Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Your Australian adventure starts today. Head to the airport and get ready for your flight to Australia. This is where everything begins, so make sure you've got your documents and luggage sorted before heading out.
- Day 2
Frankfurt to Sydney
You'll stop briefly in Dubai to refuel and switch planes. After that short stopover, you continue on to Sydney, landing late in the evening. By the time you arrive, you'll want to get to your hotel and rest up.
- Day 3
Sydney
After landing, the day is yours to spend however you like. Since you've just arrived, you might want to grab some food, take a walk around your neighborhood, or just settle in. Sydney's got plenty to see whenever you're ready to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Sydney
Start the day at Bondi Beach on a city tour, then visit Australia's oldest lifeguard club to learn about their history and traditions. Grab lunch at the surf club and try some Australian food. After that, head into the city to see the Opera House, then walk through the Rocks district with its historic streets and buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Australian lunch at Bondi Beach surf club with lifeguards)
Included Activities
- City tour to Bondi Beach
- Visit to oldest lifeguard club in Australia
- Australian lunch at Bondi Beach surf club
- Tour of Sydney Opera House
- Walking tour through the Rocks historic district
Landmarks Bondi Beach Sydney Opera House The Rocks - Day 5
Sydney to Blue Mountains
Starting with Featherdale Wildlife Park where you'll see animals found only in Australia, then driving about 260 km to the Blue Mountains. There you'll find gorges, waterfalls, kangaroos, parrots, and the 3 Sisters rock formation that everyone comes to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Featherdale Wildlife Park visit
- Blue Mountains excursion with scenic views of gorges and waterfalls
Landmarks Featherdale Wildlife Park Blue Mountains Three Sisters Rock Formation - Day 6
Blue Mountains to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
You'll fly to the red center and travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), where 36 mountain peaks rise from flat ground. Walking through Walpa Gorge comes next, and by evening you'll have sparkling wine while watching the sun dip below the horizon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Uluru region
- Visit to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
- Walk through Walpa Gorge
- Sunset viewing with sparkling wine
Landmarks Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) Walpa Gorge - Day 7
Uluru
You'll get up before sunrise to watch the sun come up over Uluru and see the rock formation change colors. The rest of your day is open, so you can relax at the resort, take another walk around the area, or just soak in the landscape at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Uluru
Optional Activities
- Sounds of Silence Dinner - €225 per person (evening meal with didgeridoo music in open air, English-speaking guide, minimum 50 participants)
Landmarks Uluru - Day 8
Uluru to Cairns
Fly north to Cairns in tropical Queensland, arriving as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. In the evening, walk through the night markets in the city center. The shops, bars, and restaurants stay open late, so there's plenty to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to night markets in Cairns city center
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef - Day 9
Cairns
The day is open for you to wander around Cairns on your own, or you can book an optional sailing cruise to Michaelmas Cay. There you'll snorkel and swim on the Great Barrier Reef, see seabirds and turtles, and get up close with colorful reef fish.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailing cruise to Michaelmas Cay with snorkeling and swimming on Great Barrier Reef, includes lunch - €250 per person
Landmarks Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef - Day 10
Kuranda
Taking a gondola ride over the canopy of the world's oldest tropical rainforest to reach the mountain village of Kuranda. From there, you'll take a boat trip on the Barron River watching for cassowaries and freshwater crocodiles, then return on the Kuranda Scenic Railway passing bridges and waterfalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gondola ride over tropical rainforest canopy to Kuranda
- Boat trip on Barron River with wildlife viewing
- Kuranda Scenic Railway return trip with views of Barron Falls
Landmarks Kuranda Barron Falls Barron River - Day 11
Cairns to Melbourne
Fly south to Melbourne, the capital of Victoria. You'll arrive in the late afternoon, giving you time to get to your hotel and settle in before evening. Use the rest of the day to relax or grab dinner nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Melbourne
Take a day trip along the Great Ocean Road, one of Australia's most famous coastal drives. You'll see the Twelve Apostles rock formation and travel through coastal scenery that gets photographed constantly. The drive covers about 550 km total, so bring water and be ready for a full day of driving and stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Great Ocean Road
- Visit to Twelve Apostles rock formation
Landmarks Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles - Day 13
Melbourne
Join a culinary city tour to check out Melbourne's food scene. Walk through narrow laneways and historic arcades while looking at vibrant street art. Stop at top restaurants, cafes, and street food vendors to sample local food, pastries, and coffee. Your trip ends with a farewell dinner where you can think back on everything you've done.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Culinary city tour of Melbourne
- Exploration of narrow laneways and historic arcades
- Street art viewing
- Sampling at various restaurants, cafés and street food vendors
- Farewell dinner
- Day 14
Melbourne to Frankfurt
Get transferred to the airport for your flight back home to Frankfurt. If you've arranged a connecting vacation, your next trip begins today instead of heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Arrival
You arrive back home and move forward with whatever comes next in your travels or daily life.
