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Colonial Tour

 28 December 2010 – 09 January 2011 (13 days) 

Enjoy Christmas at home before heading for the sun & fun in Australia’s premier city – Sydney. Get 2011 off to a cracking start with a fabulous New Year’s Eve Party overlooking Sydney’s magnificent Harbour Bridge before settling in for the 5th and final Ashes Vodafone Test at the SCG. If you have the time, you can extend your tour and visit the Great Barrier Reef and/or Uluru (Ayer’s Rock).

 
 
Tour Prices
(per person)
Double/Twin
Single
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Colonial Tour
£4,500
£5,390
£900*
On application
 
 
Reef Option
£690
£890
N/A
on request
 
 
Rock Option
£990
£1,150
N/A
on request
 
 
Rock & Reef Option
£1,490
£1,850
N/A
on request
 
  * (LHR-SYD/SYD-LHR)        
 
     
 

  TOUR ITINERARY

 
           
  Tue 28-Dec        Depart London Heathrow on Qantas Airways to Sydney  
           
  Wed 29-Dec      Arrive into Sydney this evening. Coach transfer to the hotel for immediate check-in.  
           
  Thu 30-Dec        Day at leisure. 'Welcome Cocktail Party’ this evening. Includes canapés and drinks  
           
  Fri 31-Dec      NEW YEAR’S EVE
Morning tour of the sights of Sydney, including a cruise on Sydney’s magnificent harbour. This afternoon, prepare for the most wonderful New Year’s Eve party in the world! The atmosphere in Sydney at New Year has to be seen to be believed – and you will be right in the middle of all the action at the perfectly located Waterfront Restaurant www.waterfrontrestaurant.com.au A delectable 4-course dinner will be followed by a fun-filled night of entertainment including a live band and, of course, the breath taking fireworks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Premium wines, beer & soft drinks will flow until the 1:30am finish!
 
           
  Sat 01-Jan      NEW YEAR’S DAY
Day at leisure – you may well need it! Although if you want to be busy, there is loads to do! Head to the magnificent Blue Mountains, visit Sydney’s excellent zoo, climb the iconic bridge, take a ferry across the harbour to Manly beach…etc, etc.
 
           
  Sun 02-Jan   Another day at leisure, giving you the choice to see the sights of Sydney that most appeal to you!  
           
  03-07 Jan    5th Vodafone Test, Sydney Cricket Ground  
Sydney welcomes in the New Year with a showpiece Test match at the glorious SCG. Whether the series hangs on it or not, the Sydney Test is always a grand occasion. Coach transfers are included, as are Platinum category seats.
 
           
  Wed 05 Jan     This evening, we will be joined by a luminary or two from the cricket world at our ‘Cricket Cocktail Party’. Includes canapés and drinks.   
           
  Fri 07-Jan      This evening, re-live the highlights of the tour as you enjoy three courses and drinks at our celebratory Farewell Dinner.  
           
  Sat 08-Jan     Afternoon coach transfer to the airport for Qantas Airways flight home  
           
  Sun 09-Jan       Early morning arrival into London Heathrow  
Alternatively continue on our Reef and/or Rock extensions &/or stopover in Bangkok*  
 
           
        * Group flights stopover in Bangkok. For stopovers in Singapore or Hong Kong a supplement may be payable due to different flights and timings  

HOTEL

Radisson Plaza, Sydney - 5 Star 

Within easy walking distance of the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Tower, the Radisson Plaza is a charming 5 star hotel housed within a heritage-listed building in the heart of the city. Facilities include 2 award-winning restaurants, complimentary internet access and a health club with indoor pool, spa, steam, gymnasium, massage and beauty treatments. Atrium guest rooms are on average 34 square metres and feature granite and marble bathrooms with separate shower and extra deep European style bath, full size hair dryers and bathrobes.

http://www.radisson.com/sydneyau_plaza

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