 Australia & a taste of China itineraryDays 1 & 2 Make your own way to the airport for the overnight flight to Sydney, via Shanghai. Day 3 Morning arrival in Sydney, where you will be taken on a short orientation tour before checking into your hotel. Days 4–6 These days are at leisure for you to explore Sydney. You might also like to join our optional excursions. Take advantage of our overnight Ayers Rock and Olgas tour; combine a city tour with a harbour cruise; head into the beautiful Blue Mountains; or take a trip into the Hunter Valley to discover the wineries. Day 7 Fly to Cairns. The Northern Territory is famed for its warm waters, lush rainforests and dazzling white-sand beaches. Those taking the Ayers Rock and Olgas tour will rejoin the group here. Days 8 & 9 These days are at leisure to explore Cairns. Alternatively, take advantage of our optional excursions, such as our Big Cat Island cruise, taking you to the Great Barrier Reef. There will also be the opportunity to take an optional railway journey from Cairns to Kuranda where we include a visit to a koala and wildlife park and barbecue lunch. Day 10 Transfer to the airport for the flight to Brisbane and travel to your centrally located hotel for two nights. Day 11 Time to explore Brisbane, capital of the Sunshine State of Queensland. Perhaps join a fantastic full-day optional excursion to Fraser Island or Tangalooma. Day 12 Transfer to the airport for the flight to Sydney. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 13 Time to bid farewell to Australia today and join the flight to Shanghai for a two-night stay on a full board basis. You will be met on arrival at the airport and enjoy dinner en route to your hotel. Day 14 Today we include a full-day sightseeing tour of Shanghai featuring the Jade Buddha Temple, the most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai, which houses the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha, beautifully carved from whole white jade. You will also visit the famous Bund, Children’s Palace and Nanjing Road as well as the classic Yu Yuan Gardens. Divided into six scenic zones, the gardens feature over 30 pavilions, many hallways, bridges, winding paths and beautiful lotus ponds. After dinner this evening we include a visit to the Grand Theatre where you will enjoy a fantastic performance by the Shanghai acrobats. Day 15 Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK, arriving later the same day. Extend your stay in Australia Passengers with domestic flights in the UK should note if their return domestic flight is more than 28 days after their outbound domestic flight, additional costs will be incurred. A charge of £120 per person is made for all extended stays. 
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