Victorian Food and Wine Escape
A 5-day journey into the extraordinary food culture of Australia’s ‘capital of cool’, and the world-class surrounding culinary destinations. Accommodated in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling CBD, each day you will venture out of the city to a new culinary icon of regional Victoria. Visit the famous Yarra Valley wine region, the stunning Mornington Peninsula, and dive into the unique and exciting urban food culture back in the city. This immersive short getaway sees you escape the crowds and go behind the scenes in Victoria’s culinary culture.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Upon arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be met by your private driver for a short transfer to Crown Towers Melbourne.
Stunningly situated on the Yarra River, Crown Towers provides an opulent and sophisticated base for your culinary journey. With breathtaking city views, a close proximity to the icons of Melbourne, and indulgence at every turn, Crown Towers is ideal for a luxurious Melbourne getaway.
After freshening up and relaxing at your hotel, the rest of your day is yours to spend at your leisure. Perhaps take a walk along the Yarra River, do a spot of shopping in Bourke Street Mall or even visit the Crown Spa and pool. If you’re looking to jump right into your culinary activities, why not dine in one of the many fine restaurants located within the Crown Towers precinct.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Crown Towers
Day 2
Following breakfast, you will be met in the foyer of your hotel to begin your full day tour of Victoria’s iconic wine region, the Yarra Valley.
Transported in a comfortable luxury vehicle and guided by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable local, you will experience the best the Yarra Valley has to offer. Go behind the scenes at some of the premium wineries dotted throughout he Yarra Valley, learn from the winemakers themselves, and sample of range of local wines.
Enjoy a lunch of fresh regional produce in picturesque country scenery, and stop at a wildlife park to get up close and personal with some of the famous faces of the Australian wildlife world.
After you first day of fine food, fine wine, and scenic countryside, you will meander back to your hotel where you will have the evening to spend as you choose.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Crown Towers
Day 3
Following another sumptuous breakfast at Crown Towers, you once again met your private local guide for a gourmet adventure in regional Victoria.
This time your sights are set on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria’s best kept secret. The Mornington Peninsula is a coastal region laden not only with exceptional wines, but with artisan food producers, market gardens, and distilleries. Similarly, to the Yarra Valley, the Mornington Peninsula is just one hour’s drive out of Melbourne, but the wine is vastly different in these two wines producing regions.
Experience the hidden treasures of the region and spend the day consuming yet more gourmet delights, charming towns and spectacular coastline, all before being returned to the Crown Towers in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Crown Towers
Day 4
After a leisurely breakfast you start your final full day of your gourmet food and wine adventure. Meet your local guide in the foyer of your hotel and embark on a culinary journey through the urban food scene of Melbourne.
Melbourne is known for its street art, its vibrant events, and laneway culture, but woven into the unique lifestyle of the city is the exciting and innovative food culture. Let your local guide lead you through the cultural fusion of Melbourne cuisine, introduce you to the local market vendors who have a long history of food production and sale, and through back doors to the kitchens of restaurants and cafes where you will meet the chefs and discuss the city’s rich culinary traditions.
Meet the people integral to the thriving food scene, and taste some of the best Melbourne has to offer before being returned to Crown Towers in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Crown Towers
Day 5
Soak in your final morning of your great food and wine journey before meeting your private transfer to Melbourne airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Notes
This tour is designed for solo travellers/couples/small groups/families.
This Itinerary can be taken all year round; however, we suggest speaking with your Travel Designer as seasonal considerations may apply.
While we endeavour to make the itinerary as accurate as possible, it should be considered as an approximate schedule of activities and guide only, rather than a rigid schedule of events. Trip itineraries are subject to revision due to weather, conditions, government restrictions and other reasons beyond our control.
Prices
Prices start from just AUD $3,065.00 per person, based on 2 passengers travelling and are valid for travel until 31st March 2019.
The above cost is dependent on availability at the time of booking request and depending on actual dates of travel, may have high/low season considerations, blackout dates may also apply and is subject to change.
Please consult your Travel Designer to check on full terms and conditions, availability and to make and enquiry.
Inclusions
- 4 Nights Crown Towers Melbourne in 1 x Deluxe Room including full buffet breakfast for 2 and return private vehicle transfers to/from Melbourne Airport.
- 1 full day private Yarra Valley tour including tastings, café style lunch and wildlife encounter.
- 1 full day private Mornington Peninsula tour including tastings and café style lunch.
- 1 full day private Food and Culture tour of Melbourne including tastings and café style lunch.
- 24 hour access to The Tailor support staff while travelling in Australia.
Exclusions
- International Flights to and from Australia
- Domestic Flights within Australia unless stated above
- Some Meals & Beverages
- Some Activities
- Telephone calls
- All items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities