Terracotta Warriors Exhibition
Days:
3 Days
Activity:
2. Moderate
Transport:
Drive
$1,095.00
Tour description
Tour Dates: 2nd March – 4th March, 2027
Step back in time and experience one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries on this fascinating 3 day getaway to Canberra. Featuring the internationally acclaimed Terracotta Warriors Exhibition, this tour combines history, culture, fine food, and unique regional experiences in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Travelling from Sydney through the picturesque Southern Highlands, enjoy a relaxing morning tea stop before a delicious lunch at the beautiful Fedra Olive Grove. Upon arrival in Canberra, visit the Royal Australian Mint and discover the stories behind Australia’s coin production before settling into comfortable accommodation at the Hotel Rex.
The highlight of the tour is a visit to the National Museum of Australia to explore the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors Exhibition. Marvel at the ancient treasures, learn about the legacy of China’s first emperor, and gain insight into one of the greatest archaeological finds in history. Enjoy free time afterwards to explore Canberra’s many attractions, including Parliament House, the National Gallery, the Australian War Memorial, or the boutique shops and cafés of Manuka. A visit to Mount Ainslie provides spectacular panoramic views across the city.
On the journey home, discover the charm of the Canberra wine region with a guided tour of Blackwattle Alpaca Farm and a tasting experience at Four Winds Vineyard, accompanied by a delicious pizza lunch.
Combining history, culture, regional flavours, and comfortable touring, this short break offers a memorable and enriching escape to Australia’s capital city.
Itinerary
We depart Sydney and travel south through the picturesque Southern Highlands, stopping for morning tea along the way. Continuing south, we enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking picturesque olive groves before continuing to Canberra for a guided tour of the fascinating Royal Australian Mint, where we discover the history and craftsmanship behind Australia’s circulating coins. Later this afternoon, we arrive at our hotel and have time to settle in before gathering together for dinner.
Overnight: Canberra Rex Hotel Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Today is devoted to one of Australia’s most anticipated exhibitions as we visit the National Museum of Australia to explore the spectacular Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor. Discover the remarkable story of Qin Shi Huang and marvel at the ancient sculptures and priceless artefacts that have captivated visitors from around the world. We then enjoy a picnic lunch in Commonwealth Park before a leisurely afternoon exploring Canberra at your own pace. A complimentary shuttle service will be available to attractions including Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, the Museum of Australian Democracy or the cafés and boutiques of Manuka. Later, we regroup and travel to Mount Ainslie Lookout to admire spectacular panoramic views across the nation’s capital before returning to our hotel for dinner.
Overnight: Canberra Rex Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we farewell Canberra and travel to the beautiful Murrumbateman wine region. Our first stop is Blackwattle Alpaca Farm, where we enjoy a guided tour and morning tea while learning about these gentle animals and the luxurious fibre they produce. We then visit a local winery to sample cool-climate wines before enjoying a relaxed lunch. This afternoon, we make a brief stop in historic Goulburn before continuing our journey home to Sydney.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Activity Levels
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1. Easy
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2. Moderate
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3. Active Moderate
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4. Adventurous
Testimonials
Dear John Thank you and your team for arranging our Melbourne cup and King Island holiday. I enjoyed everything we did. Top accommodation and delicious meals. Your commentary was excellent. As was the way you looked after us all. King Island was as I anticipated plus the bonus of Michael Hill who made the day very interesting with his great stories and good humour. The meals on King Island were just super. Kerry did a magnificent job as the nicest “mother hen”. She capably looked after her “chickens”, especially this old “rooster”. Kerry made the delay at the Melbourne airport bearable by constantly providing updates and free vouchers. A special thank you to her. I must also mentioned the delightful Debbie. She is an excellent ambassador for your company. A very competent driver. Very pleasant and professional on the phone and in person. From the above, I trust you will appreciate I had a very very good trip. I look forward to again travelling with On Course (of course!) Cheers. Peter. I look forward to again travelling with On Course (of course!).
Cheers. Peter
We have just returned from a 4 day tour to Young. We enjoyed the trip very much, and this was largely due to our tour leader/driver, Hans. He is a particularly likeable young man and his patience and attention to all our needs were 100%. He would be the best tour leader that we have encountered on the many bus tours we have taken both here in Australia and overseas. Please convey our grateful thanks to Hans for making our Young tour so enjoyable.
