Duration(in days): 4
From: Sydney
To: Sydney
See more ideas for: Australia
Discover the most iconic city in Australia on this Sydney stopover. Spend three nights exploring the city - gazing up at the Harbour Bridge, exploring the impressive Opera House, strolling through the Botanical Gardens and learning about aboriginal history in the Rocks.
You will be greeted on arrival into Sydney and taken to your hotel where you will check in for your 3 night stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore Sydney; why not take a walk to Hyde Park and enjoy the lush green space right in the heart of the city, a perfect spot for relaxing after a long flight.
Spend a couple of days exploring the iconic city of Sydney. Why not head down to the harbour and join one of the many boat cruises to see the Harbour Bridge at its best? Stroll through the Botanic Gardens to Mrs Macquarie's Chair for the best views of the Opera House and the bridge before heading to one of the city's interesting museums. Find the best street food in the markets of the Rocks, hop on a bus to Bondi Beach to walk the famous Bondi to Coogee Trail or take the ferry to explore the beach suburb of Manly.
On Day 4, we've included a day tour to the Blue Mountains, to give you the opportunity to explore this spectacular region. Heading out to explore the endless sandstone peaks, green valleys and blue eucalptus forests, you'll first stop off a Calmsley Hill, a working farm where you'll meet koalas and kangaroos as well as enjoying morning tea. From here you'll visit all of the highlights of the Blue Mountains, including the Jamison Valley and Eaglehawk Lookout, with your guide avoiding the more crowded areas as you go. Admire the iconic Three Sisters and marvel at the waterfall from Govetts Leap, enjoying a delicious lunch in the village of Blackheath during the day.
After a final stroll around the iconic harbour, you'll be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport to connect with your onward flight.
Peak season in Sydney is Dec-Feb at the height of summer, during this time temperatures can reach the high 30s or beyond. Christmas and New Year are popular times to visit and must be booked well in advance, prices will be at a premium. March-May and Oct-Nov are shoulder seasons with pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Sydney is a year-round destination however, with lots of activities that run every day.
Our itineraries are designed to give you an idea of what is possible; all trips can be tailor-made to suit your needs so please speak to your travel consultant for a personal quote.