Essence of Australia

Sydney City Tour

Begin your day with a filling breakfast and prepare for a Sydney City Tour. You will be picked up from the hotel in a shared coach/bus (seat-in-coach or SIC basis) to travel through the famous attractions of Sydney. A brief walking tour of the Historic Rocks area – the birthplace of Sydney. Stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair – great photo opportunit y of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House! See the famous Sydney Opera House, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Royal Botanic Gardens, Parliament House, Sydney Tower and exciting Darling Harbour. Lively Kings Cross and the affluent homes in the Eastern Suburbs. A visit to famous Bondi Beach is also included .After the excursion, the rest of the day would be at leisure. You could either continue exploring Sydney on your own or go on an Optional Tour to enjoy a tall ship cruise (at an additional cost). Once at the dock, board the ship to sail around the beautiful Sydney Harbour. As the wind fills the sails, glide past the Opera House and experience the magical twilight views of Sydney’s harbour. The tour would last for 1.5 hours. Later, retire to the comfort of your hotel room for the night.

Sydney: Day at Leisure

Enjoy an amazing breakfast in the morning, the day is at leisure to create your own itinerary. You may choose any optional activities you want for the rest of the day.

Departure from Sydney, arrival in Melbourne

Check out from the hotel and head to the Sydney airport for your journey to Melbourne. Arrive in Melbourne Vibrant cities, sun-drenched beaches, extraordinary adventure sports and thriving wildlife are some of the reasons that make Australia a traveller’s paradise. Your exciting holiday in Australia would begin with your arrival in Melbourne. With art galleries, theatres, landscapes gardens, parks, Victorian-era architecture and museums, Melbourne is the cultural hub of Australia. Upon arrival, clear your immigration formalities and head to your hotel. From the Melbourne airport, head to your place of stay on a shared basis in a shared coach/bus (seat-in-coach or SIC basis). Check-in at the hotel (standard check-in time is 2 pm and early check in depends upon the availability of the room at the hotel) and spend the rest of the day would be at leisure. During this free time, you could opt for an Optional Tour to enjoy a delectable dinner at the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant (at an additional cost). Delightful, exciting and fascinating, it is the world’s first restaurant on wheels. Enjoy lip-smacking Australian cuisine while riding along scenic streets. The tour would conclude in about 1.5 – 2 hours.Later have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Melbourne City Tour

Begin the day with a hearty breakfast and set out to explore Melbourne with a City Tour to explore the famous attractions of Melbourne. Make your way to Chinatown, a distinctive area lined with heritage buildings, museums and restaurants. Cross Swanston and Collins Street to reach Fitzroy Garden. After strolling around the flowerbeds, expansive lawns and fountains in the garden, proceed to the Parliament House. Up next, head to the Federation Square, a cultural hub of Melbourne with an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores. Swing by the Melbourne Cricket Ground (visit only from outside), Australia’s premium stadium and a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, and end the tour at the city centre. The total duration of the tour would be 1.5 – 2 hours After exploring the famous sights of Melbourne, spend the rest of the day at leisure. You could either relax in the comfortable hotel room or choose an Optional Tour to a 297.3-metre tall skyscraper – the Eureka Skydeck 88 (at an additional cost). See the panoramic view of the city’s skyline and enjoy the unique experience that gives you a chance to stand on a switch-operated glass cube that moves at a speed of 3 feet per second (1 m/s). Look over the Melbourne city district and spot its famous attractions. This tour would conclude in 1hour.Post a day of exciting exploration, retire to the hotel room for the night.

Optional Tour: Excursion to Phillip Island

Post breakfast, spend the day at your own pace as it is at leisure. Continue your quest to explore Australia by choosing an Optional Tour to Phillip Island (at an additional cost). Journey south-east to visit Maru Koala and Animal Park to see koalas, kangaroos and native Australian birds. View the spectacular coastal scenery at the Nobbies (do note that Nobbies’ viewing is seasonal and dependent on daylight hours). From the walkways you may be able to catch a glimpse of Australia’s largest population of fur seals frolicking along the coastline. Browse through the Phillip Island Visitors Information Centre to learn about the penguins and their life on this island. The duration of the tour would be about 10 – 12 hours.After that refreshing encounter with nature and its creations, return to the hotel room for a comfortable overnight stay.

Departure

You’ll be transferred to the airport in a shared coach for your flight.It is time to bid adieu to Australia and take a flight back home, armed with an enriching experience and memories to last a lifetime.