Sydney Tour Packages

Best Time to Visit: Sydney has a temperate climate. December to February is summer, with warm weather ideal for beaches. March to May is autumn, offering pleasant conditions for sightseeing. June to August is winter, with mild, cooler days. September to November is spring, with blooming gardens and sunny skies.

Visa for Indians: Visa required

Top Destinations:
Sydney Opera House: Iconic landmark, performances
Blue Mountains: Scenic views, hiking
Melbourne: Culture, food, Great Ocean Road
Great Barrier Reef: Snorkeling, marine life

Ideal Trip Duration:
3-4 days: Sydney and Blue Mountains for a short but memorable trip
6-7 days: Combine with Melbourne and Great Ocean Road for a mix of nature and city life If you are a fan of music, fun, and adventure, a trip to Australia is incomplete without visiting Sydney.

Sydney, Australia’s most populous city and the capital of New South Wales, has been nicknamed the "Emerald City" thanks to its lushness, greenery, and its blue waters. It is also one of the most beautiful Harbour Cities in the world. Sydney is a historic town with engravings by its original occupiers, the Eora tribe. It’s also a hip and happening city offering innumerable landmarks, majestic buildings, and fun activities. During the last few years, it has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations for people from different cultures, ages, and backgrounds. This is because of its vibrant and diverse character. The city has something to offer for every visitor.

The city brims with history, nature, culture, art, and design, which makes it hard to decide where to go first as it ranges from several tourist attractions. This includes the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Bondi Beach, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium Featherdale Wildlife Park, and Madame Tussauds Museum, to name a few. 

It also offers fun activities such as the view from the Sydney Tower Eye, the shape of the SCG Stadium, a hot-air balloon ride, quad biking, skydiving, hiking, and a tour of haunted places. It lets you enjoy its delicious food and drinks and exciting nightlife. So, fitting this all in a limited time is not easy without expert help. 

As a team at Holidify, we have worked hard to bring you the best of Sydney. We have designed customized travel packages for Sydney that would take care of your unique needs and interests. With our guidance and expertise, you can explore this magnificent city's diverse characteristics.

Places to visit in Sydney

• Sydney Opera House: The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. This is regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture. It is described as the sails of a ship. Danish architect Jørn Utzon designed this piece of architecture but was completed by the Australian architectural team headed by Peter Hall. This attraction is visited by over eight million people annually. On 28 June 2007, the Sydney Opera House was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
• Royal Botanic Gardens: This oldest historical garden was officially established in 1816 in Sydney. It occupies over 27 hectares (66 acres) along the shores of Sydney Harbour. It has about 5,000 kinds of plants under cultivation, including the native species of Australia. Many exotic varieties have also been planted like palms, cycads, ferns, and orchids. The National Herbarium of New South Wales, situated in the garden, contains approximately one million species and is headquartered in Telopea. 
• Bondi Beach: A beach adds to the fun element of any city. Sydney’s Bondi Beach, located 7 kilometers (4 miles) east of the Sydney central business district, is one of Australia’smost visited tourist sites in Australia. It is also called a sporty beach, as many sports activities are organized here. It is represented in one of the most popular sporting competitions, the National Rugby League competition. Other annual activities at Bondi Beach include Flicker Fest, World Environment Day, Sculpture by the Sea, and the Winter Magic Festival, which attracts nearly 60,000 visitors. Many Irish and British tourists spend Christmas Day at the beach. 
• Featherdale Wildlife Park: Being in the company of animals brings relaxation and joyous moments. Featherdale Wildlife Park is a zoo which is in Doonside, Sydney. It houses various species native to Australia and is renowned for being one of the world's largest collections of Australian fauna. The facility provides displays, events, and interactive experiences and covers an area of 3.29 hectares, ranging from animal enclosures and display areas to visitor facilities. It specializes in Australian native wildlife, birds, reptiles, koalas, and marsupials.
• St Mary's Cathedral: This is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese and the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney. The size of the church is considered the biggest in Australia, and it is located on College Street. In 2008, St Mary's Cathedral became the focus of World Youth Day 2008. The cathedral was designed by William Wardell and was built between 1866 to 1928. 
• Sea Life Sydney Aquarium: Take a magnificent glimpse of an amazing world of underwater discovery at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium’s themed exhibits. Some include the Penguin Expedition, Dugong Island, and Shark Valley. The Sydney Aquarium has 13,000 animals from 700 different species, including majestic dugongs, gray nurse sharks, jellyfish, and tropical fish. Among 14 zones within the aquarium, the newest addition is Day & Night on the Reef, which has become a crowd favorite. From Discovery Rockpool to the Jurassic Seas, you can enjoy them all at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.
• Madame Tussauds Sydney: Standing next to a wax statue of a famous personality brings you a thrill. The lifelike figures and interactivity at every turn at Madame Tussauds Sydney bring you closer to world leaders, sports heroes, and movie & music stars. You can pose with Queen Elizabeth II, Barack Obama, Angelina Jolie, Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, and Ryan Gosling.

Things to do in Sydney

• Get a picturesque view from Sydney Tower Eye: This highest point offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the beautiful city. The Observation Deck provides views of the golden beaches, the Blue Mountains, and also amazing views of sunsets. The deck has sophisticated high-powered binoculars and multilingual touch panels that narrate interesting facts about the landmarks to the visitors.
• Witness New Year Fireworks: If you happen to be here around the year-end, you can witness the city’s most famous fireworks. Thousands of people even camp around Sydney Harbour to witness the majestic fireworks that are famous worldwide. There are also brilliant light shows around the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
• Hop in for a hot-air balloon ride: Enjoy the bird's-eye view from 2000 feet above the ground as you go hot-air ballooning in the historic town of Camden. It was here the very first commercial balloon flight took place. One can feel the warmth as the sun rises, witness a clear view of the city, and get insights into Camden Valley's history.
• Go quad biking in Port Stephens: One can take part in this action-packed quad bike adventure at the Port Stephens sand dunes. You get to go on a 400cc quad bike followed by a professional guide who will always assure you of your safety. This 1-hour adventure will be a wonderful experience for you, and you will be provided with all the essential equipment during the activity. This will also allow capturing some of the best shots and cherish them for a lifetime.
• Visit iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Flying freely like a bird in an indoor skydiving session in Sydney is a thrilling activity. This package brings you a unique experience of indoor skydiving under the guidance of a professional instructor to learn the tricks and turns when it comes to skydiving.
• Go on Sydney Ghost Tour: One can go back to the petrifying medieval times when prisoners and former convicts behaved dangerously, and executions would occur in common places. Explore Sydney's darker and scarier side as you go on a walking tour of the town and relive the old times. The tour takes you to haunted places and opium dens, and ghosts seeking revenge on whoever crossed them. This walking tour will be assisted by an expert guide who will conceptualize the glorious history.
• Experience Sydney’s nightlife: The lights come on in Sydney’s small bars when the sun goes down. The bonus attraction is the waterside restaurants, where the views are as attractive as the food. Boutique breweries serve creative craft brews. The place has live music venues with a line-up of local artists. One can eat street food by sharing plate-loads of affordable cuisine from around the world. Places like Kings Cross, Oxford Street, Surry Hills, or Darling Harbour let you discover a new side of this sparkling city.
• Attend music programs and lit fests: Listen to classical concerts at world heritage-listed opera houses. Jazz music is also very famous, and people love to hear the melody of beautiful songs. One can also attend the Sydney Writers' Festival in May, featuring readings and discussions by Australian and international writers. 
• Delicious and lip-smacking food: After using up your energy while sightseeing in Sydney, it is time to enjoy the delicacies of the city, which will make your mouth water. One such delicacy is Barramundi, an Australian fish widespread in Sydney. Another dish is Avocado on Toast, combined with feta cheese, sprinkled with sesame seeds, drizzled with olive oil, or topped with poached eggs for a unique blend of flavors. It is served with beetroot hummus and black sesame. Try the Sydney Rock Oyster, a famous Oyster dish with deep, rich, and lasting sweetness. No meal is complete without dessert, so the world-famous pastry - the Lamington, is a must. It is a moist, sweet square of sponge cake soaked in rich chocolate sauce and rolled in flaky coconut. 
• Visit SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground): If you’re a sports enthusiast, you must visit the SCG. It is used for Test, One-Day International, and Twenty20 cricket, as well as Australian football and rugby league, rugby union, and association football. It is the home ground for the New South Wales Blues cricket team, the Sydney Sixers of the Big Bash League, and the Sydney Swans of the Australian Football League. One can venture behind the scenes of the Sydney Cricket Ground and see the field, the player’s dressing rooms, the historic members' reserve, the media center, the Walk of Honour, and the SCG Museum. 

Best time to visit Sydney

Year-round fun and adventure make Sydney the most attractive destination for a vacation. The best time to go to Sydney and enjoy life on the beaches is spring and summer (December to May). It’s a great time to go on picnics and indulge in water activities like swimming, surfing, kayaking, and more. 

Another reason for visiting Sydney during these months is the festivities such as Christmas, New Year, and Sydney Festival, which occur between December and February.  

The months of March to May experience warm days and mild nights with the rarity of wearing a sweater. In this weather, you can enjoy visits to zoos, wildlife parks, and other popular city attractions, without the summer crowds. 

In the winter months of June to August, you can experience mild weather with some sun. But do be prepared for the occasional rainstorms, which may not affect your travel plans, but pack accordingly. 

Ideal duration for Sydney

The perfect duration would be about seven days to enjoy most of what the city offers. If you have extra time or days, more than a week is also good to experience and explore every nook and corner of the city.

How to reach Sydney

For global citizens, flying to Sydney is a great option. The main airport, also the busiest and oldest commercial airport in the world, is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. It is well-connected to all the major cities, with flights operating regularly. Apart from its own Qantas airline, almost all major airlines will take you to Sydney. 

Traveling within Sydney can be a bit of a hassle due to its heavy traffic. You can either rent a car or just take a cab. It is easy to get around in Sydney using public transport. Just hop on a metro, train, bus, ferry, or light rail service to see all the best attractions, sporting venues, and shopping places. (Read More)