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Tour of Discovery

Duration: 11 days / 10 nights

“Unforgettable journey into the Australian way of life.”

 

Australia is the World's most urbanized country, with 80% of its population residing in cities. Way to Australia recommends travelling to the state capitals of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, where you will be able to get a good overview of the true Australian way of life. You will get a chance to learn about the history, get a close look at the architecture and come face to face with the unique culture of each region. Besides the urban factors, you will also get to experience the natural wonders of each state and will have a chance to do what Aussies do best - relax at the beaches, in many of your tourist destinations.

 

Tour description:

Sydney - 3 nights; Melbourne - 3 nights; Gold Coast - 3 nights; Brisbane - 1 night

 

Day 1

Arrival in Sydney, private transfer to your hotel. Free time.

Day 2

Walking tour of the city with a professional tour guide. 'Architecture of Sydney' will showcase all the highlights of the city: visit the Rocks district, the birth place of Australia, with its old cobblestone streets, churches and original buildings; see the converted sandstone warehouses and some of Sydney' most elegant hotels, outdoor cafes, restaurants and art and craft galleries; Walk along Macquarie Street to see some of this country's most historic buildings - Government House, NSW Parliament House, Sydney Hospital, The Mint and Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary's Cathedral - the largest church in Australia; explore Australia's first government-built convict barracks, now included in the National and UNESCO Heritage List; get mesmerized by Sydney's most famous arhitectural marvels, the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge; visit Darling Harbour with its stunning modern architecture; end the tour with either a tour of the five grand halls of Opera House, or at Sydney Tower - where you will get to enjoy the birds-eye views of the city that reach as far as the Blue Mountains.

 

Tour duration - 4 hours.

Day 3

Free time. We can also organize other tours for you to take part in, such as: a visit to the Blue Mountains - UNESCO World Heritage site, with a visit the Wildlife Park where you can cudde a Koala; or wine tastings at Hunter Valley; or a day tour of discovery of both the South and North sides of Sydney.

Day 4

Personal transfer to the airport. Fly to Melbourne. Private transfer to the hotel. Free time.

Day 5

City Sights Tour of Melbourne, where you will get a chance to explore the cities heritage architecture, including the Melbourne Town Hall, St Paul's Cathedral, Victorian Parliament; visit the beautiful Carlton Garden, which are a UNESCO World Heritage sight; see the Melbourne Museum and the remarkable Royal Exhibition building as well as the site of Australia's first parliament; end the tour by walking along the beach of St Kilda with its café culture and admire the multiculturalism of Spanish, Italian ad Greek quarters.

 

Tour duration - 4 hours.

Day 6

Free time. We can also organize other tours for you to take part in, such as: a visit to Goldfields and Moutnain Ranges; a trip to Phillip Island where you can witness a rare Penguin Parade; or take s drive with us down the picturesque Great Ocean road and get mesmerized by the 12 Apostles.

Day 7

Private transfer to the airport. Fly to Gold Coast. Personal transfer to the hotel. Free time.

Day 8

Lamington National Park tour, only 100 km drive from the Gold Coast you can find stunning Glasshouse Mountains and the Lamington National Park, recognized in 1994 as World heritage Area for its unique flora and fauna. Its hilly eucalypt bush, cool temperate rainforest and pristine subtropical rainforest provide one of the best bird-watching sites in Australia. You will also get a chance to feed wild parrots in these stunning national forests and walk on the suspension bridge or through the treetops 16 meters above the forest enjoying the serenity of the Mountain Wilderness. You can climb 30 m above ground to see the famous fig tree of the region; take time out to swim under numerous waterfalls and creaks; and on the way back, browse through the arts and craft shops in Mt Tamborine village.

 

Tour duration - 8 hours.

Day 9

Free time. Alternatively we can organize other tours for you, such as: a trip to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, a delicious tour of the Tropical Fruit World or to the many adventure parks around Gold Coast, such as Wet'n'Wild, Movie World and many others./p>

Day 10

Travel by private car to Brisbane, where you will spend the last night of your tour. While in Brisbane, we will take you on a private tour of the city.

Brisbane, or 'Briz-Vegas' as it is affectionately known by Australians, is the Sub tropical capital of Queensland with the population of 2 million people, the outdoor city that combines the old sandstone churches with the new of the glass high rise buildings. The guided tour of the city will showcase the best of what Brisbane has to offer; you will visit Mt Coot-tha Lookout with its sweeping panoramas of the city, Botanical Gardens, historical buildings and sites such as the Old Windmill, Customs House, Newstead House, Old St Stephens Church, Old Government House and, of course, the majestic City Hall.

 

Tour duration inclusive of a transfer from Gold Coast: 5 hours.

Day 11

Transfer on your own to the airport. Departure to your home country.

 

The prices quoted here are in Australian dollars and are based on one person, in a twin share room in a hotel of the following class:

3 star
from $2500.00
4 starfrom $2790.00
5 starfrom $3190.00

 

The price includes:

  • all hotel accommodation and breakfastsall transfers to and from the airport and to and from each hotel, except for your own transfer to Brisbane airport
  • personal tour guide greeting at the airport in Melbourne and Gold Coast;
  • assistance with check in at the hotels
  • transfers to all tours included in the program
  • private tours in Sydney - 'Architecture of Sydney'; city sights tour of Melbourne; private tour to Lamington Park; transfer from Gold Coast to Brisbane and Brisbane city tour
  • one of the two tour options, either - tour of the five grand halls of Opera House, or a visit to the Sydney Tower.

 

The price does not include:

  • optional tours (you can choose to take a private tour or take part in a group tour option)
  • international and domestic airfares (quotes available on request)
  • early check in
  • transfer to the international airport in Brisbane