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Melbourne Food and Sydney Harbour

Two cities, good food and time to find your own favourites.

  1. 1Melbourne
  2. 2Yarra Valley
  3. 3Sydney
  4. 4Manly

From, per person~US$2,650

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Mar to May and Sep to Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend four nights each in Melbourne and Sydney, with well-located hotels and just one domestic flight. Enjoy a private valley trip, guided neighbourhood walks and dinner on the harbour, with several afternoons free.

Length
8 nights
Route
Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Melbourne…
Best time
Mar to May and Sep to Nov
Ideal for
First-time visitors who enjoy cities, food and waterfront stays

Why you'll love it

  1. Spend four nights each in Melbourne and Sydney
  2. Try local food on a guided Melbourne walk
  3. Visit the Yarra Valley with a private driver
  4. See inside the Sydney Opera House
  5. Take the ferry across the harbour to Manly
  6. Keep time free for meals and exploring

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Melbourne

    Meet your driver and settle into your hotel in central Melbourne. Take a short riverside walk if you feel rested; there are no activities at fixed times after your long journey.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in central Melbourne or Southbank
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 35–60 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Small Lanes and Local Food

    Explore central Melbourne with a private walking guide, stopping for coffee and a few local food tastings. Spend the afternoon visiting galleries or returning to a neighbourhood you liked.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in central Melbourne or Southbank
    • Getting there: Guided walk, about 3 hours

  3. Day 3

    Lunch in the Yarra Valley

    Travel to the Yarra Valley with a private driver for two winery tasting visits and a winery lunch, with time to enjoy each stop. If you do not drink alcohol, request food stops and alcohol-free options in advance.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in central Melbourne or Southbank
    • Getting there: Private car, about 2.5–3 hours total driving; 7–8 hours for the full trip

  4. Day 4

    A Free Day in Melbourne

    Spend today at the Royal Botanic Gardens, independent shops or over a long café lunch. Your central hotel makes it easy to return for a break between outings.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in central Melbourne or Southbank

  5. Day 5

    Fly to Sydney

    Your driver takes you to the airport for a late-morning flight to Sydney. On arrival, another driver takes you to your hotel, leaving the rest of the day to settle in and explore the nearby waterfront.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Circular Quay or The Rocks
    • Getting there: Flight, about 1.5 hours; allow 5–6 hours from hotel to hotel

  6. Day 6

    Sydney Walks and Harbour Dinner

    Join a Sydney Opera House guided tour at a set time, then explore The Rocks with a private walking guide. Rest in the afternoon before a harbour dinner cruise with other guests.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Circular Quay or The Rocks
    • Getting there: Walking; dinner cruise with other guests, about 2–3 hours

  7. Day 7

    Take the Ferry to Manly

    Cross the harbour by ferry and spend the day walking along Manly's seafront and visiting Shelly Beach. Take your time over lunch and return before evening, with no extra sightseeing stops.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Circular Quay or The Rocks
    • Getting there: Public ferry, about 30 minutes each way, plus walking

  8. Day 8

    Sydney Neighbourhoods and Bondi Beach

    Take a private half-day drive through Sydney's eastern neighbourhoods to Bondi Beach. Choose a short coastal walk or a café stop, then enjoy your final afternoon free.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in Circular Quay or The Rocks
    • Getting there: Private car, about 1.5–2 hours total driving

  9. Day 9

    Leave From Sydney

    Have breakfast before your driver takes you to the airport. Your pickup time suits your onward flight, with extra time allowed for city traffic.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 30–60 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 4 nights · days 1 to 44–5 star hotel in central Melbourne or Southbank
  2. 4 nights · days 5 to 84–5 star hotel in Circular Quay or The Rocks

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Mar to May and Sep to Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in 4–5 star hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers in both cities
  • Melbourne–Sydney economy flight with 20 kg checked baggage
  • Private Melbourne food walk with tastings
  • Private Yarra Valley trip, two tastings and lunch
  • Sydney Opera House entry and private guided walk through The Rocks
  • Harbour dinner cruise with other guests
  • Return ferry tickets to Manly
  • Private half-day trip along Sydney's coast

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals not listed as included
  • Extra baggage and optional activities
  • Indian taxes that apply to the booking

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two sharing a room, and includes the domestic flight; major events raise hotel prices.
  • Book your international flight into Melbourne and your flight home from Sydney; arrange your visitor visa in advance.
  • Pack layers for changing weather; share vegetarian, Jain or alcohol-free preferences before booking.

Before you go to Australia

Capital:
Canberra
Language:
English
Currency:
AUD

Questions

How many days is the Melbourne Food and Sydney Harbour trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Melbourne, Sydney, Manly, Sydney.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,49,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Mar to May and Sep to Nov.

What is included?

Eight nights in 4–5 star hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers in both cities, Melbourne–Sydney economy flight with 20 kg checked baggage, Private Melbourne food walk with tastings, Private Yarra Valley trip, two tastings and lunch, Sydney Opera House entry and private guided walk through The Rocks, Harbour dinner cruise with other guests, Return ferry tickets to Manly, Private half-day trip along Sydney's coast.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals not listed as included, Extra baggage and optional activities, Indian taxes that apply to the booking.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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