Orient-Express is promoting an exploration tour 'Down Under', discovering Sydney in style and exploring off-the-beaten-track into the magical Blue Mountains and world famous vineyards of the Hunter Valley.

Available until 31st March 2010, the stylish seven night / eight day 'Sydney and Beyond' package is designed for the premium end of the leisure market and includes luxurious tours to some of the world's most magical locations.

In Sydney, it includes three nights at The Observatory Hotel, an elegant, colonial style property located in the historical Rocks district of Sydney, just a short stroll from the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Following their stay in Sydney, guests are driven up into the wilds of New South Wales for two nights at the acclaimed 5-star Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa.

The historic country house is a renowned haven of relaxation in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, a breathtaking escape for romantics, a delight for gourmets and wonder for nature lovers.

The Blue Mountains are a sandstone plateau of dramatic gorges and peaks amid spectacular national parkland. They are named after a distinctive blue haze created by rays of sunlight merging with droplets of eucalyptus oil from forests of indigenous eucalyptus trees.

The clifftop location of Lilianfels is a front-row seat for the finale to every evening -- a breathtaking, fiery sunset against the backdrop of stunning views over the Jamison Valley and famous Three Sisters rock formation.

Lilianfels is also renowned for its beautifully planted English country garden and guests are treated to a private tour by the gardener, breakfast with the Kangaroos and other such delights.

From Lilianfels, guests are driven by private 4-wheel drive to world famous Hunter Valley wine country. Discovering en-route the best kept secrets of the Blue Mountains, from outstanding vistas at remote locations, to native animals in the wild.

An overnight stay at one of the region's most prestigious wineries, Tower Lodge, includes a guided tour of the Tower Estate winery, and private tasting with the cellar door team.
The tour is completed with either a further night at Lilianfels Blue Mountains or back in Sydney at The Observatory Hotel.

Included in the package is full Australian breakfast for two daily, plus all transportation including airport transfers and a welcome gift upon arrival at each property.

The tour is on offer until March 31, 2010 with prices varying according to season (Low - April 1-September 30, December 1-26 December, or high from October 1-November 30, January 1-March 31). Starting prices from AUD $6,300 for two people.

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