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Avalon Wine Tours' 2008 Southern Hemisphere Schedule
Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

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Prices are land-only, per person: European Destinations in EURO, others in US$

March 1-8 Cooking and Wine in Chile $3295.00 (sgl. supp $755)
3 days learning the secrets of modern and Chilean cuisine with top chef Liz Caskey, then 4 days visiting the best wineries of this amazing country!
ASK ABOUT OUR 3-NIGHT EXTENSION TO MENDOZA, ARGENTINA'S TOP WINE REGION!!
7 nights
March 9-16 Chile/Argentina-Escape the Winter Chills! $3245.00 (sgl. supp $850)
Chile and Argentina's top wines, gourmet food, olive oil tasting - simply the best of South America!
This is a rare chance to meet some of South America’s top winemakers as a VIP guest. Enjoy the incredible hospitality of these warm-hearted people, and learn more about wine-making in these unique lands than you could ever imagine!
ASK Ask about optional add-on trips to Chile's famed natural parks, Patagonia or Easter Island.
7 nights, 8 days  Click to book through Local Wine Events
April 14-19 Australia's 2008 Harvest! $2925.00 (sgl supp $495)
Come to Adelaide and visit the Barossa, Clare and McLaren Vale wine regions in the midst of Harvest time. Option to see Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Stay at Kirkala Estate winery and historic manor in Adelaide. Let us combine this with the rest of your stay “down under”. 5 nights
April 16-17 Australia's 2008 Harvest! $4995.00 (sgl supp $950)
All the best of Aussie! Starting from Sydney, heading up to the Hunter Valley for a couple of days, then on to Adelaide and visit the Barossa, Clare and McLaren Vale wine regions in the midst of Harvest time. Down to Melbourne to see the famous Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula - we don't miss anything! First-class accommodations all the way, visits to top wineries, all with great Aussie food, wine and of course hospitality!
Continue for a 3-day optional extension to Tasmania to discover beautiful nature, history, great wildlife, scenery and wines that'll knock your socks off! Or let us combine this with the rest of your own itinerary “down under”.
11 nights
October 6-16 Chile AND Argentina $5200.00 (sgl supp $1400)
South America in the Springtime!!
Chile and Argentina’s finest vineyards and historical heritage personally hosted by Peter Smith, a leading authority on the wines of these regions! This special extended deluxe tour gives you time to really get into the two most dynamic wine countries in the world, without being rushed. Expect a "wine professional's" welcome as you tour with one of the most respected friends of the South American wine community.
While you're down there, we'd be happy to help you arrange an extension to visit any of the other spectacular destinations in South America - ask Peter about Salta...
10 nights
October 19-27 Australia-Hunter plus South Australia $3975.00 (sgl supp $990)
Add to New Zealand below! Visit the Hunter Valley, Barossa, Clare and McLaren Vale wine regions, plus the great cities of Sydney and Adelaide with option to add on Kangeroo Island Wildlife Sanctuar 7 nights
October 27link day Link Day between Australia & New Zealand $358.00 (sgl supp $190)
Overnight and airport transfers in Auckland or Napier, before you start your New Zealand Tour 1 night
October 27-November 1 New Zealand Wine & Food Lover's Odyssey $3410.00 (sgl supp $690)
Add to Australia above! The best of the three premier wine regions-Hawkes Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough. Visit Cloudy Bay, Auckland, Wellington and add optional stays in other cities or tour to other parts of this lovely country. 5 nights
November 23-29 Chile-Taste the Recent New World Wines! $2995.00 (sgl supp $650)
Chile’s finest vineyards and historical heritage all rolled into one memorable trip with Peter Smith, a leading authority on this country’s wines! 6 nights
November 30-December 7 Chile AND Argentina! $3245.00 (sgl supp $850)
What a deal!!
Both Chile and Argentina’s finest vineyards and historical heritage all rolled into one memorable trip with Peter Smith, a leading authority on the wines of these regions! This tour is specially priced to encourage you to discover the two most dynamic wine countries in the world!
While you're down there, we'd be happy to help you arrange an extention to visit any of the other spectacular destinations in South America.
7 nights