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Vino Express Weekend One: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 October

18 October 2019 7:00AM Vino Express, Departs Sydney Central Station to Orange, NSW, Australia.
ALL ABOARD THE VINO EXPRESS! Jump on board The Vino Express for exclusive access to premium wine and food experiences during the 2019 Orange Wine Festival. This luxury 3-day curated 'slow travel' tour package is aimed at immersing you in the Orange Wine Festival and providing an introduction to our amazing cool-climate wine region and our local vignerons. Hosted by Silver Compass Tours in partnership with Orange Region Vignerons Association.

Both weekend experiences include: return train fare from Sydney to Orange in a dedicated Festival train carriage; Welcome Onboard breakfast of Prosecco piccolos & local pastries; a 'Meet the Vigneron' onboard event with introduction to the Orange wine region from a local winemaker and wine-tasting; 2 nights' King Size Deluxe accommodation in the 4-star centrally-located Mercure hotel; daily breakfasts at local cafes; tickets to festival events; as well as visits to local artisans and additional boutique cellar door visits for wine-tastings.

All meals are inclusive in the package - except for the Saturday evening on both weekends, which allows guests to choose to attend a festival event or local restaurant for dinner (at own expense) and enjoy some free time to explore our charming country city.

Each weekend features additional exclusive Orange Wine Festival events and local dining experiences, which are outlined for each separate weekend below.

In addition to the package inclusions listed above, Vino Express Weekend One features:

  • - Long Table Welcome Lunch at charming country venue with Wine Tasting
  • - Private Orange Region Wine Masterclass
  • - Ticket to Orange Wine Show, including wine tastings and cheese/charcuterie grazing table. Valued at $60
  • - Ticket to exclusive event, the Boree Lane Ramble visiting four vineyards with wine-tastings and food. Valued at $120
  • - Sunday Sparkling Breakfast at Nile Street Cafe
  • - Ticket to exclusive festival event, the Pilgrimage of Elevation. Includes vineyard tour, wine-tastings and 2-course lunch in historic woolshed. Valued at $120
Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions carefully prior to booking.

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For more details on itinerary information visit the Silver Compass Tours website.