Arrive in Canberra and make your way to the hotel. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including a private transfer to the hotel, pre-tour accommodation and a room category upgrade.

At 18:00, join your tour leader Christopher Allen and fellow travellers for a welcome briefing at the hotel, followed by dinner.

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Begin the day with a talk by Christopher before transferring to the National Gallery of Australia to explore two temporary exhibitions.

Visit Rosalie Gascoigne, a retrospective celebrating one of Australia’s most distinctive artists. Renowned for her sculptural assemblages made from found and discarded materials, Gascoigne transformed everyday objects into works that evoke the Australian landscape. Admire her distinctive use of colour, texture and form, reflecting her deep connection to Canberra and the surrounding region.

Then, explore David Hockney: Portraits in Print, featuring more than 50 works spanning nearly three decades. Through portraits of family, friends and muses, including fashion designer Celia Birtwell and Gregory Evans, discover how Hockney captured his closest relationships while experimenting with different styles and printmaking techniques, from naturalistic depictions to fragmented, Cubist-inspired compositions.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore more of the Gallery’s collections and exhibitions before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.

This evening, enjoy dinner with Christopher and fellow travellers at one of Canberra’s fine restaurants.

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Following an early breakfast, transfer to the National Museum of Australia for an exclusive, before-hours curator-led tour of the Terracotta Warriors exhibition.

Created more than 2,000 years ago to accompany China’s first emperor, Qin Shihuang, into the afterlife, the life-sized warriors reveal the extraordinary skill and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese artisans. The exhibition traces China’s transformation from the Spring and Autumn period through the Qin and Han dynasties, illuminating a world of imperial ambition, spiritual belief and remarkable artistry.

After the tour, enjoy some time at leisure in the museum and a morning tea in the museum’s cafe.

Return to the hotel in the late morning, where tour arrangements conclude.

Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including additional nights’ accommodation and travel insurance (strongly recommended).

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