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| 2025-09-19 |
2025-09-28 |
3,179.00 |
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| 2025-09-26 |
2025-10-05 |
3,009.00 |
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| 2025-10-03 |
2025-10-12 |
3,009.00 |
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| 2025-10-10 |
2025-10-19 |
3,099.00 |
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| 2025-10-17 |
2025-10-26 |
3,099.00 |
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| 2025-10-24 |
2025-11-02 |
3,179.00 |
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| 2025-10-31 |
2025-11-09 |
3,139.00 |
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| 2025-11-07 |
2025-11-16 |
3,099.00 |
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| 2025-11-14 |
2025-11-23 |
3,099.00 |
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| 2025-11-21 |
2025-11-30 |
3,099.00 |
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| 2025-11-28 |
2025-12-07 |
3,099.00 |
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| 2025-12-05 |
2025-12-14 |
3,099.00 |
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| 2025-12-12 |
2025-12-21 |
3,099.00 |
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| 2025-12-19 |
2025-12-28 |
3,129.00 |
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| 2025-12-26 |
2026-01-04 |
3,129.00 |
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| 2026-01-02 |
2026-01-11 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2026-01-09 |
2026-01-18 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2026-01-16 |
2026-01-25 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2026-01-23 |
2026-02-01 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2026-01-30 |
2026-02-08 |
3,059.00 |
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| 2026-02-06 |
2026-02-15 |
3,079.00 |
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| 2026-02-13 |
2026-02-22 |
3,079.00 |
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| 2026-02-20 |
2026-03-01 |
3,079.00 |
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| 2026-02-27 |
2026-03-08 |
3,079.00 |
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| 2026-03-06 |
2026-03-15 |
3,639.00 |
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| 2026-03-13 |
2026-03-22 |
3,079.00 |
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| 2026-03-20 |
2026-03-29 |
3,079.00 |
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| 2026-03-27 |
2026-04-05 |
3,079.00 |
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| 2026-04-03 |
2026-04-12 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-04-10 |
2026-04-19 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-04-17 |
2026-04-26 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-04-24 |
2026-05-03 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-05-01 |
2026-05-10 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-05-08 |
2026-05-17 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-05-15 |
2026-05-24 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-05-22 |
2026-05-31 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-05-29 |
2026-06-07 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-06-05 |
2026-06-14 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-06-12 |
2026-06-21 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-06-19 |
2026-06-28 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-06-26 |
2026-07-05 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-07-03 |
2026-07-12 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-07-10 |
2026-07-19 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-07-17 |
2026-07-26 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-07-24 |
2026-08-02 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-07-31 |
2026-08-09 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-08-07 |
2026-08-16 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-08-14 |
2026-08-23 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-08-21 |
2026-08-30 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-08-28 |
2026-09-06 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-09-04 |
2026-09-13 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-09-11 |
2026-09-20 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-09-18 |
2026-09-27 |
3,529.00 |
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| 2026-09-25 |
2026-10-04 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-10-02 |
2026-10-11 |
3,039.00 |
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| 2026-10-09 |
2026-10-18 |
3,069.00 |
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| 2026-10-16 |
2026-10-25 |
3,119.00 |
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| 2026-10-23 |
2026-11-01 |
3,199.00 |
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| 2026-10-30 |
2026-11-08 |
3,239.00 |
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| 2026-11-06 |
2026-11-15 |
3,119.00 |
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| 2026-11-13 |
2026-11-22 |
3,119.00 |
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| 2026-11-20 |
2026-11-29 |
3,119.00 |
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| 2026-11-27 |
2026-12-06 |
3,119.00 |
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| 2026-12-04 |
2026-12-13 |
3,119.00 |
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| 2026-12-11 |
2026-12-20 |
3,119.00 |
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| 2026-12-18 |
2026-12-27 |
3,119.00 |
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| 2026-12-25 |
2027-01-03 |
3,199.00 |
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| 2027-01-01 |
2027-01-10 |
3,729.00 |
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| 2027-01-08 |
2027-01-17 |
3,729.00 |
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| 2027-01-15 |
2027-01-24 |
3,729.00 |
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| 2027-01-22 |
2027-01-31 |
3,729.00 |
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| 2027-01-29 |
2027-02-07 |
3,359.00 |
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| 2027-02-05 |
2027-02-14 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2027-02-12 |
2027-02-21 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2027-02-19 |
2027-02-28 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2027-02-26 |
2027-03-07 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2027-03-05 |
2027-03-14 |
3,999.00 |
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| 2027-03-12 |
2027-03-21 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2027-03-19 |
2027-03-28 |
3,389.00 |
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| 2027-03-26 |
2027-04-04 |
3,379.00 |
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| 2027-04-02 |
2027-04-11 |
3,339.00 |
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operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be
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with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your
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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Australia, South Pacific
Cities Visited:
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Sightseeing Highlights
Overview
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Independent Australian Explorer
Vacation Overview
Upon visiting Australia, Oprah Winfrey remarked to the locals in Sydney, “You 're so darned friendly, you must go to friendly class!” But you don 't need to be a celebrity to get the star treatment and warm welcome of Aussies. Experience the meaning of “G 'day, mate!” on this 10-day Globus Independent tour. We 've arranged your hotel reservations, daily breakfast, sightseeing, and private transfers to/from the airports from/to your hotels for your intra-vacation flights. Plus, a one-of-a-kind feature: the Globus Local Host®, someone who is there throughout your stay (in Sydney, Cairns, and Melbourne) to ensure your vacation runs smoothly and to help you make the most of your vacation. This Globus Independent tour packs plenty of I-time to explore, relax, and discover on your own.Your vacation begins the moment you arrive. Globus can pick you up at the airport and whisk you seamlessly to your selected hotel. Your Local Host will greet you with a smile and information to help you get settled. The next day, after your included breakfast, we 'll pick you up at your hotel for a guided sightseeing tour with a local expert. You 'll hear inside stories behind the must-see sights, like the Opera House and Bondi Beach. And never fear...we 've scouted the city for the best place to capture a photo of Sydney 's famous Harbour Bridge. In Melbourne, your guided sightseeing with an expert Local Guide includes the Royal Botanic Gardens and Queen Victoria Market. On the third day in each city, you have a free day to explore on your own (with your Local Host support, of course). You may want to follow in Oprah 's footsteps in Sydney and climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge; explore the cobblestone streets of the Rocks, the harborside area where the first convicts settled; or participate in a game of lawn bowling. In Melbourne, you can visit one of Australia's leading opal companies or take an excursion to see the little penguins emerge from the sea and waddle
Year Round Offers
- Save by forming your own group of 5 or more
- Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours
- 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-17 yrs old
- Pay less for your second vacation in the same year
Day 1:ARRIVE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA • Welcome to beautiful Sydney, Australia 's largest city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure for independent activities. Your Globus Local Host will make contact with you to discuss your vacation, answer questions, and give suggestions to make the most of your stay.
Day 2:SYDNEY • Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes an Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop. Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Sydney.
(B)Today's I-Time TipsThe remainder of the day is yours to explore this vibrant city. Your Local Host will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, dining, and shopping. Day 3:SYDNEY • Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful city. Choose from our selection of optional excursions, including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
(B)Today's I-Time TipsSpend the day in Hunter Valley, sampling some of Australia 's best wines; or join a guided backstage tour of the Sydney Opera House. Other options include exploring the restaurants of Spice Alley, exploring the Rocks District on the Rocks Pub Tour, or learning how to surf at nearby Bondi Beach. Day 4:SYDNEY-CAIRNS • Fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.” Enjoy a 3-night stay in this tropical paradise. The remainder of the day is yours to start exploring.
(B)Day 5:CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF• Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of coral and sea life. Choose to snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist. Late this afternoon, return to Cairns.
(B,L)Day 6:CAIRNS • A full day at leisure.
(B)Today's I-Time TipsTake a trip into the Daintree Rainforest, the world 's oldest living rainforest, and to beautiful Cape Tribulation. Other activities include relaxing by your resort 's pool, a ride on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, or shopping for a special souvenir at the Cairns Night Markets. Day 7:CAIRNS-MELBOURNE • Transfer to Cairns for your flight to Melbourne, the cosmopolitan heart of Australia. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
(B)Day 8:MELBOURNE • Morning guided sightseeing tour includes Federation Square, St. Patrick 's Park, Queen Victoria Market (when open), Albert Park Lake, the Shrine of Remembrance, and St. Kilda Beach. Your tour ends at the Melbourne Skydeck for awe-inspiring views of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere 's highest viewing platform.
(B)Today's I-Time TipsThe remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may wish to visit the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia 's largest, oldest, and most visited art museum. Other options include window shopping on Bourke Street, a tour of the Old Melbourne Goal, once home to Australia 's notorious outlaw, Ned Kelly, or just relax at one of Melbourne 's famous coffee cafes. Day 9:MELBOURNE • Enjoy a full day at leisure for independent activities.
(B)Today's I-Time TipsJoin an optional excursion to Phillip Island to watch the world-famous Penguin Parade, travel on the spectacular Great Ocean Road to see the magnificent 12 Apostles or explore the hidden lanes and arcades of the city. Day 10:MELBOURNE• Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Melbourne and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.
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All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
Globus Tours
Meals
Breakfast daily; 1 lunch
Hotels:
Swissotel Sydney
Sydney, Australia
The Swissotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive shopping centres, such as the beautiful Queen Victoria Building and iconic Westfield Sydney and is within walking distance to all of Sydney's famous landmarks and cultural attractions. Enjoy a seasonally inspired dinner menu at JPB or delight in a unique buffet high tea at Crossroads Bar. The hotel offers a wide choice of treatments at the Day Spa as well as a gym, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
Rating: Deluxe
Pullman Cairns International
Cairns, Australia
Pullman Cairns International is an upscale hotel exuding the architectural grandeur of the city's rich colonial past. Overlooking Cairns Harbour and the lush mountain hinterland, this 321-room hotel is perfectly positioned in the CBD to take advantage of all the city has to offer. After a great day of sightseeing, dine in Coco's Restaurant, grab a drink at the Lobby Bar, or pamper yourself at Vie Spa. Laundry is available through the hotel for a fee.
Rating: Superior First-Class
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
Melbourne, Australia
Situated in the heart of downtown Melbourne, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is ideally located for exploring the city. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, bar, gym, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Rating: First-Class
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
