Sydney,  AUSTRALIA  4 Days

Sydney, the most populated city in Australia and Oceania with over 5 million people. Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Sydney ranks 10th in the world in terms of quality of living, making it one of the most livable cities. Built attractions such as the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House are also well known to international visitors.

Before you go:

• Visa required - register online

• Travel Guide - Fodor’s Sydney

• Tourist map of Sydney and Sydney Harbor

DAY 1

• Arrive in Sydney, and transfer to your hotel.

• Take the airport train or Uber to Circular Quay, only a 17-minute ride.

  —Get the Sydney Opal card- it’s the best way to get around. <Rail Network>

• If time permits, explore the Circular Quay area.

• "The Quay" is the city's main ferry terminal - situated in the very heart of Sydney Cove. It serves as a gateway, connecting visitors to Sydney's major attractions, the central business district and the older, historic end of the city. <Read more>

• Where to stay: Sydney-Circular Quay/Rocks area.

  
  

DAY 2 and 3

• Take a tour or see a show at the Sydney Opera House.

  • The Opera House is a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. The building comprises multiple performance venues, which together host over 1,500 performances annually, attended by more than 1.2 million people.

  • Book an event. Buy event tickets well in advance.

• Explore “ The Rocks” - a neighborhood of historic passages in Sydney’s city center. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs.

  • Eat, drink and shop boutiques & markets amid with harbor views.

• Tackle the Harbor Bridge Climb.

  • Opened in 1932, the bridge is a world-renowned symbol of Australia. The tour takes two (2) hours to reach the Summit and one (1) hour to descent.

• We recommend the BigBus Sydney for an pleasant overview of the city.

  • Two (2) routes to choose from.: #1. City Tour-Red Route and #2. Bondi Tour-Blue Route.

  • FAQ’S about the bus.

• Shop and eat at Darling Harbor. It’s a well-known pedestrian district filled with a endless entertaining things to do. Visitors talk wildy about the abundance of shops, activities and restaurants offered, some calling it the most lively place to visit in Sydney.

  • <See and do> for all ages.

  • <map>

• Sea Life Sydney Aquarium - is one of the largest aquariums in the world located in Darling Harbor.

• Sydney Maritime Museum - great for kids, located at Darling Harbor. Notable vessels include the HMAS Vampire, a destroyer ship and the HMAS Onslow, a submarine. <video>

• Stroll the Royal Botanical Gardens and grab some nice views of the Opera House and Harbor Bridge.

  • <Check here> for upcoming events, community festivals and exhibitions while visiting.

• Take a historical walking Pub and Food tour.

• Hop on the ferry (30-minutes one way) to Manly Beach.

  • The ferry ride will award you with great views of Sydney from the harbor.

  • Upon arrival at Manly, the main street (Corso) connects Manly Wharf to the famous surf beach. A vibrant shopping area, the Corso is a a tree-lined promenade, where picnic tables overlook the beach. The area has cafés, restaurants and pubs.

• Overnight: Sydney

DAY 4

• Add a extra day in Sydney, choose another Australian destination / New Zealand or return home.

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sources: Wikipedia.org wikitravel.org

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