Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your trip starts when you land in Sydney. After you check into your hotel, there's a welcome meeting with your CEO and the rest of the group. The rest of the day is yours to wander around and get a feel for the city on your own terms.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Sydney Central)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Sydney
Begin your Sydney experience with a walking orientation tour hitting the city's iconic spots, then catch a ferry from Circular Quay heading across the harbor to Manly Beach. Your CEO will take you along the coastal walk to Shelly Beach, pointing out local food recommendations along the way. By evening, you'll have dinner together at a local restaurant to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Meal at a local restaurant with CEO and fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Sydney Central)
Included Activities
- Sydney Orientation Walk
- Ferry to Manly Beach
- Manly Beach visit
Optional Activities
- Coastal walk to Shelly beach
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Landmarks Circular Quay Manly Beach Shelly Beach 
- Day 3
Sydney
The whole day is yours to use however you like. You could spend it wandering through the Rocks checking out the Museum of Contemporary Art, or if you're after something more active, there's jet boating or climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rydges Sydney Central)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Rocks neighborhood
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Jet boating tour
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Landmarks The Rocks Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney Harbour Bridge - Day 4
Sydney to Yulara
You'll fly out to Yulara, which is the main hub for reaching Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. In the afternoon, head into Kata Tjuta and do the Walpa Gorge walk, then position yourself to watch the sunset at Uluru. After that, you'll head back to your tented camp for dinner outdoors with a chance to see the stars.
- Meals
- Dinner (Outdoor meal cooked at camp)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Uluru Camp)
Included Activities
- Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
- Sunset at Uluru
Landmarks Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Uluru Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park 
- Day 5
Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Set your alarm early because sunrise at Uluru is the highlight. You'll do a guided walk through culturally important sections of this sacred Indigenous site and learn about the deep history of the place. Later in the day, you'll travel overland toward Kings Canyon and settle into your bush camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Kings Canyon Camp)
Included Activities
- Uluru at Sunrise
- Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Landmarks Uluru Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park 
- Day 6
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Start early for a desert hike through Kings Canyon. You can tackle the challenging 3-hour Rim Walk, which includes a steep 500-step climb at the beginning but offers incredible views from the upper edge, or opt for the easier 2km valley walk if you prefer something less demanding. After finishing your hike, you'll head east toward Alice Springs on a private vehicle drive to relax and recover.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Desert Palms Alice Springs Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Hike
Landmarks Kings Canyon 
- Day 7
Alice Springs to Melbourne
Start with a morning tour of Alice Springs that includes the Telegraph Station from the 19th century when it helped connect Australia, and Anzac Hill. Then you'll fly to Melbourne, a city known for its food scene and creative culture. There's an optional dinner with your CEO available in the evening if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Causeway 353 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Anzac Hill Hike
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner with CEO
Landmarks Telegraph Station Anzac Hill 
- Day 8
Melbourne
You'll explore Melbourne using a mix of walking and public transport. Begin at Queen Victoria Markets, then join a guided walk through the city's laneways to find both famous spots and hidden gems. Pick wherever appeals to you for lunch, then spend the afternoon at the Royal Botanic Gardens with its 800 plant species across 38 hectares.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Causeway 353 Hotel)
Included Activities
- Queen Victoria Markets
- Melbourne Laneways Walk
- Royal Botanic Gardens
Landmarks Queen Victoria Markets Royal Botanic Gardens - Day 9
Melbourne
This is a free day to build your own Melbourne experience. You could take a day trip to Phillip Island to see the Penguin Parade, or go the other direction along the Great Ocean Road to see the 12 Apostles and the Otways. Either option works.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Causeway 353 Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road
Landmarks Phillip Island 12 Apostles Great Ocean Road Otways - Day 10
Departure
Your time in Australia wraps up today. You can leave Melbourne whenever works for your schedule.
