Trip Type: Tours

JAPAN DISCOVERY TOUR

16 day fully escorted journey

Travel dates: 8 – 23 November 2026

Your Japan discovery package:

• Tokyo highlights: Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, sushi-making class, Tokyo Bay dinner cruise
• Mount Fuji & Hakone: Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Ropeway
• Alpine charm: Matsumoto Castle, Takayama old town & markets, wasabi farm
• Kanazawa & Shirakawago: Kenrokuen Garden, samurai house, washi paper crafting
• Kyoto treasures: Golden Pavilion, Ryoanji Temple, Nishiki Market, Fushimi Inari, Gion geisha district, tea ceremony & bamboo forest rickshaw ride
• Hiroshima & Miyajima: Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Orizuru Tower, Itsukushima Shrine
• Osaka highlights: Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Dotonbori, takoyaki cooking experience

  Start & End: Tokyo to Osaka

Book by 31 March 2026 or until sold out!

*Pricing based on twin share per person. Dates, pricing and inclusions are subject to change; seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply.

21- NIGHT PREMIUM CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE

Your Central & Eastern Europe journey includes:

• 21 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
• Private vehicle & train transport
• 18 nights in comfortable hotels + 3 nights in Feature Stay accommodations (a castle in Slovakia and a mountain mansion in Romania)
• Premium inclusions: arrival airport transfer, tipping, luggage transfers, local meal experiences, and 24/7 on-ground support

Highlights & included activities:

• Castle tours in Prague, Buda, Bran & Peles
• A guided Auschwitz visit for historical reflection
• Culinary experiences: Pilsner brewery tasting, pierogi class in Poland, wine tasting in Serbia, and local food in Transylvania
• Walking tours across cities like Hollókő, Krakow, Brașov, Sighişoara, and Bucharest

  Start: Prague, Czech Republic  |  End: Bucharest, Romania

*Price per person, twin share. Pricing and availability subject to change and seasonal surcharges may apply. No departures listed yet.

11-NIGHT PREMIUM CENTRAL EUROPE

Your Central Europe adventure includes:

• 11 breakfasts and 4 dinners
• Private vehicle and train transport
• 9 nights in hotels and 2 nights in a unique Feature Stay
• Arrival airport transfer, tipping, luggage transfers, and 24/7 on-ground support
• Highlights: Welcome dinner in Prague, beer tasting, Auschwitz guided tour, pierogi cooking class, traditional crafts in Hollókő, castle spa stay in Slovakia, and more

  Start: Prague, Czech Republic  |  End: Belgrade, Serbia

*Price per person, twin share. Available for departures between 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026. Pricing subject to availability; seasonal surcharges may apply.

7-NIGHT PREMIUM PUGLIA

Your Premium Puglia journey includes:

• 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
• Private vehicle transportation
• 6 nights in comfortable hotels, plus 2-night Feature Stay at a historic palace in Nardo
• Included: arrival airport transfer, tipping, luggage transfer, daily breakfast & signature local meals, 24/7 on-ground support
• Highlights: Welcome dinner in Bari; exploring trulli homes in Alberobello; olive oil tasting & cooking class near Nardo; guided tours of Matera’s sassi dwellings; visit to Pompeii with a local guide

  Start: Bari  |  End: Naples

*Price per person, twin share. Departure dates subject to availability. Seasonal surcharges & blackout dates may apply.

7-NIGHT PREMIUM PORTUGAL

Your Premium Portugal trip includes:

• 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
• Private vehicle transfers and local train travel
• 6 nights in comfortable hotels + 1 Feature Stay in the Douro Valley
• Arrival airport transfer, gratuities, luggage transfers, and 24/7 on-ground support
• Activities: Welcome dinner in Lisbon, walking tour, Pena Palace in Sintra, Fado show and Joanine Library in Coimbra, wine tasting & lunch in Douro, river boat cruise, sunset drinks in Porto, and more

Start: Lisbon | End: Porto

*Price per person, twin share. Pricing and departure dates subject to availability. Seasonal surcharges & blackout dates may apply.

MEXICO CITY: DAY OF THE DEAD COMFORT

5-day experience from:

• NZD 1,960 pp*

Your Day of the Dead package:

• 4 nights’ accommodation in Mexico City (Comfort-style hotels)
• 4 breakfasts & 1 dinner included
• Private vehicle and Metro transport
• Complimentary arrival transfer
• Guided activities: Mexico City walking tour (Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Palacio de Bellas Artes), Frida Kahlo museum visit, Tláhuac community immersion including cemetery visits, altar making, and participation in Day of the Dead ceremonies & parade

  Start & End: Mexico City, Mexico

*Pricing per person, twin share. Dates and pricing indicative; dynamic seasonal pricing applies. Blackout dates and surcharges may apply.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

25 day package from:

• NZ$7,235 pp*

Travel dates:

• 01 Sep – 06 Mar 2026

Your Self-Drive & Rail package:

• 24 nights in 4-star accommodation
• TranzAlpine Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
• TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner cruise
• 24 days car hire in a Compact SUV (or similar)
• Milford Sound Coach & Cruise with lunch
• Entry to Larnach Castle & Gardens
• Interislander Ferry from Picton to Wellington
• Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (ex The Shires Rest)
• Half-day Hole in the Rock Cruise

  Start: Christchurch  |  End: Auckland

Book by 31 March 2026 or until sold out!

*Pricing based on twin share per person. Travel valid January 2025–March 2026. International flights not included. One-way car hire fee of NZ$250 applies; snow chains required May–November. Seasonal surcharges, vehicle fees, and blackout dates may apply.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

10 day package from:

• NZ$2,669 pp*

Travel dates:

• 21 Sep 2025 – 21 Mar 2026

Your 10-Day North Island Self-Drive package

• 9 nights in 4-star accommodation
• 10 days car hire in a Compact SUV (or similar)
• Visit key destinations: Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington
• Hole in the Rock Cruise
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (ex The Shires Rest)
• Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa – 2-hour restorative journey
• Napier City & Wine Tour

  Start: Auckland  |  End: Wellington

Book by 31 March 2026 or until sold out!

*Pricing based on twin share per person. Car hire pickup is Auckland Airport and drop-off in Wellington. One-way car fee NZ$150 applies. Flights not included; blackout periods and surcharges may apply.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

8 day package from:

• NZ$1,805 pp*

Travel dates:

• 01 Apr 2025 – 24 Mar 2026

Your Thermal Explorer Self-Drive package:

• 7 nights in 3.5-star accommodation
• Visit Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Mt Ruapehu & Hamilton
• 8 days car hire in a Compact SUV (or similar, airport pick-up/drop-off)
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (ex The Shire’s Rest)
• Whakarewarewa Village Tour & Geothermal Trail
• Scenic Lake Taupo Cruise to Maori Rock Carvings
• Waitomo Caves Tour

  Start & End: Auckland

Book by 31 March 2026 or until sold out!

*Pricing based on twin share per person. Car hire includes nil excess. Valid for departures starting and ending in Auckland between April 2025 and March 2026. International flights not included. Blackout dates and surcharges may apply.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

7 day package from:

• NZ$1,999 pp twin share*

Travel dates:

• 03 Dec 2025 – 25 Mar 2026

Your New Zealand Rail package:

• 6 nights in superior accommodation (3.5/4 star hotels)
• Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Auckland to Wellington
• Interislander Ferry from Wellington to Picton
• Coastal Pacific Scenic Train from Picton to Christchurch
• TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Christchurch to Greymouth (return)

  Starts: Auckland   |   Ends: Christchurch

Book by 31 March 2026 or until sold out!

*Pricing based on twin share per person. Due to Great Train Journeys schedules, this package must start on a Wednesday in Auckland. Seasonal surcharges/blackouts may apply. No transfers or sightseeing included but can be added. Scenic Plus may be available at additional cost.