TOUR Itinerary
On arrival at Sydney International Airport, you will be met by our local representative in Australia for a brief meet and greet. Later, proceed to your city centre hotel in Australia for check-in.
A vibrant city and Australia’s financial capital, Sydney regularly features as one of the most liveable cities in the world. It was Sydney’s fine harbour that drew Captain Philip to the shore of this city who later established this as a British Colony where British prisoners were sent to serve their sentence. The Victorian Gold Rush in Australia in 1852 transformed Sydney into a major global cultural and financial centre.
In the evening, proceed to Sydney harbor to catch a ride on the Sydney showboats dinner cruise. Enjoy spellbinding views of the illuminations on the beautiful Opera House and Harbor Bridge while relishing a tasty 3-course meal. A one-hour cabaret show is also performed on the cruise for your entertainment. Sailing since 1987, the old-world charm of the showboat cruises are cultural legacy of Sydney.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Sydney.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed for a sightseeing tour of Sydney.
We will begin our city tour with a visit to the Darling Harbour. Here, learn about Australia’s beautiful aquatic animals at the SEA-Life Aquarium and get clicked with Australia’s cutest furry animals such as Koala and Kangaroos at Wildlife World, and see the amazing cityscape from the tallest building in Sydney at Sydney Tower Eye.
Afterwards, we will continue the city tour with a 1-hour guided tour of Opera House – one of the world’s most iconic building. During the tour, you get a chance to see exclusive areas within the building which are off-limit to the general public and capture photos from rare vantage points.
After the Opera House tour, we shall continue our city tour with a panoramic tour of the city. We will visit Harbor Bridge, The tallest steel arch bridge in the world. Apart from this we will visit the Parliament House, Art Gallery of NSW Royal, Botanic Gardens, Sydney Town Hall, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair and much more.
Overnight stay at hotel in Sydney.
SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – The Opera house is much more than a beautiful building; it is the world’s finest performing venue where more than 450 performances by world renowned artists are held every year. Enjoy sunset drinks at Opera Bar in the theatre complex before catching a live show. Performances here span various crafts including music, dance, theatre and more.
After breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion of the blue mountains.
The Blue Mountains region comprises of dense Eucalyptus forests, majestic waterfalls and breath taking sandstone caves which make it a perfect destination. Here, we shall visit Scenic world to enjoy the amazing views from various look-out points, ride the steepest train in the world and marvel at the iconic three sisters rock formation. Also, glide between cliff tops and gaze at the rainforest canopy through the glass floor of the scenic skyway
After the scenic world tour, proceed to Sydney’s iconic Bondi beach to enjoy fun beach activities. Here you can enjoy sunbathing in the golden sandy beach, swim/snorkel in the open ocean or relish the cuisine served by various restaurants around the beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Sydney.
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out from the hotel. We will transfer to Sydney airport to catch a flight to Melbourne. Upon Arrival, we will proceed to our city center hotel in Melbourne for Check-in.
Declared capital of the British colony of Victoria in 1851, Melbourne is today recognized as one of the most livable cities in the world. A prominent financial center and Australia’s cultural capital, much of the city’s growth and wealth is attributed to the gold rush that happened in Victoria in the 1850s. The residents refer to themselves as ‘Melburnians’ and are extremely fond of sports and love to leisure around local artisan cafes which sell freshly brewed coffee.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Melbourne.
SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – Melbourne star is an iconic observation wheel situated in Melbourne’s lively waterfront precinct. With a height of 120m, the 360 degree view from the passenger pods is stunning. The background commentary informs the visitors about the history and significance of important landmarks of the city. During the evening, thousands of LEDs transform the observation wheel into a sparkling kaleidoscope of colours.
After breakfast, we will proceed for a sight-seeing tour of Melbourne.
We will begin the sight-seeing tour with a panoramic city tour of Melbourne which will take you to the most popular attractions in the city including the Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market and Princess theatre. The tour ends at Federation square which is an open-air venue built over a railway junction that is surrounded by world class art galleries and museums. Also visit the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground where we can book for you a behind the scenes tour of the famous MCG lounge and changing rooms.
In the evening, we will proceed to Philips Island to see the native Australian wildlife. At Philips Island, you get to watch little penguins return to their burrows on the sand shore during sunset, after completing their marine adventure for the day.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Melbourne.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day tour of the Great Ocean Road.
The world’s largest war memorial, the Great Ocean Road is a scenic drive hugging the coastline and provides fantastic views of the Antarctic Ocean and the bizarrely shaped limestone cliffs. During the scenic drive, we shall first stop at the most famous attraction on Great Ocean Road 12 apostles, where beautiful limestone structures formed due to the destructive force of wind and water stand tall at sea. Next, we will travel to Shipwreck coast, also called Loch Ardo Gorge, named after a ship by the same name that crash landed here with just two survivors who managed to tell the tale. Finally, enjoy watching the surfers tackle the waves at one of the best surfing destinations, Bells Beach.
Overnight stay at hotel in Melbourne.
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Melbourne International airport to catch a flight back to India.
Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Australia tour organized by State Express Global Voyages, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
