Itinerary
- Day 1
Melbourne
You'll arrive at Melbourne International Airport and head to your hotel to settle in. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to explore. Take time wandering through the city's famous laneways and hunting for street art, or swing by Federation Square and walk along the Yarra River. Queen Victoria Market's worth a stop if you're interested in the local scene, and hopping on one of Melbourne's trams gets you to places like the Royal Botanic Gardens and Melbourne Museum without much fuss.
- Start point
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), Airport Dr, Melbourne, Victoria 3045, Australia (MAIN ENTRANCE, 00:05 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourn)
Optional Activities
- Explore Melbourne laneways and street art
- Visit Federation Square
- Stroll along the Yarra River
- Visit Queen Victoria Market
- Take a tram to Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Melbourne Museum
Landmarks/POIs Melbourne International Airport Federation Square Yarra River Queen Victoria Market Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Museum 
- Day 2
Melbourne
You'll join a small-group city sights tour starting at the Immigration Museum, then move through Eastern Hill, the Treasury Building, Parliament House, and the historic Windsor Hotel. The tour covers the Golden Mile while walking through the city's Gold Rush history from the 1850s. You'll see Queen Victoria Market and the coffee culture in Melbourne's Little Italy, check out the UNESCO-protected Royal Exhibition Building, and swing through the Arts Precinct. There's a stop at a major Australian Rules Football stadium, and you'll walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens to see the Ornamental Lake. By evening, you're heading to St Kilda beach to explore Luna Park, the pier, and Catani Gardens.
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourn)
Included Activities
- Small-group vehicle-based city sights tour with air-conditioned comfort
- Visit Eastern Hill - Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel
- Explore the Golden Mile and learn about 1850s Gold Rush history
- Visit Queen Victoria Market - Australia's largest open-air market
- Explore Melbourne's Little Italy and coffee culture
- Visit UNESCO protected Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
- Discover Melbourne's Arts Precinct
- Visit major Australian Rules Football stadium
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens and Ornamental Lake
- Explore St Kilda - Luna Park, St Kilda Pier, Catani Gardens, Esplanade Hotel
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Landmarks/POIs Immigration Museum Eastern Hill Treasury Building Parliament House Windsor Hotel Queen Victoria Market Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens Melbourne Arts Precinct Royal Botanical Gardens St Kilda Luna Park St Kilda Pier Catani Gardens Esplanade Hotel 
- Day 3
Melbourne
This day is set up for a relaxed pace, so you can take your time wandering through the lush gardens and stopping at trendy laneway cafes whenever something catches your eye. Spend time looking through the vibrant art galleries, take walks along the Yarra River, and browse through quaint bookshops as you come across them. It's really about soaking in the city's unhurried feel and checking out the unique cultural things Melbourne does well.
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourn)
Optional Activities
- Explore Melbourne's lush gardens
- Visit laneway cafes
- Explore vibrant art galleries
- Stroll along the Yarra River
- Browse bookshops
- Discover street art
Landmarks/POIs Yarra River - Day 4
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney from Melbourne and transfer to your hotel for check-in. After that, the city's yours to explore at your own pace. Sydney's iconic spots like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are here, along with beautiful beaches if you want to head out. St Mary's Cathedral and the Royal Botanic Gardens are solid choices, or you could relax at Bondi Beach instead. If you've got energy for a bit of a day trip, the Blue Mountains with their Eucalyptus forests sit just outside the city. There's plenty to do between the vibrant culture, restaurants, museums, shopping, and natural beauty.
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel )
Optional Activities
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Visit Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Visit St Mary's Cathedral
- Visit Royal Botanic Gardens
- Explore Bondi Beach
- Visit Blue Mountains
- Explore museums and galleries
- Enjoy local restaurants and dining
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge St Mary's Cathedral Royal Botanic Gardens Bondi Beach Blue Mountains 
- Day 5
Sydney
Your panoramic half-day city sights tour starts with a trip through the historic Rocks area where you'll learn about Sydney's early convict history. From there, you're heading to the CBD and Macquarie Street to see the 18th century sandstone architecture including Parliament House, the Rum Hospital, and Hyde Park Barracks. You'll get magnificent views from Mrs. Macquarie's Point, then travel through the Eastern Suburbs with photo stops at Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay, and Watsons Bay. There's an optional coastal walk before you spend 30 minutes at Bondi Beach exploring the beachfront promenade. You'll continue on to Tamarama and Bronte beaches, then circle back through Centennial Park and Paddington, ending at either Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel )
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup
- Small group panoramic Sydney city sights tour
- Visit the historic Rocks area and learn early convict history
- Explore Central Business District and Macquarie Street
- View 18th century sandstone architecture - NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks, St Mary's Cathedral
- Stop at Mrs. Macquarie's Point for views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Travel through Eastern Suburbs with photo stops
- Visit Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Watsons Bay
- Optional coastal walk at Watsons Bay with South Pacific Ocean views
- 30-minute stop at Bondi Beach
- Visit Tamarama and Bronte beaches
- Return via Centennial Park and Paddington
- Drop off at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
Optional Activities
- Coastal walk at Watsons Bay
- Coffee or cool drink at Bondi Beach (at own cost)
- Lunch cruise from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay
Landmarks/POIs The Rocks Central Business District Macquarie Street NSW Parliament House Rum Hospital Hyde Park Barracks St Mary's Cathedral Mrs. Macquarie's Point Kings Cross Double Bay Rose Bay Watsons Bay Bondi Beach Tamarama Beach Bronte Beach Centennial Park Paddington Circular Quay Darling Harbour 
- Day 6
Sydney
You'll take a leisurely self-guided day around Sydney's highlights. Start your morning with a tranquil walk through the Royal Botanic Garden where you can see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from different angles. Head over to Circular Quay to watch the ferries or book a harbour cruise if something appeals to you. Grab lunch at a cafe somewhere in The Rocks and take your time looking around. Later, browse the exhibitions at the Art Gallery of New South Wales or if the weather's nice, get in the water at Bondi Beach. Finish things off with a sunset walk along Darling Harbour, taking in the vibrant atmosphere and any outdoor performances happening that evening.
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel )
Optional Activities
- Walk through Royal Botanic Garden
- Visit Circular Quay
- Harbour cruise from Circular Quay
- Leisurely lunch at a cafe in The Rocks
- Browse exhibitions at Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Swim at Bondi Beach
- Sunset stroll along Darling Harbour
- Catch outdoor performances at Darling Harbour
Landmarks/POIs Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Circular Quay The Rocks Art Gallery of New South Wales Bondi Beach Darling Harbour - Day 7
Cairns
You'll fly into Cairns from Sydney and transfer to your accommodation. Once you're settled, the tropical city's yours to explore. The Cairns Esplanade has plenty of bars, cafes, and markets to check out, or head to the large saltwater lagoon for a swim. The Cairns Botanic Gardens have tropical plants and rainforest boardwalks if you want something quieter, and the Night Markets are good for food stalls and local crafts. If indigenous culture interests you, the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park teaches about local traditions.
- Accommodation
- (Heritage Cairns)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cairns Esplanade
- Swim in saltwater lagoon
- Visit Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Explore rainforest boardwalks
- Visit Cairns Night Markets
- Explore Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
- Visit Centenary Lakes
- Visit Lake Placid
- Visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
- Visit Northern Beaches - Trinity Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Palm Cove, Holloways Beach, Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach
- Visit Smithfield Conservation Park
- Visit Great Barrier Reef
- Visit Copperlode Dam
- Explore Atherton Tablelands
- Visit Daintree Rainforest
- Visit Cairns Regional Gallery
- Visit Cairns Museum
Landmarks/POIs Cairns International Airport Cairns Esplanade Cairns Lagoon Cairns Botanic Gardens Cairns Night Markets Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Centenary Lakes Lake Placid Mount Whitfield Conservation Park Trinity Beach Yorkeys Knob Palm Cove Holloways Beach Kewarra Beach Clifton Beach Smithfield Conservation Park Great Barrier Reef Copperlode Dam Atherton Tablelands Daintree Rainforest Cairns Regional Gallery Cairns Museum - Day 8
Fitzroy Island
You're heading out for a full day on Fitzroy Island, a tropical spot within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Your fast air-conditioned catamaran departs Cairns at 8:45am and takes about an hour to get there. You'll spend roughly 6.5 hours on the island exploring the lush rainforests, granite rock formations, coral beaches, and clear waters. The package includes self-guided rainforest walks, snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins, and lycra suit), plus a glass bottom boat tour. Beach activity equipment is available if you want it. Your boat heads back to Cairns around 5:00pm.
- Accommodation
- (Heritage Cairns)
Included Activities
- Fast air-conditioned catamaran return transfer from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
- Access to self-guided rainforest walks
- Access to pristine beaches
- Snorkel equipment package (mask, snorkel, fins, lycra suit)
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Restaurant and bar facilities access
- Beach activity equipment hire available
Landmarks/POIs Fitzroy Island Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal - Days 9 - 10
Cairns
You're spending your final two days winding down in tropical Cairns. Start with a leisurely morning at the Cairns Esplanade, strolling the scenic boardwalk and soaking in the Coral Sea views while swimming in the lagoon. Browse the local markets for souvenirs and tropical fruits. On your last day, consider venturing out to natural spots like the Daintree Rainforest or book a Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour if you haven't yet. Head back to Cairns for a farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant, thinking back on everything you've done.
Optional Activities
- Stroll Cairns Esplanade scenic boardwalk
- Swim in lagoon
- Visit local markets
- Browse souvenirs
- Sample tropical fruits
- Visit Daintree Rainforest
- Book Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour
- Enjoy farewell dinner at waterfront restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Cairns Esplanade Cairns Lagoon Daintree Rainforest Great Barrier Reef
