9 Days Melbourne and Sydney Highlights Tour

Australia, Oceania · 9D | 8N · Melbourne

Overview

9 days, 8 nights starts Melbourne from SGD 2,012/person

This 9 Days Melbourne and Sydney Highlights Tour combines two of Australia's most visited cities with a selection of guided sightseeing experiences. Spend 3 nights in Melbourne and 4 nights in Sydney while visiting the Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Blue Mountains, Bondi Beach, and Sydney Opera House.

The package includes airport transfers, accommodation, daily breakfast, a Puffing Billy Rainforest Tour, Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing Tour with Lunch, Blue Mountains Adventure Tour, Sydney Bondi Beach, Sydney Opera House Guided Tour, and a Merlin 2 Attraction Pass. All sightseeing tours operate on a shared Seat In Coach (SIC) basis with other travellers. This itinerary is designed for arrivals into Melbourne on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday to align with the included touring programme.

IMPORTANT – Fixed Departure Dates

All tours are subject to minimum participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking

Highlights

Sydney and Bondi Beach Tour Visit Sydney city attractions and Bondi Beach.

Sydney Opera House Guided Tour 1 hour English-language guided tour of the Sydney Opera House.

Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing Tour Full day tour with lunch and Strawberry Farm visit (November–April).

Puffing Billy Rainforest Tour Historic steam train journey through the Dandenong Ranges.

Perks Included

Hotels
Meals
Transfers

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Melbourne

Highlights: Melbourne Arrival, Melbourne CBD, Free Time at Leisure

Meals: None

Arrive in Melbourne and transfer to your hotel via the included shared airport transfer service. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Australia's cultural capital at your own pace. Wander through Melbourne's famous laneways, discover riverside dining along the Yarra River, or simply relax before your regional sightseeing experiences begin.

Day 2 : Puffing Billy Rainforest Tour

Highlights: Puffing Billy Steam Train, Dandenong Ranges, Rainforest Scenery, Heritage Railway Experience, Shared Half Day Tour

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, join your included half day shared Puffing Billy Rainforest Tour. Travel to the Dandenong Ranges and board the historic Puffing Billy steam train, one of Victoria's most beloved heritage attractions. Travel through towering forests, fern gullies, and scenic countryside while enjoying the charm of this century old railway.
Following the tour, return to Melbourne and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. You may wish to explore Melbourne's laneways, riverside precincts, shopping districts, or local cafés.

Day 3 : Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

Highlights: Mornington Peninsula, Coastal Views, Regional Victoria, Included Lunch, Strawberry Farm (Nov-Apr), Shared Full Day Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, enjoy a shared full day tour to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Known for its coastal views, vineyards, boutique townships, and relaxed atmosphere, the peninsula offers a wonderful contrast to Melbourne's city environment. Lunch is included during the tour.
Travellers visiting between November and April will also enjoy a visit to a local Strawberry Farm, adding a seasonal highlight to the experience before returning to Melbourne.

Day 4 : Melbourne to Sydney

Highlights: Melbourne Departure, Sydney Arrival, Free Time in Sydney

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your own way to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight to Sydney (flight not included). Upon arrival in Sydney, transfer to your hotel using the included shared airport transfer service.
The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. You may wish to visit Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, or enjoy your first views of Sydney Harbour.

Day 5 : Blue Mountains Adventure Tour

Highlights: Blue Mountains, Scenic Lookouts, Mountain Landscapes, Shared Full Day Tour

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, join your included shared full day Blue Mountains Adventure Tour. Travel beyond Sydney into one of Australia's most celebrated natural regions. Admire dramatic sandstone escarpments, forested valleys, and panoramic viewpoints while experiencing the beauty of this UNESCO listed landscape.
Return to Sydney in the evening.

Day 6 : Bondi Beach Excursion

Highlights: Bondi Beach, Free Time in Sydney

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, join your included Bondi Beach Tour. Visit one of Australia's most well-known beach destinations and enjoy time to explore the area at your own pace before returning to Sydney.
The remainder of the day is free for your own activities. You may wish to visit Circular Quay, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, shopping precincts, or waterfront dining areas.Later, enjoy a 1 Hour Sydney Opera House Guided Tour conducted in English. Step inside this famous landmark and gain insight into its remarkable architecture, history, and role as one of Australia's leading performing arts venues.
The remainder of the day is free for personal exploration around Circular Quay, The Rocks, or Darling Harbour.

Day 7 : Sydney Opera House Guided Tour & Merlin 2 Attraction Pass

Highlights: Sydney Opera House Guided Tour, Merlin 2 Attraction Pass, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, make your way to the Sydney Opera House for your included 1 Hour Non Exclusive Guided Tour conducted in English. Learn about the history, architecture, and significance of one of Australia's most recognised landmarks while exploring selected areas within the venue.
Following the tour, enjoy your included Merlin 2 Attraction Pass and choose any two participating attractions at your own pace. Options include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds Sydney, and Sydney Tower Eye.
The remainder of the day is free for further exploration around Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, and Sydney's city centre.

Day 8 : Sydney at Leisure

Highlights: Free Day in Sydney, Independent Exploration, Harbour Precincts, Shopping and Dining Opportunities

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure to discover Sydney according to your own interests. Explore the city's shopping precincts, visit museums and galleries, stroll along the harbour, or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Australia's most famous city.

Day 9 : Departure from Sydney

Highlights: Hotel Check Out, Sydney Airport Transfer, Departure

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Sydney Airport via the included Seat In Coach transfer service.
We hope you have enjoyed discovering the regional landscapes of Victoria and the iconic attractions of Sydney. Thank you for choosing Fayyaz Travels and we wish you a pleasant journey home.

Inclusions

Return Melbourne Airport – Hotel shared transfers on SIC basis
Return Sydney Airport – Hotel shared transfers on SIC basis
3 nights accommodation at a 4 star hotel or similar with daily breakfast in Melbourne
4 nights accommodation at a 3 star hotel or similar with daily breakfastin Sydney
Shared half day Puffing Billy Rainforest Tour on SIC basis
Shared full day Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing Tour with Lunch on SIC basis
Strawberry farm visit (November–April only) on SIC basis
Shared full day Blue Mountains Adventure Tour on SIC basis
Shared Sydney & Bondi Beach Tour on SIC basis
Sydney Opera House 1 Hour Non Exclusive Guided Tour (English) on SIC basis
Merlin 2 Attraction Pass Only
Shared Seat In Coach sightseeing tours as per itinerary
24 hours phone support during the tour

Exclusions

International and domestic flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with flight arrangements.)
Visa fees and visa processing charges (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements.)
Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
Airport transfers for children below 7 years old in Melbourne are not allowed due to child seat policy. Private transfer will be arrange separately with additional surcharge
Private airport transfer is possible with additional surcharge
Airport transfers pick up and drop off details are subject to schedule
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional tours and attractions not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses, gratuities, and porterage
Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions
The package combines shared Seat-In-Coach (SIC) tours and transfers with other travellers
Single supplement is 1040 SGD for solo travellers
Additional transfer surcharges apply for private airport transfers operating between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM and on 25 Dec, 31 Dec, and 1 Jan
Child policies and minimum age requirements may vary
Supplement for child occupying a bed is 471 SGD per child
Sydney Opera House Guided Tour is a 1 Hour English language tour and remains subject to venue operations, performance schedules, rehearsals, maintenance works, and availability
Package price is valid until 30 Mar 2027, except the below mentioned surcharges
Additional hotel surcharges may apply for the Melbourne hotel during Spring Racing Carnival (Oct–Nov 2026), AFL Grand Final (25–26 Sep 2026) at 100 SGD per room per night, Australian Open Tennis (15–31 Jan 2027) at A 105 SGS per room per night, Christmas, New Year, and Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (Mar 2027 – dates TBA)
Additional hotel surcharges may apply for the Sydney hotel at 22 SGD per room per night during 01 Oct–30 Nov 2026 and 01 Feb–31 Mar 2027
Additional hotel surcharges may apply for the Sydney hotel at 155 SGD per room per night during the Sydney Marathon, Christmas period, New Year period, and Chinese New Year (06–20 Feb 2027). Mardi Gras surcharges are subject to confirmation
Hotel surcharges, blackout dates, accommodation restrictions, and event periods remain subject to change without prior notice
Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
Hotel room allocations, transfers, sightseeing tours, and final package pricing remain subject to supplier confirmation
All tours are subject to minimum participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
This package is designed for arrivals into Melbourne on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday to align with the operating schedules of the included Melbourne sightseeing tours
Sequences of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, flight schedules, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible.

Tour Prices

Hotel	Room	Per person	Single add-on
4-star	Twin sharing (2 pax)	SGD 2,012	SGD 1,908

Twin sharing is per person for two in one room. Single add-on is the extra per-person rate for a third guest sharing the same twin room. For other options, email us.

FAQ

What is included?

Return Melbourne Airport – Hotel shared transfers on SIC basis
Return Sydney Airport – Hotel shared transfers on SIC basis
3 nights accommodation at a 4 star hotel or similar with daily breakfast in Melbourne
4 nights accommodation at a 3 star hotel or similar with daily breakfastin Sydney
Shared half day Puffing Billy Rainforest Tour on SIC basis
Shared full day Mornington Peninsula Sightseeing Tour with Lunch on SIC basis
Strawberry farm visit (November–April only) on SIC basis
Shared full day Blue Mountains Adventure Tour on SIC basis
Shared Sydney & Bondi Beach Tour on SIC basis
Sydney Opera House 1 Hour Non Exclusive Guided Tour (English) on SIC basis
Merlin 2 Attraction Pass Only
Shared Seat In Coach sightseeing tours as per itinerary
24 hours phone support during the tour

What is not included?

International and domestic flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with flight arrangements.)
Visa fees and visa processing charges (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements.)
Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
Airport transfers for children below 7 years old in Melbourne are not allowed due to child seat policy. Private transfer will be arrange separately with additional surcharge
Private airport transfer is possible with additional surcharge
Airport transfers pick up and drop off details are subject to schedule
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional tours and attractions not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses, gratuities, and porterage
Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions
The package combines shared Seat-In-Coach (SIC) tours and transfers with other travellers
Single supplement is 1040 SGD for solo travellers
Additional transfer surcharges apply for private airport transfers operating between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM and on 25 Dec, 31 Dec, and 1 Jan
Child policies and minimum age requirements may vary
Supplement for child occupying a bed is 471 SGD per child
Sydney Opera House Guided Tour is a 1 Hour English language tour and remains subject to venue operations, performance schedules, rehearsals, maintenance works, and availability
Package price is valid until 30 Mar 2027, except the below mentioned surcharges
Additional hotel surcharges may apply for the Melbourne hotel during Spring Racing Carnival (Oct–Nov 2026), AFL Grand Final (25–26 Sep 2026) at 100 SGD per room per night, Australian Open Tennis (15–31 Jan 2027) at A 105 SGS per room per night, Christmas, New Year, and Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (Mar 2027 – dates TBA)
Additional hotel surcharges may apply for the Sydney hotel at 22 SGD per room per night during 01 Oct–30 Nov 2026 and 01 Feb–31 Mar 2027
Additional hotel surcharges may apply for the Sydney hotel at 155 SGD per room per night during the Sydney Marathon, Christmas period, New Year period, and Chinese New Year (06–20 Feb 2027). Mardi Gras surcharges are subject to confirmation
Hotel surcharges, blackout dates, accommodation restrictions, and event periods remain subject to change without prior notice
Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
Hotel room allocations, transfers, sightseeing tours, and final package pricing remain subject to supplier confirmation
All tours are subject to minimum participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
This package is designed for arrivals into Melbourne on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday to align with the operating schedules of the included Melbourne sightseeing tours
Sequences of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, flight schedules, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible.

How long is the tour?

9D | 8N

When does the tour start?

Melbourne

How many days is the itinerary?

9 days

How do prices work?

Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.

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