2025 Tour Programme - Maher Escorted Tours

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WHY CHOOSE MAHER ESCORTED TOURS

ESCORTED TOURS

An escorted tour is not about “being looked after”, but about unwinding & relishing in the priceless moments. Enjoy secure & hassle-free travel while someone else handles the logistics.

You’ll be accompanied by our friendly and highly knowledgeable tour leaders, dedicated to handling any challenges that may arise, allowing you to focus solely on enjoying yourself.

Accredited by TAANZ & IATA, providing you with complete protection & peace of mind. Your travel arrangements are in safe hands, ensuring a secure and worry-free experience.

SMALL GROUP SIZES NO STRESS

Typically ranging from 15 to 25 people, our group sizes allow you to forge meaningful & lasting friendships with fellow like-minded travellers. Experience intimate and enjoyable travel.

Rest assured, all logistical aspects for the days on tour are expertly managed on your behalf, fully immerse yourself in each day’s experiences.

Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader

Economy class airfare (option to upgrade)

Superior grade hotel accommodation

Air-conditioned transportation

Delicious meals

Entrance fees

Gratuity tips

NORFOLK ISLAND & NEW SOUTH WALES

INC. SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE

Tour Length: 16 Days | Depart: 20 February 2025 | Return: 07 March 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$11,700.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Norfolk Island: Where history meets paradise. Explore lush forests, pristine beaches, and captivating culture in this South Pacific gem. Discover a world of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty like no other.

• Pitcairn settlers tour, progressive dinner to island homes

• Convict settlement tour, sound & light show

New South Wales: Australia’s vibrant heartland. From the iconic Sydney Harbour to the stunning Blue Mountains, immerse yourself in a tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and experiences. Explore pristine beaches, world-class vineyards, and bustling urban centers in this dynamic state where adventure awaits at every turn.

• Sydney including the “long lunch” harbour cruise

• Bowral

• The breath-taking Blue Mountains region for 2 nights

• Hunter Valley

• Hawkesbury River

THE GREAT MURRAY RIVER RUN

INC. VICTORIA & SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Tour Length: 19 Days | Depart: 05 March 2025 | Return: 23 March 2025

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

The Murray River, at over 1600 miles long, Australia’s largest river played a major role in the settlement and development of inland parts of Australia.

Murray Princess Cruise 7-nights: southern hemisphere’s largest inland paddlewheeler is propelled by a stern wheel, cruising upstream and stopping at an aboriginal archaeological site at Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park. It’s a real taste of bygone days, with the elegance and convenience you’d expect today.

• Melbourne - city of parks and gardens

• Sovereign Hill Historic Village, Ballarat

• Echuca-guided tour of the river port

• Mildura gateway to the Murray River

• Adelaide, the wine capital of Australia

• Great Ocean Road between Adelaide & Melbourne

• “Spirit of Coorong” eco-cruise on Lake Alexandrina

• Naracoorte with visit to the World Heritage Fossil Cave

AUTUMN IN TASMANIA

INC. STRAHAN GORDON RIVER CRUISE

Tour Length: 12 Days | Depart: 09 March 2025 | Return: 20 March 2025

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the serene and captivating essence of Autumn in Tasmania, where the island’s natural splendor takes center stage.

Tasmania is a charming variety of historic elegance, alpine wilderness and stunning mountains that pierce the sky, spectacular coastal scenery, towns and quaint colonial villages, rare flora and fauna, bustling markets, mighty rivers rushing through rain-forested gorges, idyllic and isolated beaches.

• Hobart for 3 nights, Mt Wellington, MONA Museum

• Visit to the Wall in the Wilderness Exhibit

• Port Arthur Penal Settlement walking tour

• Mt. Field National Park, Lake St. Clair, Strahan Gordon River Cruise

• Cradle Mountain – Stanley – Woolnorth – Cape Grim – Smithton

• Woolmers Estate and Rose Gardens

• Launceston for 2 nights total including Cataract Gorge and Tamar River Cruise

• The Tasman Peninsula, Eaglehawk Neck including Tasman Arch

• Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay luncheon cruise

AUSTRALIAN CRUISE & RAIL TOUR

INC. KANGAROO ISLAND

Tour Length: 20 Days | Depart: 08 June 2025 | Return: 27 June 2025

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

New & improved tour for 2025, incorporating an iconic 4-night cruise on the mighty Murray River, and one of Australia’s great rail journeys.

Murray River 4-nights Outback Heritage Cruise: southern hemisphere’s largest inland paddlewheeler is propelled by a stern wheel, cruising upstream and stopping at an aboriginal archaeological site at Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park. It’s a real taste of bygone days, with the elegance & convenience you’d expect.

The Ghan Rail Journey - Adelaide to Darwin: embark on one of the world’s great train journeys. This transcontinental adventure on The Ghan offers an unsurpassed view of Australia over three unforgettable days. Named after the Afghan cameleers who once traversed this route, The Ghan will take us from one edge of this country to the other, through the Red Centre of Australia and the Tropical Top End.

• All compartments fully serviced by dedicated cabin stewards

• Luxurious “Outback Explorer” lounge & super restaurant quality dining, onboard beverages and off train touring are included

AWAY FOR THE WINTER

INC. RED CENTRE, NORTHERN TERRITORY & WESTERN

Tour Length: 22 Days | Depart: 10 July 2025 | Return: 31 July 2025

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

Australia is a ‘big country’ but no other region portrays the vastness, variety & beauty of the country more so than the Northern Territory & Northern Western Australia.

• Ayers Rock 2 nights (sightseeing and evening sunset drinks at the rock)

• Alice Springs 2 nights

• Tennant Creek

• Lunch at “Daly Waters” Outback Pub

• Mataranka Thermal Springs

• 2 days Kakadu National Park, including famous Yellow Water billabong cruise and fabulous wildlife and birdlife

• Darwin 3 nights, including sightseeing and sunset harbour dinner cruise

• Litchfield National Park, Katherine Gorge Cruise

• Lake Argyle and magnificent Ord River wildlife cruise

• Kununurra, Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing

• Derby & Boab Prison Tree

• Broome 2 nights

• 2 nights Perth with sightseeing

SPRINGTIME IN TASMANIA TOUR

INC. TAMAR RIVER CRUISE

Tour Length: 12 Days | Depart: 05 October 2025 | Return: 16 October 2025

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

Tasmania: where the wonders of nature and fascinating history intertwine. Cruise along the serene Tamar River, marvel at the grandeur of Cradle Mountain, and explore the tranquil beauty of Freycinet National Park’s. Charming variety of historic elegance, alpine wilderness and stunning mountains that pierce the sky, spectacular coastal scenery, towns and quaint colonial villages.

• Hobart for 3 nights, Mt Wellington, MONA Museum

• Visit to the Wall in the Wilderness Exhibit

• Port Arthur Penal Settlement walking tour

• Mt. Field National Park, Lake St. Clair, Strahan Gordon River Cruise

• Cradle Mountain – Stanley – Woolnorth – Cape Grim – Smithton

• Woolmers Estate and Rose Gardens

• Launceston for 2 nights total including Cataract Gorge and Tamar River Cruise

• The Tasman Peninsula, Eaglehawk Neck including Tasman ArchFreycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay luncheon cruise

• Visit to the Devils at Cradle conservation sanctuary TOUR COST |

ANCIENT WONDERS

Tour Length: 27 Days | Depart: 07 March 2025 | Return: 02 April 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$24,000.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Nile River Cruise 4-nights: one of the world’s longest rivers, central to Egyptian civilization for thousands of years, relax & watch life along the Nile slip by.

Egypt: birthplace of modern history is welcoming, diverse, and beautiful.

• Alexandria

• Cairo

• The Great Pyramids

• The Nile

• New Grand Egyptian Museum

• Aswan

Jordan: home to the Dead Sea, a salt lake known for therapeutic experiences.

• Mount Zion

• The Dead Sea

• Petra

• Wadi Rum

• Amman

WONDERS

OF KENYA & TANZANIA

SAFARI TOUR

Tour Length: 21 Days | Depart: 12 June or 11 September 2025 | Return: 02 July or 01 October 2025

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

An African safari is a truly awe-inspiring and humbling experience where we become immersed in the rich history and culture of the local people as well as the spectacular wildlife of the region. This region offers an astonishing amount of game in the midst of ravishingly beautiful and dramatic panoramas that will simply take your breath away.

• Diverse modern Dubai

• Nairobi, the Kenyan capital – including visit to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphanage

• Mt Kenya & Mt Kilimanjaro

• The Great Rift Valley

• Masai Mara National Reserve

• Visit a Masai Village

• Serengeti National Park

• Amboseli & Lake Nakuru National Parks

SOUTHERN AFRICA, ZAMBIA & BOTSWANA

INC. VICTORIA FALLS

Tour Length: 23 Days | Depart: 23 August 2025 | Return: 14 September 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$17,750.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

South Africa: offers a diverse and captivating range of experiences, from vibrant cities and stunning natural landscapes to rich cultural heritage and exhilarating wildlife encounters.

• Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

• The “Garden Route” tour, Oudtshoorn

• Cape Town, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

• Robben Island Tour, Cape Winelands Tour, Half-day Pretoria Tour

Zambia: we visit Victoria Falls – enjoying a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Victoria Falls is approximately 1,708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of falling water in the world, hear its powerful roar from the cascading waters of 108 meters high.

Botswana: Chobe National Park, a diverse ecosystem including floodplains, grasslands, & woodland areas, provide habitats for a wide variety of other wildlife species & safari experience of a lifetime. Home to one of the largest concentrations of elephants in Africa, an estimated population of around 50,000 elephants.

JAPAN BLOSSOMS

INC. HOKKAIDO SPRING FLOWERS

CRUISE

Tour Length: 26 Days | Depart: 02 April 2025 | Return: 27 April 2025

TOUR

COST | From NZ$21,250.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Hokkaido Spring Flowers Cruise 10-nights: aboard “Diamond Princess”awarded best international cruise ship in Japan. Excellent on-board facilities including award-winning dining experiences, entertainment & spa. Your choice of Ocean View or Balcony staterooms on board the cruise, the finest amenities.

Japan: a country of contrasts: tranquil retreats of profound beauty lay just outside cities where skyscrapers soar over stunning temples and shrines. Neon-bright architecture and pink cherry blossoms vie for attention amid the colourful Harajuku district and traditional kimonos.

• Tokyo, the nation’s capital

• Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji

• Kyoto, the UNESCO World Heritage Site considered one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures and Japan’s former capital

• Hiroshima, a city with significant history

• The traditional town of Takayama, and Kanazawa with its historic castle

CHINA & MONGOLIA

INC. YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

Tour Length: 23 Days | Depart: 13 May 2025 | Return: 04 June 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$16,750.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Yangtze River Cruise 4-nights: on board a first-class river cruise ship, cruising on China’s longest river. The three great gorges in Sichuan and Hubei provinces are regarded as one of the greatest scenic attractions in China. Sit back in comfort and enjoy the passing dramatic scenery and rushing waters.

• Beijing – nation’s capital, heart, soul of Chinese society for over 5000 years.

• Xi’an – home to the incredible “Terracotta Warriors”

• Shanghai – most prosperous city in China where the old & the new sit side by side

• Ulaanbaatar, inc. Gandan Monastery, Winter Palace and cashmere factory tour

• Gorkhi Terelj National Park - Great Khan Monument, 13th century camp visit

• Khustai National Park

• Kharkhorin, including visits to Khogno Khaan natural reserve, a cookery lesson, Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes, Erdenesiin Khuree calligraphy and arts centre and Erdene Zuu Monastery

THAILAND, LAOS & VIETNAM

INC. HA LONG BAY CRUISE

Tour Length: 24 Days | Depart: 27 July 2025 | Return: 19 August 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$16,500.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Thailand:

• Railway Track Market in Samut Songkram

• The Temple of the Emerald Buddha - one of the country’s most adored relics

• Evening food tour at Chiang Rai Night Bazaar

• Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)

• Royal Grand Palace - important shrine in the Kingdom

Laos:

• Royal Palace visit

• Traditional Baci ceremony in local home

• UXO Laos visitor centre

Vietnam:

• Hanoi, the nation’s capital, a mixture of colonial charm and city hustle

• Cruise magical Ha Long Bay for 2 nights – simply stunning

• Hoi An, river port and shoppers paradise

• Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), the commercial heart reflecting its French heritage

JAPAN AUTUMN TOUR

INC. CIRCLE JAPAN CRUISE

Tour Length: 25 Days | Depart: 11 October 2025 | Return: 04 November 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$21,000.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Circle Japan Cruise 9-nights: aboard “Diamond Princess” - awarded best international cruise ship in Japan. Excellent on-board facilities including awardwinning dining experiences, entertainment & spa. Your choice of Ocean View or Balcony staterooms on board the cruise, the finest amenities.

Japan: a country of contrasts, tranquil retreats of profound beauty lay just outside cities where skyscrapers soar over stunning temples and shrines. Neon-bright architecture and nature vie for attention amid the colourful Harajuku district and traditional kimonos.

• Tokyo, the nation’s capital

• Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji

• Kyoto, the UNESCO World Heritage Site considered one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures and Japan’s former capital - the cultural and historic centre of the country

• Hiroshima, a city with significant history

• The traditional town of Takayama, and Kanazawa with its historic castle

SCANDINAVIA & NORTHERN EUROPE

WITH COACH & CRUISE

Tour Length: 33 Days | Depart: 08 May 2025 | Return: 09 June 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$21,500.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

A tour of great variety utilising a range of transport options including coach, overnight ferry, rail and concluding with a wonderful cruise of the Norwegian fjords and coastal settlements.

Holland America Rotterdam 14-nights: come float among the famous Norwegian Fjords aboard the Rotterdam. Exquisite dining, innovative entertainment, superbly appointed staterooms and suites, the finest service and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of seafaring expertise.

• Helsinki, Finland

• Stockholm, Sweden

• Copenhagen, Denmark

• Overnight Baltic ferry

• “Under the Bridges” Cruise

• Tivoli Gardens & the “Little Mermaid”

• Hamburg

• Amsterdam

GREENLAND, ICELAND & NORWAY

WITH VIKING CRUISES

Tour Length: 33 Days | Depart: 15 May 2025 | Return: 18 June 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$33,700.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Traverse the far northern seas to Canada, Greenland, Iceland and the Arctic, and discover distant shores. Follow in the wake of intrepid explorers through Norway and Svalbard and circumnavigate Iceland as you experience nature at its most magnificent. From quaint fishing villages to snowcapped mountaintops, witness majestic landscapes, and sail to the New World to learn about Inuit traditions as you revel in the history of Viking exploration.

Viking Neptune 28-nights: expand your horizons on the award-winning, allveranda small ship, with just 930 guests, docking where larger ships cannot. One complimentary shore excursion in each port. Small ship, big adventures.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

• Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft

• King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens

• Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Free Wi-Fi

• Beer, wine and soft drinks included with lunch & dinner

RHINE & RHONE RIVERS

WITH AVALON CRUISES

Tour Length: 24 Days | Depart: 23 May 2025 | Return: 14 June 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$23,500.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Journey through some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery and soak up the culture of the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France - all in the comfort of Avalon’s state of the art, luxurious river ships. Your European river cruise on three beautiful rivers—the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers—will carry on in your favourite travel memories for a long time to come.

Cruise the Rhine for 7-nights: Amsterdam to Basel on board Avalon View Cruise the Rhone & Saone 7-nights: onboard the Avalon Poetry II

• Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony.

Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. In Avignon, visit the Palace of the Popes and take pictures of the bridge in the famous song “Sur le pont d’Avignon.” This remarkable river cruise will take you to Arles, the capital of the Provence region and famous for its 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre.

AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND

INC. RHINE RIVER CRUISE

Tour Length: 26 Days | Depart: 23 May 2025 | Return: 18 June 2025

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

We start in Vienna, before we journey to magical Salzburg and on into Switzerland. Highlights are many and include the Matterhorn, Jungfrau and a journey on one of the most famous trains in the world, the Glacier Express.

Rhine River Cruise 7-nights: onboard the luxury river cruise ship “Viking Alruna” from Basel to Amsterdam, enjoy 7 nights exploring one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With calls in Strasbourg, Speyer, Cologne, and concluding in Amsterdam.

• Accommodation in River-view Staterooms with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling glass door)

• One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call, and other optional excursions available for purchase

• Imperial Vienna for a 3-night stay

• Salzburg, Zermatt, Geneva, Interlaken, – all 2-night stays

• Journey up both the Matterhorn and Jungfrau peaks

• Glacier Express Railway

BALTIC ODYSSEY

INC. DANUBE VIKING CRUISE

Tour Length: 27 Days | Depart: 24 May 2025 | Return: 19 June 2025

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

Danube River aboard the Viking Embla 7-nights: cruise up the Danube travelling through Hungary, Austria and Germany.

• Accommodation in River-view Staterooms with French balcony

• Sumptuous cuisine including complimentary beer, soft drinks and regional wines with lunch and dinner

• On-board entertainment & educational lectures

• One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call

Estonia: is a small gem of a country on the shores of the Baltic and Tallinn, its dynamic capital, boasts a medieval Old Town rated as one of the best in Europe.

Latvia: its capital, Riga, the largest of the Baltic capitals and a transport hub for many centuries.

Lithuania: often referred to as Europe’s best kept secret. The little capital of Vilnius contains perhaps the highest concentration of baroque architecture in Northern Europe.

SPAIN & PORTUGAL

INC. DOURO RIVER CRUISE

Tour Length: 33 Days | Depart: 28 August 2025 | Return: 29 September 2025

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

Spain and Portugal offer a totally different experience from other regions of Europe – from the beauty and grandeur of the Alhambra Palace to the contemporary modern design of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the magnificent coastline, the pretty fishing villages of Portugal and so much more.

Douro River Valley Cruise 7-night: sandwiched between our coach touring, we spend seven nights relaxing on board our floating hotel, cruising the World Heritage listed Douro River Valley. Enjoy lovely vistas, grand cities, terraced vineyards and hilltop villages. Along the way uncover a land of genuine beauty and breathtaking charm; meet warm hearted people, friendly and welcoming with open arms. On board our premium river ship A-Rosa Alva, unwind in your river view stateroom. From morning to evening, you will enjoy excellent meals, high-quality drinks, as well as selected regional specialities. Shore excursions are available for purchase during the cruise. TOUR COST | From

ITALY & SICILY

INC. ISLE OF CAPRI

Tour Length: 28 Days | Depart: 14 September 2025 | Return: 11 October 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$23,500.00

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the enchanting beauty of Italy, a country where history, culture, and natural wonders converge. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the art and architecture of Florence, and relax on the stunning Amalfi Coast. Visit the iconic landmarks of the Vatican, and enjoy the serene landscapes of the Italian countryside.

With world-class cuisine, breathtaking scenery, welcoming atmosphere, Italy is a promises unforgettable memories and a true taste of “la dolce vita.”

• Florence – world class museums, galleries, cathedral, Ponte Vecchio

• Tuscany’s gem, the town of San Gimignano, Siena, and Orvieto

• Rome, the eternal city, simply unequalled for living history

• Vatican, Sistine Chapel and for something different, an Italian cooking class

• Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Sorento

• Isle of Capri

• Matera

• Catania

• Syracuse

• Mount Etna

SOUTHERN HEARTLAND

INC. MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE

Tour Length: 19 Days | Depart: 07 May 2025 | Return: 25 May 2025

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

America is a large country and at its heart is the Mississippi River. The river has made a unique contribution to the history, literature and music of the country as its meanders virtually the whole length of the country from north to south.

Mississippi River Cruise 7-nights: downstream cruise from Memphis to New Orleans is the world’s newest paddlewheeler, “American Splendor”. Its 180 guests can enjoy spacious staterooms with private balconies, beautiful lounges to enjoy afternoon tea and on-board lectures, first class cuisine in the grand dining room, and a full programme of on-shore sightseeing en-route. A truly luxurious and leisurely way to experience the magic of the Mississippi River.

• Houston (2 nights)

• Nashville Tennessee (3 nights)

• Memphis Tennessee (2 nights)

• New Orleans (2 nights)

CANADA & NEW ENGLAND IN “THE FALL”

INC. GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE CRUISE

Tour Length: 27 Days | Depart: 15 September 2025 | Return: 11 October 2025 Tour Length: 25 or 32 Days | Depart: 18 September 2025 | Return: 12 or 19 October 2025

TOUR COST | From NZ$21,750.00 per person

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Seeing Eastern Canada and New England in The Fall is seeing nature at its best and most colourful. Our relaxed coach touring programme commences in New York City before heading off through New York State to Massachusetts and historic Boston. In New Hampshire, the grandeur of the White Mountains and Mt Washington contrast with the gentility of the small villages.

St. Lawrence River Cruise 9-nights: aboard Holland America MS Volendam visiting Canada’s charming cities and tracing the coast to New England’s quintessential seaside towns.

• New York for a total of 4 nights – explore this wonderful city, with a great mix of included sightseeing and free time for independent exploration.

• Boston for a 2-night stay

• Touring Vermont & New Hampshire

• A night at the magnificent Chateau Montebello

• Ottawa for a 2-night stay

• Montreal for 2-night stay and Quebec City

SOUTH AMERICA EXPLORER

WITH OPTIONAL GALAPAGOS CRUISE

Cost includes: Fully Escorted from New Zealand by a Maher Tour Leader, Economy class airfare (option to upgrade), Superior grade hotel accommodation, Air-conditioned transportation, Delicious meals, Sightseeing & entrance fees, Gratuity tips to guides, drivers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Explore South America - a spectacular continent like no other! Beginning in Rio de Janeiro, the tour includes spectacular sights such as Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Uyuni Salt Flats, the Atacama Desert and so much more.

• Rio de Janeiro – Copacabana Beach, Corcovado and the Statue of “Christ the Redeemer” & “Sugar Loaf”

• Iguazu Falls – surely the most beautiful waterfall in the world

• Buenos Aires – The ‘Paris’ of South America

• Salta – unique cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and traditional cuisine

• Purmamarca, located at the base of Seven Colours Hill & Huacalera

• Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia - the world’s largest salt flat. It is a total of 4,086 square miles, equivalent to almost two million football fields!

• Atacama Desert – inc. Salt Lake, Toconao, Tatio Geysers & Astronomical Tour

• Santiago-Capital of Chile, inc. city tour and day trip to Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley

* There is an option to add an 8 Day Galapagos Cruise to the end of the tour. *

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