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Vivid Festival of Light, Sydney

There is no better time to visit Sydney than during the world’s largest festival of light!

5 Days

9 to 13 June 2025

Active

$3,415pptw

68 villabucks

Vivid Festival of Light, Sydney

There is no better time to visit Sydney than during the world’s largest festival of light!

Experience Sydney's famous landmarks illuminated in vibrant colors during the annual Vivid Festival of Light. Stroll through the Heritage Listed Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens, taking in stunning views of Sydney Harbour from the historic Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Enjoy guided tours of the impressive Art Gallery of NSW and the iconic Sydney Opera House. The tour highlight is a dinner cruise on the harbour for the best views and a truly unique Vivid experience away from the crowds on this enchanting getaway.

Experience Sydney's famous landmarks illuminated in vibrant colors during the annual Vivid Festival of Light. Stroll through the Heritage Listed Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens, taking in stunning views of Sydney Harbour from the historic Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Enjoy guided tours of the impressive Art Gallery of NSW and the iconic Sydney Opera House. The tour highlight is a dinner cruise on the harbour for the best views and a truly unique Vivid experience away from the crowds on this enchanting getaway.

Itinerary

Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to Sydney (D)
Your tour commences with courtesy home collection and transfers to the Perth Airport for your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival in Sydney, your Coach Captain will greet you and transfer you to your Darling Harbour hotel where you can relax for the evening.
Overnight each night: Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour, Sydney

Day 2. Vivid Lights of Sydney (BD)
Explore Hyde Park Barracks, a site of exceptional significance, this fascinating building holds the key to understanding Australia’s convict foundations. Led by groundbreaking audio technology visitors have an extraordinary new way to experience history. Visit the historic St Mary’s Cathedral to view the imposing Gothic sandstone revival building, which is Australia’s largest Cathedral building. Enjoy lunch (own expense) and some retail therapy in the beautiful Queen Victoria Building in Sydney’s central business district. Next, immerse yourself in the inner-city oasis of Australia’s oldest Royal Botanic Gardens.

Day 3. Sydney History (BD)
This morning, take a guided tour of the impressive Sydney Opera House to discover the stories and history of this icon, which is home to 1000 rooms and 300 corridors. Visit Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, which is a sandstone rock ledge carved by convicts in 1810. This historic landmark is considered one of the best vantage points to view Sydney Harbour, be sure to have your camera ready. Tour the Art Gallery of NSW which is home to an extensive collection of Australian, Indigenous, and international art, showcasing works from various periods and styles. This afternoon we visit the historic Vaucluse House Estate to explore their stunning gardens before we return to the hotel for dinner, and a leisurely evening stroll in Darling Harbour to see the astounding light installations.

Day 4. Free day and Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise (BD)
Today is yours at your leisure, with so many options for you to explore in Sydney you can select from the Chinese Garden, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Madam Tussauds and many more. This afternoon there will be time to prepare for a magical evening aboard your very special Vivid Lights Dinner Cruise. With the help of leading artists and designers, Australia’s harbour city will be transformed with light, art, sculptures and grand scale projections. The sails of the Opera House will be a stunning canvas of colour and even the ferries, cruise boats and water taxies will be adorned with dazzling lights.

Day 5. Sydney to Perth (B)
Today we will commence the journey home and transfer to the airport for our flight to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, you will be transferred safely home.

Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 20262 for details.

Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.



PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.

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Dates & Pricing

5 Days
9 to 13 June 2025

$3,415pptw

$600 single option

Highlights

• Vivid Festival of Light, Darling Harbour
• Vivid Light Sydney Harbour dinner cruise
• Magnificent stained-glass windows of St Mary’s Cathedral
• Guided tour of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
• Guided tour of the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW)
• Incredible vistas of Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
• Tour the 19th-century mansion Vaucluse House and Estate
• Guided tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House
• Explore early colonial life at Hyde Park Barracks

Inclusions

 • Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA)
• 8 meals - 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 dinner cruise
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader

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Dates & Pricing

Duration: 5 Days

Dates:  9 to 13 June 2025

Activity Level: Active

$3,415pptw

$600 single option

Earn: 68 villabucks

Highlights

• Vivid Festival of Light, Darling Harbour
• Vivid Light Sydney Harbour dinner cruise
• Magnificent stained-glass windows of St Mary’s Cathedral
• Guided tour of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
• Guided tour of the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW)
• Incredible vistas of Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
• Tour the 19th-century mansion Vaucluse House and Estate
• Guided tour of the world-famous Sydney Opera House
• Explore early colonial life at Hyde Park Barracks

Inclusions

 • Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, WA)
• 8 meals - 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 dinner cruise
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader

Itinerary

Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to Sydney (D)
Your tour commences with courtesy home collection and transfers to the Perth Airport for your flight to Sydney. Upon arrival in Sydney, your Coach Captain will greet you and transfer you to your Darling Harbour hotel where you can relax for the evening.
Overnight each night: Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour, Sydney

Day 2. Vivid Lights of Sydney (BD)
Explore Hyde Park Barracks, a site of exceptional significance, this fascinating building holds the key to understanding Australia’s convict foundations. Led by groundbreaking audio technology visitors have an extraordinary new way to experience history. Visit the historic St Mary’s Cathedral to view the imposing Gothic sandstone revival building, which is Australia’s largest Cathedral building. Enjoy lunch (own expense) and some retail therapy in the beautiful Queen Victoria Building in Sydney’s central business district. Next, immerse yourself in the inner-city oasis of Australia’s oldest Royal Botanic Gardens.

Day 3. Sydney History (BD)
This morning, take a guided tour of the impressive Sydney Opera House to discover the stories and history of this icon, which is home to 1000 rooms and 300 corridors. Visit Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, which is a sandstone rock ledge carved by convicts in 1810. This historic landmark is considered one of the best vantage points to view Sydney Harbour, be sure to have your camera ready. Tour the Art Gallery of NSW which is home to an extensive collection of Australian, Indigenous, and international art, showcasing works from various periods and styles. This afternoon we visit the historic Vaucluse House Estate to explore their stunning gardens before we return to the hotel for dinner, and a leisurely evening stroll in Darling Harbour to see the astounding light installations.

Day 4. Free day and Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise (BD)
Today is yours at your leisure, with so many options for you to explore in Sydney you can select from the Chinese Garden, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Madam Tussauds and many more. This afternoon there will be time to prepare for a magical evening aboard your very special Vivid Lights Dinner Cruise. With the help of leading artists and designers, Australia’s harbour city will be transformed with light, art, sculptures and grand scale projections. The sails of the Opera House will be a stunning canvas of colour and even the ferries, cruise boats and water taxies will be adorned with dazzling lights.

Day 5. Sydney to Perth (B)
Today we will commence the journey home and transfer to the airport for our flight to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth, you will be transferred safely home.

Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 20262 for details.

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Guide:

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.


PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.

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Tour Activity Levels

With such a diverse collection of travel options, we want to ensure you choose the right holiday for you.


Our tour activity levels are a guide to the required fitness level for each of our holidays.


Look out for the feet when reading about a tour!

  • Relaxed

    Suitable for travellers with lower mobility.


    You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided. You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.

  • Moderate

    Required to walk confidently and unaided.


    Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths. Walkers are ok unless there is overnight rail or cruising included in the tour.

  • Active

    Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfactant at a timely pace.

  • Highly Active

    Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.

  • Challenging

    A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 6 or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits. No walkers allowed.


    Your health, wellbeing and enjoyment of the holiday is very important to us. In order to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and suppliers, electric scooters and buggies are not permitted on Villa tours.


    Anyone providing care or assistance to others must be fit and able to provide the required support and care.

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