Culture Packages

CRUISE ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Shared airport transfers on the first and last day of the cruise - from Zadar Airport on arrival day and to Dubrovnik Airport on departure day at prescheduled times
• 7 Night cruise in a Deluxe Superior air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
• Welcome reception and cocktail
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Three-course lunch daily and cheese and salad bar 
• Captain's dinner with live entertainment
• Water from the water fountain
• Tea and coffee after lunch
• Olive oil and wine tasting on board 
• Abundant fresh fruit 
• Professional Tour Manager
• Luggage handling
• Daily cabin service and towel change    
• Midweek bed linen change
• Wi-Fi onboard 
• Guided walking tours in English of towns:  Zadar, Šibenik, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik
• One-way bus transfer from the Dubrovnik port to the Old Town of Dubrovnik for sightseeing
• Dubrovnik cable car fee
• Krka National Park entrance fee
• Wine tasting on Vis Island

OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS:

• Korčula village dinner experience: from € 45.00 per person / Peka option from € 57.00 per person
• Blue cave entrance fee from € 24.00 per person

FLY-IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Luxor and Aswan, including airline fees and levies
• Transfers throughout your journey
• Accommodation:
  • 1 Night at the Sonesta St. George Luxor Hotel (or similar) in a City View room with breakfast
  • 1 Night at the Basma Aswan Hotel (or similar) in a Modern City View room with breakfast
• Nile cruise:
• 4 Nights aboard the MS Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan in a Deluxe Cabin
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (excluding drinks) daily

ADDED VALUE aboard MS Sonesta St. George:

• Welcome drink, bottle of wine, and fruit basket upon arrival
• Daily bottle of mineral water
• Tea and coffee tray replenished daily
• Daily afternoon tea
• Mineral water, tea, and coffee included with meals in the restaurant

EXPERIENCES:

• Discover the wonders of the East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Explore the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Habu Temple, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at El-Deir El Bahari and the iconic Colossi of Memnon
• Step into history at the stunning Horus Temple in Edfu
• Unveil the legendary Kom Ombo Temple, home to the twin Gods Sobek and Haroeris
• Witness the splendor of the High Dam and the Enchanting Philae Temple

FLY-IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar including levies
• Return airport to hotel transfers
• 7 Nights accommodation at The Mora in a Superior Junior Suite
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected drinks daily
• In room Mini Bar stocked with soft drinks, beers and water
• Free welcome drink upon arrival at the resort

FLY-IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Mombasa via Nairobi on Kenya Airways including airline levies
• Return airport to hotel transfers
• 6 Nights accommodation at the 3* Plus Travellers Beach Hotel & Club in a Standard Room
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected local drinks daily

FLY-IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul including airline levies
• Private air-conditioned transportation 
• 8 Nights accommodation at 4* hotels:
  • 2 Nights in Istanbul - Ramada Anchor Bayrampasa (or similar)
  • 1 Night in Ankara - Hilton Garden Inn Gimat (or similar)
  • 2 Nights in Cappadocia - Altinoz Hotel Neveshir (or similar)
  • 1 Night in Pamukkale - Tripolis Hotel & Spa (or similar)
  • 2 Nights in Izmir - Ibis Alsancak Hotel (or similar)
• Meals:
  • Breakfast daily
  • One (1) dinner
• Licensed Guides throughout
• Luggage handling

CRUISE ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 7 Nights accommodation in a Suite
• All meals onboard, with nine culinary experiences available
• Unlimited select fine beverages (Alcoholic beverages, cocktails, soft drinks, mineral water)
• Thermal spa access
• Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
• Wellbeing and fitness programmes
• All on-board gratuities
• Shuttle services from port to city centres, where applicable
• Bottle of wine and spirit of the guests’ choice upon arrival
• In-suite welcome bottle of champagne and refreshments
• Authentic, cultured and intuitive service
• Port charges

Suite Features:

• Floor-to-ceiling windows
• Private sun terraces with a dining area and a sunbed or sun loungers
• Arriving to find luggage delivered and a chilled bottle of champagne waiting
• Walk-in wardrobe with seated vanity area and Dyson Supersonic hair dryer
• Heated bathroom floors
• Individual climate and lighting control in each suite
• Gentle motion-activated bedroom night lights
• Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship
• Infotainment system with on-demand TV options
• Wireless bedside device charging stations
• Mini-bar replenished according to each guest's preferences
• Espresso machine with biodegradable pods; a kettle and teapot
• Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
• Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
• Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey

Additional Benefits:

• Depending on the suite category or the promotional fare booked, additional benefits may be offered. Exclusive benefits are tailored to specific suite categories, with additional benefits for guests of Ocean Grand Terrace Suites, Ocean Penthouses & Ocean Residences.

FLY-IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Delhi including airline levies
• 5 Nights accommodation 4-star hotels:
  • 2 Nights in New Delhi - Hotel Regent Grand (or similar)
  • 1 Night in Agra - Hotel Howard Fern (or similar)
  • 2 Nights in Jaipur - Hotel The Fern Residency (or similar)
• Breakfast daily
• Transfers / transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Local guides

FLY-IN PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Luxor and Aswan, including airline levies
• Transfers:  Airport - Hotel - Nile cruise - Hotel - Airport
• Luxor:
  • 1 Night's accommodation at the Sonesta St. George Luxor Hotel (or similar) in a City View room
  • Breakfast
• Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan:
  • 4 Nights aboard the MS Commodore in a Double Cabin
  • Full-board dining:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (excluding drinks)
• Experiences aboard ship:
  • Explore the inspiring Temples of Karnak and Luxor, where ancient history echoes among towering columns and sacred halls
  • Unlock the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings, marvel at the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stand before the mighty Colossi of Memnon
  • Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's best preserved temples
  • Step inside the riverside temple dedicated to two Gods - Sobek, the crocodile god and Horus, the falcon God
  • Admire the marvel of modern engineering at the High Dam, then step back in time at the Temple of Philae, devoted to the goddess Isis
• Aswan:
  • 1 Night's accommodation at the Basma Aswan Hotel (or similar) in a Modern City View room
  • Breakfast