Day 1 - 2 UK to Sydney

Our VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Sydney.

Day 3 - 5 Sydney

After checking in to our hotel, the remainder of our first day here is free.

The following morning, a city tour introduces the highlights of Sydney, dominated by ‘the coat hanger’ Sydney Harbour Bridge and the distinctive white sails of the Opera House. In the early afternoon, we’ll enjoy a lunch cruise to view the city from the water.

A day at leisure follows - perhaps stroll around the historic Rocks area or take a picnic to the Botanical Gardens. Shopping opportunities abound in Sydney, but many of the best can be found on Pitt Street, running south of Circular Quay, and George Street, which boasts one of the most sublime shopping centres in the world - the Queen Victoria Building, with its three floors of bow-fronted shops adorned with marble, gilt panelling and stained glass.

Day 6 Melbourne

We take a morning flight to Melbourne and spend the afternoon familiarising ourselves with Victoria’s capital.

Our tour includes the beautiful Botanical Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens, as well as boulevards lined with fine Victorian and Edwardian buildings.

Day 7 - 8 Melbourne

As well as a free day to explore Melbourne independently, we’ll head out of the city for a day trip to the Yarra Valley.

Renowned as one of the world’s greatest food and wine regions, we’ll sample local produce with lunch at a winery.

We’ll also travel through the scenery on board the historic Puffing Billy steam train.

Day 9 Cairns

Fly to Cairns, a city with two World Heritage listed natural treasures on its doorstep - the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics of Queensland.

Day 10 Great Barrier Reef

We head to Port Douglas, for an exhilarating catamaran journey to the reef, where you can choose to spend your time snorkelling in the sheltered coral lagoon or viewing the reef from the semi-submersible, glass-bottom boat or underwater observatory.

Day 11 - 12 Cairns

With two days at leisure, perhaps take a trip into the surrounding tropical parks and forests to spot some of the many species of plants, birds, mammals and reptiles inhabiting the area.

Day 13 Kata Tjuta to Uluru

We take a morning flight to Ayers Rock Airport.

This afternoon we travel to the Olgas, a collection of rounded rocks known to Aborigines as Kata Tjuta (‘Many Heads’).

We then head to Australia’s most famous natural site, Uluru, to watch the colours of the great rock change as the sun sets, with a glass of sparkling wine and canapés.

Day 14 Uluru to Alice Springs

We have an early start to watch the sunrise at Uluru, which is of deep cultural significance to the Aborigines.

Uluru has inspired a number of paintings and carvings - learn about the Aboriginal interpretation of the rock and their art as you tour the base.

Later, we journey towards Alice Springs, stopping en route for lunch.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 15 - 17 Perth

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Perth (which may be via Darwin).

The following day, a tour of Perth showcases the city’s parks and turn-of-the-century buildings. During the course of our day we also visit Fremantle’s old port and take a cruise along the Swan River.

Our final day here is at leisure - you might like to take the opportunity to soak up the sun on one of Perth’s sandy beaches.

Day 18 Perth to UK

Enjoy your last few hours in Perth before we transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.

Day 19 UK

Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.