Explore Australia, seductive and energetic, a country whose ancient culture is shaping its future. Your adventure begins in glorious Sydney. Cruise through the harbor, take an intimate, backstage look at the Sydney Opera House, and climb to the top of Sydney Harbor Bridge. Next are the Blue Mountains—legendary for waterfalls, kangaroos, wombats, and wine—before heading to the fabled Northern Territory.
Uluru. The Outback. Fall under the spell of Aboriginal creation stories. The Dreamtime, it’s called. When the sun sets, immerse yourself in the Field of Light and enjoy a bush tucker dinner, the voice of a single didgeridoo, and a local Indigenous performance. What dreams you will have in this nurturing land.
You’re off to discover Queensland, gateway to Australia’s natural wonders. Spend a full day in the paradise of Daintree, one of the world’s oldest rainforests. Traditional Kuku Yalanji guides welcome you inside their culture with a walk-and-talk, techniques of foraging and fishing, and a ceremony to protect you on your journey. Perhaps dip into a private swimming hole.
A cruise to the Great Barrier Reef is a treasure. Glide above coral beds or snorkel with a marine biologist. (Imagine turtles, clam gardens, and black coral.) Savor the delights of a tropical lunch, soak up the sun playing off turquoise waters, and let it all go. Leave Australia renewed in spirit and body, a feeling understood well by the authentic traveler.
Included Unique Activities
- Take in the sights and enjoy morning tea or coffee on the morning cruise of Sydney harbour
- Explore the iconic Sydney Opera House and bring to life the saga surrounding this modern masterpiece
- Be thrilled by a guided journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour!
- Journey into the heart of the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to enjoy lunch and magnificent views
- With Uluru as your backdrop, enjoy canapés and sparkling wine while you view the critically acclaimed Field of Light art exhibition, an enourmous fantasy garden created from 50,000 spindles of light
- Travel to a special location to enjoy a picnic breakfast as you watch the sun rise over Uluru, then visit Mutijulu Waterhole on the Kuniya Walk and hear stories of the local lore.
- Journey to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta, and hear how they have evolved over millions of years
- Full Day Daintree Dreaming Tour - Including interpretive rainforest walk, morning or afternoon tea, lunch, 2-hour Coastal Walk with Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours, & Welcome to Country Ceremony
- Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for either a guided snorkel tour with a qualified marine biologist offering reef interpretation, or coral touring via a glass-bottom boat. A tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon, teas & coffee provided.
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Sydney Airport Private Transfer
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Morning Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbor

Sydney Opera House Tour
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Early Twilight BridgeClimb
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Transfer from Ayers Rock Airport to Hotel

A Night at Field of Light

Afternoon Kata Tjuta Domes Tour

Morning Uluru Highlights Tour
Accommodation
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3 Nights
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2 Nights
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3 Nights
Luxury Boutique HotelTransportation
- Private Transfers to/from Airport to your Hotel
- Private Transportation between activities included throughout
Points of Interest
- Sydney Harbor Bridge
- The Rocks
- Sydney Opera House
- Darling Harbor
- Uluru
- Kata Tjuta
- Port Douglas
- Cairns
- Daintree Rainforest
- Outer Great Barrier Reef

Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
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Darling Harbour, Australia

Chinatown, Australia
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George Street, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales

Daintree National Park, Australia

Port Douglas, Queensland
Dining Options Included (inclusions)
- Breakfast each morning after your stay
- 3 Lunches, & 2 Dinners Included
2023
Available Tour Dates
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
From $4,298 per person
2024
Available Tour Dates
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
From $4,298 per person
Your Price Includes:
ACCOMMODATION
- 8 Nights in Superior 4-Star City Centre Hotels
TRANSPORTATION
- Private Transfers to/from Airport to your Hotel
- Private Transportation between activities included throughout
DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED (Inclusions)
- Breakfast each morning after your stay
- 3 Lunches, & 2 Dinners Included
INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
- Take in the sights and enjoy morning tea or coffee on the morning cruise of Sydney harbour
- Explore the iconic Sydney Opera House and bring to life the saga surrounding this modern masterpiece
- Be thrilled by a guided journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour!
- Journey into the heart of the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to enjoy lunch and magnificent views
- With Uluru as your backdrop, enjoy canapés and sparkling wine while you view the critically acclaimed Field of Light art exhibition, an enourmous fantasy garden created from 50,000 spindles of light
- Travel to a special location to enjoy a picnic breakfast as you watch the sun rise over Uluru, then visit Mutijulu Waterhole on the Kuniya Walk and hear stories of the local lore.
- Journey to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta, and hear how they have evolved over millions of years
- Full Day Daintree Dreaming Tour - Including interpretive rainforest walk, morning or afternoon tea, lunch, 2-hour Coastal Walk with Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours, & Welcome to Country Ceremony
- Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for either a guided snorkel tour with a qualified marine biologist offering reef interpretation, or coral touring via a glass bottom boat. A tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon
- teas & coffee provided.
POINTS OF INTEREST
- Sydney Harbor Bridge
- The Rocks
- Sydney Opera House
- Darling Harbor
- Uluru
- Kata Tjuta
- Port Douglas
- Cairns
- Daintree Rainforest
- Outer Great Barrier Reef
Prices Based On:
- Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
- All Taxes & Fees Included.
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We recently completed our trip to Italy after walking the Camiño de Santiago. The trip included Tuscany, Sicily, and Rome with a cruise to the Holy Land between Sicily and Rome. We worked with Naomi on the original planning and Joleen on the execution. Both were exceptional to work with and both are true professionals. Every facet of the trip, from transportation to billeting to excursions, was flawlessly planned and executed. We worked with Authentic Vacations for three trips this summer, Ireland, Scotland, and Italy we could not be more pleased with the service they provided us. Thank you!
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We three Girls wanted a Dream trip of a Lifetime. We stayed for 12 Days and had our own Driver/Tour guide, who will forever be "Family" to us now. We stayed in three Castle Hotels and three other beautiful hotels. All accommodations were so different and unique in their own way. We ate our way through the Beautiful Irish countryside in mostly Pubs, suggested by our driver, Seamus. We were Never disappointed! We had the most wonderful stay we could have imagined, from larger cities to quaint towns we were treated so kindly and had a Blast! We shopped til we dropped, saw more than we could have ever guessed possible, and will have this vacation to remember and Cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Joleen, Thank you Authentic Vacations!
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