Tour the banks of the Duoro in Porto in this week's travel deal. Photo / Nick Karvounis; Unsplash
Tour the banks of the Duoro in Porto in this week's travel deal. Photo / Nick Karvounis; Unsplash
Ride the rails, cruise the high seas and eat like a king in our top travel deals
SMOOTH SAILING IN ASIA
Enjoy your independence while travelling in Japan and South Korea, with the security of knowing all your accommodation, several tours, and a premium cruise have all been arranged for you. You need only turn up on time. Priced from $4299 each, twin-share, this 17-day tour, called Premium Japan and South Korea Cruise, With Tokyo begins with four nights in Tokyo before a 12-night cruise aboard Celebrity Millenium takes you to Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Busan, Hakodate and Aomori. There are selected departures to choose from next year.
Contact: Inspiring Vacations, 0800 475 025 or inspiringvacations.com
Enjoy a 17-day tour, called Premium Japan and South Korea Cruise. Photo / Supplied
A 10-day rail journey promises to bring you the essence of Spain and Portugal, speeding through the Catalan countryside to Barcelona, Madrid and on to Spain’s beautiful Belle Epoque centre and historic Seville, then cross the longest bridge in Europe as you head to Portugal’s capital city and your final day on the tour on the banks of the Duoro in Porto. Priced from $3779 each, twin-share, you’ll get 11 days’ rail travel and two nights’ accommodation in each city with daily breakfasts, several tours and a six-bridge cruise in Porto. Flights from New Zealand are additional. Travel on selected dates in July and August next year.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 713 715 or hot.co.nz/spain
A 10-day rail journey promises to bring you the essence of Spain and Portugal. Photo / Supplied
FOLLOW YOUR STOMACH TO MELBOURNE
Spend three nights at the five-star QT Melbourne and enjoy exploring the city’s charming laneways and arcades by joining an informative tour that will take you to beautiful chocolatiers and pâtissiers. Daily breakfasts in your hotel are included. Priced from $959 each, book by November 6. Airfares from New Zealand to Melbourne are additional. Travel between February 1 and 15 or between February 19 and March 20.
Contact: Travel Associates, 0800 951 655 or travel-associates.co.nz
Spend three nights at the five-star QT Melbourne and enjoy exploring the city. Photo / Supplied
GOLDEN INDIA
Experience the richness of Indian culture on a classic tour of the Golden Triangle, kicking off in Deli before exploring the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra and the stunning Pink City of Jaipur. Combined with a night at a Maharaja’s Palace, this one-week holiday is priced from $1455 each, which includes a discount of more than $360 each. Book by October 31. Travel on selected dates between May 4 and August 24. Airfares from New Zealand are additional.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 427 555 or flightcentre.co.nz/product/17856936
Experience the richness of Indian culture on a classic tour of the Golden Triangle. Photo / Supplied
GREENLAND - ICELAND IN STYLE
Departing from Reykjavik on July 15, Seven Seas Splendor will be your home-at-sea for 10 nights as she sails through Iceland and Greenland. Priced from $8685 each, your fare comes with a shipboard credit of US$200 ($338), all main meals, unlimited shore excursions, onboard beverages – including fine wines and premium spirits – and unlimited Wi-Fi. Book through Travel Associates and receive a two-category upgrade to a Superior Suite. Book by October 31. Airfares from New Zealand are additional.
Contact: Travel Associates, 0800 951 655 or travel-associates.co.nz/product/17920155
Seven Seas Splendor will be your home-at-sea for 10 nights in Greenland and Iceland. Photo / Supplied
