
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH TO ADELAIDE B/D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Adelaide. Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Adelaide for 2 nights DAY 2: ADELAIDE CITY SIGHTS & ZOO B/D This morning has been left free to look around Adelaide at our own pace. At 1pm we meet back at our hotel where our local guide will be waiting for us to show us around this wonderful city before we visit the Adelaide Zoo to see the Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Funi who came from China in 2009 but now call Adelaide home. Our final evening in Adelaide will be where we enjoy our dinner together at a local restaurant.
Wang Wang & Funi
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The Great Ocean Road DAY 3: ADELAIDE TO MOUNT GAMBIER B/D We farewell our hosts early this morning and prepare for our day’s drive. The day is spent getting to Mount Gambier, although we will make convenience stops along the way. We check into our accommodation late afternoon where we freshen up for dinner in the hotel restaurant. Hotel: Quality Presidential Mount Gambier for 3 nights Mount Gambier – in the south eastern corner of South Australia - has a population of about 24,000 people. Their water supply comes from the famous Blue Lake - one of the lakes within the three craters of the volcano. Between November and April, the steely grey waters of the lake changes to a brilliant blue, almost overnight. There are many theories about why this occurs but scientists continue to be baffled by this yet to be explained phenomenon. The city also boasts beautiful parks and gardens, caves and sinkholes. It’s a great place to stay for a few days and enjoy the local sights and attractions including the world famous Coonawarra Wine Region, the coastal village of Robe and Penola – the town synonymous with Australia’s first Saint – Mary MacKillop. During our time here we will experience all of these delightful areas.
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DAY 4: EXPLORING “THE MOUNT” B/D The best way to get to know a place is in the company of a locally based guide. This morning after breakfast we are joined on the coach by a “local” who will take us on a city sights tour. We will make a stop at Umpherston Cave - a sinkhole that has been landscaped with terraced gardens close to the city centre. It is an impressive garden with palm trees reaching to the sky and plants hanging over the edges of the sinkhole. We then head to the Mt Gambier Library for morning tea in the Bookman Café. Across from here is a wonderful new building called the Main Corner Complex. While we are here we will see a 30 minute surround sound presentation called “Volcano”. This afternoon we travel north to the delightful village of Penola. The town was established in the 1850’s and has a colourful history. Fortunately a lot of this history has been preserved and is on display along Petticoat Lane and throughout the Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre. The Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre brings together the other buildings on the site – the School House, the Church, Shrine and Old Convent around a central square and a reflective pool that adds stillness and peace to this special site. Adjacent to the Interpretative Centre is Petticoat Lane. After an intriguing day we return to the motel for dinner.
The Great Ocean Road
Blue Lake DAY 5: BLUE LAKE & ADAM LINDSAY GORDON B / D Mount Gambier is famous for its Blue Lake and that is where we are heading this morning. Our first appointment this morning is at the Blue Lake Visitors Centre where we will meet our guide for a tour of the Blue Lake Pumping Station. We will even hear about the antics of Adam Lindsay Gordon – a well know national poet who was also an accomplished horseman and leading steeplechase jockey. Our afternoon stop is at Dingley Dell – the one time home of Adam Lindsay Gordon. Following afternoon tea, we return to Mount Gambier to freshen up for dinner. DAY 6: MOUNT GAMBIER TO WARRNAMBOOL B / L / D Today we continue to Victoria. Just before the border is the delightful village of Nelson on the banks of the Glenelg River. There is no place better to be in February than the river so we plan to arrive here by around 11.30am to join the local luncheon cruise. The Glenelg River was first “discovered” by the European Major Thomas Mitchell in August of 1836. It rises in the north-west corner of the Grampians for a journey of 440Kms, spanning two states to eventually be Victoria's longest tidal estuary and southern home to the Mulloway. After lunch on board we return to the coach and travel onto nearby quaint fishing village of Port Fairy. Hotel: Mid City Warrnambool for 2 nights DAY 7: WARRNAMBOOL B/L/D We have a chance to sleep a bit longer this morning before we join Warrnambool River Cruises for a 75 minute cruise on the Hopkins River. Next we are off to nearby Allansford to visit Cheeseworld – home of award winning cheeses. They have a museum on the premises which will be interesting to wander through. We enjoy a taste here and have a chance to enjoy lunch before returning to Warrnambool. This afternoon we have the opportunity to explore the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Tonight we relive that era! We take time back at our accommodation to rest awhile this afternoon as we are then having dinner at the hotel before we head out again for the night time sound and laser show called “Shipwrecked” at Flagstaff Hill Maritime village. This show recreates the tragic story of the Loch Ard Shipwreck that took place in local waters more than 120 years ago.
Otway Tree Top Walk DAY 8: THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD B/L/D Departing early this morning we begin what will be a spectacular drive along the Great Ocean Road which we are going to follow all the way from Warrnambool to Torquay. The rugged coastal road is one of the
best scenic drives in the world. More than 100 ships and boats were wrecked within 80 kilometres of Warrnambool, hence the current name for the area The Shipwreck Coast. Here there is the chance to see the Twelve Apostles (not all are still standing) - huge pillars which loom out of the surf, carved over time by the fury of the ocean. During the day we will travel the Shipwreck Coast through the forested Otway Region. Our lunch stop is at the spectacular Otway Fly – a tree top walk, the longest and highest canopy walk of its kind in the world. There is a 300-metre flat walk from the carpark to the Visitors Centre so wear some comfortable shoes. There are also a number of steps but there is some buggy style transportation if you need it – and the tree tops view of the Otways is an experience well worth the effort. Hotel: Wyndham Resort Torquay for 2 nights DAY 9: TORQUAY B/D We take a drive through Torquay this morning – along the Esplanade to see the main town beach and onto the Point Danger Lookout for views back towards the town centre and west towards the main surf beach. We make an appropriate stop to purchase lunch after which we continue to Point Lonsdale – the point forming the western side to the Heads – the narrow entrance to Port Phillip Bay from the Southern Ocean. There is a great view from here across to Point Nepean (on the eastern side of the Heads) from the Rip View Lookout. Our afternoon is at leisure to soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful area. Dinner tonight will be at the resort restaurant. DAY 10: TORQUAY TO MELBOURNE VIA MORNINGTON B/L/D After breakfast, we make our way to Geelong where we do a brief city sights drive around making a stop at the National Wool Museum with its many displays dealing with the arts of shearing, wool cleaning, classing, pressing and despatching. Next we board the Queenscliffe ferry. Queenscliff was once known as “Queen of Watering Places” and it is imbued with old world character, historic hotels and homes, stores, rugged beaches and even a bona fide fort, built to defend Port Phillip Bay from foreign navies, privateers and other undesirables. In fact we will do a short tour of Fort Queenscliff and enjoy a view from Ocean View Lookout. Arriving in Sorrento begins our touring on the Mornington Peninsula. The scenery is stunning as we drive around the peninsula but our best view will be when we stop at Arthurs Seat. Close by is the Enchanted Adventure Gardens which are not only an interesting visit but where we will be having lunch today. While we are here we can get lost in the garden maze, take the canopy walk or visit the 3D indoor maze, just make sure you can find your way out! Our afternoon drive has us arriving in Melbourne where we check into our lovely accommodation at the Crowne Plaza. Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne for 2 nights DAY 11: MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW B/D Our last day on tour is sure to be one of our best as we will be spending the whole day at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Apart from the wonderful show gardens vying for a prize to marvel at, there are wonderful displays of boutique garden, childrens 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. There are many options of restaurants close to our hotel so our tour escort will choose one this evening for dinner which will be our last evening meal as a group.
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Melbourne International Flower Show DAY 12: 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Guided city sights tour in Adelaide Visit the Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Funi in Adelaide Zoo Guided tour in Mount Gambier Morning tea at Bookman Café, Mt Gambier Entry and guided tour at Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre Blue Lake Pumping station tour Entry, tour and afternoon tea at Norman Lindsay Gallery Luncheon cruise with Glenelg river cruises Morning tea cruise with Warrnambool River Cruises Lunch and tasting at Allansford Cheese World Visit the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Sound and light show at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Otway Fly tree top walk and light lunch Lunch at the Enchanted Adventure Gardens, Arthurs Seat Spend the day at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 Exclusive Kings Tour in a luxury coach with professional driver 33 11 nights accommodation 33 Breakfast daily, 4 Lunches & 11 Dinners 33 All entry fees and sightseeing as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
12 Days, Tuesday 8 to Saturday 19 March 2016
TOUR COST
$4,750 Per Person, Twin Share $5,750 Single Price a ADELAIDE 2
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EASTER IN NORFOLK ISLAND Join us on this wonderful tour over Easter in 2016, A holiday to Norfolk Island will do you the world of good!! It is a small island located in the Pacific Ocean between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. Imagine a lush, beautiful island with sandy beaches, jagged cliffs and tall pine trees supported by a local community with a simple, laid back way of life. Norfolk Island is such a place. Norfolk Island offers a wide range of visitor activities including historic buildings, museums, dinner tours, tax free shopping, night shows and much more.
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ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
DAY 2: FREE DAY IN SYDNEY B Enjoy today at your leisure. We have left this day free so that you can plan your own activities such as catching up with family or friends or you may like to book an optional tour from a list we can send you. Any optional tours for this day are at your own expense. You may also like to go shopping or stroll around the city. DAY 3: SYDNEY TO NORFOLK ISLAND B/D This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Norfolk Island. On arrival in Norfolk, we will be met by a driver from Pinetree Tours and will be transferred to the hotel. Before dinner this evening, we meet in the hotel’s bar for a Norfolk Liqueur Tasting. Hotel: Paradise Resort, Norfolk Island for 7 nights DAY 4: CYCLORAMA / SIGHTS TOUR / SOUND & LIGHT SHOW B/D In the afternoon we will go on a Sights Tour of Norfolk This morning we visit the home of Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama, a 360° panoramic painting. This is one of only a handful of paintings of this type in the world and is based on an art form made popular in the 1800's. Visitors walk inside the circular painting and are surrounded by the immense artwork. A spectacular 3D effect is achieved in this painting with its detailed artwork and realistic perspective, creating an incredible illusion for the viewer. Here we will enjoy a beautiful Devonshire tea. In the afternoon we will go on a Sights Tour of Norfolk Island which is a must for every visitor! Visit historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge & much more. See & hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches & golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, local Government, laws & lifestyle. Enjoy views from Queen Elizabeth Lookout & other scenic spots on this full commentary conducted tour. Rest for delicious afternoon tea in the garden of an historic Island home built by Fletcher Christian & Matthew Quintal. Tonight after dinner we experience a Sound & Light Show. Nightfall at Kingston brings a different mood to the convict settlement. The stillness and the stars are there just as they were before mankind arrived in 1788. However, with dramatic use of real life sounds together with theatrical lighting and costumed actors, the stillness is broken as Pinetree tours takes you through the horrifying decades of Norfolk Island's convict era.
Kingston DAY 5:SUNDAY MARKETS/CONVICT SETTLEMENT B / D This morning there is an opportunity to go to the Sunday Markets and then enjoy a wander around the township. In the afternoon join us on an 'In Depth' tour of the historic Georgian settlement of Kingston. Walk
through the cemetery & hear the history of interesting convict & colonial headstones and hear stories of the houses along Quality Row. Walk through the ruins of the New Gaol, see the Pier Store, Boat Shed and the Crank Mill. DAY 6: GLASS BOTTOM BOAT / GREENFINGERS / PROGRESSIVE DINNER B/D This morning we discover Norfolk's unique marine life. View beautiful coral gardens & tropical fish inside the calm crystal waters of the lagoon. Enjoy a tour featuring some of the Island’s loveliest gardens. Throughout the morning we visit a nursery owned & operated by a young Norfolk Islander, a private fruit & vegetable market garden as well as visit a gorgeous private garden with spectacular view of Kingston and Nepean & Philip Islands. Our local historian will give a talk on this area with a history dating back to 1788. 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: FARM & INDUSTRY / ISLAND FISH FRY / MUTINY ON BOUNTY B/D While tourism is Norfolk's largest industry, it is by no means its only one. On this tour, we take you to a selection of the many other enterprises that sustain our community. These might include: raising meat producing sheep, market gardening, pig farming, aquaponics gardening or exporting Kentia seedlings. In the afternoon enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread and fresh fried fish, followed by Island desserts and tea/coffee. Enjoy some local entertainment on Norfolk's Beautiful Puppy's Point. Tonight see descendants of the mutineers bring the story of the famed 'Mutiny on the Bounty' and historic events to life in a 90 minute show performed in an outdoor amphitheatre on Norfolk's western coastline. DAY 10: NORFOLK ISLAND – PERTH B / IFM This morning we visit the world renowned author Colleen McCullough`s amazing majestic home on Norfolk Island. This is an exclusive guided tour to the author's magnificent property. You will be escorted through Ric & Colleen's home and view some of their priceless collections from around the world. We return to the hotel where we have some free time before we are transferred to the airport to board our flight to Perth via Sydney. On arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a Glass Bottom Boat Ride DAY 7: PITCAIRN SETTLERS / NIGHT AS A CONVICT B/D Enjoy this morning at your leisure. In the afternoon learn about the colourful history of Norfolk Island's most recent settlement- the Pitcairners and their descendants, on one of the last few remaining original settler's properties. Experience the history & culture of the Pitcairn Settlers. View the magnificent homestead gardens, including many of the traditional crops. Ride in Norfolk's first tour coach, a model A Ford. View a film, visit a blacksmith's forge, the original homestead, a WWII Army hut and museum of Memorabilia. Tonight after dinner at the hotel, dress as a convict & join with the commandant for an evening of gaiety, feasting & singing. Great food! Great fun! (Outfit supplied). This is the most popular feature dinner on Norfolk. DAY 8: BREAKFAST BUSH WALK / ISLAND CULTURAL / WONDERLAND BY NIGHT B/D This morning we take a bush walk to the Captain Cook monument for a delicious breakfast BBQ. There is a choice of three bush walks, an experienced walk, a short walk or a short flat walk through scenic Mt Bates. At the end of the walks we all meet at the cliff top for a delicious barbeque breakfast. This afternoon, witness the culture of their forebears. From the mutineer ancestors and their Tahitian wives came the arts of wood craft, weaving, cooking and the Norfolk language. Tonight, experience Wonderland by Night - The setting is 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines & bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Meander along (or ride in the 'moon buggy') a winding pathway with Archie, a descendant of the Bounty mutineers, as he recites his poems and lights up the dioramas. Then afterward enjoy a light supper.
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Night as a Convict Mutiny on the Bounty Show Progressive Dinner to Island Homes Breakfast Bush walk Glass Bottom Boat Ride
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tours Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 2 nights at the Travelodge Phillip Street in Sydney 33 7 nights at the Paradise Hotel and Resort in Norfolk Island 33 Sightseeing as per the itinerary 33 Breakfast daily & 8 dinners
TOUR DATES
10 Days, Wednesday 23 March to Friday 1 April 2016
TOUR COST
$4,190 Per Person Twin Share $4,850 Single Price PASSPORT OR CERTIFICATE OF fly to Perth IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED THIS NORFOLK 7 FOR TOUR ISLAND
DAY 1: PERTH – 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. On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel where we can settle in. Hotel: Travelodge Phillip Street, Sydney for 2 nights
Easter in Norfolk Island
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EASTER MURRAY PRINCESS CRUISE Join us on this wonderful tour over Easter in 2016, a holiday you will be glad you went on and you will want to go back. The Murray River is to Australia what the Nile River is to Egypt: a great and ancient river system that has shaped the past and the present and will continue into the future as a national icon. 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.
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ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH – ADELAIDE IFM / D Relax and enjoy your home pick up service by private car. Transfer to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager & fellow travellers and board your flight to Adelaide. On arrival you transfer to your centrally located hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant. Hotel: Crown Plaza Adelaide for 1 night DAY 2: ADELAIDE - CRUISE B/L/D Enjoy a brief city tour before travelling to Gumeracha to visit the "Rocking Horse" and Toy Factory for lunch. Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of Murray River trade and communication, and heads downriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Mundarra you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for grey kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, Murray longnecked tortoises, spoonbeaked egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls. Cruise: PS Murray Princess for 7 nights
PS Murray Princess DAY 3: MURRAY BRIDGE B/L/D In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built at Edwards Crossing, which quickly became the bustling township of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, join a guided tour of the town’s historic landmarks and local attractions. This afternoon we begin our journey upriver. Tonight we moor at Craignook, where after dinner you can enjoy being entertained by our 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’s a great way to get in a little exercise before Murray Princess departs for the big river gorges and 90 metre cliffs of the upper river. Mid-morning join us in the Sturt Dining room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the riverlands. At the 205km mark we turn and head downriver to River View Lodge where your discovery vessel awaits for a backwater wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze of the river and its amazing birdlife. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river’s muddy edges. The afternoon offers a choice of bocce or fishing challenges before joining the Captain and Officers for pre-dinner drinks and the Captain’s Dinner and Dance. DAY 5: BAROSSA VALLEY B/L/D After breakfast, PS Murray Princess arrives at Mannum where you will join our coach tour to the famous Barossa Valley, the beautiful ‘valley of the vine’ and source about a quarter of Australia’s world-renowned wines. You’ll visit three premium wineries and enjoy lunch before returning to your ship at Mannum.
Easter Murray Princess Cruise DAY 9: HAHNDORF - PERTH B / IFM After breakfast, disembark the Murray Princess and enjoy the scenic drive to Adelaide stopping in Hahndorf. You have some free time to browse the shops and purchase morning tea before continuing on to the airport. We fly to Perth. On arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
Wine Tasting in the Barossa Valley DAY 6: SALTER’S STATION B/L/D Daybreak and time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, blue wrens and black swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. This afternoon we moor near Salters Station for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we join a guided tour of Burk Salter’s vineyard on the banks of the river and enjoy wine tasting at his cellar door. Tonight enjoy all the fun and excitement of the Murray River Cup. DAY 7: AUSSIE BBQ B/L/D After breakfast cruise upriver to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850s and was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area, now home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River. Join the guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum – a must for every visitor. Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by or enjoy a lifestyle and infocruising presentation. We arrive at Sunnydale. All ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for. 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.
Enjoy Easter on the Murray Princess
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Spend Easter on the Murray River Visit the Barossa Valley Enjoy an Aussie BBQ on the banks of the Murray Watch the sunset each night on the Murray River Spend time in the quaint German Village of Hahndorf
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes with Qantas 33 Exclusive Kings Tour with luxury coach travel on days 1, 2 & 9 33 1 night at the Crowne Plaza in Adelaide 33 7 nights on board the Murray Princess in an outside twin cabin 33 Breakfast daily, 7 lunches & dinner daily 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
9 Days, Thursday 24 March to Friday 1 April 2016
TOUR COST
$3,890 Per Person Twin Share $4,650 Single Price
Barossa Valley PS Murray Princess 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 step back in time – tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about aboriginal history in the area. We return to the ship to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a speed boat ride. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain’s Buffet. Dress up and dance, if you wish.
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GOLD COAST GLITZ & O’REILLYS RETREAT Join us on this fabulous holiday staying at the Marriott Surfers Paradise and O`Reillys Retreat. With so much to see and do, you will be delighted with the itinerary and will be well looked after.
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Gold Coast Glitz & O'Reillys Retreat
DAY 1: PERTH - GOLD COAST IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers. We fly to Brisbane and upon arrival we are met and transferred to our lovely hotel; the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa. Hotel: Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa for 5 nights
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DAY 4: FREE DAY B/D Today we have left the day free for you to either relax at the resort, shop or book an optional tour. There is so much to see and do. Tonight, freshen up in time for dinner at the resort.
DAY 5: GOLD COAST GLITZ B / HT / D Our breakfast this morning is a little unusual as we head out early to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to enjoy Breakfast with the Birds. We have the morning to experience the program on offer, like feeding the wild lorikeets or perhaps boarding the miniature steam train for "Kangaroo Crossing" and coming face to face with kangaroos and some not-quite-so-friendly crocodiles. Late morning, we meander back up the coast to Main Beach for a very special High Tea at Palazzo Versace Hotel. What a place! In a spectacular waterfront setting, every aspect of architecture, ambience, furnishings and ornamentation reflects a level of opulence once confined to the grand hotels of Europe. Richly decorated spaces proclaim the transcendence of Italian design. Feeling quite decadent, we now have some free time for some retail therapy.
Birdlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary DAY 6: LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK B/L/D We make our way up Tamborine Mountain and enjoy the beautiful views which exist on both sides of the ranges. We have a chance to stretch our legs and have a wander amongst the boutiques and galleries. From here, we drive through to Canungra where we stop at the historic Killowen Homestead for a wine tasting and lunch. This afternoon we continue up into the Lamington National Park. While Lamington wasn't Queensland's first national park, it is the most significant, and was regularly referred to as 'Queensland's National Park.' World Heritage status was bestowed on Lamington in 1994 in recognition of its high biodiversity. On arrival we settle into our accommodation and enjoy the O’Reilly’s hospitality and the beauty of the area. Hotel: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat for 2 nights
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ride to the 77th floor of Skypoint for a view over the Gold Coast Luncheon Cruise through the canals and Broadwater Enjoy the captivating show at the Australian Outback Spectacular Say “hello” to the Polar Bears, Penguins and Dolphins at SeaWorld Enjoy ‘Breakfast with the Birds’ at Currumbine Wildlife Sanctuary Be treated with a very special High Tea at Palazzo Versace Hotel Spend 2-nights in the Lamington National Park
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 Exclusive Kings Tour of the Gold Coast & Lamington National Park 33 Luxury Coach Travel with professional Driver 33 5-nights on the Gold Coast at the Marriott Resort and Spa 33 2-nights in the Lamington National Park at O’Reilly’s Mountain Guesthouse 33 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 high tea and 7 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
8 Days, Monday 18 to Monday 25 April 2016
TOUR COST
$4,250 Per Person Twin Share $5,150 Single Price
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DAY 3: SEAWORLD B/D Today we have the day at Sea World, the first of many world class theme parks located on “The Coast”. We have planned to spend most of the day here. The program for the day will be provided on arrival so be sure to take note of the things you want to see – Shark Bay, Polar Bear Shores, Shark Attack, the Dolphin Nursery Pool and more. After dinner perhaps take the opportunity to visit the Surfers Paradise Night Markets. The markets have a vibrant atmosphere selling handicrafts, local produce, clothing, artwork and accessories.
Dolphin Show at Seaworld
DAY 8: O’REILLYS’ - PERTH B / IFM We farewell our hosts and head down the mountain this morning making our way to Brisbane Airport to connect with our flight to Perth. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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DAY 2: GETTING TO KNOW THE GOLD COAST B / L / D After breakfast we head out to get a feel of “The Coast”. Our first visit is to Skypoint, one of the world’s tallest residential buildings. We’ll take one of the fastest elevators in the world to the 77th floor and take in the brilliant views from the observation deck. For a more relaxing pace we then join our luncheon cruise with Wyndham Cruises. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, we cruise along the canal system and the Broadwater to view some magnificent homes and some of the world's most beautiful high rise apartments on the ever changing Surfers Paradise skyline. After we have some time to enjoy the resort before heading out for the evening. Tonight we are in for a real treat! There is no place on earth like the Australian outback... and no show on earth like the new Australian Outback Spectacular "High Country – Myths & Legends". Saddle up and join us on a captivating journey to the snow peaked mountains of the high country where enchanted whispers and legendary yarns come alive with the most inspiring stories of Australian characters. Be mesmerised by one of the biggest displays of special effects ever seen as we travel the Road to Omeo with Australia’s yesteryear ghosts. With a stirring new musical score and all the comedy, action and drama we come to expect, we look forward to the most breathtaking arena show ever produced under the Australian Outback Spectacular roof. After a fabulous night we return to the resort for dinner.
Tree Top Walk, which are accessible to all. Lunch will be provided before our afternoon 4WD tour where we visit Moran’s Falls, the Wishing Tree and Pats Bluff. What an exhilarating day in the mountains. We relax and enjoy dinner together for our final night on tour.
O-Reilly's Retreat DAY 7: O’REILLY`S RETREAT B/L/D After breakfast we spend the morning enjoying the beautiful scenery that surrounds O’Reilly’s. There are a number of short nature walks, including the famous
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AUTUMN LEAVES Join us on this wonderful 12 day tour starting in Adelaide and following the mighty Murray. 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.
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH TO ADELAIDE IFM / D Welcome to our 12 day Autumn Tour to south eastern Australia. This morning we transfer to Perth Airport to connect with our flight to Adelaide. We are met on arrival by our local touring coach. For those who haven’t been to Adelaide before we will enjoy a brief city sights tour. A great place to get an overview is from Montifore Hill where we can see the spot from where Colonel Light planned a great city of the future in the sweeping valley below. We then check into our hotel, settle in and meet up in the restaurant for our welcome dinner. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Adelaide for 1 night DAY 2: ADELAIDE TO MILDURA B/D After breakfast we are ready to begin our touring. We head north from Adelaide into the Barossa Valley with our first stop of the day at the Barossa Chateau which is nestled in one of Australia’s most important rose gardens. Here we enjoy morning tea and an antique tour. There is one of the largest collections of porcelain that you will ever see. This afternoon we travel via the Riverland to Mildura for a two night stay. Hotel: Quality Resort Inlander Mildura for 2 nights
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Autumn Leaves 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 that was established in 1919. Next stop is Woodsies Gem Shop, Australia’s largest gemstone cutting and jewellery manufacturing complex. We visit Aladdin’s Cave, see gem cutting displays and have time to purchase lunch from the Cave Inn Café. After lunch we have an appointment at the Australian Inland Botanic Garden. We travel the short distance to Varapodio Estate. We enjoy afternoon tea The PS Pyap and tastings of their award winning oils and see their range of salad dressings, olive oil mayonnaise and olive Pioneer Settlement Museum for a short cruise on oil cosmetics and soaps. It will be a fun day rounded off the PS Pyab – an historic paddleboat. This evening with dinner on board the PS Rothbury. there will be the opportunity to return to the Pioneer Settlement for a sensational after dark sound and DAY 4: MILDURA TO SWAN HILL B/L/D light show. A special transporter moves off into the Our touring today follows the course of the Murray darkness and back through 150 years of history. It’s a River from Mildura to Swan Hill. We stop for a break dramatic experience! at Euston and then continue along the Murray Valley Hotel: Ibis Styles, Swan Hill for 1 night Highway to a little place called Tooleybuc where we have arranged lunch at the local club. Early afternoon we will arrive into Swan Hill. We head straight to the
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DAY 6: THE HISTORIC RIVERPORT OF ECHUCA B / L / D Our first stop today is at the National Holden Museum here in Echuca. The Holden cars have a unique place in the hearts of all Australians. Can there be an adult Australian anywhere who has never driven a Holden - or at least ridden in one? The Holden Museum is dedicated to preserving the models and their memories. We break for Devonshire Tea at the Wistaria Café. We have some free time to wander the historic wharf area. Lunch today is with Murray River Paddlesteamers as we get to enjoy a Paddlesteamer cruise along the majestic Murray. Back on dry land we have a look at the Information Centre which used to be Customs House and travel back to the good ol’ days at Sharps Magic Movie House & Penny Arcade.
and into the future too. 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 12: POWERWORKS / PERTH B / L / IFM Today might be our last day on tour but don’t worry we still have a great day in store. We head to Morwell for our tour of Powerworks – a real mine and real Power Station. We will be taken on a guided tour to discover the vast energy technology complex centered on Magnificent Bright in Autumn Victoria’s La Trobe Valley. After our tour we join up for our final lunch together. This afternoon we head across DAY 8: BRIGHT B/L/D to Melbourne for our flight home. What a fabulous trip This morning we make our way south through we have had. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be Yackandandah, a classic colonial town, having changed waiting to take you home. little in appearance since last century with many buildings classified by the National Trust. Arriving in Bright, we our get chocolate fix for the day at Bright Chocolate Factory an Australian craft chocolate Tour and morning tea at Chateau Barossa company making small batches of chocolate from Locally guided tour of Mildura bean to bar. Don’t indulge too much as we have Visit to Woodsies Gem Shop lunch planned at the Riverdeck Café overlooking the Entry and train ride at the Australian Inland beautiful Ovens River. This afternoon we meet up with Botanic Garden, Mildura our guide as we have a look around town and take a Tasting at Varapodio Estate, Mildura drive through the Wandiligong Valley. To the south Dinner cruise on board PS Rothbury, Mildura of the town we can see the noted Wandi Poplars, at Pyab Cruise and Sound and Light Show, Pioneer their best in the autumn, and one of the largest apple Settlement Museum orchards in the Southern Hemisphere. Entry to Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum Entry to the National Holden Museum, Echuca DAY 9: THE GREAT ALPINE WAY B/L/D Morning tea at Wistaria Café, Echuca We farewell Beechworth and make our way through Entry to Sharps Magic Movie House Myrtleford where we stop for a photo opportunity at Visit to the Windmill Chocolate Shop Cafe the Phoenix Tree; a massive sculpture carved out of Entry to the Costume & Pioneer Museum, Benalla the trunk and roots of a red gum tree. Our next stop Tasting at Milawa Cheese Company, the Brown is Lavender Hue Lavender Farm. We meet the very Brothers Winery & at the Bright Chocolate Shop welcoming staff who will give us a talk on the farm Locally guided tour of Bright and the lavender before we enjoy our morning tea Talk and morning tea at Lavender Hue amongst the beautiful scent of the lavender. Our lunch Tasting and light lunch at Wyanga Park Winery, stop will be in Dinner Plain before our afternoon drive Lakes Entrance to Lakes Entrance. Very quickly we descend below the Visit the Robotic Dairy Centre snow line into lush cattle grazing country as we 5 pass Power Industry Tour through Omeo and Swifts Creek on our way to Bruthen and finally Lakes Entrance. Litchfield National Hotel: The Bellevue Lakes Entrance for 2 nights Park 33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager DAY 10: LAKES ENTRANCE B/L/D 33 Return economy airfares and taxes with Qantas First stop this morning will be the Visitor Information 33 Exclusive Kings Tour to Victoria with luxury coach Centre for an introduction to the region and then a travel throughout sightseeing tour of the town including Sculpture Park. 33 11 nights accommodation We also stop at a special place – Nyerimilang Heritage 33 30 Meals (breakfast & dinner daily and 8 lunches) Park. By late morning we will arrive at Wyanga Park 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary Winery which overlooks the North Arm at Lakes Entrance. It is the oldest vineyard in East Gippsland and is a fascinating venue for lunch (Henry’s Café at the winery is listed in the Age Good Food Guide. 12 Days, Tuesday 19 April to We have the rest of the afternoon to ourselves for a Saturday 30 April 2016 chance to relax or do our own exploring.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 7:ECHUCA TO BEECHWORTH - ANZAC DAY B / L / D After breakfast we set off for Shepparton - the main centre of the Goulburn Valley and the headquarters of the Goulburn Valley Irrigation System. 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. Our first stop here is the Costume and Pioneer Museum which is also the town's information centre. 'The Ned Kelly Story' is housed in a portable cell in which Ned was once imprisoned. After our lunch at the Benalla Bowls Club we make our way towards the beautiful township of Milawa. We visit the Milawa Cheese Company, located in the historic Murray Goulburn Butter Factory, for a tasting. And a visit to the area would not be complete without a taste or two of wine, so we break at Brown Brothers Winery for a tasting. Now we can all understand why this is called the “Gourmet Region”! Hotel: Beechworth Carriage Motor Inn for 2 nights
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DAY 11: SALE AND THE ROBOTIC DAIRY B/D We farewell the Lakes and make our way to Sale. The historic Port of Sale first opened to shipping in 1890 as the westernmost port in the Gippsland Lakes. Its prosperity grew from nearby mountain gold rushes and its strategic location on the route between Port Albert and the gold diggings. We enjoy a Port of Sale cruise followed by some time in town to buy lunch. This afternoon we are up to something a little different! Can you imagine a herd of dairy cows wandering into a modern dairy building when they please, to be milked by a robot? This almost unbelievable 21st century technology must be seen to be believed. We visit the Robotic Dairy Centre in Winnindoo to learn about the development of the dairy industry up to the present
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DAY 5: SWAN HILL TO ECHUCA B/L/D From one river port to another – our destination today is Echuca. Our morning stop is at Lake Boga; it is home to the famous Catalina Flying Boat A24-30 - one of only 4 in Australia. There is now a Flying Boat Museum and an interactive map with 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 which helps to control flooding along the river and provides water for the Kerang Lakes, an internationally recognised wetland. Late afternoon we arrive into Echuca for a 2 night stay. Hotel: Mercure Port of Echuca for 2 nights
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LORD HOWE ISLAND Lord Howe Island is located 702 km north east of Sydney and directly east of Port Macquarie. It is, by any measure, an exceptionally beautiful holiday destination which has become one of those secrets that visitors prefer to keep to themselves. The island is crescent shaped and is 11 km long and 2.8 km wide. It covers a total area of 1 455 hectares and there is a coral reef which runs for 6 km down the western side of the island enclosing a lagoon. The shape of the island, as the famous travel writer Jan Morris once observed, is ‘some sort of a sea scorpion, with the two high mountains at its southern end representing the sting in the tail.’
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Lord Howe Island
DAY 1: PERTH TO SYDNEY 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 Sydney. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel where we can settle in for the night. Hotel: Travelodge Phillip Street for 1 night DAY 2: SYDNEY TO LORD HOWE ISLAND B/D After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our flight to Lord Howe. Upon arrival, we are met by our local host and transferred to our accommodation. After settling in we will be treated to a slide show late afternoon before we make our way to dinner at the Anchorage restaurant. Hotel: Earls Anchorage for 7 nights
Earl’s Anchorage DAY 3: ORIENTATION B/L/D After breakfast, which will be at the Anchorage restaurant each day, we depart on our chase ‘n’ thyme half day Island tour. We are collected from the restaurant for a great introduction to the island. The tour gives a fascinating insight into the flora, fauna and also the unique Island way of life. Learning about Lord Howe Island from early settlement days until now is totally intriguing. We are even invited to the home of a local for morning tea. Our tour includes explanation every venue on the island including the waste and recycling centre (which is more interesting than you may imagine)! Lunch has been arranged for us at the Coral Café at the Museum. At 5pm we will be picked up to go to see historical movies at the local Community Hall. The movies run for an hour and all proceeds go to the local island school to help the students get off the island for an annual excursion. We can then walk across to the Anchorage Restaurant where we have another lovely dinner planned. DAY 4: CREATIVITY AND CURATOR B/L/D Once again we have breakfast at The Anchorage after which we are transferred to Ginnys’ Shed where we will have a chance to do some of our own artwork! It is here we can see island inspired, hand painted and dyed textiles using natural materials. Today we will have made a perfect souvenir of our time on Lord Howe Island. There is opportunity to do the Little Island Walk today with our guide ‘Ramblin’ Ronnie’ who will take a comfortable pace allowing a chance for commentary along the way. We have a picnic lunch arranged and have chosen a spot that is sure to have a great view as we eat it. This afternoon we arrive at the Museum where we will be given a lecture by Ian Hutton. Ian is the curator of the museum and a passionate environmentalist, saying “living on Lord Howe Island is like living inside a David Attenborough documentary”. He is involved in scientific fieldwork on projects as diverse as seabird ecology, rare plant surveys, snail surveys and climate change monitoring. This is promised to be a very interesting evening. Our dinner this evening is at the Coral Café at the museum, giving us a chance to look through some of the displays.
Explore the Island DAY 5: BIG DAY OUT B/L/D We have a “Big Day Out” planned today. Our Marine Adventures team will be taking us on an in depth tour of the North Bay of the island today. Here we can view the large variety of fish, turtles, stingrays and amazing corals of the world’s southern-most barrier reef on a glass bottom boat. The islands history of marine life will be portrayed with the relaxed commentary through the eyes of a sixth generation islander. There is an opportunity to snorkel in waters with some of the best visibility available. A BBQ lunch has been included on the beach and we take a guided walk along the beach where the birdlife is prolific. Bring your bathers, walking shoes and a hat as the day could include anything and everything! We can choose our own pace today. After a magnificent day we have some time to rest up and get changed for dinner. This evening we sample another of the fine restaurants of the island at Pandanus. The menu often includes fresh fish caught by local fishermen and local produce as much as possible.
on the cliffs and outer islands. Once again we meet our friend “Ramblin’ Ronnie”. We will be kept informed, and at times amused, as we wander through unique forest and learn some history, some information about our walk where we may also encounter the Lord Howe Island Woodhen, a brown flightless bird almost extinct in the 1970’s but after a successful program in the 1980’s, now has a stable population. Next we visit Ned’s Beach to Feed the Fish. This is a favorite Lord Howe Island ritual. All around your feet and legs you will see eager mullet, wrasse, garfish, silver drummer, spangled emperor and metre-long kingfish. A great experience, not to be missed. There will be a chance to freshen up before we head out to Dinner at the Golf Club which has one of the most picturesque views of any course, anywhere. DAY 8: FREE DAY B/D Today is free to do as you please. Why not play a game of golf? If there are any water sports or tours you have missed out on now is your chance! Mount Gower is there to be tackled if you feel super human (This is an 8 hour strenuous walking trail)! Your tour escort and local guide can help organise additional touring for you. We meet together for our dinner transfer taking us to the Milky Way restaurant. DAY 9: LORD HOWE ISLAND TO PERTH B/ IFM Today we sadly farewell Lord Howe Island and our new found friends after a fantastic week on the island. Mid-morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Perth via Sydney. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you safely home
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy a Glass Bottom Boad Ride DAY 6: SOUTH OF THE ISLAND B/D Today we take a Glass Bottom Boat trip on the lagoon. The brilliant blue lagoon is formed by a natural barrier of 6km of the world’s southernmost coral reef. The waters are home to more than 500 species of fish and 90 species of coral. We will see beautiful coral outcrops, surging stands of algae, colourful sponges and a wonderful array of fish life as we cruise over Comets Hole and Erscotts Hole. There is the opportunity to go snorkeling if we wish. Our afternoon is free to do as we wish (all expenses at passengers own cost this afternoon). Options include hiring a bike to see the island at our own pace, take a walk, go for a swim or your guide can even arrange a fishing trip, diving or simply go back to the apartment for a rest. Our dinner will be at the Anchorage restaurant where they have put on a special menu just for us. DAY 7: RAMBLIN AROUND THE ISLAND B/D Today, if the weather is good we will take the opportunity to do our Around Island Cruise. The cruise takes us close to the stunning vertical cliffs of Mt Gower and Mount Lidgbird. We can spot Ball’s Pyramid in the distance on our way around the island. Cruise past the Admiralty Isles, see the arch, the Gulch and the Herring Pools. Bird life is in abundance on the island and it’s a great opportunity to see some of them, such as the red-tailed tropic bird, masked boobies, sooty terns and common noddies that nest
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Lord Howe Island Cruise Half day Island tour Visit Neds beach Craft Activity at Ginny’s Shed Little Island walking tour Glass bottom boat cruise Talk from Ian Hutton ( A local from Lord Howe Island)
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes with Qantas 33 1 night at the Travelodge Phillip Street, Sydney 33 7 nights at Earls Anchorage, Lord Howe Island 33 Sightseeing as per the itinerary 33 Breakfast daily, 3 lunches & 7 dinners
TOUR DATES
9 Days, Monday 25 April to Tuesday 3 May 2016
TOUR COST
$5,495 Per Person, Twin Share $6,485 Single Price
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Home Valley Station
THE KIMBERLEY
Kununurra & Home Valley Station Join us on this Winter Getaway to Kununurra & the Home Valley Station. Home Valley Station is located close to the mighty Pentecost River, at the foot of the majestic Cockburn Range. Experience the exhilaration of barramundi fishing, soak in the unforgettable scenery of the East Kimberley and be inspired by the region's Indigenous people. FULLY ESCORTED FOR ONLY
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The Kimberley: Kununurra & Home Valley Station
DAY 1: PERTH TO KUNUNURRA IFM / D Welcome to our Kimberly Adventure. What a great way to see this fabulous region as we fly in to Kununurra. We meet up at Perth Airport for our flight. We will be met by our local Coach Captain and transferred to the Kimberley Grande – after we unpack we can meet up in the resort restaurant for our first celebratory holiday dinner. Hotel: Ibis Styles Kununurra Hotel for 2 nights
Enjoy Fish 'n' Chips in Lake Argyle We’re sure to see a huge variety of birds, in particular, Mr and Mrs Osprey and nest, brolgas, cormorants, ibis, egrets, darters, corellas, herons, whistling ducks, magpie geese, sea eagles – just to name a few! We might see a few Johnston freshwater crocodiles too. How does some champagne and nibbles sound as we watch the sun set over Lake Argyle. We’ll enjoy dinner overlooking the lake - what a fantastic first taste of Kununurra!
Boab Tree at Home Valley Station transformed into a whirlwind of cinematic activity. Names such as Baz Luhrmann, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, David Gulpilil, and others have been left in signature on the walls of the homestead. We arrive in to our accommodation tonight at Home Valley Station. Hotel: Home Valley Station for 2 nights DAY 4: HOME VALLEY B/L/D This morning we meet up with our Station guide. The natural beauty of the Station and its surrounds are brought to life as we are taken on an informative tour of the area. This afternoon we head back for lunch and a free afternoon. There is plenty to do and enjoy. Take a walk, a helicopter flight (own expense) or just read your book by the pool. One of the many highlights of our trip will be the exquisite Champagne Sunset Tour tonight at the private HV8 Lookout. HV8 Guides will tell us about the history and geology of the area as we take in the breathtaking view over the majestic Cockburn Range.
Lake Argyle DAY 3: KUNUNURRA TO HOME VALLEY STATION B/L/D All packed and ready to hit the outback we have an early start this morning as we travel west then north from Kununurra. We stop at Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve, an important waterbird feeding and breeding area. Both freshwater and saltwater crocodiles inhabit Parry Lagoons, so stay well back from the water’s edge! We now continue to Wyndham, a small frontier town that typifies the character of the Kimberley. Our lunch venue today is Diggers Rest Station – just one of the working cattle stations that we will visit on our journey. As we travel along the picturesque King River Road, we can see a Boab Prison Tree. We enjoy a Ploughmans lunch at the station. More recently, much of the film “Australia” was shot at the station. Digger’s Rest Station was home to over 90 of the film’s crew and cast for several weeks in 2007 when the property was
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares including taxes 33 Exclusive Kings Tour to Kununurra and the Home Valley Station 33 2 nights at the Ibis Styles Kununurra 33 2 nights at the Home Valley Station 33 Includes breakfast daily, 4 lunches & 4 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
5 Days, Friday 3 to Tuesday 7 June 2016
TOUR COST
$3,995 Per Person, Twin Share $4,500 Single Price
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DAY 5: EL QUESTRO STATION AND HOME B/L/D We farewell our home at Home Valley and head towards the beautiful El Questro Station, a million acre cattle station and wilderness park. Hidden within the fiery red of El Questro's Cockburn Range. We have organized a morning cruise along the Chamberlain Gorge, one of the best introductions to the history and ecology of El Questro. A 3km fresh waterhole bound by dramatic and towering escarpments, it is home to a range of flora and fauna. There are no crowds here as the Gorge can only be accessed by boat. We stop off at the Station Store for a light lunch before we are back on the road. We say farewell to the dirt as we make our way into Kununurra for our afternoon flight home to Perth. Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you home.
El Questro's Cockburn Range
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Day tour to Zebra Rock Mine & Gallery including lunch, cruise, evening canapés and dinner, Kununurra Sunset tour at Home Valley Station including drinks and nibbles Wilderness Park Entry El Questro Station Chamberlain Gorge El Questro Station Lunch at Diggers Rest Station, Wyndam Locally guided Station tour –Home Valley Station
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DAY 2: ZEBRA ROCK MINE B/L/D We have a later start and head out in our custom 4x4 coach to the Zebra Mine where we spend the rest of the day. Lunch will be freshly caught Silver Cobbler and they say the lunch hits a 10 on the “fish ‘n chipodometer”!! We’ll take a tour of the mine then enjoy our afternoon tea. It’s now time to board our Wetlands Cruise; the wetlands are situated on the eastern side of Lake Argyle where the many creeks feed into the dam.
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KIMBERLEY CRUISE
From Broome to Darwin on-board the Coral Expeditions 1 There simply no better way to discover the Kimberley than by small ship, allowing you to access all of the icons of the coast that are inaccessible by road. And, there’s no better way than with Coral Expeditions, the pioneer and acknowledged leader in Kimberley expedition cruising. Throughout your expedition our all-Australian staff and expert team of Guest Lecturers will impart a wealth of knowledge covering the region’s landscapes, history and culture – insights that only true local knowledge can deliver. And, when you discover the Kimberley with Coral Expeditions you won’t be required to visit a foreign port during your cruise – a regulation applying to our foreign-owned competitors – ensuring you make the most of every minute discovering the wonders of the Kimberley.
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$ ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH TO BROOME 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 Broome. On arrival we will be transferred to the hotel where we can settle in in for the night and enjoy dinner with the group. Hotel: The Mangrove, Broome for 2 nights DAY 2: WILLIE CREEK PEARL FARM B/L Today we enjoy a tour to Willie Creek Pearl farm. Knowledgeable guides will reveal the intricate processes of today’s modern cultured pearling industry on our pearl farm tour including a boat cruise, lunch and jewellery showroom time. We arrive back in to Broome mid-afternoon with time to relax or explore.
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Kimberley Cruise: From Broome to Darwin on-board the Coral Expeditions 1 and Darwin. This evening meet your fellow travellers and 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
Willie Creek Pearl Farm DAY 3: EMBARK CRUISE B/L/D This afternoon we transfer to Broome Wharf to board Coral Expeditions 1 (formerly Coral Princess) to experience all of the icons of the Kimberley Coast over ten unforgettable days of cruising between Broome
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Kimberley Cruise: From Broome to Darwin on-board the Coral Expeditions 1 DAY 4: LACEPEDE ISLANDS B/L/D We cruise through Pender Bay and, subject to weather and tides, visit the Lacepede Islands, a series of low islands consisting of coarse sand and coral rubble lying atop a platform reef. This nature reserve has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area as it supports up to 18,000 breeding pairs of Brown Boobies and Roseate Terns, possibly the largest such population in the world. 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. DAY 5: HORIZONTAL FALLS AND 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 6: 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 9: CAREENING BAY AND BIGGE ISLAND B / L / D At Careening Bay our lecturers lead us 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 10: HATHAWAY’S HIDEAWAY AND MITCHEL FALLS B/L/D After anchoring in Winyalken Bay we travel ashore aboard Explorer to explore the maze of natural sandstone caves known as Hathaway’s Hideaway. Later, helicopters are available for optional scenic flights over the Mitchell Plateau for close up views of the mighty four-tiered Mitchell Falls (additional expense). This evening, enjoy a spectacular Indian Ocean sunset as we indulge in a gourmet Aussie Beach BBQ. DAY 11: VANSITTART BAY DC3 AND JAR ISLAND B / L / D Join our 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. Our Guest Lecturers will point out fine examples of the Kimberley’s mysterious Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion), dating back some 20,000 years.
DAY 15: DARWIN TO PERTH B After a fabulous holiday it is time to head home. We transfer from our accommodation to the airport to board our flight. Upon arriving in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Lord Howe Island Cruise Half day Island tour Craft Activity at Ginny’s Shed Little Island walking tour Glass bottom boat cruise Talk from Ian Hutton (A local from Lord Howe Island)
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager in Broome and Darwin 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 2 nights at the Mangrove, Broome 33 2 nights at the Darwin Central, Darwin 33 10 night cruise on board the Coral Expeditions 1 including all meals, activities & lecturers 33 Breakfast daily, 12 lunches & 11 dinners 33 Transfers throughout
TOUR DATES
15 Days, Saturday 23 July to Saturday 6 August 2016
TOUR COST
Montgomery Reef, Kimberley Coast DAY 7: DOUBTFUL BAY AND 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 our 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.
Discover the reef's marine life DAY 8: PRINCE REGENT RIVER AND KING CASCADES 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.
King George Falls DAY 12: KING GEORGE RIVER AND FALLS B/L/D We visit Tranquil Bay for beach walking and exploration. Later we discover the last of the Kimberley’s ‘big’ rivers, the mighty King George. Aboard Explorer, our specially designed excursion vessel, we’ll explore scenic gorges, and in our inflatable zodiacs we’ll cruise close to the base of magnificent King George Falls, the tallest waterfalls in Western Australia towering some 80 metres above the river below. DAY 13: DISEMBARK IN DARWIN B Our unforgettable cruise along the Kimberley coast concludes this morning. We disembark and transfer to our centrally located accommodation. The remainder of the day is free to explore the sights of Darwin. This evening you may wish to explore the multicultural culinary delights of Mindil Beach Sunset Market. Hotel: Darwin Central for 2 nights DAY 14: LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK B/L An early start today as we follow the Stuart Highway via the township of Batchelor to Litchfield National Park where we will visit the main falls. First stop is Florence Falls, where you have the opportunity for a scenic and interpretive bush and monsoon vine forest walk. There is also the chance for a swim by making your way down the stairs to the plunge pool below. Travel on to Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole at the base of the falls. Finally we visit Wangi Falls, with its large crystal clear pool, another relaxing spot for a swim. A great day for taking many fascinating photos, including the amazing stand of termite mounds
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Cabins $9,995 Per Person, Twin Share $13,995 Single Price Staterooms $10,850 Per Person, Twin Share $15,295 Single Price Upper Deck Staterooms $11,250 Per Person, Twin Share $15,950 Single Price Deluxe Staterooms $11,495 Per Person, Twin Share $16,450 Single Price
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A Tropical Winter Getaway What better way to get away from the Perth’s winter and spend seven nights at the Pullman International in Cairns. With its tropical feel and fantastic itinerary including a day at Kuranda including the Kuranda Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Daintree River Cruise and Cairns Night Zoo including dinner this is one tour not to be missed.
FULLY ESCORTED FOR ONLY
3,550*
$ 26
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ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Cairns: A Tropical Winter Getaway
DAY 1: PERTH - CAIRNS IFM / SUPPER 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 Cairns. Upon arrival we transfer to our lovely hotel where you can settle in for your seven night stay. Hotel: Pullman Hotel or similar for 7 nights DAY 2: EXPLORING CAIRNS B/D This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cairns. Cairns was founded in 1876 as a service town to support the gold rush and took its name from the State Governor, Sir William Cairns. We have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the sunshine, the resort’s facilities or perhaps some local shopping.
Cairns DAY 3: PORT DOUGLAS B Today we drive north to spend the morning at the Wildlife Habitat at Port Douglas. The Habitat is a Wildlife immersion exhibit - an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle in a spacious and natural setting. We can wander along elevated boardwalks, observing up close a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly and roam freely. Late morning, we travel north along the Marlin Coast to Port Douglas – a former fishing village that became a tourist mecca when Christopher Skase invested in the area and built the Sheraton Mirage. We enjoy some free time for a wander down the main street with the opportunity to purchase lunch. We return to Cairns this afternoon. The hotel is within walking distance to some great restaurants on the marina or the Cairns RSL.
DAY 5: ENJOY THE DAY AT LEISURE B Today is a free day – you may wish to book an optional tour (own expense) to the Great Barrier Reef. Each night when the sun sets, Cairns Night Markets come alive. Featuring over 70 retail outlets and home to a myriad of food options, Cairns Night Markets are the perfect place to grab dinner and hunt for a bargain. The hustle and bustle of the market in the open air
Coffee at Jaques Coffee in Mareeba setting makes for an electrifying shopping experience. Tonight we will go to the markets for those who wish to join and have dinner. DAY 6: ATHERTON TABLELANDS B/L/D Our destination today is the unique area known as the Atherton Tablelands. Our first stop is Jaques Coffee in Mareeba. Here, we discover the world of Coffee and how it is grown. Our tour includes a short "The Jaques Coffee Movie" which will show us the different aspects of the Coffee Plantation and learn about the processing and harvesting of coffee in Australia. We enjoy morning tea here then head across the range to visit the Curtain Fig Tree. To count the tangled roots of the Curtain Fig would take a week. Its curtain of aerial roots drop 15 metres (49 feet) to the ground. The Atherton Tableland is rather a unique place in Australia and what makes it so special is the combination of its geographic location in the Tropics (between 400 and 1100 metres), its pleasant climate and the volcanic activities which have shaped large parts of its landscape. One of the most dramatic examples of this is Lake Barrine –a beautiful volcanic Crater Lake. Its here we enjoy lunch in the lake tearooms before a cruise with great commentary.
Cairns Night Zoo DAY 8: CAIRNS - PERTH B / IFM After breakfast we check out of the hotel, transfer to the airport and begin our journey home. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home, ending a fantastic Winter Getaway.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
A day at Kuranda including the Kuranda Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Atherton Tablelands, Curtain Fig Tree Jaques Coffee and Lake Barrine Daintree River Cruise Australian Muster Experience Cairns Night Zoo including dinner
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes flying Qantas 33 Exclusive Kings Tours of Cairns with luxury coach travel 33 7-nights accommodation at the Pullman International Cairns Hotel or similar 33 Breakfast daily, 3 Lunches & 5 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES Unique Flora and Fauna of the Daintree DAY 7: HEADING NORTH & CAIRNS NIGHT ZOO B / L / D After breakfast we head north to the Daintree. Here we enjoy a one hour river cruise with knowledgeable, local, naturalist guided commentary, unique flora and fauna. We then head to the Whynabeel Valley to experience the Australian Muster Experience which celebrates the spirit of wild outback Australia. Returning to Cairns we have some time to relax. Tonight, we visit the Cairns Night Zoo!! On arrival, enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner with fresh garden salads followed by dessert. Guides will then provide
8 Days, Monday 25 July to Monday 1 August 2016
TOUR COST
$3,550 Per Person Twin Share $4,155 Single Price
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DAY 4: KURANDA B/L/D One of the “must do” tours in Cairns is a ride on the historic Kuranda Train for the spectacular ride to the famous, tropical plant clad Kuranda Station. The train journey takes us through the magnificent Barron Falls National Park. Highlights of the ride are picturesque valleys, jungles, railway bridges, tunnels built over a century ago and the Barron Falls themselves. Perched above Cairns on the top of the Range and surrounded by World Heritage Listed Rain Forest is the village of Kuranda. We take a look at Kuranda Butterfly Park before enjoying out tasting platter at Frogs Restaurant. This afternoon, there will be time for a look around Kuranda before descending from the range aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Skyrail takes us across the rooftop of World Heritage listed rainforest areas and back down to the coastal plain. Stretching 7.5 kilometres across the rainforest canopy, it is the world’s longest gondola cableway. The views are spectacular.
us with a torch and lead us into the darkness to meet the creatures of the night. After a complimentary cold beer or wine, join in the fun as the guides teach us some famous Aussie Bush Dances. Dance and single along – it’s a lot of fun.
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CAMBODIA CRUISE
Including Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam To coincide with 30 year celebration in 2016 and the charity we support in Cambodia; the Tabitha Foundation, we would like to extend an invitation to you to join us on this relaxing and cultural tour/cruise to Cambodia. FULLY ESCORTED FROM ONLY
4,950*
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ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH / SIEM REAP IFM / D Arrive in Siem Reap and be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, visit the most enduring capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom, a walled city complex within the Angkor Archaeological Park. This amazing World Heritage-listed park contains the remains of different Khmer empire capitals. Visit iconic landmarks including the 13th-century temple Bayon. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers whilst enjoying a Welcome Dinner at your hotel. After dinner, witness a magnificent performance of traditional Apsara dance. Special Stay – enjoy an indulgent and relaxing stay at the prestigious Shinta Mani Resort in Siem Reap. Hotel: Shinta Mani Resort, Siem Reap for 2 nights
Cambodia Cruise: Including Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam that manufacture handmade copper souvenirs. Then head to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Enjoy a delicious dinner on your ship tonight followed by a marvellous Khmer folk performance.
Learn how rice paper is made!
Royal Palace in Phnom Penh DAY 6: PHNOM PENH B/L/D This morning join an excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). This afternoon in Phnom Penh, a tour takes you to visit the magnificent Royal Palace, which is the official residence of the King of Cambodia. You’ll also see the opulent Silver Pagoda, located within the Royal Palace complex. After dinner this evening perhaps step out for an evening walk around this fascinating capital and explore the sights at night.
Enjoy a Traditional Apsara Dance
DAY 12: HO CHI MINH/PERTH B / IFM After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. On arrival in to Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
View the spectacular sunset over Angkor Wat See the infamous Killing Fields Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels Take a tour of Tan Chau by rickshaw
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Two nights in Siem Reap including sightseeing 33 Seven night Mekong River Cruise including all meals 33 Two nights in Ho Chi Minh including sightseeing 33 28 meals (11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners) 33 International wine included with lunch and dinner on the cruise 33 Soft drink, local beer and spirits including at all times during the cruise
TOUR DATES
12, Days, Sunday 31 January to Thursday 11 February 2016
TOUR COST
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DAY 7: CAMBODIA TO VIETNAM B/L/D Spend today on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. Offering views, reclining lounges, Tai Chi classes, a swimming pool and cold drinks from the bar, the Sun Deck is a great place to relax. This afternoon, you might like to attend a fruitcarving demonstration by the ship’s chef while border formalities are carried out and you cross into Vietnam. Tonight, perhaps watch a documentary film about Pol Pot, leader of the Khmer Rouge, as your ship cruises DAY 3: SIEM REAP, EMBARK CRUISE B / L / D towards Tan Chau. Depart Siem Reap for the mighty Mekong River, which B/L/D forms the arterial river through southern Vietnam and DAY 8: TAN CHAU, SA DEC Cambodia. Floating villages line the tributaries of this This morning after breakfast, transfer to a small boat lush region and swathes of paddy fields stretch into and travel along the Mekong’s tiny tributaries where the horizon. Quaint riverside towns and sleepy rural stilt houses lean on each other haphazardly. Here, go villages lend the Mekong a unique charm. Board your ashore for a tour of Tan Chau by rickshaw, and get a river ship, the RV La Marguerite, and get set to explore. real insight into life on the Mekong. Enhance this The ship’s array of facilities ensures every moment of insight even further and visit fascinating local artisan cruising presents the opportunity for relaxation and workshops before you re-board your ship. Spend entertainment. This evening, after settling in to your time relaxing and enjoying the onboard facilities. This suite, enjoy a delicious Welcome Dinner on board, afternoon, perhaps attend an informative lecture on Vietnam in the ship’s lounge before a delicious dinner. savouring Asian or Western fare. Cruise: Stay: RV La Marguerite for 7 nights DAY 9: MEKONG RIVER CRUISE, VIETNAM B/L/D This morning, take a boat ride to Sa Dec for a tour. Laos MYANMAR Here, you’ll see Huynh Thuy Le’s old house (once the lover of French writer Marguerite Duras, the namesake of the RV La Marguerite). After lunch, a local boat takes you to the river-land town of Cai Be. Go ashore to see Cai Be’s French Gothic Cathedral and a visit to a local rice paper manufacturer to learn how rice paper is made. Return to your ship for dinner. DAY 2: ANGKOR, SIEM REAP B This morning is at leisure. Later, visit Ta Prohm, a temple famous for its intertwined trees. Like a Local – visit Opportunities of Development through Art (ODA), which provides support and education for poor and underprivileged children. This evening, cap off the day with a spectacular sunset over Angkor Wat, also located within the Angkor Archaeological Park.
DAY 11: SAIGON SIGHTSEEING B/D Spend time exploring Vietnam’s vibrant Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure today. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
FLY FREE INCLUDING TAXES OF UP TO $600PP PLUS RECEIVE A FURTHER ThailandDISCOUNT OF $500PP
7 Night on the La Marguerite DAY 4: MEKONG RIVER CRUISE, CAMBODIA B / L / D Glide to Kampong Tralach, where a guided small-boat excursion takes you past a number of fishing villages into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang. Like a Local – take an ox-cart ride, a popular method of transport in rural Cambodia. Like a Local – Travel to the town of Oudong and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing. DAY 5: KOH CHEN, PHNOM PENH B/L/D Explore Koh Chen today, a small village specialising in silver and copperware. Visit some home-workshops
DAY 10: DISEMBARK SHIP, CU CHI TUNNELS, SAIGON B/L Disembark at My Tho Port today and travel by coach to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network, the tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat. They also served as communication and supply routes, hospitals, weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. Special Stay – be close to the action at the Grand Hotel Saigon. Hotel: Grand Hotel Saigon for 2 nights
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IMPERIAL RAJASTHAN OF INDIA Join Kings Tours and Travel on a heritage journey through timeless Rajasthan, where Maharajahs built forts and lavish palaces towering over desert cities. Many of these palaces have been converted into modern hotels, making India one of the few places in the world where you can still truly live like a king.
FULLY ESCORTED FOR ONLY
8,150*
$ 30
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ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING
Imperial Rajasthan of India
DAY 1: PERTH TO SINGAPORE IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private car and transferred to the airport for your flight to Singapore. On arrival in Singapore we are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts for 1 night
DAY 13: UDAIPUR, VENICE OF THE EAST B/D Drive to Ranakpur, the temple town of Rajasthan. Explore the elaborate carvings and classic architecture of the sprawling Jain temples, which are regarded as perhaps the best in the country. Now through the undulating countryside to Udaipur, the beautiful ‘City of Lakes’. This evening, enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Hotel: Leela Palace, Udaipur for 2 nights Amber Fort DAY 7: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING B/D After a restful night’s sleep, ascend by jeep to the Amber Fort, it’s royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirrors, glass and exquisite paintings. Back in Jaipur, see the ‘Hawa Mahal’ (The Palace of Winds) and visit the City Palace Museum and royal observatory.
Royal Plaza on Scotts DAY 2: SINGAPORE TO DELHI B Enjoy the morning at your leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Welcome to India! On arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you are greeted with a traditional floral garland and transferred to your hotel. Hotel: Trident Gurgaon, Delhi for 3 nights DAY 3: DELHI B/D Delhi, a rich melting pot of old and new. Enjoy today at your leisure. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with a delicious meal. DAY 4: DELHI SIGHTSEEING B/D After breakfast enjoy a ride by rickshaw through the lanes of Chandni Chowk bazaar in Old Delhi. See the Red Fort, visit the Gandhi memorial at Raj Ghat and the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Later, drive along the broad Rajpath past the India Gate and Parliament House to visit the Tomb of Humayun. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. DAY 5: AGRA & THE TAJ MAHAL B/D On arrival check-in to your hotel. Later, visit the lustrous Taj Mahal, a monument of love and flawless architectural creation, built by an emperor in memory of his beloved queen. Afterwards, witness the hustle and bustle of everyday life as you make your way through the city to Agra Fort, a powerful fortress of red sandstone. After your tour through the palatial Royal Pavilions and gardens there is free time to relax. Later, you could choose to attend an optional spectacular stage musical production which follows the ‘Saga of Love’ that inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal. Hotel: Jaypee Palace, Agra for 1 night
DAY 8: BIKANER B/D Depart Jaipur and head northwest to the fortified desert city of Bikaner, known for its camel festival which is celebrated on a grand scale every January. Learn all about this indispensable ship of the desert at the Camel Research and Breeding Farm before reaching your hotel. Hotel: Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner for 1 night DAY 9: THE SUN CITY, JAISALMER B/D Your tour of Bikaner includes the Junagarh Fort, an unassailable fortress comprising of various palaces, pavilions and a museum containing priceless art and antiques. This afternoon continue through the Great Thar Desert to the trade route town of Jaisalmer, crowned by its hill top fortress. Hotel: Suryagarh, Jaisalmer for 2 nights DAY 10: JAISALMER SIGHTSEEING B/D In the morning, embark on a city tour of Jaisalmer, visiting Garhi Sagar Lake and the Fort built in 1156 but still in use today. Pass by the local market where you can witness desert life at its best. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. No visit to Jaisalmer is complete without a trip into the rippling Kanoi Sand Dunes, with dinner at the dunes, under a perpetual sky scattered with stars, it’s an amazing experience. DAY 11: THE ‘BLUE CITY’ OF JODHPUR B/D Follow the ancient silk routes to the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur and your beautiful hotel. Later, journey to Rohet and feel the very pulse of rural Rajasthan on your ‘Village Safari’ where you are welcomed into the homes of the local Bishnoi people to share a slice of their life. Hotel: Indana hotel, Jodhpur for 2 nights DAY 12: EXPLORE MEHRANGARH FORT B/D After breakfast, Visit Mehrangarh Fort set on a cliff a hundred feet above the city skyline and the white marble Jaswant Thada. Experience a tuk tuk ride through the ancient winding streets before returning to your hotel where the rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the surroundings of your luxury hotel.
DAY 14: UDAIPUR SIGHTSEEING B/D In the morning, sightseeing includes the City Palace complex, private residence of the ‘King of Kings’. Wander through the markets and bazaars to visit the Jagdish Temple and Garden of the Maids of the Honour. This evening enjoy a boat cruise on the serene waters of Lake Pichola followed by a special Celebration Dinner with drinks. DAY 15 / 16: DELHI TO PERTH B / IFM Your tour draws to a close after breakfast today. Check out from hotel and transfer to the Airport for your flight back to Delhi and then fly to Perth via Singapore. Upon arrival your driver will be waiting to take you home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Take a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk Bazaar See the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) Visit the City Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar Visit the Jagdish Temple and Garden of the Maids of the Honour Dine under the stars at Kanoi Sand Dunes Admire the fairy-tale palaces of the Agra Fort Experience rural village life with a ‘jeep safari’ Visit Garhi Sagar Lake and Fort
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes with Singapore Airlines 33 1 night in Singapore at the Royal Plaza on Scotts 33 13 nights accommodation at 5 star hotels throughout India 33 Porterage 33 Luxury air-conditioned coach 33 Hotel and restaurant tips included 33 Complimentary WiFi 33 Transfers throughout
TOUR DATES
16 Days, Saturday 27 February to Sunday 13 March 2016
TOUR COST
$8,150 Per Person, Twin Share $10,590 Single Price *Visa required for this destination (additional expense) The above cost includes $850pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
The Taj Mahal DAY 6: JAIPUR, THE ‘PINK CITY’ B/D There is the option of witnessing the Taj Mahal at dawn before driving on to the ancient Mughul capital of Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted city full of architectural wonder. Then continue to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Hotel: Le Meridien, Jaipur for 2 nights
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NEW ZEALAND RAIL & COACH This extremely popular tour has been designed specifically for rail enthusiasts to enjoy the best of New Zealand. Travellers will enjoy the best that New Zealand has to offer on the world famous TranzAlpine Rail Journey and a cruise on magnificent Milford Sound.
FULLY ESCORTED FOR ONLY
6,550*
$ ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1 & 2: PERTH TO AUCKLAND IFM / D Relax and enjoy your home pick up by private vehicle. Transfer to the airport to meet your fellow travellers and board your overnight flight to Auckland. Upon arrival into Auckland, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Early hotel check-in and breakfast have been included at the hotel this morning. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Hotel: Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland DAY 3: AUCKLAND TO BAY OF ISLANDS B/D Today enjoy an Auckland 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, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands for 2 nights
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New Zealand Rail & Coach DAY 4: BAY OF ISLANDS FREE DAY 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 to choose from the many optional activities available, including a tall sailing ship experience or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
DAY 6: AUCKLAND TO ROTORUA B/L/D Depart Auckland and travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train. Visit the restoration workshop and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning tea will be served. Depart Glenbrook and travel through magnificent countryside to Longlands Farm & Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. Next, continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley DAY 5: BAY OF ISLANDS AUCKLAND’S Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand NORTH SHORE B / D feed rainbow trout. Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south via - Superior Rooms for 2 nights Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe where you will enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. DAY 7: ROTORUA B/D Continue to Auckland’s north shore for some time at Today begins with a Gondola ride and breakfast at leisure. Why not take a stroll to the nearby beach for Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge ride! views of Rangitoto Island, Auckland Harbour and the Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour Hauraki Gulf. Hotel: Spencer on Byron for 1 night of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Enjoy some free time
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New Zealand Rail & Coach this afternoon before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. DAY 8: ROTORUA TO WELLINGTON B/D Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake Taupo for some free time to enjoy this scenic lakeside town. Travel via the Tongariro National Park and this afternoon visit Southward Car Museum, home to a comprehensive collection of veteran and vintage cars. Continue south along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington. Hotel: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor for 2 nights DAY 9: WELLINGTON B Enjoy an extensive city tour in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. Enjoy free time at leisure this afternoon. This evening is also free to dine out at one of the many fine local restaurants. DAY 10: WELLINGTON TO KAIKOURA B/D This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey that showcases the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side and the rugged scenic coastline on the other. Travel through numerous tunnels and across several bridges before departing the train in Kaikoura. Hotel Donegal House DAY 11: KAIKOURA TO CHRISTCHURCH B/D A leisurely start this morning with time to enjoy the tranquil setting. Travel south through some of the finest farmland areas to the garden city of Christchurch for an introductory city sights tour. Hotel: Quality Hotel Elms for 1 night DAY 12: CHRISTCHURCH TO ARTHUR`S PASS TO FRANZ JOSEF B/D This morning board the TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before arriving at Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing) for 1 night DAY 13: FRANZ JOSEF TO QUEENSTOWN B See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a year round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Hotel 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 which the chef will prepare in front of you at the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano on your return cruise.
DAY 15: QUEENSTOWN TO MILFORD SOUND B/D This morning travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via Te Anau to Milford Sound and board the Milford Mariner for your amazing overnight cruise. There is plenty of time to view the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife - you’re bound to encounter seals and if you’re lucky maybe dolphins and penguins. As evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the onboard chef. Overnight: Milford Mariner
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 INCLUDES
Lake Te Anau DAY 16: MILFORD TO TE ANAU B/D Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back out to the Tasman Sea (weather permitting) to explore more of the 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 (Deluxe Rooms) DAY 17: TE ANAU TO 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
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Return airfares from Perth 33 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 Five multiple night hotel stays 33 Hotel porterage 33 Four spectacular rail journeys 33 Five scenic cruises 33 All sightseeing and pre paid attractions 33 GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) 33 Bonus Grand Pacific Tours jacket 33 Bonus Grand Pacific Tours cap 33 Bonus Grand Pacific Tours diary
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33 19 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Skyline Restaurant, Rotorua 33 15 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Farewell Dinner, Christchurch 33 1 specialty lunch, Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata 33 2 delicious morning teas
TOUR DATES Dunedin 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.
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DAY 19: DUNEDIN TO 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 DUNEDIN with your new found friends. Hotel: Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport for 1 night DAY 20: FLY TO PERTH B /IFM Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Perth via Auckland after a memorable New Zealand holiday. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA
Including the International Peony Festival Join Kings Tours and Travel on this exclusive tour of China. Besides seeing some of the country’s greatest sights such as the Terracotta Warriors, The Great Wall and cruising down the Yangtze, we’ll pay a special visit to the International Peony Festival, the largest event of its type in the world. Luoyang, where the festival occurs, was China’s capital in ancient times. Peonies were known in China as far back as 1000 BCE; perhaps the story of peonies began in the garden in China!?
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DAY 2: CITY SIGHTS B/L/D After breakfast we visit Tiananmen Square, the biggest city square in the world. Then walk to the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace in the world. Visit the Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre. Tonight we enjoy a Kung Fu Show. DAY 3: GREAT WALL OF CHINA B/L/D After breakfast, you will visit the Jade Factory which is home to the most famous arts & crafts in Beijing. Excursion to the Great Wall to explore the wonders of the world. Lunch will be at a restaurant located in a Cloisonne Factory. Visit the Changling Tomb -- the largest and best preserved tomb among the 13 Ming Tombs where the emperors in the Ming Dynasty were buried. On the way back to the city, a photo stop when we pass by the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube which are the sites of the Olympic Games held in 2008.
The Great Wall of China DAY 4: SUMMER PALACE / HOSTED FAMILY LUNCH B/L/D We will visit the Summer Palace in the morning where the emperors spent their summer time in the old days. From there you will take the old fashioned Rickshaw and explore the 200 year old Hutongs & streets of Beijing. You will have lunch at a local family’s home and talk to the local residence for any topics of your interests. In the afternoon head to the Silk Market for shopping and later that evening enjoy Peking Duck for dinner. DAY 5: BEIJING TO LUOYANG B/L/D Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning. Transfer to the train station for an early afternoon bullet train to Luoyang. Meet at Luoyang train station and transfer to hotel. Hotel: Luoyang Hotel or similar for 3 nights DAY 6: PEONY FESTIVAL B/L/D Luoyang Peony Festival is very popular among Chinese tourists and peony enthusiasts from around the world. The festival is held each year from mid-April to midMay, as the peonies are in full bloom. We will visit the Peony Garden to feel the beauty of the flowers. Then we will go to Shaolin Temple to visit the hundred year old temple and enjoy the Kung Fu performance. DAY 7: LONGMEN GROTTOES / ANCIENT TOMB MUSEUM B / L /D This morning we visit the Longmen Grottoes which is regarded as one of the three most famous treasure houses of stone inscriptions in China. In the afternoon we will visit the Ancient Tomb Museum and the Old district in the afternoon. DAY 8: LUOYANG TO XIAN B/L/D Today take a fast train from Luoyang to Xian. Meet
at the Train Station in Xian and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (also called Giant Wild Goose Pagoda) which is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Hotel: Bell Tower Hotel or similar for 2 nights DAY 9: TERRA-COTTA WARRIORS B/ L / D After breakfast we visit the Terra-cotta Warriors Factory first, you may learn how the terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are made. Then excursion to the 8th wonder of the world: Terra -cotta Warriors Museum. Visit the Ancient City Wall in the afternoon where you may rent a bike to ride on the top of the Wall. Tonight enjoy a taste dumpling banquet. Optional tour: Tang Dynasty Dancing Show
Terra-cotta Warriors DAY 10: XIAN TO CHONGQING B/L/D Today we fly from Xian to Chongqing. Chóngqìng City is one of the most booming metropolises on earth. Despite a history that dates back to the ancient Ba kingdom – as well as being China’s de facto capital during WWII – this former walled fortress has a distinctly brash feel. Sprawling down both banks of the Yangzi River for miles. Yet the city has a unique energy that makes it a fascinating place and the locals are some of the most welcoming in all of China. The gritty docks, too, are a permanent reminder of how Chóngqìng’s fortunes have long been tied to the river that flows through it. Embark the cruise this afternoon which will be your home for the next three nights. DAY 11: CRUISE YANGTZE RIVER B/L/D Today relax on your Yangtze River cruise. Depart from Chongqing at 8:00am. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. DAY 12: THREE GORGES ON THE YANGTZE RIVER B/L/D Enter the Three Gorges. Today you will pass through the first two-Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest , narrowest, and most dramatic. Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest -covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Take an excursion through the Small Three Gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but very impressive. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest , and the deepest of the Three Gorges. In the evening, sail through the Three Gorges Dam Ship locks. DAY 13: YICHANG TO SHANGHAI B/L/D In the morning, pay a visit to the Three Gorges Dam site at Sandouping, the largest project of its kind in the world. Mid-afternoon disembark the cruise and fly to Shanghai. Upon arrival to Shanghai transfer to the hotel. Hotel: Northern Hotel or similar for 4 nights DAY 14: YUYUAN GARDEN B/L/D After breakfast enjoy a tour of the Yuyuan Garden, this is a famous classical garden located in Shanghai. It was finished in 1577 by a government officer of the Ming Dynasty named Pan Yunduan. Yu in Chinese means pleasing and satisfying, and this garden was specially built for Pan’s parents as a place for them to
enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age. Walk along the French Concession area and have lunch. After lunch we visit the Fuxing Park, which offers a stark contrast with the hustle and bustle of this great metropolis. The park wall seemingly fences off all the noises and busyness of the modern city and creates a quiet, undisturbed enclave for the local people. Tonight enjoy an Acrobatic show. DAY 15: SUZHOU B/L/D Today we drive to Suzhou and we visit the Garden of Master’s Net. Take a boat to enjoy the scenery of the Ancient Grand Canal. Visit the most famous Silk Factory in China. DAY 16: BUND SIGHTSEEING TUNNEL / CRUISE HUANGPA RIVER B/L/D After breakfast we visit the Shanghai Museum in the morning. Travel on the “Bund Sightseeing Tunnel to Pudong” (single way). Enjoy a Night Cruise on the Huangpa River to enjoy the scenery along the Bund. Go up the TV Pearl tower and enjoy a farewell dinner inside the tower. DAY 17 / 18: SHANGHAI TO PERTH B / L / IFM Enjoy some free time this morning before transferring to the airport for your flight home to Perth via Singapore.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
City sights tour of Beijing Excursion to the Great Wall to explore the wonders of the world Visit the Changling Tomb Peony Festival Visit the Terra-cotta Warriors Factory Cruise on the Yangtze River Travel on the “Bund Sightseeing Tunnel to Pudong Dinner at the TV Pearl tower
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfare and taxes with Singapore Airlines plus internal flights 33 Kings exclusive tour of China in a luxury airconditioned coach 33 16 nights accommodation in 4 star hotels 33 Bullet train fares - Beijing/Luoyang/Xian (first class) 33 Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
18 Days, Thursday 7 to Sunday 24 April 2016
TOUR COST
$8,495 Per Person, Twin Share $10,350 Single Price *Visa required for this destination (additional expense) The above cost includes $875pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
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DAY 1: PERTH TO BEIJING IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow passengers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Beijing via Singapore. Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Hotel: Novotel Peace or similar for 4 nights
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EUROPE RIVER CRUISE Amsterdam to Budapest
This is a fantastic opportunity for those people who haven`t yet holidayed on a Europe River Cruise or for those that would just love to do it again! We have included a night in Singapore to break up the journey to Europe before enjoying the 14-night cruise. With all your meals, sightseeing, tipping and entertainment included, you only need to concentrate on having a good time.
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$ ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH - SINGAPORE IFM Your holiday begins 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 Singapore. Upon arrival, our group will be met by a local guide and transferred to the hotel. Hotel: Singapore hotel for 1 night DAY 2: SINGAPORE - AMSTERDAM B / IFM You will have the day at your leisure in Singapore. We have arranged late check-out at the hotel. Tonight we fly to Amsterdam and arrive at 7.15am on Day 3. DAY 3: AMSTERDAM EMBARKATION L/D Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred from the airport to the dock. A warm welcome awaits you from your Captain and crew as you board your luxury Evergreen Tours river cruise ship. Enjoy a light lunch and check-in to your cabin early afternoon. After lunch, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore Amsterdam. This evening join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Cruise:14 nights on a luxury European river ship
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Europe River Cruise: Amsterdam to Budapest DAY 4: AMSTERDAM B/L/D This morning the choice is yours; board a glass top canal boat and explore Amsterdam’s maze of canals, cruising past 16th century merchant houses and charming churches, dating back to Holland’s Golden Age. Alternatively, join Emerald Active for a city tour including a guided walk around the famous landmarks of Amsterdam. Both options are followed by free time in the city centre. After lunch on board, depart on your first day sailing through the Dutch countryside, including canals, locks and windmills.
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DAY 5: COLOGNE B/L/D Enjoy free time on board your ship before arriving into Cologne. Founded by the Romans, and one of Germany’s oldest cities, Cologne is famous for its magnificent World–Heritage listed Gothic Cathedral. Join your guide and explore the city including the Old Town with its beautiful squares and historical monuments. During your free time shop for handicrafts or visit a local market before returning to your ship. DAY 6: RHINE GORGE TO RÜDESHEIM B/L/D Today’s cruising will be a highlight of your trip, as we cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge. Keep your camera at the ready as around every bend there are stunning vistas of castles perched above steep vine– covered slopes. We’ll also pass the infamous Lorelei Rock where sailors are said to have been lured onto treacherous rocks by enchanted temptresses. We also pass the impressive Pfalzgrafenstein Castle which was formerly a toll gate perched on an island in the middle of the river. In the afternoon we arrive at Rüdesheim, one of Germany’s most popular towns. Enjoy a cable
Europe River Cruise: Amsterdam to Budapest car ride up to the impressive Germania monument with stunning views of the Rhine Valley, then free time to shop for handicrafts or taste the famous Rudesheim ice coffee.
Balcony Suite DAY 7: MILTENBERG B/L/D Welcome to Miltenberg, a picturesque village on the Main River, which creates an imitable feeling of Bavarian life in medieval times due to the Old Town being lined with well-preserved half-timbered buildings. Take a guided tour of Miltenberg or join Emerald Active for a guided hike to Wertheim Castle (active fitness level). DAY 8: WÜRZBURG B/L/D Known as the “Pearl of the Romantic Road”, Würzburg is surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards. After breakfast, visit the Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate baroque palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour highlights the palace’s unique staircase, elaborate 18th century frescoes and the amazing 3–dimensional stuccowork. Then join our guide for a walking tour of Würzburg. DAY 9: BAMBERG B/L/D Relax on board this morning as we cruise through the Main–Danube Canal, to Bamberg. Feel the magic of the past as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage city with your guide. Boasting one of Europe’s largest intact medieval town centres, Bamberg is bursting with character and charm. At the town centre is the largest preserved old quarter in Europe. Around 2,400 listed buildings and the centuries–old garden quarter form a special cultural heritage. Admire hundreds of building façades richly decorated in fascinating detail with spectacular ornamentation. DAY 10: NUREMBERG B/L/D Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the historic city of Nuremberg. See the storybook 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. The city tour leads you to the major sights, from the early beginnings to the present. Alternatively, journey to the Nazi party rally grounds, where rallies were held from 1933 until 1938 and take a self-guided tour of the WWII Documentation Centre. You’re Invited: This evening enjoy an EU lecture.
DAY 12: PASSAU B/L/D Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in the beautiful city of Passau. On this morning’s walking tour, stroll through the old town’s narrow alleys and see the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and home to Europe’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. Return for lunch and an afternoon cruising along the Danube River. DAY 13: MELK TO DÜRNSTEIN B/L/D Situated within Austria’s wine–growing region, Melk is home to an imposing 900–year old Benedictine Abbey which features Austria’s finest Italian baroque architecture, with its ornate gold leaf walls, 640ft Imperial Corridor and fresco ceilings. Later the ship sails through the spectacular Wachau Valley and on to Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region. This is the site of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the crusades in the 12th century. DAY 14: VIENNA B/L/D Welcome to Vienna, the “City of Waltzes”. Today we explore Austria’s capital beginning with a drive along the Ringstrasse, where we will see Vienna’s world famous Opera House, Burgtheatre, Spanish Riding School, Town Hall, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. DAY 15: BRATISLAVA B/L/D Set on the crossroads of ancient trade routes in the heart of Europe, Bratislava the capital of Slovakia, embodies various cultures – primarily Celtic, Roman and Slavic. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the enchanting Old City with its Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. You're Invited: The highlight will be a home hosted afternoon tea with a local Slovakian family. This evening the Captain will be delighted to welcome you to the Captain’s Gala Dinner. DAY 16: BUDAPEST B/L/D Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including the Royal Palace of Buda, hilltop castle complex and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest. This evening the ship will take you for a night– time cruise along the Danube, passing under the city’s numerous bridges, whilst enjoying a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner, complete with folk dancing and music. DAY 17 / 18: BUDAPEST - PERTH B / IFM After breakfast, it’s time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport. Fly home via Singapore and on arrival in Perth you will be met by your driver and taken safely home.
DAY 11: KELHEIM TO REGENSBURG B/L/D This morning takes you through the final stretch of the fascinating Main–Danube Canal to Kelheim. Continue cruising along the Danube River to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. On our guided walking tour you’ll have the chance to see one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube and see the city’s architectural highlights including the Old Town Hall. You're Invited: Tonight, enjoy a traditional Bavarian Band on board.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore 15 different cities, towns and villages with a guide during our included tours and shore excursions In Amsterdam, take a canal boat cruise or a walking tour of the city centre Take a walking tour of vibrant Cologne In Rudesheim take the cable car to the Germania monument Walking tour of the medieval Bavarian town of Miltenberg or a guided hike in Wertheim Absorb the sights of Würzburg on a tour Take a tour of charming Bamberg Tour Melk’s Benedictine Abbey Walk the cobblestone streets on a walking tour of Passau Visit St. Stephens Cathedral – home to Europe’s largest church organ In Vienna, take a guided sightseeing tour of the city Take a city tour of Bratislava Discover Budapest on a guided city tour
TOUR INCLUDES:
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Singapore stopover 33 Emerald Star Ships EXCLUSIVE to Evergreen Tours 33 The services of an Emerald Waterways Cruise Director 33 Port taxes and charges included 33 All tipping and gratuities included 33 14 nights on a luxury European river ship 33 41 superb meals including 14 Full Breakfasts,13 Lunches, 12 Dinners & 2 Highlight Dinners 33 Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner whilst cruising 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
18 Days, Thursday 28 April to Sunday 15 May 2016
TOUR COST TWIN SHARE
$7,350 p/p $7,645 p/p $9,840 p/p $9,990 p/p $10,090 p/p
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*SPECIAL OFFER!* FLY FREE BASED ON CATEGORY E & D
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GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND Featuring the Chelsea Flower Show
Join Kings Tours and Travel on an incredible journey through the picturesque countryside of Britain and Ireland. Enjoy four nights in the one of the most magnificent cities in the world, London, including a day visiting the world’s most famous flower show at Chelsea. Highlights include a special lunch at Ashford Castle, Ireland’s most famous hotel which has hosted famous people such as JFK, a visit to the Penderyn whisky distillery and Caernarfon Castle in Wales, an overnight stay in Ruthin Castle including a Welsh Banquet dinner with opera singers, and sightseeing with a Local Specialist in Edinburgh.
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1/2: PERTH / LONDON IFM / D Begin your holiday when you are picked up in a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to London. Upon arrival we will transfer to our hotel. Settle in and enjoy some free time before dining in the hotel’s restaurant. Hotel: The Cumberland, London for 4 nights DAY 3: LONDON AT LEISURE B/D Today is a full day at your leisure so you can adjust to London time. Tonight we head out to a typical London pub for dinner. DAY 4: MAGIC OF LONDON B / HIGH TEA We join a Local Specialist and enjoy the city sights including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, where you’ll watch the Changing of the Guard. Visit the Tower of London to see the impressive Crown Jewels. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral including the unique Whispering Gallery, before savouring a traditional English afternoon tea.
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Great Britain & Ireland: Featuring The Chelsea Flower Show DAY 5: CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW B Held in the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital every year since 1913 is the most prestigious flower show in all of Britain; the Chelsea Flower Show. It is also one of the highlight inclusions of our tour. We will see magnificent floral displays, model gardens, English garden tools and a multitude of garden structures and artefacts. There will be extensive displays, with areas to learn about plants and growing flowers.
Stunning Floral Display at the Chelsea Flower Show
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DAY 6: BLENHEIM PALACE - SWANSEA B/D We travel to Oxfordshire to visit Blenheim Palace; a monumental country residence which is the ancestral home and birthplace of Winston Churchill. Explore the fabulous rooms and gardens before travelling further west to Wales. Stop is the Big Pit National Coal Museum, a real coal-mine and museum which tells the heritage of coal-mining in Wales. Travel 300 feet underground with a real miner and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face. Hotel: Dragon Hotel, Swansea for 2 nights DAY 7: BRECON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY B/L Brecon Beacons National Park is home to waterfalls, forests, market towns and the highest peak in southern Britain. For a dose of pure nostalgia, Wales’ vintage railways are pretty hard to beat. Jump aboard a lovingly restored narrow gauge steam train and relax as it puffs and chuffs away – a short but delightful trip. Continue to Hay on Wye where we enjoy lunch followed by some free time to explore this quaint village. Later we visit Penderyn Distillery and learn the history of whisky making in Wales including a taste of the local drop.
Great Britain & Ireland: Featuring The Chelsea Flower Show DAY 8: SWANSEA - WATERFORD B/D Enjoy a scenic drive through Pembrokeshire and cross the Irish Sea to Rosslare. Continue to your hotel in Waterford, where we dine tonight. Hotel: Waterford Marina, Waterford for 1 night
Blarney Castle DAY 9: WATERFORD – KILLARNEY B Today we visit the renowned House of Waterford Crystal for a Cultural Insight demonstration. Watch the master craftsmen at work during your tour of the workshop. Travel along the south coast to Cobh to visit the Titanic Experience, where you will learn about the poor souls who embarked on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. Continue to the village of Blarney to visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone. Enjoy some time exploring Blarney Woollen Mills before driving to Killarney. Another highlight tonight is our dinner at a traditional Irish farm. . Hotel: Killarney Heights, for 2 nights DAY 10: RING OF KERRY B/L View the highlights of Ireland’s natural scenery on the Ring of Kerry where the road winds in-between the mountains and the Atlantic coastline. Enjoy a pub lunch before taking the bridge to Valencia Island. Visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the rocky islands off the end of the peninsula where monks lived in early Christian times. DAY 11: CLIFFS OF MOHER B/D On our way to Limerick we drive through Adare; one of Ireland’s prettiest villages which is on the banks of the River Shannon. View King John’s Castle, St Mary’s Cathedral and the Treaty Stone. Visit the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of limestone that reaches to almost 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. We continue around the shores of Galway Bay to take a short orientation tour of Galway city before checkingin to our hotel. Hotel: Pillo, Galway for 2 nights DAY 12: CONNEMARA / ASHFORD CASTLE B/L Today we explore the Connemara region, famed for its hills, lakes and peat bogs. Travel alongside Galway Bay and stop at Standun of Spiddal for coffee and a talk on various aspects of Irish life and traditional crafts. Continue to the quaint village of Cong where the ‘Quiet Man’ film was filmed in 1952. Located on the banks of Lough Corrib, Ashford Castle stands as one of the most magnificent hotels in the world. Take the time to stroll around the grounds before enjoying lunch in the hotel restaurant. Later, board a boat for a scenic cruise around the lake before returning to Galway. DAY 13: GALWAY – KILBEGGAN - DUBLIN B/D This morning we travel to Kilbeggan and visit the world’s oldest whisky distillery, the Kilbeggan Distillery, established in 1757. See how whiskey is distilled on modern equipment in the old buildings and enjoy a sample of the finished product. We continue onto Dublin this afternoon and see tour the city with a Local Specialist. Before arriving at our hotel we visit the Old Library in Trinity College to see the 8th century
Book of Kells. Tonight enjoy dinner and a lively show of traditional music, songs and dancing. Hotel: Royal Marine (Dun Laoghaire), Dublin for 2 nights DAY 14: POWERSCOURT GARDENS B/L Travel south of Dublin to County Wicklow and visit Powerscourt Gardens, one of the most beautiful in Ireland which date from the 18th century. Visit Kilmainham Gaol, a museum which has played an important part in Irish history. Many leaders of Irish rebellions were imprisoned here, with some even being executed as well. Visit the Guinness Storehouse to enjoy a Highlight Lunch and learn how to ‘pull the perfect pint’. DAY 15: CAERNARFON CASTLE B/D Cross the Irish Sea back to Wales. Visit Caernarfon Castle, possibly the most famous castle in Wales. Its sheer scale and commanding presence easily sets it apart from the rest. This evening, enjoy a Welsh medieval feast at your castle hotel. Hotel: Ruthin Castle, Ruthin for 2 nights
Enjoy 10 Delicious Dinners! DAY 20/21 YORK - CAMBRIDGE - PERTH B / IFM After breakfast, travel to the stunning university city of Cambridge and see the magnificent architecture of King's College Chapel in the prestigious University City. Get an inside look at life as a student at one of these renowned colleges as you glide past the famous ‘backs' on the River Cam with your Local Specialist ‘chauffeur' on a flat-bottomed boat known as a ‘punt'. We continue to London Heathrow airport and check-in for our flight home. Upon arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Caernarfon Castle DAY 16: CONWY EXCURSION B/D Today enjoy an excursion to the medieval walled town of Conwy. Your options include visiting Conwy Castle or making the short trip by taxi to Bodnant Garden – a National Trust property with spectacular views over the River Conwy (entrances not included). This evening visit Llandudno for dinner at a local restaurant and be entertained by a Traditional Male Voice Choir concert (subject to availability). DAY 17: LAKE DISTRICT - EDINBURGH B/L This morning, we make our way north to the idyllic Lake District. Travel along the shores of England's largest lake, Windermere. View the grave of William Wordsworth, buried in the village of Grasmere. Enjoy lunch in this idyllic National Park before continuing north to Scotland. Visit Gretna Green, where eloping couples would make their vows over the anvil. Later, we arrive in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, your home for the next two nights. Hotel: Jurys Inn, Edinburgh for 2 nights DAY 18: EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME B / D This morning, our Local Specialist takes us on a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city; including a visit to Edinburgh Castle which is perched high above the city. See the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyrood house and the new Scottish Parliament building. Tonight, experience a traditional Scottish night out including traditional song, dance and Scottish fare DAY 19: EDINBURGH – YORK B/D We visit the medieval market town of Alnwick to see the impressive castle and the Teantry Column, topped by the Percy Lion. Marvel at the magnificent scenery on our way to York where we will enjoy a walking orientation tour which includes the Shambles and the awe-inspiring Minster. This evening, we enjoy our final dinner together at a local restaurant. Hotel: Holiday Inn, York for 1 night
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Champagne Afternoon Tea in London Ride on the London Eye Attend the Chelsea Flower Show Titanic Experience Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone Ireland’s natural scenery on the Ring of Kerry Lunch at Ashford Castle Lively dinner and show in Dublin Lunch and tour at the Guinness Storehouse Visit Caernarfon Castle Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 21-Day Exclusive tour of England, Ireland & Scotland 33 Luxury coach with a professional driver and local tour escort 33 Deluxe accommodation with private facilities 33 Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 1 high tea and 10 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
21 Days, Sunday 22 May to Saturday 11 June 2016
TOUR COST
$9,950 Per Person, Twin Share $12,150 Single Price The above cost includes $480pp of air taxes which are Scotland subject to change. 2 EDINBURGH Northern Ireland
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CANADA & ALASKA Join Kings Tours Manager Ken Austin on this magnificent tour. Visit the World famous Butchart Gardens, stay overnight at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, enjoy two-days on the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff and then embark on a 7-night Alaskan Cruise before staying in Princess owned properties in Alaska. To top it off, spend 2-nights in San Francisco before flying home.
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DAY 4: 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.
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DAY 1: PERTH - HONG KONG 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 overnight to Hong Kong. On arrival we will transfer to our hotel and check-in. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Hotel: Harbour Grand Hong Kong for 1 night DAY 2 & 3: HONG KONG - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA B You will have the morning at leisure before departing for our flight to Vancouver and then on to Victoria. Welcome to Canada! You will be met at Victoria International Airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point for 2 nights
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DAY 6: 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 Butchart Gardens DAY 5: GEORGIA STRAIT – WHISTLER B Drive north along Vancouver Island to Nanaimo. Board the BC Ferry and travel through Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Journey along the Sea to Sky Highway as the road follows the rugged coastline. You will have the chance to stop at the awesome Shannon Falls before arriving at the charming alpine resort of Whistler Village. 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)**
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DAY 7: SUN PEAKS – JASPER B/D Today you will be rewarded with astounding views as you reach the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies. Weave through thick forests, past meandering rivers, enjoy vistas of the soaring mountains, ice age glaciers and tumbling waterfalls as you make your way through the spectacular Jasper National Park. Hotel: Sawridge Inn for 1 night DAY 8: ICEFIELD PARKWAY – GLACIER ICE EXPLORER – LAKE LOUISE B/D This morning enjoy a guided walk through the stunning Maligne Canyon, one of Canada’s most spectacular gorges. Depart Jasper and travel along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of
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Canada & Alaska the most incredible journeys in the world. Make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, North America's largest subpolar ice pack where you’ll climb aboard the mighty Ice Explorer for a once-in-a-lifetime journey onto the 300 metre thick Athabasca Glacier. Finish the day at the famous ‘Diamond in the Wilderness’, the beautiful Lake Louise where we will stay in one of the Rockies most stunning and historic properties. Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for 1 night
DAY 16: KETCHIKAN B/L/D Welcome to the salmon capital of the world! Part of the town is built along a steep hillside, part is built on pilings over the water where bald eagles watch from waterside perches. The collection of totem poles is an essential stop for anyone interested in native art. DAY 17: JUNEAU B/L/D Surrounded by the Gastineau Channel, the Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields, Alaska’s capital is famed for its scenery and isolation. DAY 18: SKAGWAY B/L/D Cruise into Skagway, the gateway to the Klondike. Enjoy free time to go ashore and stroll along the weathered boardwalks admiring the shop front facades, reminiscent of the gold rush era.
Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise DAY 9: 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 including Bow River, the Hoodoos, Bow Falls and a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for incredible views across the Rockies. Hotel: Banff International Hotel for 2 nights DAY 10: BANFF AT LEISURE B Today is free for you to enjoy Banff and its many sights and attractions. DAY 11: ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – KAMLOOPS B/L Set off on a two day rail experience on ‘The Most Spectacular Train Journey in the World’. Settle back in your SilverLeaf carriage (upgrade to GoldLeaf at additional expense). Cross Kicking Horse Pass and view glaciers and snow-capped mountains before arriving into Kamloops. Hotel: Kamloops Hotel for 1 night (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer) DAY 12: ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – VANCOUVER B/L This morning we re-board the Rocky Mountaineer and continue our journey west, follow the Thompson River and pass through the magnificent Fraser Valley and arrive into Vancouver.Hotel: Pinnacle Hotel for 2 nights DAY 13: VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING B/D You're Invited: Experience Vancouver's delectable food scene as you're guided through some award winning restaurants and cafés on a breakfast tasting tour. Later, set-off on a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including Stanley Park, famous for its totem poles, the waterfront and Gastown. Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge suspended 70 metres above the river. Make your way across, then walk amongst the canopy on the award winning Treetops Adventure. DAY 14: 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 for 7 nights DAY 15: SCENIC CRUISING B/L/D Sit back and enjoy the scenery as you cruise north. Canada and Alaska’s coastline reveals North America’s last great wilderness. Keep a look out for wildlife such as orcas, humpback whales and bald eagles.
DAY 19: GLACIER BAY B/L/D Early this morning, enter the iceberg strewn waters of Glacier Bay National Park. Marvel at the glacial ice wall carved by nature. This breath-taking scenery will be brought to life by a National Park Service Ranger as they help you spot wildlife and interpret the glacier activity. DAY 20: COLLEGE FJORD B/L/D Within Prince William Sound lies College Fjord and its collection of glaciers. The magnitude of these glaciers is difficult to imagine. Some reach forty stories above sea level, dwarfing even the largest cruise ship. DAY 21: 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 22: ANCHORAGE - MT MCKINLEY B/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. Nestled in a prime location, this gorgeous lodge is the perfect starting point for your wilderness adventure. Hotel: Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for 1 night DAY 23: MIDNIGHT SUN EXPRESS TRAIN B/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 24: 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. Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour which takes you into the park for a once in a lifetime experience. DAY 25: 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 26: DEPART FAIRBANKS – SAN FRANCISCO B Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Fairbanks Airport for flight to San Francisco. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Hotel: Pier2620 San Francisco for 2 nights DAY 27: SAN FRANCISCO B Jump on board the Big Bus and enjoy a ride as you cruise through the city on an open-top bus. The main highlight is the journey over the fabled Golden Gate Bridge and the stunning views back across San Francisco Bay. DAY 28/29: SAN FRANCISCO / PERTH B / IFM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to San Francisco Airport for your homebound flight. On arrival in Perth, you will be transferred home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
7 night Alaskan cruise + land tour Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens Overnight stay at The Fairmont Chateau Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager Ken Austin 33 The services of a local Tour Director 33 1-night pre-tour accommodation in the Harbour Grand Hong Kong 33 2-night post-tour accommodation in the Pier2620 Hotel San Francisco 33 12 Day Canadian Rockies Coach Tour 33 7 Nights on a luxury cruise ship 33 6 Day Alaskan Wilderness Coach & Rail Tour 33 2 Day Rocky Mountaineer Rail Experience 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
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29 Days, Monday 23 May to Monday 20 June 2016
TOUR COST
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NORTHERN AUSTRALIA CRUISE With secrets awaiting discovery, there is no better way to discover the northern coastline of our precious Australia than joining Kings Tours and Travel on this 17 nights cruise on-board the Dawn Princess. We’ll fly to Sydney and then cruise back in to Fremantle visiting ports along the way, just unpacking once.
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ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING 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 transfer to our Darling Harbour hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner with the group. Hotel: PARKROYAL Darling Harbour for 2 nights DAY 2: FREE DAY IN SYDNEY B Enjoy today at your leisure. We have left this day free so that you can plan your own activities such as catching up with family or friends or you may like to book an optional tour from a list we can send you. Any optional tours for this day are at your own expense. You may also like to go shopping or stroll around the city. DAY 3: CITY SIGHTS / EMBARK CRUISE B/D This morning enjoy a city sights tour of Sydney. Midafternoon we will board the Dawn Princess which as your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city centre to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains. Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific. DAY 4: AT SEA
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DAY 5: BRISBANE B/L/D Once considered the “country cousin” among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation’s thirdlargest metropolis - and one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland’s dazzling beaches. DAY 6 – 7: AT SEA
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DAY 13: 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. In 1974, Cyclone Tracy cut a destructive swath through the region. In addition, man-eating crocodiles, tropical monsoons, searing heat and bush fires that burn for weeks are all part of everyday life. DAY 14: AT SEA
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DAY 15: 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!
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DAY 19: 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 20: 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
See Australia and unpack once Enjoy picturesque sunsets Escape the winter cold City sights tour of Sydney Unlimited meals on board the Dawn Princess and nightly entertainment
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 One way economy airfares and taxes with Qantas 33 2 nights in Sydney at the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour 33 17 nights on-board the Dawn Princess 33 Breakfast daily, 16 lunches & 18 dinners 33 Transfers throughout
TOUR DATES
20 Days, Wednesday 1 to Monday 20 June 2016
TOUR COST
INSIDE STATEROOM, CAT ID – DECK 9 & 10
$4,595 Per Person, Twin Share $6,475 Single Price
OCEANVIEW STATEROOM, CAT OE – DECK 8
$5,595 Per Person, Twin Share $8,140 Single Price
BALCONY STATEROOM, CAT BD – DECK 9 & 10
Cable Beach, Broome WA DAY 16: 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 labor 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 colorful mix of 19th- and early 20th century buildings. Broome also boasts Cable Beach - a 13-mile strand of white-sand that stretches along the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
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$6,695 Per Person, Twin Share $11,435 Single Price
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DAY 10: 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.
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DAY 8: 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 9: AT SEA
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KOTA KINABALU SANDAKAN & SINGAPORE Featuring the Singapore Garden Festival
Join us on this wonderful 10 day tour to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan & the Singapore Garden Festival. Kota Kinabalu is one of the most fantastic cities you ever have been to. A modern capital with a warm hospitality that you hardly find in many places around the world. Just around a corner you have long sandy beaches, paradise islands, virgin coral reefs, tropical rain forests; and the mighty Mount Kinabalu is only 90 minutes away. Kota Kinabalu is situated on the tropical island of Borneo, and is the state capital of the Malaysian state Sabah. The historical city of Sandakan is the second largest city in Sabah. Sandakan is famous as the gateway for eco-tourism destinations in Sabah such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, the Turtle Islands Park, Sukau Proboscis Lodge, and the archaeological Gomantong Caves. It is also the notorious site of a World War II Japanese airfield which was built by the forced labour of Javanese civilians and Allied prisoners of war. The Gardens by the Bay is home to over a quarter of a million rare plants. The entire park comprises three gardens; Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest waterfront garden, is where you’ll find the futuristic looking Supertrees, vertical gardens measuring up to 16 storeys that add a surprising and surreal feel to the landscape.
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The view from the Pacific Sutera DAY 2: CITY SIGHTS AND NIGHT MARKET TOUR B / D After breakfast we explore the city, the tour includes a brief visit to Tanjung Lipat, which offers panoramic scenery of the Gaya Island, South China Sea, Tun Mustapha Tower and the Kampung Likas village. Proceed to the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, recognized as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia. Visit the Puh Toh Tze Buddhist temple before we drive to Signal Hill for a bird's eye view of the city, Atkinson Clock Tower and Australia Place. Discover Sabah Museum's unique Heritage before drop off to hotel. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon to freshen up before we take off on our night market tour - enjoy a panoramic view over Signal Hill overlooking the city centre and Tanjung Aru beach. Visit the night market to bargain for the wide array of local spices, souvenirs, fruits and vegetables. Have dinner a local restaurant before transferring back to the hotel.
Borneo Railway Tour DAY 3: NORTH BORNEO RAILWAY TOUR B/L This morning we transfer to the Kota Kinabalu Railway Station for boarding and breakfast. Depart from station and stop at Kinarut Town to visit Tien Shi Temple or traditional shops. Upon arrival at Papar Town, visit local wet markets and shops. Re-board train for return journey to Kota Kinabalu.
DAY 5: SANDAKAN WAR MEMORIAL & LABUK BAY B / L We have an early morning pick up to attend the dawn service at the Sandakan War Memorial. Once the service is finished, we continue to the Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is located in the centre of the mangrove forest along the coastal land of Labuk Bay. It is a memorable experience observing the Proboscis monkeys both young and adult leaping from tree to tree and eventually down to feed on young leaves and plants. The leaping act is superb, fast, steady, stylish and perfect. After lunch we transfer to the historical Agnes Keith House, formerly home to the famous American author who penned the book ‘Land Below the Wind’. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Sandakan English Tea House before returning to the hotel. DAY 6: SANDAKAN TO SINGAPORE B/D Today we farewell our hosts as we depart Sandakan and fly to Singapore. On arrival 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. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. Tonight we enjoy dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts for 4 nights DAY 7: EAST COAST AND CHANGI TOUR B/D Today allow our guide recount stories of collective spirits that rose through the darkest times of World War II as you proceed with your tour of Changi Chapel & Museum. A drive through the rustic and laid-back Changi Village gives you a chance to see the relaxing side of Singapore. Soak in the rich cultural heritage of the Malays at Malay Ethnic Area. This evening we go to Chinatown which is filled with a sprawling myriad of shops and eateries, bustling with colourful and exciting activities set against a backdrop of rich history and heritage. After dinner at a local Chinese restaurant, wander along the narrow lanes of the Night Market and test your bargaining skills against street vendors selling anything from souvenirs to leather goods. The highlight of the evening is a trishaw ride that takes you through the alleyways of Chinatown and down to Clarke Quay. There hop onto a bumboat for a cruise along the Singapore River to see Singapore lit up at night, showcasing beautifully restored shop houses, modern skyscrapers of the financial district, colonial buildings and the iconic Merlion statue. DAY 8: SINGAPORE GARDEN FESTIVAL AND GARDENS BY THE BAY B The only show in the world to gather the world’s top award-winning garden and floral designers under one roof, Singapore Garden Festival 2016 will showcase the talents of the world’s gardening luminaries. This “must-see” event in the international horticultural calendar will dazzle with its wide array of displays, events and activities. Replicating the cool and dry
Mediterranean climate, the Flower Dome features 9 different gardens from 6 continents. At the Cloud Forest, explore the highlands amidst orchids, pitcher plants and ferns from the cool-moist Tropical Montane region, featuring one of the World’s tallest indoor waterfalls at 35 meters as well as 7 discovery zones – Lost World, Cloud Walk, Treetop Walk, Crystal Mountain, Earth Check, +5 Degrees and Secret Garden. DAY 9: FOOTSTEPS OF THE RAFFLES & HIGH TEA B / HIGH TEA Enjoy this morning at your leisure. This afternoon our tour starts from where it all began – Raffles Landing Site - where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819. Step back in time to learn about Singapore’s founder vision for the island to become a vital trading centre for the Far East. Discover the city’s colonial history as you walk past bronze sculptures erected along the river. From Kucinta Cats to River Merchants, the various sculptures each depict a scene of a long-gone era. Next, stop at Raffles Singapore where hives of activities were held for the high-society in the 1800s. Here, enjoy an Afternoon Tea with English/Local delicacies. DAY 10: PERTH TO SINGAPORE B / IFM This morning we check-out and transfer to the airport for our flight home to Perth. On arrival, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Kota Kinabalu sights North Borneo Railway Tour Visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre East Coast and Changi Tour, Singapore Singapore Garden Festival and Gardens by the Bay Footsteps of Raffles Tour with High Tea & Bumboat Ride
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfare including taxes 33 Exclusive Kings Tour 33 Transfers throughout in a luxury coach 33 3 nights accommodation at the Pacific Sutera, Kota Kinabalu 33 2 nights accommodation at the Four Points by Sheraton, Sandakan 33 4 nights accommodation at the Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore 33 Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 1 high tea and 4 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33
TOUR DATES
10 Days, Monday 18 to Wednesday 27 July 2016
TOUR COST
$4,895 Per Person, Twin Share $6,100 Single Price The above cost includes $615pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
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DAY 4: SANDAKAN B/L After breakfast we transfer to the airport and fly to Sandakan. Upon arrival we will be met and transferred to Sepilok Nature Resort for lunch. After lunch, proceed to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. We proceed to watch a video show about the plight of the Orang Utans and the rehabilitation efforts ongoing at the Centre. Walk ten minutes through the rainforest on wooden boardwalks to witness the feeding of the orang utans at 3pm, and then we continue to the newly completed enclosed nursery area for young orang utans. Then we proceed to visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Take a bird view of the centre from
the canopy walk and hanging bridge, explore the botanical garden, home to various species of flora. Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Sandakan for 2 nights
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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 transfer to the airport. Meet up with your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Kota Kinabalu via Singapore. On arrival we will transfer to our hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Pacific Sutera, Kota Kinabalu for 3 nights
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SOUTH AFRICA & VICTORIA FALLS Cape Town Safari Lodges Victoria Falls Chobe River Cruise
Explore the vibrant culture, welcoming people and spectacular wildlife on our exclusive African adventure. From cosmopolitan Cape Town to the power of Victoria Falls this tour is sure to tick the bucket list. Your first stop will be in the beautiful city of Cape Town. Then stay in two different safari accommodation, first the Shiduli Private Game Reserve and second, the Hippo Hollow Country Estate. You will experience morning and afternoon game drives, an amazing elephant interaction and you will also have the opportunity to take a Hot Air Balloon Ride. Then, spend 2 nights on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls which includes a guided tour of the falls, dinner on-board the Royal Livingstone Train and amazing sunsets. To top the trip off, spend the last 2 nights on-board the Zambezi Queen and enjoy the very best of an African river safari. This is an amazing and highly recommended tour.
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1 / 2: PERTH / CAPE TOWN 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 Cape Town via Johannesburg. Upon arrival we will be met and transferred to The Commodore Hotel where immediate check-in has been organised. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner with the group at a waterfront restaurant. Hotel: The Commodore Hotel for 4 nights DAY 3: CAPE PENINSULA B A trip to Cape Town is not complete without taking in the spectacular views of the Cape Peninsula and Cape Point themes. Experience some of the most spectacular views in the world. You will 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
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South Africa & Victoria Falls 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 4: CAPE TOWN SIGHTS B After breakfast we enjoy a tour around the city including Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Starting with the magnificent Table Mountain we will take a 3 minute cable car ride up Table Mountain and enjoy 360° views. 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.
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DAY 5: CAPE WINELANDS TOUR B 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 will tantalise your tastebuds in preparation for an amazing lunch at the picturesque Tokara Wine Estate. We stop in Stellenbosch for a shopping opportunity before returning to the hotel.
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DAY 6: CAPE TOWN TO SHIDULI LODGE B/L/D This morning we fly directly from Cape Town to Hoedspruit Airport kick off your “Safari in Africa” part of your holiday. Upon arrival you will met and given a lodge orientation and bush safety briefing. Lodge: Shiduli Lodge at Karongwe Private Game Reserve for 3 nights SHIDULI LODGE AT KARONGWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Against the backdrop of the grandiose Drakensberg Mountain Range lies Shiduli Private Game Lodge. This “home away from home” experience lends itself to a perfect family getaway, with children of all ages welcome. Shiduli embodies grace and elegance, yet oozes unsurpassed warmth and hospitality. Guests can step into the relaxed ambience of the lodge with its lush indigenous garden dappled in shade, lounges with internet facilities, bar, enormous sparkling pool and thatched dining areas punctuated with original South African art. Traversing over 9000 hectares of supreme and diverse vegetation, with its three perennial rivers and huge Jackelberry and Leadwood trees, Shiduli is home to the Big 5, as well as a wealth of other smaller creatures and bird species. DAY 7 & 8: KARONGWE 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, followed by tea and coffee. You
South Africa & Victoria Falls will depart on an early morning game drive in search of the Big 5 (Leopard, Buffalo, Lion, Elephant and Rhino). The rangers and trackers gladly share their extensive knowledge of the many things surrounding you. When returning to the lodge you can enjoy the rest of the morning at your leisure or relax and enjoy one of the spa treatments available (additional expense). Lunch will be served between 1pm – 3pm each day. After lunch you have the opportunity to explore the reserve in an afternoon/early evening game drive (4pm – 7pm). On return, dinner will be served at 7pm. DAY 9: SHIDULI TO HIPPO HOLLOW, HAZYVIEW B / L / D After breakfast we travel just over an hour away to Hazyview. The name "Hazyview" aptly describes the hazy, lazy days during summers, typical of the area whilst you there. Hazyview is central to the Kruger Lowveld Region and many attractions in the region. In the evening we will enjoy dinner and a show in the Shangaan River Club which is located at Hippo Hollow. The night starts with a magnificent show, drums beating and then sun setting over the mountains. Hotel: Hippo Hollow Country Estate for 2 nights HIPPO HOLLOW COUNTRY ESTATE Located amongst lush indigenous gardens on the banks of the Sabi River in Hazyview, only ten minutes from the world famous Kruger National Park. Hippo Hollow has an “Out of Africa” feel about it, and leaves you feeling totally relaxed and refreshed. .
DAY 10: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK / ELEPHANT INTERACTION B The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s largest game reserve and one of the most respected in the world. Our highly experienced field guides are passionate about the bush and they will share their knowledge. In the afternoon we enjoy an hour with six majestic Africa Elephants. We will have the chance to interact with these enormous creatures – handing out pellets and touching the varying textures of their trunk, tongue, skin and feet. DAY 11: HIPPO HOLLOW TO VICTORIA FALLS B Following breakfast we transfer to Kruger Airport for our direct flight to Livingstone in Zambia. ** Visa purchased on arrival USD $80.00** We transfer to our hotel and check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore the Resort. Dinner tonight is very special as you are going on the Royal Livingstone Express. Classic “time travel” back into history. The journey is along 15km of the newly refurbished Mulobezi railway line which runs through the heart of the Zambezi River Valley. The railway line runs parallel to the Zambezi River and sunset will be enjoyed while travelling through the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Game Park. Hotel: Avani Victoria Falls Resort for 2 nights AVANI VICTORIA FALLS RESORT AVANI Victoria Falls Resort features adobe-style architecture. It is constructed in a series of eight buildings, consisting of the guest rooms, a central
its way along the banks of the Chobe River. Join our guide in the afternoon for a water-based safari on tender-boat where you can get up close to an array of wildlife some of which might be the approximate 120000 elephants that the Chobe is known for.
Victoria Falls pavilion of restaurants and a fabulous convention centre. On the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, this hotel reflects the richness and diversity of the land's heritage. DAY 12: VICTORIA FALLS AND FREE TIME B After a few busy days, we have included a walking tour to the falls today and enjoy some free time at your leisure. Optional tours available at your own expense include – Walk with the Lions, Elephant Back Safari, Helicopter flight over the falls, canoeing on the Zambezi with lunch on a private island. DAY 13: EMBARK THE ZAMBEZI QUEEN B/L/D After breakfast the group will check out and transfer to the Kazungula border. Upon arrival, the group will be assisted in crossing the border to Botswana. The group will be met and transferred to the Zambezi Queen. Late afternoon, once all our guests have boarded, we go in search of some big game by tender boat. This is the perfect time of day to make the most of that golden glow of the African sunset by getting some iconic shots of the animals as they gravitate towards the river before night falls. Return back to the Zambezi Queen, no doubt with a stunning array of photos waiting to be swapped with fellow guests. After a quick freshen up, the Captain will await you on the upper deck with a welcome drink, ready for an official welcome and his safety briefing. The relaxed (cheerful) atmosphere continues as you make you way to the dining room where a delightful three-course dinner is served with an excellent choice of paired wines. Cruise: Zambezi Queen for 2 nights ZAMBEZI QUEEN Located along the banks of the great Chobe River, the Zambezi Queen, offers world-class sophistication in one of the most remote locations on earth. Each suite features air-conditioning and a private balcony, offering unobstructed views of the river and vistas. Enjoy remarkable game viewing from the comfort of your bedside. Unlike a land-based lodge, the ZQ allows for an entire stretch of river to be explored from a vantage point making for incredible game viewing.
DAY 15 / 16: BOTSWANA – KASANE - PERTH B / IFM After breakfast we will be transferred to Kasane airport for our flight to Johannesburg. We have some free time in the private lounge at the airport before connecting with our flight to Perth. Upon arrival your driver will be waiting to take you home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Take in the spectacular views of the Cape Peninsula and Cape Point themes Visit the iconic Table Mountain Enjoy the day in the beautiful Cape Winelands region Spend three nights at the Kapama Private Game reserve Exclusive Game Drive to spot the Big 5 Visit Kruger National Park then experience an Elephant Interaction Witness the picturesque Zambesi Sunsets Guided walk to Victoria Falls Step back in time and enjoy dinner on the Livingstone Express Train Spend 2 nights in Victoria Fall – one of the 7 wonders of the world! Glide along the beautiful and romantic Chobe River in unmatched style, elegance and pure comfort
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares including taxes plus internal flights 33 4 nights in Cape Town at the Commodore Hotel including early check-in 33 3 nights at the Shiduli Private Lodge incuding meals and activites 33 2 nights at the Hippo Hollow County Estate 33 2 nights in Victoria Falls at the AVANI Victoria Falls Resort 33 2 nights on-board the Zambezi Queen 33 Meals and sightseeing as per the itinerary 33 Tipping for the local guides and drivers 33 Access to the private lounge at Johannesburg Airport on the last day
TOUR DATES
16 Days, Wednesday 3 to Thursday 18 August 2016
TOUR COST
$10,290 Per Person, Twin Share $12,290 Single Price The above cost includes $1050pp of air taxes which are subject to change. Angola
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SRI LANKA Featuring the Magnificent Kandy Pageant
Join Kings Tours and Travel on this exclusive tour of Sri Lanka, at the special time of the most spectacular Festival in Asia, the Kandy Esala Perahera. Few places in the world can offer the travellers such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, tea plantations, pristine beaches, cultural heritage & unique experiences within such a compact location, and what you will love the most is her friendly and smiling people. FULLY ESCORTED FOR ONLY
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DAY 1: PERTH / COLOMBO / NEGOMBO IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a private car. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Colombo, Sri Lanka, via Singapore. Upon arrival we will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. Settle in and enjoy a good night’s sleep. Welcome to the Jetwing Blue, Negombo, a stylish beach hotel which redefines the ultimate beach holiday experience. Warm Sri Lankan hospitality combined with contemporary comforts and excellent service is yours to enjoy as you enter this world of secluded bliss. DAY 2: FREE DAY B Today is a day to settle in and enjoy it at your own leisure. Negombo is the ideal place to start and end your holiday in Sri Lanka. It’s a fishing village located 15 minutes from the city of Colombo and set amongst coconut palms and where the seafood is aplenty. Apart from the fishing, the town has a unique charm with its narrow streets, small boutiques and Catholic Churches dotting the landscape. This morning we
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serves as an artificial reef for many varieties of fish. "Mora Wala" and "Beach Park" of Negombo are also very interesting places among visitors. There are also local handicrafts, batiks and jewellery boutiques on the beaches and the shops in the city. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Jetwing Blue enjoy breakfast followed by some relaxing time to look around the resort. Hotel: Jetwing Blue for 2 nights DAY 3: NEGOMBO B/D Today we take a look at the city Negombo offers some of the better beaches on the west coast of Sri Lanka, and draws tourists who stop over for a day on their way to or from the airport. Some quiet stretches of the beach are maintained by the tourist hotels, while others are always busy with fishermen and their equipment. Water-sports and diving are also popular among visitors, with a few well-preserved coral reefs and a 50-year-old shipwreck (Kudapaduwa) that
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DAY 4: PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE B/D After breakfast at Jetwing Blue we proceed to Pinnawala and visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 37 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection too many of the orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. After we proceed to the Heritance Kandalama. Hotel: Heritance Kandalama for 3 nights
Sri Lanka: Featuring the Magnificent Kandy Pageant DAY 5: VISIT THE DAMBULLA TEMPLE B/D After breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. The Dambulla rock temple was built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings, is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres.
Dambulla Rock Temple DAY 6: POLONNARUWA CITY TOUR B/D Today we spend some time at leisure. Rising with the decline of Anuradhapura, the city of Polonnaruwa medieval capital & crown jewel of King Parakramabahu I - remains superior proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs. Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage Site - blessed by stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures - while observing the relic house - Watadage - which boasts of beautiful stone carvings. Take a close glance and you will realize a subtle Hindu influence on architecture and statues found in Polonnaruwa. Or sit by the side of Galviharaya and observe the absolute beauty gushing out of every bend of its huge Buddhist statues. Nissankamalla Council Chamber is however, a head-spinning beauty to just sit back and observe. DAY 7: THE SPICE GARDEN – KANDY B/D After breakfast at Heritance Kandalama we travel to Kandy. On the way we visit a spice garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. The gardens are open to visitors, a delightful place to stroll in fragrant greenery and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees and curry, cinnamon and the precious cardamom, a relative of ginger. It grows in the shade of high jungle trees and can only be harvested by hand. You may buy spices, traditional remedies and cosmetics, taste a herbal brew and in some venues, enjoy the full flavors of Sri Lankan spices over lunch or an Ayurveda massage based on natural products from the garden. You may also enjoy a complimentary 10-minute head massage or foot massage at the Spice garden. On completion we continue to Kandy. Hotel: Earls Regency for 2 nights DAY 8: KANDY – BOTANICAL GARDENS – PAGEANT B/D After breakfast we visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. The garden is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 4000 species of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. We enjoy a tour of Kandy on our return to the hotel. It is a major city in Sri Lanka and is home to The Temple
of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. In the late afternoon we go to the “Kandy Perahara". It is the most spectacular religious procession in Asia. The festival consists of dances and richly decorated Elephants. There are fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandian dances and various other cultural dances. The elephants are usually adorned with lavish garments.
architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in 1947, the garden led Bawa, a lawyer called to the Bar at the Inner Temple in 1940, to decide to become an architect. As he went on to become Sri Lanka’s and one of Asia’s most prolific and influential architects, the garden at the Lunuganga estate remained his first muse and experimental laboratory for new ideas. He continued to change and experiment with its spaces and structures throughout his life until his final illness in 1998. Left to the Lunuganga Trust on his demise DAY 9: KANDY –TRAIN – TEA PLANTATION B / D in 2003, the gardens are now open to the public and This morning we make our way to the Peradeniya the buildings on the estate are run as a country house Railway station and board the train to Nanu Oya. On hotel. Hotel: Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo for 1 night. arrival, we proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya DAY 16/17: COLOMBO / PERTH B / D / IFM enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. A We enjoy the morning at leisure relaxing at the hotel. favourite retreat of the British during colonial times, We enjoy dinner at the Nugagama Restaurant located the town is dotted with English country style at the Cinnamon Grand hotel. After, we transfer to houses and half -timbered bungalows, with names the airport and fly to Perth via Singapore. On arrival like Sunhill Cottage or Windsor Hotel. No surprise it’s in Perth (Day 17) your driver will be waiting to transfer earned the name "Little England". We check-into the you home. Heritance Tea Factory. Hotel: Heritance Tea Factory for 2 nights
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 10: TEA TASTING B/D After breakfast, we engage in a tea tasting programme where you may, along with an experience tea taster, determine the quality of a particular tea. On completion we return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 11: TEA PLANTATION – YALA B/D We farewell the Tea Factory and take a scenic drive to Yala; stopping along the way at the Ella Gap. On arrival in Yala, we settle into our hotel and enjoy dinner. Hotel: Jetwing Yala for 2 nights DAY 12: SAFARI B/D Today we enjoy a safari drive through the Yala National Park. The park is approximately 1,259 sq. kms in extent and is the largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is located in the south eastern corner of the island and it has the added bonus of a scenic ocean frontage. The park is the home for wild elephants, wild boars, wild buffaloes, leopards, bears, deer and crocodiles. Large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds are also found here. On completion we return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 13: YALA – GALLE B/D After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Galle. Galle was once the chief port of Ceylon. It is still well known for hand-made lace. You can also visit the Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres) which was originally built by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch in 1663. This is a World Heritage Site. Hotel: Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle hotel for 2 nights DAY 14: CULINARY TOUR B/D We’re in for a treat today! After breakfast enjoy a culinary tour with Juliet Coombe. Learn the secrets of Fort food and then go around the Fort sampling the best of Sri Lankan street food. The cooking course teaches you how to make some traditional Sri Lankan favorites, including pol (coconut) sambol and fish curry, all of which you get to sample throughout the lesson and then eat at the end of the tour. Free time in Galle for shopping. DAY 15: LUNUGANGA ESTATE B/D After breakfast we visit the Lunuganga Estate on our way to Colombo. The Lunuganga Estate was the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan
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Enjoy a great experience at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple City tour of Polonnaruwa Visit the spice market Experience the wonderful atmosphere at the “KANDY” Festival Sights tour of Kandy Enjoy the views over the lush Tea Plantation during your 2-night stay Scenic train ride Safari drive through the Yala National Park Culinary tour with Juliet Coombe visit the Lunuganga Estate
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes with Singapore Airlines 33 Exclusive Kings Tour of Sri Lanka including luxury coach travel throughout 33 14 nights luxury accommodation 33 Breakfast daily & 14 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33 Sri Lanka Visa Fee 33 33
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17 Days, Monday 8 to Wednesday 24 August 2016
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$6,850 Per Person, Twin Share $8,350 Single Price
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BRITISH ISLES CRUISE Join Kings Tours and Travel on this special cruise on-board the Caribbean Princess. After a stopover in Hong Kong and a three-night stay in London you will embark the cruise and see all of the “must visit” sights in Great Britain including the unique Isle of Guernsey. Cruising is a perfect way to unpack and enjoy the dining and entertainment on-board and other ship features such as Movies under the Stars and a variety of street performing acts in the Italian-inspired piazza.
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$ ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH / HONG KONG IFM Begin your holiday when you are picked up in a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Hong Kong. Upon arrival we will transfer to our hotel and check-in. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Hotel: Hong Kong Hotel for 1 night DAY 2: HONG KONG / LONDON B / IFM / D After breakfast we will transfer to the airport for our flight to London. Upon arrival we will transfer to our hotel. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Hotel: London for 3 nights
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British Isles Cruise DAY 3: LONDON AT YOUR LEISURE B/D Enjoy a full day at leisure so you can adjust to London time and settle into your holiday. Tonight we enjoy dinner in a typical London Pub.
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DAY 4: MAGIC OF LONDON – CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA B / HIGH TEA Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Begin your day with a panoramic tour of Central London where you will see sites such as Kensington Palace, the museums of London, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament before stopping at Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards. You will continue on with more sightseeing before stopping for a traditional afternoon tea including champagne. This evening is free in case you wish to take in a West End show.
British Isles Cruise DAY 5: EMBARK THE CRUISE B/L/D This morning we enjoy breakfast before packing our bags and heading to Southampton. On arrival we will board the beautiful Caribbean Princess. Cruise: 12 nights on-board the Caribbean Princess.
The Caribbean Princess DAY 6: GUERNSEY, ST. PETER PORT B/L/D The British isle of Guernsey lies just eight miles off the coast of France. The second largest of the Channel Islands, Guernsey possesses a mild climate, breathtaking scenery and a peaceful, unspoiled ambience. All these attributes combine to make it a popular destination for British and French vacationers. Once the haunt of sea dogs and pirates, St. Peter Port is one of the prettiest harbors in Europe. DAY 7: CORK, IRELAND B/ L / D Founded in the 7th century by St. Fin Barre, Cork is your gateway to romantic Ireland. Stroll down narrow country lanes or see the Lakes of Killarney. The intrepid visitor may scale the narrow passages of Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone. The region around Cork is also home to one of the densest concentration of prehistoric monuments in Western Europe. And, in a land where fable and fact blend to become folklore, it was near Cork that the great Tuatha De Danaan, a race with magical powers, was driven underground by the conquering Celts. DAY 8: DUBLIN, IRELAND B/L/D Dublin has experienced a renaissance. Today, this gracious and cosmopolitan city on the Liffey is one of Europe’s premier destinations. The capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin is an intimate place that is easy to explore. Stroll past St. Stephen’s Green or survey the gray, stone façades of Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university. The city is also remarkably well-preserved - every June 16, scholars retrace the paths of James Joyce’s characters in the novel “Ulysses,” set in Dublin on June 16, 1904.
Trinity College DAY 9: LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND B/L/D This great industrial port grew to prominence as a result of trade with the Americas. That tradition continued in the ‘60s as the Beatles mounted the first wave of rock ‘n’ roll’s “British Invasion”. Actually, the city possesses cultural charms beyond the Beatles. Liverpool is home to two of the finest neoclassical buildings in Europe. At nearby Port Sunlight, magnate William Lever built a model industrial village and created the Lady Lever Gallery. The museum is home to a superb collection of English paintings and furniture.
DAY 10: BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND B/L/D The capital of Northern Ireland - part of the United Kingdom - Belfast has experienced a renaissance since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 that promised an end to the decades-old “Troubles” between Catholics and Protestants. Stretching along both sides of the River Lagan, this graceful city of Victorian and Edwardian buildings has become a cosmopolitan tourist destination. Once a major industrial center, Belfast is also your gateway to the rich, Irish countryside of Counties Antrim and Down.
DAY 16: PARIS, FRANCE B/L/D Perhaps no other place in France holds more associations for English-speaking visitors than Normandy. The historic Allied landings on D-Day - 6 June, 1944 - live on in the memories of British and Americans alike. Nor has Le Havre forgotten the dark days of the war. The port was nearly completely destroyed during the Normandy campaign. Today, Le Havre is France’s second largest port and the gateway to Paris, “City of Light,” the Norman countryside, and the historic landing beaches.
DAY 11: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND B/L/D This morning we arrive in Glasgow and spend the night here. Glasgow was Scotland’s great industrial center during the 19th century. Today, the city remains the commercial and cultural capital of the Lowlands. Lying on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow boasts some of the finest Victorian architecture in the entire United Kingdom, including the stately City Chambers. Elegant Princes Square offers excellent shopping, and among the host of museums and galleries, the Burrell Collection features a superb treasure trove of paintings and art objects.
DAY 17/18: DISEMBARK CRUISE / LONDON TO PERTH B / IFM This morning we disembark the cruise. Enjoy a sights tour of Southampton including a stop to purchase luch before transferring to the airport for our flight home via Hong Kong.
DAY 12: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND B/L/D Early morning the ship will depart Glasgow today. Enjoy the facilities on board the ship today. DAY 13: INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND B/L/D In 1933, an enterprising editor in Inverness enlivened a slow news week with the story of an odd sighting in Loch Ness. The legend grew overnight - and today individuals still scan the dark waters of the Loch for a sight of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Legend goes back as far as the 6th century and insists that the celebrated Loch Ness Monster inhabits a cave beneath the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle. Welcome to Invergordon, your gateway to Loch Ness and that area of the Highlands known as the “Great Glen.”
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London city sights tour Dinner at a London Pub Traditional afternoon tea including champagne 12 nights on-board the Caribbean Princess
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33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manger 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 Transfers throughout 33 3 nights in London including breakfast and 2 dinners 33 12 nights on-board the Caribbean Princess 33 Meals and entertainment included on-board the cruise
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18 Days, Monday 8 to Thursday 25 August 2016
TOUR COST INSIDE STATEROOM CAT 1D - FORWARD
$9,495 Per Person, Twin Share $13,155 Single Price OCEANVIEW STATEROOM CAT OF/OE – FORWARD AND AFT
Edinburgh Castle DAY 14: EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND B/L/D South Queensferry is the gateway to Edinburgh, the political, commercial and cultural heart of Scotland. Nestled between the Highlands and the Border Hills, Edinburgh is a gracious city noted for its superb skyline, its impressive collection of architecture and its beautiful parks. The streets of the elegant New Town are lined with graceful Georgian buildings, many designed by the great architect Robert Adam. Edinburgh has also exerted a tremendous cultural force on Europe and the English-speaking world. The International Festival has been one of the premier European cultural events for over half a century. Among those who have called the city home are the writers, Robert Burns, James Boswell, and Sir Walter Scott and the philosophers, Adam Smith and David Hume. To stroll the streets of Edinburgh is to experience one of the world’s great cities. DAY 15: AT SEA Enjoy the facilities on the ship today!
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$10,295 Per Person, Twin Share $14,745 Single Price Organised Shore Excursions are an additional expense. The above cost includes $500pp of air taxes which are subject to change. INVERGORDON
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THE MAGIC OF VIETNAM Including the 50 year Commemoration of Long Tan
Join us on this magical tour including a moving 50th anniversary memorial service at Long Tan and explore the mighty Mekong, metropolitan Saigon, lantern lit Hoi An, charming and chaotic Hanoi and the breath taking Ha Long Bay in this informative, fun and moving 14 day tour.
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH / HO CHI MINH IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a private vehicle and transferred to the airport. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers and fly to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival we will be transferred to our hotel. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner in a local restaurant. Hotel: Majestic Saigon, for 3 nights Ho Chi Minh City, formally Saigon, is a city of bright neon lights, endless shopping and trendy cafes. Its wide tree-lined boulevards reflect its French heritage. Its towering skyscrapers announce it has landed
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The Magic of Vietnam: Including the 50 year Commemoration of Long Tan squarely in the 21st Century. In contrast to this modern backdrop, is the chaotic traffic of swarming motorbikes, which are generally overloaded! This is people watching at its best. DAY 2: THE HISTORY OF OLD SAIGON B/L Begin the day with a Saigon City Tour visit to the absorbing War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the historic Post Office built by the French. We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking a bus to see the amazing network of the communist guerrilla tunnels at Cu Chi. There are many sights to see during this excursion.
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DAY 3: EXPLORE THE MIGHTY MEKONG B/L Enjoy a great day of activities along the Mekong River where you will see some local cottage industries utilizing the ubiquitous coconuts, take a ride in a small sampan boat through narrow waterways and enjoy a delicious lunch of local specialties. In the late afternoon we head back to Saigon. DAY 4: EXPLORE MILITARY HISTORY IN VUNG TAU B/L/D Leaving Ho Chi Minh City in the morning, we spend the day exploring Vung Tau with our experienced guide. Sites include the former 1 ALSG base area and former
The Magic of Vietnam: Including the 50 year Commemoration of Long Tan Peter Badcoe Club site and the ‘Flags’ area. We will visit the front and back beach with time for a swim. Hotel: Vung Tau Palace for 2 nights DAY 5: COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY B / L OF THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN AT A MOVING SERVICE In the morning we travel to the former Phuoc Tuy Province, along the Eastern Sea coast to visit the former Minh Dam Secret Zone. We’ll enjoy fabulous views from the top of Long Hai Hills before visiting a local museum in this former Viet Cong sanctuary. We will travel through the former area of operations and visit the battlefield of Ap My An near Lang Phuoc Hai a key site during Operation Bribie in February 1967. Next we will visit the former base of the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF). After lunch we will drive to the battlefield of Long Tan to witness the Remembrance Service at the Long Tan Cross Memorial site, which commences at 3.30pm. (Please note that in recognition of sensitivities associated with the LTC, visitors must not wear medals or military uniforms, raise or display flags or play music.)
mountain has many caves and pagodas dating from the early seventeenth century. After climbing the 150 steps you can enjoy a commanding view down the length of the coast. During the war in the 1960’s the Huyen Kong cave within the mountain was the base for the Vietnamese revolutionaries. As we continue to the airport we will pass the former military airbase and visit Red Beach where the marines came ashore in 1965. Then we board a short flight to Hanoi. Hotel: Hanoi Club for 1 night DAY 10: GORGEOUS HA LONG BAY B/L/D Today we head for World Heritage site and place of immense beauty, Ha Long Bay. The 4-hour journey to Ha Long Bay passes through lush farmlands and busy villages. Upon arrival at the harbour we will be welcomed on board our junk. Get ready to settle in for a delicious seafood banquet as our boat glides through the towering limestone karsts. In the afternoon we kayak around the hidden areas of the bay, swim and relax at Soi Sim beach and take an (optional) energetic climb to the top of the island for a panoramic view of the bay. Enjoy cocktails at sunset and another delicious meal on-board your floating home. Cruise: Bhaya Cruise, Ha Long Bay for 2 nights
DAY 7 & 8: FREE DAY IN LANTERN LIT HOI AN B Your day is free to lounge by your resort pool, swim at the beach, indulge in a massage, facial or pedicure. Or enjoy one of our bolt on activities for a small extra cost. Click on the links below to explore your options and let us know what you’re interested in at the time of booking for the best price. Your evenings are free to enjoy as you wish.
DAY 13: EXPLORE THE WINDING STREETS OF OLD HANOI B/L/D Spend the morning visiting the famous sites of Hanoi. Our first stop is to the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum to visit Uncle Ho, learn about his fascinating life and see the Presidential Gardens before heading to the Army Museum and the Hoa Lo Prison. In the afternoon we have a delicious lunch at social enterprise KOTO. The rest of the day is yours to explore. In the evening we are together for our farewell dinner. DAY 14: HANOI / PERTH B / IFM After breakfast we check out and transfer to the airport. Fly home via Singapore and on arrival in Perth, your driver will be waiting from transfer you home.
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Long Tan Memorial Site DAY 6: THE BATTLE OF NUI LE AND BEAUTIFUL HOI AN B/D In the morning we travel north to the area of the Courtenay Rubber Plantation and the scene of the Batte of Nui Le, Australia’s last major action of the war. In the afternoon we take a short flight to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An. Hoi An is a charming World Heritage village which is being beautifully restored and preserved. It will captivate you immediately. No matter what you like you will find it here, whether it is shopping, restaurants, photography, history, architecture, golf, fishing, swimming, or massage and lazing around. Hoi An has become famous for its tailoring where there is a huge variety of fabrics to choose from. Hotel: Hoi An Historic Hotel for 3 nights
Hanoi is a window to a world from long ago that has been dragged into the present. Motorbikes whizz around, ladies haggle over the price of bread being sold from a bicycle, business deals are struck over a cup of green tea, whilst sitting on little plastic stools by the side of the road. Prepare to be amazed by this frantic, yet incredibly charming slice of real Asia.
Three Nights in Saigon Cruise on the Mekong River Cu Chi Tunnels Moving Service at Long Tan Explore Vung Tau with an experienced guide Three nights in Lantern Lit Hoi An Two night cruise on Ha Long Bay Explore Old Hanoi
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Enjoy Cocktails in Ha Long Bay DAY 11: HA LONG BAY – VIET HAI VILLAGE B/L/D Start off the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with complimentary tea and coffee. Buffet breakfast is served in dining room. Arrive in Cat Ba Island where you have the option to cycle to Viet Hai village and explore the tropical jungle with a local guide. Optional electric cart service is available (at an extra cost). Buffet lunch served while the boat cruises toward Bai Tu Long Bay. We transfer to Vung Vieng Fishing village and discover the fascinating area while sitting on rowing boats with the local people. Return to the boat for relaxation on board. The bar opens for Happy Hour "Buy one, get one free". Dinner will be served in the restaurant. DAY 12: BACK TO HANOI B/L After breakfast it is time to explore the impressive Sung Sot Cave before returning to your cruise boat to check out of your cabins. The staff will then give you a cooking demonstration before a delicious lunch is served. Returning to the harbour at midday we will then journey back to Hanoi arriving at approximately 4.30pm. Your evening is free to relax. Hotel: Hanoi Club for 2 nights
33 Home pick-up and return by private vehicle 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 Exclusive tour of Vietnam 33 English speaking local guides 33 Tours and transfers as mentioned by private airconditioned vehicles 33 11-nights’ accommodation 33 2-nights on-board the Bhaya Halong Bay Cruise 33 Breakfast daily, 8 lunches and 6 dinners 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33 Internal flight within Vietnam 33 Tipping and Gratuities for the local guides and drivers
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14 Days, Sunday 14 to Saturday 27 August 2016
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SINGAPORE TO FREMANTLE FLY/CRUISE On-board the Dawn Princess
Join us and escape the Australian winter on this relaxing yet adventurous holiday. You will get a glimpse of Singapore before embarking on the Dawn Princess for a 14-night cruise. In Singapore you will stay three nights at the Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel and enjoy a taste of Singapore with inclusions such as the historic Raffles Hotel with High Tea, Gardens by the Bay and something truly different; dinner on the Singapore Flyer. Once on-board the Princess Ship, you will cruise to various ports including Koh Samui in Thailand; a beautiful spot and Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam; a city full of history and charm. Cruising is a great way to travel and there is nothing like cruising in to your home port.
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$ ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH TO SINGAPORE IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private vehicle and transferred to the airport to meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow passengers. Fly to Singapore and on arrival 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, Singapore for 3 nights DAY 2: CITY SIGHTS TOUR & HIGH TEA AT THE RAFFLES B / HIGH TEA This morning we explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, Supreme Court and
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Cruise from Singapore to Fremantle: On-board the Dawn Princess City Hall. Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. Proceed to the National Orchid Garden, located within Singapore Botanic Gardens, which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants. Our final stop at Little India will entrance you with the scent of joss sticks, jasmine and spices. This afternoon we visit the Raffles – at Raffles Landing Site - where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819, before progressing to an Exhibition that traces the history of the Singapore River. Our next
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stop is at the Raffles Hotel, where hives of activities were held for the high-society in the 1800s. Here, enjoy Afternoon Tea with English and local delicacies. DAY 3: GARDENS BY THE BAY AND DINNER ON THE SINGAPORE FLYER B / D This morning we transfer to Gardens by the Bay, where you will have free time to wonder the various conservatories. Gardens by the Bay is home to over a quarter of a million rare plants. The entire park comprises three gardens; Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest waterfront garden, is where you’ll find the futuristic looking Supertrees, vertical gardens measuring up to 16 storeys that add a surprising and surreal feel to the landscape. The
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Dawn Princess DAY 4: EMBARK CRUISE B/L/D After breakfast we will be transferred to the cruise terminal where we will board the Dawn Princess. Cruise: Dawn Princess for 14 nights Dawn Princess offers guests a unique experience throughout some of the most exotic vacation destinations in the world, including cruises to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. Whether you’re in the mood for the peaceful tranquility of The Sanctuary, our outdoor retreat exclusively for adults, or you’re seeking a family night out at Movies Under the Stars, Dawn Princess offers it all. And, on a cruise ship christened by the original cast of The Love Boat, romance is always in the air. DAY 5: AT SEA Enjoy the facilities on board the ship today.
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DAY 6: HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM B/L/D Over three decades have passed since the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon. Today, the name of this bustling metropolis on the Mekong River is Ho Chi Minh City. Yet, the essence of the city, a major trading center since the 18th century, remains unchanged. The air is filled with the cries of street hawkers and honking horns. Bicycles, motorbikes and automobiles fly down the boulevards at dizzying speeds. And everywhere, friendly faces and warm greetings meet you. The port of Phu My (pronounced "Foo Me") is your gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and the seaside resort of Vung Tau. DAY 7: AT SEA B/L/D Relax and enjoy the comfort of this stunning ship, while cruising enjoy the on-board facilities, world class cuisine and the entertainment. DAY 8: SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA B/L/D Developed as Cambodia's sole deepwater port in 1964, Sihanoukville - the former Kampong Som - has become a jealously guarded secret of savvy travelers.
angular movements and rhythms, remains somehow stirring and shocking. Bali may be accessible, but it remains forever exotic. For all Bali's scenic beauty, the island has weathered great natural disasters, from the 1963 eruption of Mt. Agung to a massive earthquake in 1976. The island emerged relatively unscathed from the great tsunami of 2004.
DAY 9: BANGKOK, THAILAND B/L/D Laem Chabang is your gateway to Bangkok. This enchanting city on the Chao Phraya River is a magical place where graceful dancers perform in shimmering silk gowns, temples with gold-leaf spires harbor priceless Buddhas and riverboats cruise a maze of canals. The only nation in Southeast Asia to escape colonial rule, Thailand offers a rich and ancient culture that flowered unhindered by Western influence. Proud and strongly nationalistic, the Thai people call their nation Muang Thai - "Land of the Free." Founded in 1782 by King Rama I, Bangkok is home to more than eight million people. The capital's proper name is Krung Thep - the "City of Angels."
DAY 15-17: AT SEA B/L/D Spend the next 3 days at sea before arriving into Fremantle. DAY 18: ARRIVE IN FREMANTLE B After a magnificent cruise it is time to venture home. Upon arriving in to Fremantle you will disembark the ship. Your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
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City sights tour of Singapore Go back in time with High Tea at the Raffles Enjoy a visit to the magnificent Gardens by the Bay Dinner on the Singapore Flyer – The world’s largest observation wheel Cruise home to Fremantle
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Delicious Thai Food! DAY 10: KOH SAMUI, THAILAND B/L/D Thailand's third largest island has been attracting international travelers for less than half a century. Before then, this island in the Gulf of Thailand was noted for its coconut plantations and rubber production. Today, Ko Samui's premier charms are its powdery white beaches, its Buddhist temples or wats, and its crystalline waters. Despite the island's increasing popularity, it retains a casual and unspoiled air that offers a bracing tonic to the experienced traveller. The majority of the island's population resides in Nathorn, Ko Samui's capital. The island's first settlers were a mix of Hainanese coconut farmers and Malay fishermen. Nathorn is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tenders. DAY 11-13: AT SEA B/L/D Spend the next 3 days at sea before arriving into Bali.
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Beautiful Bali DAY 14: 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. Steep hillsides of tropical green reveal terraced rice paddies while plantations of coffee, banana, cacao and fragrant spices line the roads. Monkeys haunt the grounds of a sacred temple in a forest, while traditional villages produce intricately stylized batik, superb jewellery and beautiful paintings. And Balinese dance, with its
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Conservatories, featuring the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, are another key feature, offering reprieve from the tropical heat amidst flowers and lush vegetation. Bay East is a unique mix of pretty pavilions, lush lawns, tropical palm trees and natural blossoms of all kinds. You have the rest of the afternoon at your leisure to explore the shops and sights of Singapore. Tonight enjoy a panoramic views over Singapore, soaring 165 meters above the city on the world`s largest observation wheel and enjoying dinner.
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Mediterranean Cruise & Barcelona Join Kings on this exclusive tour that includes multiple night stays in Italy and Spain plus a 12-nights cruise around the Mediterranean Sea. Start in cultural Milan where you will view da Vinci’s The Last Supper with a local guide. Next, head to the romantic Italian Lake District to stay two nights in Baveno on Lake Maggiore and of course cruise across Lake Como. Then, travel to other gems of Northern Italy that will capture your heart such as the cobblestone streets of Verona; home to Romeo and Juliet and the taste sensations of Bologna. During the cruise you will visit Croatia, Greece, Italy and France before arriving in Barcelona, Spain for a three night stay. End the holiday at a Flamenco Show including dinner!
ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1 & 2: PERTH / MILAN IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home in a private car and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travelers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Milan. On arrival (day 2), you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome to Italy! Hotel: Starhotel E.c.ho, Milan for 2 nights DAY 3: MILAN SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME B/D This morning a Local Specialist takes us on a tour of the city. See La Scala Opera house, the Galleria and the magnificent Duomo – the cathedral which is located right in the heart of the city. Visit the medieval fortress Sforza Castle, ancient residence of the Dukes of Milan. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. DAY 4: MILAN / BAVENO, LAKE MAGGIORE B We join a Local Specialist for a visit to the Santa Marie della Grazie Church to view Leonardo da Vinci’s famous ‘Last Supper’ hidden away in the church refectory (subject to availability). Enjoy some free time exploring the fashionable shops before travelling into the picturesque Italian Lake District to the lakeside town of Baveno. Upon arrival you will enjoy a short orientation tour and time to explore this wonderful area. Hotel: Simplon Hotel, Baveno for 2 nights DAY 5: LAKE COMO B/D Travel to beautiful Lake Como and enjoy a cruise on the lake past stunning villas and scenery. This evening we
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Lake Como DAY 6: BERGAMO / VERONA / BOLOGNA B Travel through splendid countryside to the medieval town of Bergamo, which is split into ‘upper’ and ‘lower’ cities which are connected by a funicular railway. Next, stop in Verona - the home of Shakespeare's starcrossed lovers, to admire the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony. Arrive later in Bologna, a city renowned for its culinary traditions. Hotel: Una Hotel Bologna for 2 nights DAY 7: BOLOGNA SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME B/D We join a Local Specialist for a tour of this impressive city. View the famous ‘kissing towers’, and learn all about the local delicacies which include prosciutto, mortadella, salami and the well-known meat-based pasta sauce called ragù alla bolognese. Enjoy a dinner of traditional cuisine in a local restaurant.
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DAY 8: BOLOGNA / VENICE B/D Travel north to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Ferrara. A Local Specialist will show us the main sites of the city including the medieval city walls and the Castle Estense. Continue to the spectacular Byzantine city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Enjoy an orientation including a visit to the spectacular St Mark’s Square to view the Byzantine Basilica. This evening we enjoy a lagoon cruise and dinner at a seafood restaurant on the island of Burano. Hotel: Barcelo Raval, Venice for 1 night DAY 9: EMBARK THE CRUISE IN VENICE B/D Enjoy time to explore the city before transferring to the cruise terminal to board your cruise to Barcelona. Spend the next 12-nights on-board Holland America's MS Eurodam. DAY 10: AT SEA B/L/D Relax and enjoy the comforts of this stunning ship. While cruising, enjoy the on-board facilities, world class cuisine and the entertainment. DAY 11: DUBROVNIK, CROATIA B/L/D Dubrovnik is a great walking city for lovers of culture and history, with centuries-old monasteries, churches, synagogues and even one of the oldest operating pharmacies in Europe. But, if you're looking for a day of relaxation between busy tours in marquee cities, it's also a gorgeous spot to simply sit and watch the world go by.
Northern Italy, Mediterranean Cruise & Barcelona hours, you are faced with the sight of one magnificent yacht after another vying for space in the little harbor. Monaco is a self-governed sovereign nation under the protection of France. It has been ruled by the Grimaldi family for the past 700 years.
Dubrovnik DAY 12: KOTOR, MONTENEGRO B/L/D Bay of Kotor is the result of an old river running from the interior to the Adriatic Sea. Still, The views of the Bay of Kotor are fjord-like, with mountains rising on both sides of a long, thin bay that leads to the old walled town of Kotor. The Old City of Kotor is a UNESCO World Natural and Historical Heritage Site and Montenegro's most famous town. The Old Town consists of well-preserved buildings, churches, squares and stone streets that date back to the middle Ages. DAY 13: CORFU, GREECE B/L/D Corfu is one of Greece's most verdant and picturesque islands. Its lush interior, well-watered by winter rains and smothered in fragrant pine forests and dense olive groves, is studded with charmingly old-fashioned rural villages. Most cruise visitors confine their visits to exploring Corfu Town on the island's east coast, and this delightful medieval enclave, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, certainly deserves the attention. DAY 14: AT SEA B/L/D Enjoy the tranquil surroundings by day, gazing over the sea with a cocktail at hand. DAY 15: NAPLES, ITALY B/L/D You know instantly when you're docked in Naples. First of all, where else is there a Norman castle overlooking the port, a royal palace above the castle and a fortress, Castel Sant'Elmo, right on the top of the hillside overlooking them all? But beyond these historic fortifications, there is the unmistakable shape of Vesuvius. Very few volcanoes look more like those of your imagination than Vesuvius. Over the centuries, Naples was ruled by many European families. You'll see some of them represented by statues on the facade on Palazzo Reale. DAY 16: ROME, ITALY B/L/D The capital city in the land of Leonardo, Michelangelo and the popes is today a living museum with gorgeous artwork, amazing architecture and inspiring ancient sites. At the same time, it's alive and vibrant in a 21stcentury way. It's an unforgettable city to visit, and we'll warn you right now that once you've experienced it, you'll want to go back for more. DAY 17: FLORENCE, ITALY B/L/D On any Western Mediterranean itinerary, Florence is an absolute highlight -- the gem of the early Italian Renaissance. In the 15th century, when great artists created magnificent examples of painting and sculpture that today still fill Florentine churches, civic buildings, grand palazzi and eventually world-class museums. No question -- Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. However, for cruise travellers with just one precious day on a six-hour port of call, it's impossible to see it all. DAY 18: MONTE CARLO, MONACO B/L/D Arriving by ship into the Monte Carlo harbour is an amazing experience. As you arrive during daylight
DAY 19: TOULON, FRANCE B/L/D Toulon is a city in southern France and a large military harbour on the Mediterranean coast, with a major French naval base. The city’s many attractions include a historic quarter, port, beaches and Mont Faron mountain. DAY 20: BARCELONA, SPAIN B/L/D The capital of Spain's Catalonia region is one of the countries, maybe even Europe's, most beautiful and vibrant places. A city of contrasts, it is like no other in Spain; this is most evident in its architecture, a marriage of Gothic spikes and modern curves. The old city is the heart of everything, with museums, shopping and cafes. Enjoy tonight in port before disembarking the cruise tomorrow morning. DAY 21: DISEMBARK / BARCELONA SIGHTS B/D After your final breakfast on-board the ship, disembark and join a local specialist for a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city which dates back to Roman times and boasts a rich artistic and architectural heritage. See Placa Catalunya, take in panoramic views of Montjuic and visit Gaudi`s magnificent Sagrada Familia church. Stroll along La Rambla, which is home to street performers, markets, and experience a Cultural Insight into the delicacies of Spanish cuisine on a guided walk through the food stalls of La Boqueria Market. Later, check-in to our hotel and enjoy a free afternoon and evening to explore the city. Tonight we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Barcelona for 3 nights DAY 22: MONTSERRAT B After driving through picturesque little villages we will arrive at the incomparable setting of the craggy mountain of Montserrat, which rises majestically up from the plain to 4,051 feet (1,235 meters) and has amazing views. The Royal Basilica of Montserrat has been one of Spain's most important pilgrimage sites for hundreds of years, due to its famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Virgen Moroneta, the Black Virgin. Visit the impressive monastery at the top of the mountain and explore Cataluña's wine country. Tour includes a visit to a Cava Producer (Spanish version of the French Champagne). DAY 23: FREE DAY / FLAMENCO SHOW B/D Enjoy the day at leisure. Then tonight, visit a Modernist-style tapas bar in the heart of Barcelona’s Eixample neighborhood, and then finish the night at a medieval palace in the Gothic Quarter, enjoying a glass of cava on the rooftop terrace and a private flamenco show indoors. This exciting 3-hour evening experience includes a stroll around Eixample to sample authentic Catalan tapas such as ‘pa amb tomàquet,’ and visit to a ham delicatessen in Born. We finish our evening with the 30-minute flamenco show at the palace, enjoying gourmet tapas and sangria! DAY 24 & 25: BARCELONA / PERTH B / IFM You have until lunch time free until it is time for us to transfer to the airport as a group and begin our journey home. On arrival in Perth (Day 25), your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
City Tour of Milan – View the Duomo and La Scala Opera House Visit the Sforza Castle and view da Vinci`s `Last Supper’ Cruise on Lake Como Special Dinner experience on Lake Maggiore Orientation tour of the Medieval City of Bergamo Walk to visit the St Mark`s Square and view the Basilica and Campanile Explore the beautiful city of Barcelona on a guided tour Sample authentic Catalan tapas Experience the passion and emotion of the famous Flamenco show
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick-up and return 33 Kings Tour Manager 33 Return economy airfares including taxes 33 Exclusive Kings Tour of Northern Italy and Barcelona 33 2 nights in Milan at the Starhotel 33 2 nights in Baveno at the Simplon Hotel 33 2 nights in Bologna at the Una Hotel 33 1-night in Venice at the Barcelo Raval Hotel 33 12 nights on-board the Holland America`s Ms Eurodam 33 Meals and entertainment on board the cruise 33 3 nights in Barcelona 33 All sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
25 Days, Friday 26 August to Monday 19 September 2016
TOUR COST
INSIDE STATEROOM – CATEGORY J – MID-FORWARD
$11,550 Per Person, Twin Share $14,700 Single Price
OCEANVIEW STATEROOM – CATEGORY DD – AFT
$11,990 Per Person, Twin Share $15,180 Single Price
BALCONY STATEROOM – CATEGORY V – MID-SHIP
$12,350 Per Person, Twin Share $17,050 Single Price
Organised Shore Excursions are an additional expense. The above cost includes $130pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
19 DAY TOUR INCLUDING VENICE, 12 NIGHT CRUISE & 3 NIGHTS IN BARCELONA. Starting in Venice on 1 September 2016
FROM $8,990 per person twin share and $11, 640.00 per person single MILAN a BAVENO 2 2 1 VENICE BOLOGNA 2 MONTE CARLO 12 TOULON BARECLONA
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EAST COAST USA & CANADA Join us on a unforgettable journey to the East Coast of the United States and Canada. With awe inspiring cities and landscapes that are famous the world over you will travel to places like Boston and New York to destinations like Montreal and Niagara Falls. You'll enjoy authentic moments like the intriguing politics of Washington, D.C. explained by an expert we know in the capital who shows you the key sights and shares the secrets of the city's powerful players. We also meet locals in Montreal and Quebec City, each adding a personal spin to their home cities. So why not immerse yourself in the culture and historic delights that this tour has to offer and take advantage of the adventure.
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ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1 - 2: PERTH TO HONG KONG IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private car and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travelers and Kings Tour Manager before embarking on our overnight flight to Hong Kong. On arrival (day 2), you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore Hong Kong. Hotel: The Salisbury – YMCA, Hong Kong
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East Coast USA & Canada DAY 3: HONG KONG TO NEW YORK CITY B Today has been left free for you to explore New York at your leisure or shop till you drop! Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner on the Hudson River. Take in 180-degree skyline views from Bateaux’s curved glass ceiling and walls. Seduce your senses with delicious cuisine, live band entertainment and exceptional service. What a great way to end this fabulous holiday. Hotel: New York Marriott East Side for 1 night
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DAY 4: NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON, D.C. B/D Take a bite out of the Big Apple on an orientation tour of the city. View the towering Empire State Building, pulsating Times Square and grand Central Park. Travel on to the City of Brotherly Love and visit the Liberty Bell Center. View Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, before travelling on to Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. This evening enjoy a dinner in the capital city. Hotel: Capital Hilton for 2 nights
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The White House DAY 5: WASHINGTON, D.C. SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME B Immerse yourself in the proud heritage of a nation today as you view the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II and Vietnam War memorials with a Local Specialist. Enjoy the remainder of the day on your own—perhaps visit one of the Smithsonian's museums or galleries or take a stroll around Dupont Circle.
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DAY 7: LANCASTER COUNTY – NIAGARA FALLS B Depart Lancaster County and journey across Pennsylvania into the eastern corner of New York. Arrive in Canada at the majestic Niagara Falls. Hotel: Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview for 2 nights DAY 8: NIAGARA FALLS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME B/D After soaking up the panoramic views and thunderous roar of the falls, set out on an exhilarating boat ride to the base of spectacular Horseshoe Falls. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own before travelling on to the picturesque community of Niagara-on-theLake. This evening, visit a family-owned winery for an exclusive tour and tasting of their award-winning wines, including ice wine, a speciality to the region and a drink that can only be produced in a few other areas of the world. Later, relax at a family owned winery including a tour and dinner with captivating views of the vineyard. DAY 9: NIAGARA FALLS - TORONTO B Arrive on the shores of the Great Lake Ontario and cosmopolitan Toronto today and set out for an orientation tour of the city. There is time to explore on your own this afternoon or perhaps join an optional tour of the CN Tower. Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto for 1 night DAY 10: TORONTO - OTTAWA B Travel to Ottawa, Canada's stately capital. Enjoy an introductory tour of the city, including the elegant buildings of Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada and the beautiful downtown galleries and museums. Hotel: Novotel Ottawa for 1 night DAY 11: OTTAWA – QUEBEC CITY B/D Bid adieu to Ottawa this morning. Set off for Quebec City and Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the only walled city north of Mexico in the western hemisphere. You'll feel as if you've just set foot into Old Europe with its classic bistros, sidewalk cafés and cobblestone streets. Tonight, enjoy a delectable meal at a local restaurant. Hotel: Hilton Quebec City for 2 nights
DAY 13: QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL B Arrive in Montreal where your Local Specialist introduces you to the pleasures of the city, including the spectacular Notre-Dame Basilica, the colourful port area and Place Jacques-Cartier, epicentre of the old city. Hotel: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal for 1 night DAY 14: MONTREAL – FRANCONIA NOTCH – BOSTON B Leave the second largest city in Canada and cross back into the United States. Traverse New Hampshire on your way to Franconia Notch in the heart of the White Mountains. As you make your way through forests of sugar maple and white birch, watch for the black bear, moose and deer that call this area home. Arrive in Boston at your hotel. Hotel: Omni Parker House (Authentic Accommodation) for 2 nights DAY 15: BOSTON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME B / D Discover Boston's rich history, from the Old North Church to Boston Harbor—site of the famous Tea Party—and along the Freedom Trail with a tour of the city. This afternoon, continue your exploration as you please—visit the bar that inspired the TV show Cheers or explore the lovely Public Gardens. This evening, toast your holiday and your newfound friends at Dinner. DAY 16: BOSTON – NEWPORT – NEW YORK CITY B Once the summer home of the Vanderbilts, Astors and Carnegies, the “captains of industry,” the seaside town of Newport now offers history aficionados a wealth of stunning architectural landmarks. See the rows of mansions along Ocean Drive before returning to New York. Hotel: New York Marriott East Side for 2 nights DAY 17: NEW YORK – FREE TIME B/D Today has been left free for you to explore New York at your leisure or shop till you drop! Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner on the Hudson River. World Yacht Classic offers a decadent 4-course meal made fresh in dedicated on board kitchens from only garden-totable ingredients. Live music sets the ambiance for the evening and seeing New York up in lights. What a great way to end this fabulous holiday.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Washington, D.C.: City tour with a Local Specialist to view the White House, Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, World War II and Vietnam War Memorials Lancaster County: Learn about the lifestyle of the Amish people Niagara Falls: Boat ride to the base of Horseshoe Falls Toronto: Orientation tour Ottawa: Orientation tour to view Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall and the residence of the Governor General of Canada Quebec City: City tour with a Local Specialist to view the Citadel and Plains of Abraham Montreal: City tour with a Local Specialist to view the Notre-Dame Basilica and Place JacquesCartier Boston: City tour with a Local Specialist to view the Old North Church, Boston Harbor and the Freedom Trail Farewell dinner on the Hudson River
TOUR INCLUDES
33 King Tour Manager 33 Home pick-up and return 33 Return economy airfares and taxes with Cathay Pacific 33 1 night at The Salisbury – YMCA, Hong Kong 33 15 nights’ accommodation throughout the USA & Canada 33 Breakfast daily & 6 dinners 33 Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an on-board rest room 33 Transfers throughout 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary 33 US and Canada Visa
TOUR DATES
20 Days, Tuesday 27 September to Sunday 16 October 2016
TOUR COST
$9,980 Per Person, Twin Share $13,350 Single Price The above cost includes $400pp of air taxes which are subject to change. *Online visa waivers are required for the US and Canada and are included in the holiday cost.
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DAY 12: QUEBEC CITY SIGHTSEEING B Explore Quebec City's winding streets and historic sites with your Local Specialist. Learn about the city's French and English military past at the fortified Citadel and the Plains of Abraham, the site of a major colonial battle. This afternoon, you might choose to visit a gallery, take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or simply relax at a café. Perhaps this evening partake in an optional dinner at a winery nestled along the picturesque Saint Lawrence River.
DAY 6: WASHINGTON, D.C. – LANCASTER COUNTY/AMISH COUNTRY B/D Roll back in time to explore the rural back roads of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County with a Local Specialist. Learn about the traditional agricultural lifestyle of the Amish and the Mennonites, who live much the same as they did when they first settled here over 200 years ago. Arrive at your hotel, a historic preservation in the heart of Amish Country. Tonight, after a hearty dinner, practice preparing whoopie pies, a delicious Cultural Insight, for your dessert. Hotel: The Inn at Leola Village (Authentic Accommodation) for 1 night
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DAY 18-20: NEW YORK TO PERTH B / IFM Today we pack our bags and transfer to the airport for our journey home via Hong Kong. On arrival in Perth, Day 20, your driver will be waiting to transfer you home.
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Christ the Redeemer, Rio
SOUTH AMERICA & The Chilean Fjords
Join Kings on this exclusive tour to South America that includes multiple night stays in Santiago, Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls and Rio plus a 14-night cruise around the Chilean Fjords. Start in Santiago and enjoy a city sights tour, go the Pacific`s coast across the valleys Curacavi Casablanca. During the cruise you will visit Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco, Chilean Fjords, Canal Sarmiento, Glacier Alley, Stanley and much more before arriving in Buenos Aires where we will spend the next 3 nights. Enjoy a city sights tour, Tango Show and Dinner and a free day to explore at your leisure. Visit the magnificent Iguassu Falls from both the Argentine and the Brazil side. Finish the tour with 3 nights in Rio including some great day tours.
FULLY ESCORTED FROM ONLY
12,750*
$ ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH TO SYDNEY IFM Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by private car and transferred to the airport. Meet your fellow travelers and Kings Tour Manager and fly to Sydney for an overnight stay. Hotel: Sydney Airport Hotel for 1 night DAY 2: SYDNEY TO SANTIAGO B / IFM / D After a good nights sleep we transfer back to the airport to continue our journey to South America. On arrival in Santiago, we will transfer to our hotel, our base for the next three nights. Hotel: Orly Hotel for 3 nights DAY 3: SANTIAGO CITY TOUR B This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to commence your city tour. Santiago is a mixture of old and modern times, clearly displayed on this tour. Enjoy learning the history of the city starting with Santa Lucia Hill, the place where Santiago was founded in 1541. From here you will visit the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Horse Club. Then continue to the
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South America & The Chilean Fjords eastern sector passing by modern buildings on the way to the Faba jewellery store, where you can observe Lapis-lazuli pieces, the precious stone from Chile and Afghanistan. On conclusion of the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel. DAY 4: COASTAL VINA DEL MAR & HISTORIC VALPARAISO B This morning depart the hotel and head to the Pacific coast, across the valleys Curacavi Casablanca. This excursion takes in the cities of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. The visit to Valparaiso will give you the opportunity to see its magnificent colourful hillside houses up close and get a chance to meet locals as well as seeing all the cultural and historical landmarks of the port city. The Chilean Nobel prize-winner, Pablo Neruda, built his house 'La Sebastiana' here, which is now a museum and cultural centre. (Time for a visit, entrance fee is not included), after the visit you will continue to Vina del Mar, famous as a summer resort but also for its gardens and flower clock. The tour concludes with the return journey back to your hotel.
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Ms Zaandam DAY 5: EMBARK CRUISE B/L/D This morning enjoy some free time before transferring to the cruise terminal where you will board the Holland America Line`s ms Zaandam. Spend the next 14 nights cruising through the South American passage including the Chilean Fjords. DAY 6: AT SEA Relax on board the ms Zaandam today.
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DAY 7: PUERTO MONTT, CHILE* B/L/D Discover the Chilean town of Puerto Montt.
South America & The Chilean Fjords DAY 8: PUERTO CHACABUCO, CHILE * B/L/D Puerto Chacabuco is a small isolated settlement, but is the entrance port to one of the most unspoiled and underdeveloped places in the Patagonia, where almost the 70 percent of the surface are National Parks. The highlights of this area are the Valleys, forests, cascading waterfalls, canyon rivers, valleys and beaches. DAY 9: CHILEAN FJORDS B/L/D Cruise past iceberg-strewn bays, fringed by spectacular jagged mountains. DAY 10: CANAL SARMIENTO B/L/D See magnificent glaciers descend into the turquoise waters along this stunning coastline. DAY 11: STRAIT OF MAGELLAN B/L/D Cruise through the stunning Strait of Magellan which is flanked by towering mountains. DAY 12: PUNTA ARENAS - COCKBURN & BEAGLE CHANNEL B/L/D Glide through the Cockburn and Beagle channels and explore Punta Arenas. DAY 13: GLACIER ALLEY & USHUAIA, ARGENTINA B/L/D Enjoy a day to discover the southern-most town in the world. DAY 14: SCENIC CRUISING CAPE HORN B/L/D Sail around the continents southern-most point and enjoy the stunning views. DAY 15: STANLEY / FALKLAND / ISLAS MALVINAS B/L/D Look out for Magellanic penguins and discover the Scottish influence of Port Stanley.
The Golden decade can now be seen to shine again in Tango Porteno. DAY 21: FREE DAY B We have left today free for you to explore Buenos Aires at your leisure. DAY 22: BUENOS AIRES TO IGUAZU FALLS B/D Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to our hotel. Hotel: Mercure Iguazu Hotel for 2 nights DAY 23: ARGENTINE FALLS TOUR B Early departure from your hotel to visit the Argentinean side of the Iguazu Falls, located within Iguazu National Park. The area is made up of 275 falls thundering down from an average height of 70 metres. In this section of the rainforest witness the diversity of native species the Park has to offer, viewing a huge variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies during the walk. We will make our way to Estacion Central, where we will take the train to Estacion Cataratas. From Estacion Cataratas we walk on the Upper Circuit: an 800m trail raised above the ground surface, so as not to block or scare away local fauna. In this circuit, the waterfalls from the upper part of Dos Hermanas, Bosetti, Bernabe Mendez, M'Bigua and other waterfalls, can be observed. Then we will make our way to the Lower Circuit: a 1600m trail walk, above the ground surface, with a view from the bottom of Dos Hermanas, Alvar Nunez, San Martin, Bosetti and Penon of Bella Vista waterfalls. From Penon we get a view of Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) and Canon del Rio Iguazu inferior.
DAY 27-28: RIO TO PERTH B / IFM Today transfer to the airport for your flight to home to Perth.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Santiago City Tour Cruise through the spectacular Chilean Fjords City sights tour of Buenos Aires See a Tango Show in Buenos Aires and an authentic dinner See the magnificent Iguazu Falls Enjoy a “Wonders of Rio” tour Samba Show & Dinner
TOUR INCLUDES
33 King Tour Manager 33 Home pick-up and return 33 Return economy airfares and taxes 33 1-night in Sydney including breakfast 33 3 nights in Santiago at the Orly Hotel 33 14 nights on-board the Holland America`s ms Zaandam 33 Meals and entertainment on board the cruise 33 3 nights in Buenos Aires at the Intersur Recoleta Hotel 33 2 nights in Iguazu Falls at the Mercure Iguazu Hotel 33 3 nights in Rio at the Excelsior Copacabana 33 Breakfast daily, 14 lunches & 18 dinners 33 Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach 33 Visa for Brazil & Chile 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
28 Days, Friday 21 October to Thursday 17 November 2016
DAY 16 & 17: AT SEA B/L/D Enjoy the ever-changing scenery as you glide along the Argentinian coastline. DAY 18: MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY Explore the colonial city of Montevideo.
DAY 26: FREE DAY & SAMBA SHOW AND DINNER B / D This evening enjoy a barbeque dinner and a popular samba show, where you will see and learn the rhythm of the cariocas.
TOUR COST
INSIDE STATEROOM – CATEGORY K - AFT
B/L/D Argentinian Falls
DAY 25: WONDERS OF RIO B/L Following hotel pick up in an open-air Hummer style jeep, guests will be taken to the stunning Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the largest urban forest in the world. After visiting the National Park, the tour continues up to the Corcovado Mountain, located at the Tijuca's Forest. Christ the Redeemer statue which was recently elected as one of the 7 "New Wonders of the World". You enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, discovering why it is called the "Marvelous City". After lunch, the tour continues up to the Sugar Loaf Mountain, which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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$13,550 Per Person Twin Share $17,000 Single Price
BALCONY STATEROOM – CATEGORY BB - AFT
$15,145 Per Person Twin Share
*Visas required for some destinations. Visa included in the cost for Chile and Brazil but not for Argentina as its purchased online. Organised Shore Excursions are an additional expense. The above cost includes $220pp of air taxes which are subject to change.
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DAY 20: TANGO SHOW & DINNER B/D Tonight you will be picked up for the Tango Porteno dinner and show. Tango Porteno is a theatre-restaurant concept, located on the 9 of July Ave, in the heart of the Porteno Centre and only a few blocks from the Obelisk Symbol of the City. The show is not a tango show but more a musical comedy with a plot. Duration is an hour and a half. The cultural and economic effect post-Second World War, along with the social and public acceptance, since 1940 generated the growth of tango in Buenos at the grassroots level, resulting in a cultural movement that was called the Golden Decade.
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DAY 24: BRAZIL FALLS TOUR B/D The Iguassu National Park (on the Brazilian side) is 185,000 hectares long. Today you will have the opportunity to see the falls from the Brazilian side. First stop is the 1200 trail over the 'Iguassu River', where at this point you will get a panoramic view of the Argentinian Falls, ideal to take pictures. Continue on to see 'Rio Iguazu Canyon', Salto Rivadavia and Tres Mosqueteros and then to the Devil's Throat lower viewpoint. The beautiful scenery is enhanced by permanent rainbows. Final stop will be at 'Salto Floriano' where an elevator will take you to the bus parking area. This evening transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Hotel: Excelsior Copacabana for 3 nights
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DAY 19: BUENOS AIRES - DISEMBARK CRUISE B This morning we disembark the cruise and enjoy a city sights tour of Buenos Aires. This tour portrays the many faces of Buenos Aires. Today we will visit the symbol of our city - the Obelisk as well as places such as the Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martin and Plaza Alvear and avenues such as Avenida De Mayo, Corrientes and 9 de Julio. Next visit the historic neighbourhoods of La Boca and San Telmo, as well as the magnificent Palermo and Recoleta and modern neighborhoods like Puerto Madero. Visit Lezama Park and Tres de Febrero (known as Bosques de Palermo) along with the Ecologic Reserve of the 'Costanera Sur' aswellas the commercial and financial areas of the city. Hotel: Intersur Recoleta Hotel for 3 nights
$12,750 Per Person Twin Share $16,000 Single Price
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Cruise on the
OVATION OF THE SEAS from Beijing to Singapore
Join Kings on this wonderful holiday that is not just about the destinations but the ship itself. The Ovation of the Seas is the newest of the three ships in Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class category. It features the same ground breaking venues as its sister ships which is continuing to take cruisers to new heights. Making its debut in 2016, Ovation will offer guests a variety of activities, entertainment and dining options. New sensational features include the RipCord by iFLY速, North StarSM, Transformative Venues, Newly Designed Staterooms and the first virtual balconies at sea. Be among the first to experience Ovation of the Seas' inaugural season.
FULLY ESCORTED FROM ONLY
7,295*
$ ITINERARY & SIGHTSEEING DAY 1: PERTH/BEIJING IFM / D Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home by a private car and transferred to the airport for your flight to Beijing via Singapore. Upon arrival in Beijing we are met and transferred to our hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel tonight. Hotel: Novotel Beijing Peace for 3 nights DAY 2: HIGHLIGHTS OF BEIJING TOUR B/L Today you will see one of the world biggest city center squares and the Forbidden City, the best preserved ancient construction complex for 24 emperors as well as Temple of Heaven, where the emperors worshiped the God of Heaven.
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Cruise on the Ovation of the Seas: From Beijing to Singapore DAY 3: BADALING GREAT WALL B/L Enjoy a full day excursion to the Badaling section of the Great Wall including lunch. The ancient military defence first built the wall 2000 years ago. It is famous for its deep-rooted culture, magnificent sights and complete military facilities - the essence of the Great Wall. The Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese civilization, and one of the wonders that the Chinese people have created. Badaling Great Wall, the most representative part, was promoted as a key national cultural relic, protected under the approval of the State Council in 1961. In 1988, it was enlisted in the World Cultural Heritage Directory by UNESCO and in 2007 it was listed among the New Seven Wonders of the World. Badaling
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Great Wall is situated in Yanqing County, over 43 miles north of Beijing. The wall is tortuous like a strong dragon winding along the steep mountain ranges.
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Cruise on the Ovation of the Seas: From Beijing to Singapore DAY 4: EMBARK CRUISE B/L/D This morning we will transfer to Port Tianjin to board the Ovation of the Seas which will be our home for the next 12 nights. DAY 5: AT SEA Enjoy the ships facilities on board today!
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DAY 6: SHANGHAI, CHINA B/L/D For the past 15 years Shanghai has reawakened and regained its former glory as “The Paris of the East” in the 1920s and 30s. Its new skyscrapers seem to go up almost overnight, especially in the Pudong District, Shanghai's commericial center. And the air's electric with a sense of confidence and purpose. Even the best museum, the Shanghai Museum, is but a decade old and already owns a collection of bronze that may well be the finest in the world. Still, there are a few more ancient sites worth your attention such as the pastoral, 16th century Yu Garden, an extraordinary maze of Ming Dynasty pavilions and bridges, encircled by an udulating dragon wall.
Admire elaborate temples and stroll serene Chinesestyle gardens. Or simply indulge in some serious retail therapy! DAY 12 – 13: AT SEA B/L/D Over the next few days enjoy the magnificent facilities on board the ship.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 7: AT SEA B/L/D Enjoy the day at sea today before arriving into Okinawa, Japan. DAY 8: OKINAWA, JAPAN B/L/D Naha, the capital and largest city of Okinawa Prefecture, boasts a unique Japanese culture. As the region's transportation hub, Naha connects travellers with other parts of Okinawa, Japan and Asia. Consequently, Okinawans have grown accustomed to openly sharing their distinctive customs with visitors from all over the world – right down to their very own dialect, Uchinaguchi.
DAY 14: HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM B/L/D The port of Phu My (pronounced Foo Me) is the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and the seaside resort of Vung Tau. From Phu My you can discover the fascinating tunnel network at Cu Chi, used by the Viet Cong during the war. At their height they stretched from the South Vietnamese capital to the Cambodian border. The port of Phu My also leads to the vibrant and exciting Ho Chi Minh City, also know as Saigon where you can immerse yourself in unique colors, aromas, and sights
DAY 9: AT SEA B/L/D Enjoy the day at sea today before arriving into Hong Kong, China. DAY 10-11: HONG KONG, CHINA B/L/D A city of great contrasts, Hong Kong presents a vivid and vibrant feast for the senses. You will find mirrored skyscrapers, luxurious shopping malls and colourful markets vying for your attention. Take a cruise in a Chinese junk for a unique insight into this city’s lifeblood – its bustling harbour. Head to Victoria Peak for unforgettable views of the city. Visit Aberdeen Fishing Village to learn more about one of Hong Kong’s thriving communities, its boat people.
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DAY 16: DISEMBARK/ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE B/L This morning we disembark the cruise and explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall. Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. Proceed to the National Orchid Garden, located within Singapore Botanic Gardens, which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants. Our final stop at Little India will entrance you with the scent of joss sticks, jasmine and spices. Hotel: Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore for 3 nights DAY 17: HIGH TEA AT THE RAFFLES B / HIGH TEA This afternoon our tour starts from where it all began – at Raffles Landing Site - where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819, before progressing to an Exhibition that traces the history of the Singapore River. Our next stop is at the Raffles Hotel, where hives of activities were held for the highsociety in the 1800s. Here, enjoy Afternoon Tea with English and Local delicacies. DAY 18: GARDENS BY THE BAY B/D This morning we transfer to Gardens by the Bay, where you will have free time to wonder the various conservatories. Gardens by the Bay is home to over a quarter of a million rare plants. The entire park comprises three gardens; Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest waterfront garden, is where you’ll find the futuristic looking Supertrees, vertical gardens measuring up to 16 storeys that add a surprising and surreal feel to the landscape. You have the remainder of the day at your leisure to explore the shops and sights of Singapore. Tonight we enjoy a
TOUR INCLUDES
33 Home pick up and return 33 Kings Tours Manager 3 Return economy airfares and taxes with Singapore Airlines 33 3 nights at the Novotel Beijing Peace, Beijing 33 12 night cruise on board the Ovation of the Seas 33 3 nights at the Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore 33 Breakfast daily, 15 lunches, 1 high tea & 14 dinners 33 Transfers throughout 33 Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
TOUR DATES
19 Days, Tuesday 15 November to Saturday 3 December 2016
TOUR COST
INSIDE STATEROOM CATEGORY L – MID-FORWARD & MID-AFT
$7,295 Per Person, Twin Share $10,795 Single Price OUTSIDE STATEROOM CATEGORY G – FORWARD
$8,150 Per Person, Twin Share $12,375 Single Price BALCONY STATEROOM CATEGORY D7 – MID- AFT
$8,595 Per Person, Twin Share $13,225 Single Price *Visas required for China (organised prior to departure) & Vietnam (organised on-board the ship). Both are an additional expense. The above cost includes $650pp of air taxes which are subject to change. a
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Highlights of Beijing Tour Full day excursion to the Badaling, Great Wall USD $50 on-board credit per cabin Visit the National Orchid Garden, located within Singapore Botanic Gardens Lunch in China Town Go back in time with High Tea at the Raffles Enjoy a visit to the magnificent Gardens by the Bay
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DAY 15: AT SEA Enjoy today at sea on board the ship.
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short stroll to one of our favourite restaurants for our farewell dinner. DAY 19: SINGAPORE TO PERTH B / IFM After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport for our flight home. Upon arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to take you 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.
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MOBILITY
All of our tours involve walking and some climbing of stairs. Lifts are not always available. It is important that you can ascend and descend stairs unaided and without assistance. This is particularly pertinent if a coach is involved in the holiday as you will be required to get on and off the coach throughout the day.
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Do you need assistance to board a plane? Do you have any walking aids? We are more than happy to request assistance for you however this is not always available at all airports. It is the airline who provide the assistance and whilst the Tour manager can help you, the responsibility lies with the airline.
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BAGGAGE
You are required to manage your own luggage at the airports. Porters and trolleys are not always available. You might like to consider investing in a good, 4 wheel suitcase as they are easy to push as well as light which will help with lifting your case off the baggage carousel. Most airlines allow you to travel with 20-22 kilograms.
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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 discuss this with us because we need to ensure that the holiday you are selecting is right for you and fair on us. We can offer extra assistance (additional cost), recommend a Helping Hands Holiday or book a qualified Discovery Carer to accompany you.
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HEALTH
Staying healthy is also important while on holidays so a checkup 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.
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.
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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