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
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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
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Transfer from Hotel to Ayers Rock Airport
Accommodations
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3 Nights
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2 Nights
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3 Nights
Luxury Boutique HotelTransportation and Guides
- 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
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George Street, Australia

Chinatown, Australia
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Darling Harbour, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales

Blue Mountains National Park, Australia

Daintree National Park, Australia

Port Douglas, Queensland
UNESCO World Heritage sites

Blue Mountains National Park
Dining Options Included (inclusions)
- Breakfast each morning after your stay
- 3 Lunches, & 2 Dinners Included
2025
Available Dates
Oct, Nov, Dec
From $4,513 per person
2026
Available Dates
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
From $4,964 per person
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.
"Our confidence in Authentic Vacations is sky-high"
Oct 16, 2025Acton, MA
We returned back from our Italy vacation last week and we just wanted to thank you for what you and your team at Authentic Vacations set up for us.
As in our previous trip with your company, EVERY single private transfer and tour was ready and waiting for us -- everything went without a hitch (excepting our flight to Italy which was delayed for 22 hours and cost us to lose a full day -- no fault of your company). The hotels were incredible; some of the largest rooms I've ever seen in Europe, and the service at each was precisely what one would want; doting without being intrusive. The LivTours excursions were mostly good. The guides were very knowledgeable and hospitable at each one. The only exception was the Colosseum tour in Rome, where we felt we didn't get a tour that was commensurate with the cost (it only took us to the Colosseum floor and was only about 90 min. long -- not the 3 hour tour we expected).
However, that one criticism certainly doesn't diminish the fact that we enjoyed the trip of a lifetime. We met our last remaining Italian cousins in Ascoli Piceno, who brought us up in the mountains to the village where my grandfather was born, a day we shall never forget.
There was one destination that totally surprised us; the little city in Marche called Ascoli Piceno. This is the largest city near my Grandfather's village of Pretare, about 15 miles inland from the Adriatic coast. You found a hotel for us there called the Palazzo dei Mercanti, which was built in the 1400s and was redeveloped about 15 years ago as an upscale hotel. The hotel and its staff were marvelous (even calling our cousins for us, who speak only Italian), with modern amenities in a building with ancient ambience. But the real charm here is the city itself. Ascoli has a piazza, the Piazza del Popolo, which is almost completely untouched by the modern world. It has all the charm of Florence without the crowds. If one wants to enjoy Old Italy and they're on the East coast of Italy, this is a must see.
After two trips with you, our confidence in Authentic Vacations is sky-high. Every little detail is done, and we're able to enjoy our trip without worry. From the tickets for the excursions right down to the chocolates on the pillows at night, you provide a complete service for your customers. Please pass along our thanks to the group you have in Italy, as I know they played a large part in making the arrangements. They were even able to switch our tour of Pompeii/Mt. Vesuvius to a different day when our plane arrived a day late! And Jen, our agent, was very helpful in giving us the information we needed to make the claim with our travel insurance. You folks are the best!
"Best vacation my clients had ever taken!"
Sep 18, 2025Oregon
I am a travel advisor and recently sent two couples on the 8 night Enchanted Ireland revealed trip. Both couples came back raving about how much they loved this trip. They thought their guide Joan was fabulous and loved the driver Damian. Both couples said it was one of the best vacations they had ever taken! Thanks Authentic Vacations! I love happy clients!
"Wonderful 30th Anniversary Trip"
Sep 1, 2025Lititz, PA, USA
We had the trip of a lifetime to Ireland (the Enchanted Ireland trip). It was an incredible small-group tour, and Joan our guide is knowledgeable, fun, and kept us on a good schedule without being rigid. As a native of Killarney, Joan shared stories, sang us songs, and truly provided a customized experience that we could not have gotten with a large group tour in a coach.
So thankful that we made this investment and trusted our trip to Authentic Vacations!
"Amazing Small Guided Vacation in Ireland"
Aug 26, 2025Michigan
We were going to go with a big tour but we were told about Authentic Vacations and boy are we glad we changed our minds!
This wonderful trip went beyond our expectations. Joan made us feel so welcomed and we not only saw so many incredible places, she made sure we were informed as well. We are looking forward to going back to Ireland and hopefully Joan is our guide.
"Wonderful time in Ireland"
Aug 25, 2025Michigan
Wonderful time in Ireland, with Joan as our guide it was such a great time. She is such a wonderful person, her great stories and knowledge of everything was incredible.
"This trip exceeded every expectation"
Aug 20, 2025Virginia
My daughter and I went on the Grand and Gallant 10-day tour to Scotland through Jennifer, and we cannot say enough about the trip from start to finish. From the moment we booked until we landed back home, everything was smooth, seamless, and exactly as expected.
Our tour guide, Cal, was an absolute pleasure. His passion for Scotland’s history and heritage was infectious, and he kept our group of 15 engaged and entertained every step of the way. I still find myself missing his uplifting energy and positivity in the mornings—he truly made the experience unforgettable.
Our bus driver, Paul, was equally amazing. Not only did he keep us safe and on schedule, but he also shared his warmth and kindness throughout the journey. Getting to know him and hearing about his life in Scotland was a highlight in itself.
And Scotland—what a breathtaking country. Authentic Vacations put together the perfect itinerary, balancing iconic sights with authentic local experiences. The pace was lively, which made the 10 days fly by, but we loved every minute. There were moments when the beauty around us felt almost otherworldly—as if each day was a day in heaven. The accommodations were comfortable, and while the unusually warm weather made us wish for air conditioning, bringing along a small travel fan solved the problem nicely.
Overall, this trip exceeded every expectation. From the outstanding team of Jennifer, Cal, and Paul to the beauty of Scotland itself, it was a journey we will treasure forever. I cannot recommend Authentic Vacations and this tour highly enough.
"Wonderful Vacation Plan"
Aug 20, 2025St. Louis
Authentic Vacations curated a wonderful vacation plan. We wanted to SEE Scotland and we were not disappointed. In addition to all that Edinburgh had to offer + the Military Tattoo we travelled the country roads experiencing the highlands while riding through the glacial valleys. We visited both National Parks, iconic Lochs, battlegrounds and castles. All the hotels were wonderful. Our guide, Cal, gets 10-star reviews for guiding us through Scottish history and culture. When we travel again we will seek him out as a guide.
"Incredible Honeymoon in Scotland"
Aug 18, 2025Scotland
We can't say enough great things about our partnership with Amber! She planned the most incredible honeymoon for our clients in Scotland and truly made it the trip of a lifetime.
"Every detail - from the hotels to the fun tours and unique experiences - was perfectly curated. We felt so taken care of leading up to and during the trip! The accommodations were cozy and romantic, the local experiences were unforgettable, and everything ran so smoothly. We didn't have to stress about a single thing. They're professional, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We're already dreaming about our next adventure with them!"
Amber is the most amazing agent to work with! She pays great attention to detail and always provides the best experience for our clients. I wish all of our suppliers had quality employees like her!
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