DAY 2, Thursday - En Route
En route to Australia. Cross over the international dateline and lose one day

DAY 3, Friday - Arrive Sydney
Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbor
Overnight: Sydney
Meals: Dinner

DAY 4, Saturday - Tour Sydney
Today begins with a morning tour of Sydney. View the historic Rocks area and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, with its views of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbor Bridge and the famous Bondi Beach. This afternoon, enjoy a lunch cruise on Sydney Harbor, followed by a tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House
Overnight: Sydney
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5, Sunday - Sydney
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sydney
Optional: Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb
Overnight: Sydney
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Monday - Sydney
Full day at leisure
Optional: Full Day Blue Mountains Tour
Overnight: Sydney
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Tuesday - Sydney / Cairns
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free at leisure to swim in the hotel lagoon, walk the Esplanade, or shop in the local galleries
Overnight: Cairns
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Wednesday - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Today, enjoy a full day cruise that takes you to a central segment of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the whole of which is the largest coral reef in the world, stretching some 1,616 miles. The Ocean Spirit catamaran takes you to Michaelmas Cay - a picturesque reef sand island and protected seabird sanctuary, surrounded by one of the many reefs that constitutes the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the coral gardens, teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. Enjoy lunch on board. Should you join the guided snorkeling tour, this is at an additional cost. If you wish to snorkel on your own, the snorkeling equipment is provided complimentary. For the more adventurous, SCUBA diving on the Great Barrier Reef is amongst the best in the world. Both introductory dives for the beginners and guided dives for certified divers are available at an additional cost. Or you can choose to stay dry and explore the stunning reef one meter underwater from the semi-submersible vessel GT
Overnight: Cairns
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9, Thursday - Cairns
Full day at leisure
Optional: Kuranda Train Tour
Overnight: Cairns
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Friday - Cairns / Melbourne
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day exploring the city on your own
Overnight: Melbourne
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Saturday - Tour Melbourne
This morning, enjoy a tour of Melbourne, the second-largest city in Australia. Melbourne is renowned for its fine restaurants and shops as well as its gardens and historical charm. Highlights include the Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Botanical Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, and a spectacular view of the city from Westgate Bridge. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
Optional: Half Day Penguin Parade
Overnight: Melbourne
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12, Sunday - Melbourne
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Melbourne
Overnight: Melbourne
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13, Monday - Depart for USA
Transfer to airport for your flight to the USA
Meals: Breakfast