ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com Culture & History Melbourne 01 / 06 – 15 / 06 (15 days / 14 night) The price of $ 2761 per person for single local accommodation Day 1. Arrive in Melbourne. Transfer to the hotel. Early settlement. Meeting at the airport Russianspeaking guide. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel. Free time. Relaxation. * Please note that check-in at hotels at 14:00 or 15:00. Tourists arriving on morning flights, we recommend to book early accommodation (surcharge). Day 2. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Sightseeing tour of Melbourne with a Russian speaking guide. Free time. Day 3. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Day-Trip: Sovereign Hill & Ballarat Wildlife Park Mingle with Australian animals at Ballarat Wildlife Park, see Kangaroos, Emus, Koalas, the Tasmanian Devil and many more! Then step back in time and experience life in the gold rush days at Sovereign Hill. Highlights Visit Ballarat Wildlife Park for a guided tour through natural bush habitats Feed kangaroos, meet koalas, emus and see Tasmanian Devils being fed Step back in time at Sovereign Hill - a recreation of an 1850's gold mining town ZABUGOR.COM ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com Try panning for real gold or take an underground gold mine tour Watch the locals live life like in the gold rush days Ballarat is a city steeped in history and was built from the rough hands of the gold miners during the Victorian Gold Rush of the 1800's. Travel to Ballarat from Melbourne to pay a full-day visit to Sovereign Hill, a perfectly re-created 1850s gold mining settlement. Travel first to the exciting Ballarat Wildlife Park, one of the best wildlife parks to experience close up Australian animals in their natural surroundings. There is also the chance to meet with famous Patrick the Wombat, the world's oldest wombat. There is plenty of opportunities to see animals being fed or try feeding them yourself! Tour 382V also includes a once in a lifetime VIP encounter with one of the animals, get your photo with one of the animals and get to go instead their enclosure for feeding. Explore the shops and wander the main street to visit goldsmiths and craftsmen at work. Journey through the town and see the Victorian architecture of a prosperous era. Cross the original route of the early horse drawn stage coaches. Try your luck panning for gold, visit the museum or ride a stage coach. Tour an underground gold mine or catch a ride in a traditional horse drawn carriage. Discover the turbulent story behind one of Australia's most notorious incidents at the Eureka Stockade Center in Ballarat. View Ballarat's historic sites and beautiful Victorian architecture, a thriving monument to the towns golden era of prosperity. Enjoy browsing the unique period style stores along with real life characters and story re-enactments. Across the road from Sovereign Hill is the Gold Museum, where you can view its extensive collection of gold nuggets, ornaments and coins. This golden tour provides a fascinating insight into life in the 1850's and what impact the Australian gold rush had on its people. Includes Entry and guided tour of Ballarat Wildlife Park Entry to Sovereign Hill, Gold Museum and the Red Hill Mine Tour Free Wi-Fi on coach What’s Not Included Meals Know before you go that the wear need to be comfortable, walking shoes as the ground is uneven and can be muddy in wet weather. Day 4. From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Dandenong Ranges Ride the famous Puffing Billy Steam Train through the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest on your way to the Dandenong ranges. Enjoy some Devonshire Tea and hot scones over some great views, and make a stop to explore the quaint little town of Sassafras. (Duration 5 hours). Highlights Take a historic journey on the Puffing Billy steam train Travel through the spectacular Dandenong Ranges Enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea ZABUGOR.COM ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com Hand-feed Australian bird life As your luxury coach departs Melbourne, sit back and relax as you make your way to the lush ferns and dense forests of the beautiful Dandenong ranges. Aboard the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train, enjoy the spectacular views of the rich rainforest settings as you make your way through the towering mountain ash and beautiful gullies of the stunning Sherbrooke Forest. Along the journey, make a stop at the quaint little town of Sassafras, renowned for beautiful antiques and local crafts. Disembark the train for some free time, and wander through the little town, exploring its many charming stores, before boarding the Puffing Billy Steam Train again for your journey home. Includes Puffing Billy Steam Train ride Devonshire tea Experienced driver guide Comprehensive commentary Travel in an air-conditioned coach ZABUGOR.COM ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com Day 5. One Day Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour (Duration 1 day) Explore the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles without the crowds. This tour includes all the highlights of a standard tour but goes to the Apostles and Shipwreck coast in the morning instead of the afternoon allowing you to avoid the masses. Highlights See the 12 Apostles before most people arrive Spot some wild koalas Marvel at awe-inspiring coastal views Start the day early from the Melbourne CBD and settle in. Go inland for the morning which is going to bring you out on the Shipwreck Coast before the rest of the tour buses. Here is where you will find the infamous 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps. The best part? Less people! Take in these world-renowned sites without being caught in the hussle and bussle of the masses. Getting to the 12 Apostles in the morning provides additional colours in the large limestone stacks not seen in the afternoon. Hear the story of Loch Ard and step down into the gorge that has been carved away by the Southern Ocean over hundreds of years, Arguably more stunning than the Apostles themselves. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of these breath-taking spots. After taking in this spectacular coastline drive back along the Great Ocean Road. Wave at all the other busses as they all pass by in the opposite direction as the road begins to run away from the coast line through the Otway ranges. It is now time to stretch your legs on a magical guided rainforest walk amongst some of the tallest tree species in the world. A short drive sees the road and ocean meet once again in the seaside town of Apollo Bay. For the rest of the journey the road will twist along the coast, offering spectacular ocean, beach and cliff views. Along this beautiful section of the Great Ocean Road ZABUGOR.COM ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com you’ll stop at the small town of Kennett River where your guide will help you spot wild koalas in their natural habitat amongst the eucalyptus trees. Pass through small sea side towns as you continue and make a stop at Memorial Arch, also known as The Great Ocean Road sign, commemorating the workers that built the road. Make your way to start of the road (or end of the road on this reverse tour) for a pizza dinner in the town of Torques, the perfect way to end the journey along the Great Ocean Road before making the trip back to Melbourne. Includes Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner Friendly & Informative Tour Guide Day 6. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Free day at Melbourne. Free time. Day 7. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Melbourne: Gangsters, Brothels and Lolly Shops Tour. 2-hour walk with a Russian guide through Melbourne’s former seedy underbelly, an era when Melbourne’s downtown crime district was run by women. Learn about the battle for supremacy, and madams who stood their ground against gangsters such as Squizzy Taylor. ZABUGOR.COM ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com Highlights Explore the streets and alleys of Melbourne's former slums & brothel district c. 1870s to 1930s Stop outside the home, brothel and gang headquarters of Australia's most famous gangster Leslie 'Squizzy' Taylor Discover buildings which were lolly shop (candy store) brothels 100 years ago See former opium dens and cocaine cafes and learn about the people who frequented these premises Visit the last remaining single storey cottage in Melbourne's back lanes Take a walk through downtown Melbourne and learn of an era in which there was much more on offer at the local confectionery store than just lollies and soft drinks. Explore Melbourne’s underworld circa 1870s-1930s, an era in which Melbourne’s downtown slum district, ‘Little Lon’, was mostly run by women. Learn about the battle for supremacy, madams who stood their ground against well-known gangsters such as Squizzy Taylor, and an all-female crime syndicate known as ‘The Combine’. Stop outside buildings which were once brothels and sly grog shops (speak easies), and hear the stories of what occurred within their walls and on the streets and laneways around them. You can also see examples of former opium dens and all night cocaine cafes, and learn of the characters who frequented these establishments. You will hear of shootings, bombings, bashings, brothels, robberies, opium, cocaine and sly grog (speak easies), on a tour designed and delivered by writer and historian, Michael Shelford. Includes Free tour booklet containing photos of the characters featured on the tour Day 8. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Free day at Melbourne. Free time. Day 9. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Enjoy a half-day walking and food tour capturing the hidden highlights of Queen Victoria Market and Carlton as the locals live it. Detour away from the mainstream tourist route and experience Melbourne's local food, coffee, markets and people. (Duration 4.5 hours). ZABUGOR.COM ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com Highlights Enjoy an in depth tasting discovery of Melbourne's largest market Taste the market's best coffee with a special behind the scenes experience Stop in to enjoy Carlton's best local food and drink spots Discover the vibrant stories of Carlton past and present Queen Victoria Market and Carlton foodie walking tour offers you an unforgettable half-day (4.5 hrs) walking and food tour in the real heart of Melbourne as the locals live it. This is Melbourne’s foodie birthplace and the place to visit for history, hotspots and food, food food! The tour is relaxed with small groups of no more than 8 people. Every tour is carefully curated and changes regularly to ensure you have the best local experience available on the day; there is no rigid scripting here! Like visiting an old friend, your local host is your “someone in the know” for discovering the markets, food, culture, shopping, history and people of this vibrant local area. Your host promises to give you: • A tour of Melbourne's biggest market like no other, packed with stories, samples, tastings and time to explore rare insight into the history of the city and how the character of Melbourne has developed • Queen Victoria Market's best coffee with a special behind the scenes experience • Delicious and wholesome sit down lunch and drink at a specially chosen local spot • Hidden historical buildings and homes discovery • A glass of local Victorian wine and cheese tasting at a carefully selected venue • Access to a selection of specially chosen boutiques that showcase local designers and artists • The practical and beautiful visitor gift pack The tour is designed to start so that you can enjoy the market without too many crowds. It finishes at a time that allows you to continue to enjoy the market or local cafes, bars and shops for the afternoon or head back to your hotel for a rest before the evening. Includes Extensive food tastings Coffee Sit down lunch with drink Glass of Victorian wine Bottled water Visitor souvenir gift What’s Not Included Tram fares Airport or hotel transfers Alcoholic drinks over and above the included glass of wine (available to purchase) Gratuities (optional) Day 10. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Free day at Melbourne. Free time. ZABUGOR.COM ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com Day 11. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Explore Melbourne on a private half-day tour and see why the city is considered to be one of the most livable places on Earth. Visit the top of Eureka Skydeck tower, check out St Kilda beach, visit Queen Victoria Market, and enjoy Melbourne CBD! (Duration 4.5 hours) Highlights Visit the most famous landmarks in Melbourne on this half-day city highlights tour See Melbourne's Town Hall, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Flinders Street Station Check out the beach and café cultures of St Kilda and Williamstown Enjoy stunning views over the city from the Eureka Skydeck 88 Wander the Fitzroy Gardens and Royal Botanic Gardens Discover Melbourne Cricket Ground and Queen Victoria Market See the beautiful architecture of Melbourne's most famous landmarks including the neoclassical Melbourne Town Hall, St Paul’s Cathedral in the CBD, Flinders Street Station by the Yarra River, and Federation Square; the cultural hub of Melbourne. Travel over the West Gate Bridge which spans over the mighty Yarra River, then visit other Melbourne icons including the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne University, and Queen Victoria Market; the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. See some of Melbourne's most beautiful green spaces including the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, and Flagstaff Gardens. Then soar up the amazing Eureka Skydeck 88 for superb views over the city and its surrounding areas. This gives you ample time to enjoy the fantastic views in all directions. ZABUGOR.COM ZABUGOR.COM LUXURY TRAVEL CLUB 16 Ivana Mazepy Str, Off 1, Kyiv, Ukraine +38 044 545 45 55 info@zabugor.com.ua www.zabugor.com Includes Transfer Admission to Eureka Skydeck What’s Not Included Personal expenses Day 12. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Free day at Melbourne. Free time. Day 13. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Free day at Melbourne. Free time. Day 14. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Free day at Melbourne. Free time. Day 15. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Transfer to the international airport. The price includes: - Accommodation in a 4 * hotel according to the program - 14 nights; - Meals on the program: breakfast daily - BB - Meeting at the airport by a Russian-speaking guide upon arrival in the city of Melbourne, familiarization with the program and additional services; -Transfer to the hotel and the airport on the group transfer -Excursions according to the specified program (city tours with Russian-speaking guide) -Excursions group in English Extra pay: -International flight; - Consular fees and visa services; -Early accommodation or late check-out at the hotel; - Meals and optional excursions not specified in the program; -Tipping and personal expenses -Insurance We combine any cities and resorts, calculate tours of any complexity. We offer the best flight options! ZABUGOR.COM
