Italy Jubilee Year 2025: A Traveler’s Guide

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

This Australia Vacation is perfect for animal lovers. Begin your travels in Sydney, the surprising city with multi-cultural cuisine and music around every corner. Take off from the harbor and begin your wildlife journey with a whale-watching tour. What amazing sailing companions they are! Discover wildlife in the Blue Mountains, and then join a small group tour of the Rocks. You’ll find out about the area’s colonial history as well as its place as a thriving entertainment center.

Next, you’ll spend four nights in Port Douglas, a tropical seaside village in the far north of Queensland. Renew your connection to Nature with a tour of the Daintree Rainforest. This is the only place where two World Heritage sites meet, and you’ll have a local guide to take you into the miracle of the earth’s oldest rainforest. Learn to throw a spear, track, gather food, and be welcomed with a smoking ceremony. The other Heritage site here is the Great Barrier Reef. Swim with marine life in the world’s largest, absolutely alive, formation.

The following two nights are spent in Adelaide, a beautiful city with Victorian charm. Explore the famous Adelaide Central Market for breakfast, cafes, and sublime wine and food tastings—it’s a perfect time to chat and mingle. Wrap up your tour with two nights spent on Kangaroo Island. Stay in a homestead. Walk among an endangered seal colony and kangaroos on the beach. See Koala bears in their natural habitat, spot unusual birds in one of the many conservation parks, enjoy a picnic one day, and a bush barbecue the next. Experience island life at its finest. This is the natural Australia vacation of your dreams. 

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Cruise Just Outside Sydney Harbour to Spot Some Whales As You Enjoy a Hot Breakfast!
  • Take a Locally Led Walking Tour Around the Rocks and Discover the History of Sydney
  • Head Out to the Blue Mountains, a Unesco World Heritage Site to Spot Some Native Wildlife Including Kangaroos and Koalas on a Small Group Tour
  • Immerse yourself in the Indigenous Culture with a Daintree Dreaming tour of the world's oldest rainforest 
  • Learn how to throw a spear, track and gather your own tucker (food) and be welcomes with a traditional 'smoking ceremony'
  • Join an Eco Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise of the Outer Great Barrier Reef -  the Largest Living Structure on the Planet 
  • Head to the Famous Adelaide Central Market for Breakfast, Coffee, and Local Interaction and Tastings!
  • Spend Two Full Days Exploring the Exotic Wildlife of Kangaroo Island by Small Group Tour, Enjoy a Bbq Out on the Bush, an Al Fresco Picnic Lunch and a Visit to the Wilderness of Flinders Chase National Park and a Night at a Traditional Homestead With Dinner
Kangaroo Island Life Tour

Kangaroo Island Life Tour

Authentic Walking Tour of The Rocks

Authentic Walking Tour of The Rocks

Luxury Blue Mountains Day Trip

Luxury Blue Mountains Day Trip

Traditional Daintree Dreaming Tour

Traditional Daintree Dreaming Tour

Outer Barrier Reef Eco Sailing and Snorkeling Adventure

Outer Barrier Reef Eco Sailing and Snorkeling Adventure

Adelaide Central Market - Breakfast Tour

Adelaide Central Market - Breakfast Tour

Whale Watching BBQ Lunch Cruise

Whale Watching BBQ Lunch Cruise

Cairns Airport Transfer

Cairns Airport Transfer

Accommodations

4 Nights

Victorian Boutique Hotel

4 Nights

Luxury Boutique Hotel

1 Night

Historic Homesread B & B

1 Night

Luxurious Boutique Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Transfers to/from Airports in Sydney, Port Douglas, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island

Meals Included

  • 10 Full Australian Breakfasts
  • 2 Unique Breakfast Experiences; with the Whales and at a Local Market
  • 5 Lunches including amongst your experiences
  • 1 Dinner

Points of Interest

  • Sydney Harbor Bridge
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Darling Harbor
  • The Rocks
  • UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains
  • Daintree Rainforest and National Park
  • Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Adelaide
  • Adelaide Central Market
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Flinders Chase National Park
  • Cape Du Couedic
  • Kelly Hill Conservation Park

Darling Harbour, Australia

Chinatown, Australia

George Street, Australia

Barangaroo Reserve, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales

Sydney Royal Botanic Garden, Australia

Sydney Opera House, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

2025

Available Dates

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

From $6,298 per person

2026

Available Dates

For 2026 travel pricing,
please inquire

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 8 Nights Unique 4 Star Hotels
  • 3 Nights Historic 5 Star Hotel
  • 1 Night Traditional Homestead

TRANSPORTATION

  • Transfers to/from Airports in Sydney, Port Douglas, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 10 Full Australian Breakfasts
  • 2 Unique Breakfast Experiences; with the Whales and at a Local Market
  • 3 Lunches; out on the Reef and Two on Kangaroo Island
  • 1 Dinner

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Cruise Just Outside Sydney Harbour to Spot Some Whales As You Enjoy a Hot Breakfast!
  • Take a Leisurely Walking Tour Around the Rocks and Discover the History of the Aboriginal People With Your Local Aboriginal Guide
  • Head Out to the Blue Mountains, a Unesco World Heritage Site to Spot Some Native Wildlife Including Kangaroos and Koalas on a Small Group Tour
  • Experience a Small Group Tour of the Daintree Rainforest Complete With Lunch and a River Wildlife Cruise for a Chance to Experience Crocodile Activity
  • Spend the Day Exploring the Largest Living Thing on the Planet - Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Underwater Observatories and More Are All at Your Disposal!
  • Head to the Famous Adelaide Central Market for Breakfast, Coffee, and a Guided Tour!
  • Spend Two Full Days Exploring the Exotic Wildlife of Kangaroo Island by Small Group Tour, Enjoy a Bbq Out on the Bush, an Al Fresco Picnic Lunch and a Visit to the Wilderness of Flinders Chase National Park, and a Night at a Traditional Homestead With Dinner

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

**Where possible all tours will be in small groups to ensure the most intimate, local experience**

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Sydney Harbor Bridge
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Darling Harbor
  • The Rocks
  • UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley Wine Region
  • Daintree Rainforest and National Park
  • Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Adelaide
  • Art Gallery of South Australia
  • Adelaide Central Market
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Lathami Conservation Park
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Flinders Chase National Park
  • Cape Du Couedic
  • Kelly Hill Conservation Park
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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