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 Debbie Just like to thank you again for the most enjoyable couple of days in the Southern Highlands earlier this month. Venues and meals were great. It was a very comfortable drive with John. He is very friendly and sociable, providing us with interesting information of the local areas along the way. We look forward to travelling with you again in the future.
Regards, Barbara
Re: Batemans Bay Hi Debbie, We have just returned from a 4-day trip to Bateman’s Bay with with Jimmy as our driver. I wanted to email to tell you how good he was. He was so friendly and pleasant, nothing was too much trouble, and his help / support of our older Ex-Servicemen and their wives was outstanding. He was also very interested in out stories which was lovely. I know we always get that level of service from OnCourse, and wanted you to know that it continued with Jimmy. He was so articulate on the microphone and always had some interesting bits of information about where we were or where we were near. The weather on our trip could have been better, but he did his best, moved things around, found places for us to stop in the rain, and always with a smile on his face and made the trip so enjoyable. His handling of the coach was also something we all commented on. Once again, another lovely trip away, and I wouldn’t hesitate to go on any trip Jimmy was involved in.
