This amazing trip was planned for a Midwest couple who were huge tennis fans. This couple had never been to Australia but were certainly world travelers. One of their dreams was to go to the Australian Tennis Open. So they wanted to experience the tennis tournament and hit the highlights of Australia. After seeing the Open, which is the first grand slam tournament of the year, so they got to see the best tennis players in the world, they headed to Sydney to explore the cosmopolitan city. They also did a privately guided tour of the country’s grand canyon, the Blue Mountains. Their final stop was at the luxury resort, Qualia, which is located gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Suggested Length: 10 Days
Day 1
Upon arrival in Australia, and once you clear customs, you will make your own way to the domestic terminal, where you will board your flight to Hamilton Island. Once you land, you will be met by Qualia staff and escorted VIP style to your luxury resort for the next 3 nights. A byword for Hamilton Island luxury, qualia is situated on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island surrounded by all the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef. With a relaxed aspect and mesmerizing calmness, time seems to stretch forever.
Qualia Island Resort
Day 2 (B)
Day at Leisure. Spend your day exploring the famous Great Barrier Reef or cooling off in your own private plunge pool.
Qualia Island Resort
Day 3 (B)
Day at Leisure. Day at leisure to enjoy Hamilton Island. Perhaps play a round of golf at the island’s new course, or enjoy a private picnic on one of the world’s most beautiful locations, Whitehaven Beach.
Qualia Island Resort
Day 4 (B)
Time to bid adieu to your island paradise head to Melbourne, Australia’s second city. Upon arrival, your private car will escort you along to your hotel ideally situated on Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River. Spend the next three days at the Rod Lever Arena watching world class tennis at one of the sport’s most exciting events. This package includes corporate seating to the event, which has the following bonuses: reserved Rod Laver Arena seating, contemporary Australian Summer seasonal menu, a selection of wine, beer and soft drinks, personalized reserved dining table, official Australian Open tournament program, access to an exclusive corporate bar, and access to the corporate snack facilities on Rod Laver Arena concourse
4.5-star Melbourne hotel hotel
Day 5 (L)
Day session at the Australian Open
4.5-star Melbourne hotel hotel
Day 6 (D)
Evening session at the Australian Open
4.5-star Melbourne hotel hotel
Day 7
A short flight brings you to your home for the next 3 nights -- iconic Sydney. Cosmopolitan and well landscaped, Sydney is a feast for the eyes with plenty to offer any type of traveler. Your five-star hotel is just minutes from Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
5-star hotel in Sydney
Day 8 (B, L)
Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Blue Mountains. Enjoy the beauty and wilderness of this area from the quiet, secluded lookouts and pristine valleys. Gain insight into the rich aboriginal culture with a visit to Muru Mittigar Cultural Centre. Learn about bush foods, see tools and weapons, and explore local beliefs. Encounter wildlife in its natural setting. See Kangaroos just meters away and discover the wide, vibrant range of Australian birds and animals.
5-star hotel in Sydney
Day 9 (B)
Today is at your leisure to enjoy Sydney however you please. Perhaps you’d like to add a day tour to the Hunter Wine Valley in a classic Bentley, a night at the Opera or the Ballet that starts with a delicious meal and tour of the Sydney Opera House, or a personally guided tour through the Olympic Village, home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
5-star hotel in Sydney
Day 10
Head to the airport today to catch your flight back home. Leave with memories to last a lifetime knowing that you have experienced some of the best of the land “Down Under!”