Mountains, Beach and Wine
Overview
Explore Sydney, one of the world’s most loved cities, and its sunny and vibrant buzz! Experience the stunning harbour with a dramatic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House as well as the Harbour Bridge. Indulge in a wide-ranging cultural lifestyle, diverse foods, and a vibrant cityscape, or visit the famous Bondi Beach and Manly Beach and any of Sydney’s five national parks.
The car rental and hotel stays are included in this package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.
Format
Locations
- Sydney
- Port Stephens
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights from Canada to Sydney, Australia (if the Flight and Hotel package option is chosen)
- 10 nights of accommodation in a 4-star hotel or similar
- 7-day car rental (Hyundai i30 or similar with inclusive cover)
- Private transfer to a hotel in Sydney
- Panoramic city tour of Sydney, harbour cruise, and lunch
- Self-guided Hunter Valley wine tour with a charcuterie lunch and etched bottle
- Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour for travel completed by December 31, 2025.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Sydney
Upon arrival in Sydney, take your private transfer to your hotel and check in, where you will spend the next three nights.
Spend the day at leisure exploring the city and its laid-back outdoor lifestyle, stunning views, colonial architecture, restaurants, and bars.
Day 2
Sydney panoramic city tour & cruise
Take a half-day panoramic Sydney city sights tour to the historic Rocks area and learn about Australia’s early convict history, then see the Central Business District (CBD) and Macquarie Street for magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
The tour takes you through Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Traveling along the coves and shores of one of the world's most impressive harbours, you will pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, and Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay. You’ll also travel to the famous Bondi Beach for a 30-minute stop to dip your toes in the sand.
The city tour will end at Darling Harbour, where you will embark on a 3-hour cruise with lunch and live commentary.
Meal(s): Lunch
Day 3
Sydney – At leisure
Take your time exploring Sydney at your own pace on your last day.
Day 4
Sydney – Blue Mountains
Check out of your hotel and make your way to the car rental location for the drive to Blue Mountains. Enjoy mesmerizing views along the way.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel for two nights and explore at leisure.
Day 5
Blue Mountains
Spend the day at leisure in the fresh mountain air overlooking Sydney and enter the spectacular Blue Mountains region, perfect for exploring New South Wales.
Discover activities along the way, such as the Three Sisters walking trail to the Echo Point lookout, bushwalking, nearby galleries, local dining, shopping, day spas, golf courses, and numerous attractions. Blue Mountains is the ideal destination for a romantic getaway or family escape.
Day 6
Blue Mountains to Hunter Valley
Check out of your hotel and mark your route as you drive toward the wineries of Hunter Valley, which is north of Sydney and one of Australia's major wine regions dating back to the early 1800s.
This region is well known for varietals such as Sémillon and Shiraz, plus numerous wineries that offer cellar door wine tastings and vineyard tours.
Check into your hotel and enjoy the valley scenery for the next two nights.
Day 7
Hunter Valley
Have a picnic among the vines today as you enjoy a self-guided tour of the on-site museum, followed by a masterclass and premium tasting tour from our in-house wine expert.
At the Cellar Door winery, you will enjoy a picnic hamper including a variety of charcuterie foods to enjoy along with a bottle of handpicked wine and etched glassware to take with you.
Meal(s): Light lunch
Day 8
Hunter Valley – Port Stephens
Check out of your Hunter Valley hotel for your drive to Port Stephens, which is known for its 26 golden sandy beaches.
Adventure seekers can enjoy quad biking and sandboarding at Stockton Beach Sand Dunes, horseback riding through the bush, or surfing in Anna Bay, Williamtown, and Salt Ash.
Check into a hotel for the next two nights of your journey.
Day 9
Port Stephens – At leisure
Continue exploring the area at leisure.
Day 10
Port Stephens – Sydney
Once checked out, make your way back to Sydney, where you will spend your last night at an airport area hotel.
Day 11
Return to Canada
Return your rental car at the airport and board your flight back to Canada.
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults, or 1 adult and 1 child).
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily service:
- January 2, 2024, until March 31, 2026
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Not included:
- Transfers (unless specified)
- Optional excursions
- Porterage fees
- Any meals/beverages (unless specified)
- Fuel, parking fees, traffic violations, additional driver fee, car upgrades, roadside assistance, insurance coverages, child car seats, luggage racks, additional rental nights, and late drop-off fees
- Airport service charges, personal accident insurance
- Gratuities
- Visa requirements
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Excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day or replaced with an alternate option depending on availability, weather, seasonality, and operational reasons beyond the supplier’s control.
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- Private airport transfer upon arrival to hotel
- Car rental
- Boat cruise