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5-Day Iconic Sydney and Blue Mountains

Customisable Itinerary
4.4 • 16 travellers have booked with Mira Z.

Trip Overview

Over five days, you'll indulge yourself in sightseeing Sydney discovering all the iconic spots of this beautiful city, such as cruising the harbour whilst dining on gourmet New South Wales produce and exploring the famous Blue Mountains National Park.

Your introduction to Sydney will begin with a tour of the major city highlights including Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Parliament House, Hyde Park, St Mary's Cathedral, Mrs Macquarie's Chair and the famous Bondi Beach, accompanied by an expert local guide. The evening that follows will see you cruising along the Sydney Harbour as the sun sets and night falls transforming the city.

Before you spend a morning exploring The Rocks, Sydney's colonial district, and hearing the story of Australia's first British settlement, you'll head out to the Blue Mountains on a nature and wildlife tour. Known for its tall forests, limestone formations, dramatic cliffs and gorges, and incredibly scenic lookouts, the Blue Mountains is a paradise for nature and wildlife lovers!

Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Cruising

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Sydney!

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Welcome to Sydney!

Today, you'll arrive in Sydney and head to your centrally-located hotel to check in. After getting settled at your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. Beautifully positioned around its stunning harbour at centre stage, Sydney is a fantastic multicultural hub buzzing with life. Sightseeing Sydney, shopping, eating, drinking and entertainment are all things this beautiful city does well, delivering a unique combination of cultures at each turn.

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    Accommodation

    The Ultimo Sydney4 star

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    Activities

    SydneyOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sydney Airport to UltimoOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Haymarket

    Sydney

Day 2

Sydney City Tour and Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

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Sydney City Tour and Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

Today, you'll be sightseeing in Sydney accompanied by an expert local guide. You'll visit the major highlights including Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Parliament House, Hyde Park, St Mary's Cathedral, Mrs Macquarie's Chair and the famous Bondi Beach. In the evening, you'll embark on a dinner cruise of Sydney's iconic harbour. Sydney Harbour is photogenic at any time of day, but as the sun sets and you get that pink glow, it really is something else.

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    Accommodation

    The Ultimo Sydney4 star

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    Activities

    Half-Day Sydney City Tour

    Journey Beyond Sydney Harbour Cruise with Dinner

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Haymarket

    Sydney

Day 3

Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Tour from Sydney

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Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Tour from Sydney

Today, you'll enjoy the natural splendour of the Blue Mountains by enjoying a self-guided walk or by visiting Scenic World. As well as taking in the iconic views, and visiting the famous Three Sisters, you'll have the opportunity to hand feed a Kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park and see a cuddly koala. This tour concludes with a river cruise under the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge into Circular Quay, or if you prefer, you can also disembark at Darling Harbour.

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    Accommodation

    The Ultimo Sydney4 star

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    Activities

    Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Tour

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Haymarket

    Newnes Plateau

Day 4

The Rocks Walking Tour

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The Rocks Walking Tour

This morning, you'll be taken on a leisurely walk through Sydney's colonial district, The Rocks, with a local professional guide. You'll hear the story of Sydney's convict past as you stroll along the shoreline of Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past oldest cottage and more. You'll wander down hidden alleyways, into shady courtyards, along cobbled laneways as you hear the story of Australia's first British settlement.

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    Accommodation

    The Ultimo Sydney4 star

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    Activities

    The Rocks Signature Walking Tour

    SydneyOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Haymarket

    Sydney

Day 5

Departure from Sydney

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Departure from Sydney

Today, your trip comes to an end as you check out of your hotel and take the transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from The Ultimo Sydney to Sydney Airport

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    Destinations

    Haymarket

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What’s included?

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 4 activities
  • 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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