This trip is an exciting new route for us and takes in some stunning landscapes, great food and wines as well as cultural visits, which should leave you with a fuller understanding of Australia and some it’s best wine regions in Victoria and South Australia. There is also an optional pre-tour trip to wonderful Tasmania a real jewel with some fantastic visits.
The people of Australia are what makes the place special also, with a friendly can-do attitude that immediately makes visitors feel at home. We will experience the Aboriginal culture, the south east Asian food influence, indigenous animals as well as the outstanding and unique landscapes of Australia.
Some of the visits are provisional at this stage.
Payments Policy
Each tour has a deposit of $750 per person which is payable at booking. The balance of payment is due 90 days prior to the start of the tour.
WeTravel Payments
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new booking system, powered by the WeTravel platform. Our primary goal is to enhance your booking experience, making it simpler and more convenient, especially when it comes to payment via credit card.WeTravel is a highly respected booking and payments platform for group travel businesses, trusted by over 5,000 companies worldwide. We couldn't be happier to partner with them, knowing that they provide instant payment acceptance, efficient booking management, and global fund transfers.
Booking your next adventure with us is now smoother than ever. Tours will continue to be listed on our website as before. When you click ‘book now’ on the tour page you will transition to the new WeTravel booking page for that tour where you can select the package and options that you wish to book.
We highly recommend creating an account during the signup process. This enables you to track the status of your bookings and make any necessary changes whenever you need to. Rest assured, WeTravel respects your privacy and won't inundate you with marketing emails.
Payment Methods Once you've completed the familiar booking form, you can proceed to make secure online payments, currently available in 2 different ways:
If you prefer alternative payment methods such as cheques or Wise wire transfer, we're happy to accommodate these arrangements on request.
Non USA Payments Most of our tours are listed in US dollars but if you want to pay in your local currency by the bank debit method then it is as easy as selecting the flag of your country’s currency on the top right of the window when you are making payment. Alternatively, you can request our $US account details to make a wire transfer from outside the USA.
2nd Participant Payments A booking will only show under the account of the person who made the booking, not the second participant. There are 2 options for payment in this case -
Timings The payment timing will stay the same, with a deposit of $750 pp payable at booking and the balance payable by 90 days before the tour starts. You will receive an automated reminder 30 days before the balance is due.We believe this new system will streamline your booking experience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your booking, you need to confirm the cancellation in writing by email or letter. If you contact Iberian Wine Tours prior to confirming your cancellation we can advise you of the cancellation charges applicable to your situation. The cancellation charge is based on the number of days prior to the starting day of the trip booked. The charges are per person cancelling, as follows:
90 days or more – loss of deposit
89-60 days or more – 25%
59-30 days – 50%
29 days or less – 100%
Refund Policy
From time to time, tours do not reach the minimum number of bookings necessary to make the trip viable. We reserve the right to cancel or alter a tour in these circumstances. If we cancel the tour or make substantial alterations, we will advise you at least 60 days before departure and will offer you alternative dates or a full refund.
Day 1. Mon 10th Nov Meet Intercontinental Hotel, central Melbourne. Visit to the Old Melbourne Gaol to see some of the colonial history of this fascinating city, including the death mask of the famous outlaw, Ned Kelly. Evening cookery class at the highly rated Otao cookery school to learn about the strong Vietnamese influence on the city’s cuisine. D
Day 2. Tue 11th Nov Head south to the Mornington Peninsula where we enjoy an introduction to Australian wine in the company of Kate McIntyre (MW) at her parent’s Moorooduc winery. Head to Paradigm Hills a small family run winery for a tasting before lunch at Point Leo Estate. Free evening in Melbourne. B/L
Day 3. Wed 12th Nov Leave for the Yarra Valley for a vineyard visit at Giant Steps, before heading back to the winery for lunch. Check in to the Chateau Yering for the next 2 nights before an evening dinner at the hotel. B/L/D
Day 4. Thu 13th Nov Morning visit to the Healesville Animal Sanctuary where we are able to see the amazing indigenous animals like Tasmanian Devils and Koalas close up in their natural terrain. Visit and lunch at the wonderful Seville Estate, one of the region’s best wineries, where we enjoy their sparkling on arrival, before a walk and tasting of some of their best wines. Free evening. B/L
Day 5. Fri 14th Nov Morning flight to Adelaide (book separately). Arriving at Henschke, one of the top families of Australian wine. Visit the iconic Hill of Grace and top wine tasting with lunch. Check in to Weintal in the Barossa Valley for 2 nights. Free evening. B/L
Day 6. Sat 15th Nov Visit to Seppeltsfield, well known for it’s unbroken collection of ‘port’ wines dating back to the 1800s. We enjoy a tasting of 100 year old aged ‘port’ before an outdoor lunch with wines and a chance to visit the top class Australian artisan craftspeople on site. Back to the hotel before evening visit and old fashioned Aussie BBQ grill at Yelland & Papps a young winemaking couple producing innovative wines in the Barossa. B/L/D
Day 7. Sun 16th Nov Depart for the McClaren Vale wine region for a biodynamic day with one of the best producers, Gemtree. With a top class outdoor lunch in the Nature Reserve and feeding emus this promises to be the ultimate biodynamic experience. Check in to Sofitel hotel in central Adelaide. Free evening. B/L
Day 8. Mon 17th Nov Morning aboriginal experience in Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens followed by a visit and tasting at Shaw + Smith winery. Free lunch then afternoon tasting in the Australian icon Penfolds at the Magill Estate.Last night dinner at top Adelaide restaurant. B/D
Day 9. Tue 18th Nov After breakfast, end of tour