Enjoy all-inclusive Adelaide touring plus a 4 day Murray Princess cruise on the mighty Murray River. Tour Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Victor Harbor and the Fleurieu Peninsula before boarding the largest inland paddle-wheeler in the Southern Hemisphere for 4 magical days of river cruising. Enjoy special guided nature walks and learning about the Murray River regions food, flora and fauna during your river cruise. While in Adelaide, also visit the famous Barossa Valley, the Lutheran settlement of Hahndorf, the beautiful seaside town of Victor Harbor as well as a guided luxury coach tour of the city. Themes include: South Australia, Departs from Adelaide, River Cruising, Luxury Coach, Returns from Victor Harbor. + Show more

Package Includes

Return Flights to Adelaide (pricing options below)
5 Nights Adelaide Hotel (superior 4 star)
4 Day Murray River Cruise on the P.S Murray Princess
Breakfast Daily, Morning Tea, Special Winery Lunch
All meals onboard the Murray Princess, FREE onshore tours, FREE guided nature walks and eco-excursions, FREE onboard presentations, FREE live entertainment and FREE onboard tea and coffee
Barossa Valley Luxury Day Tour
Victor Harbor and Fleurieu Peninsula Luxury Coach Tour
Adelaide Coach Tour with River Cruise
Behind The Scenes Winery Tour, Wine Education & Tastings
Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Airport and Port)

Highlights

Adelaide Overnight Murray River Paddle-Steamer Cruise Discovery Wildlife Cruise Barossa Valley Special Winery Lunch Murray River Fleurieu Peninsula Victor Harbor Adelaide Hills Hahndorf Mount Lofty Ranges River Torrens Murray Bridge Mannum Goolwa Lake Alexandrina Port Elliot Horseshoe Bay Encounter Bay Historic Churches Rundle Mall Beehive Corner Adelaide Oval Victoria Square King William Street Boulevard The Terraces Gardens and Greenbelts Wineries of South Australia Nature Walk Salt Bush Flat Fromms Landing River View Lodge

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Day 1 Fly to Adelaide

Fly to Adelaide and feel the history and culture of 'The City of Churches'. You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Adelaide.

Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.

Day 2 Adelaide Luxury Coach Tour & River Cruise

Adelaide is famous for stylish architecture, beautiful parklands, boutique shopping, cafe strips, sandy swimming beaches, fabulous arts events, festivals, nightlife, and sandstone cottages with sweeping gardens. The diverse cultural mix of its population guarantees that the food is sensational. Adelaide is Australia's wine capital and lies between rolling hills to the east and beautiful sandy beaches to the west, with world class vineyards within easy reach.

Your friendly driver will pick you up in the comfortable air-conditioned luxury coach before sharing experiences, fascinating facts and enchanting stories in the onboard full commentary throughout the morning. Today see Victoria Square (heart of Adelaide City), Gouger Street (restaurant cafe strip), King William Street's famous boulevard, The Terraces (4 terraces that separate the city from its greenbelts) and Adelaide's magnificent parks, gardens and greenbelts. See River Torrens with its delightful garden banks, Parliament House, State Library, Trinity Church (Adelaide's oldest church), and fashionable Hutt Street. See Beehive Corner at Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval (one of Australia's most notable cricket grounds and houses the Bradman collection), the quaint suburbs of historic North Adelaide and St Peter's Cathedral. See the National Wine Centre of Australia and Adelaide’s Cultural Boulevard of North Terrace - drive by the University, Library, Art Gallery & Museum.

Following your tour of Adelaide, embark on a leisurely scenic cruise along the Torrens River on board the famous Adelaide icon, “The Popeye”. Take in the picturesque scenery and prolific birdlife as you cruise through the heart of this wonderful city past the Torrens Weir to the Adelaide Zoo. Be regaled with a fascinating commentary from your captain highlighting all major points of interest along your magical journey. Finish your cruise at Elder Park and spend some time taking in this beautiful oasis in the heart of Adelaide.

Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore Adelaide and some of its treasures.

Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Ups, Torrens River Cruise, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation

Day 3 Adelaide to Mannum and Cruise to Murray Bridge

This afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive by luxury coach to Mannum to begin your 4 day Murray Princess Discovery Cruise.

Unwind on a lazy Murray River cruise, this ancient river will enchant you, the ever changing scenery a delight as you immerse yourself in one of the world's most diverse river systems, hear tales of history and folklore as your crew provide expert onboard commentary, as you pass giant red gum trees and sheer ochre cliffs spot for pink cockatoo, red-capped robin, malleefowl and pelican.

Depart Mannum, cruise under floodlight to Murray Bridge while looking out for nocturnal wildlife and this evening enjoy the on-board musician.

Breakfast, Transfer from Adelaide to Mannum, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the PS Murray Princess

Day 4 Cruise from Murray Bridge to Salt Bush Flat

Murray Bridge lies 80km east of Adelaide, the fantastic climate lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle including water sports, fishing, boating, swimming, walking and hiking. A city situated in splendid scenic surrounds dotted with picturesque farms, Murray Bridge attractions include, Sturt Reserve, the Round House and Captain's Cottage Museum.

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, you could choose to explore the town’s landmarks and fascinating attractions or take the optional wildlife tour to Monarto Safari Park.

This afternoon, join a special presentation on the abundance of food and wine produced in the Riverland accompanied by delicious food and wine tastings, and then we continue our journey upriver where we moor for the night at Salt Bush Flat.

Breakfast, Lunch, Special Food and Wine Presentation with tastings, Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the PS Murray Princess

Day 5 Cruise from Salt Bush Flat to Piggy Flat/Coolcha

The Murray Riverlands are home to a wonderful and diverse variety of native plants and animals, gnarled red river gums dot the waters edge, mallee trees and native pines abound, the mighty river teems with fish including Murray cod and Australian smelt, small animals such as frogs, snakes and possums make the scenic riverbanks their home.

This morning experience a guided nature walk where your guide will share their wealth of knowledge about the local flora and fauna before we depart to cruise downriver. Just beyond Fromms Landing, we take a gentle turn and glide towards River View Lodge, nestled near the serene shores of Piggy Flat and Coolcha. Your adventure awaits aboard an exciting discovery vessel, ready to immerse you in the wonders of the Murray. As we embark on this journey in small, personalised groups, we are surrounded by an enchanting maze of tranquil waters and lush landscapes. Keep your eyes peeled for the graceful darters, herons, and egrets as they dance along the river’s muddy edges.

The afternoon offers a choice to enjoy bocce or fishing challenges before joining your fellow cruise guests for your final delicious dinner in the Sturt Dining Room.

Breakfast, Guided nature Walk, Lunch, Backwater Wildlife Tour, Overnight Accommodation Onboard the PS Murray Princess

Day 6 Cruise from Piggy Flat/Coolcha to Mannum, coach to Adelaide

After breakfast, head back to Mannum where your cruise finishes.

Enjoy your scenic coach ride to Adelaide city where you will check back into your hotel and have the afternoon at your leisure.

Breakfast, Return transfer to Adelaide, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation

Day 7 Barossa Valley with Special Lunch

Head to the Adelaide Hills to explore one of Australia’s best and most famous wine-producing regions – the Barossa Valley. Regarded as one of the finest wine regions in the world, the Barossa is home to Australia's most expensive wine, Penfolds Grange. Enjoy your delicious Special Lunch at a renowned winery restaurant, including tastings, winemaking tour and wine education. Explore some of the quaint and charming villages in the Adelaide Hills, part of the Mount Lofty Ranges. See the heavy influence of the original German settlers, such as buildings with steeply sloping roofs, Lutheran stone churches and try the local versions of Germanic cuisine. Visit Hahndorf, the beautiful Lutheran settlement dating back to 1838, with its arts, crafts, cottage industry shops, pubs, traditional small goods and bakeries that evoke the tastes and smells of Bavaria.

Leaving Adelaide, we begin our enchanting journey northwards to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Watch as the scenery transforms before your eyes as we meander our way through the bucolic vineyards of South Australia’s premium wine district. Discover the art of great winemaking on your 'Behind the Scenes' guided tour of Jacob’s Creek Wines, housed in a charming historic chateau. Enjoy a tutored wine tasting incorporating introductory wine education, view the original winery built in 1897 with traditional winemaking equipment, be taken on a tour of the surrounding vines and cellar door, and then enjoy morning tea as you overlook the postcard perfect vineyards.

Experience the panoramic views over the Barossa Valley from Mengler's Hill lookout, before enjoying a fascinating wine tasting followed by a delicious two-course lunch at Lambert Estate in Angaston. After lunch, we leave the Barossa behind, as our path leads us through the historic Adelaide Hills, a region brimming with country charm. Along the way, we encounter the Herbig Family Tree in Springton, whose hollowed trunk provided a ‘home’ for Friedrich and Caroline Herbig, along with their 16 children, until 1860. Next, we visit Beerenberg Farm Shop, where history and tradition thrive. Explore the shop, overflowing with Beerenberg's products and local treasures, each one carrying a piece of the region's heritage.

From here, the coach will deliver you to whimsical Hahndorf (Australia's oldest German settlement), where you will enjoy free time to stroll under the Elm trees along Hahndorf's main street, see quaint cottages, craft shops, galleries and tea rooms and perhaps visit one of the historic pubs where you can sample some German beers. Head back to Adelaide with a deep appreciation of the Australian wine industry and the beauty of the Adelaide Hills.

Breakfast, Luxury Day Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Morning Tea, Winemaking Tour, Wine Education, Special Two Course Lunch, Wine Tastings, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.

Day 8 Victor Harbor & the Fleurieu Peninsula

The Fleurieu Peninsula is a holiday playground of wineries, seaside towns and lakes whose population trebles during holiday periods. The splendid seaside resort township of Victor Harbor is where the mouth of the massive Murray River finally meets the ocean. The old paddle-steamer port of Goolwa is on Lake Alexandrina, near the Murray Mouth and is joined by a bridge to Hindmarsh Island.

Tour through the Mt Lofty Ranges with its many quaint villages and panoramic views. Stop at historic Strathalbyn on the Angas River – a delightful town adorned with antique stores, markets, bakeries, and cafes – the perfect place to find some indulgent morning tea. Pass through the Currency Creek wine region on route to the river Port of Goolwa (where the Murray River meets the lakes and sea) to enjoy a brief tour around the wharf, barrage and beach areas, before travelling on to Port Elliot, Horseshoe Bay and Victor Harbor. Enjoy some free time in Victor Harbor to explore this seaside gem. Perhaps grab some lunch, explore the town, ride a horse drawn tram across the causeway to Granite Island or take a Seal Island Cruise.

Next, surrender to the enchantment of spellbinding Encounter Bay and Rosetta Head. Keep your eyes peeled for The Bluff, a majestic sentinel that watches over the charming township of Victor Harbor. Our path then leads us through the renowned wine country of McLaren Vale where vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Before we return to Adelaide, we'll be graced by some of the most picturesque southern metropolitan beaches - Port Noarlunga and Moana, each a haven of natural beauty and tranquillity, where the waves kiss the shore and the sun paints the sky in hues of gold and crimson.

Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Ups, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.

Day 9 Fly Home

Time to say goodbye to beautiful Adelaide your fellow travellers and friendly hotel hosts. You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the airport to meet your flight home.

Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer.

Luxury Murray River Cruising

Relax on your overnight Murray River Paddle-wheeler and take in the flora and fauna of the Murray Riverlands. Your packages comes with these great inclusions. All meals onboard the P.S Murray Princess, with buffet and a la carte options. You also benefit from FREE tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. Enjoy FREE guided nature walks and eco-excursions, onboard presentations, use of the mini gym and an exciting selection of onshore tours. Your package includes an inside cabin but can be upgraded to an outside cabin or Stateroom.

Upgrade to an Outside Cabin: Outside cabins are located on the higher Randell and Cadell decks and open onto the outside deck area with picture windows to view the passing Murray River scenery.

Upgrade to a Stateroom: Staterooms feature double beds and are located on the Randell and Cadell decks. Each stateroom opens onto the outside deck area and includes a mini-bar, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities in the room.

Flights Included

This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.

Airport and Port Transfers Included

You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. You will also be transferred from Adelaide to Mannum to meet your cruise, from Mannum to your Adelaide hotel, and from your Adelaide hotel to the Airport for your flight home.

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Murray Princess Packages Include:

• All meals onboard (buffet & a la carte)

• Shore tours, guided walks, eco talks

• ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat (tender tours)

• Live onboard entertainment

• Onboard presentations

• Local food & wine tastings

• Use of mini gym

• Free Wi-Fi, Turn Down Service (including a copy of the

following day’s itinerary), coffee and tea

Join the PS Murray Princess Crew on the mighty Murray River. The Murray basin covers one third of the Australian continent across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Cruise this iconic Australian outback river highway in South Australia aboard the southern hemisphere’s largest inland paddle-wheeler, the PS Murray Princess.

Optional Upgrades

“Luxury” Hotel Upgrade (5 star)

The “Luxury” hotel option is upscale with a more luxurious feel for the discerning traveller and great for celebrating an anniversary (typically 5 stars). Upgrade this package to 5 nights in a "Luxury" Adelaide hotel. + Show more

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