Australian Grandeur

Day 01 Arrive at Melbourne: Australia is a divine medley of sky touching buildings, gigantic mountains, pristine sandy beaches, colourful reefs and shimmering desert. Experience the culture, romance and dreamy architecture of Australia's coolest destinations with this package, commencing upon arrival in Melbourne. With the art galleries, theatres, landscapes, gardens, parks, Victorian-era architecture and museums, Melbourne is the cultural hub of Australia. Upon arrival at Melbourne Airport, clear your immigration formalities and meet the TOC representative at the waiting hall. From the airport, hop in a shared bus/coach (seat-in-coach) to reach the hotel. After relaxing for a while in the comfortable hotel room, make your way to an Indian restaurant for a homely dinner, just a short walk away from the hotel. Later have a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 02 Melbourne - Great Ocean Road: Begin your day with a scrumptious breakfast and prepare to embark on one of Australia's most scenic drives on the Great Ocean Road in a comfortable shared vehicle/coach (seat-in-coach). Begin your journey from Melbourne and set out on an exciting drive through lush forests flanked by stunning beaches. One never knows what they may see at the next turn: it may be a cliff-hugging curve, expansive seascapes, rainforest, koalas and even kangaroos. Witness the lush Otways Rainforest on your smooth drive. During the drive, you would get an opportunity to explore attractions like Geelong Torquay  Torquay, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell and 12 Apostles. Enjoy more incredible coastal views, before you return to Melbourne, approximately within 12 HoursEnjoy a delicious dinner at an Indian Restaurant and then retire to sleep in the comfortable hotel room

Day 03 Melbourne City Tour: After a hearty breakfast has begun your day, set out to explore the city of Melbourne. Head to the corner of Flinders & Russell Street at Federation Square - the departure point for the Melbourne City Tour. Join your coach for the morning tour of Melbourne, which includes a visit to Melbourne Cricket Ground (outside), Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square, Flinders Station, Lygon Street, Parliament House, Fitzroy Gardens and Chinatown. Thereon you can spend the rest of the day exploring the vibrant city at your own pace. You could make the most of your free time by going on an excursion to Phillip Island (optional tour). Journey south-east to visit Maru Koala and Animal Park which exhibits koalas, kangaroos and native Australian birds. View spectacular coastal scenery at the Nobbies (do note that Nobbies viewing is seasonal and dependent on daylight hours). From the walkways you may be able to catch a glimpse of Australia’s largest population of fur seals frolicking along the coastline. Browse through the Phillip Island Visitors Information Centre to learn about the penguins and their life on this island. See the Little Penguins up-close as they return to their nests to greet their young families. Stop in Cowes for dinner (own expense) before returning to Melbourne.  The tour would conclude in approx. 5 - 6 hours.  

At night, make your way to an Indian restaurant for dinner, which would be a walk away from the hotel. Later have a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 04 Melbourne to Sydney | Combination Ticket Attractions:  Check-out from your hotel as you leave behind the stunning beauty of Melbourne. Make your way to Brisbane Airport to board a flight to Sydney - the cosmopolitan hub of Australia. A fun and charismatic city for gastronomes, art lovers and outdoorsy people, Sydney is just the perfect place to be for a relaxing holiday. You will land in Sydney and head for some sight-seeing. Explore the Sydney Aquarium and encounter over 13,000 marine species like the shark, platypus, dugong, and penguin. Take a walk through the extraordinarily themed zones of the Sydney Aquarium - Jurassic Seas, Great Barrier Reef, Bay of Rays and Dugong Island (just to name a few) and discover the majestic underwater world. Visit the Sydney tower to catch a bird's-eye view of the bustling city below and then enjoy a 4-D movie about the city's famous landmarks. Enjoy the water sprinkling about from the Sydney Harbour and allow the sea breeze to rejuvenate you. 

In the evening, be transferred from the airport to your place of stay in the central district on a shared basis in a bus/coach (seat-in-coach)

Day 05 Sydney City Tour: Begin your day with a filling breakfast and prepare for a Sydney City Tour. You will be picked up from your hotel in a shared vehicle/coach (seat-in-coach basis) and travel through the famous attractions of Sydney. Witness the renowned Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Botanical Garden. During the tour, you would also get to explore Kings Cross and Paddington. Take a guided tour of the Opera House, a 20th century architectural masterpiece, within the halls of which some of the greatest Opera in the world has been performed and witnessed. This will last for approximately 8 Hours. After relaxing for a while in the comfortable hotel room, spend the rest of your day at leisure. You could make the most of your free time by going on a tall ship cruise (optional tour). Once at the dock, you would be boarding a ship to sail around the beautiful Sydney Harbour. As the wind fills the sails, glide past the Opera House and experience the magical twilight views of Sydney's harbour. The tour would conclude in approximately 2 Hours.

Day 06 Sydney - Day at Leisure (add Blue Mountain): Wake up to a scrumptious breakfast and spend the day as you please. You could head out on a scenic ride to the Blue Mountains (optional tour), they are named such because of the distant bluish haze caused by vapours of the eucalyptus tree. Admire the beautiful Three Sisters rock formation in the Jamison Valley. Wind your way along Cliff Drive and witness the spectacular Jamison Valley before arriving at a vantage point with magnificent views of the Three Sisters – a trio of rocky pinnacles. Stop over at Scenic World and enjoy 360° views of the Jamison Valley. You could take a ride on the famous Railway, Cableway and Skyway, or embark on a scenic walk for spectacular views over the Jamison Valley. Encounter cuddly koalas and kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park, located on seven acres of natural bush setting, here you will be also able to hand-feed kangaroos (extra price). The tour would conclude in about 12 - 14 Hours

At night, take the short stroll to an Indian restaurant near the hotel for a scrumptious dinner and head back to your room for a comfortable overnight stay.

 (Please note, that these are only Optional Tours and are not included in the itinerary. You can purchase these tours at the time of booking the package or on-ground during your holiday. Refer to ‘Inclusions’ for tours & services included in your package.)

Day 07 Sydney to Gold Coast with Sea World: Enjoy Breakfast and leave for the airport for your flight to Gold Coast. Post check in, board your coach & make your way to Sea world ,make a new Animal friend at Sea World Heart stopping action to the grace of our delightful dolphins, there is something for the whole family to enjoy

Day 08 Gold Coast - Day at Leisure ( add Movie World): Begin your day with a scrumptious breakfast and spend the rest of your day at leisure. You could make the most of your leisure time by visiting the Warner Bros. Movie World (optional tour) to indulge in some thrilling activities. Enjoy a fierce battle of life on the Justice League 3D ride, jump into combat gear and grab your laser gun to battle evil villains and aliens alongside Superman, Batman and various other superhero armies. Take your children to Kids’ WB to get a picture clicked with cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester, etc. The tour would conclude in approximately 8 Hours

Day 09 Gold Coast: Wake up to a beautiful morning and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You could explore the beaches of Gold Coast that are a sheer delight for everyone, from beach lovers to adventure seekers. Visit the nearby Surfers Paradise Beach to soak up the sun, or feel the thrill of exciting activities like biking, skateboarding, or roller-blading (own expense). Do not miss indulging in delicious local cuisines and flavours (own expense) at any of the nearby restaurants.

Day 10 Gold Coast to Cairns – Kuranda: Today, head towards the next destination of your holiday - Cairns, a laid back city amidst rainforests with stunning waterfront parks, shops and restaurants. Head to the airport for a flight to Cairns and from the Cairns airport, make your way to the Kuranda Rainforest. Check-in at the hotel and get ready for the scenic Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour for incredible views of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests. Your train journey would take you through gorgeous routes, passing by cascading waterfalls and verdant rainforests. Upon reaching the village, spend some time shopping and enjoying local delicacies

Day 11 Cairns (add Great Barrier Reef): Wake up to a beautiful morning and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You could make the most of the free time by embarking on an optional tour of the Great Barrier Reef (at an additional cost). Hop on a comfortable catamaran cruise, which would take you to the white beaches of Green Island. At Green Island, ramble around the glittering beach flanked by emerald swaying plants. Later board the glass-bottomed boat that allows you to discover the underwater world and see the reef in its full glory. See the brilliant and colourful underwater world filled with orange sea stars and a variety of fish. If water sports appeal to you, then do indulge in diving and snorkelling (own expense). You could also marvel at the stunning view of lush green tropical rainforest flanking vivid blue waters with an aerial view from a helicopter (own expense). The duration of this tour would be about 8 -10 Hours

By night, make your way to an Indian restaurant near the hotel and head back to your room for a comfortable overnight stay.

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