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Ride the Overland from Melbourne + Stay in Adelaide + Tour the Barossa + More! (Nov 2022)

Explore SA with like-minded over-60s
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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Daylight premium service on the Overland Melbourne to Adelaide
  • Enjoy a half day city highlights tour
  • Visit local food producers and wineries throughout the Barossa Valley
  • Wine Tasting and Lunch at Lambert Estate
  • Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop

Scroll down to "travel dates" below for pricing, or call Travel at 60 on 1300 414 198 (for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Australia) for a quote!

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The Overland

Inclusions/Exclusions

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Your tour Includes:

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation
  • Daylight Overland Journey
  • Breakfast daily
  • Half day Adelaide Highlights Tour
  • Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre - Wine Tasting
  • Barossa Chocolate Company - Tasting
  • Lambert Estate - Lunch & Wine Tasting
  • Visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop
  • Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Adelaide accommodation
  • 4 Breakfasts & 2 Lunches

Not Included

  • Flights from your home city to Melbourne
  • Flights/Rail from Adelaide to your home city
  • Travel Insurance, Personal expenses, Drinks

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Monday

8:05am Depart Melbourne for Adelaide on The Overland.

There is nothing quite like travelling by rail, with a daylight service between two vibrant cities, enjoy a relaxing and unique journey, while savouring the creature comforts and romance of rail. For over 130 years, The Overland has been a fan favourite for people travelling between Melbourne and Adelaide.

On board, 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. 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.

5:55pm Arrive in Adelaide and be transferred to your hotel for the next 3 nights.  

  • Overnight: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel  
  • Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea

Day 2 - Tuesday 

Experience the cosmopolitan life of Adelaide on a half day tour, be introduced to this delightful city, which is surrounded by parklands with a blend of historic buildings, wide streets, cafés and restaurants.

Drive past Adelaide's cultural precinct - North Terrace, Adelaide Botanic Gardens and the beautiful Botanic Park, home to the Bicentennial Conservatory and the Adelaide Zoo. Continue through historic North Adelaide, where you’ll see tree-lined streets, mansions and historic buildings. 

A stop will be made at the National Wine Centre of Australia, located on the edge of Adelaide’s stunning Botanic Gardens where you will have free time to explore the Wine Discovery Journey Museum. Your morning will also include a visit to the iconic St Peters Cathedral (subject to availability) or the newly developed Adelaide Oval precinct.

Your tour ends at approx. 1pm at the famous Adelaide Central Markets, with over 70 traders under one roof, the Market is one of the largest undercover fresh product markets in the Southern Hemisphere, buzzing with life and colour all year round you will be sure to find a treat or two for lunch.

The rest of the day is yours to explore Adelaide at your own leisure.

  • Overnight: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel  
  • Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 – Wednesday

Enjoy a full day food and wine journey to South Australia’s premium wine region, the Barossa. Take time to sample some of the Barossa’s finest wines and gourmet food that makes this wine region so special. You will visit the new Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, the famous Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop and two award winning cellar doors. Return to your accommodation at approximately 5.30pm. This evening is at leisure.

  • Overnight: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel  
  • Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 – Thursday

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before you check-out of the hotel and bid farewell to your fellow travellers.

  • Included Meals: Breakfast

Please note: Itinerary subject to change and some of the inclusions may be replaced temporarily without notice.

Need assistance with flights or train home or why not extend your stay in Adelaide we can assist with booking all your travel needs. Call our friendly call centre on 1300 414 198 to secure your place today.

Dates and Prices

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One Departure Only - 21 - 24 November 2022

  • Twin Share from $1,265 per person
  • Single Traveller from $1,795

Call our Brisbane based travel team on 1300 414 198 to secure place now! We can also assist with booking your flights, airport transfers and arranging travel insurance.

Accommodation

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The Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel:

Located in the heart of Adelaide, offering all the warm and personal service expected of a 4 1/2-star hotel and exuding a blend of old-world comfort with all the modern essentials to meet the needs of today’s guest. Eclectic and luxury shopping, cafes and restaurants surround this popular Hotel, situated a mere few minute’s walk from the city’s most popular events, and boasts picturesque roof top views.

FAQs

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To participate in this tour all participants, must be fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccination and be able to show a valid vaccination certificate.

Willing to share: One of the advantages of travelling on a Travel at 60 dedicated group departure is that we can match solo travellers, so that you they can avoid paying the single supplement. Subject to availability of another traveller of the same gender willing to share. Please note you will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid19.

T&Cs

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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.

Minimum numbers are required for tour to proceed.

Non-Refundable deposit of $300 per person is required within 7 days of booking.

Final payment due no later than Monday 3 October 2022  

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