Among upscale shopping in Sydney's Central Business District, this luxe, sophisticated hotel is a 14-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and 2 minutes' walk from the Royal Botanic Garden.

The 436 modern rooms and suites feature smart TVs with Chromecast, as well as Wi-Fi, minifridges and designer toiletries.

Amenities include a relaxed restaurant serving refined, thoughtfully sourced dishes, as well as a chic Vietnamese-French eatery. There's also a stylish bar with live jazz, as well as a vibrant bar with an open-air terrace. Breakfast and meeting/event space are available.

Address: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 61, 101 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9228 9188

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $369 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $598 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $827 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Experience the very best of Sydney and beyond. Enjoy a dinner cruise in the iconic harbor, visit the magnificent opera house, relax on Bondi Beach and explore the Aboriginal culture in the nearby scenic Blue Mountains.

Special Notes:

•This program includes walking at times (mostly flat surfaces).

•A transfer to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), are included on Day 4, however please note that transfers to the new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) will incur an additional surcharge of $375 USD due to the distance from the city center.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Sydney, meet your guide and board a luxury coach for a tour to the world-famous Bondi Beach. Dip your toes in the water, walk along the promenade and window shop or sit on the beach watching the surfers and beach goers. The choice is yours during your free time.

Return to the city center for a guided interior visit to the iconic and spectacular Sydney Opera House.

Officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973, this site is still today one of Sydney's most famous landmarks.

Following your tour, drive to your hotel for check-in.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at your hotel, board a luxury coach and take the drive out to the Blue Mountains. Your guide will give you an introduction to the best of what the Blue Mountains has to offer.

Upon arrival at the Blue Mountains National Park, you will be joined by a local Ranger who will share stories and explain the ancient traditions of one of the world’s oldest living cultures. For those that want to stretch their legs, you can join the ranger for a bush walk. Take in the sights and smells of the Australian bush and learn about bush foods and medicines used as sustenance by the Indigenous and Aboriginal Australians.

Following a catered picnic lunch, return to your hotel via the picturesque town of Leura where you will have some time to explore the village at leisure before arriving back at the hotel in the late afternoon. The evening is at your leisure, and dinner is on your own.

DAY 3

After breakfast the day is at your leisure to explore the city sites or perhaps catch up on some world-class shopping opportunities in the central business district.

The hotel Concierge will be happy to assist with any local sightseeing and shopping suggestions. The botanical Gardens and the Rocks are an easy walk away and offer beautiful views of the Sydney Harbor. For those who are more adventurous, perhaps book a time slot and climb the Sydney Bridge where the views are outstanding!

Lunch is on your own but later this evening, join your group leader in the lobby for a short walk to the pier where you will board a dinner cruise around the Sydney Harbor. Indulge in a wonderful dinner paired with Australian wines and spectacular views of Sydney’s iconic landmarks. Watch the city come to life as the evening lights glisten across the water.

Upon your return to Circular Quay, it’s a short walk back to your hotel or perhaps take this opportunity to remain in the city to enjoy Sydney’s nightlife.

Note: The dinner cruise will not be exclusive to RSSC

DAY 4

Following breakfast and check out, meet your driver for a transfer to the Sydney International Airport. Transfers will be arranged based on the flight time provided within 14 days of sailing. Check out is at 12:00pm. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer time.

LAND PROGRAM DETAILS STEP BY STEP:

•Programs are arranged months to years in advance of operation therefore the final order of sites visited may vary. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes only and subject to change up to the day of operation.

•Your most current itinerary will be included with your final cruise documents, emailed 21 days before sailing.

•Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•You will stay at the hotel(s) listed in this program itinerary unless we notify you of a change before your land program begins.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Sydney and meet your guide

Depart for a scenic drive to Bondi Beach

10:00am Time to explore Bondi beach

11:00am Drive to the Opera House

12:00pm Guided tour of the Opera House

1:15pm Depart Opera House for drive to your hotel for check in

Lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Four Seasons or similar hotel

DAY 2

From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

8:15am Meet your guide in the lobby

8:30am Depart for the Blue Mountains

10:30am Arrive to the National Park for a guided walk through the bush

12:00pm Transfer to a picnic lunch picnic

12:15pm Picnic lunch

1:15pm Visit lookout points enroute to Leura

2:15pm Explore the village of Leura

3:15pm Return drive to Sydney and your hotel

4:45pm Arrive back at your hotel

Remainder of the day and evening at leisure

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Four Seasons or similar hotel

DAY 3

From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

Day at leisure

Lunch on own

5:15pm Meet in the lobby and walk from the hotel to the pier

6:00pm Board a Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise (shared boat)

8:30pm Walk back to your hotel

Overnight at the Four Seasons or similar hotel

DAY 4

From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Check out time at the hotel

TBA Transfer to the Sydney International Airport based on the flight time provided

Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights

TRANSFERS & EXTRA NIGHTS:

•All extra nights booked via Regent Seven Seas Cruises are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the LAST NIGHT of your land program

•When extra nights are reserved through Regent Seven Seas Cruises, we will arrange a private airport transfer based on the flight details provided.

•Extra nights include breakfast, porterage and any applicable taxes unless otherwise noted. All other meals and activities are on own.

•Hotel check-out is at 12:00pm (subject to change). For late departures, we recommend reserving an extra night, as you will be asked to vacate your room by the designated check out time.

•An airport transfer is not included when extra nights are arranged independently

•Any guests booking flights independently are required to advise their most up to date flight details at least 14 days before your cruise start date so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. Transfers are not arranged if we do not have flight details before this time.

IMPORTANT NOTES AND CONSIDERATIONS:

•We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for any electric devices as voltage may differ from your home country and converters may or may not be available at the hotel.

•If you have any food intolerances or special dietary needs, please contact the Regent Reservations Team at least 100 days prior to your departure. It is important that your land program extension reflects these details so our local vendors can ensure smooth and enjoyable dining experiences. Unfortunately, we are unable to make changes to menus on the day of the meal, so advance notice is essential.

•Distilled water may be unavailable, particularly in remote locations. Requests can be taken up to 100 days before sailing date, but availability is not guaranteed and hotel charges may be added to your hotel incidentals invoice at check-out. We highly recommend bringing or arranging for your own supply.

DOCUMENTS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

This program takes place in Australia.

A valid passport is required

All guests must have an Australian tourist visa prior to arriving – please contact your Australian embassy for further details for your nationality and on how to apply

ACCOMMODATION:

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

199 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Hotel substitutions will only occur in the event of unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, an alternative hotel of comparable standards and ratings will be provided, and guests will be notified in advance. If no notification of changes is given prior to departure, the hotel specified in this program will remain as scheduled.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at the Four Seasons Hotel or similar including breakfast – Deluxe Harbor View Room

•Transfer to the Sydney International airport (group transfer)

•All tours and entrances mentioned above

•Harbor cruise with dinner (not exclusive to RSSC)

•Porterage at the hotel

Note: Guests are required to provide updated departure flight details at least 14 days before sailing so that an airport transfer can be arranged. Transfers are not included for independently booked extra nights or when flight details are received late.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any meals not listed above

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service and laundry

LAND PROGRAM TERMS:

Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who require use of a wheelchair or scooter and those with other mobility concerns are advised to check with Regent Seven Seas Cruises in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements, or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $2,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Stay in The Wildlife Retreat within the Taronga Zoo, interact with indigenous animals, explore a national park, stroll a botanical garden and visit a laid-back beach town – all while enjoying Sydney’s stunning natural beauty.

Special Notes:

•This program includes quite a bit of walking (mostly flat surfaces walking). It is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions.

•If you have any food intolerances or special dietary needs, please inform us prior to your departure for review by our local vendors.

•Transfers to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), are included, however please note that transfers to the new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) will incur an additional surcharge of $375 USD (subject to change) due to the distance from the city center.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Sydney, meet your guide and begin the drive north where you will explore the more uncrowded beaches of Sydney. Your destination is Palm Beach, a quintessential beach town where the Australian show “Home and Away” was filmed. Affectionately known as “Palmy” by locals, Palm Beach is located at the end of a long peninsula and boasts beautiful golden sand and clear water, which has inspired the wealthy to build their holiday homes there.

You will have time to enjoy the vistas before sitting down to lunch in a beach-style restaurant, allowing you to take in the vibe and culture of this beach community.

Afterwards, you will proceed to your hotel for the next three nights – The Wildlife Retreat, which is located within Australia’s famous Taronga Zoo.

Once checked in, guests will be free to explore Taronga Zoo when it is open, from the day you arrive through the day you depart. The zoo closes at 4:30pm in the winter and 5:00pm in the summer. You can enter the zoo directly from the Wildlife Retreat. No extra tickets or passes are needed. Your room key will provide entry into the zoo and back into the retreat throughout your stay.

Your Bushland room has views overlooking a variety native trees and flora. Keep an eye out for the wild birds amongst the bush.

In the evening, dinner is included at the Me-Gal restaurant onsite and can be enjoyed at your leisure. Guests just need to drop by or call the reception desk to confirm a preferred dining time.

Note: A guide will not be staying with the group at the hotel. However, during your stay, you will be assigned a Regent representative and provided with contact details should you require anything that the hotel staff cannot assist with. The Wildlife Retreat is a non-smoking property. A valid credit card and photo identification matching the name on your reservation is required to check in to the Wildlife Retreat. The Wildlife Retreat is a cashless facility and accepts credit card payments only.

DAY 2

Following breakfast in the Me-Gal Restaurant, you will meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to the ferry terminal, where you will take a boat shuttle across Sydney Harbor and into the downtown.

Start with a walk to the Sydney Botanical Gardens, where you will have the opportunity to learn about vast species of Australian plant life that are located in the middle of the city.

Next, visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales for a guided tour of the newest Sydney Modern Project, which showcases both modern art and remarkable works by Aboriginal artists.

For an insight into the history of Sydney and the arrival of the first settlers in 1788, you will walk through the historical and cultural area known as The Rocks. There in a pub, you will enjoy an Australian pizza for lunch with a glass of beer or wine.

In the afternoon, you will return to The Wilderness Retreat and tour The Sanctuary with a park ranger. You can expect an up-close and personal experience with indigenous animals such as koalas, wallabies and echidnas. The ranger will provide you with exclusive access to areas of the park not accessible to the general public, allowing you to meet these remarkable animals and have a real conversation with the experts on the conservation and protection of these unique species.

The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. Dinner is included at the Me-Gal restaurant.

Note: Today will include a fair amount of walking, therefore we recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and light, loose clothing along with lots of sun protection. Also note, animals may not be held in the state of New South Wales.

DAY 3

Following breakfast in the Me-Gal Restaurant, you will meet your guide in the hotel lobby and set out for a tour of the Ku Ring Gai National Park.

Here you will find a multitude of gum trees, also known as eucalyptus. Your guide will share stories and showcase how life was for the original inhabitants prior to colonization of the country. Be sure to look for various rock-art sites while you drive through the park.

Continuing on, arrive at Broken Bay Pearl Farm, where you will meet a group of passionate oyster and pearl cultivators. The visit will provide you with an insight into the area’s natural beauty on land and during a cruise on the Hawkesbury River, where you will see the saltwater paddocks. Learn why the environment there is ideal for growing oysters of all varieties and in turn how oysters give back to people and place.

Following your visit, return to The Wildlife Retreat for an afternoon at leisure. This is the perfect time to visit the zoo or perhaps head back to the city center to explore on your own. Ferries depart between the zoo and Circular Quay (downtown Sydney) approximately every 30 minutes.

The evening is also at your leisure with dinner included at the Me-Gal restaurant.

DAY 4

Following breakfast and check out, meet your driver for your transfer to Sydney airport and your onward flight. home. Transfers will be arranged based on the flight time provided within 14 days of sailing. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer time.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

9:00am Disembark the ship in Sydney and meet your guide

10:00am Begin the drive to the Northern Beaches of Sydney, visits include Sydney Harbor National Park and Palm Beach

11:30am Lunch in Palm Beach

2:00pm Transfer to your hotel

3:30pm Approximate arrival time at The Wildlife Retreat for check in

Free time to explore

From 5:15pm Dinner at Me–Gal Restaurant

Overnight at The Wildlife Retreat

DAY 2

7:00am Buffet breakfast at Me-Gal Restaurant

8:00am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby

8:30am Transfer across Sydney Harbor by boat/ferry to the city

9:00am Walk through the Botanical Gardens, the Art Gallery and The Rocks

1:00pm Lunch at a restaurant/cafe

2:30pm Return to The Wildlife Retreat

3:00pm Sanctuary tour with park ranger

From 5:15pm Dinner at Me–Gal Restaurant

Overnight at The Wildlife Retreat

DAY 3

7:00am Buffet breakfast at Me-Gal Restaurant

8:00am Meet your guide in the lobby

9:00am Drive north through the Ku Ring Gai National Park to Broken Bay

10:00am Visit the Broken Bay Pearl Farm and cruise the Hawkesbury River

12:00pm Return to The Wilderness Retreat

Lunch on your own

1:00pm Afternoon at leisure to explore the zoo or perhaps venture into the city on your own

From 5:15pm Dinner at Me – Gal Restaurant

Overnight at The Wildlife Retreat

DAY 4

7:00am Buffet Breakfast at Me-Gal restaurant

TBA Check out and meet your driver in the lobby for a transfer to Sydney International Airport

For guests with late transfers, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer time

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 10:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 10:00am. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

During the summer (December – February), the average temperatures range from 18.6 - 25.8°C (65.5 - 78.4°F)

March is the beginning of Autumn in Sydney. You can expect temperatures to range from 22 - 23°C (72 - 73°F)

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, camera, chargers

Local Currecy:

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Electricity

230 volt with Australian-sized plugs. For Australia, the associated plug type is I, which is the plug that has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel is required.

An Australian visa may be required and should be checked before arrival into the country.

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Hotel

The Wildlife Retreat

Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW 2088

Phone: 02 9969 2777

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at The Wildlife Retreat - Bushlands Room

•3 dinners at Me Gal restaurant

•Buffet breakfast each day

•Lunch on Day 1 and Day 2

•2 beverages per lunch and dinner (this includes beer and wine)

•Access to the zoo during the open hours throughout your stay

•Transfers

•Tours and entrances per the itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any additional experiences booked at the zoo beyond general entry

•Transportation into the city during free time

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to occasionally climb steps or stairs. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.

Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $2,799 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.