Travel through the Swan Valley to New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town which is renowned for its Benedictine Abbey. Drive through the town and hear the local history before viewing the chapel and museum artefacts gifted to the monastery by Popes and Royalty of Spain. Visit the Famous Benedictine Community with a guided tour of the town and main sites including the museum and art gallery where you will find extraordinary artefacts dating back to when New Norcia was an Aboriginal mission.
Next we move on to the Abbey Church; home to one of only two large Moser organs, originally crafted in Germany, followed by a visit to St Gertrude’s College, a grand gothic style building which was originally built as a girl’s boarding school and opened in 1908.
You then visit a produce shop selling olive oil, fruit, wine, New Norcia nut cake and breads before enjoying an included Fish and Chips lunch at the New Norcia Hotel. Following lunch you depart New Norcia for the iconic Swan Valley.
The Swan Valley is the closest wine region to any capital city in Australia, whilst here take the opportunity to sample some of the regions famed providores offering such delights as chocolate, nougat and gourmet nuts. End the day with a gourmet personalised Australian Afternoon tea complete with wine before an early evening return to Perth. Wildflower viewing stops are made in season.
New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery
A little piece of Spain comes alive in this town, full of history, art and architecture. The town’s main attraction is the museum and art gallery. In the museum you will find extraordinary artefacts dating back to when New Norcia was an Aboriginal mission, a hub for farming and a diverse town for education and culture.
New Norcia Abbey Church and St Gertrude’s College
The Abbey Church is home to one of only two large Moser organs, originally crafted in Germany, this organ was imported to Australia in the 1920s. Visit St Gertrude’s College, a grand gothic style building which was originally built as a girls boarding school and opened in 1908.
New Norcia Hotel
The New Norcia Hotel is an iconic landmark of the town filled with fascinating antique history. Whilst here enjoy a delicious fish and chips lunch with the opportunity to purchase a taster of the famous Abbey Ale.
Swan Valley Wine Region
The closest wine region to any capital city in Australia. The Swan Valley is world renowned for it’s long standing history in Western Australia’s wine industry, it is also commonly referred to as Perth’s Valley of Taste filled with a variety of providores offering such delights as chocolate, nougat and gourmet nuts.
Wildflowers (Seasonal)
Stop to view wildflowers throughout the tour whilst they are in season. Varieties include the orange flowering Christmas Tree, Kangaroo Paw, Banksia, Wattle and Everlastings.
Explore our creatures:
What’s your favorite sea creature?
Are you a Shark lover or Seahorse fanatic? Perhaps it’s the graceful rays or the clever Octopus that you love the most. Maybe you simply can’t decide! Here at SEA LIFE Manchester you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. And you’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before.
Blacktip Reef Shark Common Octopus Hermit Crab Cownosed Ray Big bellied Seahorse Jellyfish Nemo (Clownfish) Blue Spotted Stingray Lionfish Starfish
CITY TOUR
Explore the traditional city of Dubai around the Dubai Creek, and visit a wide variety of museums, souks, a fort, an old palace and historical districts.
Tour Highlights:
Al Fahidi
Al Bastakiya
Heritage Village
Old Souk
Dhow Wharfage
Museums
Dubai Creek
Gold Souk
Old Watch Tower
Spice Souk
Hindu Temple
Persian Mosque
BEACH TOUR
Head along the coast to Jumeirah Beach and along the iconic Burj Al Arab, discover Downtown Dubai, Atlantis the Palm and marvel at the world’s tallest building.
Tour Highlights:
Burj Khalifa
Dubai Fountains
Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah Mosque
Atlantis the Palm
Sheikh Zayed Road
Downtown Dubai
Hub Zero
The Dubai Mall
Green Planet
Union House
Palm Jumeirah
MARINA TOUR
Experience the thrilling views of Dubai Marina and its stunning waterfront. Visit The Beach along JBR and explore modern Dubai.
Tour Highlights:
Dubai Marina
Marina Walk
The Beach
Ain Dubai
The Walk JBR
Cayan Tower
Sky Dive
Tallest Block
Mall of the Emirates
Ski Dubai
Souk Madinat
Promenade
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Sales points: The Dubai Mall, Mall Of The Emirates, Deira City Center, Wafi, Burjuman, Dubai Festival City, Atlantis The Palm, Marina Mall, The Beach, Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
Hours of operation are 8:50am –8:20pm
