Silversea Luxury Cruises À ADELAIDE

Discover the gracious and well-planned city of Adelaide during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing tour.

Colonel Light's Lookout

Depart the pier for Montefiore Hill and Colonel Light's lookout, where a photo stop is made for views over the city (weather permitting).

Adelaide City Tour

Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a scenic sightseeing tour of Adelaide, a well-planned coastal city endowed with parklands and gardens. Travel past acres of parkland and the beautiful stone buildings that make Adelaide a charming city. Pass bythe Casino situated within the handsomely-restored former Railway Building,numerous stately Colonial buildings, St. Peter's Cathedral and the Art Gallery, the grand old Parliament Buildings and nearby Government House.

South Australia Museum

Visit the Australian Aboriginal Culture Gallery which showcases Australian Aboriginal artefacts depicting the history of one of the world's oldest continuous living cultures. This is an unguided tour.

Haigh's Chocolates

Your next stop will be a visit to Haigh's Chocolates, a family run business that has been producing quality chocolates in Adelaide since 1915.

Return to the pier along the tree-lined North Terrace.

Discover Adelaide's historic architecture and colourful flora as you travel the city's grid pattern of wide streets and spacious squares on this half-day excursion.

Panoramic Drive & Photo Stop

Depart the pier en-route for Montefiore Hill to see Light's Vision-the statue of the city's founder, William Light. Admire the spectacular views across the parklands, the Torrens River and the Adelaide Hills. Drive through the city centre passing the Festival Centre, the Adelaide Casino and many elegant mansions.

Adelaide Botanic Garden

A highlight of your tour is a visit to the Bicentennial Conservatory at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. The conservatory is located in the tropical rain forest section of the garden, and is awash with waterfalls and rock pools. It was built to celebrate Australia's bicentenary (1988) and is the largest single-span conservatory in the Southern Hemisphere, housing a display of lowland tropical rain forest plants from Northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the nearby Pacific Islands. Many of these plants are at risk or are endangered in their natural habitats. Next, visit the Palm House, established in 1875-the pre-cursor to the Conservatory. It fully restored in 1992 and is believed to be the only one still in existence today.

South Australian Museum

Lastly, enjoy a guided tour of the South Australian Museum to view the extensive gallery dedicated to the history of Aboriginal culture. The museum features six floors of exhibits that reveal fascinating stories and reflect the museum's Australian Aboriginal and Pacific collections.

At the conclusion of the tour, re-board your vehicle for the short drive back to the ship.

Explore the landmarks, culture and wildlife of the 'City of Churches' during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing tour of Adelaide and its environs.

Adelaide

Depart the pier for a scenic sightseeing tour of Adelaide. After taking the main commercial route into the city, traverse the tree-lined North Terrace and pass by the Casino situated within the handsomely-restored former Railway Building. From here, proceed past numerous stately Colonial buildings, the Botanical Gardens and the Holy Trinity Church. Your drive offers delightful views of the city's renowned, flower-fringed parks before continuing past the grand old Parliament Buildings and nearby Government House.

Mt. Lofty Lookout and Cleland Wildlife Park

Next, leave the city limits en route to the outlying ranges and Mt. Lofty lookout, where a photo stop is made for spectacular views over the city (weather permitting). Your tour continues with a visit to the Cleland Wildlife Park, which is nestled amidst the beautiful natural bushland of the Adelaide Hills.

During your visit, you can get up-close to nature and interact with kangaroos, koalas, emus and other Australian animals. In addition, see popular local favourites that include wombats, dingoes and numerous reptile species. The park is also home to a variety of rare and endangered species.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the pier.

Discover the splendid beauty and vineyards of the most famous wine region in Australia during this memorable, full-day excursion to the Barossa Valley.

Adelaide and Barossa Valley

Depart the pier for a scenic sightseeing drive through the suburbs of Adelaide. While driving through the Barossa Valley, savour the intimate charm of the local townships and view a series of orderly vineyards dotting the undulating hills. The area's historic and cultural influences were derived from German emigrants who settled here during the mid-19th century.

Winery Tours and Tastings

Next, a visit is made to two of the Barossa region's most renowned wineries, including such names such as Saltram Estate & Seppletsfield Winery. Activities such as tasting, a winery tour or a talk will be featured at each venue. At one of these wineries, enjoy morning tea.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier.

Discover the Old World beauty and charm of southern Australia during this memorable, half-day excursion to historic Handorf.

Mt. Lofty Lookout

Depart the pier for a scenic, approximately 1.5-hour orientation drive through Adelaide City before ascending the 2,100-foot-high (640-metre-high) Mt. Lofty. Upon arrival at the Mt. Lofty Lookout, take in superb panoramic vistas (weather permitting) over the city centre. After your photo stop here, re-board your coach and continue into the countryside, passing by the market gardens and orchards of the Adelaide Hills to Handorf.

Handorf

Acclaimed as the best-known and most interesting town in this region, the German-style village of Handorf was settled by Prussian Lutheran emigrants in 1839; today, it graces numerous postcards due to its charm and history. Magnificent chestnut and elm trees line Handorf's main street, which features original buildings that have been carefully restored to their original glory.

Upon arrival, some free time is made available for you to browse and photograph the village's many charming craft shops, restaurants, and boutiques at your leisure.

Countryside Drive

Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute drive through the countryside outside Adelaide before returning to the pier.

Explore Adelaide at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Adelaide at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Adelaide at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Adelaide at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Experience the spectacular natural splendour of Coorong National Park during this picturesque, full-day cruise excursion.

Adelaide, Goolwa, Coorong National Park, Wilderness Wetlands Cruise

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately two-hour drive to Goolwa. Upon arrival, embark your awaiting boat and begin your approximately 3.5-hour, 18.6-mile (about 30-kilometre) cruise into the world-renowned Coorong National Park wilderness wetlands.

Salt Water Lagoons, Archaeological Remains

The Coorong National Park is a protected area located in southern Australia approximately 97 miles (about 156 kilometres) southeast of Adelaide, and predominantly covers a lagoon ecosystem. Located southeast of Adelaide, Coorong National Park stretches over more than 81 miles (about 130 kilometres), protects string of saltwater lagoons and is considered an important archaeological site. The Park has great cultural significance to the Ngarrindjeri people, as it holds evidence of campsites used by the Aboriginal people thousands of years ago.

Morning Tea, Murray River, Goolwa Barrage, Seal Colony, Wetlands, Sand Dunes, Optional Walk

Morning tea is served whilst cruising along the Murray River en route to the Goolwa Barrage (weir). Pass through the barrage, and take in wonderful, up-close views of the long-nosed fur seal colony. Afterward, continue across the Murray Mouth and into the pristine wetland wilderness of Coorong National Park, famous as the setting for both Storm Boy movies. These stunning vistas host Australian native and migratory wetland birdlife, with the backdrop of spectacular high white-sand dunes. Take an optional guided walk through the dunes en route to the Southern Ocean Beach, and learn how the Aboriginal people lived in this area.

Lunch, Murray Mouth, Seal Colony, Goolwa

After re-boarding your boat, cruise further into the Coorong whilst enjoying a freshly-prepared lunch served with local wine. After lunch, cruise back to Goolwa across the Murray Mouth and past the seal colony. Upon arrival at Goolwa, disembark the boat, re-board your coach and commence the approximately two-hour drive back to the pier.