Australia: Melbourne, Sydney

Day 1: Arrival Dorsett Melbourne Hotel

Kick off your journey with an afternoon at leisure to rest and explore the bustling city center.

Day 2: Guided Cycling tour of Melbourne

We’ll ride along the Yarra River, with its popular huge floating bars and eateries, and explore the arts precinct, famous gardens, and sporting icons like the Grand Slam Rod Laver Arena and the 170-year-old fabled MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground).

Day 3: Melbourne Walking Tour

Kick off your day with a caffeinated adventure through Melbourne’s hidden laneways, where expert baristas brew up bold flavors and local stories. Then dive fork-first into the city’s global food scene—dumplings, gelato, chocolate, and street eats await on an unforgettable foodie walk.

Day 4: Free Day in Melbourne

Free day to discover the beach scene at St Kilda, a tour to the Great Ocean Road, or just relax at the hotel or discovering more of Melbourne.6:00 PM – Dumpling Discovery Tour of Melbourne’s various and renowned Asian dumpling restaurants (optional).

Day 5: Metro to Yarra Valley

Free day to discover the beach scene at St Kilda, a tour to the Great Ocean Road, or just relax at the hotel or discovering more of Melbourne.6:00 PM – Dumpling Discovery Tour of Melbourne’s various and renowned Asian dumpling restaurants (optional).

Day 6: Ayers Rock/Uluru Tentative Itinerary

–Flight from Melbourne to Ayers Rock/Uluru–Arrival transfer to Desert Garden Inn at Ayers Rock Resort–Afternoon free to explore cultural center at Ayers Rock Resort

Day 7: Desert Awakenings

Start your day with one of two unforgettable sunrise experiences:Option 1: Desert Awakenings TourExperience the tranquility of the desert before dawn under a canopy of stars. As the sun rises, witness the breathtaking transformation of color and light across the desert landscape, with Uluru and Kata Tjuta silhouetted on the horizon. This tour includes a short guided walk and breakfast.Option 2: SEIT Uluru TrekEmbark on a 12-kilometer guided sunrise trek around the full base of Uluru. Learn about the region’s deep cultural significance, geological features, and Indigenous stories while immersed in its raw beauty. This experience takes approximately six hours and also includes breakfast.Return to the hotel in the early afternoon to relax and recharge.3:00 PM – Optional Activity: Didgeridoo WorkshopDiscover the soulful sounds of the didgeridoo during this hands-on cultural session. Known traditionally as the Yidaki, this instrument was first used in East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Learn its unique rhythm, cultural roots, and how to play its ancient tones.Evening at leisure to relax or join additional optional experiences.

Day 8: Metro to Yarra Valley

Start your day with one of two unforgettable sunrise experiences:Option 1: Desert Awakenings TourExperience the tranquility of the desert before dawn under a canopy of stars. As the sun rises, witness the breathtaking transformation of color and light across the desert landscape, with Uluru and Kata Tjuta silhouetted on the horizon. This tour includes a short guided walk and breakfast.Option 2: SEIT Uluru TrekEmbark on a 12-kilometer guided sunrise trek around the full base of Uluru. Learn about the region’s deep cultural significance, geological features, and Indigenous stories while immersed in its raw beauty. This experience takes approximately six hours and also includes breakfast.Return to the hotel in the early afternoon to relax and recharge.3:00 PM – Optional Activity: Didgeridoo WorkshopDiscover the soulful sounds of the didgeridoo during this hands-on cultural session. Known traditionally as the Yidaki, this instrument was first used in East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Learn its unique rhythm, cultural roots, and how to play its ancient tones.Evening at leisure to relax or join additional optional experiences.

Day 9: Arrive Cairns and Hotel Transfer

Day 10: Full Day Snorkeling or Scuba Tour with Lunch to Great Barrier Reef

A fast 45-minute catamaran ride across the Coral Sea from Cairns will take you to beautiful Green Island to enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay. A day of adventure and discovery continues onto Great Adventures’ spacious activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef.From the activity platform, guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers can enjoy a magical day on one of nature’s wonders. With the air-conditioned semi-submersible and underwater observatory, you don’t even have to get wet to discover the reef. Snorkel directly off the platform amongst beautiful coral gardens and colourful marine life, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the amazing marine-scape!Exciting optional activities include scuba diving, guided snorkel tours, the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter and scenic helicopter flights to see the reef from a different perspective.Afterwards, return to Cairns and evening free.

Day 11: Cape Tribulation/Daintree Rainforest

Discover the ancient wonders of the Daintree Rainforest, a World Heritage-listed paradise where nature and culture unite.

Day 12: Day in Cairns

Discover the ancient wonders of the Daintree Rainforest, a World Heritage-listed paradise where nature and culture unite.

Day 13: Arrive in Sydney

Discover the ancient wonders of the Daintree Rainforest, a World Heritage-listed paradise where nature and culture unite.

Day 14: Walking Tour of Sydney

–Flight from Melbourne to Ayers Rock/Uluru–Arrival transfer to Desert Garden Inn at Ayers Rock Resort–Afternoon free to explore cultural center at Ayers Rock Resort

Day 15: Flavors of Sydney Walking Tour

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Explore the changing moods of the Blue Mountains in the late afternoon sunlight and capture the sunset over the rugged ranges and valleys. This tour is designed to avoid the peak hour traffic of Sydney with later departures and returns to maximize our time enjoying the stunning scenery and native forests.

Day 16: Full Day Nature and Hiking Tour of the Blue Mountains

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Explore the changing moods of the Blue Mountains in the late afternoon sunlight and capture the sunset over the rugged ranges and valleys. This tour is designed to avoid the peak hour traffic of Sydney with later departures and returns to maximize our time enjoying the stunning scenery and native forests.

Day 17: Farewell

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Explore the changing moods of the Blue Mountains in the late afternoon sunlight and capture the sunset over the rugged ranges and valleys. This tour is designed to avoid the peak hour traffic of Sydney with later departures and returns to maximize our time enjoying the stunning scenery and native forests.

Day 18: Transfer to Sydney Airport

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Explore the changing moods of the Blue Mountains in the late afternoon sunlight and capture the sunset over the rugged ranges and valleys. This tour is designed to avoid the peak hour traffic of Sydney with later departures and returns to maximize our time enjoying the stunning scenery and native forests.