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Arrive Melbourne · Depart Sydney · 8 days / 7 nights

Melbourne to Sydney · 8 days / 7 nights in Australia

From Melbourne, see Phillip Island penguins, a steam railway, the Great Ocean Road, Canberra, Sydney Opera House and the Blue Mountains before departing Sydney. 2026 departures: September 14, October 12, November 16 and December 7. Limited places on September 14 receive USD $50 off per person.

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START & FINISHArrive Melbourne · Depart Sydney
PACESee the day-by-day itinerary; confirm walking and transfer requirements
TRANSPORTATIONMELSYD8 · Melbourne to Sydney
ESTIMATED PRICEAsk for current pricingUSD per person · Multi-day hotel and cruise estimates usually assume double occupancy; airfare is usually separate

DAY BY DAY

A purpose to each day,
with the demanding parts made clear.

This is a representative rhythm for the journey. Cities, hotels, and sightseeing order may change by departure date. Before you decide, we review the final version with you point by point.

DAY 01

Arrive Melbourne | Airport pickup

Transfer during the designated pickup window, check in and rest after your flight.

DAY 02

Melbourne | Phillip Island penguins

See city landmarks, visit the koala conservation area and watch the evening penguin return on Phillip Island.

DAY 03

Steam railway | Sovereign Hill

Ride a historic steam train, then explore Victoria's gold-rush history at Sovereign Hill.

DAY 04

Great Ocean Road | Return to Melbourne

Choose a coach, smaller vehicle or another available option for coastal scenery and the Twelve Apostles.

DAY 05

Melbourne · Albury · Canberra

Travel north across state lines via Albury to Australia's capital.

DAY 06

Canberra · Sydney

Visit landmarks including Parliament House and the War Memorial, then continue to Sydney.

DAY 07

Sydney | Opera House and Blue Mountains options

Get to know Sydney; ask about the Chinese Opera House interior tour and Blue Mountains arrangements according to weather and energy.

DAY 08

Depart Sydney

Transfer to the airport at the designated time. With a later flight, confirm transport before planning a final harbor walk.

WHAT THE PRICE COVERS

What is usually included,
and what is usually separate.

Suppliers and departures differ. Use this as a reading guide, not as a substitute for the final confirmation.

Usually included

✓ 7 nights of itinerary accommodation

✓ Listed bilingual Chinese/English guide and vehicle services

✓ City sightseeing in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney

✓ Arrangements for Phillip Island, the steam railway and Blue Mountains

✓ Melbourne airport pickup and Sydney drop-off within designated windows

✓ Chinese Opera House interior tour subject to departure confirmation

Usually separate

+ Multi-city international flights and airport transfer times

+ Actual double, single or child-with-bed total

+ Included admission for Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road and Blue Mountains

+ Sydney night tour, cable car and other optional activities

+ Australian visa, insurance and entry requirements

+ Hotel standard, luggage, meals and local service charges

TRIP INQUIRY

For current departures and prices,
send your dates and party size.

Please also include children, older travelers, mobility needs, or room requests.

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