Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Melbourne
You'll arrive at Melbourne airport and get transferred to your hotel right on the Yarra River. After settling in, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group at dinner at a waterfront restaurant that evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a popular restaurant on the waterfront)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Landmarks/POIs Yarra River 
- Day 2
Melbourne
Start with a private walk through Melbourne's Victorian architecture and laneways with your Travel Director. You'll see Federation Square and its galleries, then head to St Paul's Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, or you can join an optional penguin parade trip to Phillip Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Included Activities
- Private walk of Melbourne with Travel Director
- Federation Square visit
- St Paul's Cathedral viewing
Optional Activities
- Phillip Island penguin parade - watch Little Penguins make their daily trip from sea to onshore burrows
Landmarks/POIs Federation Square St Paul's Cathedral Phillip Island - Day 3
Melbourne
This day is completely yours. You could wander through Queen Victoria Market, check out boutiques on Brunswick Street, or hit up the local cafes. If you want something bigger, take the Great Ocean Road drive to see the Twelve Apostles and the coastal town of Apollo Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza)
Optional Activities
- History and Donuts Walking Tour
- Great Ocean Road scenic drive - includes Twelve Apostles and Apollo Bay
Landmarks/POIs Brunswick Street Queen Victoria Market Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles Apollo Bay - Day 4
Melbourne to Uluru
You'll fly from Melbourne toward Ayers Rock Resort, flying over salt lakes and red desert. After arriving, head out for the classic Uluru sunset experience with sparkling wine and light snacks. Later that evening, there's an optional BBQ dinner with star talk available at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Uluru sundowner with sparkling wine and light refreshments)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Desert Gardens)
Included Activities
- Uluru sundowner with sparkling wine and light refreshments
Optional Activities
- Uluru BBQ dinner with star talk
Landmarks/POIs Uluru Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Ayers Rock Resort - Day 5
Uluru
Wake early for sunrise at Uluru with hot cocoa, then tour the base with your Travel Director to see the rock art and learn Anangu stories. Meet an Anangu artist who shares the spiritual meaning of Western Desert art. Later, walk through Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta and watch the sunset with sparkling wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Desert Gardens)
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise experience with hot cocoa
- Uluru base tour with Travel Director - ancient rock art and Anangu stories
- Introduction to Western Desert Art by Anangu artist at Walkatjara Art Uluru
- Kata Tjuta exploration - Walpa Gorge walk to lookout
- Kata Tjuta sunset with sparkling wine
Landmarks/POIs Uluru Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walkatjara Art Uluru - Day 6
Uluru to Cairns
There's an optional chance to see Bruce Munro's Field of Light installation at dawn, watching colors change as the sun comes up with Uluru in the distance. After that, you'll fly to Cairns for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Optional Activities
- Field of Light art installation by Bruce Munro - sunrise experience with Uluru views from sand dune
Landmarks/POIs Field of Light - Day 7
Cairns
Cairns gives you several options. Try hot air ballooning over the Atherton Tablelands, or take a guided walk into the Daintree Rainforest. You could also do the historic train to Kuranda and return on the Skyrail, and add Hartley's Crocodile Adventures if you want. For dinner, head to Salt House on the waterfront for regional seafood.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Regional seafood dinner at Salt House on Cairns' waterfront, prepared on custom-built Argentinian wood-fired grill)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Salt House with regional seafood on Cairns' waterfront
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight over Atherton Tablelands
- Daintree Rainforest guided interpretive walk - traditional hunting and gathering skills, bush tucker experience
- Historic rail journey to Kuranda village
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway return trip
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures - wetlands cruise through Melaleuca wetlands
Landmarks/POIs Atherton Tablelands Daintree Rainforest Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Melaleuca Wetlands - Day 8
Great Barrier Reef
Board a fast catamaran heading out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose to snorkel and see the fish and coral, or stay dry in a semi-submersible craft. Your guide talks through the ecology of the reef while you relax and enjoy lunch buffet onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Onboard tropical buffet lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef cruise on high-speed catamaran
- Snorkelling equipment provided
- Semi-submersible viewing option
- Onboard tropical buffet lunch
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef - Day 9
Cairns to Sydney
Fly south to Sydney and spend the afternoon and evening getting to know the city. From your hotel near the center, walk around Circular Quay or find a pub or restaurant that interests you. The city's pretty easy to navigate on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental)
Landmarks/POIs Circular Quay 
- Day 10
Sydney
Take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House with a Local Specialist who'll explain how it changed the country's image. Then board a harbour lunch cruise with local food and wine. Afterward, head to Bondi Beach to spend time on the sand with the locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise featuring local food and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sydney Opera House with Local Specialist
- Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise with local food and wine
- Bondi Beach visit
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bondi Beach 
- Day 11
Sydney
You have the full day free in Sydney to do what you want. Alternatively, take an optional trip to the Blue Mountains to see the Three Sisters rock formation and hear the Aboriginal legend behind it. The mountain air and views are pretty great.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental)
Optional Activities
- Blue Mountains day trip - Three Sisters rock formation and Aboriginal legend
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mountains Three Sisters - Day 12
Sydney
Spend your last full day exploring the Rocks District with its historic buildings and Aboriginal artifacts at the museums. You can optionally climb Sydney Harbour Bridge with a guide to get views from 134 metres up. Later, have a farewell dinner with your Travel Director and group to talk through the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Travel Director and travelling companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental)
Included Activities
- Dinner with Travel Director and travelling companions
Optional Activities
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb - guided climb up and over, ascending 134 metres above harbour for views
Landmarks/POIs The Rocks District Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 13
Departure from Sydney
Have one last breakfast with your travel mates, then head to Sydney Airport for your onward flights. Your Australian journey ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
