Grand Voyages - 2009 - (Page 47) 5-NIGHt Explore Australia 6-NIGHt Beijing, Xian & Hong Kong Australia’s greatest attractions, from Ayers Rock glowing in the “Red Centre” of the country to the Great Barrier Reef. 5-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE TOUR u: Feb 6; Oct 27 the magnificent sights of China, from the Great Wall to the astonishing terra-cotta warriors, unfold in days of cultural wonder. 6-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE TOUR: Feb 27 Emperor Qin’s army 1 Arrive Sydney Afternoon tour of Sydney’s 1 Arrive Beijing The day is yours to explore highlights. Overnight Sydney. 2 Ayers Rock/Uluru National Park Fly from this dynamic city. Overnight Beijing. 2 Beijing Following a breakfast buffet (complimentary Sydney to the “Red Centre” of Australia. Overnight Ayers Rock. 3 Bush Walk/Alice Springs Following breakfast each day), head out for a full-day excursion to the Great Wall and one of the Ming tombs. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight Beijing. 3 Beijing Tour Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden head out with your Aborigine guide on an interpretive walk. In Alice Springs (immortalized in A Town Like Alice) your tour escort invites you for cocktails by the pool. Overnight Alice Springs. 4 Alice Springs Desert Park Marvel at the City and the Temple of Heaven. Lunch and traditional Peking Duck dinner included. Overnight Beijing. 4 Beijing/Xian Following a morning tour of the In 1974 local farmers drilling for water accidentally discovered one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century — Emperor Qin’s terra-cotta army. As the pits have been excavated, immense bronze chariots and horses as well as standing soldiers and poised archers (each carved with an individual likeness) have been unearthed — truly an astonishing sight that draws visitors from around the world. fascinating wonders of the Australian desert. Overnight Cairns. 5 Great Barrier Reef Enjoy one of the world’s most ancient, intriguing alleys of Hutong, we fly to Xian. Dinner included. Overnight Xian. 5 Xian Visit the famed site where more than thrilling natural sights — the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel from the platform or visit the underwater observatory to view this underwater paradise. 6 Skyrail/Sydney/Bon Voyage Tour a rain forest canopy in Cairns, then fly to Sydney and transfer to the pier. 5-NIGHT POST-CRUISE TOUR: Feb 11 As described above, in slightly varied order. Add to yoUR CRUISE FARE PRE us$3,919 6,000 terra-cotta warriors, horses and chariots have been unearthed. Then tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque. Tang Dynasty dinner show. Overnight Xian. 6 Hong Kong Fly from Xian to Hong Kong and enjoy a city tour en route to your hotel. Overnight Hong Kong. 7 Hong Kong/Bon Voyage A half-day tour, then transfer to the pier. PoSt usS$3,799 Shared Double Single Occupancy u For 6-NIGHT POST-CRUISE TOUR: Mar 5 As described above, in slightly varied order. Add to yoUR CRUISE FARE PRE PoSt 4,629 4,399 pre-cruise guests, rooms will be scheduled for early check-in on the day of your arrival. Shared Double us$2,199 us$2,199 Single Occupancy 2,999 2,999 Triple not available — third person must book as single occupancy. BEIJING CAIRNS Alice Springs Ayers Rock GREAT BARRIER REEF CHINA Xian OP P OSIT E AUSTRALIA To/From Voyage Pre-/Post-Vacation Route SYDNEY To/From Voyage Pre-/Post-Vacation Route HONG KONG At Iguazú Falls, more than 257 cascades plunge over cliffs spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil. www.hollandamerica.com 47 Vacation Packages http://www.hollandamerica.com
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