7 Days Three Cities, Three Trains

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DAY 1: MONDAY OR FRIDAY – Join The Overland in Adelaide

Travel aboard The Overland enjoying the scenery as the train winds its way through the Adelaide Hills and across the Murray River. Travel through Victoria passing the Grampians before arriving at Melbourne’s state-of-the-art Southern Cross Station. On arrival check in to the Batman’s Hill on Collins, your base for the next two nights.

DAY 2: TUESDAY OR SATURDAY – Melbourne

Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne this morning. Visit the Fitzroy Gardens with exclusive entry into Captain Cook’s Cottage. Highlights of this tour include Parliament House, Windsor Hotel, Queen Victoria Market, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Flinders Street Station, Young & Jackson’s Hotel and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Enjoy a stop at the Botanical Gardens and see the Shrine of Remembrance war memorial. Travel past Albert Park’s Grand Prix circuit and over the Westgate Bridge for panoramic views of Melbourne. See Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra River and the Art’s Centre. Finish your tour with a scenic one hour river cruise on the Yarra River, viewing the stunning city skyline. This afternoon is yours at leisure. (B)

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY OR SUNDAY – Melbourne and The XPT

Today is free to explore the many wonderful shops, cafes and sights of Melbourne. This evening join The XPT and settle in to your First Class Sleeper as you journey to Sydney. (B)

DAY 4: THURSDAY OR MONDAY – Sydney

Arrive into Sydney Central Station this morning. Make your way to the Travelodge Sydney where you will stay for the next two nights. Discover the sights of Sydney at your leisure. Why not visit The Rocks or Darling Harbour.

DAY 5: FRIDAY OR TUESDAY – Sydney

Join the City Hop On – Hop Off tour today. Stay onboard for a 90 minute guided tour of the city or hop on – hop off all day, it’s up to you. Enjoy stunning views over Sydney Cove and Circular Quay, see the Sydney Opera House and visit Milsons Point. Tour through the northern beaches of Freshwater Bay and Curl Curl, stop at the seaside resort of Manly. Visit the Sydney Aquarium, the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. (B)

DAY 6: SATURDAY OR WEDNESDAY – Join the mighty Indian Pacific

Take in any last minute sights this morning before joining the Indian Pacific. Spend your first night enjoying a delicious dinner along with the panoramic views of the Blue Mountains as you head west through New South Wales into the outback. (BD)

DAY 7: SUNDAY OR THURSDAY – Arrive Adelaide

Explore the unique outback city of Broken Hill on a Whistle Stop Tour† before reboarding for the rest of your journey to Adelaide. Your holiday concludes on arrival in Adelaide. (BL)

ALTERNATIVE DEPARTURE:
Sydney departs on Sunday or Thursday.
Melbourne departs on Tuesday or Saturday.

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