27 Day Fly, Cruise & Stay Cape Town to Perth Aboard the Queen Elizabeth Inside Cabin from only $8,099 Per Person Twin Share This great price includes all of the following: Economy class airfares to Johannesburg from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane with Emirates. A 3 night stay at the Black Rhino Game Lodge including game drives and all meals. A flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. 3 nights pre cruise accommodation in Cape Town staying at The Westin or similar with a visit to Table Mountain and a city tour. A fabulous 16 night cruise onboard the Queen Elizabeth with gourmet meals onboard and world class entertainment. 2 nights post cruise accommodation Perth, with hop on, hop off city bus pass. Economy Class flight from Perth to Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane with Virgin Australia. Transfers in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Perth. Government fees, port charges and air taxes. The MS Queen Elizabeth is Cunard's newest luxury ocean liner, joining the fleet in 2010, where she was named in a spectacular ceremony by Her Majesty The Queen. The ships elegance both echoes the legendary age of times gone by and enhances this with a luxurious modern allure. Outside Cabin: From $8,189 Balcony Cabin: From $8,999 Single Inside Cabin: From $11,169 For those who wish, there is an optional three day post cruise extension on the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney in Gold Service. The package price including the Indian Pacific extension is: Inside Cabin: From $9,999 Outside Cabin: From $10,119 Balcony Cabin: From $10,969 Single Inside Cabin: From $12,899 Flights depart Australia on the 12 th November and return 8 th December 2019
Cape Town to Perth Aboard the Queen Elizabeth Fly, Cruise & Stay All meals are included whilst onboard the cruise ship. Other included meals are identified as B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 12.11.19 Australia - Dubai Depart Sydney at 9.45pm on flight EK 413, arriving in Dubai at 5.15am the next morning (13.11.19). Depart Brisbane at 10.25pm on flight EK 431, arriving in Dubai at 7am the next morning (13.11.19) Depart Melbourne at 10.30pm on flight EK 407, arriving in Dubai at 5.40am the next morning (13.11.19). 13.11.19 Dubai Johannesburg, South Africa Depart Dubai at 10.05am on flight EK 763, arriving in Johannesburg at 4.30pm. Upon arrival you are transferred to the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff or similar, including breakfast. 14.11.19 (B/D) Johannesburg- Black Rhino Game Park Today you are transferred from the hotel on a three hour drive to the Black Rhino Game Lodge for a three night stay. 15.11.19 Black Rhino Game Park Black Rhino Game Lodge is a hidden treasure set within a Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater within the 58,000 ha Pilanesberg National Park. This area has become renowned as one of South Africa s most exciting big five ecotourism destinations. Black Rhino Game Lodge boasts 18 spacious luxury suites, which will provide guests with comfort and style. Each air-conditioned suite offers television, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and expansive bathrooms including an outdoor shower. The private game viewing decks are the perfect spot to enjoy the tranquillity and excellent bird watching opportunities. Overlooking a busy waterhole, which is a hive of bird and animal activity and a favourite playground for elephant and buffalo, the central gathering area is an expansive space which invites the opportunity of outdoor living. The well appointed open plan lounge and dining areas spill over onto shady timber decks which offer guests wonderful areas for relaxation and game viewing. Africa has an age-old rhythm that is experienced through the hospitality of its people. Experienced game rangers and a team of energetic hosts will welcome guests in their journey of discovery. Open vehicle safaris through this picturesque game reserve combined with moments of magic at the fireside whilst enjoying a starlit dinner will delight guests. Your stay at the lodge includes game drives, gate entry fees and all inclusive gourmet meals. 16.11.19 Black Rhino Game Park Enjoy another wonderful day at your lodge, taking in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
17.11.19 (B) Black Rhino Game Park Johannesburg - Cape Town After checking out of the Lodge today you are transferred to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town you are transferred to The Westin or similar for a three night stay (room only). 18.11.19 Cape Town Today is at leisure in Cape Town. 19.11.19 Cape Town Today you will have a half day city tour and a visit to Table Mountain (weather permitting). 20.11.19 Cape Town Queen Elizabeth Cruise Embarkation After checking out of the hotel you are transferred to the cruise port to embark on the Queen Elizabeth. Ship departs Cape Town at 11pm. 21.11.19 At sea. 22.11.19 Arrive Port Elizabeth, South Africa at 4am, departing at 8.30pm. 23.11.19 At sea. 24.11.19 At sea. 25.11.19 At sea. 26.11.19 At sea. 27.11.19 Arrive Reunion at 7am, departing at 7pm. 28.11.19 Arrive Mauritius at 7am, departing at 6pm. 29.11.19 At sea. 30.11.19 At sea. 01.12.19 At sea. 02.12.19 At sea. 03.12.19 At sea.
04.12.19 At sea. 05.12.19 At sea. 06.12.19 Arrive Freemantle (Perth) at 6am and disembark the ship. You will be transferred to the Mercure Perth Hotel or similar for a two night stay with breakfast daily. 07.12.19 (B) Today is at leisure in Perth. During your stay you will have the use of a hop-on, hopoff bus ticket to explore the city. 08.12.19 (B) This morning you are transferred to the airport for your flight home. Sydney passengers depart Perth at 10.35am on flight VA 556, arriving in Sydney at 5.50pm. Melbourne passengers depart Perth at 12.05pm on VA 686, arriving in Melbourne at 6.40pm. Brisbane passengers depart Perth at 12.50pm on flight VA 469, arriving in Brisbane at 7.25pm.
Itinerary for Optional Indian Pacific Extension All meals are included whilst onboard the train. 08.12.19 Embark on the Indian Pacific This morning make your own way from the hotel to East Perth Train Station to board the Indian Pacific in Perth for your three night train journey to Sydney in Gold Service. Train departs East Perth Station at 10am. The hotel is located approximately 2.5km from the train station. Gold Service on the Indian Pacific is the preferred choice for passengers who are looking for extra space and comfort as you travel by rail through Australia. During the day the compact twin berth sleeper cabins offer a comfortable three seater lounge, converting to an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Your journey will be made even more comfortable with service from the hospitality attendant, including fresh sheets, bath towels, pillows, doonas and complimentary toiletries. Twin berth sleeper cabins have private ensuite facilities with a hide-away compact toilet, wash basin and shower. Gold service features include: - Compact sleeper accommodation. - The stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, with freshly prepared delicious meals and waiter service. - The Outback Explorer Lounge for relaxation and refreshments. - Cabin Steward service. - In-cabin music and detailed journey commentary. - Complimentary toiletries kit. - Free 'Platform' magazine. - Complimentary tea and coffee available during your journey. - All inclusive wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Day 1 Perth Kalgoorlie Stepping off the platform at Perth, your Great Southern Rail attendant will guide you to the comfortable private cabin you will be calling home for the next four days. Slide your luggage into its compartment, take a seat on your lounge and clear your mind in readiness for a myriad of new experiences. The afternoon is yours to relax, socialise and get acquainted with the novelty of rail travel. Lunch in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant awaits with culinary wonders prepared onboard by our talented chefs. All food is included in your fare including the delicious rack of lamb and desert lime lamington, paired with a Margaret River sauvignon blanc or another fine wine from our wide range. Swap stories with other guests, watch the ever-changing view transform before your eyes and get ready for your first off train excursion in the wild west town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia s largest regional town, with a long and fascinating history, there s plenty to see, learn and do. 09.12.19 Day 2 Cook & The Nullarbor Upon waking, set your sights on the vast horizon beyond the window. You have arrived on the edges of the sweeping Nullarbor Plain. Big blue skies await you, the ancient stillness of the desert landscape broken only by a mob of friendly kangaroos or the occasional circling bird of prey. Today you step off the train for a short stop in Cook. Once a bustling railway community, now effectively a ghost town, Cook gives new meaning to the expression middle of nowhere. Get a sense of the
Nullarbor s intense remoteness as you wander through Cook s abandoned buildings and learn more about the town s intriguing history. 10.12.19 Day 3 Adelaide & Broken Hill By mornings light, your desert views have made way for the rolling South Australian countryside. Arriving in Adelaide, prepare yourself for an entertaining stop in a beautifully designed city renowned for international arts festivals, pop-up bars and laneway restaurants. Feast upon the sights, scents and tastes of the extraordinary Adelaide Central Market, a mecca for locally-grown produce, multicultural treats and unexpected gourmet delights. Listen to the cheerful calls of the market stall holders and let your gaze wander from the delicious cured meats hanging in the delicatessens to the bright pyramids of carefully arranged fruits and the sweet scented goods on display in the bakeries and confectioners. Alternatively, board a coach for a highlights tour of Adelaide taking in views of the world-renowned Adelaide Oval from Montefiore Hill and stopping in at the popular Haighs Chocolate Factory. Venture into the Adelaide Hills for an unrivalled panorama from Mt Lofty Lookout before heading back to the train. Over lunch, watch as pastures dissolve into tough mallee scrub on approach to Broken Hill. Known as the Silver City, Broken Hill is one of Australia s legendary Outback bases defined by its wide streets, country pubs and ties with the Royal Flying Doctors Service and School of the Air. Here, you can visit the late Pro Hart s art studio or head for the Miners Memorial where the stark reality of working in Broken Hill s mines over the ages is writ large. The striking architectural edifice and spectacular view over the city add emotional weight to the list of more than 800 miners who lost their lives on the job. 11.12.19 (B/L) Day 4 Blue Mountains & Sydney Wake up and enjoy breakfast as you wind your way into the heart of the magnificent Blue Mountains. Arriving at Mount Victoria station, you have the option to disembark and explore the World Heritage listed national park. Your first stop is Scenic World, offering a range of experiences for nature lovers, bushwalkers and thrill-seekers. Strap yourself in for an adrenalin-fuelling ride on the steepest-incline railway in the world before catching your breath and journeying back to the top of the mountain in a cable car. Take in the panoramic views of the Three Sisters from within the Skyway and further immerse yourself in the scenic Jamison Valley. After all this excitement and mountain air, you will no doubt have worked up an appetite. Drive on to The Lookout Restaurant where you will enjoy lunch with award-winning beers and wines, not to mention more picturesque views. From Katoomba, board a privately chartered train and be whisked away to Sydney Central Station where your journey comes to an end. The train arrives into Sydney at 3.15pm this afternoon.
Conditions for Cape Town to Perth Aboard The Queen Elizabeth Fly, Cruise & Stay Deposits and Payments - A non-refundable deposit of $3,200 per person is payable within 3 days of booking. This deposit is not refundable should you later cancel. The balance is payable in full 12 weeks prior to departure. Macleay Valley Travel often has to adhere to strict payment deadlines and your booking on the tour may be cancelled if final payment is not received by the due date, with no refund applicable. Refunds and Cancellations - Cancellations after final payment will result in a refund limited to whatever we can recoup from the airline. Airline Tickets - Please note that any changes made to airline tickets once they have been issued will likely incur high cancellation and/or reissue fees. These fees are typically set by the airline and are outside of our control. Insurance - Adequate travel insurance is essential. We can arrange this for you if desired. Macleay Valley Travel offers Suresave Travel Insurance. Please note that we can only process your travel insurance when we have received full payment for the insurance and the signed Suresave Travel Insurance application form, located on the last page of the Suresave Travel Insurance information booklet. Until this time the travel insurance cannot be processed and will not be valid. Macleay Valley Travel will bare no responsibility for any consequences that may occur as a result of an incomplete insurance application. Passports - All travellers require a current passport with at least 6 months left on it at the end of the tour. Non- Australian passport holders require a re-entry visa for Australia. No visas are required for this cruise if you are travelling on an Australian passport. Basic Tour Price and Taxes Port charges & taxes are included in the basic tour price if the tour is paid in full on or before the due date on the final invoice. Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to charge for any increase in taxes and fuel levies if the tour is not paid in full by the due date. Not Included in the Cost - All items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, drinks, excess baggage, tips, meals, (except those specified in the itinerary), travel insurance and transfers. Similarly, credit card payments (Visa/MasterCard) can only be accepted if 1% is added to the price to help defray the heavy merchant fees charged to us by the credit card companies. There is a 2.75% surcharge for American Express. Health and Fitness - Macleay Valley Travel recommends that the passenger is reasonably healthy and/or fit to participate in this tour. Persons with a disability requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a companion. Macleay Valley Travel and their representatives cannot provide this service. Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to accept/decline or terminate a passenger's participation in the tour under certain circumstances. Accreditation - Macleay Valley Travel is a fully accredited travel agency under the AFTA (Australian Federation of Travel Agents) ATAS - AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme. As such, you are assured of a consumer focused and quality assured business, ensuring professional conduct and ethical business practices. We are happy for any prospective traveller with us to check us out with your local Consumer Affairs (Fair Trading) department. 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Additionally you must meet the entry requirements for each country you visit. Macleay Valley Travel will not be liable if you are denied entry to a country for any reason, including a past criminal history. Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to decline bookings made for any group tour. Any tour booking confirmation is conditional, contingent on our view of the ability of a person to be able to participate in a tour without the likelihood of conflict between members of a tour whether perceived or actual. Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to modify the itinerary or the accommodation if circumstances make this necessary, provided that the amended itinerary is of equal value or greater value than that of the original program.
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