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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Adelaide
Be welcomed into your Heritage listed Venetian Gothic-style hotel, nestled amongst the leafy plane trees of Wakefield Street, just minutes away from Adelaide’s city centre. It is time to unwind in the hotel’s courtyard, with a glass of sparkling wine in hand. You will then effortlessly explore the city in a zero-emission EcoCaddy with a local expert, ending at Adelaide Central Market. Meet your host Cheryl, who will introduce the passionate market stall owners on an Adelaide Central Market Collaborators Tour. It is serious fun for those with a passion for great food, and the people who grow and supply it to our tables. You will taste signature dishes throughout the market, enjoying a four-course roaming local dining experience
Hotel: Adabco Boutique Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Barossa Valley
This morning enjoy a relaxing breakfast and some free time to explore Adelaide before leaving the city for a taste of the country. You will visit Provenance Barossa, home to Penfolds Cellar Door, Barossa Distilling Company, Ember Pizzas and Stein’s Taphouse to name but a few. Here you will have time to wander and to taste the local fare. This afternoon, head off to Seppeltsfield winery for a private Village Discovery Tour with a local expert. Experience an award-winning mix of wine, food, craft, and design before dining at the homestead where Executive Events Chef Owen Andrews will connect you to the region through seasonal plates showcasing local, sustainable produce
Hotel: Novotel, Barossa
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3 - Adelaide Hills
Your day begins with breakfast overlooking Jacob’s Creek vineyards. Then add some Maggie Beer’s flair to your cooking, in the studio where Maggie and Simon filmed the Cook and the Chef, at a private demonstration with a local
expert. Sample the many products at her farm shop. Be sure to save room for some relaxed Barossa style long-table dining. You will be grazing on a delicious lunch at St. Hugo overlooking their glorious vineyard. Leave the Barossa behind and head through the picturesque Adelaide Hills to historic Hahndorf. Settled by 19th-century Lutheran migrants, it is known for its original German-style architecture and artisanal food. To learn more, visit the Hahndorf Academy, home to the German Migration Museum. On arrival, check into your boutique style accommodation for an afternoon and evening at leisure. It will be hard to resist a stroll down colourful Main Street where you’ll find the Australian Opal Company, the Alpaca Shop or the Hahndorf Leathersmith and Bush Gallery. Tonight, why
not head to the German Inn to taste some true local fare when you order the famous German Sausage Platter consisting of delicious Bockwurst, Bratwurst, cheese Kransky and Vienna Sausages washed down with an iced cold beer!
Hotel: The Manna by Haus
Meals: Lunch
Day 4 - McLaren Vale & Adelaide
After breakfast and a chance to wander around the quaint shops of Hahndorf, your journey takes you to the rich landscape of McLaren Vale and the quirky d’Arenberg Cube. This building was inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking. Each of the five levels has been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses. You will be taken on a journey with a local expert before arriving at the top floor for a tasting and 360-degree views of the vineyards and enjoy a three-course lunch with wine at the stunning d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant. There will also be an opportunity for those interested to see the Salvador Dali exhibition. Our last stop will be at Gemtree Wines tasting their biodynamic wines, a simple way of farming that enhances the soil and the taste. Learn about biodynamic grape growing and winemaking during a relaxing guided tour of Gemtree’s Biodynamic Hut with a local expert and see firsthand how this philosophy is applied in the vineyards. Heading back to Adelaide this afternoon, your evening is all yours to explore or relax at leisure.
Hotel: Abadco Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 5 - Farewell from Adelaide
This morning, you’ll venture out for a celebratory breakfast. On saying goodbye to your newfound friends, you will be
transferred by private vehicle to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
5 day Small Group Tour - from £2129
With flights from £2964
OPTIONS
- Add extra nights in Adelaide before or after your tour
- Choose to fly Economy, Premium, Business or First Class
All prices are per person, based on 2 sharing a double or twin room and include meals shown. Seasonal supplements may apply. Please call Freedom Destinations to confirm departure dates and availability. Itineraries for tours departing after 1 April 2023 may vary.
