Aussie Hopper • 8 Nights 9 Days | AFC Holidays Group Tours

Overview

Do not go by Australia’s reputation as the land Down Under! Australia is hip and happening, full of life and energy, history, beautiful landscapes, mountains, and deserts and is the world’s most popular diving spot! Yes, we mean the Great Barrier Reef – and that is just a glimpse of your underwater adventure. It is a country full of natural wonders and stunning beaches, the lifestyle is easy and the cities are fueled by an altogether different energy. Aussies know how to live it up – be it partying or chilling out. You will never be without excitement at hand. You can order a samosa just as easily as a burger because Australia is an eclectic fusion of so many different cultures that you cannot help but admire the complexity. National Parks are in plenty and alongside a buzzing nightlife, you will get to see and experience a way of life too. From secluded beaches (there are over a thousand) to fantastic surfing and snorkelling, from outbacks to vineyards, soaring mountains to rainforests and pink lakes, there is everything to suit every visitor. And oh! You can get a selfie with some of the strangest animals on earth – like emu, platypus, echidna and Kangaroo.

Included in price:

Airport Transfers with Private Coach

Breakfast

Return Flight Ticket via Qatar Airlines

3* & 4* Hotel Accommodation

Sightseeing as per the itinerary

All Taxes

Travel Insurance

Bottled water available in the coach (Limited)

Itinerary & Road Map

Day 1 - Arrival to Melbourne

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Welcome to the Land Down Under, Say hello to Australia’s sunshine and warm weather. Upon arrival, you will get reacquainted with your fellow travellers and the local AFC Representative. They will immediately guide you to the hotel for check-in so that you can rest and replenish your energy from the long flight. Overnight in Melbourne.

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne City Skyline

Day 2 - Melbourne - Leisure Day or Optional Tour: Apostles Tour

Breakfast Included

Breakfast will be ready at the hotel to prepare you for the day ahead. You can spend the day at leisure or join the group for an optional tour of the 12 Apostles. This starts with a scenic morning drive through the Great Ocean Road, one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world, complemented by the Southern Ocean. Enjoy the waves at Bells Beach and take photos of the 12 Apostles-- A collection of limestone stacks along the coast. The sheer proximity of each limestone stack between each other made the Port Campbell National Park a popular tourist attraction internationally. Overnight in Melbourne.

Great Ocean Road

12 Apostles

Bells Beach

Day 3 - Melbourne City Tour.

Breakfast Included

After breakfast, get ready for a full-day city tour. Today we will visit and get to know all the famous landmarks and sights of Melbourne. First visit to Royal Botanic Garden and The Shrine of Remembrance (from outside). After a quick Lunch break (on your own), we will proceed to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a quick tour (no entrance). Continue your city tour and visit Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Yarra River, Arts Centre, South Bank, Fitzroy Garden, and Cooks' Cottage. Later visit Parliament House and St. Patrick’s Cathedral (from outside). We will also have a quick visit to China Town, Swanton Street & Bourke Street Mall. Return to the hotel after an eventful day. Overnight in Melbourn

Flinders Street Melbourne

Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes

Melbourne GPO Building

Day 4 - Cairns - Melbourne to Cairns Internal Flight (Arrival Pick Up). Visit Kuranda National Park.

Breakfast Included

Good Morning! Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Post breakfast check out and proceed to the airport to take our flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, explore the Kuranda Rainforest. This place sits 1000 ft above the city of Cairns and is a World Heritage Rainforest. The journey to Kuranda is an experience in itself. We will take a gentle drive up through the rainforest. Once you Arrive Explore the quaint village shops for vibrant hand-crafted silk and cotton clothing, the art and crafts markets, and exclusive jewelry, and also go for rainforest walks. After this, proceed for a Tjapukai Show where you will see the Aboriginals in their true form! It is a cultural experience that you are not likely to forget (based on possibility). It is believed that Tjapukai culture is the world’s oldest living culture and is 40,000 years old. get transferred to the hotel in Cairns. Overnight stay at Cairns

Colorful Kuranda Scenic Train

Kuranda National Park

Tjapukai Show - Aboriginals

Day 5 - Cairns - (Free Day or Optional Great Barrier Reef Tour)

Breakfast Included.

Good Morning Cairns! Enjoy a day at leisure or prepare yourself for the best moment of your Australia trip. After all today you will see the Great Barrier Reef! There are so many legends and history attached to this natural wonder. It is one of the 7 Natural Wonders and the largest coral reef system in the world. This 1,400 mile stretch of reef system is home to a huge species of life forms – including coral, fish, mollusk, sharks, rays, dugongs, turtles, whales and dolphins. You can swim, snorkel, dive or sail across this natural wonder. There is nothing quite like witnessing this wonder for yourself. Overnight Cairns.

Great Barrier Reef

Day 6 - Cairns to Sydney - Flight to Sydney & Sydney City Tour

Breakfast Included

Breakfast will be ready for you at the hotel before checking out. Board the flight to Sydney. Upon arrival enjoy the day touring Sydney’s prominent sights accompanied by an expert guide. Travel through the historic rocks district. Stop at Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Gardens for a panoramic view of the Sydney Opera House and the Bridge. A quick stop at the Opera House (from outside) before continuing on to St. Anne’s Cathedral to the Gap; the entrance to Sydney Harbour for breathtaking views of the coast. If allowed with some extra time, you may proceed to Bondi Beach. Later return to your hotel – Check In and relax after that long day! Overnight in Sydney.

Mrs Macquarie’s Chair View

Sydney Opera House

Bondi Beach

Day 7 - Sydney - Leisure Day or Optional Tour: The 3 Sisters - Blue Mountains & Scenic World

Breakfast Included

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get ready for the last day of exploration. You can choose to spend the day exploring Sydney at leisure or join the group for an Optional Tour of the Blue Mountains and enjoy the scenic vistas unfolding before your eyes. Did you know that the Blue Mountains get its name from the blue haze created by eucalyptus forests in this World Heritage area? Tiny droplets of oil released from the trees mix with water vapor and sunlight to produce the distinctive color... The drive to this spot is a treat in itself. In fact, it is one of the most popular places in Sydney. Late in the evening get to imbibe the vibe of this city through its bustling nightlife. Overnight in Sydney.

The 3 Sisters - Blue Mountains

Katoomba Cable Way at Blue Mountains, in Scenic World

Day 8 - Sydney Free Day

Breakfast Included

Good Morning! Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Sydney on your own. Overnight in Sydney.

Sydney

Day 9 - Sydney - Flight back to the UAE

Breakfast Included

Good morning! This is the last day of your adventure in Australia. After breakfast, head to the airport for your return journey home with beautiful memories and hopefully, a bagful of souvenirs! Have a safe flight back to the UAE.