Aerial view of the Melbourne skyline with the city-centre high-rises and tree-lined parks in the foreground

Australian Highlights

The turquoise of the Coral Sea, the deep green of the rainforest, powdery white sand, the ochre earth of the Red Centre. This is your palette on this tour from Melbourne to Sydney, which takes in sparkling cities and the Outback as well as World Heritage-listed sites – Uluru-Kata Tjuta and the Great Barrier Reef.

Dates and prices

Fixed departure dates (see Services)

Dates

Price from, in CHF p.p.

01.04.2025 - 31.03.2027

CHF p.p. 7,620

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Coach/minibus tour

English-speaking guide

Itinerary
Australian Highlights

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Day 1 Melbourne On arrival in Melbourne, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, meet your guide and fellow travellers over a welcome drink and dinner at a riverside restaurant.

Day 2 Melbourne Join your guide for a tour of the city through Melbourne's famous hidden laneways. You discover the city's eclectic little lanes, its arcades, its café culture and its fascinating street art. Then there is free time to explore the city on your own. Take the opportunity of an optional excursion to Phillip Island to watch the nightly ritual of the penguin parade (at your own expense).

Day 3 Melbourne Take time to wander around Melbourne, exploring its shops, galleries and suburbs. Perhaps you would like to set off on a long drive along the Great Ocean Road. Travelling this scenic route, prepare yourself for breathtaking views.

Day 4 Melbourne – Uluru Today you set off to discover the magnificent rust-red landscapes of Ayers Rock. This afternoon you explore the largest rock monolith in the world. Follow your guide to the ideal spot to capture Uluru as the last light of the day fades.

Day 5 Uluru and Kata Tjuta This morning you witness a magnificent sunrise over Uluru. This spiritual place reveals itself through the stories of the Anangu, custodians of this arid and remote landscape, as you explore the base of the rock on a guided experience. Later, an Anangu artist explains what makes this place so sacred through an introduction to Western Desert art. The red desert accompanies you to Kata Tjuta, where you walk among the immense domes of this ancient rock formation.

Day 6 Uluru – Cairns Before you leave for Cairns, there is free time to admire Bruce Munro's art installation Field of Light (optional experience) or to climb to the top of a sand dune and watch a magnificent sunrise over this region, unique in the world (at your own expense).

Day 7 Cairns Today the choice is yours! Board a crocodile cruise, travel by scenic train through a rainforest, or immerse yourself in nature and learn traditional hunting and gathering techniques in the Daintree Rainforest. End the day with a meal on the Cairns waterfront, where regional seafood is showcased on a wood-fired grill.

Day 8 Great Barrier Reef Board a catamaran to explore a palette of colours and a variety of marine species. Put on a mask and snorkel and dive into this underwater world, or observe this incredible biodiversity from an observatory without getting wet.

Day 9 Cairns – Sydney You fly to Australia's largest city and enjoy free time to explore the vibrant metropolis of Sydney.

Day 10 Sydney Start your day with a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House and delve into its architectural and artistic secrets. Then admire the city from the water on a Sydney Harbour cruise. The afternoon is devoted to Bondi Beach, the most famous beach in the world.

Days 11–12 Sydney Time at leisure to explore Sydney, head off to discover the Blue Mountains or, why not, stay close to the harbour and admire it from above with a Sydney Harbour Bridge climb. A multitude of options awaits you on these free days.

Day 13 Sydney Your stay ends after breakfast with a return transfer to the airport or an individual extension.

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Services

Departure dates

2026: 08.11., 15.11.*, 22.11.*, 06.12., 20.12.*
2027: 03.01., 10.01.*, 17.01., 24.01.*, 31.01., 07.02.*, 14.02.*, 21.02., 28.02.*, 07.03., 14.03.*, 21.03.
* Guaranteed departures

Included in the price

English-speaking guide
Travel by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Accommodation in superior hotels
12 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
Domestic flights
Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
Activities and sightseeing as per itinerary

Not included in the price

Meals and drinks not mentioned
Personal expenses and tips
Optional activities

Important

Day 1: your flight must arrive at Melbourne Airport before 12:00
Day 13: your flight can depart from Sydney Airport at any time
Please note that the tour price is flexible depending on demand, season and availability.

Prices in CHF per person