Itinerary
- Day 1
Melbourne
Land at Melbourne International Airport and head to your hotel to settle in. After dropping your bags, the rest of the day is yours to explore. Walk through the famous laneways hunting for hidden cafes and street art, or head to Federation Square, check out the Yarra River, browse Queen Victoria Market, or catch a tram to the Royal Botanic Gardens. How much you see depends on what you're in the mood for.
- Start point
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), Airport Dr, Melbourne, Victoria 3045, Australia (MAIN ENTRANCE, 00:05 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourn)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to hotel
- Hotel check-in
Optional Activities
- Explore Melbourne laneways and street art
- Visit Federation Square
- Stroll along Yarra River
- Visit Queen Victoria Market
- Tram ride to Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Melbourne Museum
Landmarks Federation Square Yarra River Queen Victoria Market Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Museum 
- Day 2
Melbourne
Meet your small group at the Immigration Museum for a city tour covering Melbourne's key spots. You'll see Parliament House and the Treasury Building in Eastern Hill, then head down Collins Street's 'Paris End' before learning about the 1850s Gold Rush along the Golden Mile. Stop by Queen Victoria Market and Little Italy to check out the coffee scene, then move on to the Royal Botanic Gardens with the Ornamental Lake. After that, visit a major Australian Rules Football stadium, and finish the day at St Kilda to walk around Luna Park, the pier, and the Esplanade Hotel overlooking Port Phillip Bay.
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourn)
Included Activities
- Guided city sights tour with air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit Eastern Hill landmarks: Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel
- Exploration of the Golden Mile
- Visit Queen Victoria Market
- Exploration of Melbourne's Little Italy
- Visit Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
- Visit Melbourne's Arts Precinct
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens including Ornamental Lake
- Visit Australian Rules Football stadium
- Visit St Kilda including Luna Park, St Kilda Pier, Catani Gardens, and Esplanade Hotel
- Port Phillip Bay scenic tour
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Landmarks Parliament House Treasury Building Windsor Hotel Queen Victoria Market Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens Royal Botanical Gardens Luna Park St Kilda Pier Catani Gardens Esplanade Hotel 
- Day 3
Melbourne
Take it easy today and wander Melbourne on your own schedule. Walk through the gardens, grab coffee at a laneway cafe, pop into art galleries, and stroll along the Yarra River. Browse bookshops and just soak in the laid-back vibe of the city at whatever pace suits you.
- Accommodation
- (The Victoria Hotel Melbourn)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Melbourne's gardens
- Visit laneway cafes
- Explore art galleries
- Walk along Yarra River
- Browse bookshops
Landmarks Yarra River - Day 4
Sydney
Fly in from Melbourne and transfer to your Sydney hotel. Once you're settled, spend the afternoon and evening exploring at your own pace. Sydney's right on the Pacific Ocean with an iconic skyline full of things to see. Wander around, check out museums, grab dinner at a restaurant you like, and get a feel for the natural beauty surrounding the city.
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel )
Included Activities
- Transfer from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to hotel
- Hotel check-in
Optional Activities
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Explore Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Visit St Mary's Cathedral
- Explore Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit Bondi Beach
- Explore Blue Mountains
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge St Mary's Cathedral Royal Botanic Gardens Bondi Beach Blue Mountains 
- Day 5
Sydney
Join a half-day city tour starting from your hotel. Walk through the Rocks to see convict history, head through the CBD and Macquarie Street to view 18th-century sandstone buildings like Parliament House and Hyde Park Barracks. Stop at Mrs. Macquarie's Point for views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Continue to the Eastern Suburbs, reach Watsons Bay with optional coastal walks, then spend 30 minutes at Bondi Beach. You'll also see Tamarama and Bronte beaches before heading back through Centennial Park and Paddington's terrace houses and boutique shops, ending at Darling Harbour.
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel )
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup
- Guided small group tour as per itinerary
- Explore the Rocks area
- View NSW Parliament House
- Visit Rum Hospital
- Visit Hyde Park Barracks
- Visit St Mary's Cathedral
- Stop at Mrs. Macquarie's Point
- Tour Eastern Suburbs including Kings Cross, Double Bay, and Rose Bay
- Visit Watsons Bay with optional coastal walk
- Stop at Bondi Beach (30 minutes)
- Visit Tamarama and Bronte beaches
- Tour Centennial Park and Paddington
- Drop-off at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
Optional Activities
- Short coastal walk at Watsons Bay
- Coffee or cool drink at Bondi Beach (at own cost)
Landmarks The Rocks NSW Parliament House Rum Hospital Hyde Park Barracks St Mary's Cathedral Mrs. Macquarie's Point Kings Cross Double Bay Rose Bay Watsons Bay Bondi Beach Tamarama Beach Bronte Beach Centennial Park Paddington Darling Harbour Circular Quay 
- Day 6
Sydney
Spend the day exploring Sydney on your own. Begin with a quiet walk through the Royal Botanic Garden taking in Opera House and Harbour Bridge views. Head down to Circular Quay to watch ferries come and go or take a harbour cruise if you want. Have lunch at a cafe in the Rocks and soak in the historic atmosphere. Later, either visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales or swim at Bondi Beach. End with a sunset walk around Darling Harbour, watching the outdoor performances and soaking in the evening energy.
- Accommodation
- (The Sydney Boulevard Hotel )
Optional Activities
- Walk through Royal Botanic Garden
- Visit Circular Quay
- Take a harbour cruise
- Lunch at a cafe in The Rocks
- Visit Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Swim at Bondi Beach
- Sunset stroll along Darling Harbour
Landmarks Royal Botanic Gardens Circular Quay The Rocks Art Gallery of New South Wales Bondi Beach Darling Harbour 
- Day 7
Cairns
Arrive in Cairns and check into your hotel. Once settled, explore this tropical area at your own pace. Walk along the Cairns Esplanade for a relaxing stroll and swim in the large saltwater lagoon. Wander through the Cairns Botanic Gardens to see tropical plants and rainforest boardwalks. Later, visit the Cairns Night Markets to experience local culture, or head to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park to learn about indigenous traditions.
- Accommodation
- (Heritage Cairns)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to hotel
- Hotel check-in
Optional Activities
- Walk along Cairns Esplanade
- Swim in the saltwater lagoon
- Visit Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Explore rainforest boardwalks
- Visit Cairns Night Markets
- Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
- Visit Centenary Lakes
- Visit City Botanic Gardens
- Visit Lake Placid
- Visit Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
- Explore Northern Beaches: Trinity Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Palm Cove, Holloways Beach, Kewarra Beach, Clifton Beach
- Visit Smithfield Conservation Park
- Visit Great Barrier Reef
- Visit Copperlode Dam
- Explore Atherton Tablelands
- Visit Daintree Rainforest
- Visit Cairns Regional Gallery
- Visit Cairns Museum
Landmarks Cairns Esplanade Cairns Botanic Gardens Cairns Night Markets Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Centenary Lakes City Botanic Gardens Lake Placid Mount Whitfield Conservation Park Smithfield Conservation Park Great Barrier Reef Daintree Rainforest Cairns Regional Gallery Cairns Museum - Day 8
Fitzroy Island
Leave Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 8:45am on an air-conditioned catamaran heading to Fitzroy Island, about 1 hour away. You'll have roughly 6.5 hours on this rainforest island to snorkel, take a glass bottom boat tour, walk self-guided rainforest trails, and explore beaches. There's restaurant and bar service on the island, plus equipment rentals available. Head back to Cairns at 5:00pm.
- Accommodation
- (Heritage Cairns)
Included Activities
- Fast air-conditioned catamaran to and from Fitzroy Island (return)
- Access to self-guided rainforest walks
- Access to pristine beaches
- Snorkel equipment package (mask, snorkel, fins, lycra suit)
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Restaurant and bar facilities
Optional Activities
- Beach activity equipment hire
Landmarks Fitzroy Island Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal - Days 9 - 10
Cairns
Spend your final two days in Cairns exploring at leisure. Start your second-to-last day with a relaxed morning at the Cairns Esplanade strolling the boardwalk and swimming in the lagoon. Browse local markets in the afternoon for souvenirs and tropical fruits. On your last day, venture out to see the Daintree Rainforest or book a last-minute Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour if you want one more adventure. Come back to Cairns for a farewell dinner at a waterfront restaurant, enjoying fresh seafood and thinking back on your trip.
- End point
- Airport Avenue, Cairns North Queensland 4870, Australia (Airport Ave, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia, 00:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk at Cairns Esplanade
- Swim in the lagoon
- Explore local markets
- Sample tropical fruits
- Visit Daintree Rainforest
- Book a Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour
- Dinner at a waterfront restaurant
Landmarks Cairns Esplanade Daintree Rainforest Great Barrier Reef
