Italy Jubilee Year 2025: A Traveler’s Guide

The indicated prices are for 2025 only. For 2026 travel pricing, please inquire.

After vacationing in Australia’s dazzling cities, and discovering the Outback and Tasmania, you’ll see the world with fresh eyes. Your travels begin in Sydney, where you’ll join an Aboriginal guide and explore this ancestral home of the Cadigal people. Enjoying a gourmet lunch while sailing Sydney Harbor is heaven. Take a one-day small-group tour into the Blue Mountains. A World Heritage UNESCO site, there are 91 varieties of eucalyptus, along with rare and threatened species, all native to the area.

Head to the Outback and sacred Uluru. This spectacular land formation, it is believed, holds the secrets of the Dreamtime, the time before creation. You will have a hands-on experience with local Indigenous artists, learning the spellbinding technique of dot painting. You’ll also spend the day with an Aboriginal family and hear stories of their homeland. Come evening, savor an outdoor meal beneath a blanket of stars in the shadow of Uluru. Feel the enchantment.

Your next stop is Melbourne. Revel in its lanes and arcades, quirky street art, cuisine, and cultural diversity. A local guide will introduce you to the hidden gems of Melbourne, a city made for walking and cycling. Experience Australia's Great Ocean Road—with its pristine rainforest, beaches, and waterfalls—and Phillip Island’s penguin parade.

Wrap up your journey in Tasmania, the island state where you can stroll the beach with a kangaroo and Koala bears sleep in trees above you. Consider going to Port Arthur Historic Site, enjoying the crystal waters of Wineglass Bay, the pink granite cliffs of Freycinet National Park, and whale spotting. The capital city of Hobart, situated on the pretty River Derwent, is a joy. It’s time to make the Australia vacation of your dreams a reality!

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Begin your Cultural Experience with an Engaging Walk through the Botanicals Gardens with a Local Aboriginal Guide, learn about the Cadigal People, the Traditional Owners of Sydney
  • Embark on a Local Small Group Cruise of Sydney Harbour, Enjoy a Gourmet BBQ with Regional Wines and Local Beers
  • Visit a Working Farm Also Home to Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats and Koalas
  • Journey into the Heart of the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Enjoy Lunch With Magnificent Views During Your Small Group Tour
  • Enjoy a Dining Experience under the Sparkling Outback Stars, Listening to the Sounds of The Digeridoo and Resident Star Talker
  • Explore Australia’s Most Famous Monolith, Head to the Base of Uluru with a Park Ranger And Learn about the Geology, Natural Environment, and the Aboriginal Mala People
  • Spend the Day with a Traditional Uluru Family in their Homelands and Learn about Their Sacred Lands. 
  • Enjoy the Sunset over Uluru Whilst Enjoying Sparkling Wine and Appetizers 
  • Join Local Indigenous Artists for an Introduction to Dot Painting 
  • Watch the Sunrise over the Desert as you Enjoy an Outback Picnic
  • Discover the Secrets of Melbourne with a Locally Led Tour through its Lanes and Arcades
  • Take a luxury Small Group Coastal Drive down the Iconic Great Ocean Road
  • Witness the Awe-inspiring Twelve Apostles and Be on the Lookout for Kangaroos And Koalas in the Wild!
  • Spend the Day with Australian Native Animals on Phillip Island and Witness the World-famous Penguin Parade.
  • Follow Your History Guide on  Walking Tour of Downtown Hobart - Discover Landmarks and Heritage Buildings.
  • Spend the Day Discovering Some of Tasmania’s Famous Landmarks Including the Port Arthur Historic Site - the Convict Settlement Site. 
  • Travel from Hobart to Freycinet National Park and Spend the Day Hiking Around Wineglass Bay!
Sounds of Silence Dinner

Sounds of Silence Dinner

Maruku Arts Dot Painting Workshop

Maruku Arts Dot Painting Workshop

Great Ocean Road Day Tour

Great Ocean Road Day Tour

Phillip Island Day Tour

Phillip Island Day Tour

Hobart Historic Walking Tour

Hobart Historic Walking Tour

Historic Tasmania Day Tour Including Port Arthur

Historic Tasmania Day Tour Including Port Arthur

Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park Active Day Trip

Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park Active Day Trip

Aboriginal Heritage Tour at the Botanic Gardens

Aboriginal Heritage Tour at the Botanic Gardens

Accommodations

4 Nights

Luxurious 4-Star Hotel

3 Nights

5-Star Destination Hotel

4 Nights

Vibrant Boutique Hotel

4 Nights

5-Star Waterfront Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Transfers to/from Airports in Sydney, Uluru, Melbourne and Tasmania

Meals Included

  • 15 Full Australian Breakfast, including an Outback Breakfast Picnic Experience
  • 7 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners, including a Dining Experience under the Outback sky

Points of Interest

  • Sydney Harbor Bridge
  • Sydney Opera House
  • The Rocks
  • UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • Eureka Tower
  • Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Tasman National Park
  • Freycinet National Park (Wineglass Bay)
  • Kunanyi (Mount Wellington)
  • Mona Museum and Art Gallery

Darling Harbour, Australia

Chinatown, Australia

George Street, Australia

Sydney Royal Botanic Garden, Australia

Sydney Opera House, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

The Rocks, Australia

Federation Square, Australia

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

2025

Available Dates

Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

From $8,482 per person

2026

Available Dates

For 2026 travel pricing,
please inquire

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 15 Nights Authentic 4 and 5 Star Hotels

TRANSPORTATION

  • Transfers to/from Airports in Sydney, Uluru, Melbourne and Tasmania

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 15 Full Australian Breakfast, including an Outback Breakfast Picnic Experience
  • 7 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners, including a Dining Experience under the Outback sky

INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Begin your Cultural Experience with an Engaging Walk through the Botanicals Gardens with a Local Aboriginal Guide, learn about the Cadigal People, the Traditional Owners of Sydney
  • Embark on a Local Small Group Cruise of Sydney Harbour, Enjoy a Gourmet BBQ with Regional Wines and Local Beers
  • Visit a Working Farm Also Home to Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats and Koalas
  • Journey into the Heart of the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Enjoy Lunch With Magnificent Views During Your Small Group Tour
  • Enjoy a Dining Experience under the Sparkling Outback Stars, Listening to the Sounds of The Digeridoo and Resident Star Talker
  • Explore Australia’s Most Famous Monolith, Head to the Base of Uluru with a Park Ranger And Learn about the Geology, Natural Environment, and the Aboriginal Mala People
  • Spend the Day with a Traditional Uluru Family in their Homelands and Learn about Their Sacred Lands. 
  • Enjoy the Sunset over Uluru Whilst Enjoying Sparkling Wine and Appetizers 
  • Join Local Indigenous Artists for an Introduction to Dot Painting 
  • Watch the Sunrise over the Desert as you Enjoy an Outback Picnic
  • Discover the Secrets of Melbourne with a Locally Led Tour through its Lanes and Arcades
  • Take a luxury Small Group Coastal Drive down the Iconic Great Ocean Road
  • Witness the Awe-inspiring Twelve Apostles and Be on the Lookout for Kangaroos And Koalas in the Wild!
  • Spend the Day with Australian Native Animals on Phillip Island and Witness the World-famous Penguin Parade.
  • Follow Your History Guide on  Walking Tour of Downtown Hobart - Discover Landmarks and Heritage Buildings.
  • Spend the Day Discovering Some of Tasmania’s Famous Landmarks Including the Port Arthur Historic Site - the Convict Settlement Site. 
  • Travel from Hobart to Freycinet National Park and Spend the Day Hiking Around Wineglass Bay!

**Please note: the days your activities fall on may vary depending on the start date of your tour as activities take place on certain days of the week**

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Sydney Harbor Bridge
  • Sydney Opera House
  • The Rocks
  • UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • Eureka Tower
  • Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Tasman National Park
  • Freycinet National Park (Wineglass Bay)
  • Kunanyi (Mount Wellington)
  • Mona Museum and Art Gallery

Prices Based On

  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • Traveling Alone? No Problem. Just Ask Us for a Single Supplement Price.

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