All About Melbourne
4 Days / 3 Nights
For the Independent Traveler
Departures: Daily
from $1295 per person, double occupancy
Langham Hotel
Australia's second-largest city and fashion capital, Melbourne boasts great festivals, shopping, food and wine, and fabulous arts. Just outside the city are the spectacular Great Ocean Road, the divine Yarra Valley and the fascinating Phillip Island. Nestled in an ideal location on the Yarra River, the Langham Hotel is renowned for its incredible views of the city skyline and outstanding service. Designed to reflect a Victorian mansion, with a grand marble staircase, magnificent chandeliers and 387 rooms and suites offering a refined elegance, the hotel is close to downtown, restaurants, Federation Square and shopping precincts.
Epicurean is a family-owned and oprated business, providing specialized luxury small group tours throughout Victoria's world-famous wine regions. Catering to lovers of fine food and wine, Epicurean provides exclusive insight to the personalities behind the local producers. A truly memorable experience of the Yarra Valley and its abundance of fresh food and boutique wines.
Included
3 nights accommodation Private car transfers Deluxe Melbourne sightseeing Colonial Tramcar Dinner Full Day Yarra Valley journey 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne & City Sights Tour
Arrive in Melbourne and transfer to your hotel. Join your half day tour of Melbourne and discover the areas of Fitzroy, Carlton, the sites of the 1956 Olympics and Australian Tennis Open, and the Queen Victoria Markets-Melbourne's shopping mecca. Take in the glorious colors and smells while enjoying afternoon tea in the Botanical Gardens before retuning to your hotel. Overnight: Langham Hotel, Club Classic Room for 3 nights
Day 2: Colonial Tramcar Dinner
Spend today at leisure to relax, shop or explore this cosmopolitan city full of cultural delights, fine food and enriched with gardens and history. We can recommend a wide selection of activities to suit you (activities, own expense). Tonight, dine in style aboard a restored, 1927 Tramcar as you travel through the streets of Melbourne. Includes a full bar and fine cuisine. (B,D)
Day 3: Yarra Valley Deluxe Food & Wine Journey
This morning, depart from your hotel and travel to the Yarra Valley wine region. Your day of discovery will begin with a private wine tasting with cheese and fruit at the De Bortoli Winery. Visit historic Yering Station Winery and lunch at the renowned Domaine Chandon overlooking the vineyards. This afternoon, continue to Coldstream Hills and conclude your tour with a tasting at a 100 year old Yarra Valley Dairy & Wine Hub. (B,L)
Day 4: Depart Melbourne
Transfer by private car back to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight. (B)
Accommodation
Day - City - Area Hotel
Day - 1, 2, 3 - Melbourne - Langham Hotel
