Full-Day Benedictine New Norcia & Swan Valley Winery

1 day
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About this activity
• After your city accommodation pick-up we travel inland to one of only fully operating Benedictine monasteries in the world – Hear stories of the town’s changing history – from times when a small group of Spanish Benedictine monks established a mission near the banks of the Moore River in 1847.
• View Baroque, Gothic revival, Byzantine, Italian, Renaissance and Latin architectural styles rising up between the eucalyptus trees and dusty scrub in the Australian outback.
• Visit the Abbey Church, which houses one of only two large Moser organs crafted in Germany and imported to Australia in the 1920’s and still in good working order.
• Visit the historic Old Flour Mill, dating back to 1879 and the castle-like St Ildephonsus’ and St Gertrude’s Colleges, striking structures from the outside but for many people, the highlight of the tour is discovering what awaits inside.
• After an exciting time inland we travel towards the Swan Valley to do wine-tasting at a local winery.
• Enjoy some chocolate-tasting at the Margaret River Chocolate Company (if time permits).
• Enjoy some short stops as you pass by wildflowers during season alongside the road when heading back to Perth to your accommodation.

Fresh light lunch is included.
Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Fresh Lunch Included
  • Wine / Beer tasting
  • Food tasting
  • Driver / Guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected CBD hotels only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or requiring a wheelchair
  • Exact order of itinerary items may be subject to change as required
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
65%
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