Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/18/2010 - 4/2/2010	$4,175
3/21/2010 - 4/5/2010	$4,175
3/28/2010 - 4/12/2010	$4,175
4/4/2010 - 4/19/2010	$3,210
4/11/2010 - 4/26/2010	$3,210
4/18/2010 - 5/3/2010	$3,210
4/25/2010 - 5/10/2010	$3,210
5/2/2010 - 5/17/2010	$3,210
5/16/2010 - 5/31/2010	$3,210
5/30/2010 - 6/14/2010	$3,210
6/10/2010 - 6/25/2010	$3,210
6/13/2010 - 6/28/2010	$3,210
7/25/2010 - 8/9/2010	$3,210
8/15/2010 - 8/30/2010	$3,210
8/22/2010 - 9/6/2010	$3,210
8/29/2010 - 9/13/2010	$3,210
9/5/2010 - 9/20/2010	$3,210
9/12/2010 - 9/27/2010	$3,210
9/19/2010 - 10/4/2010	$3,775
9/26/2010 - 10/11/2010	$3,775
10/3/2010 - 10/18/2010	$3,775
10/7/2010 - 10/22/2010	$3,775
10/10/2010 - 10/25/2010	$3,775
10/17/2010 - 11/1/2010	$3,775
10/24/2010 - 11/8/2010	$3,775
10/31/2010 - 11/15/2010	$3,775
11/7/2010 - 11/22/2010	$3,775
11/11/2010 - 11/26/2010	$3,775
11/14/2010 - 11/29/2010	$3,775
11/18/2010 - 12/3/2010	$3,775
11/21/2010 - 12/6/2010	$3,775
11/25/2010 - 12/10/2010	$3,775
11/28/2010 - 12/13/2010	$3,775
12/5/2010 - 12/20/2010	$3,775
12/12/2010 - 12/27/2010	$3,775
12/19/2010 - 1/3/2011	$3,775
12/26/2010 - 1/10/2011	$3,775

What's Included

Hotels


Auckland
SKYCITY Hotel (SF),

Rotorua
Heritage Hotel (F),

Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (SF),

Blenheim
Heartland Hotel Marlborough (MF),

Christchurch
Copthorne Central Hotel (F),

Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (MF),

Queenstown
Novotel Lakeside Hotel (F),

Te Anau
Village Inn (MF),

Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City (F),

Mount Cook
The Hermitage (MF)

Meals
American breakfast daily (B) and 11 dinners (D).

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Day 1:
Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.

Day 2:
Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.

Day 3:
Arrival in Auckland, New Zealand. This afternoon, choose one of the following activities. Perhaps take a trip to the top of the Sky Tower, visit the Auckland Museum, enjoy a half-day Auckland city sightseeing tour, explore Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World, visit Auckland’s Maritime Museum or relax with a Bliss Royal Reflexology treatment.

Day 4:
Auckland–Waitomo–Rotorua. This morning, leave the “City of Sails” and travel south through the rich dairyland of the Waikato Province to the WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Here, experience a guided tour of the underground limestone caverns, including the magnificent Cathedral Cave. Join a silent boat ride and glide through a mystical grotto, carved by an underground river over thousands of years and lit by thousands of tiny glowworms. Emerge into daylight and continue to Rotorua. Tonight, enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (B,D)

Day 5:
Rotorua. Rotorua is New Zealand’s oldest and best-known resort. Today you have the opportunity to select your activity. Choose to visit Rotorua’s icon attractions: Te Puia Thermal Reserve and Maori Arts & Crafts Institute and the Agrodome Sheep Show. Perhaps relax at the Polynesian Spa with a spa treatment and leisurely soak in a natural thermal mineral pool, explore Rainbow Springs and Kiwi Encounter, enjoy a half-day ecothermal tour, or explore the Rotorua Museum. This evening, choose to join our country homestay option and spend a night with a local family. (B,D) Note: Space is limited on the country homestay option and must be requested at the time of booking.

Day 6:
Rotorua–Taupo–Tongariro National Park–Wellington. Today, follow the Thermal Explorer Highway to the heart of the North Island. See the spectacular Huka Falls, mouth of the mighty Waikato River, and tranquil Lake Taupo, the water-filled crater of an ancient volcano. Then, travel south and cross the vast volcanic plateau of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park. The three mountains at the heart of the park—Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, and Ruapehu—have cultural and religious significance for the Maori people. Continue to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. (B,D)

Day 7:
Wellington–Picton–Blenheim. This morning, enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour that includes the Parliament Buildings, a visit to TE PAPA, the National Museum of New Zealand, and a journey to the top of Mount Victoria. Enjoy a stunning panoramic view of this busy cosmopolitan city and its sparkling harbor. This afternoon, CRUISE across Cook Strait to the South Island, renowned as one of the most beautiful crossings in the world. Sail from scenic Wellington Harbour across Cook Strait and through the breathtaking natural beauty of Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Upon arrival, travel to Blenheim, where tonight you will enjoy a WINERY TOUR & TASTING followed by dinner at the renowned Montana Brancott Winery Estate. (B,D)

Day 8:
Blenheim–Kaikoura–Christchurch. Today is a spectacular scenic journey between mountain and sea. Travel through Marlborough, a region with an international reputation for white wines. Arrive in the thriving seaside settlement of Kaikoura, known for its unique whale-, seal-, and dolphin-watching experiences. Journey between the Pacific Ocean and rugged Kaikoura Ranges, through North Canterbury to Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island and renowned as the “Garden City.” Upon arrival, enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour, then the afternoon is at your leisure to explore the English flavor of this pretty city. (B,D)

Day 9:
Christchurch–TranzAlpine Train–Franz Josef. This morning, board the TRANZALPINE TRAIN for one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world. Enjoy stunning scenery as you journey through spectacular gorges, river valleys, and across the country’s greatest mountain range, the magnificent Southern Alps. Continue along the dramatic west coast by motorcoach. View the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier. Nowhere in the world’s temperate zones are glaciers as accessible as here. There may be the opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight over this incredible region, weather permitting. (B,D)

Day 10:
Franz Josef–Haast–Queenstown. Enjoy a day of incredible scenery as you travel along the west coast through a world of mountains and glaciers, limestone landscapes, tranquil lakes, raging rivers, and rare bird and plant life. At Haast, experience a unique RIVER SAFARI, capturing breathtaking views of the massive glacier-formed Haast River Valley, flanked by towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and dense temperate rainforest. Follow the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the action-packed alpine resort of Queenstown. Tonight, choose from one of four restaurants for dinner. (B,D)

Day 11:
Queenstown. Queenstown is an exhilarating, year-round alpine resort, perfect for adventurers and leisure-seekers alike. Today, choose from a selection of activities. A Queenstown “Double-Decker Explorer” tour, a tour of some of the award-winning local wineries, an exhilarating jetboat ride on the Shotover River, or a relaxing garden tour might be for you. Perhaps the “Safari of the Scenes” tour, an adventure into Skippers Canyon by 4-wheel drive, might appeal, or a leisurely walk around Lake Wakatipu on a “Lakeshore Forest and Bird Walk.” (B)

Day 12:
Queenstown–Milford Sound–Te Anau. More beautiful scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has the elite status of belonging to UNESCO’s World Heritage Parks. CRUISE on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths. This afternoon, travel to the tranquil settlement of Te Anau. (B,D)

Day 13:
Te Anau–Dunedin. Journey across the South Island to Dunedin. The city was settled by the Scottish in 1848 and is now renowned as the “Edinburgh of the South.” This afternoon, choose your activity. Perhaps take a tour of Speights Brewery and Heritage Centre, where they brew the popular Speights Ale, or a visit to the Otago Peninsula to see the Royal Albatross Colony. Consider exploring Penguin Place to spot the “Hoiho,” rare yellow-eyed penguins, or maybe explore Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle with its beautiful gardens. (B,D)

Day 14:
Dunedin–Oamaru–Mount Cook. Journey north to Moeraki Beach with its unusual boulders. Stop at Oamaru, a historic town renowned for its distinct cream limestone buildings. Continue inland past beautiful glacier-fed lakes of incredible color to New Zealand’s highland and MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after the highest peak in New Zealand. Upon arrival, choose one of the following activities. Take a guided walk through the national park, visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center, or stargaze with an expert astronomer. (B,D)

Day 15:
Mount Cook–Christchurch. This morning, stop at beautiful Lake Tekapo and visit the picturesque stone Church of the Good Shepherd. Leaving the High Country, travel through the vast Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B,D)

Day 16:
Christchurch. This morning, choose from a range of exciting activities. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch Tram, and Christchurch Gondola; take a leisurely trip on the Avon River or a bike ride around Christchurch City; or maybe wander through some of Christchurch’s local gardens. Later, transfer to the airport for departure. Your homebound flight arrives the same day (homebound flights should be scheduled after 2 pm). (B)
Note: Air-inclusive passengers will not be able to take the included sightseeing because return flights are scheduled to leave this morning. Homebound flights should be booked

Sightseeing Highlights

City Highlights


Auckland:
Choice of sightseeing

Waitomo:
Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Rotorua:
Choice of sightseeing; enjoy a Maori concert and Hangi dinner

Wellington:
Sightseeing tour; visit Te Papa

Blenheim:
Winery tour and wine tasting

Christchurch:
TranzAlpine train journey; choice of sightseeing

Haast:
River safari

Queenstown:
Visit Fiordland National Park; cruise on Milford Sound; choice of sightseeing

Dunedin:
Choice of sightseeing

Mount Cook:
Choice of sightseeingNote:This vacation is operated with Australia Pacific Touring.

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Details & Specials

Price Details US
Single Room Supplement: Jan.-Mar. & 21 Sep.-Dec. $1000, Apr.-14 Sep. $850Triple Room Reduction per person: Jan.-Mar. 2010 $209, Apr.-14 Sep. $160, 21 Sep.-Mar. 2011 $189Extra nights per person in Auckland: in single room $175; in twin room $100; in triple room $95Extra nights per person in Christchurch:in single room $185; in twin room $105; in triple room $1002011 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2010.

SPECIALS

Save $300 on any 2010 Europe Air Inclusive Vacation*

Your vacation misses you. Europe is waiting.

The wait is officially over. Pack your bags and let’s start traveling again. The time has come to make vacation a priority again, pay in full, both land and air by April 6, and save $150 per person.*

Fly to Europe for as little as $568 on a Globus Europe Vacation**

Rejuvenate your sense of adventure with great airfares to Europe. Fly to Europe during off-season and take advantage of these low airfares on a Globus Europe vacation.

Featured Airfares to Popular European Cities**

London $568

Dublin $632

Vienna $632

Rome $637

Venice $637

Bucharest $654

Paris $709

Nice $709

Berlin $724

Munich $724

Amsterdam $726

Budapest $727

Prague $744

*Book a 2010 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $150 off per person offer. In order to receive the offer, booking must be made and paid in full between March 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club membership coupons and Greek Cruise & Tour discounts. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

**Fares shown are available on select 2010 Globus air-inclusive Europe vacations on select airlines from select U.S. gateways to select European gateways, and are subject to availability in a designated class of service. Call for year-round pricing. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and fares will not be offered on pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Sample fares shown are per-person, roundtrip shoulder season (Apr-May, Sep-Oct), mid-week travel from New York (JFK), include fuel surcharges but do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save up to $700 on all Globus 2010 Vacations

At Globus, we create guided vacations with just the right balance of included features and free time, place you in great hotels, and tell the stories within every journey that bring your destination to life.

Book a large party of 5, 6 or 7 travelers and save up to $700 off the land portion of the vacation price.*

Asia Vacations

Canada Vacations

Europe Vacations

South America Vacations

Australia & New Zealand Vacations

U.S. Vacations

*Book a 2010 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $100 off per person offer. Excludes Monograms pre/post cruise vacations. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between February 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Individuals must be traveling together to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club offers and applies to new 2010 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

$1000 off per Stateroom on Select Spring River Cruises

This is a special limited time Spring Fling offer! Take advantage of this extraordinary deal before it sails away!  

A Taste of the Danube | View itinerary

5 days incl. travel, or 4 days from Vienna to Budapest

April 24, 2010

May 2, 2010

July 3, 2010

A Taste of the Danube | View itinerary

6 days incl. travel, or 5 days from Budapest to Vienna

April 20, 2010

June 29, 2010

Tulip Time | View itinerary

9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Amsterdam to Amsterdam

March 27, 2010

April 10, 2010

The Legendary Danube | View itinerary

12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Prague to Budapest

April 10, 2010

Burgundy & Provence | View itinerary

12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Cote d’Azur to Paris

April 11, 2010

Central European Experience | View itinerary

13 days incl. travel, or 12 days from Paris to Prague

April 22, 2010

July 15, 2010

European Splendor | View itinerary

14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Vienna to Amsterdam

May 3, 2010

July 19, 2010

Windmills, Vineyards & Paris | View itinerary

14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Paris to Amsterdam

April 19, 2010

August 9, 2010

Windmills, Vineyards & Paris | View itinerary

15 days incl. travel, or 14 days from Amsterdam to Paris

April 10, 2010

June 5, 2010

July 31, 2010

Magnificent Europe | View itinerary

16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam

March 27, 2010

June 12, 2010

July 20, 2010

Magnificent Europe (reverse itinerary)

16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest

June 19, 2010

June 26, 2010

July 17, 2010

July 24, 2010

Jewels of Central Europe | View itinerary

18 days incl. travel, or 17 days from Paris to Budapest

April 22, 2010

Blue Danube to the Black Sea | View itinerary

14 days incl travel or 13 days from Vienna to Bucharest

July 6, 2010

Reverse itinerary July 16, 2010

Black Sea Discovery | View itinerary

12 days incl travel or 11 days from Budapest to Bucharest

June 17th

Reverse itienrary June 25th

Grand Black Sea | View itinerary

20 days incl travel or 19 days from Bucharest to Prague

June 25, 2010

*Book a 2010 Europe Globus or Avalon River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Europe Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $150 off per person offer. Must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 6 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

**Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation to receive $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Jr. Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after February 3, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

***Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation in order to waive the single supplement fee. Only five promotional staterooms available each departure. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between November 18, 2009 and February 16, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Groups of 5, 6 or 7 traveling together - Save up to $700 on all Globus 2010 Vacations

At Globus, we create guided vacations with just the right balance of included features and free time, place you in great hotels, and tell the stories within every journey that bring your destination to life.

Book a large party of 5, 6 or 7 travelers and save up to $700 off the land portion of the vacation price.*

Asia Vacations

Canada Vacations

Europe Vacations

South America Vacations

Australia & New Zealand Vacations

U.S. Vacations

*Book a 2010 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $100 off per person offer. Excludes Monograms pre/post cruise vacations. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between February 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Individuals must be traveling together to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club offers and applies to new 2010 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruise Departures*

This is a special limited time river cruise offer! Take advantage of this extraordinary river cruise deal before it sails away!

Single travelers can waive the standard single supplement on these select river cruises.

A Taste of the Danube

5 days incl. travel, or 4 days from Vienna to Budapest

April 24, 2010 &  July 3, 2010

A Taste of the Danube

6 days incl. travel, or 5 days from Budapest to Vienna

April 20, 2010  & June 29, 2010

Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches

9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Paris to Paris

August 16, 2010  & August 23, 2010

Romantic Rhine

9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Zurich to Amsterdam

August 14, 2010

Burgundy & Provence

12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Cote d’Azur to Paris

April 11, 2010

The Blue Danube Discovery

14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Budapest to Prague

April 4, 2010, July 4, 2010 and July 18, 2010

European Splendor

14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Vienna to Amsterdam

July 19, 2010

Windmills, Vineyards & Paris

14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Paris to Amsterdam

April 19, 2010 & August 9, 2010

Windmills, Vineyards & Paris

15 days incl. travel, or 14 days from Amsterdam to Paris

April 10, 2010, June 5, 2010  & July 31, 2010

Magnificent Europe

16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam

May 15, 2010,  June 5, 2010,  June 12, 2010, July 10, 2010 &

August 7, 2010

Magnificent Europe

16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest

June 19, 2010  & August 14, 2010

*Book a select 2010 Europe Globus River Cruise vacation in order to waive the single supplement fee. Only five promotional staterooms available each departure. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between November 18, 2009 and April 6, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus Tours

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!