Highlights of Melbourne

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Australia, Victoria, Melbourne

5 Days/4 Nights: From Melbourne

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Discover the vibrant city of Melbourne and the surrounding wine region on this 5 day escape. Highlights include an orientation of the city taking in the splendour of the architecture, the colourful gardens and the laid back café culture. Also included is an unforgettable excursion to the wine region of the Yarra Valley, with the opportunity to sample some of Victoria’s finest wines. Staying in central Melbourne, with plenty of time to enjoy this cosmopolitan city.

Price Includes:

4 nights – Mercure Hotel Welcome
APT Morning Melbourne City Sights
Yarra Valley Wine Experience - By the Australian Wine Tour Company
Return Coach Transfers included throughout

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Melbourne
On arrival into Melbourne you will be met and transferred to your hotel
4 Night Stay: Mercure Hotel Welcome

Day 2: Discover Melbourne
The city of Melbourne is a wonderful blend of heritage architecture, modern skyscrapers and contemporary designs. Vibrant cafes and cosmopolitan restaurants, colourful parklands and beautiful waterways are all found throughout this charming city. View fine examples of Melbourne’s architectural splendour, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Princess and Regent Theatres. Also see Melbourne Town Hall, the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square. Stroll around Melbourne’s spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens. Visit the picturesque Fitzroy Gardens and explore Captain Cooks Cottage (optional, additional expense). See the bustling Queen Victoria Market and tranquil Albert Park Lake. See our world renowned sporting arenas, including the MCG and Rod Laver Arena (home of the Australian Tennis Open).Pay tribute to the soldiers of war at the historic Shrine of Remembrance. View Southbank, a world of waterfront shopping, dining and arts incorporating the Southgate Arts and Leisure. Cross the West Gate Bridge for amazing views of the city skyline as well as the scenic bayside suburbs, St Kilda and Albert Park.

Day 3: Touring Yarra Valley
10.00am: depart Melbourne for Yarra Valley.
11.00am: Yering Station Vineyards. Yering Station is one of Australia's most spectacular winery set-ups. You’ll be shown how to swirl, sniff and slurp and then you'll be ready to taste some of Yering Station's award winning benchmark classic Australian wines.
12.00pm: Rochford Wines. Rochford's have long been the benchmark for style and class in the Yarra Valley and the wines also live up to this reputation. The first hour will be spent at the tasting table, a great opportunity to make a wine selection for lunch. Then it's into the Restaurant for a superb lunch while taking in magnificent vineyard views.
1.40pm: St. Hubert's Vineyards. St. Hubert's is the ideal place to delve briefly into the fascinating history of the Yarra Valley from the 1830's to today as it has played a significant role in Victorian winemaking.
2.15pm: Domaine Chandon. French Champagne Company Moet and Chandon's Australian production house Domaine Chandon.
3.30pm: Leave Yarra Valley for Melbourne.
Meals: Lunch

Day 4: Melbourne
Today is at your leisure. Enjoy some of Australia’s best eating and drinking, explore historic arcades and laneways lined with cafes and boutiques and see sporting spectaculars, art exhibitions and performing arts productions throughout the year.

Day 5: Depart Melbourne
Today is at leisure until your transfer back to the airport for your onward flight

Accommodation Details:
3* Mercure Hotel Welcome
Location: Everything you need is within walking distance.
Facilities: 330 rooms with air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator, television, in-house movies, hairdryer and iron/ironing board. Property features 2 restaurants, 2 bars, coffee shop and 24 reception.
Value: Stay 4 consecutive nights and receive complimentary buffet breakfast daily.
Valid: 1 Apr 07- 27 Sep 07.