Travel in comfort aboard your Coach Holidays & Tours luxury coach for a memorable day in the Blue Mountains, following in the footsteps of royalty on this one-of-a-kind heritage tour guided by Sue Collins.

Over the last 150 years, the Blue Mountains has played host to princes, queens, and dignitaries—offering not only majestic views but also moments of comfort in times of national hardship. Through captivating commentary and a unique collection of laminated historical photos passed around the coach, Sue brings these stories vividly to life.

Royal highlights explored on tour include:

• Victorian-era visits from young princes who later became kings

• The 1893 visit by Archduke Franz Ferdinand, a name etched in global history

• The mystery of the 1901 visit—why did the Duchess of York stay at Lilianfels alone?

• The King’s Coronation Train

• The 1927 royal lunch at the Carrington Hotel, and the ANZAC Hospital opened by a future queen

• The Queen’s iconic 1954 visit that stopped the nation

• The 1970 assassination plot few Australians have heard about

• Reflections on the 2013 visit by today’s young royals to Winmalee, a community touched by bushfire

• The lasting legacy of royal visits in the Mountains today

Along the way, you’ll pause at Govetts Leap, a viewpoint favoured by royal guests for its breathtaking scenery.

The day concludes at the heritage-listed Carrington Hotel, where in 1927 the Duke and Duchess of York enjoyed lunch. Today, you’ll do the same—after Sue’s final stories and farewells, relax over a delightful two-course lunch in grand surrounds, just as royalty once did.

This is a day of rich storytelling, scenic beauty, and elegant nostalgia—perfect for history lovers and Blue Mountains admirers alike.