Featuring Australia’s national icons
5 Days
19 to 23 September 2025

Active
$3,640pptw
73 villabucks
Featuring Australia’s national icons

Explore Canberra’s cultural heritage icons and delight in thousands of colourful spring blooms at the annual Floriade Festival on this memorable five-day tour. Learn about our nation’s rich history at the Museum of Australian Democracy, the National Library, and the Australian War Memorial. Soak up the festival atmosphere and floral displays at Floriade, tour the exquisite Cockington Green Gardens and take a cruise along Lake Burley Griffin.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Canberra (D)
We collect you from home for the flight to Canberra (via Melbourne) where we will arrive to Canberra for a relaxing evening at the Novotel. Overnight each night: Novotel Canberra, Canberra
Day 2. Canberra guided tour (BLD)
A specialist guide joins the coach for an in-depth tour of the city today, as we drive past embassies and high commissions in the suburb of Yarralumla, Duntroon Military College, the Parliamentary Zone and Anzac Parade. See the 50-metre-tall National Carillon and Blundells Cottage before an extensive tour of Parliament House. After today’s group lunch in the afternoon explore the fascinating display of meticulously hand-crafted miniature buildings and beautifully landscaped grounds at Cockington Green Gardens.
Day 3. National icons (BD)
Decades of politics and passion echo through the corridors of the Museum of Australian Democracy. Here, you will learn about historic events as you admire the beautiful 1920s architecture. Afterwards, discover the National Library’s treasures and some of Australia’s greatest stories. The remainder of the day is then at leisure at the Australian War Memorial.
Day 4. Floriade Festival (BD)
This morning, we take a tranquil cruise on the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin. After that it’s all about the Floriade Festival! Canberra’s annual Floriade Festival is the largest floral display in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy colourful blooms, music, entertainment, cultural celebrations and art and crafts.
Day 5. Canberra to Perth (B)
This morning, we board the flight to Perth (via Sydney). Upon arrival in Perth, we will see you safely home.
Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Images: VisitCanberra

Dates & Pricing
$3,640pptw
$380 single option
Highlights
• Fabulous Floriade Festival
• Canberra guided tour
• Cockington Green Gardens
• Museum of Australian Democracy
• Australian War Memorial
• National Library of Australia
• Lake Burley Griffin cruise
Inclusions
• Pre/post transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia)
• Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, Western Australia)
• 9 meals – 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 5 Days
Dates: 19 to 23 September 2025
Activity Level: Active
$3,640pptw
$380 single option
Earn: 73 villabucks
Highlights
• Fabulous Floriade Festival
• Canberra guided tour
• Cockington Green Gardens
• Museum of Australian Democracy
• Australian War Memorial
• National Library of Australia
• Lake Burley Griffin cruise
Inclusions
• Pre/post transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia)
• Airfares & taxes (ex Perth, Western Australia)
• 9 meals – 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Canberra (D)
We collect you from home for the flight to Canberra (via Melbourne) where we will arrive to Canberra for a relaxing evening at the Novotel. Overnight each night: Novotel Canberra, Canberra
Day 2. Canberra guided tour (BLD)
A specialist guide joins the coach for an in-depth tour of the city today, as we drive past embassies and high commissions in the suburb of Yarralumla, Duntroon Military College, the Parliamentary Zone and Anzac Parade. See the 50-metre-tall National Carillon and Blundells Cottage before an extensive tour of Parliament House. After today’s group lunch in the afternoon explore the fascinating display of meticulously hand-crafted miniature buildings and beautifully landscaped grounds at Cockington Green Gardens.
Day 3. National icons (BD)
Decades of politics and passion echo through the corridors of the Museum of Australian Democracy. Here, you will learn about historic events as you admire the beautiful 1920s architecture. Afterwards, discover the National Library’s treasures and some of Australia’s greatest stories. The remainder of the day is then at leisure at the Australian War Memorial.
Day 4. Floriade Festival (BD)
This morning, we take a tranquil cruise on the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin. After that it’s all about the Floriade Festival! Canberra’s annual Floriade Festival is the largest floral display in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy colourful blooms, music, entertainment, cultural celebrations and art and crafts.
Day 5. Canberra to Perth (B)
This morning, we board the flight to Perth (via Sydney). Upon arrival in Perth, we will see you safely home.
Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Images: VisitCanberraNew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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Tour Activity Levels
With such a diverse collection of travel options, we want to ensure you choose the right holiday for you.
Our tour activity levels are a guide to the required fitness level for each of our holidays.
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Relaxed
Suitable for travellers with lower mobility.
You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided. You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.
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Moderate
Required to walk confidently and unaided.
Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths. Travellers with walking sticks are welcome unless there is overnight rail or overnight cruising - please check with staff.
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Active
Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfactant at a timely pace.
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Highly Active
Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.
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Challenging
A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 6 or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits. No walkers allowed.
Your health, wellbeing and enjoyment of the holiday is very important to us. In order to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and suppliers, electric scooters and buggies are not permitted on Villa tours.
Anyone providing care or assistance to others must be fit and able to provide the required support and care.