Amazing Australia

Day 1 – 3: Sydney, Australia

Meals: 3 Breakfasts and 3 Lunches

Accommodation: Langham Hotel Sydney, Sydney

You are met upon arrival and escorted to your luxury hotel. Though it began as a penal colony in 1788, today Sydney is a charming cosmopolitan city. It is the capital of the state of New South Wales, and the largest and most extravagant Australian city with a population of four million people, busy streets, and imposing skyscrapers. In the late morning, enjoy a private tour of Sydney’s highlights. See the colorful Botanical Gardens, Hyde Park and Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, which was carved out of a rock ledge for then Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s wife. It offers spectacular views of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Continue through lively Kings Cross, Paddington, and Watson’s Bay en route to famous Bondi Beach. Enjoy a delightful lunch. Next, explore the historic Rocks District. On Day 2, take a private tour inside the iconic Sydney Opera House, visit the Sydney Museum, and enjoy a lunch cruise of beautiful Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a full-day private tour to the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park on Day 3.

Day 4: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock

Fly to Uluru in the center of Australia’s red desert, and spend the day in the shadow of this monolith, a spiritual monument of the Aṉaŋu (Aboriginal people). Enjoy the sunset at Uluru with an unforgettable dining experience under the stars, and discover the wonders of the southern night sky. At your hotel, the interior décor features Aboriginal heritage and culture, an art gallery lcoated in the lobby, and significant artworks featured throughout the hotel.

Day 5 – 7: Adelaide, the Barossa Valley & Kangaroo Island

Meals: 3 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches

Accommodation: InterContinental Adelaide, Adelaide

Arise early this morning to witness the dramatic sunrise over Uluru. A short walk with your expert guide brings you close to this wonderful and powerful place, viewing rock art, exploring waterholes and appreciating the unique flora and fauna of the area. Learn about the history and myths of this spiritual monolith, and visit the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to discover more about the region. Afterwards, fly south to Adelaide. On Day 6, you’ll enjoy a private day tour of Australia’s famed Barossa Valley with a wine specialist as your guide. Start with a drive through the scenic Torrens Gorge, out to the Adelaide Hills and into Barossa Valley wine country. Explore a variety of wineries as you uncover the history of the area. The valley was settled in 1840’s by both German immigrants and English settlers, who brought with them a culture of growing, cooking, and preserving food. Your guide will assist in creating a personalized itinerary of stops suited to your taste. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and then take the picturesque drive up to Menglers Hill for unsurpassed views over the entire valley. Drive into historic Angaston, the more English of the villages in the Barossa Valley, and enjoy afternoon tea at Maggie Beers Farm Shop. On Day 7, fly to unspoiled Kangaroo Island, renowned for its rugged coastline, white sand beaches, and indigenous wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, fur seals, and more. With a rich heritage and a world-class food and wine culture, Australia’s third largest island offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Enjoy a guided 4X4 tour of the island that includes a range of wildlife experiences and a picnic lunch.

Day 8 & 9: Melbourne & Phillip Island

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner

Accommodation: Langham Hotel Melbourne, Melbourne

Fly to Melbourne, Australia’s cosmopolitan, riverside capital city on Day 8. Here you’ll enjoy a private afternoon tour along “The Golden Mile,” explore Melbourne’s precincts, visit the Queen Victoria Market, and stop for lunch in Federation Square. On Day 9, enjoy the morning at leisure followed by an afternoon visit to the Koala Conservation Centre. Next, travel to Phillip Island, where at sunset you’ll watch the parade of the Fairy Penguins as they waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows — one of the world’s great wildlife wonders.

Day 10 – 13: Cairns, Port Douglas, Great Barrier Reef & Depart for Home

Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner

Accommodation: Thala Beach Nature Reserve, Port Douglas

Fly to Cairns on Day 10, where you will be met and escorted to your hotel in Port Douglas with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy a special dinner. Relax in the warm glow of hospitality, fabulous food and Australian wines. On Day 11, enjoy a glorious day on the water as you cruise to the outer coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system. Enjoy several hours of snorkeling and a freshly cooked lunch. Day 12 is at leisure for you to relax on the beach or take optional tours to the Daintree Rainforest or the Kuranda Skyrail. On Day 13 you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.