C T T 15 0 2 THE T A E R G YOUR 2015 ITINERARY
2015 GREAT ESCAPE FLIGHT ITINERARY You will fly to America and New Zealand courtesy of Air New Zealand. OUTBOUND AUSTRALIA AUCKLAND 13 Nov SYD 1200 AKL 1710 NZ104 13 Nov MEL 1145 AKL 1715 NZ124 13 Nov BNE 1120 AKL 1730 NZ136 13 Nov ADL 1135 AKL 1820 NZ792 12 Nov PER 1850 AKL 0610+1 NZ176 AUCKLAND LOS ANGELES 15 Nov AKL 1915 LAX 1030 NZ6 INBOUND LOS ANGELES AUCKLAND 23 Nov LAX 2100 AKL 0700+2 NZ1 AUCKLAND AUSTRALIA 25 Nov AKL 0900 SYD 1035 NZ103 25 Nov AKL 0820 MEL 1025 NZ123 25 Nov AKL 0930 BNE 1005 NZ135 25 Nov AKL 0820 / 1205 ADL 1025 / 1255 NZ123 / NZ7841 25 Nov AKL 1425 PER 1655 NZ175 DRESS CODE: Smart Casual No jeans, denim, shorts, thongs, sneakers, singlet or midriff tops.
2015 GREAT ESCAPE ITINERARY FRI 13 NOV Depart Australia for Auckland (Perth passengers will depart on Thursday 12th November) Upon arrival into Auckland, you will be met by an AAT Kings Representative and transferred to the Langham Hotel, Auckland. Tonight we enjoy a Welcome Reception and dine at Eight a special and unique dining experience exclusive to the Langham and enjoyed by all our AAT Kings guests. Dinner SAT 14 NOV Rotorua This morning you will be transferred to the Air New Zealand collaboration centre for a special breakfast and presentation. After breakfast, we enjoy an Auckland City Sightseeing tour, including views of the Harbour Bridge, Viaduct Harbour and Bastian Point. Join us for a journey to Waiheke Island, renowned for its world class wineries, this island has something for everyone. Boasting a thriving local art scene, secluded sandy beaches and a range of adventure activities. We enjoy a wine tasting and platter lunch before returning to Auckland. This afternoon we follow the Waikato River, New Zealand s longest river into the heart of Middle Earth and visit Hobbiton. Home of the Hobbits and the scene for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Enjoy a guided tour of the movie set followed by dinner and entertainment at the Green Dragon let AAT Kings transport you to Middle Earth and the world of the Hobbits. Market stalls, food & wine, fire eaters all part of this exclusive Hobbit experience. Later tonight, we continue to Rotorua and arrive late into our hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner SUN 15 NOV Start the day with breakfast hosted by Millennium Hotels & Resorts. Later this morning we enjoy the geo thermal delights of Te Puia as well as exploring the Rainbow Springs Nature Park where you will have a chance to feed local birds and animals and to see our native kiwi bird. Also an opportunity to meet Kiwi Sam AAT Kings own conservation project! Enjoy lunch at the top of the Skyline followed by exciting luge rides to cap our day before continuing through to Auckland International Airport for your flight to America. Welcome to the City of Angels! After checking in at your hotel, spend the afternoon exploring this great city on your own before gathering this evening with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Breakfast, Lunch, Welcome Reception
MON 16 NOV Scotsdale Head east today, as the great Sonoran desert opens up before you keep an eye out for giant Saguaro Cacti. This afternoon, arrive in the desert playground of Scottsdale. The evening is yours to enjoy. Breakfast, Dinner TUE 17 NOV Williams Continue your drive through the Sonoran Desert and arrive at Montezuma Castle National Monument, one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Take a minute to ponder the Sinagua Indians life here in the desert before heading to Sedona in spectacular Red Rock Country. Join in on an adventure with an included jeep ride to get a front row view of the area s famous red rocks. After a stunning drive through Oak Creek Canyon, arrive in the historic railroad town of Williams right on old Route 66 and gateway to the Grand Canyon. This evening, join your fellow cowboys and cowgirls for a Be My Guest dinner that features a delicious variety of Arizona wine or craft beer. Breakfast, Be My Guest WED 18 NOV Grand Canyon This morning, watch out for the infamous Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of varmints that ever rode the range! Then climb aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway; pass through majestic Ponderosa Pines, the high desert and the Kaibab National Forest while hearing tall tales and folklore about the area. Keep your eye out for wildlife it s not uncommon to spot elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope sauntering through this wild and woolly region. Nothing can prepare you for the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, more than 1.7 billion years in the making. With a Local Expert, learn how the Grand Canyon was formed and examine rock samples from the colorful sedimentary layers formed as the sea washed in again and again. Join your Travel Director for an unforgettable walk among the rim. Breakfast, Dinner
THU 19 NOV Las Vegas Depart the Grand Canyon today, stopping in Seligman and Kingman, Route 66 hotspots that have kept the old Mother Road s culture alive. Arrive at your hotel located on the famed Strip. This evening, join your Travel Director for an exciting night on the town! You ll be amazed by the brilliant Fremont Street Experience, see countless wedding chapels, and, of course, be awed by the most spectacular collection of casino hotels in the world. There will be plenty of stops along the way to see some of the most extravagant casinos and attractions, each trying to outdo the other. Be prepared for an evening that s full of surprises! Breakfast FRI 20 NOV Las Vegas This morning, depart with your Travel Director to one of the most famous Modern Marvels, the Hoover Dam. View the dam from the newly completed Mike O Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, the largest concrete arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere just completed in 2010. Stand 900 feet above the Colorado River and gaze in amazement at the largest dam of its time, that holds back the U.S. s largest man made reservoir, Lake Mead. Enter the base of Hoover dam on a guided tour and hear the vibrating hums of rushing water and Hydroelectric Turbines. Next, visit one of Las Vegas newest attractions, The Mob Museum. This museum showcases both sides of the notorious battle between organized crime and law enforcement. With high-tech theatre presentations, iconic one-of-a-kind artifacts, and interactive exhibits, you can finally discover the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Breakfast, Dinner SAT 21 NOV Leave the bling of Vegas behind & head through the vast Mojave Desert into California. Upon arriving into you will be met by the Creative Holidays representatives to get the celebrity treatment with an all-access TTC pass to go behind the scenes on the world famous Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made at Universal Studios. You ll see the largest movie set street expansion in Hollywood history built with creative consultation by Steven Spielberg himself, and enjoy heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world s biggest movies. The evening will continue as you make your way to a secret CityWalk venue to share stories and experiences with our other TTC winners. Breakfast
SUN 22 NOV Start the day at your leisure and enjoy breakfast. You will have free-time in the morning to visit locations of your choice or relax in your room before embarking on a magical evening courtesy of Creative Holidays. After lunch time, we will depart to experience the ultimate magical kingdom the majestic Disneyland Park, where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars all in the same day! Disneyland Park is a beloved destination where generations have made their Disney dreams come true. You ll find the most amazing shopping, dining and entertainment imaginable you re sure to discover an entire world of enchantment and wonder around every corner during the program. Enjoy some drinks and light canapés hosted by Disneyland before making your way to get dazzled at the new World of Color night-time spectacular - filled with never-before-seen surprises and dazzling special effects, and hosted by the one-and-only Mickey Mouse, it s an unforgettable opportunity to follow along on Walt s incredible journey of imagination from his earliest creations, to his very first visions for The Happiest Place on Earth, to today s Disney magic and beyond! Breakfast, Farewell Function MON 23 NOV For your final day of the TTC Great Escape you can participate in an array of Creative Holidays pre-selected activities including Bike and Hikes, Starline Tours, LA shopping or perhaps just relax by your pool. Coach transfers will pick you up from your allocated hotels to the international terminal. TUE & WED 24 & 25 NOV Australia (via Auckland) You will arrive back into Australia on Wednesday.