06/11/2013
Melbourne, Barossa Valley, the Reef & Sydney
Experience the Open, Australia's best wine region, the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney
14 days - from $ 3,390
Itinerary
DAY ONE - WELCOME TO MELBOURNE!
Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne boasts great festivals and shopping, a passion for food and wine, and fabulous arts. You’ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel, the Crown Promenade Hotel.
DAY TWO - WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE
See Melbourne the way few people ever do: from the perspective of a passionate Melbournian who will take you on a guided walking tour of the heart of the city. Join this indulgent morning walk through Melbourne's beautiful back streets and get orientated in the life of the city that locals love.
DAY THREE & FOUR - THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Take in all the tennis action. You’ll have up to 4 tickets to the tennis sessions in Reserved Seating in the Rod Laver Area.
DAY FIVE – Fly MELBOURNE to ADELAIDE
(Flights not included)
On arrival in Adelaide, pick up your rental car – a compact automatic. Take a leisurely, easy drive from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley (approx. 1 hour). The Novotel Barossa Valley is brilliantly located for those who are interested in exploring the surrounding wineries of this stunning area or to sit back and enjoy the views from the hotel overlooking the area's vineyards.
DAY SIX – AT LEISURE
Spend you day exploring Australia’s most renowned wine region.
DAY SEVEN – ADELAIDE
This morning head back into Adelaide. You’ll stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Situated on Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide’s newest hotel offers contemporary and stylish accommodation within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and other city attractions.
DAY EIGHT – Fly ADELAIDE to CAIRNS
(Flights not included)
On arrival you’ll be transferred to Palm Cove - a serene village north of Cairns, set amidst an idyllic stretch of beach and luxurious resorts. You’ll stay at the Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa – the ultimate in luxurious, sophisticated accommodation and a tranquil escape, located right on the beach.
DAY NINE - GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISE
Today you’ll journey to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Experience firsthand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one meter underwater.
DAY TEN - AT LEISURE
DAY ELEVEN – Fly CAIRNS to SYDNEY
(Flights not included)
WELCOME TO SYDNEY! Stylish Sydney…a cosmopolitan international city filled with vibrant life, character and a sense of daring. While you will find all the icons you know, such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, you will also find interesting people, cultural vibrancy and a positive spirit.
One arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel, The Grace Hotel. Sydney's elegantly restored, heritage-listed art deco hotel right in the heart of the city.
DAY TWELVE - YACHT CRUISE ON SYDNEY HARBOUR
Today, come aboard and experience what it is like to "cruise like a local" on one of the most spectacular harbors in the world, with your local, friendly Australian hosts. Your personalized, tailor-made, 4-hour Sydney Harbour cruising experience will give you the opportunity to swim, fish, kayak, relax or sunbathe, with fabulous sight-seeing opportunities. Included in your tour today is a gourmet Australian BBQ lunch, with regional wines & local beers, plus 5-star service.
DAY THIRTEEN - DELUXE BLUE MOUNTAIN ECO ADVENTURE
Take a real Australian journey into the heart of a unique World Heritage Region. From temperate rainforests to towering sandstone escarpments, you'll see it all. Departing the city, you arrive at Featherdale Wildlife Park where you enjoy a special environment free of other tourists. Our lunch destination is in the heart of the Blue Mountains, where we relax to enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch. We stop for views of the famous 3 Sisters away from the crowds. See kangaroos in their natural environment while enjoying a complimentary glass of champagne or fruit juice.
DAY FOURTEEN – JOURNEY HOME
(Flights not included)
