Highlights
Visit to the Violet Town Markets with over 230 stalls (subject to weather conditions)
Lovely lunch at Brown Brothers Winery
Explore Milawa, the gourmet region of Victoria including Milawa Cheese Factory
Visit to historic town of Beechworth with free time to explore
Guided walking tour of Beechworth
Lunch at the popular Stanley Pub
Discover the magic of Bright with free time to explore
Visit to Nightingale Brothers Alpine Produce Store in Wandiligong
Visit to the Moroccan inspired Red Ramia Trading Centre in Myrtleford
Panoramic guided tour of the Benalla street art and the silos of Goorambat, St James & Devenish
Friends for company!
Inclusions
Personally escorted by an experienced Sisterhood Hostess who is on hand to assist with making your holiday a memorable one
Comfortable coach touring throughout
Accommodation with private facilities
All sightseeing and activities
All meals as detailed in itinerary
Free time for personal discovery
Room sharing option
A cooked breakfast is on offer at our Bright accommodation for $10 each day (subject to COVID-19 restrictions)
Notice
COVID-19 NOTICE
The itinerary is subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Should social distancing measures remain in place, Sisterhood Womens Travel will adapt our itinerary accordingly.
Itinerary
Day One - Saturday 9 September 2023
Melbourne - Violet Town - Beechworth (L, D)
Welcome to our 4 Day Alpine Mini Break. Please meet your Tour Hostess Hayley Morris at the T Intersection of Lonsdale and Spencer Street (opposite side to Southern Cross) no later than 8.00am. We begin our travels to Violet Town, a small but vibrant town in the Goulburn Valley; home to one of the best country markets. We'll spend some time browsing the 230 plus stalls with the opportunity to fill your Sisterhood shopping bag with all sorts of goodies.
We then continue to enjoy a lovely lunch at Brown Brothers in Milawa where afterwards there will be time to browse the small shopping precinct including Milawa Mustards, the Olive Shop and the nearby Milawa Cheese Company.
Then it's onto Beechworth for our overnight stay including dinner.
Overnight - Carriage Motel Beechworth
Day Two - Sunday 10 September 2023
Beechworth - Myrtleford - Bright (B,L)
Today after breakfast downtown (and checkout), it's time to take a step back in time and follow the journey of Beechworth's fascinating history, from pioneers looking to strike it rich in the goldfields, to the region's indigenous people, to some of Australia's most notorious bushrangers. We'll enjoy a guided walk and talk, learning all about the local history including tales of the legendary (or notorious) Ned Kelly.
Afterwards, we'll enjoy some free time to wander the streets and discover the perfectly preserved buildings of Beechworth or to visit the living museums of the Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct. We then travel the short distance to Stanley to enjoy a delicious lunch at the newly opened Stanley Pub before departing for Bright.
Upon arrival we'll check in and relax before dinner at one of the local pubs (own cost).
Overnight - Bright Riverbank Park Hotel
Day Three - Monday 11 September 2023
Bright Sightseeing (B)
Today after breakfast we'll have the day free to wander the eclectic shops of Bright at leisure.
Early afternoon we'll travel to nearby Nightingale Brothers Alpine Produce for the opportunity to purchase some local, fresh produce.
Returning to Bright with time to freshen up before dinner at a local restaurant (own cost).
Overnight - Bright Riverbank Park Hotel
Day Four - Tuesday 12 September 2023
Bright - Myrtleford - Benalla - Melbourne (B)
Another free morning in Bright before travelling to Benalla. Enroute, we'll visit Red Ramia Trading Co in Myrleford to browse all things Moroccan with time for lunch. We'll arrive into Benalla early afternoon and meet our guide for a tour of the amazing nearby silos of Goorambat, St James and Devenish and the street art that adorns many of Benalla's main street and beyond.
We then head back to Melbourne arriving in around 6pm.
We thank you for travelling with Sisterhood Womens Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure.