Flagship Australia is a classic holiday combining the prime cities of Sydney and Melbourne with the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Cairns. Explore the top landmarks of each city such as the Sydney Opera House, The Harbour Bridge, Manly Beach, etc. in Sydney and the Melbourne University, Fitzroy Gardens, Rod Laver Arena, etc. in Melbourne, along with an excursion to Green Island located in the Great Barrier Reef. And have enough free time to explore on your own or choose from some exciting optionals such as the Great Ocean Road near Melbourne or the Kuranda Rainforest near Cairns.
You will arrive in Sydney, the largest city and the most populated city in Australia, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the remainder of the day exploring the ‘Harbour City’ by yourself.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will head for a half-day shared Sydney city tour. This includes stunning views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge and a visit to Manly Beach, etc. After the end of this tour, you can proceed to Darling Harbour to exchange your Combo 2 Pass to gain admission to Sea Life Aquarium + Sydney Tower Eye with 4D experience (transfers to aquarium and tower are not included).
In the evening, head to King Street Wharf on your own by 18:50 hours to get on board the Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise. After the cruise, you can return to your hotel for your overnight stay.
Before kicking off the day, eat a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. Discover the coastal region of Port Stephens and enjoy a dolphin-watching cruise from Nelson Bay and 4-wheeling at the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes.
After the trip, you return to your hotel in Sydney where you stay overnight.
After breakfast, prepare to check out and transfer to the airport to board a flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns, you will check into your hotel and later, you have the day free at leisure. You stay overnight in Cairns.
After breakfast, prepare for an excursion - Big Cat Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Green Island with a lunch buffet. Enjoy a host of reef activities like snorkelling, swimming, viewing corals from a glass bottom boat, etc. You can even take an introductory scuba dive lesson under expert supervision (at an additional cost). Or enjoy the semi-submarine ride where you can watch the animated underwater world without getting wet. After such enthralling but tiring activities, enjoy a sumptuous lunch buffet.
Later unwind at the hotel and stay comfortably overnight.
Eat a hearty breakfast at the hotel and prepare for a day of leisure.
Optional: Take a day trip to Kuranda Railway, Skyrail and Rainforestation Nature Park. This is a must do experience which includes a cable car ride and train ride passing through the unique rainforests near Cairns.
You will stay overnight at your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport to board your flight to Melbourne. You will stay overnight in Melbourne.
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a morning tour packed with splendid sights and historical landmarks in the city. Considered as the shopping capital of Australia, the city is home to modern shopping malls and boutique stores featuring world-class brands and products. Next, you will tour an area called as ‘Little Italy’ which is in the northeast corner of the city. This is an area which has a plethora of restaurants, boutiques and shops. Marvel at the architecture of the Melbourne University and the Royal Exhibition Building. Later, visit the Fitzroy Gardens. After which, you can walk around some of Melbourne's alleys, streets and arcades.
After a tiring day, you can rest and stay overnight at your hotel.
You have breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is free and you can opt to go on any of our optional tours.
Optional: You can go on a day long trip on the Great Ocean Road that stretches over 200 kms. This tour will take you to the well-known rock formations which are referred to as the 12 Apostles, a Biblical reference. And you will definitely get some time to explore the beaches along the road.
You stay overnight in the hotel in Melbourne.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport to board your flight back home. You are homeward bound filled with unforgettable memories of your Australian trip.