MELBOURNE CUP TOUR
Including Exclusive Stable Visit and St Andrews Beach Brewery Visit
Flights available from UK and Ireland. Talk to us at time of booking for flight options.
We are delighted to introduce our Melbourne Cup tour, offering the choice of a three or six night experience built around one of the world’s most iconic sporting events.
Based in the heart of Melbourne, the tour combines world class racing with carefully selected off course experiences. Time is built in to explore the city at leisure in the lead up to the Spring Racing Carnival’s centrepiece, while guests joining the six night package enjoy additional time in Melbourne, including welcome drinks and a relaxed start to the tour.
Racing takes centre stage with six night guests attending Penfolds Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse, enjoying Hill Stand reserved seating and the unique atmosphere of Derby Day, before the highlight of the tour follows on Melbourne Cup Day itself, the race that stops a nation, as guests return to Flemington accompanied by a Racing Around The World host.
Away from the racecourse, the itinerary is further enhanced by a standout Monday experience on the Mornington Peninsula. The day includes a visit to the renowned Freedman Brothers Stables, responsible for over 100 Group 1 winners including five Melbourne Cup winners, with a behind the scenes tour arranged while their runners are at work.
This is followed by a visit to St Andrews Beach Brewery, known for its strong connection to racing, before returning to Melbourne for a relaxed evening at leisure, rounding off an incredible Monday!
Please note international flights are not included in the package price. A limited allocation of flights is currently being held at a competitive rate, so please get in touch to discuss international flight options.
Melbourne, Australia
November 2026
Wednesday 28th October
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Six-night Melbourne Cup guests fly from the UK to Melbourne.
Thursday 29th October
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Six-night Melbourne Cup guests check in to the 5* Langham Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
Friday 30th October
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Breakfast at hotel
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Today is a free day to explore the magnificent city of Melbourne. Whether you choose to wander the laneways, enjoy the cafés and restaurants, or visit some of the city’s iconic landmarks, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
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Welcome drinks
Saturday 31st October
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Breakfast at hotel
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Transfer to Flemington Racecourse.
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Today is Penfolds Victoria Derby Day and we have Hill Stand Reserved Seating at Flemington Racecourse, a perfect place to enjoy and soak up the atmosphere.
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Return departure from within Flemington Racecourse. *Exact transfer timings tbc.
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3-night Melbourne guests fly from the UK to Melbourne.
.Sunday 1st November
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3-night guests arrive into Melbourne and transfer to the hotel.
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Check in to the hotel for a three night stay.
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In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner, the perfect introduction to our time in Australia.
Monday 2nd November
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Breakfast at hotel.
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This morning we will be heading to the fabulous Mornington Peninsula to visit the Freedman Brothers Stables, who have saddled over 100 Group 1 winners including five Melbourne Cup winners. There are sure to have runners on the big day and we are delighted to have a tour arranged.
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Following our stable tour we will be visiting the St Andrews Beach Brewery, renowned for its connection to racing with a tour and maybe even a sample of their different beers and ciders.
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Late afternoon and evening at leisure, with time to relax or explore Melbourne at your own pace.
Tuesday 3rd November
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Breakfast at hotel.
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Today is the big day as we attend the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s most famous race and one of the world’s great sporting events, with the city coming to a standstill for this iconic occasion.
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Transfer to Flemington Racecourse accompanied by a Racing Around The World host.
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Once again, we have Hill Stand Reserved Seating at Flemington Racecourse for you to enjoy 'the race that stops a nation'.
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Return departure from within Flemington Racecourse. *Exact transfer timings tbc.
Wednesday 4th November
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Breakfast at hotel.
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Return Hotel Transfers in Melbourne
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3/6 Night Stay at 5* Langham Hotel
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Breakfast each morning
Welcome Dinner in Melbourne
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Official Hill Stand Reserved Seating at Flemington Racecourse for you to enjoy the Melbourne Cup.
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Official Hill Stand Reserved Seating at Flemington Racecourse on Victoria Derby Day. (6 Night Guests)
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Exclusive Freedman Brothers Stable Visit
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Visit to St Andrews Beach Brewery
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An experienced Venatour Racing Around The World Tour Manager
HOTELS
The Langham, Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne is a five star hotel set along the Yarra River in the heart of the city. Elegant and well established, it offers spacious rooms with river or skyline views, a luxury spa and the highly regarded Melba Restaurant. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring Southbank, Federation Square and Melbourne’s main shopping and cultural districts.
MELBOURNE CUP
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The Melbourne Cup is one of the most famous horse races in the world and is the biggest day in Australian racing. Known as the race that stops a nation, it’s an event that draws attention well beyond the racecourse and is something every racing fan should experience at least once.
Run each year on the first Tuesday in November at Flemington Racecourse, the Melbourne Cup is a Group 1 handicap over 3,200 metres. First staged in 1861, the race has a huge amount of history behind it and regularly attracts runners from all over the world. The atmosphere on the day is incredible, with a packed crowd, a real sense of occasion and anticipation building right up until the moment the field jump.
Melbourne Cup Day is about much more than the race itself. It’s a day where racing, fashion and celebration all come together, creating a buzz that is felt across the racecourse and the city. Whether you’re there for the racing, the atmosphere or simply to soak it all in, it’s a truly special experience and one that stays with you long after the race is run.
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
Andy H,
November 2025
Absolutely amazing, from start to finish!
The actual trip was just phenomenal. We met some lovely people, we learnt so much and we experienced the most wonderful weekend. The organisation was second to none; the hotel was perfect and the location was right opposite the Hippodrome.
From Marc’s knowledge and contacts, we got to spend a day at Nicolas Clement’s stables, we had wonderful seats for the races along with another stables tour, something we would not have experienced if I hadn’t booked with Venatour. The trip was the right mix of activities and leisure time and we both thoroughly enjoyed it.
Jon S,
September 2025
Lovely trip meeting old and new friends.
Fantastic trip to Bruges and Waregem with Venatour Racing Social. This was our first visit to Bruges so Marc and Simon definitely looked after all of us with recommendations for bars and restaurants and places to see.
Wonderful choice of hotel in the centre of Bruges and a nice touch on day 1 to meet up for drinks together and get to know the group. The racing on day 2 was a spectacle not to be missed and with superb hospitality. On the last evening, Marc arranged a meet up at a lovely place by the Canal. Thanks for a lovely trip, meeting old and new friends and being well looked after.
Carol S,
February 2025
We are still buzzing from
our trip.
Firstly, we are still buzzing from our trip to the White Turf Event in St Moritz with Marc & Simon from Venatour. We were with our family on our return and loved relating many of the 'one of a kind' highlights!
We felt very well looked after with all the attention to details, updates and changes of exciting events which they both masterminded. We've now signed up for the Cape Town event plus the add on Safari - we know it will be a superb experience and something we couldn't do without the expertise of Venatour.
Graham H,
November 2025
Very skilled in tailoring the experience.
Our first guided tour of any description (being averse to any set itinerary and having the spirit of a cat, like a caged Lion…😁). However Marc was an excellent herder of cats!
Very skilful in tailoring the experience to the individual; we did our own thing but was always kept in the loop and joined the group and events as we wanted. And when Gatwick threw a curveball by cancelling a bunch of flights, Marc and the team juggled all the chaos like pros. Hats off to them - it was purr-fectly handled! Thanks guys loved it.