DAY 01

Cochin/Trivandrum-Sydney

Report at Cochin/Trivandrum airport 3 hrs prior to departure board your flight to Sydney via Kuala Lumpur/Singapore.

DAY 02

Sydney

Our Representative will be at airport and later Proceed to Hotel. Check in to the hotel Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight at hotel. (Dinner)

DAY 03

Sydney half day City Tour. Visit Sydney Sea life aquarium and Sydney Tower Eye.

After breakfast, Meet your coach. Proceed for Sydney Sights tour with Bondi Beach. Tour through the historic Rocks area and take in views of the Opera House, Hyde Park, St Mary's Cathedral, Parliament House and the Art Gallery. Stop at Mrs Macquarie's Chair for magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Visit The Gap to enjoy the stunning views then stop at the world famous Bondi Beach. Re-join the coach for the return journey to Sydney travelling through Paddington and the exclusive Eastern Suburbs. Afternoon visit Sydney Sea life aquarium and Sydney Tower Eye. Transfer back to hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant (walking distance restaurants). Overnight stay at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 04

Blue Mountains Tour & Wildlife Experience. Onto Melbourne.

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your coach. Proceed for a full day tour to the Blue Mountains (Departure Time: 8:00am). Enjoy a stop at Echo Point and see the famous three Sisters rock formation. Arrive at Scenic World and join the optional Blue Mountains rides–Scenic Railway, Cableway or Skyway (own expense). These rides are a great way to see the steep valleys, canyons and Three Sisters rock formation. Arrive at Leura village for lunch (own expense) then enjoy some free time to wander the streets with its delightful blend of groomed gardens and quaint shops. Next enjoy an afternoon encounter at Featherdale Wildlife Park and have your photo taken with a cuddly koala, see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and little penguins. Travel back to Sydney. Later proceed to airport board your flight to Melbourne. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight at Melbourne (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 05

City tour of Melbourne. Afternoon Phillip Island Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the departure point of your tour. At 8.10am join your coach to commence a morning tour of Melbourne. View examples of Melbourne architectural splendour including St. Pauls Cathedral and the Princess and Regent Theatres. See the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square, and stroll around Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. View the Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook's Cottage (entry at own expense). See the bustling Queen Victoria Market and Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix, visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct. Cross the Bolte Bridge for great city views. Tour concludes at approximately 11.45am at Federation Square. At 1.15pm join your coach to commence your afternoon and evening Phillip Island Tour. Journey south-east and visit Maru Koala and Animal Park which has a large number of exhibits including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, emus and native Australian birds. View spectacular coastal scenery at the Nobbies, two rocky outcrops abundant in marine life. From the walkways you may be able to catch a glimpse of Australia's largest population of fur seals living along the coastline. Browse through the Phillip Island Visitors Information Centre and learn about the little penguins and life on this island. Watch as the Little Penguins battle the surf and make their way to their dune burrows and learn of the environmental and conservation methods that are initiated to ensure that the wildlife and vulnerable geology of Phillip Island remains protected. See the Little Penguins up close as they return to their nests to greet their young families and view the powerful southern coastline with its clean, sandy beaches and rocky shores. Stop in Cowes for dinner on your own before commencing the return journey to Melbourne. Tour concludes at approximately 10.30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 06

Full Day Great Ocean Road tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the departure point of your tour. At 8.00am join your coach to commence a full day tour to the Great Ocean Road. View the popular coastal township of Lorne, a surfer's haven, and see many fern filled gullies and river inlets on your journey. Stop for lunch at Apollo Bay (own expense). Travel the length of the Great Ocean Road passing towering limestone cliffs, sweeping white beaches and stunning forest scenery. Witness a fabulous spectacle of massive natural erosion. View the amazing Twelve Apostles-limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean and visit the Information Centre. Walk along the boardwalk enjoying the scenery from various viewing platforms. See Loch Ard Gorge and be swept away by the romantic and tragic story of love and lives lost aboard the Loch Ard. Explore Port Campbell National Park and discover the tragic history of over 50 ships wrecked along the rugged coastline. Continue beyond Port Campbell to the remnants of London Bridge before commencing the return journey to Melbourne. Tour concludes at approximately 8.00pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 07

Departure

Morning check out from hotel and proceed to airport to board your flight back home. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board)

Inclusions

• 02 night's accommodation at Sydney
• 03 night's accommodation at Melbourne
• Airport-hotel-airport transfers
• Full Day Great Ocean Road
• Phillip Island Penguin & Wildlife tour
• Half Day Magnificent Melbourne-Morning City Sights
• Full Day Blue Mountain & Wildlife Park Tour
• Half day Bondi Beach & Sydney Sights
• All tours and transfers
• All meals as per the itinerary
• Return airfare as per the itinerary
• Australia visa
• Travel Insurance

Cost excludes:

• GST
• Items of personal nature like Laundry, Mini Bar, Porterage, Mineral Water, excess baggage, itinerary changes etc.
• Tipping / Gratitude for Driver & Guide
• Any items not mentioned in cost Include
• Any changes in the statutory taxes or rates after booking.
• Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. Prices quoted are as 1 USD = INR
• The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour.

Remarks

The above quote is based on a minimum group of 25 adults travelling together. The rates are subject to change in case of any increase or decrease in the number of passengers travelling.

• Package cost is based on current available airfares and any further increase in fares at the time of issuance needs to be paid by the passenger
• International standard Check in Time is 1500 hrs and Check out Time is 1100 hrs. and is subject to the local conditions prevalent
• The rates are as per airfares and currency exchange or other relevant cost applicable on date and subject to change without prior notice for reasons beyond our control.
• The above quotation is based on travel in the period mentioned above
• Confirmation of service requires getting a written acceptance of the quotation above based on the booking procedures, payments mentioned below and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Granting or rejecting visas and immigration clearance is the sole prerogative of the concerned sovereign governments. Holiday Escapes shall neither be responsible in case of non-granting of such documents nor liable for any delay, denial or other related act/omission or for any loss, expenses, damage or cost resulting there from.
• It is the sole responsibility of the client/guest to submit the relevant documents and photographs for VISA as mentioned in the documents check list given to you within the stipulated time. Not submitting the documents as per specification may lead to rejection of visas and Holiday Escapes will not be responsible for the same
• Holiday Escapes will not be liable for any expense incurred due to cancellation/ delay of flights, trains or coaches and same expenses needs to be borne by the passengers themselves.