Board the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide and cruise the South Australian Coast from Adelaide aboard the Vasco da Gama (ports of call in Melbourne, Burnie and Hobart). Experience the ultimate luxury cruise and train package from Sydney. Travel from Sydney to Adelaide on the Indian Pacific, spending 4 nights in Adelaide followed by 8 nights aboard the Vasco da Gama from Adelaide, visiting Melbourne, Burnie and Hobart before returning to Adelaide. The ex Perth package is 13 days travelling Adelaide to Perth on the Indian Pacific. Themes include: Rail and Sail, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, Departs from Sydney, Indian Pacific, Ocean Cruise, Returns from Hobart. + Show more
Indian Pacific to Adelaide with Tasmania & Victoria Vasco da Gama Cruise
14 Day Train + Cruise Package
14 Day Train + Cruise Package
$2401*
Package Includes
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Indian Pacific Train Sydney to Adelaide (or Adelaide to Perth)
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9 Day Vasco da Gama Tasmanian Explorer Cruise
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All Airfares (e.g home to Sydney and Adelaide to home)
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8 Nights Accommodation aboard Vasco da Gama (Twin Inner Cabin, upgrades available)
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1 Night Gold Cabin Accommodation on the Indian Pacific Sydney to Adelaide (Gold Service or Platinum Service) (2 nights Adelaide to Perth)
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4 Nights Accommodation in Adelaide (2 nights for ex Perth packages)
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All meals onboard the Vasco da Gama, FREE afternoon tea and late night snacks, Captain’s Cocktail Party (selected sailings), self service tea and coffee, FREE big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes, a range of FREE daytime activities and leisure facilities, FREE guest speaker and arts & crafts (selected sailings), FREE porterage of luggage to your cabin, Cabin Steward service, FREE flexible dining at the Waterfront Restaurant, Waterfront Mediterranean and Waterfront Eurasia restaurants FREE use of library and card room, FREE use of sports courts and gymnasium, FREE use of spa amenities.
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All meals onboard Indian Pacific, FREE beverages throughout your journey, FREE toiletries kit, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and commentary, use of ‘Outback Explorer Lounge’
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All Indian Pacific Off-Train Excursions & Activities (e.g. Broken Hill, Rawlinna, Cook)
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Adelaide City Tour
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Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Train Station, Port, Hotel and Airport)
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FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book ($500 Value discounts and bonuses in South Australia)
Highlights
Indian Pacific
Vasco da Gama
Sydney
Adelaide
Melbourne
Burnie
Hobart
Derwent River
Broken Hill (Sydney to Adelaide)
Rawlinna (Sydney to Perth)
Historic Churches
Rundle Mall
Montefiore Hill
Gouger Street
North Adelaide
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Departs December 2019
DAY 1 – 2 Board the Indian Pacific to Adelaide
Fly into Sydney and be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to the Indian Pacific railway station to begin your journey to Adelaide.
Embark on the legendary Indian Pacific as you travel from the harbour city of Sydney to the 'City of Churches' Adelaide. Marvel at the beauty passing by your cabin window, the magnificent Blue Mountains, rural countryside, tough mallee scrub home to the outback town of Broken Hill and onto the fertile green surrounds of beautiful Adelaide.
See below for full details on your Indian Pacific journey. Note: passengers embarking in Perth enjoy 1 extra night on the Indian Pacific.
As you arrive into Adelaide you can feel the history and culture of 'The City of Churches'. You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the Indian Pacific railway station on arrival in Adelaide to your Adelaide 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, 1 Breakfast,1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Overnight Gold Service Cabin on the Indian Pacific, Luxury Broken Hill Coach Tour, Luxury Kalgoorlie Coach Tour (Perth to Adelaide customers only), Meet and Greet Personalised Rail Transfer, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.
DAY 3 Adelaide City Tour
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 one million 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 on-board 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), fashionable Hutt Street and stop at Haigh's Chocolates to enjoy complimentary tea or coffee accompanied by fine Haigh's chocolates (Haigh's unavailable on Sundays).
We then travel to the seaside town of Glenelg where you can walk along Jetty Road, browse in the shops or simply relax on this well-known beach. 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 North Adelaide; O'Connell Street (restaurants and trendy shops), St Peter's Cathedral, Colonel Light's Lookout on Montefiore Hill (spectacular views over Adelaide).
Enjoy some free-time this afternoon to explore Adelaide and some of it treasures at your own pace.
Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Ups, Tea, Haigh's Chocolates, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.
DAY 4 – 5 Explore Adelaide
Adelaide is the vibrant capital city of South Australia, Adelaide’s city centre is home to beautiful historic buildings, parklands, wide streets and cafes and restaurants, the city combines sensational cuisine, art, shopping and cultural opportunities, Adelaide is the gateway to the world-renowned Barossa and McLaren Vale wine regions and the beautiful Adelaide Hills.
2 nights Adelaide Accommodation
DAY 6 Board the Vasco da Gama
Board the luxurious Vasco da Gama liner at Port Adelaide, to start your circle Tasmania cruise with ports of call in Hobart, Burnie and Melbourne. Spend the days at sea making use of the stylish contemporary facilities on board the Vasco da Gama. Enjoy the relaxed classical style of cruising incorporating plenty of activities and a wide range of impressive entertainment options.
See below for full details on your Vasco da Gama cruise.
Today you will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your central Adelaide hotel to Port Adelaide Passenger Cruise Terminal, board the Vasco da Gama and begin your cruise to Tasmania and Victoria.
Meet and Greet Personalised Port Transfer, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight Accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
DAY 7 At Sea
Continue cruising toward Melbourne while enjoying the on board entertainment and day time activities of the Vasco da Gama. The ships attentive staff will ensure your every need is taken care of on this voyage along the South East coastline of Australia. With an abundance of onboard leisure facilities, you are spoiled for choice – enjoy a show, learn arts and crafts, curl up with a good book or burn some energy on the sports courts – it’s your choice.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight Accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
DAY 8 Explore Melbourne
Sail into Port Philip Bay to reach our Melbourne port of call, docking in the famous docklands. Stylish, arty Melbourne is both dynamic and cosmopolitan.
You have the whole day ahead of you to experience the best that Melbourne has to offer. Make your way into the fast paced Melbourne city with an on-shore excursion. If you prefer a slower place, watch the action and take in the city skyline from a prime spot on the ships extensive deck area.
Tonight, as you dine in one of the many onboard restaurants, you farewell Melbourne and set sail across the Bass Straight to your second port of call – Burnie.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight Accommodation on board the Vasco da Gamma.
DAY 9 Explore Burnie
Our Burnie port of call is the gateway to Tasmania’s beautiful and spectacular north, including Cradle Mountain. It is a port city with an industrial past that has reinvented itself as a vibrant and creative city on a beautiful stretch of Tasmania’s North West Coast. Nestled around Emu Bay on Bass Strait, Burnie has been an industrial centre for most of its existence. Since the closure of its paper pulp mill, the city has taken a creative approach to promoting itself and the many makers who call it home.
Get an early start to the day and enjoy your breakfast as the Vasco da Gama docks. Make the most of your time in Burnie and enjoy a shore excursion and discover the many beautiful sights of this seaside town. If relaxing poolside is more to your liking, settle in with a good book from the onboard library – the choice is yours.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight Accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
DAY 10 – 11 Hobart and the Derwent River
Spend time cruising the spectacular River Derwent ahead of our Hobart port of call. Hobart is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, this charming city is situated on the beautiful Derwent River and has a well-earned reputation as a world-class destination for food and wine lovers. The historic and scenic capital of Tasmania is Australia’s second-oldest city. Marvel at Hobart’s rich colonial heritage which is evident in its beautifully preserved Georgian and Victorian era buildings.
You'll be beguiled by the renowned Salamanca Place, the vibrant, waterfront heart of Hobart with its bars, restaurants and exciting shopping opportunities. The city's breathtaking backdrop is the rugged Mount Wellington contrasting with the cobalt waters of the city's waterfront right out to the exquisite Peppermint Bay.
Choose from a range of optional shore excursion to explore this beautiful city or explore Hobart on your own. The choice is yours. If you do not wish to disembark, you can choose to stay on board make use of the wide range of facilities aboard the Vasco da Gama.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, 2 Nights Accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
DAY 12 – 13 At Sea
We leave the picturesque Hobart behind us and head out to open waters for your final nights of cruising the southern waters of Australia, to your final port of Adelaide. Relax on board the Vasco da Gama and make use of those free onboard activities and facilities before reaching land.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, 2 nights accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
DAY 14 Arrive in Adelaide and Fly Home
This morning you will return to Adelaide, and after disembarking the Vasco da Gama, you will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the airport to meet your flight home.
Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer.
Package ex Perth
For customers travelling from Perth, the package is 9 days in duration, travelling Adelaide to Perth on the Indian Pacific and staying 2 nights longer in Adelaide.
Inclusions on board the Indian Pacific
Relax in your private Gold Service Cabin and watch the passing landscapes of Australia pass by through your large window. Enjoy all meals onboard the Indian Pacific in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car (flexible times, hearty breakfasts, two course lunches, three course dinners). Your package includes FREE soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, base spirits, tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. You will also receive a FREE toiletries kit. You have Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and detailed journey commentary (available from your cabin sound system) and you will love the cosy but exclusive atmosphere of the Outback Explorer Lounge. Your package includes Gold Service but can be upgrade to Platinum Service.
Upgrade to Platinum Service: Experience the luxury of larger cabin space (twice the size of a Gold Service Twin Cabin) along with private Platinum Transfers, in-cabin breakfasts and access to the exclusive new Platinum Lounge and Restaurant. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Inclusions on board the Vasco da Gama
Relax in your private cabin on board the Vasco da Gama while you sail and enjoy FREE full board cuisine with a selection of international cuisine, afternoon teas and late night snacks, self-service tea and coffee and Captain’s Cocktail Party (selected sailings). Experience FREE big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes, a range of FREE daytime activities and leisure facilities. Choose from a range of FREE daytime activities, leisure facilities, FREE guest speaker and arts & crafts (selected sailings) and use of the onboard library and card room. Enjoy FREE use of sports courts and gymnasium, FREE use of spa amenities. Enjoy meals and FREE flexible dining at the Waterfront Restaurant, Waterfront Mediterranean and Waterfront Eurasia restaurants. Your package includes an inner cabin but can be upgraded to a range of cabins.
Upgrade to a Superior Twin Inner: Upgrade to a Superior Twin Inner cabin and benefit from a cabin on the higher Atlantic Deck. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Upgrade to an Ocean View Cabin: Enjoy rich ocean views and a converted double bed in cabins located in the forward and aft areas of the Baltic Deck and the higher Atlantic Deck. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Upgrade to a Standard Plus Twin Ocean View: These ocean view cabins are located on the Baltic deck and feature a converted double bed which converts to a sofa for daytime use. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Upgrade to a Premium Suite Ocean View: Benefit from the space of a larger cabin (twice the size of the standard cabins). Premium suites are located on the Atlantic Deck and offer stylish interior design, double beds, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling windows. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Adelaide Accommodation Included
You have 3 choices of accommodation in Adelaide. Our "Good Standard" central Adelaide hotel has great facilities, a comfortable room and friendly service (typically 3.5 stars). Alternatively, why not treat yourself? The "Deluxe" hotel has superior facilities, stylish room and first class service (typically 4 stars). The “Luxury” hotel is upscale with a more luxurious feel for the discerning traveller and great for celebrating an anniversary (typically 5 stars).
The package is priced on the "Good Standard" option. See Optional Upgrades below for more details, or simply ask.
Airport, Rail and Port Transfers Included
You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from Sydney airport to the Indian Pacific railway station to begin your journey to Adelaide. On arrival in Adelaide you will be transferred to your Adelaide hotel. You will be met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your hotel to the Vasco da Gama and from the Vasco da Gama to the Adelaide airport for your flight home.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book
You’ll receive the FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book that includes $500 value of discounts and bonuses throughout Adelaide and SA at shops, restaurants attractions, wineries etc. It’s a great way to save even more on your South Australia holiday.
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Indian Pacific to Adelaide with Tasmania & Victoria Vasco da Gama Cruise
14 Day Train + Cruise Package
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2401
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*Starting holiday costs per person, two share, for low seasons (A$). Seasonal surcharges apply outside of low season. Early Bird Specials require travel outside of the next 6 months (i.e travel in more than 6 months time). As prices vary based on travel dates, be flexible with dates to get the best deals! Itinerary and vehicle types subject to change without notice. Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices apply, book now. Ex Adelaide / Sydney prices include only flights back to Adelaide / Sydney. See Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp384
Departures Departs: Specific Dates: 09/12/19
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