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Aerial shot of The Overland Train over salt plains.
City Escapes

The Overland Escape

Melbourne

Adelaide

7 days, 6 nights

Train Journeys

From: $5,051 pp

Tour overview

The 7-Day Overland Escape Tour offers a seamless blend of city highlights, scenic rail travel, and regional discoveries in Melbourne and Adelaide. Begin your journey in vibrant Melbourne, exploring iconic attractions including the Puffing Billy steam train through the lush Dandenong Ranges, and the unforgettable penguin parade on Phillip Island. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise along the Yarra, taking in Melbourne’s stunning skyline from a new perspective. From here, embark on the scenic Overland train journey, traversing picturesque countryside on a comfortable and historic rail adventure bound for Adelaide. Once in Adelaide, experience the world-renowned Barossa Valley, where vineyards and cellar doors offer exceptional tastings, and dive into Australian wine history at the National Wine Centre. This week-long escape promises a taste of Australia’s finest city sights, countryside charm, and culinary delights.

Tour highlights & inclusions

7 days / 6 nights
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Melbourne

Adelaide

Hotel 5 Star
  • Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
  • Complete Melbourne Walking Tour
  • The Overland Train Adelaide to Melbourne

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Price pp from

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Trip itinerary

Arrive into Melbourne

Welcome to Melbourne, a city that thrives on creativity, diversity, and an undeniable energy. Stroll through its laneways, where vibrant street art and tucked-away cafes create a buzzing atmosphere, or step into historic arcades like the Block Arcade, offering boutique shopping with a touch of old-world charm. The city’s dining scene is legendary, from multicultural precincts like Lygon Street to the bustling Queen Victoria Market, where fresh produce and artisan treats tempt every palate. Outdoors, Melbourne provides riverside walks along the Yarra, the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the beachside vibe of St Kilda. 

Aerial view of the Melbourne CBD skyline and Yarra River during a golden sunset.

Accommodation

Modern hotel suite with bathtub, wooden floors, artwork on wall, and stylish furnishings.
QT Melbourne

Activities

Highlights of The Overland Escape

A vintage dark blue steam locomotive pulling red open-sided passenger carriages across an elevated wooden trestle bridge hidden in a dense green fern forest.

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

People walking through a busy Melbourne laneway filled with cafes, shops, and colorful street art.

Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

Aerial shot of The Overland Train over salt plains.

The Overland Train Adelaide to Melbourne

A couple enjoys a guided wine tasting overlooking lush vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.

Uncork the Barossa Wine Tour

A white cruise boat on a calm river surrounded by green trees with tall city buildings in the distance.

Popeye Sightseeing River Cruise

Guests seated at a long wooden table for a wine tasting at the National Wine Centre of Australia.

National Wine Centre Hosted Wine Tour & Tasting

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Accommodation

Private Transfer - Melbourne Accommodation to Southern Cross Station

Private Transfer - Adelaide Parklands Railway Station to Adelaide Accommodation

Private Transfer - Adelaide Accommodation to Adelaide Airport

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