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Introduction to Melbourne

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Available in English Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    3½ hours

  • Start time

    Start time: 0810h (8:10am)
    Duration: 3½ hours

  • Meeting Point
    Your hotel in Melbourne. (Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
  • Ending Point

    Your hotel in Melbourne

Key Highlights

  • Experience Melbourne’s culture, sports, and history
  • Visit Port Phillip Bay’s art centre
  • Tour the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Grand Prix racetrack
  • Shop at Queen Victoria’s Market
  • Explore Captain Cook’s Cottage

Overview

Melbourne, often described as a 'Garden City', is a seamless blend of pristine greenery and rich heritage. On this holiday to Victoria in Australia, you will witness a perfect blend of colonial history and natural beauty. See the diverse species of flora in the Melbourne gardens. Feel the power of the Australian ‘hot seat’ on a visit to the Parliament House.

Don't miss Captain Cook’s Cottage, the only 18th century structure in the city. This two-storey sandstone and brick cottage will amaze you with its beautiful design, embellished with an old fireplace, a baroque dinning table, exquisite cutlery and a majestic wooden staircase. Shop at the Queen Victoria Market, visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Grand Prix racetrack. Learn more about Melbourne’s history by stopping at Port Phillip Bay and its art centre. This trip to the Victorian capital city will leave you spellbound.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel and travel in a luxury coach listening to commentary for this morning tour of Melbourne. You will be accompanied by a guide as you visit the Fitzroy Gardens, which are spread over 26 hectares and famous for a variety of flora and fauna. Visit

Captain Cook's cottage. This two-storey sandstone and brick cottage will amaze you with its beautiful design, embellished with an old fireplace, a baroque dinning table, exquisite cutlery and a majestic wooden staircase.

See the Parliament House and shop for souvenirs at the Queen Victoria Market.

See the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Grand Prix racetrack. Learn more about Melbourne’s history by stopping at Port Phillip Bay and its art centre.

See the Flinders Street Station, Melbourne's railway station. Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Shrine of Remembrance.

After having seen the many attractions of Melbourne on this sightseeing tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel. The tour ends at your hotel.

Inclusions

  • Entrance fee
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transportation in luxury coach with commentary

Exclusions

  • Meals

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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