Travel Type
Guided Tours
Duration
13 Days/12 Nights
Country
Australia
Discover Australia on an unforgettable 13-day, 12-night guided journey, taking you from Melbourne, Uluru, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, all the way to Sydney. Begin in Melbourne, a vibrant and creative city known for its hidden laneways, café culture and dynamic atmosphere, where art, food and urban life blend effortlessly. Continue to Uluru, in the heart of the Red Centre, where the vast desert landscapes and sacred sites of the Anangu people offer a powerful sense of spirituality and connection to the land. Fly north to Cairns, the gateway to tropical Queensland, where lush rainforest meets the Coral Sea and where nature reveals itself in its most vibrant and exotic form. From there, explore the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, a natural wonder of the world, home to extraordinary marine life and dazzling underwater scenery. Finally, end your journey in Sydney, Australia’s iconic harbor city, where world-famous landmarks, golden beaches and a relaxed coastal lifestyle create the perfect finale to your adventure.
Inclusions
– 12-night accommodation in double occupancy
– 17 meals: 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
– Domestics flights: Melbourne-Uluru / Uluru-Cairns / Cairns-Sydney
– Visits as per itinerary
– English-speaking guide
Exclusions
International flights – Transfers between the airport and the hotels – Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers – Beverages – Meals other than those mentioned – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Note
Maximum 48 passengers.
Flight Information
Day 1: plan a flight arriving in Melbourne before 12:00 pm.
Day 13: departure from Sydney at any time.
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN MELBOURNE
Settle into your hotel on the banks of the Yarra River and meet your Travel Director at the South Wharf riverside for dinner at a popular restaurant in the area. It’s a great opportunity to get to know everyone in a unique setting.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Melbourne for 3 nights
2
DAY 2 MELBOURNE
Join your Travel Director for a city sights tour that includes a private walk through Melbourne’s famous hidden laneways. You’ll discover the city’s eclectic little lanes, arcades, café society and fascinating street art. There’s time afterwards to explore the city on your own, enjoy an optional experience to the Penguin Parade (own expense) or simply relax and watch the world go by.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 MELBOURNE AT LEISURE
If you’re still getting your Melbourne bearings, linger in town to explore boutiques, galleries, and eclectic suburbs. Or, perhaps exploring the city on foot with a History and Donuts Walking Tour is more your thing. But if it’s time to venture further afield, you might want to sign up to discover the Great Ocean Road, a stretch of coastline that deserves its reputation as one of the most scenic touring routes in the world.
Meals : Breakfast
4
DAY 4 MELBOURNE - ULURU
The rusty red landscapes of Uluru beckon as you leave Melbourne for Ayers Rock Resort, your backdrop this afternoon is the world’s largest rock monolith. Follow your guide to the perfect perch to capture Uluru as the last of the day disappears, glass of bubbles in hand (of course).
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Uluru for 2 nights
5
DAY 5 ULURU AND KATA TJUTA
The only reason to get out of bed before dawn? To witness the magical sunrise over Uluru. This deeply spiritual place reveals the stories of the Anangu, traditional custodians of this remote desert landscape, as you explore the base with a guided experience. Later, an Anangu artist shares insights into what makes this site so sacred, introducing you to Western Desert art, its totems, and the symbols that hold deep cultural significance in local paintings and installations. The red desert landscape continues to unfold as you arrive at Kata Tjuta, where nature inspires awe while you walk among the towering domes of this ancient rock formation. End the day on a high note with sunset drinks in this unforgettable setting.
Meals : Breakfast
6
DAY 6 ULURU - CAIRNS
The only reason to get up before dawn on your last day in Uluru is to glimpse the kaleidoscopic Field of Light art installation of artist Bruce Munro on an Optional Experience. 50,000 glowing spindles of light blanketing the desert. Clamber to the top of a sand dune to marvel in the morning unfolding over this very special part of the world (own expense). Later, head to your next stop in tropical Cairns.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Cairns for 3 nights
7
DAY 7 CAIRNS AT LEISURE
You can cruise with crocs, take a scenic railway ride into World Heritage–listed rainforest, and wander along the Cairns Esplanade. Today the choice is yours. Celebrate the end of an incredible day with dinner at a waterfront restaurant for regional seafood plucked straight from the ocean, highlighting fresh and local ingredients.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
8
DAY 8 GREAT BARRIER REEF
The world’s largest living organism, the Great Barrier Reef, never fails to dazzle. Set out on a catamaran to explore a kaleidoscope of color. Strap on a snorkel or visit an underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft to take in the menagerie without getting your hair wet. A tropical buffet lunch is served onboard before you return to Cairns.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
9
DAY 9 CAIRNS - SYDNEY
Touch down in Australia’s largest city, and spend time at leisure in the buzzing metropolis of Sydney. Take a stroll along the iconic harbor, visit one of the city’s many bars, pubs, or restaurants, or simply while away the day at the beach. You decide how best to enjoy this bustling city of delights.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Sydney for 4 nights
10
DAY 10 SYDNEY
Bring your stamina: today is one of innumerable highlights. Go on a tour of the Sydney Opera House, discovering its architectural and performance secrets. If these sails could talk. Then see the city from the water on a Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise, enjoying a menu focusing on local food and wine. One icon to another: The world’s most famous beach beckons this afternoon, with your chance to pad along the sand at Bondi with Sydney’s beautiful people.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
11
DAY 11 SYDNEY AT LEISURE
The hardest decision you have to make today: explore more of Sydney, or head to the Blue Mountains World Heritage listed wilderness on a tour (own expense). The choice is yours.
Meals : Breakfast
12
DAY 12 SYDNEY
This morning you have some free time, so you may choose to sleep in or take an early morning walk around Circular Quay to enjoy last views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Late morning, stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden to the Art Gallery of NSW for a guided tour and lunch. The art gallery houses some spectacular First Nations art as well as contemporary and classic pieces. Your guided tour will be focused on First Nations and Australian art. Afterwards, enjoy a Be My Guest lunch infused with native Australian flavors. Talk about ending on a high.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
13
DAY 13 DEPARTURE FROM SYDNEY
What an epic journey, with so many destinations explored in less than two weeks. Now you just have to sort through the photos. Make your own way to Sydney Airport for your return flight.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Melbourne
Crowne Plaza 4*
Uluru
Desert Gardens 4*
Cairns
Hilton 5*
Sydney
InterContinental 5*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package | ||
| Fixed departures 2026 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| June 21 November December 4, | 10,449 | 13,279 | |
| August 23 | 9,289 | 11,699 | |
| Fixed departures 2027 | |||
| January 3, February 7, 14, March 7, 14, 21 | 10,689 | 13,599 | |
Porduct Code: AAT
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Australia Highlights – Detailed itinerary
Australia Highlights – Detailed itinerary
