Hanoi – Sydney – Canberra – Melbourne: 7 Days, 6 Nights

19:30: Car and tour guide pick you up at the meeting point in Hanoi city center and transfer you to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Sydney. VN 787: HANSYD 2330 - 1315 +1. Overnight on board

13:15: Landing at Sydney International Airport. After immigration procedures, car and tour guide take you to visit Sydney city: (From April to October, landing time is 12:15 due to daylight saving time change in Australia)

Sydney Opera House – the symbol of Sydney: also known as the Sydney Opera House, this is one of the most unique architectural structures in the world shaped like a shell or sails filled with wind heading to sea.

Sydney Harbour Bridge: the largest steel arch bridge in the world. From the bridge, visitors can admire the impressive views of the city, including the Sydney Opera House.

The Rocks: located near Circular Quay railway station, this is the oldest neighborhood in Australia, attracting many visitors for shopping, dining, and walking.

Visit Darling Harbour - the famous "Harbor of Love" for couples.

Botanic Gardens - one of the large botanical gardens located in the center of Sydney, bringing a peaceful atmosphere of breezy paths with unique art installations and a fragrant rose garden.

Mrs Macquarie’s Chair – made from a sandstone rock in 1810 as a gift for Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales, so she could sit and watch ships arriving at the harbor along with the panoramic view of the bay.

18:00: Have dinner at a restaurant. After dinner, car transfers the group to the hotel for check-in and rest.

Overnight at Ibis Styles Sydney 3* hotel or equivalent in Sydney.

07:30: Breakfast at the hotel.

08:30: After breakfast, car and tour guide take you to visit:

Visit Watsons Bay: Home to Indigenous peoples of the waters off the South Head peninsula, this bay was named after Seaman Robert Watson, where the fleet anchored to protect the bay.

Bondi Beach – Bondi: one of the most glamorous beaches on the planet with blue sea, golden sand, many restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and a stunning coastal walking path.

Visit Sydney Fish Market: the famous and historic seafood market in Sydney, always bustling and lively, especially in the early morning with seafood auctions.

Free time for shopping at Sydney Duty Free.

12:00: Lunch at a restaurant, followed by a visit to:

Sydney Zoo, directly seeing iconic Australian wildlife such as Koala bears, Kangaroos, Dingo dogs, Emus, … You can feed them and capture memorable photos here.

18:00 Dinner at a local restaurant.

19:00 Car transfers the group back to the hotel.

Overnight at Ibis Styles Sydney 3* hotel or equivalent in Sydney.

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures.

After breakfast, car and tour guide take you to Canberra (287 km from Sydney ~ 3 hours drive) – the political capital of Australia, located between two major cities, Sydney and Melbourne. You visit:

New Parliament House, step inside to tour the architecture and chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Drive along the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin.

12:00: Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, continue sightseeing and photo opportunities:

Captain Cook Memorial Jet; Embassy area of various countries.

Take photos outside the Australian War Memorial - a place recording war relics, including the Vietnam War.

Take photos with Kangaroos (Canberra is located near Weston Park, if lucky you can take photos with Kangaroos).

Visit the Royal Australian Mint. You can hand-strike your own coin to keep as a souvenir.

Afternoon: Car transfers you to Canberra Airport for the flight to Melbourne.

VA0284 Boeing 737-800 18:55 CANBERRA (CBR) - MELBOURNE (MEL)

20:00: Arrive at Melbourne Airport. Car picks up the group at the airport and transfers to a restaurant for dinner. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.

Overnight at VICTORIA HOTEL MELBOURNE 3* or equivalent in Melbourne.

After breakfast, car transfers you to the suburb of Belgrave to visit:

Dandenong Ranges National Park. Stop to admire the primeval forest with giant trees, watch red-plumed birds or wild white cockatoos gathering, feed the birds and parrots, and take souvenir photos. Continue experiencing a ride on the Puffing Billy steam train dating back to 1900 (note: do not be late for the train). The train takes you through primeval forests with magnificent, vast, and fresh natural landscapes, bringing a relaxing and interesting experience.

OR Departure to Ballarat Town – Visit Sovereign Hill – an old gold mining site from the 19th century. Learn about the gold rush of the 1850s, preserved by Australians as a national tourism icon. Here you can try your luck panning for gold in the creek. A place to travel back in time and immerse yourself in the life of 19th-century gold diggers among theaters, bakeries, churches, schools, and entertainment areas.

Lunch at a restaurant.

After lunch, the group visits one of the oldest wineries in the Yarra Valley, Rochford Winery, to taste famous wines of the Yarra Valley region.

SPECIAL NOTE: In November, December, January, February, and March, fruit farms (Apples, cherries, strawberries…) may still be open for visitors. For departures in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, the company will check farm opening times to adjust the itinerary to visit Bacchus Marsh instead of wine tasting in Yarra Valley to suit the season (Strawberry farm fee: 10 AUD/guest including 500g to take home; Apple-Peach fee: 5 AUD/guest - pay according to picked quantity; Cherry fee: 12 AUD/guest… guests pay at the entrance). Bacchus Marsh - a fertile valley located northwest of Melbourne, famous for fruit orchards owned by Australian farmers. Here, you can hand-pick and taste fresh fruits (such as apples or peaches) filled with natural freshness (Fruit orchards depend on weather conditions; the program may change due to force majeure if orchards do not open. The company will check information and adjust the program accordingly).

Return to Melbourne city. If time permits, shop at major commercial centers in Melbourne.

18:00: Dinner at a restaurant.

Overnight at VICTORIA HOTEL MELBOURNE 3* or equivalent in Melbourne.<br>

SPECIAL WINTER TOURS DEPARTING ON JULY 7 & AUGUST 4 in Australia. The program will change the Dandenong/Ballarat visit to LAKE MOUNTAIN: Australia in any season is beautiful, enchanting, and memorable because each season offers unique charm and experiences, especially winter. When it is hot summer in Vietnam, it is cold winter here with snow covering high mountains and romantic landscapes. You can play in the snow and experience skiing; there are slopes for both professionals and beginners (ski gear rental fee self-funded).

08:00: Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00: Sightseeing tour of Melbourne city:

Fitzroy Gardens – the pride of Melbourne, strictly preserved, attracting many tourists, and a favorite wedding photography spot for photographers and couples;

Cooks' Cottage – located inside Fitzroy Gardens, built in 1755 by James Cook's parents. Although historical documents suggest James Cook never lived here, he frequently visited his parents. Today, most furnishings are not original to James Cook's family but reflect the characteristic era, serving as an attractive historical landmark (photos outside);

Flinders Street Station, completed in 1909, a cultural icon of Melbourne featuring a prominent dome, clock tower, and arched entrance. It is Australia's first railway station, serving the entire urban rail network;

St Patrick's Cathedral – world-renowned as a pioneering Gothic Revival architectural landmark;

Old Parliament House – built in 1856, featuring Victorian-style exterior architecture with gold-plated columns;

Walk along the Yarra River;

Try your luck at Crown Casino (18+ years old to enter);

Free time for sightseeing and shopping at major shopping centers in Melbourne.

18:00: Dinner at a restaurant.

Afterward, transfer to Melbourne Airport for the flight back to Hanoi.

Flight: VN 778 MELHAN 0050 – 0610 (From April, landing time is 07:10 due to daylight saving time change).

Overnight on board.

06:10: Landing at Noi Bai Airport. Car meets the group and transfers you back to the initial meeting point.

Farewell and end of program

Note:The itinerary may change to suit actual traffic conditions or seasons while still ensuring all sightseeing spots and hotel stays.