Inspiring Australia - Luxury Gold

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Inspiring Australia

Luxury Gold



Tour Description:

Adventure across Australia on this 13-day guided tour. Just outside of Cairns, explore the tropical rainforest of Daintree National Park with a Local Expert, who will teach you about the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people who live there. Fly to Uluru, where a guide will lead you through the Walpa Gorge and past its red, rocky domes. Later, watch as 50,000 solar powered lights illuminate the desert during its Field of Light display by Artist Bruce Munro. Explore Melbourne's laneways and visit the Yarra Valley for a chocolate masterclass, winery visit and gin tasting. Cruise the Sydney Harbour, then go inside its famous Opera House for a VIP tour. Celebrate your incredible trip with dinner at Bennelong Restaurant, set inside the opera house’s iconic sails.

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Dates & Pricing

Tuesday 25 Feb 25 — Sunday 09 Mar 25Starting at $10,952Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Tuesday 04 Nov 25 — Sunday 16 Nov 25Starting at $12,795Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Tuesday 13 Jan 26 — Sunday 25 Jan 26Starting at $12,795Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Tuesday 24 Feb 26 — Sunday 08 Mar 26Starting at $12,795Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Tuesday 17 Nov 26 — Sunday 29 Nov 26Starting at $13,800Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Tuesday 16 Feb 27 — Sunday 28 Feb 27Starting at $13,800Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

Destination Highlights:

Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
Included at all hotels.
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.​
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

ITINERARY

Welcome to Cairns
Meet your Travel Concierge for a Welcome Dinner at the Reef House Restaurant, where you will enjoy a meal made from seasonal ingredients as you overlook the crystal-clear water of the Coral Sea.

The Ancient Daintree Rainforest and Indigenous Culture
Join your Local Expert for a fascinating exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Daintree National Park and learn about the relationship the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people have with their land. Enjoy lunch in the quaint Daintree village.

Cairns Natural Wonders
Choose to cruise the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef immersed in the kaleidoscope of colours. Or, take in the local culture visiting the vibrant Kuranda village.

Into the Outback
Discover the domes of Kata Tjuṯa, and join your Travel Concierge for a guided walk deep through whistling Walpa Gorge. Tonight, delight your senses over sparkling wine, appetisers and a Multi-coloured sunset at Uluru, an icon of Australia.

Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa
Greet the dawn as renowned Artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light art installation of coloured glass spheres light up Uluṟu. Embrace the ancient stories of the Anangu people before visiting the Mutitjulu Waterhole and enjoying a three-course The Sounds of Silence Dinner.

On to Melbourne
This morning, fly to Melbourne, the cultural and food capital of Australia. Later this evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in a local restaurant.

The Yarra Valley
Venture to the Yarra Valley, famous for its boutique local food and wine and breathtaking scenery. Firstly, visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie to take a Masterclass. Visit a local winery to learn about their vintages before enjoying lunch with wines. Lastly, experience a gin tasting before returning to Melbourne for an evening at leisure.

Melbourne to Sydney
This morning take a tour of the city seeing the main sights before a walk through the world-famous laneways with their graffiti and art. You will then have lunch at a restaurant specialising in Indigenous food from the Torres Strait region, Big Esso by Mabu Mabu. Later, you will fly to Sydney where you will have a free evening to explore the vibrant harbour city.

Sydney Included Choice & Hunter Valley
Enjoy a Sydney sightseeing tour including seeing the famed Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Customise your day and join an Aboriginal guide for a 90-minute leisurely walkabout through the Rocks District. Or say ‘cheers’ to your local guide on a historic walking tour of some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.

Hunter Valley Wine Region
Spend the day exploring renowned wineries of the Hunter Valley Wine Region, best known for Semillion and Shiraz. Enjoy private wine tastings at some of the region's top estates and sit down to an exceptional tasting lunch. Visit the cellar doors, a cheese shop and a chocolatier this afternoon before spending the evening at leisure.

Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Sydney at Leisure Relaxed Start
Wake up to a day at leisure in the harbour city of Sydney. You may choose to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or take the ferry to Manly Beach. Late afternoon, join a VIP guided tour of the Sydney Opera House before a Celebration Dinner at Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong restaurant.

Farewell Sydney
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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