Best of Hobart and Sydney Two Port Package

2 Port Package

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This package includes: Hobart Highlights, and The Story of Sydney

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Hobart Highlights

Shore Excursion Size

Standard

Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours

Activity Level

Moderate

Shore Excursion Leaves From

An approximate 5 to 15-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is require to reach your departure location depending on where your ship is docked. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.

Food/Beverage Provided Not Included

Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are suggested.

Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over pavement, gravel, and packed dirt. There are some steps. A fold up wheelchair can be stored on the vehicle.

Hobart Highlights

Welcome to Hobart, a city of yachts and spinnakers, gardens and galleries, sandstone cottages and stately Georgian homes, a city built on the pain and toil of yesteryear English convicts.

Your tour of Hobart begins as you join an experienced and knowledgeable local driver guide, who will share tales of life in the city. Pass through Salamanca Place with its restored sandstone warehouses, now repurposed as cafes, galleries and shops. Continue then through Battery Point, an area filled with historic quaint cottages, Georgian mansions and cafes.

Proceed on through the suburb of South Hobart to the Cascade Gardens at the foot of the historic Cascade Brewery building. View the outside of this unique example of early architecture in a lovely garden setting. Your next stop in this tour of Hobart is to view the exterior of the ruins of the Female Factory, a one-time prison for female convicts and mentioned in Bryce Courtenay's novel, "The Potato Factory."

Your journey returns to the city streets before heading across the Tasman Bridge, which spans the Derwent River and stops at Rosny Park Lookout. Views of Hobart from the Eastern Shore with Mount Wellington as a backdrop make for a great photo opportunity. The next stop will allow you free time to explore the exquisite Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, before returning to the Hobart City waterfront and your ship.

The Story of Sydney

Shore Excursion Size

Small

Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours

Activity Level

Easy

Shore Excursion Leaves From

Cruise Ships' Pier.

Food/Beverage Provided Not Included

Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable seasonal clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and rain protection if necessary.

Restrictions Participants must be able to step in and out of the vehicle. Some easy walking is involved. This tour can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs or walkers if a traveling companion can assist. This tour cannot accommodate luggage.

The Story of Sydney

Set around the Sydney Harbor on this fascinating excursion. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of beautiful Sydney as your tour unfolds. Beginning in the suburbs of The Rocks, you'll reach Macquarie street before driving through the Double Bay shopping district. Driving onto Bondi Beach, you'll be privy to coastal views of Watsons Bay. Then walk the Bondi to Bronte coastal path before reaching the arts and entertainment district.

Established in 1788, Sydney is the site of Britain's first colony in Australia. The Rocks, the city's oldest suburb, is the first destination on your tour. The complicated penal history is covered as you see the lifestyle enjoyed by the citizens today.

Next, you'll visit Macquarie Street, where the story of Lachlan and Elisabeth and how they changed the face of Sydney with a tremendous vision is shared. Thereafter, enjoy a drive through the upmarket shopping district of Double Bay.

The coastal views of Watsons Bay and Vaucluse are then seen before visiting Bondi Beach, serving as an international launching point for whale watching. Enjoy panoramic views of the coastline before reaching the vibrant culture and entertainment and shopping boutiques in Chinatown and Darling Harbour. Conclude your tour with a return trip to the port.

Book this Sydney tour today for a memorable Australia excursion.

Please Note: This tour cannot accommodate luggage. This tour is for cruise guests who need to be picked up and dropped off at the cruise pier. If you require to pick up from a hotel, please refer to our pre-cruise tours.