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- Discover three of Australia's most-loved cities: Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on a private tour - staying in gorgeous hotels hand-picked just for you.
- Visit the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge before relaxing on sun-kissed beaches.
- Embark on optional day tours to the Blue Mountains, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley and more.
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Your Itinerary in Brief —
Embark on a once in a lifetime adventure to Australia on this 11-night private tour, exploring some of the country's most-loved cities: Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
You'll discover the very best of South Australia - from the famous Sydney Harbour to Melbourne’s iconic laneways and much more.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Sydney
Day 2 - 4: Sydney
Day 5: Sydney - Melbourne
Day 6 - 8: Melbourne
Day 9: Melbourne - Adelaide
Day 10 - 11: Adelaide
Day 12: Departure
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Your Itinerary in Detail —
Sydney
Day 1: Arrival in Sydney
Upon arrival at Sydney Airport, you'll be transferred by private car to your Sydney accommodation with Royale Limousines. You are then free to spend the rest of day exploring Sydney at your own pace!
- Airport transfer
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 2: Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. It's located on the southeastern coast of the continent, encompassing a stunning harbor and numerous iconic landmarks.One of Sydney's most distinctive features is its beautiful harbor, which is home to the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The harbor is a bustling hub of activity, hosting ferries, sailboats, and cruise ships.
A trip here wouldn't be complete without a visit Sydney Opera House – an architectural masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its unique sail-like design has made it an iconic symbol of both Sydney and Australia. The Sydney Harbour Bridge, known for its arched steel structure, offers breathtaking views of the city and harbor.
Take a stroll along Circular Quay and soak up the atmosphere, or catch a ferry to Cockatoo Island or Watsons Bay and enjoy the fresh sea air and sunny weather. Circular Quay also boasts some of Sydney’s best restaurants.
- Optional: City tour or a cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 3: Sydney
Enjoy a day at leisure, from sun-kissed beaches to fascinating heritage and amazing attractions.
Sydney is renowned for its stunning beaches, with Bondi Beach being one of the most famous. Other popular beaches include Manly Beach, Coogee Beach, and Palm Beach. These beaches are not only great for swimming and sunbathing but also offer opportunities for surfing and other water sports.
- Free day at leisure
- Optional: Day tour to the Blue Mountains
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 4: Sydney
Enjoy a day at leisure. Right in the heart of the city, the Queen Victoria Building is another must-see tourist attraction. Dating back to the 1890s, this grand and beautiful building is now Sydney’s premier shopping destination. Only a ten minute stroll from the Sydney Town Hall, Darling Harbour is the perfect place to entertain the family, enjoy a delicious harbour side meal, or experience Sydney’s energetic nightlife.
Darling Harbour is also where you’ll find the Chinese Gardens of Friendship, the Sydney Aquarium and the Sydney Wildlife World. For a bird’s eye view of Sydney, Sydney Tower will take you 309 metres above the CBD – providing an utterly unforgettable view that stretches all the way to the Blue Mountains.
Thrill-seekers should try the Sydney Skywalk, in which participants walk along a moving, glass-floored viewing platform at the top of Sydney Tower.
- Free day at leisure
- Overnight hotel stay
Melbourne
Day 5: Sydney - Melbourne
This morning, Royale Limousines will transport you back to Sydney Airport for your departure.
Upon arrival at Melbourne Airport, you'll then be transferred by private car to your Melbourne accommodation with Royale Limousines. The rest of the day is at your leisure!
- Airport transfers
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 6: Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria in Australia and is known for its distinct cultural scene, diverse population, and vibrant urban environment. It is often referred to as the "cultural capital" of Australia. The city has a rich arts and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and music venues. It hosts a wide range of cultural events, festivals, and exhibitions throughout the year.
The city is renowned for its coffee culture and is filled with a plethora of cafes and specialty coffee shops, each offering a unique and high-quality coffee experience. The city takes its coffee seriously, and exploring its cafes is a popular pastime for both locals and visitors.
Melbourne is also famous for its vibrant street art scene, particularly in the laneways of the central business district. Hosier Lane is one of the most well-known locations for street art, featuring colorful and intricate murals that change regularly.
- Free day at leisure
- Optional: Tour to Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road or the Yarra Valley
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 7-8: Melbourne
Melbourne is characterised by its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality and cultural influences. Areas like Fitzroy, Brunswick, and St. Kilda are known for their artsy, bohemian vibes, while suburbs like Richmond are famous for their dining and shopping scenes. Enjoy Day 7 and Day 8 at leisure to explore the city and its neighbourhoods, along with its vast array of international restaurants and food markets!
- Free day at leisure
- Overnight hotel stays
Adelaide
Day 9: Melbourne - Adelaide
Today, Royale Limousines will transport you back to Melbourne Airport for your departure.
Upon arrival in Adelaide, you'll be transferred to your accommodation with Hughes Leisure Limousines Services. You then have the day to yourself, so, why not explore Adelaide? Take a walk through one of the beautiful parks, try the local cuisine or do a spot of shopping at Rundle Mall.
- Airport transfers
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 10: Adelaide
Adelaide is the wine and festival capital of Australia. It is a vibrant and stylish city! The city centre, surrounded by parklands, is a charming blend of historic buildings, wide streets, groovy shops, street cafes and restaurants. And because Adelaide is known as the 20-minute city, you can experience it all on a series of easy short walks.
Taste and buy the best of South Australia at the Adelaide Central Market, the largest undercover market in the southern hemisphere. Then catch a tram from Victoria Square in the city centre to beachside Glenelg, with its gentle surf, lively shops, cafes and restaurants. Or head to historic Port Adelaide for a dolphin cruise and some maritime history, then to nearby Semaphore to soak up the seaside village atmosphere.
The Adelaide Botanic Garden, in the city centre, has native and exotic flora displays and 5000 roses at the International Rose Garden. Stroll through the tropical rainforest in the Bicentennial Conservatory, the biggest glasshouse in the southern hemisphere. Around the corner, visit the National Wine Centre, a great place to start your journey through South Australia's wine country.
- Free day at leisure
- Optional: Guided Heritage Walking Tour - experience the city with a local guide
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 11: Adelaide
Adelaide is often referred to as the "City of Churches" due to its early history as a free settlement established by British colonists in 1836. The city's layout was carefully planned, featuring a grid pattern with wide streets and public squares. This planning contributes to the city's sense of spaciousness and easy navigation. Take today to discover and explore the city even further, admiring its architecture, churches and public squares.
Or, why not head back to the beach to soak up the sun? Glenelg, situated along the Gulf of St Vincent, is a really popular spot for water sports, swimming and of course, sunbathing.
- Free day at leisure
- Optional: Day tours to explore the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island
- Overnight hotel stay
Day 12: Depature
Today, Hughes Leisure Limousines Services will drive you back to Adelaide Airport for your departure home.
Your Hotels —
Hand-Picked Just For You
Maximum room capacity
During the tour, you'll stay in the following hotels (or similar) hand-picked just for you:
- Sydney: Vibe Hotel Sydney, Guest Room (or similar)
- Melbourne: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, Perkins Room (or similar)
- Adelaide: Stamford Plaza Adelaide, Premier City View Room (or similar)
Your dining choices
This offer is based on an accommodation-only stay.
Your Optional Excursions —
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Discovery Cruise (Full Day)
Kangaroo Island is a haven for Australian wildlife, which exists in its natural habitat without the threat of introduced predators. Listen to the distinct sounds of the native birdlife as they chorus from the tall eucalyptus trees. Kangaroo Island is home to some 250 species of birds, many of which, through isolation from the mainland, have developed their own subspecies and are therefore unique to Kangaroo Island. As you travel the island keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and wildflowers.
Early morning pick up from your Adelaide hotel for a scenic coach journey to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula with its vineyards, coastal views and rolling hills.
On arrival, board the SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. On arrival at Penneshaw, you will be met by your local guide and your island nature experience begins with an introduction to Kangaroo Island. Tour through several island habitats and see wildlife in their natural environments.
At the spectacular Seal Bay Conservation Park, your guide will escort you on a memorable walk along the beach. This bay is home to a healthy Australian sea lion colony. Walk among the sea lions as they bask on the beach or among the sand dunes after their extensive fishing expedition. With your guide, you can stand at a safe distance to these wonderful, endangered creatures and hear them sigh and watch them at play.
This is a truly unforgettable experience — one that you will treasure forever. Enter our exclusive Heritage-listed natural bush property to enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic style lunch with Kangaroo Island wine. Follow your lunch with a pleasant bushwalk or a stroll along the beach. Travel through the island’s interior keeping an eye out for koalas and echidnas. Explore spectacular beaches and enjoy a bushwalk. Watch out for the Tammar wallaby, with its small fine features, in its natural habitat. Later in the afternoon, as the day draws to a close, see the kangaroos leave the safety of the bush to begin grazing on the open pastures. Your tour concludes in Penneshaw in time for the return ferry to the mainland and coach transfer to Adelaide.
Barossa Food & Wine Experience
Travel through the city of Adelaide northwards to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Enjoy the change of scenery as you make your way into the vineyards of South Australia’s premium wine region. Your first stop is Pindarie, a multi-tourism award winning cellar.
he next stop is a visit to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, an absolute must whilst visiting the Barossa. Learn about Maggie Beer - the cook, writer and founder of 'Maggie Beer Products', and enjoy tastings of her full product range including limited edition seasonal produce. You can also browse amongst her personally selected regional specialty goods, purchase one of her signed books or simply sit back and take in the view.
On arrival at Lambert Estate at Angaston, you will enjoy a structured wine tasting whilst sampling local seasonal produce from gourmet platters. Main course follows, and is a feast for the senses, with two signature dishes, salad and vegetables. You may wish to purchase a glass of wine from the impressive wine selection, or enjoy a coffee accompanied with their popular Chocolatier (Chocolate Port).
Leaving Lambert Estate, travel to Mengler Hill Lookout for sweeping views over the valley and then onto the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company your final stop for the day. Here you will taste house made chocolates paired with Vineyard Road’s handcrafted wines which will be a great way to finish off your Barossa Food and Wine Experience.
Please note: Itinerary subject to change and some of the inclusions may be replaced temporarily without notice.
Great Ocean Road (Full Day)
Experience this majestic coastal drive in style with your small group and enjoy time to relax and fully appreciate the wonders of this world-famous touring route. Stay on the lookout for some very special animals including whales, dolphins, echidnas and bandicoots.
Your next stop will be at Apollo Bay, a tranquil seaside town which is most noteworthy for its setting among the soft rolling hills. It offers a great selection of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy some lunch.
Following this, we will enjoy a walk in the forest in the Otway Ranges. A truly unique day out, capped off by a visit to the ancient rock formations of the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Finally, your Oceania guide will transfer you back to the comfort of your hotel in Melbourne.
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Board your Captain Cook Cruises vessel at King Street Wharf 1, Darling Harbour or Circular Quay Wharf 6 to commence a Sunset Dinner cruise. Travel aboard MV Sydney 2000 or John Cadman 2, and discover the magic of Sydney at sundown. You'll enjoy a 3 course Australian a la carte dinner onboard. You can purchase drinks at the bar including wine, beer and soft drinks. The cruise finishes at approximately 7.00pm at King Street Wharf 1, Darling Harbour or 7.30pm at Circular Quay Wharf 6.
Blue Mountains Wildlife Tour
A luxury tours vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to begin a full day Blue Mountains Wildlife Day tour. The Blue Mountains is a real journey into the heart of a unique World Heritage Region. First stop is Calmsley Hill, a working farm based attraction involved in animal rehabilitation offering fabulous bush surrounds located near the heart of Sydney.
Continue on to Eaglehawk Lookout for views of the famous Three Sisters and to learn of the legends behind this famous rock formation. Travelling around the mountains, arrive at Hydro Majestic for lunch - here you can purchase and pay direct off the menu or purchase lunch at the Pavillion.
The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of scenic lookouts. The view from Govett's Leap is one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. Here the magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. The last stop is the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic.
Your Journey to Australia —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your Destinations —
Melbourne
Melbourne’s exciting mix of style, sport, culture, and vibrant dining means that you will never want to leave! As the capital of the state of Victoria, the city benefits from a fantastic location close to some of the country’s best coastlines and forests, as well as offering a modern city centre with plenty of cultural attractions.
To start your day in this exciting city, soak up art and culture at the National Gallery of Victoria, the oldest art institution in the country, or take a wander through Melbourne Laneways. This dense maze of alleys and streets is known worldwide for its rich art culture, unique galleries, and tiny cafes, as well as the vibrant street art adorning the walls!
When you’re ready to escape the city, take the short ride to Mornington Peninsula, perhaps the city’s best kept secret. This beautiful area offers coastal and bush walks, golf courses, and fantastic seafront restaurants in areas like Sorrento and Portsea. If you’re looking for a real country escape, Yara Valley is the place to go. Just a short drive outside the city-centre, this tranquil region is a hub for wine making, as well as offering the chance to take morning hot air balloon rides and peaceful walks in the lush valleys.
Sydney
Home to possibly the world's most iconic harbour, in addition to breathtaking beaches, elegant boutiques, gourmet restaurants and a trendy nightlife scene, Sydney is one of Australia's most captivating destinations.
From taking a ferry past the mesmerising Opera House, to diving into the waters of one of Instagram's most photographed swimming pools, perched just above the waves of the city's renowned Bondi Beach, a stay in Sydney promises endless once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all wrapped up in one stunning location.
In this cosmopolitan hive of activity, additional must-see spots include the Paddy's Markets, a city institution for over 150 years; Circular Quay, where a wide array of fantastic eateries can be found sat across from the bay's deep blue waters; and the family-friendly Luna Park, an old-school amusement park where everything from thrilling rollercoasters to romantic ferris wheels can be enjoyed!
