Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne, Barossa Valley, the Reef & Sydney

A 14 day trip to Australia

We are Official International Tour Operator for the Australian Open Tennis held in Melbourne January 18 31, 2016. Which part of the first Grand Slam of the season do you want to attend? If you go in the first week there are lots of games happening and chances to see even great players on the outer courts. The middle weekend is more of a party as all the locals come along. And the last week is serious finals time.

General Information

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Detailed Itinerary

Places Visited 

Melbourne, Adelaide and the Barossa Valley, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney

Departure Dates 

Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures.

Detailed Itinerary 

Day 1

DAY ONE - WELCOME TO MELBOURNE!
Australia s second-largest city, Melbourne boasts great festivals and shopping, a passion for food and wine, and fabulous arts. You ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel, the Crown Promenade Hotel.

Day 2

DAY TWO - WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE
See Melbourne the way few people ever do: from the perspective of a passionate Melbournian who will take you on a guided walking tour of the heart of the city. Join this indulgent morning walk through Melbourne's beautiful back streets and get orientated in the life of the city that locals love.

Day 3

DAY THREE - THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Take in all the tennis action. You ll have 4 tickets to the tennis sessions in Reserved Seating in the Rod Laver Area.

Day 4

DAY FOUR - THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Take in all the tennis action. You ll have 4 tickets to the tennis sessions in Reserved Seating in the Rod Laver Area.

Day 5

DAY FIVE Fly MELBOURNE to ADELAIDE
(Flights not included)
On arrival in Adelaide, pick up your rental car a compact automatic. Take a leisurely, easy drive from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley (approx. 1 hour). The Novotel Barossa Valley is brilliantly located for those who are interested in exploring the surrounding wineries of this stunning area or to sit back and enjoy the views from the hotel overlooking the area's vineyards.

Day 6

DAY SIX AT LEISURE
Spend you day exploring Australia s most renowned wine region.

Day 7

DAY SEVEN ADELAIDE
This morning head back into Adelaide. You ll stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Situated on Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide s newest hotel offers contemporary and stylish accommodation within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and other city attractions.

Day 8

DAY EIGHT Fly ADELAIDE to CAIRNS
(Flights not included)

On arrival you ll be transferred to Palm Cove - a serene village north of Cairns, set amidst an idyllic stretch of beach and luxurious resorts. You ll stay at the Sea Templae Resort & Spa the ultimate in luxurious, sophisticated accommodation and a tranquil escape, located right on the beach.

Day 9

DAY NINE - GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISE
Today you ll journey to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. Experience firsthand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one meter underwater.

Day 10

DAY TEN - AT LEISURE

Day 11

DAY ELEVEN Fly CAIRNS to SYDNEY
(Flights not included)

WELCOME TO SYDNEY! Stylish Sydney a cosmopolitan international city filled with vibrant life, character and a sense of daring. While you will find all the icons you know, such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, you will also find interesting people, cultural vibrancy and a positive spirit.

One arrival you ll be transferred to your hotel, The Grace Hotel. Sydney's elegantly restored, heritage-listed art deco hotel right in the heart of the city.

Day 12

DAY TWELVE - YACHT CRUISE ON SYDNEY HARBOUR
Today, come aboard and experience what it is like to "cruise like a local" on one of the most spectacular harbors in the world, with your local, friendly Australian hosts. Your personalized, tailor-made, 4-hour Sydney Harbour cruising experience will give you the opportunity to swim, fish, kayak, relax or sunbathe, with fabulous sight-seeing opportunities. Included in your tour today is a gourmet Australian BBQ lunch, with regional wines & local beers, plus 5-star service.

Day 13

DAY THIRTEEN - DELUXE BLUE MOUNTAIN ECO ADVENTURE
Take a real Australian journey into the heart of a unique World Heritage Region. From temperate rainforests to towering sandstone escarpments, you'll see it all. Departing the city, you arrive at Featherdale Wildlife Park where you enjoy a special environment free of other tourists. Our lunch destination is in the heart of the Blue Mountains, where we relax to enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch. We stop for views of the famous 3 Sisters away from the crowds. See kangaroos in their natural environment while enjoying a complimentary glass of champagne or fruit juice.

Day 14

DAY FOURTEEN JOURNEY HOME
(Flights not included)

Price

Price 

14 days - from $ 3,412. The price is subject to currency fluctuations of the AUD and USD.

Please inquire for a custom quote. The price is customized based on final hotel choices, travel dates, and other custom preferences.