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8 Days Sydney & Melbourne Highlights

FLIGHT SCHEDULE: 

QF020 MNLSYD ETD: 1920 – ETA: 0635 +1 (Next day arrival)
QF441 SYDMEL ETD: 1200 – ETA: 1335
QF426 MELSYD ETD: 0900 – ETA: 1025
QF019 SYDMNL ETD: 1215 – ETA: 1730

VISA REQUIREMENTS: https://www.travbest.com/blog/australia-visa-requirements-and-fees-for-filipino-passport-holder

INCLUSIONS: Australia Good & Services Tax, International and domestic Air Tickets on Qantas Airways “Q” Class (including all taxes &surcharges with 30kg checked baggage allowance),  Accommodation with daily breakfast inside the hotel, Seat-in-touring coach with English speaking driver-guide, Meals as specified in the itinerary, Private round-trip airport
transfers (In & Out SYD/MEL Airport), Free travel insurance (for up to 59yo only), Travel Kit

EXCLUSIONS: Any extra meals, Drinks ordered during meals, (soft drink/juice/beer/wine), Optional tours and activities not
mentioned on the brief itinerary, Hotel porterage, Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, pay movies, room services, mini bars, laundries or other expenditures, during the tour. Other services not mentioned on the itinerary,
Daily tipping (Approx AU$ 10.00 per person per day)

Itinerary valid until March 2024 as low as $3160.00/pax

DAY 1

WELCOME TO SYDNEY,
AUSTRALIA

Arrive at Sydney International Airport. Welcome to Sydney! The world’s famous
harbour city and home to must-visit icons like the Sydney Opera House and
Harbour Bridge. You will be meet & greet at the airport by your local driver guide
and will bring you to your hotel in Sydney City. The rest of today is free at your own
leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2

: SYDNEY CITY & HARBOUR
LUNCHEON CRUISE.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After breakfast, you will commence to your full
day Sydney City & Harbour Luncheon Cruise Tour.
Note: Guests have to make their own way from/to the tour pick up/drop off point and to Sydney Tower Eye. Depart your hotel going to the pick-up point for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half-day city sights tour. On tour, you will visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. We continue through the financially focused Central Businesss District (CBD), and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 18th century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. We will continue to Mrs. Macquaries Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
We then continue through Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travelling along the coves and shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours, we will take a few stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic photo of Sydney skyline. You will pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay, passengers will have the option a short coastal walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney harbour. Travel on to famous Bondi Beach for a 30-minute stop. Visit the beachfront
promenade, put your toes in the sand, enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at own cost).
See bronzed Aussie lifesavers and surfers riding the waves of Bondi. Re-board your
bus and continue on to Tamarama and Bronte beaches before returning to the city via Centennial Park and Paddington, a trendy district with its elegant terrace houses and boutique shops along Oxford Street. Final stop of the day is Darling Harbour
before you are dropped off at Circular Quay for your Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. Departing from the Eastern Pontoon @ 12.30pm you will spend 3 relaxing hours tucked away in a firstclass vessel. Discover the secrets of one of the world’s most famous and spectacular natural harbours including icons such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Sydney Botanical Gardens and more. We give you a chance to see the city from a new perspective and marvel at the sights that
decorate its coastline. Owing to our educated live commentator, you will get to
learn something new about Sydney, its history and about each of the sights that
you can see from the deck. In addition to this, you will have access to one of
Sydney’s most historic National Park Islands. Here you can explore the area and/or swim (optional) with an invitation to hire snorkel gear or bring your own. Your cruise concludes at 3.30pm at Circular quay and on arrival, make your way at leisure back to your hotel. Enjoy your buffet dinner at SkyFeast Restaurant at Sydney Tower
Eye. Overnight at the hotel. (B)(L)(D)

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DAY 3

BLUE MOUNTAIN WITH
SCENIC WORLD RIDES & SYDNEY ZOO
WILDLIFE

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After your breakfast, join your full day Blue Mountain Tour. Note: Guests has to make their own way from/to tour pick up/drop off point and to Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant. The Blue Mountains National Park is one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests boasts luxury retreats and stunning views.
Before we head West, we will show you parts of the Sydney CBD district. We will
drive over the Anzac Bridge showing the Sydney Fish Market heading to Canada
Bay as we make our way to the Mountains. Just 1½ hrs away we arrive in the heart of the Blue Mountains District, take in the scenery and smell the fresh air with unbelievable views of the Jamison Valley. Our First Stop is Echo Point, the closest
and best view of the Three Sisters. You will be able to witness the blue haze and
the vast expanse of the Jamison Valley. Feel the spiritual presence of the Three
Sisters, hear the Dream Time Stories and experience for yourself the raw magic the
Blue Mountains creates. Visit Scenic World and start your adventure on Scenic Skyway. Experience the thrill of walking on air with a seethrough glass floor showing views of the valley 200m below. Dare yourself to ride the steepest railway in the world, with an incline of 52 degrees the Mountain Devil is suitable for people of all ages. After enjoying a stroll through the ancient rainforest, ride the Scenic Cableway which is Australia’s steepest cable car. See spectacular views of the Three Sisters and vast expanse of the Jamison valley. Scenic World is an experience to remember with our guides providing an intimate touch into an unspoiled valley of natural wildlife and the glorious magnitude of the rainforest.
Our Guide will drop you off at Leura, a quaint village in the Blue Mountains. You
will have the opportunity to select your own lunch (at own expense) and visit the
wonderful shops in the region. On our way back to Sydney we will venture to the Western Plains to visit Sydney Zoo, which is Sydney’s ultimate wildlife experience. See a Koala or a Wallaby with an amazing nocturnal enclosure of Australian Mammals and reptiles. If you have already visited an Australian Zoo, we have you covered. Sydney Zoo not only provides a huge range of Australian Animals but they also provide International animals from all over the world. A perfect way to end a
magnificent day interacting with Australia’s native animals. Your trip to Sydney is not complete without a Ferry Trip on Parramatta River to Circular Quay. You will travel under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House before disembarking at Circular Quay where your tour will conclude at approx 5pm (Guest has to make their own way back to the hotel.) Overnight at the hotel. (B)(D)

DAY 4

DEPART SYDNEY – ARRIVE
MELBOURNE.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After breakfast, you will be transfer to Sydney
domestic airport for your flight into Melbourne. Note: Qantas Airways domestic air ticket is included on this part of the itinerary. Welcome to Melbourne! Australia’s
cosmopolitan city and home to a trendy and eclectic mix of cafes and restaurants. Meet and greet at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy a delightful day in this breathtaking city. Meet & greet by your driver guide and you will be transfer to your hotel in Melbourne City. The rest of today is free at your own leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY 5

PHILIP ISLAND AND WILDLIFE
EXPERIENCE & BRIGHTON BEACH BOXES.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After being picked up from your CBD
accommodation in air-conditioned comfort, you will then explore the famous
Brighton Beach Boxes and Phillip Island plus stop at a wildlife park where you can
get up close to native animals such as koalas and kangaroos and others, in this
full-day tour. You will visit both bays that Victoria has to offer as well as exploring the coastal and animal beauties of the Phillip Island region. Explore and take amazing photos with your guide of the iconic Brighton beach boxes where you will be on the beach also witnessing the Melbourne City skyline and taking in the glorious views Port Phillip Bay has to offer. This amazing wildlife park will give you
the opportunity to get up close with many animals including Koalas, kangaroos and others. Feel free to purchase your own lunch or snacks at this venue. Here you will be able to find out all you need to know about the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct. Take on the glorious views of the Nobbies and Seal Rock region from this iconic lookout. Then walk the boardwalk with ocean views to the Nobbies blowhole and Seal Rock and just enjoy the spectacular surrounds. After purchasing your dinner at the venue, you will be ready to witness the worldfamous Penguin Parade. Watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows. You be amazed of the experience you have just had. Return back to your hotel after the tour. (B)

DAY 6

THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD
EXPERIENCE.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. After breakfast, Come and see for yourself why
this iconic coastal drive is world renowned. After being picked up from your
Melbourne CBD accommodation, you will then explore the world-famous Great
Ocean Road in this full day tour, follow along in many different languages in our
website app so you don’t miss a thing. Spend the day in an airconditioned vehicle
not only exploring the coastline features but also seeing first hand koalas and birds
in their natural habitat as well as a guided forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. Morning tea is also included. All of this on top of the
iconic favourites such as the Torquay Surf Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback,
Island Archway, 12 Apostles and Gibson Steps with plenty of photo stops along the
way. We stop here to experience firsthand your first look and feel of the iconic beaches and coastal views. You will also be in clear seeing distance of the world-famous Bells Surfing Beach. Get a taste of taking coastal photos and smelling the fresh seaside air. Roadside photo opportunity of the most photographed house on Great Ocean Road. Suspended 40 metres above ground by a singular concrete column, its unique architecture maximises the stunning coastline view. Snap a selfie at this iconic post and send it to your friends. Witness koalas and colorful parrots in their natural environment. Stop at one of the best viewing points
along the Great Ocean Road and take in the iconic coastline vista. Here we stop at
the coastal town of Apollo Bay where you can purchase your lunch from the many restaurants and cafes on offer. You can also walk around the coastal town or even take a swim in the beach if the weather suits. Your guide will take you on a forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. You will also take in the wonderful fresh natural smells the trees have to offer. Here (tide and wind permitting) you will be able to see some of the 12 Apostles from sea level on the beach. You will feel like you can reach out and touch them. Take your time to view the world renowned 12 Apostles. An awesome sight with fantastic photo opportunities. See for yourself why these limestone beauties are known all around the world. The final touring stop but many say it is the best. You need to witness first hand this magnificent formation of rocks and rolling sea. Ground level viewing that will excite you with the natural glories it possesses. See the unique jagged
Razorback formation. The original archway collapsed in 2009 however two striking stacks remain, standing nearly as tall as the Apostles. We stop at Colac where you can purchase dinner from one of the many restaurants and cafes. After dinner we
return you to your CBD hotel. Overnight at the hotel (B)

DAY 7

FREE DAY IN MELBOURNE.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Today is a relaxing day at your own leisure. This is the ideal time time for “Pasalubong Shopping” or simply just relax at the comfort of your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY 8

DEPART MELBOURNE.

Your journey comes to an end after your breakfast this morning. Free until checkout time from your hotel. You will be transferred to Melbourne International
Airport for your International flight bound home taking with you the unforgettable
and fond memories of wonderful Australia. (B)

Upon confirmation of all services, we require US$ 1,000.00 tour deposit per person. Full payment is payable four (4) weeks prior to commencement of service. For bookings less than four (4) weeks prior to commencement of service and during peak seasons and block out periods shall be considered “book & buy”. Full payment has to be made immediately upon confirmation of all services.

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