Arrive in Canberra on suggested Qantas flights and make your own way to the hotel for check-in from 2:00pm. 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.

Meet Alan and fellow travellers at the hotel at 17:00 for a welcome briefing and talk before dining at one of Canberra’s acclaimed restaurants.

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This morning, visit Parliament House and enjoy a special guided tour with exclusive access to restricted areas of this international award-winning building. Step beyond the storied marble halls to uncover one of the country’s most significant, but lesser-known, art collections.

Then, visit the Canberra Museum and Gallery, which celebrates the rich contribution of the Ngunnawal people to the Canberra region and also manages the Nolan Collection on behalf of the Australian people. Appreciate the role the Gallery plays in the care and promotion of Sir Sidney Nolan’s iconic paintings and early drawings.

After lunch, transfer to the National Portrait Gallery to enjoy an introduction to the permanent collection by one of the Gallery’s curators. Explore the extensive art displays, which feature approximately 3,000 portraits across a range of mediums.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.

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This morning, visit the National Arboretum and enjoy the panoramic views over Yarralumla and Lake Burley Griffin. Discover the world-class display of miniature trees, created by some of Australia’s leading artists, from the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia.

Then, continue to the National Museum of Australia for a private, curator-led tour of the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition, which includes stunning objects from the remarkable collection of the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities.

Return to the hotel in the afternoon and enjoy some time at leisure before dinner at a local restaurant.

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Begin the day with an exclusive before-hours visit to the exhibition Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao at the National Gallery of Australia. Experience the timeless works of French Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin and gain fresh insights to Gauguin’s life and work, his artistic influences and his historical significance. Marvel at some of his most well-known masterpieces, many of which were produced in the Pacific region.

Continue exploring the National Gallery of Australia, featuring the nation’s most impressive collections of art, with a private tour of its permanent display with more than 155,000 works of art, including the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

Afterwards, enjoy some free time to stroll through the Sculpture Garden, which features almost 30 artistic productions by prominent sculptors such as James Turrell and Fujiko Nakaya.

This evening, join Alan and fellow tour members for a special farewell dinner at one of Canberra’s fine restaurants.

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Tour arrangements conclude after breakfast. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including any additional nights’ accommodation, either before or after the tour, and travel insurance (strongly recommended).

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