2010 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

Book now for 2010 - 7 nights Melbourne in the Spring and the 2010 Racing Carnival

Departs: Tour Commences in Melbourne on 29 October , 2010
Price:  From $2029 based on a one bedroom apartment per person

  

 ITINERARY 2010 DIPLOMA MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

October 29 – November 05, 2010 –   price from $2029 per person, in a one bedroom luxury apartment 

Friday 29 October, 2010

Welcome to Melbourne. 

Transfers and a 7 day transport metpasses will be included for the duration of the racing carnival.  Your race tickets for the three main days of racing will also be included and include entrance to the track and reserved seating.

Melbourne has late night shopping on Friday nights and is a hub of activity when it comes to restaurants.  Stroll down Flinders Lane, Collins Arcade, or China Town for some great choices. If you’re into sports including international racing, football or night harness racing, perhaps kick back at the Crown Casino Sports Bar with full TAB facilities and big screen for Sky Channel viewing.

Black and WhiteSaturday 30 October, 2010

This morning is our first day of racing and its Black & White.  Yes the "Derby Day" tradition is to dress in black and white. Join your Tour Escort for a short walk to Flinders Street station, where we transfer by special race trains to the Flemington Race Course for the “Derby”. Trains run at regular intervals throughout the day. 

Evening out. Dinner & Beverages Included.

Sunday 31 October, 2010

Freedom of Choice option # 1

Today for those in the group who have chosen the Great Ocean Road as your option you will enjoy a very scenic trip along the Great Ocean Road – past famous Bells Beach and onto the spectacular 12 Apostles. Enroute we learn of the infamous shipwrecks and legends of this world famous coastline before heading back inland to the city of Melbourne.  Rest of night at leisure. For those who want to explore on your own your Metpass will give you unlimited travel to places for shopping and food experiences such as Bridge Road - Richmond, Chapel Street - South Yarra, Lygon Street - Carlton, The Victorian Markets - City, or Ackland Street - St Kilda.
 

Melbourne CupMonday 01 November, 2010

Today Melbourne city hosts the famous “Parade of Colours” where jockeys, trainers, owners and past Melbourne cup winners, parade through the city of Melbourne. The parade starts around 11.30am from the Paris end of Bourke Street and turns into Swanston Street travelling past Flinders Street station. After the parade head to the Bourke Street Mall to Myers to see Milliners preparing hats for the Melbourne Cup or visit many of Melbourne’s famous Arcades for some great shopping.

 

THE RACE THAT STOPS THE NATION!
 

Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 02 November, 2010

Today is an early start as we head to the track early to beat the crowds.  We recommend you place your bets before heading to the track and your Tour Escort will assist you with the location of TAB’s.  Again you will have reserved seating at this event that “stops the nation”  there is almost nothing that can replace the atmosphere as we join thousands of locals in all their finery at Flemington.

Wednesday 03 November, 2010

Freedom of Choice option # 3

Today is a day of leisure unless you have chosen to do the optional Winery Tour or day trip to Wilsons Promontory.  

Rest of evening at leisure.

Thursday 04 November, 2010

It is Ladies’ Day at Flemington. Today is special as the ladies go all out with the fashions. You can catch "Fashion on the Fields" at Flemington not forgetting to visit the L’Oreal Marquee for a sample pack of products.  
Evening is at leisure.  

 

Friday 05 November, 2010

Today our tour comes to an end. Your Tour Escort will assist you with your return transfer to the airport.

PRICE: Tour price ex Melbourne in a one bedroom luxury apartment $2029 per person

DEPOSITS: A non refundable deposit of $500 per person is required together with a completed Registration Form and Booking Form.  These will be forwarded to your nearest Diploma Travel office.

REGISTRATION: To register your for this tour please complete the Registration Form and return this together with our Diploma World Travel Booking Conditions form and your deposit of $500.00 per person. Please click here for Registration Form.

BALANCE OF PAYMENT: Final payment will be due at Diploma Travel on or before 12 September 2010. 

INCLUSIONS & NOTES:  

What does our tour to Melbourne Cup offer you in 2010 

  • 8 days in well appointed luxury apartments close to Crown Casino
  • Return transfers from Tullamarine or Avalon airport to Southbank Apartments
  • 7 day unlimited rail, tram and bus pass for Metropolitan Melbourne
  • Reserved seating in the Hill Stand for 3 major race days
  • Freedom of Choice options:- In addition to our normal inclusions Diploma is offering members the choice of one ”Freedom of Choice Tours”  Please advise your consultant at the time of booking of your preference.  We have limited space on these options and bookings will be taken in order of receipt until full.
  • # 1. Great Ocean Road Tour. Full day touring.
  • # 2. Day trip to Wilsons Promontory including lunch
  • # 3. Victorian Winery Tour. Full day touring including lunch.
  •  Services of a Diploma Tour Guide

NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • airfares to and from your homeports

CANCELLATIONS

In addition to the loss of deposit clause, in the event of cancellation after final payment has been made a 50% cancellation fee will apply.   Cancellations received between 7 days and 3 days prior to departure 75% of the tour balance is non refundable.  After that date – a no refund policy applies.  Members are advised that Insurance is highly recommended for this tour in particular for the cancellation costs involved with such a major national event.  Purchase your travel insurance online and save 10%.    Refer to www.diplomatravel.com.au

HOW TO GET THERE

In terms of getting to Melbourne many of our past passengers have utilised frequent flyer points or taken advantage of this early advice to obtain airfares early. To maximise your time on our tour, you should aim to arrive into Melbourne around 1pm on the 29th October and book a return flight departing around 2pm on the 6th of November. Your tour escort will arrive around this time.

DRESS 
Slacks and Jeans are acceptable for most of the touring arrangements. 

For Race Days it is usual for gentleman to wear a jacket though not compulsory.
Most ladies wear hats which range from colourful clips & feathers, to fascinators, and full brimmed hats.  Just remember that you may be charged for excess baggage or be required to place hat boxes in the luggage hold of the aircraft.  Melbourne weather can be very fickle at this time of the year and for this reason we recommend that you bring a jacket, scarf, and boots.  For Race days our seats are in the Hill Stand and it is not uncommon that a breeze gets up in the afternoon.  We suggest a light scarf/shawl, cardigan or jacket if the weather is cool on the day.

This itinerary should be read in conjunction with the Diploma Travel Terms of Trade. Booking form, and privacy policy.  These details are available on request or on line at www.diplomatravel.com.au.
The itinerary has been planned around previous Melbourne Cup tours and are an indication only until details become available.

A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Diploma Travel has been taking group tours to the Melbourne for the Racing Carnival since 1990.  It has many testimonials from past Melbourne cuppers some of whom have been more than ten(10) times.  Our tours have produced many long time friendships from all over Australia.  It is our absolute pleasure to be able to extend an invitation to join us on this our 20th Melbourne Cup Tour.

Caroline Cox 
 
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All terms and conditions are as per the ‘Booking Conditions'.  These conditions incorporate the basis upon which bookings are accepted as agreed by you at the time you pay your deposit.  These conditions must be carefully studied prior to making the commitment of paying the deposit. For details about Diploma Travel's booking conditions please visit www.diplomatravel.com.au

TRAVEL INSURANCE: A condition of travel on Diploma World Travel group tours is that all passengers must obtain adequate travel insurance prior to departure. Travel insurance should include cover for unexpected cancellation fees, medical emergencies, etc. Please visit www.insuranceombudsman.com.au or visit our travel insurance page for an online insurance quote.

This tour should be read in conjunction with the Diploma World Travel Service Booking Form.

Details of the Diploma World Travel Service Privacy Policy can be found at www.diplomatravel.com.au

The itinerary & prices listed are correct at time of going to print and are subject to variation and should be used as a guide only.

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