Highlights of Australia (13 Days)
Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Lizard Island, Sydney
Introduction to Australia (11 Days)
Sydney, Blue Mountains, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Cairns & Palm Cove, Great Barrier Reef
Romantic Australia (11 Days)
Lizard Island & Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Sydney
Journey Through Australia (19 Days)
Melbourne, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Perth (Rottnest Island or Pinnacles), Margaret River, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Lizard Island, Sydney
Best of Southern Australia (11 Days)
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Tasmania
Australia for Families (13 Days)
Sydney, Hayman Island & Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Adelaide & Kangaroo Island
Food & Wine of Australia (9 Days)
Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vales, Sydney
Exclusive Australia (14 Days)
Sydney, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Wrotham Park Station, Great Barrier Reef & Lizard Island
Best of New Zealand & Australia (19 Days)
Auckland, Rotorua & Taupo, Queenstown, Canterbury, Sydney, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Lizard Island
Highlights of Australia
(13 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Lizard Island, Sydney
This tour focuses on the natural beauty of Australia, visiting beautiful cities, the red desert, the lush rainforest, and an exclusive resort in the Great Barrier Reef.
Begin in lively Melbourne. Enjoy flexible touring of the city’s highlights, including the chic South Yarra neighborhood, the Victorian Arts Centre, famed sporting precincts such as the Melbourne Cricket Club, historic Cooks Cottage in the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, Federation Square, and the Queen Victoria Markets— packed with exotic foods, clothing and crafts.
Continue to Ayers Rock (Uluru), surrounded by vast blue sky and red earth in Australia’s beautiful Red Centre. With your expert private guide, enjoy comprehensive touring in the region. Learn about Aboriginal bushtucker cuisine and legends of the Dreamtime. Tour the base of Ayers Rock and view Aboriginal rock art in caves and waterholes (billabongs). Walk through the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) and nearby sand dunes. Take desert walks and learn about the unique flora and fauna in the Outback. One night, dine under the stars while an astronomer points out the southern constellations in the clear desert night sky and a didjeridoo musician drones in the background.
Next, fly to Tropical North Queensland for a stay at the decadent Silky Oaks Lodge. While there, enjoy a private tour of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest—the world’s oldest living rainforest and a protected World Heritage site.
Continue to Lizard Island, one of Australia’s most unique resorts. Enjoy the luxurious surroundings and ample time for snorkeling or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef. Or simply enjoy scenic walks on the island and relaxing spa treatments.
Finally, spend several days in Sydney. During comprehensive private city touring, enjoy food and craft markets, galleries, museums, unique shops, and fine restaurants in Sydney’s vibrant neighborhoods such as Surry Hills, Woolloomooloo and Paddington. Walk through the beautiful Sydney Botanic Gardens, explore the historic Rocks district, stroll along Bondi Beach, and drive past exclusive homes and yacht clubs in Double Bay and Vaucluse. Also enjoy a performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Melbourne
Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 2
Melbourne
Half-day private city tour
Day 3
Melbourne - Ayers Rock
Private airport transfer and flight to Ayers Rock for 2 nights. Afternoon private touring of Olgas, dunes and Ayers Rock
Day 4
Ayers Rock
Full-day private touring of surrounding natural and cultural highlights
Day 5
Ayers Rock - Cairns - Daintree Rainforest
Private airport transfer and flight to Cairns. Private transfer to rainforest for 2 nights
Day 6
Daintree Rainforest
Half-day private tour
Day 7
Daintree Rainforest - Lizard Island
Private airport transfer and flight to Lizard Island for 3 nights
Days 8 & 9
Lizard Island
At leisure for snorkeling or diving in Great Barrier Reef, water activities, nature trail walks, spa treatments, relaxation at beach
Day 10
Lizard Island- Sydney
Launch and flight to Sydney for 3 nights
Day 11
Sydney
Morning private city tour. Evening Sydney Opera House performance
Day 12
Sydney
Morning private city tour.
Day 13
Depart Sydney
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Melbourne:
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Ayers Rock (Uluru):
Longitude 131
Daintree Rainforest:
Silky Oaks Lodge
Great Barrier Reef:
Lizard Island
Sydney:
Four Seasons Sydney
Cost
$14,925
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
