Australia in 13 days - Adventures Downunder - Superior

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An action-packed journey filled with paradise beaches and natural beauty across the length and breadth of Eastern Australia. Soak up the atmosphere of stylish Sydney and discover the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns in Queensland. Head to South Australia to experience the charms of cosmopolitan Adelaide before exploring the trendy art scene and diverse cultures o...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Adelaide
    • Cairns
    • Melbourne
    • Sydney

What's this trip about?

    An action-packed journey filled with paradise beaches and natural beauty across the length and breadth of Eastern Australia. Soak up the atmosphere of stylish Sydney and discover the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns in Queensland. Head to South Australia to experience the charms of cosmopolitan Adelaide before exploring the trendy art scene and diverse cultures of Melbourne in Victoria.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CitySydney
End CitySydney

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Australia

Attractions

  • Adelaide
  • Bar
  • Blue Mountains
  • Cairns
  • Great Ocean Road
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departure from the main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Sydney, Melbourne - US.
    • Internal flights: Sydney - Cairns, Cairns - Adelaide, Adelaide - Melbourne.*
    • 12 nights hotel accommodation in Superior and Luxury category hotels.
    • 12 breakfasts.
    • Transfers between airports and hotels by shared coach.**
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • This itinerary is independent and you will not be accompanied by a guide.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

It's time for an adventure Downunder! Pack your bags and head to your departure airport, ready for a flight to Sydney. Night on board.

Day 2: US - Night on board

Continue your journey to Sydney. Due to the time difference, you will lose a day on your outward journey but will gain it back on your return journey. You are not in-flight for two days.

Day 3: Sydney

Arrive in Sydney, one of Australia's biggest cities, known for its Opera House and vibrant culture. Transfer to the hotel by coach and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing after your journey or exploring the city.* A drink in one of the cafes and bars by the harbour wat...

Day 4: Sydney

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure. Why not indulge in some shopping or make like a local and head down to Bondi Beach to watch the surfers and kick-back on the beach. We recommend an optional panoramic tour to get to know the city better.* In the eve...

Day 5: Sydney

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, sampling the many varied and delicious cuisines of the city or enjoying more sightseeing at the city's numerous museums and galleries. We recommend an optional excursion to the Blue Mountains to explore this incre...

Day 6: Sydney - Cairns

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Sydney behind as you transfer to the airport by coach to catch a flight to Cairns, the famous gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and a haven of beaches, culture and laid-back living. Arrive and transfer by coach to the hotel. If time allow...

Day 7: Cairns

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to get to know Cairns at your own pace, exploring the local museums and art galleries or simply relaxing. To experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef up close, we recommend an optional Silverswift Day Cruise.*...

Day 8: Cairns

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day to relax at your leisure, perhaps doing some shopping in the city centre. If you're blessed with warm weather, why not pay a visit to Cairns Esplanade Swimming Lagoon, a popular local swimming and leisure spot with beautiful sea vie...

Day 9: Cairns - Adelaide

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue your adventure as you transfer to the airport by coach for a flight to Adelaide. Arrive in Adelaide, a cosmopolitan coastal capital, and meet Hughes Leisure Limousines Services who will transfer you to the hotel. Spend the remainder of...

Day 10: Adelaide

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure. With a vibrant culture built on world-famous festivals, food and wine, Adelaide is an elegant city with a rich past and a passion for fine living. Get to know the city further with an optional walking tour of Adelaide or...

Day 11: Adelaide

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the city at your leisure. We recommend visiting the famous Art Gallery of South Australia, which displays a huge collection of indigenous art pieces. We recommend an optional excursion to Kangaroo Island to discover Australia'...

Day 12: Adelaide - Melbourne

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue your adventure as you take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne, the garden city of Australia. Arrive, transfer to the hotel by coach and spend the day enjoying cosmopolitan Melbourne at your leisure. We sugge...

Day 13: Melbourne

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the atmospheric streets and cultural sights of Melbourne. We recommend an optional excursion to Phillip Island and the Moonlit Sanctuary.* Overnight stay in Melbourne. *Optional Full-Day Phillip Island &am...

Day 14: Melbourne

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure in Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria. We recommend exploring the Melbourne Arts Precinct, home to the National Gallery of Victoria, or kicking back on the city's golden sand beaches. To explore furthe...

Day 15: Melbourne - US

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bid farewell to Australia after an unforgettable journey of a lifetime. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport by coach to catch a flight back to the US. Night on board.* * Depending on your return flight schedule, you may not be able to enjoy breakfast this morning.

Day 16: US

Arrive back in the US and end your trip.

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Price From $3,399
Price per day$261
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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12 nights hotel accommodation in Superior and Luxury category hotels.,

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12 breakfasts.
Age Requirements
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