This journey offers a refined blend of urban luxury and immersive nature, designed for travellers seeking both elegance and a deep connection to the environment. Your adventure starts in Sydney, where the vibrant energy of the harbour meets the quiet expertise of a First Nations bush tucker guide and the dramatic landscapes of the Blue Mountains. The experience then shifts to the relaxed, tropical pace of Port Douglas, where the world’s oldest rainforest meets the spectacular Outer Barrier Reef. Beyond the sights, you’ll engage directly with local heritage through traditional hunting practices in the Daintree, moving effortlessly from iconic cityscapes to a remote coastal paradise.
Sydney, Australia’s most iconic city, is a vibrant hub of culture, beauty, and history. Home to nearly 20% of the country's population, it’s also Australia’s largest city. Perched along the stunning east coast, Sydney boasts an enviable mix of world-famous landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, alongside pristine white-sand beaches like Bondi and Manly. With a rich tapestry of history, art, and diverse culinary delights, Sydney offers something for every traveller, from sun-seekers and food lovers to adventure enthusiasts.
Arrive into Sydney. A private driver will meet your flight and transfer you to your accommodation.
Experience luxury on the water with the Signature Dinner Cruise aboard the Clearview Glass Boat. This all-glass vessel offers unobstructed 360-degree views of Sydney’s iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Enjoy a 3-course gourmet dinner featuring fresh seafood, tender meats, and decadent desserts, with each course paired with the perfect wine. Whether dining in the sophisticated main area or under the stars on the private Sky Deck, this cruise delivers an unforgettable evening of elegance and breathtaking sights on Sydney Harbour.
Your accommodation: Vibe Hotel Sydney
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Sydney CBD, Vibe Hotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney’s premier attractions such as Hyde Park, Chinatown, and Sydney Tower as well as minutes away from the exciting suburbs of Surry Hills and Darlinghurst.
Often mistaken as Australia's capital city, Sydney is a vibrant coastal city with plenty to see and do. Starting in Circular Quay you will catch your first views of the two big icons, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. From here you can catch one of the quintessential harbour ferries over to Manly Beach or Taronga Zoo, catching a glimpse of Kirribilli House, the Prime Minister's official Sydney residence, on the way over. Kirribilli is also home to one of Sydney's oldest markets at the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre twice a month. It is known for its stalls of vintage clothing, arts, delicious street food and its lively community atmosphere - so if you are in town on a market day, you can't miss it. For a relaxing end to your day of exploration, your dinner options are aplenty. From high-end restaurants around Circular Quay that offer amazing views, to the Chinatown food courts and a broad range of eateries at Barangaroo, you will be spoiled for choice.
Explore Indigenous bush foods with a First Nations guide on this immersive one-hour walking tour through the Cadi Jam Ora garden in the Botanic Gardens. Discover how native ingredients were traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and how they've been adapted for modern cuisine. Along the way, you'll learn about popular bush foods making waves today and enjoy tastings of these unique flavors. Perfect for food enthusiasts and culture seekers, this tour blends traditional and contemporary flavours for a unique culinary experience.
Experience the excitement of Australia’s famous Harbour City aboard the Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Beach open-top double-decker buses. This tour is the perfect introduction to Sydney, showcasing iconic landmarks such as the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge, the magnificent Sydney Opera House, and the sparkling waters of Sydney and Darling Harbour. Along the way, you’ll pass vibrant shops, restaurants, and attractions nestled among Colonial, Victorian, and modern architecture.
Your accommodation: Vibe Hotel Sydney
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Sydney CBD, Vibe Hotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney’s premier attractions such as Hyde Park, Chinatown, and Sydney Tower as well as minutes away from the exciting suburbs of Surry Hills and Darlinghurst.
Discover the beauty of the Blue Mountains on a deluxe day tour with AEA Luxury Tours. Enjoy a luxurious, all-inclusive experience as you visit breathtaking lookouts, iconic landmarks like the Three Sisters, and hidden gems, all while travelling in the comfort of a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. With an expert guide sharing insights throughout the day, you’ll explore stunning landscapes, enjoy a scenic bushwalk, and indulge in a delicious lunch at an award-winning local restaurant. This small-group tour ensures a more intimate and relaxed experience of the Blue Mountains.
Your accommodation: Vibe Hotel Sydney
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Sydney CBD, Vibe Hotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney’s premier attractions such as Hyde Park, Chinatown, and Sydney Tower as well as minutes away from the exciting suburbs of Surry Hills and Darlinghurst.
A private driver will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to Sydney Airport in time for your departing flight.
This cost for this flight is additional to your tour, we can book this flight for you.
Arrive into Cairns. A private driver will meet your flight and transfer you to your accommodation.
Port Douglas is a relaxed, tropical sea-side village, where the reef meets the rainforest. A perfect getaway location, it features a great range of restaurants, bars and boutique shopping. Relax by the beach or take a tour of some of Australia's iconic natural wonders, the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and the World's oldest living rainforest, the Daintree. Go snorkelling or diving, adventure on a mountain bike tour or learn about Indigenous country and culture through immersive experiences.
Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing! A must do when visiting Port Douglas is to relax with a twilight cruise on board the first class sailing catamaran. Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea as you sail along the coast of Port Douglas. Take in the ambient music, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and spectacular mountain views while enjoying a welcome drink and delicious canapés.
Your accommodation: Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas
Port Douglas accommodation offers a boutique style adults only hotel experience – enjoying an unrivalled beachside location overlooking Four Mile Beach and is the only hotel in Port Douglas with beach and ocean views. 40 metres to the beach and a 2 minute stroll to the heart of Port Douglas with its cosmopolitan boutiques, restaurants and entertainment options.
For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver’s wave-piercing catamaran and friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.
Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver’s unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory. Whichever way you choose, you’ll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.
Your accommodation: Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas
Port Douglas accommodation offers a boutique style adults only hotel experience – enjoying an unrivalled beachside location overlooking Four Mile Beach and is the only hotel in Port Douglas with beach and ocean views. 40 metres to the beach and a 2 minute stroll to the heart of Port Douglas with its cosmopolitan boutiques, restaurants and entertainment options.
Spend the day with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the relationships the Kuku Yalanji people still have with their land. Learn the history, culture and traditions of the local Aboriginal people and the area. Walk through the Daintree rainforest and coastal habitats learning about the different environments, different foods and medicines utilised from nature, sample some seasonal bush tucker, collect shellfish and learn traditional Aboriginal hunting practices, have a go at spear throwing and if you are lucky, catch a mud crab. Complete the adventure by cooling off in a pristine freshwater stream.
Your accommodation: Peninsula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas
Port Douglas accommodation offers a boutique style adults only hotel experience – enjoying an unrivalled beachside location overlooking Four Mile Beach and is the only hotel in Port Douglas with beach and ocean views. 40 metres to the beach and a 2 minute stroll to the heart of Port Douglas with its cosmopolitan boutiques, restaurants and entertainment options.
A private driver will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to Cairns Airport in time for your departing flight.
Farewell Australia today. If there is more of Australia or New Zealand you would like to explore, talk to your sales consultant about planning your next stop!