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Essence of Australia 14 Days

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Start point
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Melbourne Intl (MEL), 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore hidden alleyways with world-class street art
    • Visit award-winning cafés
    • Browse Queen Victoria Market
    • Visit galleries and live music venues
    • Explore St Kilda coastline
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  3. Day 2

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)

    Included Activities

    • Vehicle-based city sights tour with air-conditioned coach
    • Guided tour of Parliament Hill including Treasury Building, House of Parliament, and Windsor Hotel
    • Tour of 'Paris End' of Collins Street and the Golden Mile
    • Visit Queen Victoria Market
    • Tour of Lygon Street (Little Italy)
    • Visit Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens
    • Explore Sports Precinct with stadium views and Australian Rules Football information
    • Visit St Patrick's Cathedral
    • Explore Fitzroy Gardens, Cook's Cottage, and Conservatory
    • Visit Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, and St Paul's Cathedral
    • Visit the Shrine of Remembrance with walk to the top for Melbourne views
    • Tour Melbourne's Arts Precinct including National Gallery of Victoria, Victorian College of the Arts, and Hamer Hall
    • Informative historic photographs presentation accessible via QR code
    • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
    Landmarks
    Parliament Hill
    Treasury Building
    House of Parliament
    Windsor Hotel
    Collins Street
    Queen Victoria Market
    Lygon Street
    Royal Exhibition Building
    Carlton Gardens
    St Patrick's Cathedral
    Fitzroy Gardens
    Cook's Cottage
    The Conservatory
    Federation Square
    Flinders Street Station
    St Paul's Cathedral
    Shrine of Remembrance
    National Gallery of Victoria
    Victorian College of the Arts
    Hamer Hall
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  4. Days 3 - 4

    Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Victoria Hotel Melbourne)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through iconic laneways with colorful street art
    • Take a scenic tram ride to St Kilda for beachside relaxation
    • Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens
    • Enjoy diverse culinary experiences at local restaurants and cafés
    Landmarks
    St Kilda Beach
    Royal Botanic Gardens
  5. Day 5

    Melbourne to Cairns

    Melbourne to Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cairns waterfront
    • Visit local shops and cafés
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  6. Day 6

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Meals
    Breakfast (Morning tea), Lunch (Chef-prepared tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold dishes including fresh tropical fruit), Snack (Afternoon tea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing on Passions of Paradise catamaran to Great Barrier Reef outer reef locations
    • All snorkeling equipment including fins, mask, and snorkel
    • Free guided snorkel tour
    • Relax on stylish upper deck or netted deck trampoline
    • Chef-prepared tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold dishes and fresh tropical fruit
    • Morning tea service
    • Afternoon tea service
    • Eco-accredited marine naturalist presentations on coral, fish, and marine life
    • Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary
    • Underwater Observatory access
    • Eco Reef Talk
    • Use of buoyancy vests and lycra suits
    • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)

    Optional Activities

    • Introductory scuba diving
    • Certified scuba diving
    • Seawalker helmet diving
    • Boat snorkel trip
    • Scenic helicopter flights
    • Wetsuit, optical mask and lycra suit hire
    • Beach hire (parasailing, canoes, windsurfers, beach chairs)
    • Marineland Melanesia (crocodile habitat)
    • Oiled massage salon at Green Island Resort
    • Lunch and refreshment choices from Island's restaurant and food outlets
    Landmarks
    Great Barrier Reef
  7. Day 7

    Cairns

    Cairns
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Pacific Hotel Cairns)

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef
    • Diving at Great Barrier Reef
    • Daintree Rainforest tour
    • Kuranda Skyrail scenic ride
    • Explore Cairns Esplanade
    • Visit local shops and cafés
    Landmarks
    Cairns Esplanade
  8. Day 8

    Cairns to Gold Coast

    Cairns to Gold Coast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (voco Gold Coast by IHG)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along the Gold Coast beachfront
    • Explore Surfers Paradise strip
    Landmarks
    Surfers Paradise Beach
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  9. Day 9

    Gold Coast

    Gold Coast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (voco Gold Coast by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Guided rainforest walk to Natural Bridge
    • Visit Springbrook with stunning views
    • View up to 5 waterfalls including Purling Brook Falls and Natural Bridge
    • Explore World Heritage listed National Park
    • Travel through Numinbah Valley
    • Visit famous lookouts with views across Gold Coast, Mt Warning, and Green Cauldron (weather dependent)
    • Light refreshments
    • National Park fees
    • Expert tour guide
    • In-vehicle and guided walk commentary
    • Small group experience
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Landmarks
    Springbrook National Park
    Natural Bridge
    Purling Brook Falls
    Numinbah Valley
    Mt Warning
  10. Day 10

    Gold Coast

    Gold Coast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (voco Gold Coast by IHG)

    Optional Activities

    • Sunbathing on Surfers Paradise beach
    • World-class shopping
    • Explore hinterland and scenic lookouts
    • Theme park adventure
    • Relax at beachside café
    • Stroll along vibrant esplanade
    Landmarks
    Surfers Paradise Beach
  11. Day 11

    Gold Coast to Sydney

    Gold Coast to Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along Circular Quay
    • View Sydney Opera House
    • Walk over Harbour Bridge
    Landmarks
    Sydney Harbour
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Circular Quay
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  12. Day 12

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup for city tour
    • Explore historic Rocks area with early convict history
    • Tour Central Business District (CBD) and Macquarie Street
    • View 18th century sandstone architecture including NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks, and St Mary's Cathedral
    • Visit Mrs. Macquarie's Point for views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
    • Travel through Eastern Suburbs with photo stops of Sydney skyline
    • Visit Kings Cross and Double Bay
    • Visit Watsons Bay with optional short coastal walk
    • Visit famous Bondi Beach for 30-minute stop
    • Visit Tamarama and Bronte beaches
    • Return via Centennial Park and Paddington
    • Drop-off at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
    • Small group touring as per itinerary

    Optional Activities

    • Harbour lunch cruises (morning departure from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour)
    • Coffee or cool drink at Bondi Beach (at own cost)
    • Coastal walk at Watsons Bay
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Macquarie Street
    NSW Parliament House
    Rum Hospital
    Hyde Park Barracks
    St Mary's Cathedral
    Mrs. Macquarie's Point
    Sydney Opera House
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Kings Cross
    Double Bay
    Rose Bay
    Watsons Bay
    Bondi Beach
    Tamarama Beach
    Bronte Beach
    Centennial Park
    Paddington
    Federation Square
    Darling Harbour
  13. Day 13

    Sydney

    Sydney
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Capitol Hotel Sydney)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore The Rocks historic lanes
    • Relax on Bondi Beach
    • Take ferry to Manly
    • Explore world-class galleries
    • Visit trendy cafés and waterfront dining
    • Browse local markets
    Landmarks
    The Rocks
    Bondi Beach
    Manly Beach
  14. Day 14

    Sydney

    Sydney
    End point
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Sydney International Airport Kingsford Smith (SYD), 00:00 - 23:55)

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely breakfast with Opera House views
    • Final stroll through The Rocks
    • Relax at Circular Quay
    • Explore the waterfront
    Landmarks
    Sydney Opera House
    The Rocks
    Circular Quay

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  • Michael
    Michael3.0•July 2026
    Overall very good and oveall good hotels, and nice excursions. The thing that brought the rating down was the hotel...
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    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Thank you, Michael, for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the overall tour, the hotels, and the excursions. We sincerely appreciate your comments regarding the hotel in Cairns. We understand that a more central location would have made it easier to explore the city, enjoy the nightlife, and access dining options, especially for early morning tours. We will share your feedback with our product team as we continuously review our hotel selections to improve our guests' experience. We also appreciate your comments about the overall value of the package, including the inter-city travel arrangements and the lack of breakfast before early departures. Your observations are valuable and will help us evaluate how we can better meet our guests' expectations in the future. Thank you again for your constructive feedback. We truly appreciate it and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another trip with us in the future. Warm regards, Vio Travel
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  • Jennifer
    Jennifer5.0•July 2026
    Essence of Australia tour was fabulous! We got to experience four different amazing places in such a short time...
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    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Hello Jennifer, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time on the Essence of Australia tour. It's great to know you enjoyed experiencing four incredible destinations and that the carefully arranged tours, flights, and airport transfers made your journey smooth and hassle-free. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that the itinerary offered the perfect variety of experiences. We hope to welcome you on another unforgettable adventure in the future! Warm regards, Vio Travel
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  • Mary
    Mary5.0•June 2026
    Ngoc and team were great in organizing everything and in also keeping touch with reminders and notices throughout the...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Vio Travel
    Hello Mary, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable experience throughout your Australia tour. It’s great to know that the reminders, updates, and itinerary information helped make your trip easy to follow, and that our team's support was helpful whenever needed. Your kind words mean a lot to Ngoc and the entire team. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we're thrilled that you thoroughly enjoyed Australia. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to assist you again on another amazing adventure in the future! Warm regards, Vio Travel
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