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best suited 55 years+

New Zealand UltimateSolos Only

A deluxe tour of the stunning South Island

WHERE:
New Zealand
DEPARTS:
7 - 17 JAN 24
21 SEP - 1 OCT 24
7 - 17 JAN 25
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$8579 with own room

Treasures of Norfolk IslandSolos Only

Home to Bounty Mutineers, discover the warmth and hospitality of this unique island.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
8 - 14 JAN 24
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$3455 own room

Wonders of Egypt (optional Jordan)Solos Only

Sights to behold of ancient times, a one of a kind destination

WHERE:
Egypt
DEPARTS:
1 - 12 NOV 24
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$6595 own room

Tasmanian HighlightsSolos Only

A deluxe small group experience from Hobart to Launceston via the west

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
23 FEB - 2 MAR 24
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$5525 own room

Colours of MoroccoSolos Only

Adventure with the highlights; colour, tradition, culture, delicious food and immense landscapes

WHERE:
Morocco
DEPARTS:
16 OCT - 1 NOV 24
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $6885 own room

Discover JapanSolos Only

Enchanting Japan, explore on this 16 day tour from Tokyo to Osaka with all the major highlights.

WHERE:
Japan
DEPARTS:
15 - 30 MAR 24
25 OCT - 9 NOV 24
STATUS:
Only 1 place left
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $10425

Discover North India Solos Only

Discover the highlights of Rajasthan with optional visit to Varanasi

WHERE:
India
DEPARTS:
15 - 27 MAR 24
18 - 30 OCT 24
STATUS:
Only 1 place left
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$5435 own room

Vietnam HighlightsSolos Only

From the south to the north, visit the major highlights & countryside Vietnam

WHERE:
Vietnam
DEPARTS:
25 MAR - 9 APR 24
14 - 29 OCT 24
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$5875 own room

Budapest to Berlin, Central EuropeSolos Only

A remarkable 9-day journey through Central Europe, from Budapest (via Prague) to Berlin.

WHERE:
Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
DEPARTS:
5 - 13 APR '24
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$5975 own room

Cambodia HighlightsSolos Only

Visit Siem Reap and Phnom Penh on a 7 day highlights discovery.

WHERE:
Cambodia
DEPARTS:
9 - 15 APR 24
29 OCT 24
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $2475 own room

Greece DiscoverySolos Only

City highlights, countryside roaming & ancient history with option to extend to Greek Islands.

WHERE:
Greece
DEPARTS:
12 - 30 SEP24
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$12665 own room

Discover Turkey Solos Only

Istanbul to the Aegean Coast including Gallipoli for ANZAC Day, with option to extend with a visit to Cappadocia

WHERE:
Turkey
DEPARTS:
22 APR - 7 MAY 24
STATUS:
Last places
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$8590 own room

Canadian Rockies & Alaska CruiseSolos Only

Travel Canada and cruise to Alaska with this superb small group package

WHERE:
Canada, United States of America
DEPARTS:
22 MAY - 9 JUN 2024
31 JUL - 18 AUG 2024
STATUS:
May 2024 Close To Sold Out
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Combo,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$17030 own room

Red Centre Discovery, NTSolos Only

A unique small group discovery, Alice Springs to Uluru

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
27 MAY - 2 JUN 24
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$5575 own room

Borneo HighlightsSolos Only

A 12 day adventure of Borneo Malaysia, including tropical jungle stays & wild life spotting.

WHERE:
Malaysia
DEPARTS:
4 - 15 JUN 24
3 - 14 SEP 24
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$5925 own room

Scandinavia ExplorerSolos Only

A small group tour exploring the highlights of Scandinavia including Copenhagen.

WHERE:
Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden
DEPARTS:
20 JUL - 8 AUG 2024
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:

Roving Ireland to ScotlandSolos Only

Superb small group touring visiting Ireland, England and Scotland

WHERE:
Ireland, England, Scotland
DEPARTS:
21 JUL - 8 AUG 2024
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$16785

Italian SplendourSolos Only

Discover the best of one of the world's most picturesque countries.

WHERE:
Italy
DEPARTS:
7 - 26 SEP 2024
STATUS:
Last places
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$15695 own room

Spain and Portugal DiscoverySolos Only

A 20 day tour featuring highlight city and regional stays enjoying 4 star hotels

WHERE:
Spain
DEPARTS:
5 - 24 SEP 24
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$13445 own room

best suited 50 years+

The Ghan ExpeditionSolos Mix

One of the world’s great train journeys & ultimate outback experience, Darwin to Adelaide.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
15 - 19 OCT 24
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
$T.B.A own sleeper cabin

European River Cruise Danube RiverSolos Mix

A spring river cruise from Budapest along the Blue Danube to Slovakia and Austria.

WHERE:
Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
DEPARTS:
27 March 2024
STATUS:
Only 3 places left
TRAVEL STYLE:
On The Water, Discovery, Combo,
PACE:
1 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $6149

best suited 50 years+

Murray River Cruise Easter EscapeSolos Mix

Small group onboard Proud Mary, a deluxe boutique boat cruise along the tranquil Murray River.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
31 March 2024
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
On The Water, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
1 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD4385 with own cabin

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