Heritage, Art & Rose Gardens of South Australia
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)
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)
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, 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
- 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
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On a Botanica tour, you will stay in carefully selected hotels, dine on quality meals and enjoy hand-picked sightseeing inclusions. Read more
With 25 years’ experience Botanica World Discoveries are the experts in garden travel, offering a wide range of small group tours and cruises hosted by expert Botanical Guides. Read more
Our team of expert garden advisors work together to find the best private and iconic gardens to visit around the world enhanced by our professional and knowledgeable Botanical Guides and Guest Lecturers. Read more
On a Botanica tour, you will stay in carefully selected hotels, dine on quality meals and enjoy hand-picked sightseeing inclusions. Read more
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