Highlights / General details The Barossa Valley has a characteristic splendor of its own. European chateaux set within vineyards enhance the multi colors of the changing seasons where villages dot the valleys, on this day of picturesque and taste bud contrasts. The Cedars - the house and historic working studio of Australia's greatest watercolorist completes a special day. COACH TOUR: • View the grand and historic homesteads of North Adelaide. • The Dry Creek Salt Crystallization Pans and Adelaide’s plains. • Approach the Barossa Valley through the magnificent Seppeltsfield estate. • A Welcome, and wine tasting at this historic winery - a chance to see, if not taste there favorite Ports dating back 100 years and more. • Soak up the art of winemaking on a guided tour of the home of one of the world’s best known wine brands, Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre and Cellar Door. Perhaps even a visit to the famous Creek. • Uncover the mystery of wines at a tutored wine tasting, involving an amazing sensory experience. • Enjoy a sumptuous two course lunch at Barossa Chateau. • Tour of the Hermann Thumm Collection in the Chateau’s private museum. • A stroll through the Southern Hemisphere’s largest rose garden, opened by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. • Wine tasting at Creed Wines. • If time allows, a chance to see and experience the Whispering Wall of the Barossa Reservoir. • Delight in the Adelaide Hills’ villages of Crafers, Stirling, Aldgate and Bridgewater. THE CEDARS: • As the Grand Barossa tour heads off to Hahndorf, you’ll discover The Cedars, Sir Hans Heysen’s perfectly preserved studio. • A visit to the studio of Nora Heysen, Archibald prize winner and daughter of Sir Hans. • Re-join tour group after your gallery viewing. Inclusion Morning tea at Lyndoch Bakery with coffee/tea; Wine tasting and tour at Jacob's Creek; Lunch at Barossa Chateau; Opportunity for wine tasting at Creed Wines; Admission and guided tour at The Cedars. Exclusion Transportation to and from departure location; Hahndorf; Gratuity. Hours of operation Available: Daily, except Monday; Departs at 9:15am, check in at 9:00am. No tour departures on: March 25; December 25. Duration Approximately 8 hours. Hours of operation Available: Daily, except Monday; Departs at 9:15am, check in at 9:00am. No tour departures on: March 25; December 25. Duration Approximately 8 hours. Location Tour departs from Adelaide Central Bus Station (85 Franklin Street). Participant restrictions Any child under the minimum child age will travel free of charge and they will have to sit on their parents lap, if you prefer that the child has their own seat then you will have to pay the child fare.