Neil Diamond & Cartier Exhibition

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Overview

Join us on our 4 day Melbourne tour with the feature of the Neil Diamond Concert — Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself — A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 140 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world… an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

On arrival to Melbourne we indulge in a delicious 2 course lunch at a nearby restaurant before making our way to our CBD accommodation. We check in and refresh at our hotel before enjoying a light dinner together as a group. The following morning is yours to explore at your leisure, before we enjoy the Matinée performance of Neil Diamond: A Beautiful Noise.

Thursday, checking out after breakfast, we make our way to the NGV experience Cartier — a landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects – from precious jewels and historic gemstones to iconic watches and clocks – that trace the evolution of Cartier’s enduring legacy in art, design and craftsmanship. Lunch today is at own arrangement before we make our way to Geelong for our overnight sailing home.

Detailed Itinerary

Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Day 1: Tuesday, 8 September — Launceston to Melbourne

This morning you will be collected from home and transferred to Launceston Airport, where we will board our flight to Melbourne. Our late morning arrival, will see us transferred via coach to a local restaurant for a gourmet 2 course lunch experience before heading to our accommodation. We check in early afternoon to our accommoation in the central Melbourne area, in proximity to shopping centres, Chinatown and the Bourke St Mall, not to mention an array of dining options. You will have this afternoon to relax and unwind, or explore the surrounding streets before we enjoy dinner as a group at the hotel.

Overnight: Mercure Welcome Melbourne. Includes Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Wednesday, 9 September — Neil Diamond: A Beautiful Noise

Enjoying a hotel buffet breakfast before a leisurely morning to yourself, we head off as a group on foot toward the Princess theatre to enjoy a matinee performance of Neil Diamond: A beautiful noise on broadway.

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With more than 130 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway, where the biggest stars tell their story. We return to our hotel to refresh before dinner, to be enjoyed in the hotel restaurant. Overnight: Mercure Welcome Melbourne. Includes Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3: Thursday, 10 September — Melbourne Arts Centre

After breakfast we check out of our hotel, after a comfortable 2 night stay, and make our way to the Arts Precinct. The National Gallery of Victoria has a variety of exhibitions on, of particular interest we will visit the Cartier Exhibition - featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects; precious jewels and historic gemstones, iconic watches and clocks – that trace the evolution of Cartier’s enduring legacy in art, design and craftsmanship.

Spanning the Maison’s early years at the turn of the 20th century through to its most contemporary creations, the exhibition brings together some of Cartier’s most iconic pieces, such as the panther brooch, the mystery clock and the Tank watch. Design drawings from the Cartier archives illuminate the creative process behind the works, offering a rare glimpse into their exceptional craftsmanship.

After a light lunch at your own expense at the on-site cafe we depart the NGV and make our way towards Geelong. We stop at the waterfront where you can stretch your legs before our boat journey home on the Spirit of Tasmania.

Overnight: Spirit of Tasmania. Includes Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Friday, 11 September — Spirit of Tasmania

We are returned home to our point of drop off after disembarking the Spirit of Tasmania. Breakfast Included