10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS
AUSTRALIAN GRANDEUR - TCAG
HIGHLIGHTS
• A complete all-inclusive 11 days tour at an honest price.
• Maximum sightseeing with minimum travelling time.
• Enjoy daily American breakfast at the hotels.
• Stay at conveniently located hotels.
• Explore the adventurous Australia extensively.
• Stay 03 nights at the fun capital of Australia – Gold Coast!
• Enjoy a Splash duckular tour aboard the Adventure Duck.
• Experience the famous Australian outback Show.
• Enjoy a day at Sea World, enjoy antics of different sea creatures like Dolphins, Seals and the Polar
bear.
• An enthralling experience – A Helicopter Ride at SeaWorld.
• Spend the day at Movie World – get to meet your favourite movie characters, enjoy rides & shows,
which give you a feel of Hollywood.
• Enjoy the day at Dream World – Australia’s premier theme park. Get a chance to hug a Koala and
see the Kangaroo’s, only at Dream World.
• Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Gold Coast city from the Sky Point observatory deck.
• Stay 02 nights in Cairns.
• Enjoy a Cultural Show at Tjapukai
• A chance to enjoy Hot Air Ballooning.
• Visit the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.
• Enjoy a full-day Great Adventure cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef with lunch on board.
• Stay a 02 nights in the beautiful city of Melbourne.
• Enjoy an exciting city tour of Melbourne.
• A guided tour inside the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.
• Enjoy a trip to the Great Ocean Road.
• Stay 03 nights in Sydney.
• Enjoy an Indian dinner on board the Showboat cruise with a cabaret show.
• Enjoy a full-day city tour of Sydney visiting the famous Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour.
• Visit the famous Bondi beach.
• A guided tour inside the famous Opera House.
• Go up the Sydney Tower, the tallest free-standing tower in Sydney and get a 360° view of the city.
• Experience the largest simulated ride the Oz-Trek at the Sydney Tower.
• Get close to the animals at the Sydney Aquarium - an exhibit of aquatic life.
• Visit the world famous Madame TussaudsWax Museum.
• Visit the SydneyWildlifeWorld.
• A chance to enjoy a trip to the Blue Mountains.
• A chance to enjoy the Sydney Bridge Climb.
• A relaxed tour with ample time for shopping.
• Professional, friendly, multi-lingual and experienced Indian Thomas Cook Tour Managers travelling
with you throughout your tour in Australia.
DAY 1
Arrive into Brisbane and then proceed towards Gold Coast – Australia’s entertainment capital. A
unique amphibious ride touring Gold Coast on the Adventure Duck has been arranged for you.
Later, a grand night out at the Australian Outback Show.
On arrival at Brisbane airport, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Thomas Cook
Tour Manager/ Local Representative outside the baggage hall. Proceed and check into your hotel
(Standard check in at 1400hrs). The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Post lunch get ready for some
fun and excitement as we take you on a great land and water adventure with Gold Coast’s
Adventure Duck ride. It is a great way to see what the glitzy Gold Coast is all about. Later we enjoy
one of Australia’s most legendary stories at the Australian Outback Show, which is a story of the
courageous spirit of the Australian horse and commemorates the legend. Enjoy packed Dinner.
Overnight at Hotel Mantra View / Grand Chancellor or similar, in Gold Coast
DAY 2
Today get set to join us on a fun-filled day to “Movie World” - Hollywood in Gold Coast and later
meet your aquatic friends at ‘Sea World’. What’s more, enjoy an exciting helicopter ride – truly an
exhilarating experience.
Today after an American breakfast at the hotel, spend the morning at Gold Coast’s most spectacular
theme park – Movie World. Later proceed to Warner Brothers ‘Movie World’ where movie magic
happens every day. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the scene actions, comedy
stunts along with exhilarating rides, shows and attractions like the new Superman Escape, the
suspended roller coaster ‘Lethal Weapon’ – where you will see your feet against the sky, encounter
five complete upside down experiences. Also have a chance of meeting and taking off on the
ultimate Batman adventure ride. Continue your fun-filled day with your favourite Looney tunes
characters at ‘Looney Village’. Today enjoy lunch. Get up close and personal with marine life
wonders and experience a hole world of exciting rides, shows, laugh along with the crowd as the
clever sea lions solve an environmental crime in a wonderful new adventure – Fish detectives.
Experience Imagine, an enchanting new interactive Dolphin Show Be enthralled by some of the most
spectacular sights as you fly over stunning Gold Coast beaches – a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience
on a scenic helicopter ride! Also, visit Sea World’s attraction – the Polar Bear shores. Enjoy a
delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Mantra View / Grand Chancellor or similar, in Gold Coast
DAY 3
Today, enjoy Dream world which will provide a one stop shop for thrills, spills and family fun.
Later get a bird’s eye view of the Gold coast city from the Sky Point observatory deck.
Today after an American Breakfast at the hotel, get set, as we proceed to Dream World. Enjoy the
tallest and fastest thrill rides, interactive shows and unique animal attractions; there’s something for
everyone at Dream World. Rides that are stomach losing, packed with adrenalin, and give you a big
dose of fear such as the Giant Drop, Tower of Terror, Wipe out, Cyclone roller coaster and Dream
World’s latest scream machine - The Claw! Today enjoy Lunch. Experience some more wonderful
rides and attractions at Nick Central Wiggle’s World, Flowrider and IMAX Theatre. Later you visit the
Sky Point observatory deck. Sky Point takes you to the highest point above the Gold Coast on top of
Q1 and offers spectacular 360 degree view from the surf to hinterland and beyond. Enjoy a delicious
dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Mantra View / Grand Chancellor or similar, in Gold Coast
DAY 4
Onto Cairns – The Tropical Paradise. Today enjoy the Tjapukai Cultural show.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cairns. On
arrival enjoy lunch.. You can relax in the comfort of your hotel or you can visit some of the exciting
shops at the ‘Cairns Night Market’ on your own. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at a local Indian
restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Rydges Tradewinds / Esplanade or similar, in Cairns
DAY 5
Join us on an unforgettable experience to the outer Great Barrier Reef – the only living structure
visible from the moon! A chance to enjoy Hot Air Ballooning.
This morning you have an option to go for hot air ballooning. Later after an early American breakfast
at your hotel, we proceed to board the cruise liner to the Great Barrier Reef – most spectacular
underwater experience imaginable. The cruise will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s
Continental shelf, to an underwater world that has a dazzling kaleidoscope of colours. Escape into a
world of surprises to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. There is an
abundance of activities for swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. A chance to Snorkel and dive,
visit the underwater observatory or you can stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort
of an air-conditioned semi-submersible. Savour a delicious lunch on board the cruise liner. Return to
your hotel with fantastic memories of this living natural wonder. Tonight, a delicious dinner awaits
you at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Rydges Tradewinds / Esplanade or similar, in Cairn
DAY 6
Arrive in to Melbourne – the Victorian Capital. Explore the charm, history and character of
Melbourne on an exciting city tour. Enjoy a guided tour of the famousMelbourne Cricket Ground.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Melbourne.
Today enjoy packed lunch. On arrival proceed to discover the breathtaking landmarks and
monuments of Melbourne on your city tour, which includes a visit to the famous and beautiful Royal
Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, National Tennis centre, the 1956 Olympic
venue, the Shrine of Remembrance, Bourke Street Mall and some beautifully restored Victorian
houses. Also, enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular Melbourne Cricket Ground - one of Australia’s
greatest assets. Tonight, proceed for a sumptuous dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Rydges Melbourne / Mercure Oak or similar, in Melbourne
DAY 7
Enjoy a memorable excursion to the Great Ocean Road, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view
of the ‘Twelve Apostles’.
After a delicious and leisurely breakfast at the hotel, get set to spend the entire day at the Great
Ocean Road. Enjoy the spectacular views over golden surf beaches, sheer cliff faces and magnificent
stands of Eucalyptus. Enjoy local lunch. Drive along the coastline on entire length of Port Campbell
National Park. The coastline with it’s twisted shapes of amazing rock formation, the famous ‘Twelve
Apostles’ – huge stone pillars rising from the surf, the Loch Ard Gorge, will give a photographer some
spectacular pictures this evening. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Rydges Melbourne / Mercure Oak or similar, in Melbourne
DAY 8
Welcome to Sydney – one of the world’s easiest and most pleasant cities to visit. Have the time of
your life as you get set for the most exciting, entertaining and fun night on a dinner cruise along
Sydney Harbour!
After a delicious American breakfast at the hotel, the morning is at leisure for you to explore this
chic and stylish city on your own. Later we check out and proceed to the airport to board your flight
to Sydney. Today enjoy lunch. Arrive into the Harbour City. Tonight, get set for a lifetime experience
on a board the spectacular Showboat dinner cruise. Be captivated by the breathtaking scenery as
you sail through the shimmering Sydney Harbour with its mesmerizing panorama of bright city lights,
Opera House and the famous Harbour Bridge. Delight on a three – course Indian dinner followed by
a dazzling sensational theatre cabaret featuring professional Australian showgirls in their glamorous
costumes! Join in on the choruses with the immensely talented and charming songstress!
Overnight at Hotel Mercure Sydney / RydgesWorld Square or similar, in Sydney
DAY 9
Explore the landmarks of Sydney - the Rocks area, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach on your exciting
city tour. Enjoy a spectacular guided tour of the world-renowned Sydney Opera house. Discover
stunning underwater life at the Sydney Aquarium and visit the famous Sydney Tower and Oz Trek.
Visit the world famousMadame TussaudsWaxMuseum. Visit WildlifeWorld.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, we proceed on an exciting and interactive city tour of
Sydney which includes highlights like the Darling Harbour, one of the world’s greatest waterfront
destinations, experience a slice of the city’s history at the Rocks area, the busy CBD area, Hyde Park,
the Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquarries Chair, Eastern suburbs – home to the city’s rich and famous
and the world famous Bondi beach. We also take you on a guided tour of one the world’s most
spectacular landmark – the Sydney Opera House. See inside the world’s most recognizable sails.
Experience this miracle of architecture and engineering. Today enjoy a hot lunch. Later take a
journey through the world famous Sydney Aquarium. Also, visit the famous Sydney Tower, the
tallest free-standing structure in Sydney. Here you enjoy a visit to the observatory deck for the most
spectacular 360° aerial view of the beautiful harbour city and embark on a journey across Australia’s
landscapes, history and terrain to explore Australia’s national treasures at the Oz Trek. Later
experience the world of glamour, glitz, sport, politics and music when you visit the world famous
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum where you will see the life size wax statues of the famous
personalities from around the world. We later visit the Wildlife World. Find yourself on an amazing
animal adventure as you journey into Australia’s most famous locations. Walk through iconic Aussie
habitats and encounter some of the most loved and feared animals that call Australia home. Tonight
enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Mercure Sydney / RydgesWorld Square or similar, in Sydney
DAY 10
Day at leisure at the most happening city of Australia. You can enjoy the many adventures in
Sydney on your own or take an optional day trip to the BlueMountains OR Bridge climb
After a delicious and leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you have the opportunity to spend time at your
own pace by exploring some of the good cafes and restaurants, gardens and parks, museums
galleries, dazzling beaches and many more tourist attractions. You can shop at the classic Queen
Victoria building – the most beautiful shopping centre in Sydney on your own OR you can experience
the spectacular blue-hazed beauty, dramatic cliffs and deep canyons of the Blue Mountains on a full
day excursion. OR see Sydney from above the most iconic bridge in the world – the Sydney Bridge.
The fully guided climb takes you to the summit of this world famous bridge, 134meters above
Sydney Harbour. You will climb through the inner arch of the Sydney Bridge crossing over catwalks
and stairs and make your way to thrilling views that await you at the summit of the bridge. When
you reach the top, you will have a sense of achievement that you will remember forever – you have
conquered an Australian icon recognized all over the world. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian
restaurant later in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel Mercure Sydney / RydgesWorld Square or similar, in Sydney
DAY 11
Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.
This morning enjoy an American breakfast at the hotel. Later, check out and transfer to the airport,
where your memorable Thomas Cook tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the
feedback form and hand it over to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most
appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Australian Grandeur tour.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
Gold Coast : Adventure Duck ride.
Australian Outback Show
MovieWorld
Enjoy Sea World. An exhilarating Helicopter Ride at SeaWorld.
Dream world with Sky Point
Cairns : Tjapukai Cultural Show
The Great Barrier Reef on board the Cruise with lunch
Melbourne : City tour of Melbourne.
Guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground
A scenic visit to the Great Ocean Road
Sydney : Sydney Showboat Cruise with dinner
City tour of Sydney with Bondi Beach
Guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House
Go up the Sydney Tower to the observatory with Oz Trek.
Visit the Sydney Aquarium.
Visit theWorld Famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
Visit theWildlifeWorld.
ACCOMMODATION
• 03 nights accommodation at Hotel Mantra View/ Grand Chancellor or similar, in Gold Coast.
• 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Rydges Tradewinds / Rydges Esplanade or similar, in Cairns.
• 02 nights accommodation at Hotel Rydges Melbourne / Mercure Oak or similar, in Melbourne.
• 03 nights accommodation at Hotel Mercure Sydney / RydgesWorld Square or similar, in Sydney.
MEALS
• Daily American buffet breakfasts at the hotel. (Except on Day of Arrival)
• 05 basic Vegetarian lunches, 02 local lunches and 02 packed lunches.
• 10 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners.
NOTE
• It is compulsory to pay a nominal amount of AUD 02 per person / per day as Tips to the guide /
driver for service rendered.
• Porterage of 01 bag per person at the hotels only included.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
• Single entry Australian Visa.
IMPORTANT
• The tour will be operated subject to a minimum of 20 full-paying passengers travelling together. In
the event that the group size is less than 20 passengers, you will be given an option of travelling on
FIT basis, by paying an additional supplement.
• The tour will be conducted in seat-in-coach basis and there may be a few changes in the itinerary
for group strength of 2-19 adults.
• The services of a Thomas Cook tour manager will be provided with a group of minimum 20 full
paying adults. Our local representatives will be there to assist you in case the above requirement is
not fulfilled.
•When the tour has less than 19 adults and is operated on a seat-in-coach basis.
• There is certain sightseeing which will not be provided when the tour operates on a seat-in-coach
basis.
NOTE
• Taxes as applicable extra.
• A person below 12 years is considered child and above 12 years, an adult.
• As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rolls away beds or 2 queen size beds and the
room size may be the same as a double room.
PRE/POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION
TWIN/TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD UNDER CHILD
SHARE OCCUPANCY 12 YEARS WITH W/O BED
AN EXTRA BED
Gold Coast AUD 200 AUD 290 AUD 145 AUD 85
Sydney AUD 210 AUD 290 AUD 145 AUD 95
(All the above rates are approximate and per person per night inclusive of accommodation and
breakfast.)
DEPARTURE DATES
EX – GOLD COAST
October ’15 : 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November ‘15 : 7, 14, 21, 28
December ‘15 : 05, 12, 19, 26
January ‘16 : 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
February ‘16 : 06, 13, 20, 27
March ‘16 : 05, 12, 19, 26
Note:
• For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing & inclusions will
remain the same. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not
have adequate members.
• Surcharges for Diwali / Christmas / New Year / Chinese New Year / Local Events applicable on
certain departures.
OPTIONAL TOURS ADULTS CHILD
Hot Air Ballooning AUD 210 AUD 200
Sydney Bridge Climb (Day) with Lunch AUD 280 AUD 200
Blue Mountain day tour AUD 130 AUD 120
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• The Tour Price doesnot include any Airfare,Visa and Insurance.
• The tour cost does not include any P OE charges and passport charges.
• Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000/-.
• Any increase in the airfare charged by the airlines on your air ticket (presently calculated at rates
as of 20 July, 2015).
• Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drinks
not in the regular menus provided by us.
• Tips to the guides, hotel waiters, drivers, etc.
• Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary.
• Taxes as applicable.
• Cost of excursions, sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other
than that mentioned in the ‘What your Tour Price Includes’ box.
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Meals are pre set and a-la carte is not possible. • Please check on the Australia / New Zealand
Quarantine rules before your departure. • Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during
your stay shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas Cook will not be liable for the same. • We
reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure; excursions advertised
or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed necessary. • For the convenience of our passengers,
we will, sometimes, amend the itinerary. However, all services will remain the same. • There are no
refunds for any services, i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc. not utilized on the tour. • In case of any
matches scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, there will be no guided tour and the same will
be viewed from outside. •The Company reserves the right to alter the order of the itinerary. The
same will be informed to the client before the departure. • Taxes as applicable extra.• Due to Trade
Fairs and Conventions in the cities, the hotels may be blocked out more than 02 years in advance. In
view of this, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities and the itineraries may have
to be altered/amended. • Hotels mentioned are subject to availability. • The Company shall not
accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown
or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement (Management reserves the
right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other
services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause, whatsoever, and all such
losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers. • Certain departure dates will have surcharges
applicable, please contact our local sales office for details. • Standard check-in time for the hotels is
1400hrs while check-out is at 1200hrs. • Thomas Cook will not be liable in any loss or damage of
baggage by the Airline. • Tours operated subject to RBI/GOI regulations. Part of the Tour cost will be
paid in USD out of the BTQ. • Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms & Conditions’.
