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- Accommodation - Santos Tour Down Under (9 Nights )
- Day Tour - Adelaide: McLaren Vale
- International Flights to and from Australia can be included.
- Australian Domestic Flights are included.
- Shuttle Transfers - Adelaide Airport to Accommodation (Return)
- US Domestic Flights - not included (as per your own arrangements)
- All Other Day Tours are Optional and not included
- Visa Issuance for entry into Australia (US$15.00 per person)
- F.I.T. (Free & Independent Travel, i.e. this is not an Organized Group Tour)
- All Taxes and Fuel Levies (Except where noted)
- Itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs.
International Flight
Please confirm with the airlines at Check-in that they have all your Frequent Flyer information on record.
Travel by shuttle to your vacation accommodation in Adelaide.
Adelaide is a friendly city with a vibrant yet relaxed way of life that no other Australian capital can match.
Wide, elegant boulevards, spacious parklands and an unhurried lifestyle set this city apart and entice you to take the time to indulge. With well over 100 fine restaurants within its square mile, there are plenty of menus to meander through, all within strolling distance from the city centre. The city has a compact cultural core, surround by rolling hills and world-class beaches. Suburban parks and private gardens are dotted about the urban space, making for one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in Australia.
Late morning Collect your Club Tour packs and be armed with all of the information you need for your week of Club Tour activities.
People’s Choice Classic Exclusive Viewing – Watch the curtain raiser to the Santos Tour Down Under from the Club Tour viewing platform. With great catering and refreshments, there will be no jostling for position as you enjoy the very best view of the race.
Santos Women’s Cup: Team Presentation
Make your way to the official Team Presentation, where the teams of the STDU will be presented on-stage or watch it on the big screen from your exclusive Club Tour viewing platform.
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Sit back, relax and enjoy the delights of the McLaren Vale and the picturesque Adelaide Hills, travelling exclusively with Prime Mini Tours. Spend the day wine tasting and visiting local attractions in this ultimate highlight tour of McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.
Suggested Restaurants to visit;
Chianti Classico, 160 Hutt Street
Penfolds Magill Estate, 78 Penfold Road, Magill
Jolley’s Boathouse, corner of Victoria Drive and King William Road
George’s on Waymouth, 20 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
Gaucho’s, 91 Gouger Street, Adelaide,
Auge Ristorante, 22 Grote Street, Adelaide
Sparrow Kitchen and Bar, 10 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide,
The Pot Food and Wine, 160 King William Road, Hyde Park,
Eros Ouzeri, 277 Rundle Street, Adelaide
Windy Point Restaurant, Windy Point Lookout Belair.
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Stage 1
Get up close and personal for the first stage of the 2013 Santos Tour Down Under.
Jump on board air conditioned coaches and take in the panoramic views of South Australia as you travel from Adelaide to the start and finish of Stage 1, return to Adelaide at the end of the day.
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Stage 2
Today you will coach transfer from face start to the finish. In the evening, enjoy the atmosphere of being behind the scenes in the Adelaide City Council Tour Village and Bike Expo. Have a great meal, meet some cycling stars, and be entertained by their stories.
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Stage 3
Transfer to race start Stage 3 and return after the finish. Spend the evening at leisure in preparation for the Bupa Challenge Tour ride tomorrow!
Suggested eateries:
The Botanic, corner of North and East Terraces, Adelaide
Sangria, corner of Morphett and Gouger Streets, Adelaide
Gallery on Waymouth, 30 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
Casablabla, 12 Leigh Street, Adelaide
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Stage 4
Today you have the opportunity to ride a stage of a UCI World Tour event, the same day as the ProTeams. It’s a challenge – not a race. Part of the SKODA Breakaway Series, this event is for regular cyclists who can make the distance. All riders will wear the Bupa Challenge Tour jersey, a great memento of your ride through regional South Australia. Rider and bike transfers are also available, or you may wish to find a position at the finish line to watch the UCI pro riders complete the stage.
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Jayco Stage 5
Today’s race will test the endurance of the riders. Relax as you travel to the start and finish line including VIP hospitality at the finish line. Watch from the fully catered premium marquee as you watch the cycling elite. You won’t miss any of the race action with a big screen positioned directly opposite the marquee.
This evening you will dine with a cycling legend at the Legends’ Night Dinner at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The Santos Tour Down Under rolls out the red carpet and gives cycling fans the chance to glam up, celebrate and see cycling champions honored. The Legends’ Night Dinner has become a cycling social institution, honoring the world’s cycling greats. In 2012, cycling living legend Eddy Merckx dined amongst guests and shared some of his experiences with a captivated room of cycling stars and the like.
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Stage 6
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the multi-award winning Adelaide Convention Centre overlooking the picturesque River Torrens.
Enjoy the last day of the Santos Tour Down Under in racing style at the Club Tour VIP viewing platform. Fully catered and located on the start/finish line straight, watch the crowds gather and cheer on your cycling hero’s.
Attend the Team podium presentations in Elder Park.
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With South Australia at your finger tips, take the time to visit the wine and seafood capitals of Australia, where the Murray River meets the sea and the gateway to the Outback of South Australia. The Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island are unique and spectacular travel destinations. They are on the Australian National Landscapes register as places of great cultural, natural and spiritual significance. World Heritage Listed caves are found at Naracoorte on the Limestone Coast.
The South Australian coastline is over 3,800 kilometres long and is punctuated by towns, beaches, cliffs and jetties. Many coastal regions offer a brilliant blend of wine and fresh produce, including local seafood.
The South Australian coastline has fantastic fishing, boating and surfing. Head to Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula or Limestone Coast for more brilliant coastal experiences.
The Murray River winds through South Australia, on its way to meet the sea. Kick back and relax on a houseboat, or explore the river towns and wineries along the river.
Take a tour to these regions or why not hire a car and explore the wonders of South Australia at your own leisure.
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Travel by shuttle to the Adelaide Airport for your flight.
International Flight
Please confirm with the airlines at Check-in that they have all your Frequent Flyer information on record.
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- a) All prices are USD$/person (including all Taxes). Subject to availability and seasonality. Other Conditions Apply (see Terms and Conditions).
- b) Land Content Only represents the pricing for the full itinerary as detailed, except the International Flights from the USA (and return) are NOT included.
- c) An Infant (Lapchild) must be less than 2 years old on the date of departure. Infant must travel with at least one adult. An infant with a seat pays the price of a Child.
- d) A Child must be aged between 2-11 years on the date of departure. Child must travel with at least one adult.
