Sydney Starter
A luxurious arrival experience designed for long-haul flight guests from North America and Europe
Enjoy the perfect start to your Australian adventure with this Sydney Starter tour from Sydney Luxury Experiences. We’ll entertain you during the hours between your flight arrival and hotel check-in, and transform the journey from the airport to your accommodation into a day of magic.
Upon arrival at Sydney International Airport, a knowledgeable and friendly homegrown host will be waiting to whisk you away to a four-star hotel to refresh in comfort after your journey. Then hop into your luxurious, climate-controlled vehicle and get set for a diverse glimpse at this cosmopolitan and glamorous city.
Delve in Sydney’s rich Aboriginal heritage with a welcome ceremony, including a traditional smoking ceremony, as you learn about Aboriginal history, culture and way of life in a presentation led by an Indigenous host. Then soak up the city’s famed beach culture as you cruise the sandy shores of the Eastern Suburbs. Stroll part of the scenic Coogee to Bondi coastal path, watch surfers catch a wave, and relax at the most famous beach of all – Bondi Beach.
A scrumptious two-course lunch awaits, accompanied by breathtaking views across Sydney’s famous waterfront. Get a glimpse of local life as you traverse affluent harbourside suburbs and trendy local neighbourhoods. And capture spectacular harbour vistas as you admire the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. With every detail taken care of, you’re free to soak up Sydney’s essence in a day combining culture, beach vibes, icons and harbourside dining.
At a Glance
Airport meet & greet
Private hotel room refresh
Indigenous welcome to country ceremony
Relax at Bondi Beach
Coastal walk
Two-course harbourside lunch
Assisted hotel check-in
Luxury private vehicle and SLE host
Flexible 6-hour private experience
Magical Moments
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Welcome Ceremony
Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture with a welcome ceremony and cultural talk on the harbour foreshores
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Hotel Refresh
Relax and rejuvenate with access to your own hotel room for a shower and freshen up after your arrival into Sydney
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Coastal Walk
Stretch your legs and admire sweeping coastal views on a section of the Coogee to Bondi Beach walk
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Sydney Touring
Enjoy a personalised introduction and get your bearings in this fabulous city from a true local’s perspective
Tour Inclusions
Personal meet and greet from morning flight arrivals at Sydney Airport
Private hotel room for a shower and refresh
Traditional Aboriginal Welcome Ceremony
Two-course lunch in a waterside restaurant
Local Sydney Luxury Experiences host
Luxury vehicle transport for the duration of the experience
Bottled water onboard vehicle
Detailed Itinerary
First-class arrival and refresh
Enjoy a warm welcome in Sydney, as your friendly Sydney Luxury Experiences host greets you at International Arrivals. We appreciate that the first thing you want after a long flight is a refreshing shower, so we’ll whisk you away to a chic hotel near the airport where an elegant room awaits. We’ve already covered check-in, so you can head to your room to hit the shower and prepare for a luxurious look at this vibrant and cosmopolitan city.
Traditional Aboriginal welcome ceremony
Sydney has a fascinating cultural heritage and this harbour city is home to some of the richest Aboriginal culture in the country. A number of different Aboriginal communities live here, maintaining a deep connection to the land that goes back thousands of years. Participate in a welcoming ochre ceremony and a traditional smoking ceremony, as you learn about Aboriginal history, culture and way of life in this unique welcome experience.
Soak up the beach vibes in the Eastern Suburbs
Another type of culture reigns along the Eastern Suburbs: Sydney’s legendary beach culture. You’ll potter up the coast in your luxury vehicle, stopping to lap up those beachside vibes at a variety of sandy shores from Maroubra to the world-famous Bondi Beach. Take a breezy stroll along part of the Coogee to Bondi coastal path, immerse yourself in surf culture, sip a coffee in a swanky beach bar, and take a dip in an ocean pool or just soak up the rays at Bondi.
Two-course waterside lunch
You’re bound to have worked up an appetite after all that sun, sea and surf. Luckily, you’ve just arrived in a city that’s paradise for foodies! Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs are blessed with a string of uber-trendy restaurants, all with views so good they’ll distract you from your food. Savour a scrumptious two-course lunch of contemporary Australian cuisine accompanied by a glass of premium local wine or beer. And feast your eyes on those glorious waterfront views.
See local neighbourhoods and iconic landmarks
From beachside to harbourside, we have the ideal post-lunch activity in store. Hop into your luxury vehicle, settle back, and cruise around Sydney’s luxurious neighbourhoods and trendy districts. From prime real estate in affluent harbourside districts like Darling Point and Bellevue Hill, to quirky and eclectic inner-city neighbourhoods like Paddington, Darlinghurst and Woollahra, we’ll give you a taste of local life in the city. Along the way, stop to admire Sydney Harbour from various viewpoints, and feast your eyes on Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House from one of the best vantage points in the city.
Hotel check-In
After this whistlestop introduction to the culture, history, beaches, and culinary delights of Sydney, we’ll drop you off at your Sydney accommodation for a well-earned rest. Throughout the afternoon, we’ll liaise between you and your accommodation to ensure that you see the sights you most want to see and arrive at your accommodation when your room is ready for check-in (generally between the hours of 1pm and 4pm).
What guests have to say about our team of boutique hosts behind Sydney Luxury Experiences
“On our recent trip to Sydney, we had the pleasure of touring with Greg Osborne. Greg was very knowledgeable, funny, had great energy, enthusiasm and provided us with an exceptional touring experience. Traveling to Sydney on holiday and researching guides? Look no further then Greg-O”
“My wife and I did a private blue mountains tour,Greg was our guide. He was amazing from start to finish. The tour itself was incredible but doing it with Greg behind the wheel made it even better. Very knowledgeable about the history of the land and he had a way to make you so engaged with everything he was saying. The vehicle was perfect and so was the day.”
“My wife and I enjoyed an amazing, customized private tour to the Blue Mountains and Featherdale Wildlife Park followed by a Helicopter flight back to Sydney and amazing Ariel views of the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour, coasts and beaches. Highly recommend the exceptional, personalized experience we had with our tour guide Greg, the office team organizing everything and our helicopter pilot James!”
