Visit Sydney, the Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley

Itinerary in brief:

• 3 nights Sydney
• 2 nights Blue Mountains
• 2 nights Hunter Valley   

Day 1: Arrive Sydney

On arrival in Sydney, you'll be met at the airport and driven into the city for your hotel checking in for three nights. 

Included: Transfer, 4* hotel

Days 2 & 3: Sydney

You have two full days now to explore Sydney, so 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. If you want to get out of the city, 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.

During your time in Sydney we've included a illi-Langi The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming tour. This 90 minute tour takes you for a leisurely walkabout with an Aboriginal guide in The Rocks in Sydney. It's the perfect way to explore this area and gives you the opportunity to discover how the ancient Aboriginal DreamTime is still alive within the modern Sydney landscape. You'll learn about the billion-year-old harbour, marine environment, sandstone strata, waterways, flora and fauna and how it shapes Aboriginal thought and behaviour.

Included: Walking tour of the Rocks, 4* hotel

Day 4: Drive to the Blue Mountains

You will pick up your rental car today and drive almost 3 hours to your next stop, Katoomba – the gateway to the Blue Mountains. Known for its dramatic scenery, this region encompasses eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages, a perfect place to enjoy some great walks and take in the views.

Included: Car hire, 4* hotel

Day 5: Blue Mountains

Today is yours to explore the Blue Mountains at your leisure. Why not start with a visit to Echo Point to soak up the most famous view of the Three Sisters rocks, perfect in the warm morning light. After this you could enjoy the hike down the Giant Stairway to Honeymoon Point before stopping into quaint Leura for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Scenic World, where you can hop on the cable car for spectacular views over the Jamison Valley. Finish your day with a relaxing dinner and a glass of local wine after a busy day exploring. 

Included: Car hire, 4* hotel

Day 6: Drive to the Hunter Valley

Depart the Blue Mountains region at your leisure today, you have a 3-hour drive ahead of you taking you to Pokolbin, only a short drive from Hunter Valley. You'll be staying at Spicers Guesthouse, a serene and peaceful retreat in the native bushland, where cosy rooms open onto the colourful gardens. Spend your time here, enjoying a treatment in the spa, sipping wine by the firepit and soaking up the relaxing atmosphere. The rest of the day is yours at leisure, relax at Spicers Guesthouse enjoying the scenery, go for a swim in the pool and enjoy a delightful dinner. 

Included: Car hire, Spicers Guesthouse

Day 7: Hunter Valley

Today you'll head out on a fantastic tour to experience the best of the Hunter Valley. You'll enjoy several stops at different wineries, tasting local wines and feasting on a mouth-watering grazing box amongst the vines. You'll also get to experience a cheese and wine pairing mastervlass with 7 different cheeses together. Look out for local kangaroos as you enjoy artisan chooclate and try a range of craft beers at a nearby brewery. You'll be needing a small dinner after this brilliant day in the Hunter Valley. 

Included: Car hire, Uncork the Hunter tour, Spicers Guesthouse

Day 8: Depart  Sydney

After breakfast, you'll drive back to Sydney Airport in time for your onwards flight.