Highlights
Visit to Piper Street in Kyneton to explore the many curio, fashion and souvenir shops
Lovely lunch and garden tour at historic Buda House in Castlemaine
Nighttime "Murder on the Orient" Express rail experience between Castlemaine & Maldon
Visit to the Sunday Daylesford markets
Lunch at the quirky Radio Springs Hotel
Friends for Company!
Inclusions
Return coach travel from Melbourne on Rosa!
Visit to Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm with 100 acres of gardens to explore
Lunch and a garden tour of historic Buda House, an authentic Goldfields villa house
Nighttime "Murder on the Orient Express" experience onboard an authentic steam train
Visit to the Sunday markets at Daylesford
Lunch at Radio Springs Hotel
Overnight accommodation in Castlemaine
Free time in Castlemaine and Daylesford
Notice
Join us for a fun night onboard an authentic steam train as we view the classic 1974 star studded version of the ulimate whodunnit "Murder on the Orient Express". Enhance your experience by getting dressed up as we enjoy an evening of suspense and great company.
NB: Lavendula Swiss Farm is closed until mid September and has been replaced with a visit to Kyneton.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday 2 September 2023
Melbourne - Kyneton - Castlemaine (L)
Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel. Meet your tour hostess and fellow travellers at the T intersection of Spencer and Lonsdale Streets for our fun weekend getaway.
We'll travel to Kyneton to explore the touristic street of Piper Street which comes alive on weekends. Free time to enjoy the collection of curio, fashion and souvenir shops
We'll then continue onto Castlemaine in time for a lovely lunch at Buda an authentic goldfields villa house before enjoying a guided walk through the homestead and gardens. We check in to our hotel with the remainder of the afternoon free before an early dinner tonight. We then head to the Castlemaine railway station to begin our unique rail experience onboard an authentic steam train. In arguably the best cinematic version of the ultimate murder mystery we accompany Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) and a star-studded cast as he solves his most baffling case. A welcome aboard glass of champagne sets the scene. A short introductory talk explains some of the background and actual events that led Agatha Christie to pen the novel. We view the movie as our train slowly steams through the night to Maldon. Accompanied by the sights and sounds of our steam engine, the level crossing bells, the passing lights in the night, it is an unforgettable experience. A fun night to remember. Upon arrival back into Castlemaine, we'll transfer back to our hotel for our overnight stay.
Overnight - Castlemaine
Day 2 - Sunday 3 September 2023
Castlemaine - Daylesford - Melbourne (B,L)
This morning after breakfast, we'll head to Daylesford to enjoy their popular Sunday markets. These markets are an institution so come prepared with a pocketful of change and a shopping bag. With time to explore Daylesford at leisure before we head to Lyonville to enjoy lunch at the unique Radio Springs Hotel; comfortable, cosy, eclectic and eccentric with two acres of rambling garden to explore. Travelling back to Melbourne mid afternoon.
Thanks for joining Rosa & Sisterhood Womens Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure.