Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney and connect with your Journey Director. This evening, head to Kiln, a rooftop restaurant at the Ace Hotel, for your Welcome Dinner. The menu features contemporary Australian cuisine with influences from Italian, Japanese, and Southeast Asian cooking, and wine is included throughout the meal.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at Kiln rooftop restaurant - contemporary Australian cuisine infused with Italian, Japanese, and Southeast Asian influences, featuring seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ace Hotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at Kiln rooftop restaurant with wine
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour 
- Day 2
Sydney
Start with a Sydney City Sights tour that takes you through different neighborhoods and past key landmarks around the city. You'll get a private guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House where you can learn about how it was built and its design. The afternoon is yours to spend in Bondi, with a courtesy drop-off so you can relax on the beach or take a walk along the coast and grab some food. Later, you'll head to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for a private tour through the galleries, followed by dinner at Crafted, which serves Australian food with wine pairings for each course.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Multi-course dinner at Crafted helmed by acclaimed chef Matt Moran, featuring exquisite Australian cuisine paired with fine wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ace Hotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Sydney City Sights tour
- Private guided tour of Sydney Opera House
- Private guided tour of Art Gallery of New South Wales with gallery expert
- Multi-course dinner at Crafted with fine wine pairings
Optional Activities
- Bondi beachside dining
- Bondi coastal walk
- Bondi exploration
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Art Gallery of New South Wales Bondi Beach - Day 3
Blue Mountains
Begin at Sydney Zoo where an Indigenous guide will walk you through the wildlife and explain how Australian animals connect to Indigenous traditions and art. After that, you'll have free time in Leura, a mountain town where you can grab lunch at a local café. Next, head to Echo Point to see the Three Sisters rock formation with views across the landscape. Your evening is unscheduled, so you can relax back at your accommodation or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ace Hotel Sydney)
Included Activities
- Sydney Zoo with Indigenous expert guide - wildlife and culture exploration
- Echo Point visit to see Three Sisters rock formation
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Leura cafés
Landmarks Three Sisters Echo Point Leura Sydney Zoo - Day 4
Sydney
This day is yours to explore Sydney however you'd like. Spend time hopping between cafés, walk around Sydney Harbour, wander through the Rocks district to shop and see the older parts of the city, or take a ferry to see the skyline and coast from the water. There's no set itinerary, just your interests guiding the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ace Hotel Sydney)
Optional Activities
- Cafe hopping in Sydney
- Stroll along Sydney Harbour
- Visit the historic Rocks district
- Ferry ride around Sydney Harbour
Landmarks Sydney Harbour The Rocks - Day 5
Sydney to Uluru
You'll fly from Sydney to Uluru and have the afternoon free to settle in at your resort and check out the surrounding area. When evening arrives, you'll experience the Wintjiri Wiru Cultural Light Show, which combines Indigenous storytelling with a drone light show and traditional music against the backdrop of Uluru. Dinner features native Australian ingredients and you'll eat under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable dinner under the stars highlighting native Australian ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)
Included Activities
- Wintjiri Wiru Cultural Light Show with Indigenous storytelling, drone light show, and traditional music
- Dinner under the stars with native Australian ingredients
Optional Activities
- Resort exploration
Landmarks Uluru - Day 6
Uluru
Dedicate this day to Uluru and the surrounding area. Start with a morning walk through Walpa Gorge in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, where you'll see tall red rock formations and unusual plants and animals. In the afternoon, tackle the Uluru Base Walk, a 10.6 kilometre route around the sacred rock that shows you ancient art and teaches you about what Uluru means to the Anangu people. As the sun starts to set, gather with others for drinks while watching Uluru turn golden in the fading light.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walpa Gorge walk in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Uluru Base Walk (10.6 km) around the monolith with ancient rock art viewing
- Sunset drinks with views of Uluru
Landmarks Uluru Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Walpa Gorge - Day 7
Uluru to Port Douglas
Start before sunrise at the Field of Light art installation, where you'll walk through 50,000 glass spheres in different colors. Watch how the artwork changes as the sun comes up over the desert. Then you'll fly from Uluru to Cairns and transfer to Port Douglas, a tropical coastal town. Your evening is free, so you can explore local restaurants, walk along Four Mile Beach, or just relax and take in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Field of Light art installation experience at sunrise
Optional Activities
- Local dining exploration
- Four Mile Beach stroll
- Resort exploration
Landmarks Field of Light Uluru Four Mile Beach - Day 8
Great Barrier Reef
Board the Sailaway VI, a modern sailing catamaran, and head out to Low Isles, a coral island in the Great Barrier Reef. You'll have time to relax on white sandy beaches, snorkel with a marine biologist over coral, look through a glass-bottom boat, or take a guided walk to learn about the area's history. Throughout the day you'll get morning tea with local food, a tropical lunch with seafood, and afternoon tea with fresh fruit. Your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tropical buffet lunch with a variety of seafood)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef cruise on Sailaway VI to Low Isles
- Snorkeling over coral gardens with marine biologist guidance
- Glass-bottom boat exploration option
- Guided heritage walk of Low Isles
- Morning tea with local produce
- Tropical buffet lunch with seafood
- Afternoon tea with fresh fruit
Optional Activities
- Relaxation on white sandy beaches
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef Low Isles - Day 9
Daintree Rainforest
Spend the day exploring the Daintree Rainforest with Kuku Yalanji guides who'll share their traditional knowledge. You'll walk through rainforest that contains over 3,000 plant species, including large Bull Kauri trees, and see the different landscapes, beaches, and animals. Later, you'll gather for a Celebration Dinner with wine to reflect on everything you've experienced and learned about the culture throughout the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Kuku Yalanji guided experience in Daintree Rainforest
- Rainforest walk through World Heritage site
- Celebration Dinner with wine
Landmarks Daintree Rainforest - Day 10
Port Douglas to Cairns
Your journey is wrapping up now. You'll get a private transfer from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport, heading home with memories from everything you've done on this trip across Australia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
