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Australia |
Tour Type: Coach Tour
Tour Duration: 5 Days (4 Nights)
From: Sydney to Melbourne
Tour Code: ESMM
Operator: AAT Kings |
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Tour Description
Visit the three capitals cities of southern Australia with free time at the end of your journey to soak up the atmosphere of Melbourne & enjoy plenty of shopping!. Hightlights include touring through Canberra, the Snowy Mountains & Kosciuszko National Park on your journey from Sydney to Melbourne. Tour Inclusions:
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (4) (B)
- Lunch (1) (L)
- Hotel Dinner (1) (D)
- Welcome Drink
- All Purpose Travel Wallet & Map
- Hotel Porterage Included
- Twin share rooms with private facilities
in centrally located hotels
- Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach
with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts,
reclining seats, panoramic windows
- Tour with an experienced, professional
Tour Director and Tour Driver
- Airport transfers (Day prior from
Sydney Airport – flights anytime; Day 5
to Melbourne Airport – flights anytime)
Included Tour Highlights:
- Visit historic Berrima
- Gold Creek Sheep Station
- See the sights of Canberra & tour Parliament House
- The Australian War Memorial
- Kosciuszko National Park
- Picturesque Alpine Way
- Explore historic Beechworth
- Travel Ned Kelly country
- Time at leisure in Melbourne
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Day
1 |
Sydney - Canberra
Depart Sydney at 8.00am. We begin
our journey to the nation’s capital via
the Southern Highlands with a stop at
historic Berrima, famous for its gaol,
and a visit to a working sheep farm with
an Aussie barbecue lunch. On arrival in
Canberra we’ll tour through Parliament
House and visit the Australian War
Memorial before enjoying a welcome
drink and dinner with your Tour Director
and fellow travellers. Stay: Novotel, Canberra (L/D) |
Day
2 |
Snowy Mountains
Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Hydro
Scheme start our day, plus the option
to take a ride on the Mt. Kosciuszko
chairlift to experience Australia’s
highest point! You’ll be awestruck by
the stunningly picturesque Kosciuszko
National Park – home to mobs of
kangaroos – as we travel the Alpine
Way, over the mighty Murray River into
Victoria and beautiful Beechworth,
Victoria’s best preserved gold rush
town, for our unique overnight stay in
one of the Bed and Breakfast properties. Stay: Boutique Country Accommodation, Beechworth (B) |
Day
3 |
Melbourne
Get to know Beechworth with a tour and some free time to explore the legendary Beechworth Bakery with its fresh pastries and sweets, as well as the antique shops and galleries. Later we’ll see the museum then it’s on through Glenrowan and Ned Kelly country to culturally diverse and cosmopolitan Melbourne. A dinner option tonight is on board the distinctive Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Please ask for details. Stay: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne (2 nights) (B) |
Day
4 |
Melbourne at Leisure
Today Melbourne is all yours to explore.
You'll have time to discover some of
the secrets of this exceptional city – a
myriad of cafés, galleries, museums,
markets, restaurants, laneways and
parks await you. If you wish to explore
further afield you can join a tour to the
famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island,
where you'll watch the nightly ritual as
the little penguins march up the sand to
their nesting places. Or take the journey
along the Great Ocean Road to see
the famous Twelve Apostles. Visit the
Yarra Valley's wineries, the Dandenongs
and Puffing Billy or Sovereign Hill’s
goldmine. Ask your Tour Director for
details.
(B) |
Day
5 |
Depart Melbourne
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight. (B) |
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Itinerary is based on 2012 departures. Click on the icon to the left if you would like to view the 2012 brochure online. |
Tour Prices
Tour prices are per person. Please request a quote for tour availability. |
EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER*
2012 Season Sale! Save up to $140 per couple. Exclusive to Global Journeys. Deposit this month only to qualify!
Subject to availability at the time of booking.
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| START DATE |
END DATE |
BROCHURE
(Twin Share) |
BROCHURE
(Single) |
OUR
SAVINGS |
OUR
PRICE |
| 13 Mar 2012 |
17 Mar 2012 |
AU $1,565 |
AU $1,880 |
Save $70 |
AU $1,495 |
| 27 Mar 2012 |
31 Mar 2012 |
AU $1,565 |
AU $1,880 |
Save $70 |
AU $1,495 |
| 03 Apr 2012 |
07 Apr 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
| 17 Apr 2012 |
21 Apr 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
| 22 May 2012 |
26 May 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
| 05 Jun 2012 |
09 Jun 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
| 28 Aug 2012 |
01 Sep 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
| 11 Sep 2012 |
15 Sep 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
| 16 Oct 2012 |
20 Oct 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
| 30 Oct 2012 |
03 Nov 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
| 04 Dec 2012 |
08 Dec 2012 |
AU $1,425 |
AU $1,760 |
Save $65 |
AU $1,360 |
Note: The majority of departures above will proceed or are guaranteed to depart. We will outline the status of your departure date in your quote along with all applicable discounts and specials. |
Tour Discounts & Options:
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General Information
The information below relates to this itinerary only. |
Tour Operator: AAT Kings
An AAT Kings escorted coach tour is the hassle-free freeway to holiday. Everything has been arranged in advance so travellers don't have to worry about getting lost, finding attractions and reading maps or speeding tickets. On an AAT Kings tour, there is a perfect balance of planned sightseeing and free time for independent exploration or just relaxing and doing nothing at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, AAT Kings have one of the newest coach fleets in Australia. Their modern and luxurious Mercedes Benz and Scania coaches are equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, seatbelts, restrooms, two door access, ample legroom and large panoramic windows, so you won't miss a thing.
AAT Kings have designated certain departures as Guaranteed Departures, which means they have reached minimum passenger numbers and will definitely run as scheduled. Global Journeys continue to add Guaranteed Departure status to tours online as they achieve minimum numbers. If you book on a non Guaranteed Departure AAT Kings will determine if the tour will operate no later than 6 weeks prior to departure. If the tour is withdrawn we will work to offer you a suitable alternative. If you aren't happy with the options offered any money paid on your booking will be refunded.
This depends on the touring style you are booking. Short Break bookings will receive e-documentation. If you are booking an AAT Kings escorted tour (Premium, Cost Saver, Explorer or Camping) you will receive paper documents in a complimentary leather travel wallet as well as luggage labels and a useful booklet containing valuable holiday information. You will also receive a map of the region you are visiting when you get on tour.
Documents for AAT Kings guided tours are delivered to the hotel or address you are staying at prior to your tour depending on the tour type chosen. We also provide you with a tour itinerary and arrival instructions by email, once we have all your flight information and personal details.
To suit all different holiday styles AAT Kings offer a range of different touring types.
- Premium tours are guided by a Tour Director and Driver and include more luxurious accommodation and facilities, more meals and exclusive dining experiences as well as extra sightseeing and cultural highlights.
- CostSaver tours are designed to offer value for money with clean and comfortable accommodation, breakfast daily, some dinners and plenty or free time, while also benefiting from an expert Tour Director and Driver throughout.
- Explorer tours are run in our luxury mini-coach vehicles and average around 20 travellers. These active itineraries explore less accessible locations, stay in a mix of Premium tour standard accommodation and character-filled boutiques and are escorted by a dedicated Driver guide.
- Short Breaks showcase the highlights of a region or city in a short time, they allow extra flexibility as standalone or pre or post tour options. Short Breaks are run by our expert Driver guides.
With such a diverse range of destinations and touring styles there is no set age or type who travel with AAT, you can expect a wide-range of like-minded travellers. Families with children, young couples, baby boomers, solo travellers, small groups and more can be found on our Guided tours.
There is certainly no age limit for touring, with children as young as 6 through to seniors travelling, however, the general demographic tends to be over 40.
As AAT Kings is sold internationally you will also find that there are people from all over the world on their tours, particularly North Americans, British, Europeans and many Asian nations.
Depending on the tour you choose and the time of year you are travelling our group sizes can vary from fewer than 21 people up to 50 people, so there is a great opportunity to mingle and make new friends.
While it’s not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand, tipping is becoming an increasingly accepted practice in all areas of the service industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxis. Likewise on your AAT Kings tour, if you feel that your Tour Director, Driver, Driver guide or Private cook has done an excellent job, then we would recommend tipping up to the equivalent of AU $5 per day. However, it’s not compulsory. It is up to you!
The beauty of travelling with AAT Kings is that you won't be travelling alone. You'll have a group of like-minded travellers and soon to be friends to share in the experience with. They also offer a room matching service on all Guided tours (not applicable on Explorer or Short Breaks) so you don't have to pay a single room supplement. AAT Kings room matching service means they will work to match you with another solo traveller of the same sex but if they can't they will provide a single room at no extra cost.
Yes, they can accommodate children, however they must be over 6 years of age. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. AAT Kings do recommend that people travelling with children consider whether the itinerary is suitable, in particular the activities involved and the duration of the tour to ensure children’s comfort.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on AAT Kings including more FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on what to expect on tour, and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Airport Transfer Information
Free Airport Transfers
AAT Kings offers a hotel or airport transfer at the start and end of your tour, or in-conjunction with pre or post accommodation booked with Global Journeys & AAT Kings. All flight information must be given to Global Journeys at least 6 weeks prior to departure so that transfers can be booked. If you book your own pre or post accommodation then transfers cannot be included.
AAT Kings Short Breaks in the Northern Territory only include airport transfers in Ayers Rock (these meet all incoming flights and leave Ayers Rock 2 hours prior to your departure flight time). In Alice Springs and Darwin they have a range of transfer options negotiated at competitive prices.
Terms & Conditions:
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