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27 l l 1 l l START END Number of night stays Sightseeing stops Kuku Yalanji cultural experience Daintree National Park 3 Kings Canyon Ayers Rock Resort 2 Kata Tjuta Palm Cove 1 Alice Springs 1 Sailing on Sydney Harbour Uluru Blue Mountains the legacy of the Severin family and their wrangling heritage, before kicking back in true Aussie style at a delicious barbecue lunch. This afternoon, venture to the spiritual midst of Uluru, in time to enjoy sparkling wine at a spectacular sunset. Hotel: Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B L Day 7   Uluru and Kata Tjuta Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where you’ll learn about the spiritual connection developed over millennia between the Anangu people and this ancient land. The mystical domes of Kata Tjuta are your next destination. Join your Journey Director for a guided walk through Walpa Gorge, tracing the cultural significance of Kata Tjuta. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the base of Uluru’s red slopes, embracing the timeless stories of the Anangu people whose rock art you’ll have an opportunity to see before visiting the spiritual Mutitjulu Waterhole. This evening, meet the stars of the Southern Hemisphere at the sensational Sounds of Silence Dinner. B LD Day 8   Uluru – Sydney Witness a mesmerising sunrise over Uluru, then perhaps consider an optional experience scenic helicopter flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta, learn the art of Aboriginal dot painting or simply relax with a good book. This afternoon, mystical Uluru gives way to cosmopolitan Sydney. Hotel: The Langham, Sydney. B Day 9   Sydney – Blue Mountains The shimmering hue of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park beckons from afar as you embark on a day of discovery to explore its extraordinary beauty. Soak up eucalyptus scents and discover such icons as the Three Sisters at Echo Point and spectacular Bridal Veil Falls. Go off the beaten path in the company of your Journey Director to secluded lookouts and peaceful short bushwalks. Hotel: Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains. B DW Great Barrier Reef Cruise CAIRNS Hunter Valley 1 1 Day 10    Blue Mountains – Hunter Valley Explore Australia’s original wine country. A day of indulgence awaits as you sample the delectable flavors and award-winning vintages of the Hunter Valley. Enjoy private wine tastings at boutique vineyards and a sumptuous lunch in exquisite surrounds before spending the afternoon at leisure. Hotel: Kirkton Park Hotel, Hunter Valley. B L DW Day 11    Hunter Valley – Sydney The wind in your sails, kick-start your afternoon on famous Sydney Harbour aboard a luxury yacht. Take the helm, work the grinders or simply relax as you sail past the Harbour Bridge, the historic Rocks district and the Sydney Opera House. An evening at leisure follows your exhilarating afternoon on the water. Hotel: The Langham, Sydney, 2 nights. B 1 2 SYDNEY Hungerford Hill Winery From $ 9725 per person twin share land only DEPARTURES & PRICES $9725 $9725 Per Person Twin Share Per Person Twin Share Single* Single* $13015 2019 Start End Apr 09 Apr 21 Aug 27 Sep 08 Oct 08 Oct 20 Nov 12 Nov 24 $13015 2020 Start End Feb 04 Feb 16 Mar 03 Mar 15  Highlighted dates indicate Definite Departures. *Single traveler must pay the single price. Day 12    Sydney The eastern suburbs of Sydney welcome you this morning as you take a stroll along the coastal walk. This afternoon, a VIP guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House will reveal the hidden secrets of this architectural marvel. Afterwards, join your Journey Director for a Celebration Dinner at chef Peter Gilmore’s iconic Bennelong Restaurant under the sails of the Opera House. B CD Day 13    Farewell from Sydney Bid farewell to the Harbor City as your epic discovery of Australia’s natural splendour and spiritual heartland comes to an end. B SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to $975pp See page 18 for more great savings < Kings Club Unlock VIP benefits DINING 12 Full buffet breakfasts B 4 Dinners with wine DW 5 Lunches L 1 Celebration Dinner CD 2 Local Dining Experiences LD FLIGHT INFORMATION Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Cairns Airport  Day 13 – flights to depart anytime from Sydney Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price Internal-vacation flights: Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flights to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Day 4 – Cairns to Alice Springs: QF1949 Day 8 – Ayers Rock to Sydney: JQ661