This itinerary will be conducted at a relaxed pace. You will typically spend several nights at one location which means less time spent packing and unpacking, and more sightseeing. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and handling your own luggage.
A portion of this tour runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is self-guided, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace.
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✓ Incredible sightseeing, travel on the Overland Train from Adelaide to Melbourne, explore the beauty of Kangaroo Island, taste your way through the Barossa and Yarra Valleys
✓ 7 nights accommodation in deluxe 4-star hotels and resorts
✓ 10 meals throughout, including 7 breakfasts and 3 lunches
✓ Included upgrade to Red Premium Service on the Great Southern train, with all-inclusive meals and business class seats
✓ Overnight Kangaroo Island tour including return ferry and coach transfers from Adelaide
✓ Discover two of Australia’s premier wine regions - The Barossa Valley and Yarra Valley - with expert local guides and included cellar door tastings
✓ Only $99 deposit per person. See 'How to Book & Payments' for more information
✓ 7 Day cooling off period. See under Fine Print for more information
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Welcome to Adelaide! On arrival, make your way to your centrally located hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Check in & arrival information.
A taxi or Uber from Adelaide airport to your hotel is approximately $25 per car. Hotel check in is at 2pm. Should you arrive earlier than this, hotel staff will do all possible to check you in as soon as possible. If your room is not available before check-in time, you are welcome to leave your luggage in storage and explore the surrounding area.
We start the day at a relaxing 9am picking you up at your accommodation. Our first winery is the historic Château Yaldara, this is one of the most photographed buildings in South Australia and no trip to the Barossa Valley is complete without getting a photo in front of this iconic building.
Our trip continues with a cruise through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Barossa Valley. We cross the world-famous Jacobs Creek as we head toward the heart of the Barossa Valley, the beautiful and historic township of Tanunda. We have time to wander up the main street and visit some local shops and points of interest, a perfect place to find a souvenir or a coffee.
Lunch is a regional highlight. While we enjoy some of the Barossa’s most internationally acclaimed wines at the beautiful Peter Lehmann winery a platter of the best meats, cheeses, olives, assorted vegetables and freshly baked bread the Barossa Valley has to offer is brought to your table.
Stopping to take in the breath-taking panoramic views of the Barossa from Mengler’s Hill Lookout, we head onwards to our next wine-tasting experience at Lambert Estate Wines. Nestled on top of the Barossa Ranges, this family-owned winery showcases a unique range of wines while taking in spectacular views.
We then head to our final destination, Wolf Blass Wines. From humble beginnings Wolfgang Blass has created one of the world’s most iconic wine brands. We enjoy sampling some of his extensive award winning wines with time to explore the state of the art cellar door.
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Adelaide.
At approximately 3:30pm this afternoon, you will be picked up from your hotel for your overnight Kangaroo Island adventure. On arrival at Cape Jervis, you will board the ferry for the short ride to Kangaroo Island. Transfer to your Penneshaw accommodation and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Today you will enjoy a guided walk on the beach among a colony of rare and wild Australian sea lions with a National Parks Ranger at Seal Bay Conservation Park
At lunchtime, enjoy a delicious 2-course meal at the Vivonne Bay Restaurant before visiting the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals.
Later, spend the afternoon in the Flinders Chase National Park, which was devastated in the worst fire to ever hit the island in January 2020. You’ll see that the regeneration of the native bush occurs so quickly after the event.
Finally, see the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.
You will return to Adelaide at approximately 10pm.
At the appropriate time, make your way to Adelaide Train Station and board the Overland to Melbourne. Departing at 7:45am, enjoy a relaxing journey while savouring the comforts and romance of rail. For over 130 years, The Overland has been a fan favourite for people travelling between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Your included upgrade to the Red Premium Service offers you more leg room, in-seat dining and a trolley service. Enjoy all-inclusive breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, coffee, soft drinks and juice. There’s no better way to make the day-long journey more enjoyable.
Upon arrival at Melbourne Southern Cross Station at approximately 6:50pm, make your way to your accommodation.
At approximately 9am join your guided Yarra Valley wine tour from a central location (easy walking distance from your hotel). Enjoy a personalized tour in the company of an average number of 12 -24 travellers. After an approx. 1-hour transfer to Yarra Valley we arrive at a premium cellar door to enjoy the first tasting. You will learn how to swirl, sniff, slurp and then enjoy an extensive cellar door tasting at an iconic Yarra Valley winery.
The next destination is Balgownie Estate, with spectacular views and a great display on the history of winemaking. The cellar door staff will share some of their great wines with guests before moving into Rae’s restaurant for a delicious 1 course lunch to include a glass of wine and tea or coffee.
After lunch, say goodbye to those returning to Melbourne and make your way to reception to check in for a relaxing overnight stay. There are activities to enjoy in the afternoon to include complimentary access to the Health Club (experience pool, steam room and gym equipment). Leisure facilities include a tennis court, volleyball net, giant chess set and a 1.6km walking trail.
The morning is free for you to enjoy a relaxed buffet breakfast and continue to enjoy the resort’s facilities and surroundings. At approximately 1:00pm make your way into the cellar door to meet your guide once again.
Enjoy an extensive cellar door tasting at a premium winery before visiting the home of French Champagne company Moet & Chandon’s Australian production house Domaine Chandon. Take a guided tour through the winery to see how the wine is made followed by a glass of Australia’s best bubbly.
You will then return to Melbourne for one more night in town. You can expect to arrive in Melbourne between 4:30pm and 5:00pm.
All good things must come to an end! At the appropriate time today make your way to the airport or continue your onward journey.
Check out & departure information
A taxi or Uber to Melbourne airport to your accommodation costs approximately $35 per car. Hotel check out is at 10am. You are welcome to leave your luggage in storage and explore the surrounding area if departing later.
With a daylight service between the two great cities, enjoy a relaxing and unique journey, while savouring the creature comforts and romance of rail.
There is nothing quite like travelling by rail, and The Overland operates a day-long service running between Adelaide and Melbourne. Onboard, you’ll experience a comfortable journey as you watch the diverse landscapes outside your window, from rugged mallee scrub to fields of green and gold.
Red Premium Service Included Upgrade
Sit back and relax with more leg room, in-seat dining and a trolley service. Enjoy all-inclusive breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, coffee, soft drinks and juice. There’s no better way to make the day-long journey more enjoyable.
Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognised and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.
We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.
Australian owned and operated with 100% Australian Customer Service support
We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, with our head office located in Melbourne, Victoria. When you make your booking, you will receive dedicated and ongoing support from our team of travel professionals throughout your booking, up until you are due to depart.
Cooling off period
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling off period.
Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7 day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply. Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to support@inspiringvacations.com, including the reason for cancellation.
Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Booking On Request
You can enhance your holiday by arriving early or staying longer upon conclusion of the tour. On this tour you can choose from the following options:
Pre and post tour accommodation
Pre and Post accommodation is subject to availability and pricing may differ based on your season of travel.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a “2”.
2 – Leisurely Paced Tour: This itinerary will be conducted at a relaxed pace. You will typically spend several nights at one location which means less time spent packing and unpacking, and more sightseeing. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and handling your own luggage. While on this itineray you will need to be able to walk in and out of train stations (Adelaide & Melbourne) carrying your own luggage.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $790 per person in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Group Size
This package is made up of multiple components which will be provided by different operators throughout your trip. As such, group size will differ between operators and can be as intimate as 2 people or as lively as up to 60 people, depending on the activity and advertised inclusions. There may be unique cases where your selected travel date exceeds the expected group size for special events or types of activities, particularly during popular times of travel. For packages that include a train or cruise, you will be travelling with other passengers up to the capacity of this component.
When travelling with a group, no matter the size, we ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience.
Bedding requests
We do our best to meet your bedding preference, however, bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and cannot be guaranteed. All efforts will be made to meet your preference, however, any changes are beyond our control and limited by the hotel facilities and availability.
Tour Styles - This package is an Partially Escorted style.
To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
Who is operating this package
We have partnered with a wide range of third party operators who assist in fulfilling your booking and delivering an enjoyable on-tour experience. Each package will consist of multiple operators meaning both guides and fellow travellers may change day to day. But don't worry, regardless of the operator, you'll be in good hands to experience the most out of each destination.
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