9-Day Sydney & Melbourne Adventure

DAY 1 | Sunday – Depart for Australia

Begin your journey to Australia. Depart from Los Angeles or your preferred city and get ready for an unforgettable trip down under.

DAY 2 | Monday – En Route

Cross the International Date Line, skipping a day ahead and gaining extra time to enjoy your upcoming Australian adventure.

DAY 3 | Tuesday – Arrive in Sydney

Arrive in Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Transfer independently to your hotel and spend the day at leisure to relax or explore nearby sights on your own.

Overnight: Sydney

DAY 4 | Wednesday – Optional Blue Mountains, Wildlife & River Cruise

Spend a free day exploring Sydney independently or join the optional Full Day Blue Mountains Tour:

• Visit Sydney Zoo to meet native animals, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and crocodiles

• Experience a guided First Nations talk to learn about local Indigenous culture

• Stop at Echo Point for panoramic views of Jamison Valley and the iconic Three Sisters

• Ride all three Scenic World attractions: the Scenic Cableway, Scenic Skyway, and Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world

Optional: Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife & River Cruise (AM)
Overnight: Sydney | Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 | Thursday – Optional Hunter Valley Food & Wine Tour

Enjoy another free day in Sydney, or join the optional Full Day Hunter Valley Food & Wine Lovers Tour:

• Explore Australia’s oldest wine-producing region with over 7,000 acres under vine

• Visit boutique wineries and enjoy tastings of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Pinot Noir, and Gewurztraminer

• Enjoy a two-course lunch and sample locally made cheese and chocolates

• Learn about winemaking and local food traditions from experts

Optional: Hunter Valley Food & Wine Lovers Tour (AM)
Overnight: Sydney | Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 | Friday – Fly to Melbourne

Transfer independently to the airport for your flight to Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Melbourne | Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 | Saturday – Optional Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles

Explore Melbourne independently or join the optional Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour:

• Travel along the iconic Great Ocean Road, stopping at Lorne, Wye River, and Apollo Bay

• Walk through Melba Gully, Victoria’s wettest rainforest, home to lush ferns and native birds

• Visit Otway National Park and take in the stunning 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

• Enjoy breathtaking photo opportunities along the coastal drive

Optional: Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles (AM)
Overnight: Melbourne | Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 | Sunday – Optional Phillip Island Penguins Tour

Spend the day exploring Melbourne at your own pace or join the optional Full Day Phillip Island Penguins Tour:

• Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to encounter over 60 native species

• See surfers at Cape Woolamai Beach and stroll along the Nobbies boardwalk

• Watch penguins return to Summerland Beach at sunset and spot fur seals along the way

Optional: Phillip Island Penguins Tour
Overnight: Melbourne | Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9 | Monday – Depart Australia

Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight home, bringing back memories of Sydney’s iconic sights and Melbourne’s cultural highlights.

Package Includes

• Roundtrip flights: Los Angeles–Sydney, Melbourne–Los Angeles (other departure cities available)

• 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels: 3 nights Sydney, 3 nights Melbourne

• Daily breakfast

• Hotel taxes, fees & service charges

Not Included: Airport transfers, optional tours, gratuities