ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrive Sydney
Arrive Sydney and transfer to your downtown hotel for the next 5 nights – YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB or similar. The remainder of the day is free to explore Sydney at leisure.

DAY 2: Sydney City Sights Tour
Choose the morning or afternoon half-day Sydney sightseeing tour in luxury buses, explore Sydney highlights with incredible views of Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, stroll along Bondi Beach.

We start in the Old Town, 'The Rocks', where we learn about the convict settlement. Travel through the CBD and Macquarie Street with sandstone buildings. Pause at Mrs Macquaries point for the best photo of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Follow the shores of the harbour through the affluent Eastern Suburbs. Take a break at Watsons Bay, the entrance of Sydney Harbour – one of the most captivating views in Sydney. Then it’s on to Bondi Beach where guests can enjoy a stroll along the beach front promenade, enjoy a tea or coffee (at own expense) and see bronzed Aussie lifeguards. Returning to the city via Bondi Junction, Centennial Park, Paddington and China-Town, we pause at Darling Harbour. Then driving directly underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, we finish the tour back Circular Quay.

DAY 3: Blue Mountains Day Tour
Journey to the majestic Blue Mountains from Sydney on an all-day small group nature sightseeing tour to experience must-see Australian landscapes and landmarks. On your all-inclusive, small-group tour, explore lush rainforests, visit Scenic World with included admission, and see native Australian wildlife. End the day with a relaxing ferry river cruise, back to Barangaroo.

After a convenient meeting point in Sydney, voyage into the heart of the Blue Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at secluded lookouts offering magnificent views of the Three Sisters rock formation away from large crowds. At Scenic World, ride on the Scenic Cableway, which spans 2 cliffs and awards you fantastic panoramic views. Learn about local flora from your guide as you walk through the ancient rainforest on the Scenic Walkway. Listen for the native lyre bird and enjoy a peaceful moment in the trees. Discover the thrill of a 52-degree incline when riding the steepest passenger railway in the world – the Scenic Railway. The Railway experience through a cliff-side tunnel, emerging out of the ancient rainforest at the Jamison Valley floor is a definite highlight for many visitors.
Your included lunch comes with various menu options to cater to many dietary needs. Visit one final lookout only accessible to small groups away from large coaches before your next stop to see native animals like koalas, echidnas, and saltwater crocodiles, with the opportunity to hand-feed kangaroos. End your adventure-filled day in the Blue Mountains with a sightseeing local ferry river cruise back through Sydney Harbour.

DAY 4: Sydney Walking Tour
Explore Sydney's sights during this 2½-3 hour, easy-walking tour. We will uncover the history and explore the sites of Australia’s most popular city. Your friendly and knowledgeable Sydney tour guide will give you insights into the people, places and events of the sun-kissed city. From the Town Hall, we will explore Sydney’s beginnings and development from its early days as a convict colony, right up to the major developments that have made Sydney the world-class city that it is today. We’ll also cover things to see and do in Sydney, especially those that are free, to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

DAY 5: Free Day & Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
Today is free to explore Sydney. You can re-trace your steps from the tour highlights, or why not enjoy the beaches, gardens and museums the city has to offer. Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

This evening, the included Gold Dinner Cruise will impress from the first moment until the last. Enjoy premium upper deck seating, six-course degustation dining and live music (Sat-Sun). All set against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney by night aboard your super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Cruise past iconic sights such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, as you indulge in a mouth-watering six-course degustation tasting menu.
When you are finished with your delicious meal, head back outside to the top deck with a drink for some stargazing and fresh air while you cruise past Circular Quay and return Darling Harbour to conclude the evening.

DAY 6: Depart Sydney
The exciting city stay concludes upon check out of your hotel this morning. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight. We hope you had a wonderful time in Sydney, New South Wales. Tour Concludes – Memories Begin.

Please note: The order in which the included sightseeing tours will be operated may vary due to operating schedules and availability. The day-by-day descriptions published are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, road accessibility, water conditions, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that ultimately are for the client’s benefit. It is essential that clients are flexible and open minded in this regard.