The Barossa Valley with its Bavarian villages, baroque Italienate Chateaux and stunning vineyard scenery gives a unique mix of Europe in Australia.

Breathe in the beauty of the Adelaide Hills in the leafy greenness of the quaint yet charming villages, so close yet so removed from the city bustle of Adelaide.

The German settlement of Hahndorf evokes sounds, tastes and smells of Bavaria.

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Follow the Torrens River through the spectacular Torrens Gorge
* Skirt Kangaroo Creek Reservoir and Millbrooke Reservoir
* Williamstown with its beautiful stone buildings

* Make a brief stop at Barossa Reservoir (prominently known as Whispering Wall). Once the highest dam in Australia, its bold new design was noticed with much interest from the Americans.

* Lyndoch Bakery - the aroma of fresh coffee and pastries! Enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea and a German sampler plate of sweet treats.

* Visit Richmond Grove and enjoy a guided 'Behind the Scenes tour and a tutored wine tasting will follow

* Opportunity to taste Australian wines at Kaesler Winery, a noted Barossa Valley wine producer
* Enjoy a sumptuous two course lunch at Kaesler Winery Restaurant

* Take in panoramic views over the Barossa Valley from Mengler's Hill lookout
* Travel through the old mill town of Woodside and the Adelaide Hills

* Visit Australia's oldest German settlement - Hahndorf
* Stroll under the Elm trees along Hahndorf's main street

* See quaint cottages, craft shops and tea rooms
* Villages of Crafers, Stirling and Aldgate set amongst the lush greenness of the Adelaide Hills

* Delightful village of Bridgewater with Bridgewater Mill and Waterwheel.

Please note: Children 3 years and under are free if not occupying a seat (ie must sit in parent's/carer's lap). If a seat is required, child fare applies.