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Melbourne and the Yarra Valley
Melbourne
Combining cool elegance, glorious architecture and artistic endeavors with a distinctly delicious Australian flavor, Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital. Its magic can also be experienced in its fine restaurants, a myriad of festivals and international sporting events.
At first glance, Melbourne may resemble any other modern city with its skyline full of concrete and glass. However, if you look a little closer, you'll find the real Melbourne, a city of unique charm. There are the clanging trams (street cars), swanky boutiques, friendly taxi drivers, Australian Rules Football, fickle weather and 'BYO's', by the hundred (restaurants to which you bring your own liquor or wine). Add to this, Melbourne's traditional virtues of tree lined boulevards, glorious parks, elegant buildings and imposing Victorian Banks and Churches, and of course the giant Melbourne Cricket Ground and you'll have some idea of the city.
Yarra Valley
Under an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is famous for its wine, fresh food and breathtaking scenery. The place where Victorian winegrowing started, the Yarra Valley is now home to over 55 wineries, most of which offer cellar door tastings and sales. Many are as serious about food as they are about their harvest, matching the wine they make with local produce in restaurants located in beautiful vineyards.
The Yarra Valley is richly endowed with some of the most beautiful countryside in Victoria from distant blue ranges and rolling hills strung with vines, to towering trees and verdant valleys with pristine rivers. For a fresh and exciting view of the valley, take to the dawn skies in a hot-air balloon before gently descending into a vineyard to enjoy a breakfast of sparkling wine and local produce. In the summer, events include the annual Grape Grazing Day, when over 20 wineries combine to host a celebration of wine, food and outdoor musical performances.
Package
Inclusions
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Round trip coach class air from Los Angeles
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One way arrival shuttle airport transfer
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4 nights accommodation in Melbourne
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Melbourne City Sights Tour
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Great Ocean Road Tour (with lunch)
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3 day car rental (midsize automatic)
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3 nights accommodation in Yarra Valley
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Daily breakfast
Hotels
Pricing
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Superior
(SWSP4360) |
Deluxe
(SWSP4360) |
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| 5/1/08-5/31/08, 8/1/08-8/31/08 |
$2053 |
$2953 |
4/1/08-4/30/08, 6/1/08-6/8/08,
7/26/08-7/31/08, 9/1/08-9/21/08
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$2369 |
$3267 |
| 6/9/08-7/25/08 |
$2569 |
$3467 |
| 9/22/08-12/8/08 |
$2697 |
$3467 |
| 2/1/08-3/31/08 |
$2747 |
$3493 |
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| Prices shown in USD unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person based on double occupancy, for departures from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Melbourne Cup, Grand Prix, Australian Open, AFL Grand Final, Spring Racing Carnival and other blackout periods will have surcharges. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and touring are subject to availability. US/foreign taxes/fees of approximately $140-$190, including September 11th Security Fee, are additional. After ticketing, no change is allowed on outbound sector; inbound may be changed for $150. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply. CST# 2012413-20 |
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