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Visit and experience Australia's iconic sites
Sydney, Cairns, and Melbourne await! For 11 nights, you'll explore Australia's beautiful cities and iconic sites. Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, cruise in Sydney Harbour, stroll on St Kilda's Beach, and so much more. With included tours, transfers, and daily breakfast, this vacation package provides a great mix of guided and independent exploration time.
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What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Sydney (SYD), out of Melbourne (MEL)
- Private airport transfers
- 4 nights in Sydney at the Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour, or similar
- Half-day guided panoramic tour of Sydney
- Sydney Harbour Cruise with lunch
- One-way economy class flight from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
- 4 nights in Cairns at the Pacific Hotel Cairns, or similar
- Catamaran cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
- One-way economy class flight from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)
- 3 nights in Melbourne at the Rendezvous Hotel, or similar
- Half-day Melbourne City Tour
- Breakfast daily
PLUS!:
- Blue Mountains Tour with lunch
- Kuranda Tour with lunch
- Cape Tribulation & Daintree Tour with lunch
- Great Ocean Road Tour with lunch
Great Ways to Explore
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Go sightseeing in Sydney and Melbourne!
Stroll along Flinders Street in Melbourne and people-watch over a cup of coffee.
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Visit the Sydney Opera House and see what's playing!
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Visit the beautiful beaches of Cairns.
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Try a meat pie or a Vegemite sandwich!
Visit Australia's classic locations during this 11-night vacation! This package includes a variety of tours, daily breakfast, and a few additional meals!
Begin in Sydney for four nights of exploration. First, you'll experience a half-day, guided sightseeing tour of Sydney. You'll be taken through some of the city's most iconic sights, including Bondi Beach, The Rocks, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, and more! Then, you'll board a boat for your Sydney Harbour Cruise! Lunch is included as you see the magnificent Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. On day 3, you'll experience a full-day tour to the Blue Mountains! The rest of your time here is yours to explore independently!
Your next stop is Cairns! Cairns is your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Your first tour is a catamaran cruise to Michaelmas Cay. Get up close and personal with the fish of the Great Barrier Reef by snorkeling here! The next day, you'll experience a full-day tour of Kuranda, complete with boarding passes and admission to the railway and cableway. Your final day in Cairns includes a full-day Cape Tribulation and Daintree tour! Explore some of the oldest rainforst in the world, cruise the Daintree River, and more!
Your final stop is Melbourne! Here, you'll enjoy a half-day city tour. Discover Federation Square, their world-famous sports complex, St Kilda Beach, and more! This tour also includes entrance to the Eureka Tower. Take the elevator all the way up to Skydeck 88 for stunning panoramic views of Melbourne! Enjoy a full day tour of the Great Ocean Road on your final day before it's time to go home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Sydney (SYD), out of Melbourne (MEL)
- Private airport transfers
- 4 nights in Sydney at the Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour, or similar
- Half-day guided panoramic tour of Sydney
- Sydney Harbour Cruise with lunch
- One-way economy class flight from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)
- 4 nights in Cairns at the Pacific Hotel Cairns, or similar
- Catamaran cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
- One-way economy class flight from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)
- 3 nights in Melbourne at the Rendezvous Hotel, or similar
- Half-day Melbourne City Tour
- Breakfast daily
PLUS!:
- Blue Mountains Tour with lunch
- Kuranda Tour with lunch
- Cape Tribulation & Daintree Tour with lunch
- Great Ocean Road Tour with lunch
-
Go sightseeing in Sydney and Melbourne!
Stroll along Flinders Street in Melbourne and people-watch over a cup of coffee.
-
Visit the Sydney Opera House and see what's playing!
-
Visit the beautiful beaches of Cairns.
-
Try a meat pie or a Vegemite sandwich!
Visit Australia's classic locations during this 11-night vacation! This package includes a variety of tours, daily breakfast, and a few additional meals!
Begin in Sydney for four nights of exploration. First, you'll experience a half-day, guided sightseeing tour of Sydney. You'll be taken through some of the city's most iconic sights, including Bondi Beach, The Rocks, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, and more! Then, you'll board a boat for your Sydney Harbour Cruise! Lunch is included as you see the magnificent Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. On day 3, you'll experience a full-day tour to the Blue Mountains! The rest of your time here is yours to explore independently!
Your next stop is Cairns! Cairns is your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Your first tour is a catamaran cruise to Michaelmas Cay. Get up close and personal with the fish of the Great Barrier Reef by snorkeling here! The next day, you'll experience a full-day tour of Kuranda, complete with boarding passes and admission to the railway and cableway. Your final day in Cairns includes a full-day Cape Tribulation and Daintree tour! Explore some of the oldest rainforst in the world, cruise the Daintree River, and more!
Your final stop is Melbourne! Here, you'll enjoy a half-day city tour. Discover Federation Square, their world-famous sports complex, St Kilda Beach, and more! This tour also includes entrance to the Eureka Tower. Take the elevator all the way up to Skydeck 88 for stunning panoramic views of Melbourne! Enjoy a full day tour of the Great Ocean Road on your final day before it's time to go home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Sydney!
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and start exploring. You made it!
Transfer from Sydney airport to hotel
Check-in - Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour
The brand new, Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour is a 4-star hotel featuring an outdoor swimming pool, delicious restaurant, fitness center, and rooftop bar. There is also 24-hour reception, room service, and luggage storage on-site. The Above 319 rooftop bar features a heated pool and unbelievable views of Sydney, while the restaurant downstairs, The Sussex Store, offers casual dining and coffee. Rooms in the hotel are decorated in modern, New York-styled design with Wi-Fi, rainfall showers, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.
Nearby the hotel, guests can visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales or The Star Event Centre located under 1.5 miles away, while the Kingsford Smith Airport is just 5 miles away.
Day 2. Sydney
Today, you'll be taken on a half-day city tour! Discover Sydney through this panoramic sightseeing tour that includes Sydney Opera House & Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, The Rocks, Oxford Street, and more! After the tour, you'll make your way to your Sydney Harbour Cruise! This experience includes a gourmet buffet lunch as you cruise the harbor and soak up the magnificent sights. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Half-day guided panoramic tour of Sydney w/ Bondi Beach
Get swept up in the action of this half-day tour of magnificent Sydney! You'll be taken through the historic Rocks area and learn about its convict history. You'll also experience stunning views of the world-famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge! Enjoy the ride as you're taken through the heart of the city, where the Queen Victoria Building is home to fantastic shopping. Oxford Street is a trendy new district in Sydney that you'll pass through! From there, you'll be taken to world-renowned Bondi Beach! Here, you'll have time to enjoy a stroll along the shoreline as you absorb the stunning scenery around you. Return to the city center via Mrs. Macquarie's Chair for one final look at the harbour, with a view you won't soon forget!
Day 3. Sydney
Today you'll experience a full-day tour to the Blue Mountains! You'll head to the Blue Mountains World Heritage Region, Featherdale Wildlife Park, and Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens! Lunch and sparkling wine are included with this tour.Â
Blue Mountains Tour with lunch
Grab your camera and get ready for an unforgettable day exploring the Blue Mountains! Join a knowledgeable guide and venture through some of Australia's most beautiful landscapes. Travel north across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and continue west until you reach Featherdale Wildlife Park, home to Australia's favorite marsupials: koalas! Get up-close and personal with kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, wombats, and more.
Hop back in the vehicle and journey on to Blue Mountains National Park. Enjoy some morning tea at a hidden clearing and feast your eyes on the breathtaking beauty surrounding you. Here, you'll have time to roam freely about the area and seek out wild kangaroos and native birds!
Next, you'll stop at Kings Tableland, a jaw-dropping view that looks out over the Jamison Valley. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe in the heart of the Blue Mountains, then continue on to Wentworth Falls. Skirt around cliffs toward the township of Katoomba, then gaze out at the famous Three Sisters rock formation at Eagle Hawk lookout. After one last spectacular view from Narrowneck Plateau, you'll relax on a comfortable drive back to Sydney.
Day 4. Sydney
Today is your final full day in Sydney! We recommend shopping at the Queen Victoria Building, a stroll through Hyde Park, and dinner on the waterfront at Darling Harbour!Â
Day 5. Sydney - Cairns
You'll be transferred to the Sydney airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred from the Cairns Airport to your new hotel. Check in, freshen up, and find a trendy restaurant for dinner!
Transfer from Sydney hotel to Sydney Airport
Flight from Sydney to Cairns
Transfer from Cairns Airport to Cairns hotel
Check-in - Pacific Hotel Cairns
Step out on your balcony and look out over the beautiful Cairns Esplanade and Trinity Harbor from the Pacific Hotel in Cairns. The hotel is easily within walking distance of the main shopping area and the new attractions at the Esplanade, like waterfront boardwalks, movie theaters, and art galleries, as well as a lagoon and beach. Retreat to the serenity of your hotel after a day of adventure!
Rooms are spacious and offer air conditioning, a safe, coffee and tea making facilities, a work desk, ironing facilities, a refrigerator, and private bathrooms complete with a hair dryer and toiletries.Â
Day 6. Cairns
Welcome to Cairns! Your first full day here includes a cruise to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef! You'll have the option to go snorkeling to see the true beauty of the reef. Lunch is included with your tour. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.Â
Catamaran Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef to Michaelmas Cay - includes snorkeling and lunch
Great Barrier Reef, here you come! Set sail on a catamaran cruise to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef. This stunning national park also serves as a sanctuary for migratory seabirds! Rich with a myriad of marine life, you can expect to see brightly colored fish and green sea turtles swimming through the waters of this endless coral reef. Enjoy an unforgettable day of tropical cuisine, snorkeling, and wildlife exploration!Â
Day 7. Cairns
Today you'll experience a full-day Kuranda tour! Travel to the region's oldest railway and relax as all of the details have been taken care of for you. This tour includes admission to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Rail, buffet lunch, Kuranda Boarding Pass, and more!
Kuranda Rainforest Village tour with lunch
Set off for the Kuranda Rainforest Village for a day of intrigue and discovery! Escorted by a multi-lingual private guide, you will enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park, where entry is included. After a visit to the park, you will board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda. Once there, you will get some leisure time in Kuranda Village. After, you will ride the Scenic Railway from Kuranda to Freshwater station where a private transfer back to your hotel will be waiting.
Day 8. Cairns
Included in your day today is a full-day Cape Tribulation and Daintree tour! Travel through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Experience a cruise on the Daintree River to look for wildlife, bbq lunch, afternoon tea, a guided walk at Mossman Gorge, and more!
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Tour (Full-day with lunch)
Embark on a full day tour to Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest! Travel in air-conditioned comfort as you venture to some of the oldest and most beautiful rainforests in the world. Hop out and cruise on the Daintree River, where you may spot wild birds or a crocodile!
Enjoy a tropical BBQ lunch in the rainforest, then visit the postcard-worthy Cape Tribulation Beach. Admire the bright blue coastline and fringing coral reef from the Kulki Lookout. What better way to end your day than a peaceful afternoon tea at the Mossman Gorge Centre?
Day 9. Cairns - Melbourne
You'll be transferred to the Cairns airport for your flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred from Melbourne Airport to your new hotel. Check in, freshen up, and find a restaurant along the Yarra River for dinner!
Transfer from Cairns hotel to Cairns Airport
Flight from Cairns to Melbourne
Transfer from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne hotel
Check-in - Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Nestled in the buzzing business district, this historic hotel is rich with elegance and luxury. This award-winning hotel is within walking distance of Melbourne's best shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Federation Square and the historic Flinders Street Train Station are right across the street!
Boasting 340 well-equipped rooms, the Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne offers modern amenities, yet maintains the feel and style of its 1913 origins. Check-in with the 24-hour reception team in the grand lobby, then find your room. Open the door to crisp air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, plush bedding, and more. Work all your stresses away in the fitness center, then satisfy your appetite at the onsite restaurant. Too cozy to leave your room? Order room service 24/7!
Day 10. Melbourne
A half day city tour will take you through some of Melbourne's best-known sights including St. Patrick's Cathedral, St. Kilda Beach, Albert Park Lake, and more. Your tour ends with a visit to Eureka Tower and its Skydeck!
Half-day Melbourne City Tour w/ Eureka Skydeck
Get ready to be swept up in the incredible sights and sounds of Melbourne! This half-day tour begins with visits to Federation Square and the world-famous Melbourne sports precinct. You'll see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Albert Park Lake (Formula 1), and then head over to St Kilda Beach.
A visit to Melbourne would not be complete without seeing it from above at Eureka Skydeck! Your tour concludes with a visit to Eureka Tower. Take the super-speedy elevator to Skydeck 88 for absolutely unbelievable views of Melbourne! Your tour includes a driver/guide, motorcoach transportation, pick up from your hotel, entry fee to Eureka Skydeck, and more.
Day 11. Melbourne
Your final full day of vacation has arrived! Today you'll experience a full day tour to Great Ocean Road! Look for wildlife, stop at Apollo Bay, take an ancient Eucalyptus Forest walk, and more!
Full-day Great Ocean Road Tour with lunch
Fasten your seatbelt! This day-long tour of the Great Ocean Road will leave you feeling fully appreciative of the beauty of the world. You'll drive along the famed Great Ocean Road, enjoying stops along the way at Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Ecolodge, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. You'll have some free time to shop or grab a coffee in charming Apollo Bay. You'll also have access to an ancient Eucalyptus Forest Walk at the Great Ocean Ecolodge where you may be able to spot koalas, kangaroos, and more wildlife in their natural habitat! This tour includes a driver/guide, private motorcoach transportation, hotel pick up and drop off, National Park fee, and more!
Day 12. Depart Australia
You'll be transferred from your hotel to the Melbourne airport for your flight home!