Ireland's Ancient East Day Tour

Minimum age is 13 Years Guests require a swimsuit, towel and must be confident in water - Basic swimming required. All rafting trips required 8 passengers, however bookings will be accepted for less than the required number on the basis that bookings will be coordinated to achieve maximum numbers. All rafting operates subject to suitable to river and weather conditions Challenge rafting reserves the right to alter prices, departure times and raft routes Rafting is not permitted if you are pregnant  

Day 1: Start your Melbourne immersion with the road trip everyone's talking about! Follow the historical Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic coastal routes, as it winds along Victoria's southwest coast, passing long golden beaches, rugged sandstone cliffs and eucalypt-tree rainforest. At the Cape Otway Lighthouse, gaze out over the Southern Ocean and Bass Strait before tucking into a delicious Aussie style lunch. Hear the tragic tales of the Loch Ard Gorge and discover why this spectacularly wild part of Victoria is known as the Shipwreck Coast. The route also takes you among the soaring eucalypt trees of the Otway rain forest, and to the shipwreck coast where you will step down to the beach at Loch Ard Gorge and further along view the offshore sandstone stacks called the Twelve Apostles. Day 2: Next day, travel to Phillip Island to visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park for a hands-on wildlife experience. Learn about the park's conservation efforts, hand-feed a kangaroo, see wallabies and wombats, or have the opportunity to get a photo taken with a koala (*Fee Applies). Enjoy lunch near a billabong teeming with native water birds, and then head to the Churchill Island Heritage Farm to see sheep shearing and working dogs in action at the historic farm. Visit the nearby Koala Conservation Centre to glimpse these cuddly, eucalyptus-loving marsupials. Finally, arrive on Phillip Island, catching views of the Nobbies and Seal Rocks before finding a seat on the boardwalk at Summerland Beach. Every night at sunset, hundreds of little penguins swim in from a day of fishing and scurry across the shore to snuggle into their burrows. Return to Melbourne after this utterly enchanting spectacle. Choose one of the Melbourne Attraction Pass Options: A. Melbourne Aquarium & Eureka Skydeck 88; B. Melbourne Star Observation Wheel & Melbourne Zoo What's included: 2 full-day outings to experience Victoria's natural wonders Day 1 - The 12 Apostles & coastal scenery along the Great Ocean Road Day 2 - Up-close look at Aussie wildlife Penguins, kangaroos & koalas and more All Park entrance fees Lunch on both days Roundtrip transport to and from Melbourne Live tour commentary provided in English Choice between entry into SEA LIFE Aquarium & Eureka Skydeck 88 OR Melbourne Star Observation Wheel & Melbourne Zoo Exclusions: Overnight accommodation in Melbourne Dinner, drinks and snacks Souvenir koala photo Know Before You Book The date you select when booking will be the Great Ocean Road tour. The Phillip Island tour will take place the following day. The Melbourne Attractions Pass is valid for your choice of (A) 1 entry to the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and 1 entry to Eureka Skydeck 88 OR (B) 1 entry to the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and 1 entry to Melbourne Zoo. Tickets are issued at the departure of the Great Ocean Road tour and are valid for 6 months from the date of issue to be used at your own leisure. At the time of booking please let us know which attraction pass package you are wanting. When completing your booking, please let us know if you would like package A or B. 

Hop-On Hop-Off Unlimited Tickets Valid for 24 Hours of Sightseeing Tour at Your Own Pace - Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off privileges! Spend as much time as you desire at each stop. Live Guide Narration - Local Tour Guides on each bus offer colorful entertaining historic commentary..  Every 30 Minutes!  Buses Visit each Stop! - Stay as long as YOU like at each location.  You can always catch the next bus! 7 Days a Week - 09:30 - 17:30 - Continuous Loop tour so YOU can decide what time your tour begins and ends. Tour Loop is 2 hours.   Restaurant and Attraction Deals along the Way - Hop-Off and present your ticket to receive deals and discounts at various attractions, restaurants, and gift shops all along the route! Cemetery Walking Tour - Self guided tour of Lafayette Cemetery #1 included for all.   Jazz Brunch is a sumptuous selection of hot and cold dishes available every day at The Court of Two Sisters in our French Quarter courtyard! Book your table at the enchanting Court of the Two Sisters restaurant and prepare to indulge in an authentic, high‐class Creole dining experience.  Upon arrival, you will be seated in one of the elegant dining rooms or the verdant courtyard – the largest courtyard in New Orleans – where lush foliage and cast‐iron decor transport you to another era.  A friendly and knowledgable server will walk you through the myriad creative dishes included in the cold and hot buffets. Experience some new flavors or stick to your old favorites.    As you enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, champagne or cup of coffee, soak up the tunes of the Jazz Trio and learn a bit about history of 613 Rue Royale and the two Creole sisters – Emma and Bertha Camors – for which the restaurant is named.  DAILY JAZZ BRUNCH BUFFET MENU Soup Du Jour  Turtle Soup au Sherry Waiter Service or Egg Station Eggs and Omelets made to order, any style Our House Specialty – Seafood Orleans and Shrimp Creole Omelets Classic Eggs Benedict Seafood Station Unlimited Fresh Boiled Shrimp and Crawfish (when available) Accompanied by Remoulade and Cocktail Sauces Specialty Salads A unique selection of salads including: Zesty Cajun Pasta, Creamy Crawfish Pasta, Chicken Salad, Chicken Curry Salad and an assortment of domestic and imported cheeses Some of our Hot Entrée Offerings Fresh Shrimp in Spicy Etouffee, Duck à l’ orange, Crawfish Louise, Creole Jambalaya and a local favorite – Veal Grillades and Gravy with Corn Grits Breakfast items available – Bacon and Sausage From our Bakery Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits Desserts & Fresh Fruits A vast variety of fresh cakes, pies and sweets baked daily on premises including Mardi Gras King Cake, Southern Pecan Pie, Bananas Foster, Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce, Home Churned French Vanilla Ice Cream with your choice of Praline Sauce or Chocolate Sauce; plus an assortment of local and exotic fruit and fruit salads Beverages One complimentary glass of COTS Private Label Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne or Mimosa per person along with coffee, tea, and juice are included in price. The above list is only a sampling of the many different items served on the buffet. Some items are changed due to season availability.

BOOK THIS TOUR IF YOU'D LIKE TO... Discover the history of the Old Town and its whisky connections  Hear of Scotland’s past and the changing role of Scottish whisky  Relish fine malt whiskies and learn how your dram was created Learn more about Scotland's finest 'water of life'

Menu* (starter+main course+dessert) Vegetable plate ** Chicken breast with normand sauce (cream and mushrooms) French fries or rice Vegetarian course: Vegetarian Tagliatelli Vegan course: Vegetables plate with french fries or rice ** Apple pie ** Drinks non included * Example of menu, subjet to modification  

Hermits Trai is a steep, rocky path below the rim
Guests must be able to walk independently (no canes, walkers or wheelchairs)
Children must be a minimum of 7 years old
Tour may be seasonal depending on weather