Day 1 – Arrival in Melbourne
Arrive at Melbourne Airport and meet your representative for a private transfer to your hotel. Check-in and relax after your journey. Spend the evening at leisure to explore Melbourne’s cafés, restaurants and vibrant city atmosphere. Overnight in Melbourne.

Day 2 – Melbourne to Yarra Valley
After breakfast, travel towards the beautiful Yarra Valley, one of Victoria’s premier food and wine regions. Visit a selection of local vineyards and cellar doors, with opportunities for wine tasting and a gourmet lunch overlooking the vineyards. Continue to Healesville, a charming regional town known for its food, cafés and local produce. Overnight in Yarra Valley/Healesville.

Day 3 – Yarra Valley Wildlife & Gourmet Experiences
After breakfast, visit Healesville Sanctuary, where you can encounter iconic Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and native birds in a natural bush setting. Later, explore the region’s gourmet side with a visit to local farm gates, artisan producers or chocolatiers. For a premium upgrade, this day can include a private food-and-wine experience. Overnight in Yarra Valley. 

Day 4 – Yarra Valley to Dandenong Ranges – Puffing Billy
After breakfast, drive towards the Dandenong Ranges, travelling through lush forests and picturesque mountain villages. In Belgrave, board the iconic Puffing Billy Railway, Australia’s historic steam railway, for a memorable journey through the forest and fern-filled gullies. Continue to Sassafras and Olinda, known for boutique shops, gardens, cafés and traditional Devonshire tea. Overnight in Dandenong Ranges. 

Day 5 – Dandenong Ranges to Marysville via Black Spur
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Ranges, continuing towards Marysville. Travel along the spectacular Black Spur Drive, surrounded by towering mountain ash forests and lush fern gullies. Arrive in Marysville, a peaceful mountain town offering nature walks, gardens, waterfalls and beautiful countryside. Overnight in Marysville. 

Day 6 – Marysville & Yarra Ranges Nature Experience
Enjoy a relaxed day surrounded by Victoria’s mountain landscapes. Explore Steavenson Falls, one of Victoria’s highest waterfalls, and enjoy easy nature walks through the surrounding forests. Alternatively, choose a more active experience such as cycling, guided nature walks or a treetop adventure. The day is designed to be flexible for couples, families or seniors. Overnight in Marysville.

Day 7 – Marysville to Warburton & Melbourne
After breakfast, continue through the scenic Yarra Ranges towards Warburton, a charming riverside town surrounded by mountain ash forests. Enjoy a relaxed lunch and explore the town’s cafés, local shops and riverside walking trails before continuing to Melbourne. Arrive in Melbourne and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Melbourne.

Day 8 – Departure from Melbourne
After breakfast, check out and proceed by private transfer to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight, bringing your Victoria Country & Wine Escape to an end.