Sydney Sights & the Opera House
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Port
Sydney, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Sydney welcomes you this morning and tempts you with her outstanding charms as you orient yourself to the city's highlights. The Victorian era brought prosperity to Sydney and endowed the city with scores of handsome buildings. Many of these remain today, nestling among dazzling, modern architecture.
First, travel back in time to Sydney's oldest village -- The Rocks. Australia's most historic enclave sits in the shadow of the Harbour Bridge and exhibits the heritage of two centuries in its narrow, twisting streets.
Enjoy a panoramic drive through the city center, viewing the Sydney Tower and the magnificent Queen Victoria Building. Travel east of the city to the most sought-after residential areas in Sydney. From Darling Point to Watson's Bay, the shoreline is fringed with vast mansions and expensive apartments overlooking a flotilla of yachts and launches moored along the harbor's edge. View the sidewalk cafés and chic boutiques of Double Bay and the magnificent city skyline from Watson's Bay.
The Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973 and is today indisputably Sydney's most famous landmark. Stop here for a short, guided tour of this imposing building with its distinctive sail-like roof, and learn about its history, design and current role.
Enjoy a brief photo opportunity at Bondi, Australia's world-famous surfing beach, where Sydneysiders enjoy the half-mile crescent of sand and surf and the delightful cafés and restaurants that line the main street.
Head back to the city via the narrow streets of Paddington, lined with picturesque terraces framed with iron-laced balconies, and note the sandstone houses, designer boutiques, art galleries and cafés.
Return to the ship, knowing more about the fabulous city of Sydney.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Sydney. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. Tour requires a moderate amount of walking, with a distance of approximately 1,000 yards (each way) from the coach pick-up and drop-off point to the Opera House. Terrain includes more than 200 steps. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking. Large bags are not permitted at the Opera House and must be checked into a locker for the duration of the guided tour.