Overview
Itinerary
Be met at The Playford hotel at 1.30pm, where you'll join a city sightseeing tour, including a visit to the David Roche Foundation which displays the many antiques and fine arts David collected over his lifetime. Later this evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Stay Four Nights: Adelaide, The Playford Hotel or similar (D)
Enjoy a visit to the premier wine region of the Barossa Valley with a leisurely browse at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop. Then experience the historic Seppeltsfield winery, with its avenue of stunning Canary Island date palms.
Afterwards, visit the private garden of AL-RU Farm, a cattle property featuring a stunning garden. (B/L)
This morning, we are shown around ‘Sophie's Patch', before adjourning to the drought-tolerant, Mediterranean-style Highcroft Garden.
Later, spend time in the quaint German-influenced village of Hahndorf and experience its vibrant main street, with its many cellar doors, sweetshops and cafes. We then drop in at Hans Heysen's home and studio to see the magnificent gums he was so famous for painting. (B/D)
Today, tour the manor house and gardens of Carrick Hill, before taking a look inside the Australian Museum of Gardening. The collection here spans almost 400 years.
Afterwards, visit Ayers House, a lavishly restored colonial-style mansion and the former home of South Australia's eighth premier. The house dates back to the 1850s, while its museum offers an immersive insight into Victorian history.
This afternoon, choose to either explore the Art Gallery of South Australia or take a relaxed tour of the Adelaide Botanic Garden with your Botanical Guide.
Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner. (B/D)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Be met at The Playford hotel at 1.30pm, where you'll join a city sightseeing tour, including a visit to the David Roche Foundation which displays the many antiques and fine arts David collected over his lifetime. Later this evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Stay Four Nights: Adelaide, The Playford Hotel or similar (D)
Take in the sights of the Barossa Valley today. While enjoying all that this premier wine region has to offer, we stop in at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop. Continue to the historic Seppeltsfield Winery, with its avenue of stunning date palms, then visit the private garden of AL-RU Farm, a cattle property which features a stunning garden. (B/L)
This morning, visit a private garden in the Adelaide Hills before adjourning to Hans Heysen's home and studio to see the magnificent gums he was so famous for painting. While here, enjoy lunch at The Cedars. Afterwards, visit the drought-tolerant, Mediterranean-style Highcroft Garden.
Later, spend time in the quaint German-influenced village of Hahndorf and experience its vibrant main street, with its many cellar doors, sweetshops and cafes. (B/L/D)
Today, tour the manor house and gardens of Carrick Hill, before taking a look inside the Australian Museum of Gardening. The collection here spans almost 400 years. Afterwards, visit Old Government House the summer residence of South Australia's early governors which sits in the heart of Belair National Park. The house is an excellent example of Victorian architecture and is set amongst magnificent gardens.
This afternoon, choose to either explore the Art Gallery of South Australia or take a relaxed tour of the Adelaide Botanic Garden with your Botanical Guide. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner. (B/D)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore Adelaide's botanic gardens and art galleries, including the David Roche Foundation
- Tour the Barossa Valley wine region to enjoy gourmet experiences including a wine tasting and tour at Seppeltsfield winery and Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm
- Explore Hahndorf to see Hans Heysen's home and studio, and visit Sophie Thomson's private garden ‘Sophie's Patch'
- Visit Carrick Hill Manor and the Australian Museum of Gardening
- Five days with a Botanical Guide and experienced Coach Captain
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- 8 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Four nights staying in a centrally located five-star hotel
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Group size 20-25 guests
- Low Fitness Level - involves walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, and being able to stand up for up to one hour, while keeping up with the pace of the group
- Prices are for land only, flights not included
- Explore Adelaide, including Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Carrick Hill Manor and the Australian Museum of Gardening, as well as the David Roche Foundation
- Tour the Barossa Valley wine region to enjoy gourmet experiences including a wine tasting and tour at Seppeltsfield winery and Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm
- Explore the Adelaide Hills, including Hahndorf to see Hans Heysen's home and studio
- Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide
- Return private airport-to-hotel transfers
- Relax aboard a spacious coach with an experienced and informative Coach Captain
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- 9 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Includes four nights' accommodation in a centrally located five-star hotel
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Fitness Rating: Low - involves walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, and being able to stand up for up to one hour, while keeping up with the pace of the group
Brochure
APT Tasmania (2023-24)
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